Summary

The KV-20FS100 was Sony's base model 20" television for 2002 and 2003. It was the first generation to use the new BA-6 chassis and is identical to the KV-20FV300, but with lower powered speakers and no S-Video input.

Literature

• User Manual
• Service Manual
• BA-6 Chassis Repair Training Manual

Notes

Like the other BA-6 chassis Trinitrons, this TV uses a one-chip design and cannot be modified to accept RGB. However, its component video quality is excellent when the TV is properly set up.

This TV doesn't have an S-Video input, unlike the 24" and larger models. However, it can be modified to enable it.

Unlike the larger models, 20" and 13" Wega TVs typically have excellent geometry and linearity, even on side-scrolling 2D games.

Most of Sony's flat Trinitrons contain a velocity modulation circuit. VM enhances dark outlines on screen, which helps hide composite dot crawl and can make TV and movies look better. However, it ruins pixel art and significantly degrades the appearance of 2D games. Fortunately, in this model it can be disabled in the user menu.