JVC Pro Website Archival Guide
This page documents the methodology used to archive discontinued CRT monitor and television product data from JVC's Professional Products website (pro.jvc.com) into EveryCRT.
Background
JVC's Professional Products division maintained detailed product pages for its monitors, televisions, and other AV equipment at pro.jvc.com. When products were discontinued, JVC removed the primary product page link (features.jsp) but left many of the underlying sub-pages accessible via direct URL. This means that while the main product listing returns an empty or generic page, a significant amount of product data can still be reconstructed by querying the alternate endpoints directly.
Each product in the JVC Pro database is assigned a model ID (e.g., MDL101402) which is used across all URL endpoints. Model IDs are globally assigned across JVC's entire product database — they are not sequential within a given product category.
URL endpoints
Every product page on pro.jvc.com is built from a set of JSP endpoints, each identified by a feature_id parameter. The base URL pattern is:
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/{page}.jsp?model_id={MODEL_ID}&feature_id={FEATURE_ID}
The following table lists all known endpoints. Data availability varies by model — newer models (late 1990s onward) tend to have richer data across more endpoints, while older models (mid-1980s) may only have a populated Product Overview page.
| Feature ID | JSP Page | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | list_price.jsp |
Price & Warranty | MSRP and warranty information |
| 01 | tech_desc.jsp |
Product Overview | Primary data source. Feature bullet list, MSRP. Usually the most reliably populated page. |
| 02 | tech_desc.jsp |
Technical Description | Extended technical narrative (same JSP, different feature_id) |
| 03 | specs.jsp |
Specifications | Structured spec table (resolution, weight, power, dimensions, etc.) |
| 04 | pics.jsp |
Pictures | Product photos with download links |
| 05 | accessories.jsp |
Accessories | Compatible accessories and part numbers |
| 06 | packages.jsp |
Packages | Bundle/package configurations |
| 07 | promotions.jsp |
Promotions | Promotional offers (rarely populated for discontinued models) |
| 08 | press_res.jsp |
Press Releases | Related press releases |
| 09 | article_rev.jsp |
Articles & Reviews | Third-party articles and reviews |
| 10 | case_hist.jsp |
Case History | Deployment case studies |
| 11 | inst_man.jsp |
Technical Manuals | PDF manuals and instruction documents |
| 12 | color_broch.jsp |
Brochures | Marketing brochures and catalog pages (PDF) |
| 13 | faq.jsp |
FAQ | Frequently asked questions |
| 15 | bid_specs.jsp |
Bid Specifications | Key reference page. Detailed technical specs often including exact dimensions, UL listing status, and features not listed elsewhere. Used for government/institutional procurement. |
| 16 | drawings.jsp |
Drawings | Technical/dimensional drawings |
| 17 | software_dow.jsp |
Software & Firmware | Firmware updates and software downloads |
| 18 | similar.jsp |
Similar Models | Cross-references to related products |
| 19 | vid_clip.jsp |
Video Clips | Promotional or demo video content |
| 21 | case_hist.jsp |
Order Parts Online | Parts ordering portal (same JSP as Case History, different feature_id) |
| 22 | 3rd_party.jsp |
3rd Party Support | Third-party support and integration partners |
Note: Feature ID 14 is not used. Feature IDs 20 and above reuse some JSP page names with different feature_id values.
Key data sources
For a typical discontinued CRT monitor, the most valuable endpoints are:
- Product Overview (feature_id=01) — Almost always has content. Provides a feature bullet list and MSRP. This is the minimum data source for even the oldest models.
- Specifications (feature_id=03) — Structured spec table with resolution (TVL), weight, power draw, input/output details, and sometimes dimensions.
- Bid Specifications (feature_id=15) — Often contains data not found on the standard specs page, including exact dimensions (W×H×D), UL listing status, detailed tuner specifications, and rack mounting information. This page was designed for government and institutional procurement and tends to be very thorough.
- Pictures (feature_id=04) — Product photos. Images are typically hosted at
http://pro.jvc.com/pro/attributes/monitor/photos/general/{model}.jpg. - Technical Manuals (feature_id=11) and Brochures (feature_id=12) — PDF documents. When available, these are archived as Document pages on EveryCRT rather than as direct CRT links.
Product database browser
JVC also provides an interactive product database browser at:
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/qml/asp_qml.asp
This is a tree-based viewer that allows browsing all products — including discontinued models — organized by category. It can be used to identify the complete inventory of discontinued models that should be archived, and to discover model IDs that may not appear in the standard category listing pages.
Discontinued product categories
The following category listing pages on pro.jvc.com contain discontinued CRT monitors and related equipment:
- Basic & Monitor/Receivers (DISC1.4.3) — Consumer and prosumer monitor/receivers with built-in tuners
- CCTV B&W Monitors (DISC4.3.2) — Professional black-and-white CCTV/surveillance monitors
Additional discontinued categories may exist for studio monitors, field monitors, and other professional display equipment.
Archival workflow
When archiving a JVC Pro discontinued product to EveryCRT:
- Identify the model ID from the category listing page or the QML product database browser.
- Fetch the Product Overview (feature_id=01) to confirm the model name, type, and MSRP.
- Fetch Specifications (feature_id=03) and Bid Specifications (feature_id=15) for technical data.
- Check Pictures (feature_id=04) for product photos to upload.
- Check Technical Manuals (feature_id=11) and Brochures (feature_id=12) for PDF documents.
- Create or update the CRT model page on EveryCRT with all available data.
- Add Template:Tl entries pointing to the Product Overview page (and Bid Specifications if populated) as Manufacturer archival links.
- Create Document pages for any available PDFs (manuals, brochures, catalog pages).
- Write a short Overview section on the wiki page citing the JVC Pro source URLs.
