Orlando, Fl, April 13, 1997... JVC is introducing a new generation of "20 Series" televisions -- the AV-32820 32-inch stereo color television; the AV-27820 27-inch stereo color television; and the AV-20820 20-inch stereo color television.

Each have the same outstanding features found on JVC's "10 Series" while adding: Super Command Universal Remote Control; MTS Stereo with dBx; Second Audio Programming; Front Firing Speakers; Variable Audio Output (20-inch and 27-inch); Switchable Fixed/Variable Audio Output; and Comb Filter (32-inch).

Super Command Universal Remote Control fits easily and comfortably in the hand with the buttons used more often placed directly under the thumb for easy access. This universal remote is already programmed to know the IR codes for 122 brands of VCRs and 44 brands of cable boxes.

MTS with dBX provides superb stereo sound while the consumer can use the TV's existing superior sound system to connect it to a multi-channel sound system.

Among complete key features of the AV-32820 32-inch color television are: Super Command Universal Remote Control; Super Command OSD with English, French, and Spanish Menus; Plug-in Menu; Return+; Hyper Surround; Multi-Function Timer; Sleep Timer; and Channel Guard. Video features include: 700 Line Horizontal Resolution; Dark Tint CRT; Comb Filter; Notch Filter; Black Level Expansion and Apacon. Audio features include: MTS Stereo with dBX and SAP; TV Speaker On/Off in Menu; and Front Firing Speakers. The unit also features a Closed Caption Decoder with Full Text Mode.

Among complete key features of the AV-27820 27-inch stereo color television are: MTS Stereo with dBX and SAP; Super Command Universal Remote Control; Super Command OSD with English, French, and Spanish Menus, Multi-Function Timer; Sleep Timer; Channel Guard; and Game Mode. Video features include: 500 Line Horizontal Resolution; Dart Tint CRT; Black Level Expansion; and Apacon. Audio Features include TV Speaker On/Off in Menu; and Front Firing Speakers. The unit also features a Closed Caption Decoder with Full Text Mode.

Among complete key features of the AV-20820 20-inch stereo color television are: MTS Stereo with d Bx and SAP; Super Command Universal Remote Control; Super Command OSD with English, French, and Spanish Menus; Multi-Function Time; Sleep Time; Channel Guard; and Game Mode. Video features include: Dark Tint CRT; Black Level Expansion; and Apacon. Audio features are: TV Speaker On/Off in Menu; Variable Audio Out and Front Firing Speakers. The unit also features a Closed Caption Decoder with Full Text Mode.

The AV-32820 will be available in May with a nationally advertised value of $799.95. The AV-27820 will be available in April with a national ad value of $449.95. And the AV-20820 will also be available in April for a nationally advertised value of $329.95.

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