JVC Professional Products has just announced the introduction of the DLA-HD10K, the new flagship projector in JVC's family of high-definition, ultra high-resolution home theater projection systems. Featuring a proprietary 3-chip Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier (D-ILA) technology, an advanced form of Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) that is capable of greater pixel density than competing technologies such as DLP or LCD, the DLA-HD10K offers native1920x1080 resolution and utilizes 'non-moving' mirror reflective technology to produce smooth, high-resolution images, which boast vibrant color and incredible detail as seen on big-screen Hollywood films. In addition, the high-resolution lenses have motorized zoom and focus with a 0-60% vertical offset.

Sony is showcasing the SRX-R110, a market-ready version of its digital cinema SXRD 4K projector which it hopes will be adopted as move theaters start to switch replacing film with digital projectors. The projectors have been shipping since early October and by December Sony expects to up production to 100 units per month. Earlier models did not work so well but the company is confident in the SRX-R110 having recently demonstrated the projector in Hollywood to an audience of major studio executives as well as representatives from independent production companies, industry organizations and exhibitors. Landmark Theaters is expected to be the first major chain to adopt the new projector. The SXRD 4K Projector was demonstrated using 2K and 4K footage from movies like Star Wars Episode II: Revenge of the Sith and The Sound of Music. Footage was screened alongside the same footage being projected by a 2K DLP projector for comparison. Sony says the projector offers ...

Sony has unveiled a new 1920 x 1080p high-definition front projector based on its own Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology with a reported contrast ratio of up to 15,000:1. The VPL-VW100 uses three SXRD chips (a separate one for red, green and blue color reproduction) to deliver over six million native pixels.

Digital theater took a big leap forward as Landmark Theatres inked a deal that will outfit the movie chain's properties with Sony's new digital SXRD digital video projectors.

Vidikron announced that the D-ILA (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) Model 60 is shipping. The Model 60 offers high quality home theater video performance in a chassis with Italian inspired styling and a soft white finish to blend seamlessly with any decor.