JVC Glossary of Audio Video Terminology

This list is proprietary to JVC products, but many terms and acronyms are universal for all electronics from all manufacturers. Courtesy JVC America.

Our P.E.M. D.D. converter has two to four times the resolution of conventional 1-Bit D.A.C. (Digital Audio Circuits) systems, with two independent pulse waves, that are later combined to more than double the resolution greatly enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.
The JVC 12 CD changer line-up is among the smallest designs available today. Through a JVC breakthrough innovation in ultra-thin laser pickup, and a newly designed 12-disc magazine, the JVC 12 CD changers increase your audio entertainment options.
Provides enhanced color purity and reduces dot crawl. This is accomplished by separating the chrominance and luminance parts of the video signal in the digital domain. Our digital 2 line filter compares two consecutive scanning lines within on field of video. It then makes adjustments to reduce cross-color interference.
(Picture in Picture) has never been so easy. No annoying splitters or extra connections. Select the Source of PIP and you're watching two programs at once.
3 Independent trays with play exchange behind flip-down door. Play exchange allows the music to continue while you exchange cd's in the remaining tray's.
It takes just two front speakers to enjoy 3-dimensional surround sound with 3D-Phonic from JVC, a radically new approach to home theater sound. Dialog is fixed on the TV screen as a virtual sound source, while the surround components are synthesized by a sophisticated digital signal processor, mixed with the front signals, and played back by the two front speakers.
Provides enhanced color purity and reduces dot crawl. This is accomplished by separating the chrominance and luminance parts of the video signal in the digital domain. Our 3D YC comb filter converts analog signals to digital. By using that digital signal process and frame memory technology, it checks the picture vertically and horizontally with the adjacent frames. This leads to better separation of color and black and white information. The result is a clear, sharp picture without flickering and virtually no dot-crawl or color interference.
At the touch of a GAIN button, the 3-mode control attenuates output so you can adjust volume in fine steps--convenient for late night listening. Even at low listening levels, the control helps reduce noise and improve sound quality.
The newly-developed one-chip IC combines 40-second memory with the "defrag" LSI. When a jolt causes pickup mistracking, the memory stores the music in fragments. The LSI then "defrags" the music and sends it out in the correct order to the D/A converter. JVC Portable CD Players are practically shock-proof.
The A/V COMPU LINK takes the next step in making JVC entertainment a one step process. With the simple insertion of a video tape, audio CD, or cassette into a COMPU LINK component, a series of automated events is undertaken, resulting in the activation of the complementing JVC COMPU LINK products.
The remote control for our receivers operates not only the unit itself, but also JVC CD players, DVD players, Cassette decks, and JVC video equipment. With all JVC receivers except for the RX-558VBK, a multi-brand remote is standard: you can recall preprogrammed codes to control video equipment from other makers at a touch. The JVC remote even controls the basic functions of you cable box and DBS system.
(ACS) Controls high frequencies to prevent deterioration of the signal-to-noise ratio and improve clarity for better balance with deep lows. The circuit delivers balanced response over the entire audible range by activating only when a high-frequency signal occurs.
The Active Hyper Bass Pro Sound System features a Q control circuit instead of a cut-off frequency circuit. This dynamically enhances the range of the boost frequencies through feedback according to output level. This results in a superb bass response as well as sharp vocals, all this without sacrificing the mid-range response. The new Q circuitry minimizes the suppression and muffling of mid range frequencies while reproducing dynamic low frequency sound. Mid range frequency sounds gain natural presence and clarity, while the resonant bass is crisply defined at all times, resulting in a distinctive sound presence with better overall balance.
Active Hyper-Bass SUPER PRO actively controls the boost of low frequencies, to improve bass response and minimize distortion, while compensating for the high frequencies. This not only ensures a harmonious balance between highs and lows, but also delivers a clearer and crisper sound for highs.
Optimized Recording & Playback picture performance. Intelligent IC automatically … Judges head condition to maintain original performance and judges tape quality to maximize potential of tape being used.
(Sound Control Memory) With Sound Control Memory, you can enjoy preset equalization patterns (POP/Beat/Soft) or create your own customized sound patterns. Or you can combine bass, treble and loudness (or BBE) settings to create your own custom EQ. Advanced SCM gives you the option of "linking" an EQ to each source.
(Automatic FM Noise Suppressor) Reduces high frequency noise using a high-cut filter.
(Analog Hyper Zoom) Fast zooming with awesome magnification. Variable speed zoom by finger pressure with numeric zoom ratio readout in viewfinder/monitor.
Apacon is a circuit that enhances picture sharpness. Details are enhanced to deliver a crisper, sharper picture.
The audio level lets you precisely adjust the volume of what you're recording.
