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The JVC AV-20F476 is a 20" flat CRT television from JVC's I'Art series, manufactured by JVC themselves in Mexico. Released around 2005, it uses the same tube as the Magnavox 20MS3442/17. The TV features a Toshiba jungle chip (TA1218AN) and a 3-line digital comb filter for excellent picture processing.

Features

Real Flat CRT with INVAR Shadow Mask
3-Line Digital Comb Filter
Component Video Input (supports 480p progressive scan)
BBE High Definition Sound
Theater Status modes (TheaterPro/Standard/Theater/Dynamic/Game)
MTS Stereo and SAP
Hyper Surround Sound
On-screen clock with over-the-air time setting
V-Chip parental controls
Universal remote control with DVD control capability

Notes

This set uses a Toshiba jungle chip and has excellent picture processing. Sound quality is notable due to its dual 12W rated speakers.

The case has a distinctive boxy design—rather than a gradual round-tapering, the backing that encases the picture tube appears almost fully rectangular when viewed from the back.

As with many mid-2000s flat CRTs, it can exhibit some horizontal linearity issues where the edges stretch out, scrunching the picture toward the center of the screen.

Service Mode

Entering service mode on the AV-20F476, AV-20F475, and similar models:

With the power on, press the SLEEP TIMER button on the remote to display "0 Minutes"
Press the VIDEO STATUS button and the DISPLAY button simultaneously—the service menu will appear

Use a dedicated video input (not RF) so that the text is legible.

Related Models

The same general internals also power the JVC AV-27F476 and JVC AV-32F476.

External Links

Matt Pilz - CRT Collective: JVC I'Art 20" AV-20F476 (October 2006)

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 |model_code=AV-20F476
+|series=I'Art
 |crt_type=TV
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+|form_factor=Standard
+|image_main=JVC AV-20F476 front.jpg
+|images=JVC AV-20F476 analog notice sticker.jpg, JVC AV-20F476 model label.jpg, JVC AV-20F476 rear inputs.jpg, JVC AV-20F476 rear view.jpg, JVC I'Art shipping box AV-20F476.jpg
+|screen_size_in=20
+|aspect_ratio=4:3
+|height=18.9 in
+|width=26.2 in
+|depth=19.8 in
+|weight=55 lb
+|tube_type=Slot mask
+|chassis=A109
+|remote_control=RM-C1258G
+|tube=A51QDX993X002
+|speaker_type=Stereo
+|speaker_watts=12W × 2
+|av_system=NTSC
+|tuner_system=NTSC-M
+|h_scan_min=15
+|h_scan_max=15
+|v_scan_min=60
+|v_scan_max=60
+|frequency=60Hz
 }}
+{{CRT voltage range
+|voltage_min=120
+|voltage_max=120
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=ANT
+|signal=RF
+|connector=RF (F-type)
+|count=1
+|audio=None
+|location=rear
+|notes=VHF/UHF antenna input
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=Video 1
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|audio=Stereo
+|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=Video 2
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|audio=Stereo
+|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=front
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=S-Video
+|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
+|connector=Mini-DIN-4
+|count=1
+|audio=Stereo
+|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=Component
+|signal=Component (YPbPr)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|audio=Stereo
+|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=Audio Out
+|output_type=Audio
+|signal=Analog stereo
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=Fixed level audio output
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=Headphone
+|output_type=Audio
+|signal=Analog stereo
+|connector=3.5mm TRS
+|count=1
+|location=front
+}}
+{{CRT link
+|link_type=Manufacturer
+|link_source=JVC
+|link_url=https://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027361
+}}
+{{CRT link
+|link_type=Database
+|link_source=CRT Database
+|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/jvc/jvc-av-20f476
+}}
+The '''JVC AV-20F476''' is a 20" flat CRT television from JVC's I'Art series, manufactured by JVC themselves in Mexico. Released around 2005, it uses the same tube as the Magnavox 20MS3442/17. The TV features a Toshiba jungle chip (TA1218AN) and a 3-line digital comb filter for excellent picture processing.
+== Features ==
+* Real Flat CRT with INVAR Shadow Mask
+* 3-Line Digital Comb Filter
+* Component Video Input (supports 480p progressive scan)
+* BBE High Definition Sound
+* Theater Status modes (TheaterPro/Standard/Theater/Dynamic/Game)
+* MTS Stereo and SAP
+* Hyper Surround Sound
+* On-screen clock with over-the-air time setting
+* V-Chip parental controls
+* Universal remote control with DVD control capability
+== Notes ==
+This set uses a Toshiba jungle chip and has excellent picture processing. Sound quality is notable due to its dual 12W rated speakers.
+The case has a distinctive boxy design—rather than a gradual round-tapering, the backing that encases the picture tube appears almost fully rectangular when viewed from the back.
+As with many mid-2000s flat CRTs, it can exhibit some horizontal linearity issues where the edges stretch out, scrunching the picture toward the center of the screen.
+== Service Mode ==
+Entering service mode on the AV-20F476, AV-20F475, and similar models:
+# With the power on, press the '''SLEEP TIMER''' button on the remote to display "0 Minutes"
+# Press the '''VIDEO STATUS''' button and the '''DISPLAY''' button simultaneously—the service menu will appear
+Use a dedicated video input (not RF) so that the text is legible.
+== Related Models ==
+The same general internals also power the [[JVC AV-27F476]] and [[JVC AV-32F476]].
+== External Links ==
+* [https://mattpilz.com/crt-collective-jvc-iart-20-av-20f476-october-2006/ Matt Pilz - CRT Collective: JVC I'Art 20" AV-20F476 (October 2006)]
+[[Category:JVC CRTs]]
+[[Category:20-inch CRTs]]
+[[Category:CRT TVs]]
+[[Category:I'Art series]]