JVC's DLA-RS2 gets a Cinemascope update

by Steven Kim, posted Sep 10th 2008 at 2:16AM

JVC's 3-panel LCoS 180p DLA-RS2 is a natural fit for the Richie Rich CEDIA crowd, so it's natural to throw this bit in while we're still coming down from the show. At the $9,000 price point, doing a constant-height 2.35:1 projection setup on the cheap isn't exactly an option, so JVC has thrown in an RSAL2 anamorphic lens and an RSVP2 processor (which does look an awful lot like a DVDO VP50) for your viewing pleasure. Other than those features, things look pretty much the same, which is no knock on the well-respected pj known for bright (and dark), colorful images.

Filed under: JVC, LCoS, Projector

Tags: cinemascope, constant height, ConstantHeight, DLA-RS2, jvc, lcos, projector

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GrammrCheckr @ Sep 10th 2008 10:02AM

This post seems to suggest that the anamorphic lens and processor are thrown in for free. Reading the press release, nothing could be further from the truth http://pro.jvc.com/pro/pr/2008/cedia/JVC_anamorphic.html

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John Nemesh @ Sep 10th 2008 12:04PM

The DLA-RS2U projector is $7995 MSRP currently. The update you are referencing does add the capability for 2.35:1 constant height anamorphic processing, but it DOES NOT include the lens needed to do this. That model is the RSAL1 and is and ADDITIONAL $6495 MSRP. You will also need to spend about $4000 or more for a masking 2.35:1 screen. This is not a budget system, but if you are looking for a true cinematic experience at home, it is hard to beat the performance of this system at anywhere near its price point. JVC also introduced 4 new projectors at CEDIA (well, 2 really, but they have a consumer and professional line) and the new 20u will be replacing the 2u here within the next couple months. Expect similar price points but improved performance. The new 20U will also be THX certified!

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