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== Overview ==
The '''JVC D-Series''' is a line of consumer CRT televisions produced by JVC from 1999 to 2005. The D-Series became popular among retro gaming enthusiasts for their component video inputs, slot-mask tubes with an "arcadey" look, and relatively affordable prices compared to professional monitors.
== Chassis Generations ==
The D-Series spans three main chassis generations, each with different capabilities and tube options.
=== Early-Era (1999–2000): Dx00/Dx01 ===
Uses the '''JVC JCC1007A''' jungle IC. These are considered the best D-Series models for:
* RGB moddability
* Minimal raster bloom
* 2-line comb filter
* Better build quality
* 5W speakers on all sizes
Models: AV-27D200, AV-32D200, AV-27D500, AV-32D500, AV-36D500, AV-27D800, AV-32D800, AV-36D800, AV-27D201, AV-32D201, AV-36D201, AV-27D501, AV-32D501, AV-36D501
'''Red push fix:''' In service menu, set '''DEMO AX RY''' and '''CMP D AX R''' to "0"
=== Middle-Era (2001): Dx02 ===
Uses the '''Toshiba TB1253AN''' jungle IC. Still RGB moddable with some trade-offs:
* 3-line comb filter (improved)
* Cost-cutting begins
* Silver cases introduced
* 27" speakers reduced to 1.2W
* 20" models introduced with 1W speakers
Models: AV-20D202, AV-27D202, AV-32D202, AV-36D202, etc.
'''Red push fix:''' Set '''R Y GAIN''', '''CD MATRIX''', '''CMP R Y GAIN''', and '''CMP CD MATRIX''' to "000"
'''PAL support:''' Set service menu option '''V 48HZ''' to "0" to enable PAL video
=== Late-Era (2002–2004): Dx03/Dx04/Dx05 ===
Uses '''TM8812C''' jungle IC variants. '''NOT RGB moddable.'''
Models: AV-20D303, AV-27D303, AV-32D303, AV-36D303, AV-27D304, etc.
'''Red push fix:''' 2002-2003 models use '''NTSC MAT''' set to "000". Later 2003-2004 models (FE2/FE5 chassis) have no red push fix available.
== Tube Identification ==
Tube manufacturer is indicated by a letter beside the serial number on the model tag:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Letter !! Manufacturer
|-
| (none)/R || RCA/Thomson
|-
| S || Samsung
|-
| B || LG/Goldstar
|-
| M || Matsushita/Panasonic
|-
| H || Hitachi
|-
| Y || Toshiba
|-
| YM || M.T. Picture Display Co. (post-2003)
|}
== Tubes by Screen Size ==
=== 27" Tubes ===
* '''A68AEG25X''' (RCA, 1999-2000 only) – Superior tube with flatter curvature and finer dot pitch
* '''A68ADT25X''' (RCA, 2001+) – "Bubble curve" design, more common but lower quality
* '''A68QDN891X''' (Samsung, 2001+) – Good alternative to RCA ADT tubes
=== 32" Tubes ===
* '''A80LJF30X''' (Hitachi) – Default on most models
* '''M80JUA061X''' (Panasonic) – Good quality alternative
* '''A80AEJ10/15X''' (RCA) – ADT family
* '''A80AKB50X''' (M.T.) – Post-2003
* '''A80QCF240X''' (LG) – Rare, found in AV-32D201
=== 36" Tubes ===
* '''A90AEJ15X''' (RCA) – Standard
* '''A90AFX15X''' (RCA) – With invar shadow mask (rare, found in AV-36D800)
* '''A90AHH50X''' (Toshiba) – Invar shadow mask, highly desirable
* '''A90LPY30X''' (Hitachi)
* '''A90LLD361X''' (Panasonic)
* '''A90AKB50X''' (M.T.) – Post-2003
== Recommendations ==
For best results, seek out:
* '''1999-2000 models''' (Dx00/Dx01 chassis) for RGB mod capability
* '''27" models with Samsung tubes''' (S) over RCA ADT tubes (R)
* '''36" models''' consistently have good tubes regardless of brand
* Early AEG tubes (27") are superior but rare
Tubes to avoid:
* RCA ADT and AEJ family tubes on 27" models tend to have more issues
* Late-era chassis (2002+) cannot be RGB modded
== External Links ==
{{CRT link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=JVC CRTs of North America Catalog
|link_url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvcz7S0eC78tQhLhbLDOi3UVgacK02QRuGjCNwwngmRFHGujTiuePlwWkyK6QbGmitRAeWncJJNcE/pub
}}
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Latest revision as of 00:38, 13 January 2026

D-Series is a CRT series/product line manufactured by JVC.

