JVC LT40X887 40-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV

by JVC

Product Details

• Item Weight: 55 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 84 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FQ74N0
• Item model number: LT40X887
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,510 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Stylisly appointed for the most discriminating tastes, the 40-inch JVC LT40X887 LCD HDTV is a sound home theater investment for today and years to come. More than just a pretty face, it's loaded with the latest JVC video technology to ensure a long-lasting, brightly colorful picture. This set features JVC's 5th generation 770p DIST (Digital Image Scaling Technology) with the Genessa 32-bit image processing CPU, which insures faster and more efficient sampling that drastically reduces jagged edges and increases the resolution of any video source.

You'll enjoy 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition viewing right out of the box thanks to the built-in digital ATSC tuner, which pulls HD signals right from the airwaves. You can also connect the set to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box using either the dual HDMI or dual component connections. Its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception (via component or HDMI inputs), and it includes a standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming.

This set features a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 178-degree viewing angle, 500 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and 800:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.)

The digital 3D Y/C comb filter (with vertical contour correction) separates brightness and color signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-color, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion. It performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl, resulting in a razor sharp image. And JVC's exclusive Motion Adaptive Dynamic Gamma Correction (DGC) utilizes data from every signal level to ensure that tonal gradations are preserved in dark areas so images never look muddied.

The Natural Cinema feature performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.

The set's Digital Super Detail (DSD) correction technology works with the Natural Progressive Circuitry to reproduce completely focused pictures, whether the image is still or highly active. A 5-point Color Management System (CMS) compensates for color range limitations and ensures JVC colors are reproduced with dimension and vivid detail. Other video processing and display features include digital video noise reduction, white character correction circuitry, five video status modes (theater, dynamic, game, standard, and TheaterPro D6500K), and seven aspect ratio modes with EZ Fill feature that enables you to choose the aspect ratio to suit your preferences. Other convenience features include a multi-function timer and standard sleep timer, 10-minute auto shut-off, front panel lock, high-speed channel changer, and V-Chip parental controls.

The built-in, front-firing speakers produce 10 watts of power per channel for 20 watts of total power, and it also offers virtual surround sound, advanced tone correction and a volume limiter. The IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) multimedia connection provides simple, high-bandwidth, real-time audio, video and data networking between this JVC TV and digital video camcorders and compatible PC systems, enabling you to record SD or HD digital video with plug-and-play ease. It offers the following connection options:

• Composite AV (RCA): 3 in
• S-Video: 2 in
• Component video: 2 in
• HDMI: 2 in
• FireWire (IEEE1394): 2
• PC VGA: 1 in
• RF: 2 in
• Audio output: 1 optical digital out, 1 headphone

Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. It provides up to a 5 GB per second bandwidth for transmitting pure digital video and audio signals with no degradation in the transfer. It can carry up to eight discrete audio channels, making it compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound systems. Signals are encrypted with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to prevent recording. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with most DVI connections.

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
LCD HDTV, removeable stand, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions

Product Description

JVC's line-up of widescreen high definition flat panel displays brings a new dimension to home theater, literally. Our line-up of panels was not only engineered to excite the most extreme audio visual enthusiasts, but also to influence the creative minds of the most discriminating home decorators. JVC's 32" LCD televisions, with stylish cosmetics, takes into consideration every feature the demanding digital customer is looking for now and for the future. It offers a 800:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 and a 178 Degree Viewing Angle an ATSC/QAM Tuner. These LCD's also offer features like D.I.S.T. (Digital Image Scaling Technology) 770p, Exclusive 5 Point Color Management Circuitry, HD Range DSD (Digital Super Detail) High End Edge Correction Circuitry, an improved Motion Adaptive Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry, TheaterPro 6500K Color Temperature, Dual HDMI, Dual IEEE1394 Connectivity, Advanced Tone Correction and Advanced HyperSurround make this unit a must have. Black Cabinet

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Value -- JVC LT40X887 40" Flat Panel LCD HDTV, December 27, 2006

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JH3 (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC LT40X887 40-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV (Electronics)

