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Reviews of the JVC HD-58S998

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    April 18, 2007

    The Good: The JVC HD-58S998 rear-projection HDTV has a beautiful design that includes an extra-slim bezel and a 10-inch-deep cabinet; produces a deep shade of black; relatively accurate initial color temperature.

    The Bad: Geometry issues cause bent horizontal lines; inaccurate primary color of green; computer input only goes up to 1,024x768 resolution; no true independent input memories.

    The Bottom Line: Although it had a hard time keeping a straight line, the JVC HD-58S998 gives solid picture quality from an ultraslim cabinet.

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  • 8.4

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: Not yet reviewed by editors.

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  • No Rating

    avguide.com

    Review Summary: JVC HD-58S998 58" RPTV had a few minor problems, but they weren't generally visible when watching most program material. And when they were visible, they were subtle. Otherwise, this set has a lot to recommend it, not the least of which is its slim, ...

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Manufacturer: JVC

Part number: HD-58S998

General

  • Product type Rear projection TV
  • Diagonal Size 58 in - Widescreen

Display

  • Technology Projection
  • Projection Display Technology D-ILA
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Widescreen Modes HD, Full, Zoom, Cinema, Regular, Panorama, HD Panorama
  • Color Temperature Control Yes (High/Low)
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
  • Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Theater/TheaterPro/Game
  • Additional Features Digital image scaling technology

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Freeze Memo Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in, 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects Hyper-Bass, Hyper Surround Sound, Virtual Dolby Digital
  • Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt

Connections

  • Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV
  • Features Back-lit buttons

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

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