JVC LT-42X688 with 5th Generation Digital Image Scaling Technology

The JVC LT-42X688 is one of those sets that you would really appreciate. It produces images with such clarity that it feels that you are actually there. All this, thanks to JVC’s technology, like 5th Generation Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T.) with GENESSA Picture Processing. Using an exclusive digital algorithm, D.I.S.T. detects and seamlessly upconverts any video source to display at 1080p.

Genessa provides 32-bit turbo-powered picture processing for faster and more efficient sampling to drastically reduce jagged edges and increase the resolution of all sources. The LT-42X688 also offers 1200:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness level, and a 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle.

The LT-42X688’s Digital Super Detail (DSD) circuitry is a state-of-the-art edge correction technology that works to reproduce completely focused pictures, whether the image is still or highly active. Providing this higher degree of focus ensures that every image is viewed at the highest possible resolution.

Digital Super Detail Circuitry keeps the picture completely focused for both still and highly active images. A 4-point Color Management System (CMS) compensates for color range limitations and ensures JVC colors are reproduced with dimension and vivid detail. Colors are truer and never tainted by surrounding or similar colors.

So the LT-42X688 has the technology to display HD programming in fantastic detail. This model is HD-integrated, a feature that maximizes your ability to tune in to the programming you want to see. A built-in ATSC tuner allows you to receive over-the-air digital terrestrial broadcasts. The clear QAM tuner allows you to receive unscrambled digital cable signals.

Selectable aspect modes let you choose the aspect ratio to suit your preferences. Standard signal modes include Regular, Panorama, Cinema and Full. HD signal modes include Full Native, Cinema Zoom and Panorama Zoom/Slim. By examining the brightness level of incoming image sources, Smart Picture technology compensates for scenes, frame by frame, to insure they are displayed at the perfect brightness level without sacrificing contrast as detail.

The LT-42X688 is equipped with dual HDMI/HDCP Digital Inputs that provide an uncompressed high bandwidth digital connection from any HDMI compatible device. This method of displaying digital signals allows for a noise-free, unaltered transmission of the digital content, and helps ensure you’ll be ready for the ever-increasing number of electronic components that are offering this dynamic interface.

Input terminals include the HDMI inputs, an RS232C, a DCR CableCARD slot, dual IEEE 1394 FireWire ports, a PC input as Input 3 (D-Sub 15 pin), a Smart Video Input, 2 Auto Sensing Component Video inputs, 2 S-Video inputs and 3 AV inputs. Output terminals include an optical digital audio output and a fixed audio output. With this variety of connections, you don’t have to worry about connecting your less-advanced heritage components to your new television.

Suited for premier sound quality, the LT-42X688 features 20 watts of total audio power, Advanced Hyper Surround sound, Vocal Enhancement On/Off in Menu and a Parametric Equalizer with MaxxBass for maximum bass response.