Keep you hands on the wheel, and off the volume control. Audio Cruise Mode automatically adjusts the volume level whenever a change in your engine's RPM level is detected. When you speed up or slow down, your listening levels follow suit, compensating for engine and road noise.
Optimized playback picture performance.Intelligent IC automatically … Judges head condition to maintain original performance and judges tape quality to maximize potential of tape being used.
Intelligent feature helps prevent incomplete recordings.Records in SP as long as possible, then automatically switches to EPto ensure the entire program fits on the tape.
JVC's AV COMPU LINK EX lets select model televisions accept commands from select JVC receiver remote controls, making the TV the heart of the JVC Home Entertainment System. Simply insert a pre-recorded videotape into your AV COMPU LINK VCR, or a disc into the DVD Player, and the receiver will select the proper EQ settings, surround mode, and volume - everything, even the TV turns on automatically.
(Audio Video) jack that connects another component's output. Found on the back of receivers, TV's, VCR's and other audio/video products.
(Audio Video) jack that (Audio Video) jack that connects another component's input. Found on the back of receivers, TV's, VCR's and other audio/video products.
Because sometimes you want to see what's going on behind the menu, and sometimes want to have a sharp black background to make the text pop, JVC's background feature let's you choose, black or clear.
Provides crystal clear high frequency sound with improved ability to react quicker and more accurately than conventional tweeters.
Allows for more convenient hook up of larger gauge, higher performance speaker wires.
Based on careful analysis of sound behavior and the physical characteristics of the human ear, BBE sound processing accurately shapes sound to ensure maximum realism. With clear high frequencies and crisp vocals, you can be assured that the sound you get is the closet possible to the original recording.
BBE
Based on careful analysis of sound behavior and the physical characteristics of the human ear, BBE sound processing accurately shapes sound to ensure maximum realism. With clear high frequencies and crisp vocals, you can be assured that the sound you get is the closet possible to the original recording.
(Barcus Berry Electronics) High Definition Sound ensures that the sound you hear is as true to the original recording as possible. High frequencies are clearer, vocal are crisper, and bass is rich and full. With BBE II, JVC's exclusive controllets you choose a custom response from among three alternatives, depending on the type of music you listen to.
Beep Tone Support confirms operations with beep sounds to give you audio confirmation while driving.
Our new generation of chassis design means brilliant whites, and velvety blacks, for a dynamic high contrast picture.
The video light that "thinks" for you. Automatically turns on when light is insufficient and turns off when it is sufficient.
A cassette stabilizing pad is used to hold the cassette firmly; it presses against the center of the cassette shell so that any vibrations and resonance are dampened. Thus, better sounding cassette tapes in both record and playback modes.
CD player feature that displays a CD's title, the song title, and the artist's name from specially encoded discs.
(Compact Disc Recordable)Format designed for use with audio-only recorders; encoded with Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). A small percentage of its price is funneled to an artist/performer royalty fund. This is a write once only format.
(Compact Disc Rewritable)Recordable and rewritable CD format.
When the center channel speaker is different in design from the front left and right speakers, this control lets the user overcome the sonic differences of the different speakers which results in more consistent, more balanced sound quality.
Cone features an extremely hard additive called alumina, to combine high power, natural flat response and pure clarity.
The CD play features include: Skip tracks, Search for a certain track, Repeat a track or entire disc* play tracks in Random order, or Intro Scan each track or each disc.* Direct Track Access allows you to access any individual track quickly with the touch of a button.
Optimize your viewing preferences.Set the video (tint, color, picture, brightness, and detail) options to suit your tastes. Once you have done so you can access the saved setting as "choice".
Closed Caption displays a TV program's audio as text and decodes other text information that is included in a program.
CNR
(Chroma Noise Reduction) Removes uneven color noise from playback signal for truer color reproduction.
See more of the show with less interruption.This system recognizes commercials by their fade-to-black sequences and standardized lengths. Special codes are placed at these spots so that during playback the VCR skips the commercials. The tape must be both recorded and played back with Commercial Advance set to ON for this function to operate. It WILL NOT WORK with tapes recorded on other decks not equipped with this feature.
Elements that make up a video signal: luminance, which represents brightness in the image, and separate red and blue signals (expressed as either Y R-Y B-Y or Y Pb Pr). Component video is superior to both composite and S-video because it provides improved color purity, superior color detail, and reduces NTSC artifacts. Three-jack video output of a video device (such as a DVD player), or the input of a TV to send /receive the luminance (Y) and two color difference signals, each on a separate colored RCA cable.
