JVC HD-52FA97

Description: The JVC HD-52FA97 is a 52-inch, rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,400.

Pros: Has a 1920 x 1080 Resolution.This is more favorable than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)

Cons: Has only a 52-inch screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.

Suitability: A rear-projection TV, suited for home entertainment.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: JVC
• Part Number: HD-52FA97

• General

• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology Projection
• Projection Display Technology D-ILA
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Widescreen Modes Full, Cinema, Regular, Panorama, HD Panorama, HD Cinema Zoom
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Theater/TheaterPro/Game

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p
• Freeze Memo Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects Hyper-Bass, Hyper Surround Sound

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

JVC

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.jvc.com/
• Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. 07470
• Phone: 1-800-252-5722