I just bought this item and got what I consider to be an excellent buy for the performance vs price ($1799 including tax). Set up was extremely simple...my 15 year old son and I easily got the TV out of the box. I connected it to my SA Explorer 8000 HD DVR using component cables, plugged everything in, turned it all on, selected the proper input and was watching high-def cable TV within 10 minutes. The picture, especially when receiving an HD signal, is spectacular and I'm impressed with the verstility of the different display modes (theater, dynamic, game, and standard)in making the picture the best it can be (depending, of course, on the quality of the original broadcast). I find I can get a very satisfying picture on just about anything I watch with just the touch of a single button on the remote which switches between these modes. And each mode is further customizable by changing the individual settings for color, picture, brightness, and detail. So far, best results for me in each of the modes comes when I decrease the color setting below the halfway point and set the tint at -02. The audio through the speakers is significantly better than my old 27" CRT TV, with solid bass tones you can feel through the floor -- and that is without connecting to a separate home theater system (that's my next big buy!). I've heard some complaints about the JVC menu system, but I find it very easy to navigate. I do think, though, that it would be nice to be able to go directly to one of the many inputs instead of having to scroll through them in series to get to the one you want (at least the Return/TV button takes you directly to the top of the list - that helps). This TV is capable of 770p native resolution and will convert incoming signals to 1080i, for an outstanding, finely detailed HD picture. I've found that some SD broadcasts approach the quality of an HD picture, while others are more pixelated and grainy, a direct reflection of the quality of the original broadcast and the large size of the screen (mine is 40"). The 16:9 aspect ratio of the screen means that most SD broadcasts are displayed with black vertical bands on either side of the 4:3 picture, but one touch of the Aspect button allows you to get a panoramic rendering of the same image which fills the screen without losing significant amounts around the edges of the picture. You can also hit the Aspect button again to get a Cinematic zoom but I find this is too much for me and cuts off too much of the image for my liking. I'm sure there are certain broadcasts for which that setting is ideal -- I just haven't come across any yet. The Full setting works great for HD broadcasts, but stretches an SD picture too much for comfortable viewing. The TV also features a convenient light sensor which, when turned on, lowers or increases the brightness of the screen, depending upon the level of ambient light in the room. This is a really great feature in the evenings when the lights are down. Until I discovered the setting, I found the TV was far too bright and hard on the eyes at night. Now, it's just right. Speaking of lights, the non-reflective nature of the LCD screen means I no longer have to swear at the reflections of background lamps in the TV--they simply cannot be seen! Lamps and other lights do not affect the viewing experience at all now--I'm thrilled. As for the specs: There are two HDMI inputs, two firewire, 2 S-video, 1 RF, 1 PC (VGA), at least 2 component inputs, and 1 digital audio (optical)input. I also connected my DVD player using first S-video, then component cables. The component connection yielded a slightly better overall picture for DVDs. Note: If you've tweaked your DVD player's settings to enhance detail on DVDs, be sure to reset that to the default settings. Otherwise, you'll get a terrible picture. The TV's circuitry through the component inputs does a great job by itself. All in all, I'm very pleased with this JVC LCD HDTV. I compared it's picture to that of a Sony and a Samsung sitting in the store right next to it and found the Sony's picture to be slightly better, but not worth the extra $1000 the set would have cost me. The Samsung's picture was also very good (too close to call for me). I went for the price and am very happy with my purchase. Take it from me--the JVC is a great value!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, December 31, 2006

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James Decker (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC LT40X887 40-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV (Electronics)

I got this TV for Christmas this year and it's amazing. The picture is incredibly clear, and as the previous poster stated, the setup was extremely simple. Watching TV is an experience on this model. I love it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have the 37" version., January 1, 2007

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John R. Ellwanger (New Rochelle, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC LT40X887 40-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV (Electronics)

I bought the 37" version (LT37X887) but I believe my comments are totally relevant to the 40" version. The picture, as the other viewers point out, is superb! Sound is very good. It's New Year's day and we had a party New Year's Eve with 22 adults. Almost all commented on how crisp and detailed the picture looked in HD. This includes my son who went for the 50" Pioneer plasma and my neighbor who has the 37" plasma from Panasonic. My son can't believe it's an LCD, the picture being so crisp and clear. No apparrent problems with "black detail" or blurring with fast action scenes. On Christmas Eve, we had the burning yule log on the screen with just music playing. When my wife first saw it, she thought we had a fire in the living room.

Makes you wonder about all the discussion of Plasma versus LCD!