Elements that make up a video signal: luminance, which represents brightness in the image, and separate red and blue signals (expressed as either Y R-Y B-Y or Y Pb Pr). Component video is superior to both composite and S-video because it provides improved color purity, superior color detail, and reduces NTSC artifacts. Three-jack video output of a video device (such as a DVD player), or the input of a TV to send /receive the luminance (Y) and two color difference signals, each on a separate colored RCA cable.
Elements that make up a video signal: luminance, which represents brightness in the image, and separate red and blue signals (expressed as either Y R-Y B-Y or Y Pb Pr). Component video is superior to both composite and S-video because it provides improved color purity, superior color detail, and reduces NTSC artifacts. Three-jack video output of a video device (such as a DVD player), or the input of a TV to send /receive the luminance (Y) and two color difference signals, each on a separate colored RCA cable.
Video signal combining luminance and chrominance, burst signal and sync data (horizontal and vertical). Also, a direct video connection using an RCA-type plug or jack; it's superior to the RF type of connection but inferior to S-video and component video.
Video signal combining luminance and chrominance, burst signal and sync data (horizontal and vertical). Also, a direct video connection using an RCA-type plug or jack; it's superior to the RF type of connection but inferior to S-video and component video.
Video signal combining luminance and chrominance, burst signal and sync data (horizontal and vertical). Also, a direct video connection using an RCA-type plug or jack; it's superior to the RF type of connection but inferior to S-video and component video.
This is a commuter-controlled record calibration. To enjoy the highest performance from your favorite tape, the deck's recording parameters must be calibrated (optimized) for that tape. Our TD-W354BK features COMPU CALIBRATION, a one-touch computer-controlled record calibration system developed just for this purpose. It adjusts bias, equalization and level (sensitivity) to ensure flat response, low distortion and extended high frequency response. Conveniently, the last calibrated parameters are kept in memory for each type (normal, chrome, and metal) and for each of the double cassette decks.
The creation of the COMPU LINK system came about out of the previously unanswered call to simplify the often tedious process of preparing an audio/video system to play a video tape or an audio CD. COMPU LINK utilizes intuitive technology to allow an effec
Simply select and press the CD, TAPE, TUNER, or CD-CH button and the COMPU PLAY feature automatically turns the system power on and starts play. You can also insert a CD or cassette into a receiver, and once again COMPU PLAY will trigger your system to tu
This stylish speaker design offers sonic as well as aesthetics benefits. First, the circular interior reduces generation of standing wavesthat would emphasize a particular frequency range. Second the round exterior reduces the diffraction effect that occurs on the baffle board, resulting in smooth horizontal imaging.
(Digital Active Clear Bass)Gives you tight lows and clear, wide-range response irrespective of volume levels. The boost circuit is controlled according to the detected output level, ensuring low distortion, even at high volume. Low frequencies centered at about 70Hz, are boosted without degrading clarity in the mid and high ranges.
Dark Tint (Cathode Ray Tube) creates a much greater contrast between darks and lights over a standard CRT, and increases the depth of the black and dark colors on the screen.
Many of JVC's Mobile receivers provide an extra level of security by permitting the removal of the front control panel. This feature allows you take the controls with you when you leave your vehicle.
A heavy and rigid Diecast aluminum frame provides the speaker unit with unmoving support so low frequencies are played back with clarity and punch.
Extremely high picture quality, recognized worldwide. A must have feature for "Quality Freaks". TBC (Time Base Corrector) digitally removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even on old tapes. Also eliminates color distortion caused by jitter in the color signal. 3-Dimensional Digital Circuit with Frame Memory creates a solid base for new digital technologies with a 2Mb or 4Mb memory. Digital YNR/CNR removes noise to improve the S/N ratio by approximately 3db. Precise Digital 3-D Y/C Separation improves S/N, reduces image border dot interference, and yields better quality moving images with a Digital Comb Filter.
D.A.P. is a technology forged out of the market demand to recreate the larger than life sound experienced when enjoying a concert. The process of D.A.P. (Digital Audio Processing) deliver sounds sculpted to recreate the reflections and reverberations that make live performances so satisfying. Some JVC receivers contain up to six sound field patterns contained in the DAP's memory: DANCE CLUB, LIVE CLUB, LARGE THEATER, SMALL THEATER, CONCERT HALL AND CONCERT ARENA.
By simply turning to Auto mode or Pro mode you can access these creative functions. Special Effects •Classic Film •Strobe •Slow Shutter •Black and White •Cinema Scene Transitions •White fader •Black and White fader •Slide Wipe •Scroll Wide •Random •Mosaic Fader •Door Wipe •Dissolve
Fast zooming with awesome magnification.Variable speed zoom by finger pressure with numeric zoom ratio readout in viewfinder/monitor.
