JVC RS2100 / 3100 / 4100

[SRW1000]

Moltar from the Kansas City AVS group is hosting a projector shoot out that includes all three of the new JVC projectors, along with a number of hours.  Youthman is also there, doing some videos.  Here's a link from yesterday showing the setup:



@sirmaster is doing the calibrations for the projectors.

Should be a fun event.

Scott

[AVSCraig]

That's quite the setup! 

[SRW1000]

The first impression has just been posted.  You can start here for the results, I'm sure more will be posted over the next few days:  Kansas City Projector Shootout (Jan 8th-9th) | Page 9 | AVS Forum

Minor spoiler alert:  I'm happy I bought my RS-420 B stock through AV Science a few years ago.  

[AVSCraig]

A note regarding the new RS2100 / 3100 / 4100 JVC projectors and the DCR lens -


Please note that the Anamorphic C mode in the new JVC laser projector models does not extend to the full 4096 width at this time. JVC is aware of this and we estimate a firmware update in early June. I will keep you posted when this is available. In the meantime, you can use Anamorphic C with Zoom to fill the width for cinema format content even though that will crop about 6% of the content in the vertical direction. But at least this way you can set up the width properly on the screen during installations.

[AVSCraig]

Firmware Download for D-ILA Projector DLA-NZ9, DLA-NZ8, DLA-NZ7, DLA-NP5, DLA-RS4100, DLA-RS3100, DLA-RS2100, DLA-RS1100, DLA-N118, DLA-N98, DLA-N88, DLA-N80, DLA-N78, DLA-N77, DLA-N70

https://www.jvc.com/global/support/download/pj202203_firmware/

[Paul Heroy]

TLDR: Anyone have feedback on the Peerless PJR-125 mount, for the JVC RS2100?


The RS2100 is arriving today, and I'm desperately seeking a mount. Current one is a SNAP model rated at 50 lbs, which is a very common capacity but right at the weight of the JVC so I'd really like to update that.

I talked with Mike about the Crimson JR3 with the JVC plate and that'd be ideal but it's unavailable right now and uncertain about when it'll be back.

I jumped on a used (good as new) Chief VCMU which is a 250 lb rated mount, but didn't realize that thing itself is a huge beast. Makes sense of the weight rating but it's overkill so I'm sending it back.

Guy at B&H Photo gave me a couple of other options to look at, another Chief (VCTU - intended for 50-150 lb laser projectors) and a Peerless (PJR125 up to 125 lbs). Both seem solid on the surface, the Peerless is much less expensive. So I'm trying to find more info and feedback on the PJR125.

[David Vaughn]

I was going to say the Crimson, but looks like supply chain has that one by you know what. I'm pretty sure your current mount can handle the extra weight though...it's only a few pounds over and I've seen 200 pound men hang from projector mounts with zero issues. Then again, there's no price on "peace of mind." 

[Paul Heroy]

Talked to the local place that did the initial install in 2014 (with a Sony projector that I replaced in 2017 with the JVC RS500) and asked what they are using for a JVC RS2100. And... it's still the same mount they used in 2014. So David, your guess looks on the money.

I'm still going to get on the list for the next Crimson JR3 batch though, as I anticipate this being in place for a very long time. I used to see big enough improvements to upgrade every 3 years, then the RS500 took me >5 years and I expect the RS2100 to be up there for around a decade!

[Paul Heroy]

Got the RS2100 mounted (plus a 48Gbps rated HDMI cable) today and initial setup and checks all good. Of course will have some more setup and fine tuning to do and a good bit to learn.

However, I'm having a big problem with HDMI switching now. After running the RS2100 with DirecTV, a couple of things on AppleTV and then switching to a 4K Blu-ray, and back to AppleTV again, I powered it down and switched over to TV - and encountered a weird problem. The HDMI input is stuck on the last source played on the projector, in this case AppleTV.

I have the below setup:

Pre-pro: Anthem AVM-60 (2 HDMI outputs; one to the LG TV, the other to the RS2100)
TV: LG OLED65B7A
HDMI (to RS2100): RUIPRO 8K Fiber optic active

I am wondering if the active fiber HDMI cable is causing a problem with the Anthem's HDMI switch. I've tested a couple of times now, and it seems when using the TV it stays stuck at the last source displayed on the projector. I've tried:

* Confirmed cable connections physically (only the 1 long cable to the JVC was changed, but just in case).
* Turned the AVM-60 on/off, then disconnected AC completely.
* Directly switched the inputs back & forth on AVM-60.
* When going back to the projector, source switching works as normal.

None of this seems to work. When using the TV as display, the HDMI source stays with whatever it was last showing on the projector. 

Anyone have ideas or suggestions?

[Paul Heroy]

Update: I tried disconnecting the 8K cable from the AVM-60 - and it now switches the TV as normal. So at least that's a fairly easy workaround. I will also check if the RS2100 has a CEC control option that needs to be turned off. Also there are some inexpensive ($30 ish) 1->2 8K HDMI splitters out there that I may try.

[David Vaughn]

Paul,

I've read of other people having issues with two HDMI outputs (not just a JVC projector either). The AVRs seem to get confused when two displays are connected, even though they aren't supposed to per the HDMI spec. 

[Paul Heroy]

David - I talked to Mike and he brought up exactly that point. I've had 2 displays connected for a very long time as I've always had a "living room theater". It's never been an issue before with passive cables so I'm wondering if active does something. 

Another possibility someone suggested I check, that I think is less likely is a CEC issue. I confirmed that is off in the Anthem (and has been since I got it basically), and I don't see CEC listed at all in the JVC manual but I'll take a look later. 

[AVSMike]

JVC is now out of RS3100's. We have two left at blow out pricing. 

[JoeRod]

We have one B-stock 2100 left in stock. 

[JoeRod]

We have a few B-Stock 4100s in stock. Let us know if you’re interested. We would love to find them good homes.