JVC AV-20F476
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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.
