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JVC · DLA-NZ500

DLA-NZ500

A 2,000-lumen native-4K D-ILA projector with 40,000:1 rated native contrast and motorized optics
Market statusCurrent compact native-4K D-ILA laser projectorChecked Aug 15
Reference price$6,999.95 current MSRPCurrent JVC U.S. reference
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported5 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 22, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $6,999.95 current MSRP. Dealer pricing, calibration and installation vary. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$6,999.95 current MSRP

Dealer pricing, calibration and installation vary. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Entry high-contrast native-4K theater
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

Its dark-room contrast and motorized lens are compelling, while 4K120, 3D and some higher-tier installation features are absent
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Imaging

Three native 4K D-ILA devices
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Brightness

2,000 lumens
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Native contrast

40,000:1 rated
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Input ceiling

4K60
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Current verdict

The entry high-contrast reference

NZ500 is a strong dedicated-cinema choice when native contrast and motorized setup matter more than high-frame-rate gaming.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the DLA-NZ500 is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Sony

VPL-XW5000ES

$5,999.99 current direct
Best fit
Entry native-4K dedicated theater
Tradeoff
Its manual lens and lack of lens memories matter for scope screens, while room darkness and screen size decide whether 2,000 lumens is sufficient
Open the source
02premium

JVC

DLA-NZ700

$9,999.95 current MSRP
Best fit
Premium compact high-contrast theater
Tradeoff
The step from NZ500 buys contrast, brightness and wider color, not the 4K120 and 8K input branch of NZ800
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    DLA-NZ500 was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $6,999.95 current MSRP

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to black level, convergence and fan behavior rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

Black level, convergence and fan behavior

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

See a sample with near-black material and check the exact unit after installation because dark-room strengths are hard to infer from screenshots.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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DLA-NZ500 product recordJVC · identity

JVC identifies DLA-NZ500 as a 2,000-lumen native-4K D-ILA projector with 40,000:1 rated native contrast and motorized optics

Source type
manufacturer
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DLA-NZ500 current offerJVC · price

$6,999.95 current MSRP was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

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DLA-NZ500 support and specificationsJVC · specification

JVC publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: Its dark-room contrast and motorized lens are compelling, while 4K120, 3D and some higher-tier installation features are absent

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Current home-theater projector databaseProjectorCentral · price

The current market spans lamp and solid-state light, 3LCD, DLP and LCOS-style imagers, fixed and interchangeable lenses, long throw and UST, and prices from living-room models to custom cinema systems.

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Current projector reviews and measurementsProjectorCentral · specification

Independent reviews measure brightness, color, contrast, input behavior, throw and setup and distinguish a dedicated dark-room projector from a bright lifestyle model.

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editorial
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Current projector reviewsAVForums · consensus

Calibrated review work keeps screen size, room reflections, HDR tone mapping, motion, lens behavior and gaming input support visible beside manufacturer ratings.

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Digital projector ownership discussionsAVS Forum · consensus

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

Source type
community
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VPL-XW5000ES alternative recordSony · alternative

VPL-XW5000ES represents the entry native-4k dedicated theater branch at $5,999.99 current direct.

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manufacturer
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DLA-NZ700 alternative recordJVC · alternative

DLA-NZ700 represents the premium compact high-contrast theater branch at $9,999.95 current MSRP.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
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The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 15, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate.

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