Designed to accept and control a number of digital inputs. Conveniently, you can assign these inputs to any digital source, including DVD, DBS, CD, MD and CD-R.
Special IC digitally optimizes picture quality.Reduces noise in low light, improves picture quality in a broader range of lighting conditions and enhances horizontal and vertical resolution.
The P.L.L. (phase locked loop) synthesized tuner, ensures drift-free broadcast reception. In addition P.L.L. features a preset function allowing for quick access to stations through seek tuning capability. This enables smooth transition to adjacent frequencies.
"• White fader • Black and White fader • Slide Wipe • Scroll Wide •Random • Mosaic Fader • Door Wipe Dissolve "
(Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) JVC is leading the way to the next generation of high-resolution large screen projection displays with continuing development of the D-ILA technology. D-ILA technology features high luminance, and high resolution.
An ultra compact 1.22" single panel D-ILA device that allows an incredible 1280 X 1028 pixel image to be produced. It uses reflective technology where light is bounced off a mirror-like layer underneath the pixels and does not pass through the pixel driving transistor layer allowing an astonishing 93% of the light to be reflected from the D-ILA Hologram Device.
The Direct CD Link was designed to give your existing stereo true CD sound using direct wiring to your speakers and receiver. When purchasing a CD changer many people are disappointed by the typical RF modulators that can muddle otherwise clear sounding music. The Direct Link was created to satisfy the desire for crystal clear CD sound from a CD changer.
All five power amplifiers of each JVC receiver are built from separate and distinct components to insure greatest fidelity and longest life. Other manufactures my use discrete outputs on the 2 front channels only, and use IC's (integrated circuits) for the center and rear channels causing increased distortion and shorter life expectancy.
Dolby Digital is the standard format on all DVD's DBS broadcasts and in DTV broadcasting. In a typical home theater settings, Dolby Digital is a 5.1-channel system with three speakers in the front and two speakers in the rear ( the ".1" IS the subwoofer). Unlike its analog 4 channel predecessor, Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital provides full stereo separation and full frequency band width in the two rear-surround speakers.
Dolby noise reduction systems effectively reduces the noise in recording, by approx.10db with B-type noise reduction and by approx. 20db with C-type noise reduction; the effect is clear, brilliant high frequencies and reduced background tape hiss to almost inaudible levels.
Analog surround sound encoding scheme that delivers four channels of information (front left, front right, front center, and a single channel for the two rear surround speakers) from 2-channel soundtracks, such as those from Hi-Fi VCR's and MTS stereo broadcasts.
Display features a second layer behind the first that displays an analog clock. For convenience, the clock remains lit in standby mode. It's equipped with dimmer function and 20-minute backup.
Display features a second layer behind the first that displays an analog clock. For convenience, the clock remains lit in standby mode. It's equipped with dimmer function and 20-minute backup.
Yo… Grand Master Flash, this box is for you!Featuring 4-drum pads with five different combinations called: standard, percussion, voice, tom tom and power this box is for the DJ in all of us. For added creativity the scratch jog offers two types of effects simulating a stylus scratching the surface of a record.
DTS
(Digital Theater Systems) Film and video surround system that incorporates 5.1 channels. DTS is well supported by hardware manufactures but not by software labels, and it's available on only a few DVD and CD titles.
The integrated digital still camera lets you shoot and store up to 44 (standard mode) or 22 (fine mode) shots in its internal memory. You can shoot stills only, or shoot stills while you record video.
(Time Scan) Noiseless high-speed search accompanied by normal sound-at any speed!No more noise lines during search. Use it like speed-reading. Save your time skimming over a football game, the news, etc.. (Pro-Slow) Great for sports...watch a key play in smooth slow motion and check if the umpire was right. Smooth, seamless slow motion-the way professional broadcasters do it on TV. Professional looking slow motion.
JVC receivers are enhanced by the benefits of Dynamic Super-A Amplification, both smooth sound reproduction practically free of switching and crossover distortions are just two of the sonic benefits that are present. The more popular Class AB amplifier designs can't compete sonically with Dynamic Super-A.
Contoured butyl rubber dampers and springs protect the pickup from shocks and vibrations.
Just pop the cassette into the provided VHS Playpak and play it on your VHS VCR.
Energy Star labeled products use less energy than other products, save you money on utility bills, and help protect the environment.
The Enhanced COMPU LINK Control System lets JVC receivers and other JVC audio components work together even more seamlessly. For instance, when you touch the PLAY button on a JVC CD player or cassette deck (or on the remote control), the source and the receiver are automatically turned on, the input is set for the chosen source on the receiver, and play begins.
This tactile switch offers an improved sense of control and ease of use, especially while driving.
Easy manual programming from start to finish.Just press start, stop, date, channel buttons that are neatly arranged in a special row on the remote control. As easy as 1,2,3,4,.
