JVC AV-27D104: Difference between revisions

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Description

The JVC AV-27D104 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released in 2003. It uses the FE2 chassis and is positioned as an entry-level model compared to the AV-27D304, with only one S-Video input versus two on the D304.

Technical Details

Chassis

The AV-27D104 uses the FE2 chassis, which is a 1-chip design shared with the 30 Series and other late D-Series models. This chassis cannot be RGB modded due to its integrated design. The component video input provides excellent quality comparable to RGB for retro gaming.

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 (A68ADT25X01)
S = Samsung (A68QDN891X001)

Tube specifications:

Deflection: 111°
Mask Type: Slot, 0.87 mm pitch
High Voltage: 28kV ± 1.3kV (at zero beam current)

Audio

The AV-27D104 uses a 1.2W × 2 stereo power amplifier with BBE High Definition Audio processing.

Video Status Modes

The AV-27D104 features three video presets: THEATER, SPORTS, and GAME. Game Mode reduces input lag for gaming applications.

Red Push

The 2003-2004 D-Series models with later chassis revisions have no known service menu red push fix available.

Setup Tips

Game Mode reduces input lag for gaming
If component video appears in black and white, enable component in the setup menu
Default sharpness is typically too high - adjust in user menu for optimal picture

Related Models

JVC AV-27D304 - Higher-tier D-Series (dual S-Video)
JVC AV-20D304 - 20" D-Series model
JVC AV-27430 - 30 Series with same chassis

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 == Description ==
-The JVC AV-27D104 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released in 2003. It uses the FE2 chassis and is positioned as an entry-level model compared to the AV-27D304.
+The JVC AV-27D104 is a 27-inch CRT television from JVC's D-Series lineup, released in 2003. It uses the FE2 chassis and is positioned as an entry-level model compared to the [[JVC AV-27D304|AV-27D304]], with only one S-Video input versus two on the D304.
 == Technical Details ==
-* Picture Tube Types: A68ADT25X01 (RA variant), A68QDN891X001 (SA variant)
-* Tube Manufacturers: Samsung, Thomson
+=== Chassis ===
+The AV-27D104 uses the '''FE2''' chassis, which is a 1-chip design shared with the 30 Series and other late D-Series models. This chassis '''cannot be RGB modded''' due to its integrated design. The component video input provides excellent quality comparable to RGB for retro gaming.
+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 (A68ADT25X01)
+* '''S''' = Samsung (A68QDN891X001)
+Tube specifications:
 * Deflection: 111°
 * Mask Type: Slot, 0.87 mm pitch
 * High Voltage: 28kV ± 1.3kV (at zero beam current)
-* Video Status Modes: THEATER, SPORTS, GAME
-== RGB Mod Information ==
+=== Audio ===
-This model cannot be RGB modded due to its 1-chip chassis design. However, the component video quality provides picture quality comparable to RGB.
+The AV-27D104 uses a 1.2W × 2 stereo power amplifier with BBE High Definition Audio processing.
+=== Video Status Modes ===
+The AV-27D104 features three video presets: THEATER, SPORTS, and GAME. Game Mode reduces input lag for gaming applications.
+=== Red Push ===
+The 2003-2004 D-Series models with later chassis revisions have no known service menu red push fix available.
+== Setup Tips ==
+* Game Mode reduces input lag for gaming
+* If component video appears in black and white, enable component in the setup menu
+* Default sharpness is typically too high - adjust in user menu for optimal picture
 == Related Models ==
-* [[JVC AV-27D304]] - Higher-tier D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27D304]] - Higher-tier D-Series (dual S-Video)
-* [[JVC AV-27430]] - Related FE2 chassis model
 * [[JVC AV-20D304]] - 20" D-Series model
+* [[JVC AV-27430]] - 30 Series with same chassis
 [[Category:JVC CRT TVs]]
 [[Category:27 inch CRTs]]
-[[Category:2003 CRTs]]
+[[Category:JVC D-Series]]
 [[Category:CRTs with component input]]
+[[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]
 [[Category:CRTs that cannot be RGB modded]]