There's no reason why budget-conscious shoppers looking for a 720p HDTV can't enjoy all of the features found on more expensive 1080p models. The JVC LT-19D210 19" 720p LCD TV/DVD Combo proves that quality doesn't have to take a back seat to price.
JVC LT19D210 Description:
There's no reason why budget-conscious shoppers looking for a 720p HDTV can't enjoy all of the features found on more expensive 1080p models. The JVC LT-19D210 19" 720p LCD TV/DVD Combo proves that quality doesn't have to take a back seat to price.
Key to the great performance of the LT-19D210 is its superb 720p HD LCD panel, which features a blazing 5 ms response rate for a flicker-free, high-resolution picture. Couple that with a high brightness level, a digital comb filter to reduce video noise, and a 1,000:1 native contrast ratio, and you'll know why all of your video sources will look terrific on this set. And speaking of video sources, you won't have to look far for a compatible DVD player as the LT-19D210 has a side-loading player built right in.
The LT-19D210 contains a state-of-the-art ATSC/QAM/NTSC digital tuner that pulls in all of your local over-the-air stations with crystal clarity. You'll also be able to receive unscrambled digital cable signals, as well as programming from your cable or satellite provider.
As the heart of a small home entertainment center, bedroom, kitchen or office TV, the JVC can't be beat. It has HDMI and component video inputs for your newest gear, S-Video and AV inputs for legacy equipment such as VCRs, and a headphone jack and digital audio output for sound you've got to hear to believe. The TV also has 4 Picture Modes (Sports/Standard/Movie/Memory) and a five band equalizer to customize the audio to your specific tastes.
Add a full-function remote control and convenience features galore, and you've got a value-priced HDTV that puts the emphasis on value rather than price.
JVC LT19D210 Features:
| 720p HD 1366 x 768 Resolution | The 720p HD LCD panel combines a high brightness level, a wide 176/176 viewing angle, and a 1,000:1 native contrast ratio to ensure that all your video sources are able to realize their full potential. In addition, a fast 5 ms response rate helps produce a flicker-free, high-resolution picture that enhances your entertainment experience. |
| ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners | The ATSC tuner allows you to receive over-the-air digital terrestrial broadcasts with an antenna, while the clear QAM tuner lets you receive unscrambled digital cable signals. |
| Digital Comb Filter | The set's 3D Y/C digital comb filter with digital and MPEG noise reduction helps reduce noise commonly found in digital broadcasts, DVDs, and other less-than-perfect sources. As a result, you get a cleaner, purer video image. |
| Natural Cinema | The JVC LT-19D210 incorporates an edge smoothing circuit that samples and compensates for the jagged edges commonly found in videos that were converted from film. This filter is especially helpful with movies on DVD. |
| HDMI and Component Video Inputs | The LT-19D210 comes with a full complement of inputs, so it's ready to serve as the control center for all the equipment you want to connect. The set features three HDMI digital video inputs with HDCP support, enabling you to enjoy the highest level of digital video and audio available today. For components without HDMI jacks, the JVC has one component video input for a clean, clear picture. |
| Sound Features Package | What would a gorgeous picture be without sound to match The JVC offers a complete set of sound features, highlighted by 20 watts of total audio power. The LT-19D210 also features five preset listening modes: Personal/Standard/Movie/Music/News. Additionally, there is a five-band equalizer for even more sound customization, a center channel input, and auto volume leveling to reduce volume differences between programs and commercials. |
| Full-Feature Remote Control | Complementing the set's graphical interface is a unified remote with direct control of virtually all functions of the HDTV, including picture and sound adjustments. You won't have to get up from your favorite chair to set the audio and video to your liking. |
JVC LT19D210 Specifications:
General | Product Type | 19" LCD TV |
| Combined with | Built-in DVD player |
| Digital Television Certification | HDTV |
| Video Interface | Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video |
| HDMI Ports Qty | 1 port(s) |
| PC Interface | VGA (HD-15) |
| HDCP Compatible | Yes |
| Dimensions | With stand |
| Width | 18.6 in |
| Depth | 6.9 in |
| Height | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs |
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Display | Diagonal Size | 19" |
| Technology | TFT active matrix |
| Progressive Scan | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| Display Menu Language | English, French, Spanish |
| Comb Filter | 3D digital |
| Picture Adjustment | Sports/Standard/Movie/Memory |
| Additional Features | 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) |
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DVD | Type | DVD player - built-in |
| Media Type | DVD, CD |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| Additional Features | Digital photo playback |
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Digital TV Tuner | Digital TV Tuner | ATSC, QAM |
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Video Features Remote Control | Type | Remote control - infrared |
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Audio System | Sound Output Mode | Stereo |
| Digital Audio Format | Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output |
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Connections | Connector Type | 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A )
1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )
1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 )
1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN )
1 x composite video input ( RCA phono )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) |
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Environmental Standards Power | Power Device | Power supply - internal |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | Dimensions & Weight Details | Panel without stand - 18.6 in x 2.5 in x 12.9 in x 0.1 oz
Panel with stand - 18.6 in x 6.9 in x 14.3 in x 7.7 lbs |
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Types of Televisions:
Plasma
In Plasma technology, the display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel.
