Mitsubishi (and the world) sue Vizio over MPEG-2 patents

Tags: hi def dvd, sony, samsung, philips, mitsubishi, jvc, hdtv, Tagged: 14 June 2008
Filed under: HDTVIt's no secret the rest of the display industry hasn't been happy with Vizio shaking up the low end with its cheap HDTVs, and now Mitsubishi and others have joined in a lawsuit accusing the manufacturer of refusing to license necessary patents. The 15 patents all...

JVC announces MPEG-2 / H.264 dual codec LSI chip

Tags: hi def dvd, jvc, digital media, Tagged: 14 June 2008
Filed under: HDTV, Portable Video As the camera / camcorder world continues to embrace video sharing sites, it's no surprise to see this little critter emerge from the labs of JVC-Victor. The pictured dual codec LSI chip handles both MPEG-2 and H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC formats, theoret...

JVC NX-F3

Tags: jvc, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
The JVC NX-F3 has an impressive list of features. Its 1080p upscaling option produces clean images, free of digital artefacts, and black levels are well defined and detailed. It's incredibly simple to install and its menu system is easy to use. Good connectivity is another plus p...

AVForums Projector reviews and Video reviews/features/tutorials

Tags: projector, jvc, 1080, Tagged: 14 May 2008
*AVForums Projector Reviews.* [click the title to read the review] Epson EMP-TW1000 1080p LCD Projector (http://avreviews.avforums.com/index.php?reviewid=9) Epson EMP-TW2000 1080p LCD Projector (http://avreviews.avforums.com/index.php?reviewid=21) JVC DLA-HD1 1080p DILA Pro...

JVC unveils duo of VHS / DVD / HDD recorders

Tags: jvc, hdtv, Tagged: 14 June 2008
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment For the folks that just can't let go, JVC is introducing a new duo of recorders that handle VHS, DVD and HDD-based logging. Predictably, the DR-HX500 holds 500GB while the DR-HX250 gets a 250GB drive, and outside of that, both units are ident...

JVC LT-42DS9

Tags: lcd, jvc, Tagged: 27 May 2008
The JVC LT-42DS9 takes a trick from the fashion industry and declares 'thin is in'. Look at it from the side and this 42-inch LCD TV virtually disappears. Happily, it doesn't shave off the detail or vibrant colour that make its picture perky, and it's an impressive performer

JAPAN NEWS: JVC and Kenwood to merge - official

Tags: jvc, hdtv, Tagged: 14 May 2008
After some months of speculation in the Japanese business press, JVC and Kenwood have announced a merger under a new company, JVC Kenwood Holdings, Inc.. The move, subject to approval next month by the shareholders of the two, follows the establishment last year of J&K Te...

JVC HD100, Sim 2 D80e, Sony VW200 which one is best for my living/cinema room?

Tags: projector, sony, jvc, Tagged: 14 May 2008
Ok Guys, It is time for me to buy my projector. Below I have tried to describe the room so that you can better understand the environment the projector will be situated in. *Room Dimensions:* 5.7 meters (18.7 ft) x 4 meters (13.1 ft) *Projector Positioning:*

JVC HD1 Question

Tags: jvc, Tagged: 02 June 2008
Hi, I've finally got to see an HD1 for the first time last week. Generally I was impressed but I have a question about what I saw when LOTR was demoed. It was the Fellowship of the Ring, and the part where they are chased by the watcher in the water into Moria. The background a...

JVC LT-42DS9: Zomg! Look how thin it is!

Tags: jvc, Tagged: 10 May 2008
If you're into thin, we can't help but think you'll get very excited when you see the JVC LT-42DS9, which is thin in every dimension