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JVC LT-42DR9BJ review

Simplicity and a solid performance at a very affordable price

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-12-22December 22nd 2008

Price at launch £750.00
MPN LT42DR9BJ
Colour Black
Dimensions 1,014 x 647 x 109
Features Airy Design / DynaPix HD Picture Engine / Slim Oblique Cone speakers / Eco Mode / 7-days EPG / Multi Brand Remote / Dynamic contrast: 7500:1
Weight (kg) 26.1
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto-tune Yes
Brightness 500
Clock Yes
Comb Filter 3DYC
Contrast Ratio 1500:1
Digital Text Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
HDMI Ports 3
Inputs SCART / Component /
Outputs Optical Digital
Parental Lock Yes
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Details 20W total
Tuner Yes
Tuner Details DVB-T
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen Yes
Display Size 42
Display Technology LCD
Flatscreen Yes

Product Summary

LT-42DR9BJ

JVC LT-42DR9BJ-Main

Price at launch

£750.00

For

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Decent price

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Retro design

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Extremely sharp high-definition pictures

Against

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No 100Hz processing

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Black level shortcomings

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SD concerns

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