Some Advantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Larger Screen Sizes Available
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
Better Color Saturation
Little to no lag in Fast Moving Images
Some Disadvantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Susceptible to Burn-Ins(Image is “burnt” onto the screen when left on the screen too long)
Generates a lot of heat
Does not perform well at high altitudes
LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These types of displays are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
Some Advantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low energy consumption
Reduced Glare
No "burn-in" effect
Cool running temperatures
No high altitude issues
Greater Brightness
Lighter in weight
Some Disadvantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low contrast ratio
Fast Moving Images sometimes lag
Individual Pixels can burn out and cannot be replaced
Smaller Viewing Angle (although not significant difference)
DLP
DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) to tilt more than 1.3 million micromirrors-each of them less than the width of a human hair-toward (ON) or away from (OFF) the light source inside the DLP. This process creates light or dark pixels on the face of the projection screen. The light then filters to a color wheel, which rotates 120 times per second, producing the correct hue. Each mirror can turn on or off several thousands of times per second resulting in a technology that can reproduce up to 1024 shades of gray.
Some Advantages of DLP Televisions are:
Little to no affection by ambient light
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
High refresh rate
No lagging images or burn-ins
Not affected by altitudes
Tuner built-in in most models
The only thing that can burn out is the bulb, which can be replaced, so you could use this TV virtually forever
Many connections available - Can also be used as a monitor
Some Disadvantages of DLP Televisions are:
Must be viewed at eye level for the best picture
While a bulb will only cost around $200, a professional will need to install it, incurring an additional cost.
They are heavy and cannot easily be moved.
Direct View(CRT)
Direct-view TVs, also known as the traditional tube television, consist of a single cathode ray tube (CRT) and electron beam that excites and illuminates phosphors on the inside surface of the TV screen.
Some Advantages of CRT Televisions are:
Low in cost
Best black level, contrast, shadow detail and color performance of any video technology out there
Not affected by ambient light
Can be viewed from any angle
Very Long Life Expectancy
Some Disadvantages of CRT Televisions are:
Size and Weight of Television make it very heavy
Limited screen size - 38 inches is about the max for CRT TVs
Uses old technology
Choosing the Best TV Size:
Where you are putting your television and what you are using it for will determine the perfect TV size for your room.
Living (or Family) Room
For living rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest size possible is usually best.
Bedrooms
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, a tv that is from 26 to 37 inches is your best bet.
Kitchens & Smaller Rooms
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you will be close to the TV, a 15 to 19 inch screen is best suited.
Refer to the below chart for the mimimum distance you should be from the television.
| TV Viewing Distance Chart |
| Diagonal Size |
Minimum Viewing Distance |
Maximum Viewing Distance |
| 26" |
3 ft. |
6 ft. |
| 32" |
3.5 ft. |
7 ft. |
| 37" |
4 ft. |
8 ft. |
| 42" |
5 ft. |
10 ft. |
| 47" |
6 ft. |
12 ft. |
| 50" |
6.5 ft. |
13 ft. |
| 60" |
7 ft. |
15 ft. |
High Definition vs. Standard Definition
Standard definition is analog signals with resolution of 480i (480 lines drawn onscreen in an interlaced pattern, odd lines separately from even), the format in which TV content is delivered over regular analog broadcasts and basic (non-digital) cable. On the best TVs, the picture quality can be very good or even excellent, but it doesn't compare to the best that HD can offer.
Enhanced definition falls between standard and high definition. ED signals are digital, with resolution of 480p (480 lines scanned progressively). This is equivalent to DVD quality, which is a little better than standard definition but not as good as high definition. Some ED sets can accept HD signals, but they convert them to a lower resolution that they can display, so the picture quality won't match that of true HD. On the best EDTVs, it can be quite good.
High definition offers the best TV viewing possible. HD is a digital-TV format that contains more and finer detail than other formats, so images can have almost lifelike clarity. The picture quality can be stunning, especially on a large, wide-screen set. In technical terms, HD images have higher definition, meaning more picture elements (lines or pixels) make up each image. Most HD broadcasts today are either 1080i (1,080 lines drawn on-screen separately in an odd/even pattern, then interlaced to form one image) or 720p (720 lines scanned in one sweep, or progressively). Another HD format, 1080p, has 1,080 lines drawn in a progressive pattern, which potentially yields the finest detail. This format isn't yet being used for TV broadcasts, but some HD DVDs that support 1080p are expected to arrive this year. TVs with 1080p native resolution have already started to appear on the market.
The below chart explains further the difference between Standard and High Definition Signals.
| Resolution and Picture Quality Table |
| Picture Quality |
Good Quality |
Better Quality |
Best Quality |
| Standard Definition TV |
Standard Definition DVD |
Enhanced Definition TV |
720p High Definition TV |
1080i High Definition TV |
1080p High Definition TV/Blu-Ray |
| Aspect Ratio |
Full Screen 4:3 |
Full Screen 4:3/Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
| Resolution |
640 x 480 |
720 x 480 |
854 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
| Scanning |
Interlaced |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
Progressive |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
| Which Audio/Video Connection is the best? |
| Connector Type |
Quality |
Signal Type |
Description |
| HDMI |
Highest |
Digital |
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital signal that combines both audio and video. This connection gives you the optimal 1080p signal and up to 7.1 channel sound. |
| DVI |
Highest |
Digital |
DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a video connection that will deliver 1080p video signal, but it does not carry audio signals. |
| Component Video |
Good |
Analog |
Component Video, or RGB, is an analog signal connection that splits the video into 3 separate signals, 2 for color and 1 for brightness. The maximum resolution on this connection type is 720p or 1080i. |
| S-Video |
Decent |
Analog |
S-Video (S for Separate) is a type of component video signal because the color and brightness signals are transmitted on separate wires. S-Video is not used for high definition resolutions. |
| Composite Video |
Average |
Analog |
Composite, or RCA, connections can be found on almost all video components. Color and brightness pass over the same cable. Although it is the most common connection found, it is also the least quality. |
