JVC LT-42P789 Review: 42” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: JVC LT-42P789 LCD TV. The highlight of this HDTV is the cleverly designed iPod dock. Teledock is the new iPod docking feature in the JVC LT-42P789. Located towards the base of the HDTV, it has a flip-down style and can be directly routed to the HDTV. You get an interactive menu as soon as you connect the iPod to the HDTV. There are options for video playback, music shuffle and displaying the selected list of songs you want to play. Since the dock is in-built, it can be controlled using the TV’s remote. The remote has a circular wheel based on the design of the actual controls in the iPod.

Photos, music and videos can be played on the big screen via the iPod dock. You have the option of watching a slide show of the photos in the iPod. The music can also be accompanied by mentions of the name of the artists involved in the music. It can form the background while watching other programs on TV. You can enjoy the music and watch the programs at the same time. Similarly, the video sequences can be adjusted and shown on the TV screen with the help of the aspect modes at full screen. The iPod also keeps getting charged while being docked to the HDTV.

JVC LT-42P789 Features and Specifications Review:

• iPod docking system
• iPod charging system
• 1920 x 1080p resolution
• ATSC/QAM tuning system
• 10,000:1 contrast ratio
• 8 ms response time
• 176 degree viewing angle
• 10-bit image processor
• USB port
• 3 HDMI

A review shows that the JVC LT-42P789 has a universal remote. Not only can it control the iPod settings but also all the devices connected to the HDTV. Besides watching photos on the iPod, you can also view all the photos from your digital camera by connecting to the USB photo viewer. The presence of 3 HDMI connections provides another avenue to watch photos and videos by connecting the camcorder. Besides photos and video, you can also play games and watch movies too.

There are 2 component inputs, 1 S-video input and an SPDIF input to aid in connectivity. The audio also deserves special mention. There are 2 oblique cone speakers with 10W capacity. There is also the exclusive Omni Surround package with equalizer. The 4 listening modes can adapt to the different channels pertaining to news, movies, music and mono. You are sure to get a complete package if you buy the JVC LT-42P789. It will be a good addition to your modest house.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives JVC LT-42P789 8/10 stars!