JVC AV-27D202: Difference between revisions

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Description

The JVC AV-27D202 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released in 2001. This middle-era D-Series model uses the GE chassis with the Toshiba TB1253AN jungle IC.

The D-Series was renowned for its excellent picture quality and comprehensive feature set, making it a popular choice for retro gaming.

Tube Identification

The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the model tag:

R - RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X) - "bubble curve" tube
S - Samsung (A68QDN891X) - generally preferred by enthusiasts

Technical Notes

Uses middle-era D-Series chassis (Dx02) with Toshiba TB1253AN jungle
Can be RGB modded via OSD mux method
3-line comb filter for improved composite video quality
1.2W speakers per channel (cost reduction from earlier 27" models)
27" models from 2001 onwards lack E/W circuit for full geometry adjustment
PAL video can be enabled by setting "V 48HZ" to 0 in service menu

Service Menu - Red Push Fix

For RF, composite, and S-Video inputs:

Set R Y GAIN to "000"
Set CD MATRIX to "000"

For component input:

Set CMP R Y GAIN to "000"
Set CMP CD MATRIX to "000"

RGB Modification

This model is RGB-moddable via mux. It shares board design with the JVC AV-27230, so RGB mod instructions for that model apply directly.

Related Models

JVC AV-27D302 - Related D-Series model (same year)
JVC AV-20D202 - 20" D-Series model
JVC AV-32D202 - 32" D-Series model
JVC AV-27230 - Shares board design

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 |model_code=AV-27D202
+|series=D-Series
 |crt_type=TV
 |screen_size_in=27
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 |location=rear
 |notes=INPUT 2
+}}
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+|link_type=Manufacturer
+|link_source=JVC
+|link_url=https://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL021966
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 {{CRT link
 |link_type=Database
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+|link_source=JVC CRTs of North America Catalog
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+|link_url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zYdK1r8ASXQ2PrHkga4a_yT6VtbD2khOTtcqkzPRgX8
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 == Description ==
-The JVC AV-27D202 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released around 2001. The D-Series was renowned for its excellent picture quality and comprehensive feature set.
+The JVC AV-27D202 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released in 2001. This middle-era D-Series model uses the GE chassis with the Toshiba TB1253AN jungle IC.
+The D-Series was renowned for its excellent picture quality and comprehensive feature set, making it a popular choice for retro gaming.
+=== Tube Identification ===
+The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the model tag:
+* '''R''' - RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X) - "bubble curve" tube
+* '''S''' - Samsung (A68QDN891X) - generally preferred by enthusiasts
+== Technical Notes ==
+* Uses middle-era D-Series chassis (Dx02) with Toshiba TB1253AN jungle
+* Can be RGB modded via OSD mux method
+* 3-line comb filter for improved composite video quality
+* 1.2W speakers per channel (cost reduction from earlier 27" models)
+* 27" models from 2001 onwards lack E/W circuit for full geometry adjustment
+* PAL video can be enabled by setting "V 48HZ" to 0 in service menu
+== Service Menu - Red Push Fix ==
+For RF, composite, and S-Video inputs:
+* Set '''R Y GAIN''' to "000"
+* Set '''CD MATRIX''' to "000"
+For component input:
+* Set '''CMP R Y GAIN''' to "000"
+* Set '''CMP CD MATRIX''' to "000"
-== Design ==
+== RGB Modification ==
-As a D-Series model, the AV-27D202 features side-mounted speakers, providing a wider footprint but potentially better stereo separation.
+This model is RGB-moddable via mux. It shares board design with the [[JVC AV-27230]], so RGB mod instructions for that model apply directly.
 == Related Models ==
-* [[JVC AV-27D302]] - Related D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27D302]] - Related D-Series model (same year)
 * [[JVC AV-20D202]] - 20" D-Series model
-* [[JVC AV-27230]] - Shares service manual
+* [[JVC AV-32D202]] - 32" D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27230]] - Shares board design
 [[Category:JVC CRT TVs]]
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 [[Category:CRTs with component input]]
 [[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]
+[[Category:RGB moddable CRTs]]