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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Calibration
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03.Blacks & Whites
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04.Color Accuracy
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05.Motion
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Remote Control
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08.Audio
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09.Connectivity
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10.Menus & Interface
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11.Formats & Media
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Conclusion & Comparisons
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14.Series Comparison
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15.Ratings & Specs
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16.Comments
JVC LT-42P300
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Viewing Effects Summary
• Slightly below average viewing angle
• Light is diffused well by the screen but still distracting
• Video processing functions of limited utility
• Testing done with DisplayMate software
Viewing Angle (6.57)
The JVC LT-42P300's had a viewing angle of 34 degrees from the center line, which works out to a total viewing angle of 68 degrees. This is slightly below average for all HDTVs we've reviewed, but not too bad, especially for an LCD television, which tend to have worse viewing angles than Plasma televisions. We were also pleased to see that colors held up well at various viewing angles, although we did note some dimming there was no solarization and the colors didn't wash out completely as we see on some HDTVs. Overall the LT-42P300 will do well in a room with a wide couch directly in front of the HDTV, just don't expect to get a great viewing experience when looking at it from the love seat siting at an eight degree angle from the screen.
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Reflectance (6.5)
The JVC LT-42P300 does a good job diffusing light that is shined directly on the screen, this means you can't make out sharp details of the light, rather it's spread out. Unfortunately the diffused light can still be very distracting, especially when it is shining directly at the screen. We wouldn't leave this HDTV sitting across from a window where you get a lot of direct sunlight. Moving your lighting source to a an angle above and away from the screen, however, and the annoyance becomes much less.
Video Processing (1.5)
As with most HDTVs the JVC LT-42P300 offers a variety of different functions that are supposed to improve your viewing experience in certain situations. Here we look at those features and let you know whether they're actually worth beans.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
| Color Management | 'Compensate for dull colors so they are reproduced with natural hues.' | No noticeable difference. |
| Dynamic Gamma | 'Prevents 'muddiness' and preserves detail in very dark and/or very bright areas. Normally, this feature should be left On for optimum picture quality.' | Minor brightening under certain conditions, but very limited. |
| Smart Picture | 'Automatically adjusts the brightness level, suitable for what you are watching.' | No noticeable difference. |
| Digital VNR | 'Change the effect of the Digital VNR (Video Noise Reduction).' | A slight reduction in noticeable noise or 'snow' on the display. |
| MPEG NR | 'This function effects the block noise removal and mosquito NR (Noise Reduction) simultaneously.' | No noticeable difference. |
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