CRT models in the D-Series series

CRT modelPhotoModelCRT typeScreen size (in)ChassisTVL
JVC AV-20D202JVC AV-20D202 front.jpgAV-20D202TV20FV4
JVC AV-20D303JVC AV-20D303 front.jpgAV-20D303TV20GE3
JVC AV-20D304JVC AV-20D304 front.jpgAV-20D304TV20FE2
JVC AV-27D104AV-27D104TV27FE2
JVC AV-27D200JVC AV-27D200 front.pngAV-27D200TV27GR2
JVC AV-27D201AV-27D20127GR2
JVC AV-27D202AV-27D202TV27FV4
JVC AV-27D203JVC AV-27D203 front.jpgAV-27D203TV27GE3
JVC AV-27D302JVC AV-27D302 front.jpgAV-27D302TV27GE
JVC AV-27D303JVC AV-27D303 front.jpgAV-27D303TV27GE3
JVC AV-27D304AV-27D304TV27FE2
JVC AV-27D500JVC AV-27D500 front.pngAV-27D500TV27GR2
JVC AV-27D501AV-27D501TV27GR2
JVC AV-27D503JVC AV-27D503 front.jpgAV-27D503TV27GE
JVC AV-27D800JVC AV-27D800 front.jpgAV-27D800TV27GR2
JVC AV-32D200JVC AV-32D200 front.pngAV-32D200TV32GR2
JVC AV-32D202
JVC AV-32D203JVC AV-32D203 front.jpgAV-32D20332GE
JVC AV-32D302
JVC AV-32D303JVC AV-32D303 front.jpgAV-32D30332GE
JVC AV-32D304AV-32D304TV32
JVC AV-32D500JVC AV-32D500 front.pngAV-32D500TV32GR2
JVC AV-32D503JVC AV-32D503 front.jpgAV-32D50332GE
JVC AV-32D800JVC AV-32D800 front.jpgAV-32D800TV32GR2
JVC AV-36D201JVC AV-36D201 front.jpgAV-36D201TV36GR2800
JVC AV-36D203JVC AV-36D203 front.jpgAV-36D203TV36GE800
JVC AV-36D302AV-36D302TV36
JVC AV-36D303JVC AV-36D303 front.jpgAV-36D303TV36GE800
JVC AV-36D304AV-36D304TV36
JVC AV-36D305AV-36D305TV36
JVC AV-36D500JVC AV-36D500 front.jpgAV-36D500TV36GR2
JVC AV-36D501JVC AV-36D501 front.jpgAV-36D501TV36GR2800
JVC AV-36D502AV-36D502TV36800
JVC AV-36D503JVC AV-36D503 front.jpgAV-36D503TV36GE800
JVC AV-36D800JVC AV-36D800 front.jpgAV-36D800TV36GR2850


Overview

The JVC D-Series is a line of consumer CRT televisions produced by JVC from 1999 to 2005. The D-Series became popular among retro gaming enthusiasts for their component video inputs, slot-mask tubes with an "arcadey" look, and relatively affordable prices compared to professional monitors.

Chassis Generations

The D-Series spans three main chassis generations, each with different capabilities and tube options.

Early-Era (1999–2000): Dx00/Dx01

Uses the JVC JCC1007A jungle IC. These are considered the best D-Series models for:

  • RGB moddability
  • Minimal raster bloom
  • 2-line comb filter
  • Better build quality
  • 5W speakers on all sizes

Models: AV-27D200, AV-32D200, AV-27D500, AV-32D500, AV-36D500, AV-27D800, AV-32D800, AV-36D800, AV-27D201, AV-32D201, AV-36D201, AV-27D501, AV-32D501, AV-36D501

Red push fix: In service menu, set DEMO AX RY and CMP D AX R to "0"

Middle-Era (2001): Dx02

Uses the Toshiba TB1253AN jungle IC. Still RGB moddable with some trade-offs:

  • 3-line comb filter (improved)
  • Cost-cutting begins
  • Silver cases introduced
  • 27" speakers reduced to 1.2W
  • 20" models introduced with 1W speakers

Models: AV-20D202, AV-27D202, AV-32D202, AV-36D202, etc.

Red push fix: Set R Y GAIN, CD MATRIX, CMP R Y GAIN, and CMP CD MATRIX to "000"

PAL support: Set service menu option V 48HZ to "0" to enable PAL video

Late-Era (2002–2004): Dx03/Dx04/Dx05

Uses TM8812C jungle IC variants. NOT RGB moddable.

Models: AV-20D303, AV-27D303, AV-32D303, AV-36D303, AV-27D304, etc.

Red push fix: 2002-2003 models use NTSC MAT set to "000". Later 2003-2004 models (FE2/FE5 chassis) have no red push fix available.

Tube Identification

Tube manufacturer is indicated by a letter beside the serial number on the model tag:

Letter Manufacturer
(none)/R RCA/Thomson
S Samsung
B LG/Goldstar
M Matsushita/Panasonic
H Hitachi
Y Toshiba
YM M.T. Picture Display Co. (post-2003)

Tubes by Screen Size

27" Tubes

  • A68AEG25X (RCA, 1999-2000 only) – Superior tube with flatter curvature and finer dot pitch
  • A68ADT25X (RCA, 2001+) – "Bubble curve" design, more common but lower quality
  • A68QDN891X (Samsung, 2001+) – Good alternative to RCA ADT tubes

32" Tubes

  • A80LJF30X (Hitachi) – Default on most models
  • M80JUA061X (Panasonic) – Good quality alternative
  • A80AEJ10/15X (RCA) – ADT family
  • A80AKB50X (M.T.) – Post-2003
  • A80QCF240X (LG) – Rare, found in AV-32D201

36" Tubes

  • A90AEJ15X (RCA) – Standard
  • A90AFX15X (RCA) – With invar shadow mask (rare, found in AV-36D800)
  • A90AHH50X (Toshiba) – Invar shadow mask, highly desirable
  • A90LPY30X (Hitachi)
  • A90LLD361X (Panasonic)
  • A90AKB50X (M.T.) – Post-2003

Recommendations

For best results, seek out:

  • 1999-2000 models (Dx00/Dx01 chassis) for RGB mod capability
  • 27" models with Samsung tubes (S) over RCA ADT tubes (R)
  • 36" models consistently have good tubes regardless of brand
  • Early AEG tubes (27") are superior but rare

Tubes to avoid:

  • RCA ADT and AEJ family tubes on 27" models tend to have more issues
  • Late-era chassis (2002+) cannot be RGB modded

External Links

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