JVC AV-27D303: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:34, 13 January 2026

Description

The JVC AV-27D303 is a 27-inch CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's D-Series consumer line. This late-era D-Series model features the GE3 chassis with Toshiba TM8812C- jungle IC. The silver bezel design marks the transition from the earlier black cabinet D-Series.

Technical Details

Chassis

The AV-27D303 uses the GE3 chassis, featuring the Toshiba TM8812C- jungle IC. This late-era chassis represents a cost-reduced design and cannot be RGB modded - the component video inputs provide near-RGB quality, making modification unnecessary for most users.

Unlike the earlier GE chassis, the GE3 lacks the E/W circuit, resulting in some barrel distortion that cannot be corrected. The 3-line digital comb filter provides quality composite and S-Video processing.

Tube Identification

The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the back of the set:

R = RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X)
S = Samsung (A68QDN891X)
B = Goldstar/LG
M = Matsushita/Panasonic

Audio

The AV-27D303 uses a 1.2W × 2 stereo power amplifier with BBE Sound Enhancement and Hyper-Surround processing.

Red Push Fix

Late-era D-Series (Dx03) 2002 models may exhibit oversaturated reds. To correct this in the service menu:

Navigate to NTSC MAT → Set to 000

(Note: 2003-2004 Dx03/Dx04/Dx05 models with later revisions have no known red push fix)

Setup Tips

If component video appears in black and white, enable "V2 Component-In" in setup menu
Default sharpness is typically too high - adjust in user menu for optimal picture
To disable vertical edge enhancement, set LYC02 to zero in service menu (3L Y/C sub-menu)
Front Input 3 jacks are under the front panel door

Related Models

JVC AV-27D203 - Related D-Series model (same chassis)
JVC AV-20D303 - 20" D-Series model
JVC AV-27D503 - Premium D-Series with front component

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 |aspect_ratio=4:3
+|chassis=GE3
 |resolution=480i
 |mfg_date=2002
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+}}
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 == Description ==
-The JVC AV-27D303 is a 27-inch CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's D-Series consumer line. This model features a silver/gray bezel design and shares its chassis and features with the [[JVC AV-27D203|AV-27D203]].
+The JVC AV-27D303 is a 27-inch CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's D-Series consumer line. This late-era D-Series model features the GE3 chassis with Toshiba TM8812C- jungle IC. The silver bezel design marks the transition from the earlier black cabinet D-Series.
+== Technical Details ==
+=== Chassis ===
+The AV-27D303 uses the '''GE3''' chassis, featuring the '''Toshiba TM8812C-''' jungle IC. This late-era chassis represents a cost-reduced design and '''cannot be RGB modded''' - the component video inputs provide near-RGB quality, making modification unnecessary for most users.
+Unlike the earlier GE chassis, the GE3 lacks the E/W circuit, resulting in some barrel distortion that cannot be corrected. The 3-line digital comb filter provides quality composite and S-Video processing.
+=== Tube Identification ===
+The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the back of the set:
+* '''R''' = RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X)
+* '''S''' = Samsung (A68QDN891X)
+* '''B''' = Goldstar/LG
+* '''M''' = Matsushita/Panasonic
+=== Audio ===
+The AV-27D303 uses a 1.2W × 2 stereo power amplifier with BBE Sound Enhancement and Hyper-Surround processing.
+=== Red Push Fix ===
+Late-era D-Series (Dx03) 2002 models may exhibit oversaturated reds. To correct this in the service menu:
+# Navigate to '''NTSC MAT''' → Set to '''000'''
-== RGB Mod Information ==
+(Note: 2003-2004 Dx03/Dx04/Dx05 models with later revisions have no known red push fix)
-This model cannot be easily RGB modded according to community reports. The component video inputs provide near-RGB quality, making modification unnecessary for most users.
 == Setup Tips ==
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 == Related Models ==
-* [[JVC AV-27D203]] - Related D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27D203]] - Related D-Series model (same chassis)
 * [[JVC AV-20D303]] - 20" D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27D503]] - Premium D-Series with front component
 [[Category:JVC CRT TVs]]
 [[Category:27 inch CRTs]]
+[[Category:JVC D-Series]]
 [[Category:CRTs with component input]]
 [[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]
 [[Category:CRTs that cannot be RGB modded]]