Sony KV-20M42
Andy King
March 1, 2024, 4:06 pm
March 1, 2024, 4:06 pm
Summary
Basic 20" Trinitron, with mono audio and two A/V inputs. The example in the images below has been RGB modded.
Manuals
Notes
This TV was also sold in a stereo version (KV-20S42). A higher end model with the same chassis, the KV-20V80, had side mounted speakers and S-Video input.
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.
RGB Mod
The RGB modding process for this model is the same as the 27" models with a few slight differences:
- the resistor locations are visually similar, its just the numbers are different.
- the spot for blanking is slightly different too (and I provided an alternative switchless blanking solution if you want).
- This chassis does not have a horizontal position switch (so you'll have to deal with composite being off-center after you calibrate via service menu for RGB input centering)
Below are some pictures of how I modded this one for reference:
- OSD resistors removed:
- Standard wiring with switched blanking injection:
- Alternative wiring with switchless blanking injection (5v injected via 1K resistor from input switching TTL line. Use front "Video 2" composite jack for injecting sync if you follow this wiring)
- Marking the holes for BNC jacks (use standard grid paper, 2x2 box for each jack and 1x1 gap between each jack)
- BNC Jack wiring
- Finished result
Gallery
Specifications | |
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Brand: | Sony |
Manufacturer: | Sony |
Model: | KV-20M42 |
Series: | KV |
Viewable Size: | 20" |
Inputs: | Composite, RF |
Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
Formats: | NTSC |
Aspect: | 4:3 |
Adjustments: | OSD Customer Controls, OSD Service Menu |
Tube: | Sony Trinitron |
Mask: | Aperture Grille |
Tint: | Dark |
Speakers: | Mono |
Remote: | RM-Y156 |
Chassis: | BA-4D |
Weight: | 48 lbs (22 kg) |
Application: | Consumer |
Country of Manufacture: | Mexico |
Mods: | RGB via Mux, S-Video, Component YPbPr |
Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on |