JVC C-1336

Overview

The JVC C-1336 is a 13-inch personal color monitor/receiver from JVC's TELSTAR television line, built around the VX chassis.<ref name="jvc-overview">JVC Pro — C-1336 Product Overview (archived)</ref> It carried an MSRP of $299.00.

The VX chassis was designed to deliver reliable picture quality in a compact form factor, with specialized video circuitry for improved performance.<ref name="jvc-tech">JVC Pro — C-1336 Technical Description (archived)</ref> The C-1336 features an 82-channel electronic tuner covering VHF channels 2–13 and UHF channels 14–83, with a 14-channel preset system that allows direct-access channel selection via the infrared remote control.<ref name="jvc-tech" /><ref name="jvc-specs">JVC Pro — C-1336 Specifications (archived)</ref>

The full-function infrared remote provides control over power, volume, timer settings, on-screen display, and 14-digit direct-access channel selection.<ref name="jvc-tech" /> A multi on-screen display shows channel number, video mode, and audio level in digital format. A built-in sleep timer provides automatic shut-off after 60 minutes, with an LED indicator on the front panel.<ref name="jvc-tech" />

Audio output is 1.2 watts mono through a single 8cm (3-1/4") round speaker.<ref name="jvc-specs" /> A rear AV input terminal accepts composite video (1Vp-p, 75Ω) and mono audio for connection to a VCR or other video source.<ref name="jvc-tech" /><ref name="jvc-specs" /> A built-in combination rabbit ears antenna with loop element is mounted on the cabinet.<ref name="jvc-overview" />

The C-1336 measures 14-5/8" W × 15" D × 13-7/8" H and weighs 22.7 lbs.<ref name="jvc-specs" />

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