JVC AV36DF74 36" Flat-Screen HD-Ready TV (Silver)

by JVC

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 165 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00009RTSW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,034 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Jump into tomorrow with JVC's AV36DF74 36-inch flat-screen TV. This HDTV-ready set includes a good range of high-end features, including 1080i high-definition viewing, velocity scanning modulation, a three-line digital comb filter, and 4:3 aspect ratio with enhanced 16:9 mode.

The AV36DF74 has two-tuner PIP (picture-in-picture), meaning you can view pictures from two different channels simultaneously. With the EZ Surfing function, you can scroll through channels via PIP window while onscreen text informs you of what is on that channel. The three-line digital comb filter analyzes multiple lines of picture information to minimize edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

This set also features an Invar shadow mask (an alloy material used to attain better focus and brightness consistency) and velocity scan modulation, which sharply defines edges and outlines by controlling the speed of transitions between the black and white portions of the signal.

This set has a built-in 181-channel tuner and two 10-watt stereo speakers (for 20 watts total power). You will need an optional HDTV tuner to receiver high-definition broadcasts. You can adjust the picture's tint, color, black level, brightness, detail, and color temperature. It offers bass, treble, and balance controls for sound.

It has a DVI input connection, 3 sets of composite A/V connectors (1 in the front), 3 S-Video inputs (1 in front), 2 component video inputs, 1 RF input, and 1 audio output (with subwoofer). In addition to controlling the AV36DF74 set, the included remote can also be programmed to control cable/satellite boxes, VCRs, and DVD players.

What's in the Box
This package contains the AV36DF74 36-inch flat-screen TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

From the Manufacturer

The JVC I'Art PRO AV36DF74 36-inch digital HDTV monitor takes into consideration every feature the demanding digital customer is looking for in the present and the future, and it delivers. With such features as Digital Image Scaling Technology (DIST) 1080i, HD-range Digital Super Detail (DSD) high-end edge correction circuitry, velocity scan modulation with on/off, TheaterPro 6500K color temperature, BBE high-definition audio, and advanced Hyper Surround, this unit is a must-have.

Among the features are the 16:9 anamorphic DVD mode, which scans only the video image and not the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to deliver the absolute highest resolution; TheaterPro D6500K color temperature, which ensures that the color is true to what the film editors intended; DVI with HDCP digital input, which allows for an unaltered, or uncompressed, transmission of digital content from DVI with HDCP outputs; and Digital Super Detail, a state-of-the-art edge correction that works with Natural Progressive Circuitry to reproduced completely focused pictures for both still and highly active images. DSD provides a higher degree of focus, ensuring that every image is viewed at the highest possible resolution.

Features include:

• DIST 1080i HDTV monitor
• Dual-tuner picture-in-picture with index and freeze features
• 16 mega 10-bit 3D Y/C comb filter
• 2 HD-capable component video inputs
• Anamorphic 16:9 DVD mode, regular, cinema stretch, and HD panorama
• Natural cinema (3:2) pulldown

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JVC AV-36DF74, February 2, 2004

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Mike & Hilary Bilodeau (San Diego, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC AV36DF74 36" Flat-Screen HD-Ready TV (Silver) (Electronics)

For the price, it can't be beat. I've been looking for quite sometime for a good HDTV that is affordable. I met almost all of my requirements with this TV. It has the usual good stuff as compared to the other TV's of similar size. I compared this set to the Panasonic 36HL43 and the Sony 34 XBR which were displayed next to each other. The Sony was out of my pricing category (way overpriced for what one gets in my opinion). The Panasonic seemed to match head - to - head in style and picture quality. I picked the JVC because it had more inputs (three rear inputs plus DVI) and was $$$$ cheaper. After having the TV for three weeks and almost returning it for a Plasma, I've decided to keep it, as its the best all around deal that I found. HDTV and progressive Scan DVD pictures are incredible (however, all models at this price better be). my only complaints are as follows:

1) PIP does not have side-by-side (though it does have dual-tuner)
2) The speaker system is adequate. However, in HDTV mode, the volume needs to be increased to the upper third setting. I am going to have to upgrade with a speaker system so this is not a big deal
3) The pre-set colors don't work well in non-HDTV. The TV comes pre-set with real heavy reds.
4) Not a lot in the way of reviews for this TV. I took a chance on this TV based on prior good experiences with JVC.
5) Regular Cable is a drag after watching HDTV. It's more of a fault with Cox, as even though their boxes have the capability for DVI hook up (same as the TV) Cox doesn't support it yet. I'm hoping regular TV picture clarity will greatly improve.