JVC AV-32F704 32" Flat-Screen TV (Silver)

JVC AV-32F704 32" Flat-Screen TV (Silver) Review

I actually have the last Black Cabinet version of this TV, which was on closeout. I purchased it to replace a Philips (which I far preferred, but it was a really ugly silver and my wife couldn't stand looking at it)

This TV has great picture quality and pretty good sound on its own. The more I own it, though, the less I like it.

The main problem is coupling it with a stereo. The unit is wired to act as a center speaker in a surround sound system. You're supposed to pass the sound input into the TV and then out to the amp. The problem is that the volume control on the TV doesn't control output level to the amp and volume control to the amp doesn't control the volume on the TV. Uh... two remote controls to adjust the *sound*? Annoyingly, when you turn the TV off, the amp output keeps going too.

The menus and setup are awful. Of course, how often to you change the settings on your TV? There are a few features missing. For example, I used to use the timer feature on my old TV as an alarm clock (when getting up early). This TV has that feature---but forces you to tune to a real TV channel. If you're using a settop box (or a TiVo, as I am), you'll get a giant blast of static because you can't program the TV to turn on to the video input. Ick.

In any event, this TV is really solid with a beautiful picture. I would have kept the Philips that I owned for a few days instead, but for the cabinet color. The more I own it, though, the more I wish I'd kept the other and spray painted it black.

JVC AV-32F704 32" Flat-Screen TV (Silver) Feature

• 32-inch Real Flat picture tube reduces ambient light reflections; TV is 34.625 x 27.625 x 22.25 inches (W x H x D)
• 3-line digital comb filter eliminates dot crawl and cross-color interference
• Component- and S-video inputs enhance use with sources such as DVD, camcorders, game consoles, and satellite systems
• Offers 5 watts per channel sound, simulated surround, and JVC's Hyper Scan high-speed channel changer (5 channels per second)
• Multifunction timer turns the TV on and off when you're not home or serves as an alarm clock or program reminder

JVC AV-32F704 32" Flat-Screen TV (Silver) Overview

Features targeted for the Home Theater buff is what this 32'' Real Flat Stereo TV is all about. 16: 9 Anamorphic DVD Mode, TheaterPro 6500K Color Temperature, INVAR Shadow Mask, 3-Line Digital Comb Filter, Dynamic Focus, Real Color & Real Detail Creation, Velocity Scan Modulation with ON/OFF, Component Video Input, and an S-Video Input deliver a picture more vibrant and more natural than any other standard definition TV.

JVC AV-32F704 32" Flat-Screen TV (Silver) Specifications

JVC's 32-inch AV-32F704 stereo TV offers a massive screen and the quality and features to match it--all for a remarkably low price. Black-level expansion and a Real Flat CRT with an Invar shadow mask render detailed, high-contrast images free from geometric distortion, and the set's stereo speakers are powered by a generous five watts each.

The AV-32F704's three-line digital comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped t-shirt). 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 in a brighter, clearer picture. An apacon circuit further enhances low-level details for greater picture sharpness.

The AV-32F704 receives not only stereo broadcasts, but Second Audio Programming (or SAP), too, and you always have Hyper Surround to simulate surround sound from any two speakers. BBE High-Definition Sound improves speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of compressed musical passages.

Top-of-the-line component-video inputs accept video from compatible DVD players and satellite systems, while S-video and standard RCA composite-video inputs accommodate most other video sources. The set offers a total of three audio/video inputs, one of which is built into the front panel so you can hook up a VCR, camcorder, or gaming console. A rear-panel RF input accommodates older VCRs, cable boxes, and antennas. Want to listen through a stereo? Use the set's stereo, fixed-level analog-audio outputs.

A multifunction timer turns the TV on and off when you're not home or works as an alarm clock or program reminder; a sleep timer saves energy by turning off the set after you've nodded off. Other features include an interactive plug-in menu, half-tone onscreen display, channel guard and V-Chip parental controls, closed captioning with text display, XDS (Extended Data Service) auto clock set with ID display, and an illuminated Super Command universal remote with DVD, TV, and VCR control ability.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

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