Sony KV-16GW1
Andy King, Eli Krause
October 2, 2024, 12:50 pm
January 27, 2025, 5:32 am
October 2, 2024, 12:50 pm
January 27, 2025, 5:32 am
Summary
Widescreen 15Khz CRT from Sony. Has modes for 16:9 full, 16:9 zoom, and 4:3. Primary use case is to display anamorphic 16:9 content.
You can find a list of games that support anamorphic 16:9 here.
Manuals
- Owner's Manual (partial camera photo collection from YAJ listing)
- Service Manual (closest available)
Media & Promo Materials
- Micom Basic (マイコン BASIC) - January 1995, p. 6
- Gamest June 1995 Retailer Ad
- Japanese TV commercial including Street Fighter II widescreen gameplay
Notes
The jungle chip in this supports both analog RGB and Y/C input.
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Specifications | |
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Brand: | Sony |
Manufacturer: | Sony |
Model: | KV-16GW1 |
Series: | KV Widescreen |
Viewable Size: | 16" |
Inputs: | Composite, RF |
Native Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
Horizontal Scan Range: | 15 kHz |
Formats: | NTSC |
Aspect: | 16:9 |
Adjustments: | OSD Customer Controls, OSD Service Menu |
Jungle: | CXA1464AS |
Flyback: | 8-598-944-00 |
Tube: | Sony Trinitron , W36LEZ070X |
Deflection: | 86° |
Mask: |
Aperture Grille
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Tint: | Dark |
Removable Glare Film: | No |
Speakers: | Mono |
Remote: | RM-836 |
Chassis: | BE-4 |
Weight: | 24 lbs (10.9 kg) |
Application: | Consumer |
Cabinet Material: | Plastic |
Launched: | 1995 |
MSRP: | 587 USD |
Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
Market: | Japan |
Power Standard: | 100v |
Mods: | RGB via Mux, S-Video |
Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on |