Sony KV-20M42

Andy King
October 2, 2024, 12:49 pm
November 8, 2024, 12:09 am

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

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.

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

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