Generates harmonics of bass frequencies that are below the lowest playable frequency and adds them to the audible signals by shifting them into the audible range. The result…PHAT, thick, bass that kicks you in the head.
This feature allows the user to rewind and eject the tape automatically at the touch of a button on the remote control.
High-speed digital video and data interface technology standard for connecting digital television and computers to various components and peripherals, such as D VHS, set-top HDTV tuner boxes and digital camcorders. aka: IEEE 1394 and i.Link.
High-speed digital video and data interface technology standard for connecting digital television and computers to various components and peripherals, such as D VHS, set-top HDTV tuner boxes and digital camcorders. aka: IEEE 1394 and i.Link.
Models equipped with a Multi-Color LCD and Flip-Down Face feature a large, attractive display for easy information recognition. At night, the LCD display is dimmed automatically by the Dimmer so the glare won't bother you while driving. The convenient Contrast Control function lets you adjust the contrast to the most suitable level for the drivers position.
Extra video head, found on many high-end VCR's and all JVC camcorders, that erases the video signal during editing; it's designed to produce seamless edits and smooth, invisible transitions from one scene to the next.
For enhanced convenience in hooking up video games, camcorders, VCR's.
All JVC TV's are designed with front-firing speakers. Because the speakers are aimed directly at the viewer, a rich, clear sound stream is created that enhances both music soundtracks and dialog.
JVC cassette decks are provided with a full logic mechanism which lets you control cassette operation with just a tap on the keys. Other features include Blank Skip which automatically detects and skips over-10-second blank portions on the tape, and a smart auto-reverse function.
Make the most of video game play with game mode. This mode optimizes the color setup of your television to maximize your enjoyment of video game play.
Ghost Reduction Tuner improves the qualityof the source by reducing both regular ghosts from terrestrial broadcasts and pre-ghosts from cable broadcasts. Insuring a quality signal before you even record.
The Extra-Hard Permalloy heads ensure better electrical performance and a longer service life. Dual-azimuth alignment reduces azimuth error, and grooves in the head reduce magnetic particle accumulation for enhanced tape-to-head contract.
GUI
(Graphical User Interface)An interactive user-operation method using graphical icons and menu screen. Usually used by computer operating systems i.e..(Windows and Macintosh). A GUI makes it easier for the user to operate or control various functions using cursor keys while watching the on screen display.
Helps reduce service calls that are a result of "dirty heads".Automatically displays on-screen warning when heads become clogged.
Hi-Fi VHS Stereo with Built-in MTS JVC's Intelligent Switching Noise Reduction combined with 90 db dynamic range of the JVC Hi-Fi VHS gives you the very best in non-digital sound. Additionally, the built-in MTS decoder will let you receive and record stereo/SAP TV broadcasts in Hi-Fi VHS.
Our high resolution Color Viewfinder provides a large, high definition picture so you don't have to wait until after shooting to enjoy the view. Moreover, images are clearer and more natural thanks to the use of densely packed pixels.
A newly developed image sensor absorbs light more efficiently, ensuring a clear, bright picture with natural colorsand a high signal-to-noise ratio, especially when lighting is poor.
Bipolar transistors are able to withstand the excessive heat that is produced when delivering the necessary high current to drive low impedance loads (4 ohms or lower). This type of transistor is usually found in only the best high-end audio amplifiers.
Zero vibration, zero resonance, zero interference…our Z chassis concept make our receivers totally independent from the hazards of electrical and mechanical interaction occurring during operation, to ensure the highest fidelity. This concept is implemented in a host of ways: thick cabinet panels, extensive shielding, resonance-damping heat sinks and the shortest possible wiring lengths.
When mistracking occurs, the High-Speed Servo moves the pickup quickly back to its original position The latest Version 3.0 makes the pickup highly resistant to vibrations from many directions.
The D-ILA Hologram Color Filter refracts the incoming white light (from a 200W user replaceable ultra high -pressure mercury lamp) so that its Red, Green and Blue components are able to precisely strike the appropriate R,G and B pixel electrodes. This innovation allowed a single-panel D-ILA device to be developed.
Systems employing this feature are built around an artistic low-profile center unit with opaque illumination that gives a sense of class and maturity. The CD door slides open and closed smoothly at a touch of the remote button.
Most of our accurate, drift-free PLL synthesizer tuners feature JVC's exclusive HS-II tuner circuitry to eliminate undesirable noise caused by weak FM signals and suppress distortion caused by adjacent station interference.
(HPO) is a unique new cone material that delivers deep bass and improved high-frequency response. The diaphragm is an injected-molded design to increase strength and propagation speed. It has a distinctive pearl -like appearance thanks to the titanium dioxide film coating which is ideally suited to the riggers of mobile audio use.
