The 32-inch JVC AV32F577 flat-screen CRT HDTV proves you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to bring vividly colorful high-definition programming into your home. It has a widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio that's ready for HDTV programming and letterboxed DVD movies. And it offers a variety of video technologies that will enhance your enjoyment of both standard and and high-definition pictures, including a digital comb filter, Invar shadow mask, and velocity scan modulation (with your choice of having it on or off). The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception via the component video input. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. For HDTV viewing, this set offers selectable 16:9 aspect ratio modes (the native high-def aspect ratio) for displaying widescreen HDTV images on this 4:3 television.
The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. The velocity scan modulation function improves black to white image transitions for sharper detail and enhanced picture definition in high brightness operating conditions.
It also includes an Invar shadow mask for rendering detailed, high-contrast images free of geometric distortion. A shadow mask is a thin sheet of perforated metal behind the screen that restricts electron flow, each hole in the sheet corresponding to a single pixel. An Invar mask uses an alloy that's especially resistant to the high temperatures generated by the electron beam, allowing a brighter, clearer picture.
Other features include a PSIP electronic program guide, multi-function and sleep timers, black level expansion, white balance (high/low), channel and video input labeling, high-speed channel changer, and V-Chip parental controls.
The built-in, front-firing speakers produce 5 watts of power per channel for 10 watts of total power, and it also features virtual surround sound and a volume limiter. It offers the following connection options:
- Composite AV (RCA): 3 in (1 front)
- S-Video: 2 in
- Component video: 2 in
- RF: 2 in (1 digital, 1 analog)
- Audio output: 1 analog
Tech Talk
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
What's in the Box
HD-capable CRT television, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions
