Sony KV-20M42
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October 2, 2024, 12:49 pm
October 18, 2025, 8:14 pm
October 2, 2024, 12:49 pm
October 18, 2025, 8:14 pm
Summary
Basic 20" Trinitron, with mono audio and two A/V inputs. The example Super Mario shot in the images below has been RGB modded.
Manuals
Mods & Repair Guides
Notes
This TV was also sold in a stereo version (KV-20S42).
The jungle chips used in BA-4 and BA-4D chassis Trinitrons are very versatile. As such, these TVs can be modified for RGB, Component video, and S-Video inputs. When modified, picture quality on these TVs is exceptionally sharp.
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sony |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Model: | KV-20M42 |
| Series: | KV |
| Viewable Size: | 20" |
| Inputs: | Composite, RF |
| Native Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
| Horizontal Scan Range: | 15 kHz |
| Vertical Scan Range: | 60 Hz |
| Formats: | NTSC |
| Aspect: | 4:3 |
| Adjustments: | OSD Customer Controls, OSD Service Menu |
| Jungle IC: | CXA2133AS |
| Comb Filtering: | None |
| Tube: | Sony Trinitron , A51LDG50X |
| Heater Voltage: | 6.3v |
| Deflection: | 90° |
| Mask: |
Aperture Grille
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| Tint: | Dark |
| Removable Glare Film: | No |
| Yoke Horz. Inductance: | 2.470 mH (@ 10 kHz) |
| Yoke Vert. Inductance: | 24.50 mH (@ 100 Hz) |
| Yoke Horz. Resistance: | 4.382 ohm |
| Yoke Vert. Resistance: | 12.31 ohm |
| Speakers: | Mono |
| Remote: | RM-Y156 |
| Chassis: | BA-4D |
| Weight: | 48 lbs (21.8 kg) |
| Application: | Consumer |
| Cabinet Material: | Plastic |
| Launched: | 1999 |
| Country of Manufacture: | Mexico |
| Mods: | RGB via Mux, S-Video, Component YPbPr |
| Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on |
