JVC AV-27D503: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 21:45, 27 February 2026

Description

The JVC AV-27D503 is a 27" consumer CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's D-Series line. This is the flagship 27" model featuring Dual Tuner Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with EZ Surfing functionality, which allows users to scroll through channels via the PIP window while on-screen text displays program information.

Technical Details

The AV-27D503 uses the GE chassis with a 3-Line Digital Comb Filter for improved composite and RF image quality. Component video inputs support 480i and 480p signals for use with DVD players and progressive scan sources.

Audio features include BBE High Definition Audio processing and Hyper Surround sound. The TheaterPro 6500K color temperature setting provides a warmer picture for film viewing.

The remote control model is RM-C251, an illuminated universal remote with TV, VCR, and DVD control capability.

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) - "bubble curve" tube
S = Samsung (A68QDN891X) - generally preferred by enthusiasts

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

Related Models

JVC AV-27D203 - 27" D203 model without PIP
JVC AV-27D303 - 27" D303 model without PIP
JVC AV-32D503 - 32" D503 model with PIP
JVC AV-36D503 - 36" D503 flagship with PIP

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 {{CRT model
 |brand=JVC
-|model=AV-27D503
+|model_code=AV-27D503
-|type=Television
+|image_main=JVC AV-27D503 front.jpg
-|screen_size_inches=27
-|year_released=2002
-|signals=Component (YPbPr),S-Video (Y/C),Composite (CVBS),RF
-|connectors=RCA (connector),Mini-DIN-4,RF (F-type)
-|tube_brand=RCA, Samsung
-|tube_model=A68ADT25X (R); A68QDN891X (S)
-|comb_filter=3-line
-|speakers_watts=1.2
 |series=D-Series
+|crt_type=TV
+|screen_size_in=27
+|aspect_ratio=4:3
+|chassis=GE
+|mfg_date=2002
+|width_mm=752
+|height_mm=591
+|depth_mm=533
+|weight_kg=33.0
+|power_watts=123
+|remote=RM-C251
+|features=D-Series, Dual Tuner PIP, EZ Surfing, 3-Line Digital Comb Filter, Component Video, TheaterPro 6500K, BBE High Definition Audio, Hyper Surround, V-Chip, XDS Auto Clock Set
 }}
-== Overview ==
+{{CRT input
+|signal=RF
+|connector=RF (F-type)
+|location=Rear
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=Front
+}}
-The '''JVC AV-27D503''' is a 27" consumer CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's [[D-Series]] line. This late-era D-Series model uses the GE3 chassis with the Toshiba TM8812C- jungle IC.
+{{CRT input
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=Rear
+}}
-The AV-27D503 features component video input, making it popular for retro gaming. However, unlike earlier D-Series models, this 2002 revision cannot be RGB modded due to the different jungle chip architecture.
+{{CRT input
+|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
+|connector=Mini-DIN-4
+|location=Front
+}}
-=== Tube Identification ===
+{{CRT input
+|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
+|connector=Mini-DIN-4
+|location=Rear
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|signal=Component (YPbPr)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=Rear
+}}
+{{CRT link
+|link_type=Manufacturer
+|link_source=JVC
+|link_url=https://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026903
+}}
-The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the model tag:
+{{CRT link
-* '''R''' - RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X) - "bubble curve" tube, considered less desirable
+|link_type=Database
-* '''S''' - Samsung (A68QDN891X) - generally preferred by enthusiasts
+|link_source=JVC CRTs of North America Catalog
+|link_url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zYdK1r8ASXQ2PrHkga4a_yT6VtbD2khOTtcqkzPRgX8
+}}
-The Samsung tube is considered superior to the RCA ADT-family tube.
+== Description ==
+The JVC AV-27D503 is a 27" consumer CRT television released in 2002 as part of JVC's D-Series line. This is the flagship 27" model featuring Dual Tuner Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with EZ Surfing functionality, which allows users to scroll through channels via the PIP window while on-screen text displays program information.
-=== Technical Notes ===
+== Technical Details ==
+The AV-27D503 uses the GE chassis with a 3-Line Digital Comb Filter for improved composite and RF image quality. Component video inputs support 480i and 480p signals for use with DVD players and progressive scan sources.
-* Uses late-era D-Series chassis (Dx03) with Toshiba TM8812C- jungle
+Audio features include BBE High Definition Audio processing and Hyper Surround sound. The TheaterPro 6500K color temperature setting provides a warmer picture for film viewing.
-* '''Cannot''' be RGB modded (unlike earlier D-Series)
-* 3-line comb filter for improved composite video quality
-* 1.2W speakers per channel (cost reduction from earlier models)
-* 27" models from 2001 onwards lack E/W circuit for full geometry adjustment
-=== Service Menu - Red Push Fix ===
+The remote control model is RM-C251, an illuminated universal remote with TV, VCR, and DVD control capability.
-For 2002-2003 D-Series models, red push can be disabled via the service menu:
+=== Tube Identification ===
-* Set '''NTSC MAT''' to "000"
+The tube brand can be identified by the letter beside the serial number on the back of the set:
+* '''R''' = RCA/Thomson (A68ADT25X) - "bubble curve" tube
+* '''S''' = Samsung (A68QDN891X) - generally preferred by enthusiasts
-== Other Links ==
+=== 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'''
-{{CRT link
+== Related Models ==
-|link_type=Database
+* [[JVC AV-27D203]] - 27" D203 model without PIP
-|link_source=JVC CRTs of North America Catalog
+* [[JVC AV-27D303]] - 27" D303 model without PIP
-|link_url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTvcz7S0eC78tQhLhbLDOi3UVgacK02QRuGjCNwwngmRFHGujTiuePlwWkyK6QbGmitRAeWncJJNcE/pub
+* [[JVC AV-32D503]] - 32" D503 model with PIP
-}}
+* [[JVC AV-36D503]] - 36" D503 flagship with PIP
 [[Category:JVC CRTs]]
+[[Category:27-inch CRTs]]
+[[Category:2002 CRTs]]
+[[Category:4:3 CRTs]]
 [[Category:D-Series]]
-[[Category:Component video CRTs]]