(Kevlar) JVC's proprietary cone design was invented to ensure the highest sound quality, this rigid and lightweight cone material ensures clear low distortion sound. This material is often used in the finest pure audio high-end loudspeakers.
Hyper Bass Pro Sound System dynamically enhances the range of the boost frequencies through feedback according to output level. This results in a superb bass response as well as sharp vocals, all this without sacrificing the mid-range response. The new Q circuitry minimizes the suppression and muffling of mid range frequencies while reproducing dynamic low frequency sound. Mid range frequency sounds gain natural presence and clarity, while the resonant bass is crisply defined at all times, resulting in a distinctive sound presence with better overall balance.
Hyper Neo Olefin (HNO) cones made of microscopic line ceramic flakes and olefin copolymer produce a natural and dynamic response. They also feature superior resistance to water and high temperatures. Our high-polymer Hyper Neo Olefin cone produces high power, low distortion and a more natural, flat response.
The fastest channel changer in the industry (five channels per second), JVC's Hyper Scan takes you through the multitudes of channels in a literal flash.
Hyper Surround creates the impression of a 3-dimensional soundfield using just the front fitting speakers. Hyper Surround electronically processes any stereo audio signal by manipulating the phase relationships and frequency response for a fuller, 3-D effect.
High-speed digital video and data interface technology standard for connecting digital television and computers to various components and peripherals, such as D VHS, set-top HDTV tuner boxes and digital camcorders. aka: Fire Wire and IEEE 1394.
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1/3/94) High-speed digital video and data interface technology standard for connecting digital television and computers to various components and peripherals, such as D VHS, set-top HDTV tuner boxes and digital camcorders. aka: Fire Wire and i.Link.
When you record using INDEX PLUS+, an individual directory is made for each tape and stored in the VCR's memory chip, giving you fast, easy access to your favorite programs. Simply insert a tape, call up the on-screen menu, select the program you want to watch, and enjoy! INDEX PLUS+ automatically finds the beginning of the program and starts playback for you.
Instant Review enables fast, simple playback of timer-recorded programs.
8 ready-made titlesselectable in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Happy Birthday, Our Vacation, Merry Christmas, A Special Day, Happy Holidays, Our New Baby, Wedding Day, and Congratulations.
JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Through the J-Terminal you can easily integrate your camcorder with PC and multimedia peripherals to create a computer-controlled video playback and image capture system.
(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Through the J-Terminal you can easily integrate your JVC VCR, JVC Camcorder with PC and multimedia periphals to create a computer-controlled video playback and image capture system. The necessary control software comes supplied with select JVC Digital Camcorders.
JVC Personal CD players with the car kit come equipped with a cassette player adapter and car battery adapter.
The Care Package was designed to allow convenient interaction between the TV user and the TV. _ A Channel Guard on all 181 channels locks out unauthorized viewers. (Sorry kids.) _ An internal Clock tells the time and is the heart of all timer functions.
Channel Guard and V-Chip lock out "unauthorized" viewers from specific channels and entire time slots.
Channel Guard and V-Chip lock out "unauthorized" viewers from specific channels and entire time slots.
JVC's PIP, with 15% more pixels than the average industry PIP, is crisp, clear, and versatile. Two tuners let you see two programs at once, or with another video input hooked up, a video and TV. JVC PIP also lets you SWAP the PIP program with the main program, and MOVE it to any corner of the screen.
JVC's exclusive digital interfaceelements the "ripple" and "jitter" found in a digital signal. Ripple and jitter are totally unrelated to the music or soundtrack therefore unwanted distortion caused by such factors as fluctuations in the power supply, and stray capacitance and inductance in the circuits. When ripple and jitter are added to the signal, they produce an effect (distortion) which can be heard by the listener. JVC's K2 Interface offers far better resolution, greatly enhanced ambience, and a sound field that has a depth of realism that was ever possible before.K2 is extremely effective with Dolby Digital because all 6 channels receive the benefits of this revolutionary interface.
The Kaleido Clock animates our CD Portable Systems. Normally functioning as an analog clock, the Multi Jog Control enlivens the display as a lively indicator to aid in setting the built-in timer in a familiar analog style. This attractive display feature also shows when a tape or CD is being played.
Allow quick dissipation of heat and safe operation at higher output. JVC receivers use a one piece die cast aluminum heat sink, not the lesser quality multi piece stamped heat sink. With better heat dissipation JVC receivers sound better and will last longer than the competition.
Device that stores electricity in the power supply. The larger the capacitors the more energy they store. JVC uses larger capacitors than the competition, allowing the receiver to run more efficiently and with less distortion, while delivering superior dynamic range even under the most aggressive and demanding A/V passages.
