On September 11 JVC announced new display technology that delivers a native contrast ratio of 10,000:1. The technology will feature in new full high definition (1080p) home cinema front projectors.

Powering the new technology are three 0.7” 1920 x 1080 pixel full HD D-ILA (LCOS) devices that deliver a native resolution of two megapixels.

JVC’s D-ILA (Digital Image Light Amplifier) device eliminates the “screen door effect”, which hinders LCD technologies, offering a high aperture ratio of more than 90 percent to ensure smooth, film-like images. When combined with JVC’s newly developed optical system, these devices can provide a native contrast of 10,000:1 and a brightness level of 800 lumens for natural yet vivid color reproduction and high contrast.

The 1080p HD home cinema projector to incorporate the new technology will be available in early 2007. The projector will be equipped with a converter and scaler that upconvert the incoming source regardless of its original format to properly display images at 1080p.

Further Reading

Read the full press release by JVC.

Read Presentation Technology Reviews article on JVCs FN97 range of HD-ILA (LCOS) rear projection, high definition tvs offering native 1080p resolution with screen sizes up to 70 inches.