JVC AV-36F803

Features

The JVC AV-36F803 is the flagship 36" television from JVC's I'Art series, featuring a Real Flat picture tube with an Invar shadow mask for improved color accuracy and reduced glare. This model includes 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and an additional rear input compared to the F703/F713 models.

Picture Technology

Real Flat Picture Tube – Flat screen design reduces corner distortion and ambient light reflections
Invar Shadow Mask – Maintains color purity and prevents thermal drift
Hyper Deflection Yoke – Improves electron beam accuracy for better edge-to-edge focus
Real Color Creation – Enhanced color reproduction circuitry
Real Detail Creation – Sharpness enhancement for improved detail
Velocity Scan Modulation (VSM) – Edge enhancement that can be toggled on/off
3-Line Digital Comb Filter – Reduces dot crawl and cross-color artifacts
Purity Adjustment – Service menu option available on 36" models to correct color purity issues caused by magnetic interference

Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

2-Tuner PIP – Watch two different channels simultaneously
On/Move – Position PIP window in any corner
Freeze – Capture still image in PIP window
Swap – Exchange main and PIP pictures
Source – Select PIP input source (TV, V-1, V-2, V-3, V-4)
EZ-Surf – Surf channels in PIP without changing main picture

Audio Features

BBE High Definition Sound – Audio enhancement for improved clarity
Hyper Surround – Simulated surround sound from built-in speakers
MTS/SAP – Stereo broadcast and Second Audio Program support

Convenience Features

181-Channel Tuner – Covers VHF, UHF, and cable frequencies
V-Chip – Parental control with US and Canadian ratings support
Closed Captioning – With text mode support
Sleep Timer – 15 to 180 minutes in 15-minute increments
On/Off Timer – Programmable power scheduling with Timer Preview
16:9 Mode – Anamorphic widescreen display for DVD content
TheaterPro D6500K – Color temperature preset optimized for film viewing
Channel Guard – Individual channel locking
Front Panel Lock – Prevents unauthorized setting changes

Notes

The 2-Tuner PIP function may not operate correctly with certain cable boxes that only pass one channel signal
Progressive scan DVD players (31.5 kHz output) are not compatible with this television
When using component input for PIP, only the composite (V2 VIDEO) signal will display in the PIP window
Part of the same chassis family as the AV-36F703 and AV-36F713
At 189.2 lb, this is one of the heaviest consumer CRT televisions – use caution when moving

Related Models

JVC AV-36F703 – Base 36" I'Art model
JVC AV-36F713 – Mid-tier 36" I'Art model
JVC AV-27F803 – 27" version with PIP
JVC AV-32F803 – 32" version with PIP