(Liquid Crystal Display) Liquid crystals are sandwiched between two glass plates. Minor temperature variations are introduced to particular points in the display using pinpoint electrical charges, illuminating the crystals or causing them to change colors in predetermined patterns.
It recognizes the user's unique camera-shake characteristics to eliminate shaky pictures more effectively. It's also smart enough to differentiate between camera-shake and intentional pans and tilts.
Line In terminals let you easily connect another sound source to your receiver.
The voice coil of the woofer is vertically aligned with that of the tweeter to ensure the sound from both speakers reach your ears simultaneously. The result, cleaner, airier in phase sound …velvety and rich.
Live Surround allows you to enjoy wide dynamic range as well as solid and rich bass form any music source.
Sound is routed from the rear of subwoofer through a long winding labyrinth to extend the frequency response down to ground pounding levels.
Lux
Unit of measurement made by a light meter generated by 10 candles one foot from a white surface. Used to rate the amount of light needed for a camcorder to record a recognizable image; the lower the number, the better able the camcorder will be at recording detail in poorly lit scenes.
By pressing the forward or rewind key as many times as you need, you can skip tunes (up to 9) and go straight to the song you want to hear.
A type of loudspeaker in which the electromagnetic field created by the driver magnets -- which can discolor a TV or computer monitor picture and potentially ruin a tube -- is contained. Any speaker used in or near a CRT should be shielded.
Provides playback equalization compatible with High-Position and Metal-Position tapes as well as normal tapes.
MINI DV NTSC This Digital Video formatis capable of providing more precise detail and accurate color than ever thought possible with any analog camcorder format. This is due to highly advanced digital technology that delivers over 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3.4 times better color, and better sound quality than Compact Discs.
MMC
(MultiMediaCard) Smallest form of removable media, used in Digital Still Cameras to store images. Available in 4MB to 64MB cards.
(Metal Oxide-Silicon Field Effect Transistor) transistors in an amplifier's output stage dissipate less heat while delivering high current, a wide frequency response and minimal distortion.
Movie viewing without the wait. Automatically skips over previews recorded on movie software releases. Recognizes previews by their fade-to-black sequences and standardized lengths. This function works only with SP-recorded tapes.
Every JVC stereo television has high performance MTS with dBX for superb stereo sound. Whether you use the TV's already superior sound system, or connect the TV to a multi-channel sound system, it sounds great.
JVC receivers are ready for the present and feature of multi-channel audio products...is yours? The 5.1-channel analog input accepts the analog output from a DVD AUDIO source; or form a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. JVC receivers are capable of amplifying all channels except the subwoofer channel.
The Multi-Function Timer turns the TV on and off for you when you're not home. Or, you can set it to turn on and off for you as an alarm clock or program reminder.
JVC receivers are ready for the present and feature of multi-channel audio products...is yours? The 5.1-channel analog input accepts the analog output from a DVD AUDIO source; or form a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. JVC receivers are capable of amplifying all channels except the subwoofer channel.
JVC receivers are ready for the present and feature of multi-channel audio products...is yours? The 5.1-channel analog input accepts the analog output from a DVD AUDIO source; or form a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. JVC receivers are capable of amplifying all channels except the subwoofer channel.
Imagine the convenience and ease of operating your audio/video system by choosing the options from your television screen. The On-Screen function allows just that. By simply moving a cursor on the screen, you can easily adjust your audio/video system.
Technology allowing for simple connection to your computer for integrated control.
Lets you enjoy music anywhere in your home even if you audio/video system is set up in your living room. Its multi-room/multi-source capability allows people to enjoy different sources in two rooms-DVD (or CD) in one and an FM Rock station in the other, for example-at the same time.
OSD
(On Screen Display) Imagine the convenience and ease of operating your audio/video system by choosing the options from your television screen. The On-Screen function allows just that. By simply moving a cursor on the screen, you can easily adjust your audio/video system.
JVC's DA-4 (Double Azimuth) video heads are oval-cut to eliminate "ghosts" and "color beats." This four-head configuration makes noiseless special effects like slow motion, stills and frame advance possible.
Electromagnetic device that changes and delivers AC (Alternating Current) voltage. The transformer of a receiver is analogous to an engine of a car, the larger the transformer and more copper windings on the transformer the better the fidelity of the receiver. JVC's oversized EI-core power transformer provides the highest current output which enables the receiver to handle the most demanding special effects of today's and tomorrows high band width digital soundtracks.
The exclusive JVC P.E.M. D.D. (Pulse Edge Modulation Differential-Linearity-Errorless D/A) Converter is touted by media reviewers and audiophiles as one of the most accurate and musical 1-bit D/A converters available. The delicacy and subtlety of the music can be heard at all levels as it was meant to be.
(Pulse Code Modulation) A standard method for encoding digital audio signals. PCM uses a wide range of sampling frequencies to ensure superior audio quality in such products as...Mini DVC, DVD, and CD.
PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation) A standard method for encoding digital audio signals. PCM uses a wide range of sampling frequencies to ensure superior audio quality in such products as...Mini DV, DVD, and CD.
Keeps timer programs on a memory chip, even after power failures. No more problems with power outages or moving the VCR to a newlocation.
User can change the picture settings on the VCR based on their preferences and program content. 4 settings: (Auto/Normal) Provides the optimized picture benefits of the Auto Picture/Active Video Calibration System. (Soft) Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise. (Edit) Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). (Sharp) Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat, same -colored surfaces such as cartoons.
Image stabilizer that matches the person using it.Recognizes user's unique camera-shake characteristics. Differentiates between camera-shake and intentional pans and tilts. Learning Image Stabilizer!
This pitch control permits the user to vary the tape speed in playback. By changing the tape speed, the pitch (frequency) of the recorded sound can be changed when playing back tapes.
Makes set-up and installation virtually effortless! Simply take the VCR out of the box, hook-up the antenna or cable and then plug in the VCR. With in 3 minutes all your channels will have been locked in; your day, date, and time will have been set. Auto Clock Set it's that simple.
Makes set-up and installation virtually effortless! Simply take the VCR out of the box, hook-up the antenna or cable and then plug in the VCR. With in 3 minutes all your channels will have been locked in; your day, date, and time will have been set. Auto Clock Set it's that simple.
PNC
(Pulse Noise Canceller) Cuts out interference noise and distortion caused by nearby vehicle's ignitions systems.
To start the music, touch any key on the front panel: the power rolling panel comes into view, revealing keys for sound adjustment and source control. The powered rolling panel has a very high cool factor.
You can eject a disc or tape while the ignition is off.
High-quality output terminals give you the flexibility to configure a high-grade in-car AV system.
Picture quality so good, you can make EP mode your standard. Super VHS grade head with Oval-cut edges avoids crosstalk and eliminates ghosts and color beats.
Excellent picture quality without sacrificing camcorder size, weight or battery time. 4 video heads +Flying Erase Head.
PROGRAM AE WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS By simply turning a dial, you can access any of these great built-in effects: FG: Fog Filter Effect: Adds misty white effect to picture, softening image giving it a "dream" look. ND: ND Filter Effect: Instant compensation when subject has bright "hot spots", such as when shooting a snow scene. Sports: Lets you get clear, non-blurred shots of athletes in action. Hi-speed Shutter: A shutter speed of 1/2000 sec. captures the quickest action. Auto Mode Lock: Enables complete automatic shooting for true point and shoot ease. Twilight: Makes evening scenes and city lights and fireworks look more natural. Sepia: Brings back the brown tint of older photos and vintage film.
JVC's easy function-access system evolves again, delivering even speedier access to a wide variety of features including Super LoLux, Program AE with Special Effects and Instant Titles.
Avoid missing important recordings because of programming errors.Provides an on-screen warning when two programs have overlapping dates/times.
JVC uses a four color filter (Magenta, Cyan, Yellow and White). Due to the addition of the white filter, JVC camcorders dramatically improve vertical resolution and offer twice the light sensitivity of conventional RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color filters.
Delivers high quality video and still images perfect for printing or capturing to a PC.Images are processed by frame instead of a field, it takes two fields to make one frame so…. a frame is twice as large as a field. High-density stills and rock solid captured images without motion blur are made possible with the use of a Progressive Scan CCD.
CCD
(Charge Coupled Device) Light-sensing semiconductor chip for storing images in a camcorder. The CCD is analogous to the retina of your eye, it's what the camcorder sees with. JVC camcorders use the highest quality CCD's with the greatest number of pixels to ensure superior quality.
Video output that carries a video signal in which each horizontal line follows the next--unlike an interlaced output, which presents the odd-numbered horizontal lines, then the even-numbered horizontal lines, and so on. Progressive-scan video has less flicker and fewer motion artifacts than the traditional interlaced-scanning method.
PSM
(Preferred Setting Mode) Each source can have its own Preferred Setting. Sound Control functions:Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness. General Settings:Clock, Level Meter Mode, Tuner Area, Dimmer.
The new Q circuitry minimizes the suppression and muffling of mid range frequencies while reproducing dynamic low frequency sound. Mid range frequency sounds gain natural presence and clarity, while the resonant bass is crisply defined at all times, resulting in a distinctive sound presence with better overall balance.