Sony KV-27FV15
SegaSaturn94, Eli Krause
January 19, 2026, 10:06 pm
February 8, 2026, 7:46 pm
January 19, 2026, 10:06 pm
February 8, 2026, 7:46 pm
Summary
An early FD Trinitron by Sony, originally manufactured at their San Diego plant and released in 1999. Has RF, composite, and s-video inputs with stereo sound, but doesn't have component. (This is the only 27" FD Trinitron model released in North America that lacks a component input.)
(Special thanks to Alex Boiss for the pics!)
Manuals
Promo Materials
Notes
This set has Velocity Modulation that you cannot turn off in the standard or service menu. To disable it, disconnect or cut the top-most white wire on the WA board:


RGB Mod
This set can be modified for analog RGB via the OSD mux method. Follow this guide on Suthar's site HERE
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sony |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Model: | KV-27FV15 |
| Series: | Wega |
| Viewable Size: | 27" |
| Input Signals: | Composite, S-Video, 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: | Sony, CXA2131S |
| Comb Filtering: | 3-Line Digital |
| Comb Filter IC: | Sony, CXD2064Q-T6 |
| Focus Type: | Single |
| Tube: | Sony FD Trinitron , M68LNH050X , M68LNH010X |
| Heater Voltage: | 6.3v |
| Mask: |
Aperture Grille
|
| Tint: | Dark |
| Removable Glare Film: | No |
| Yoke: | 8-451-494-31 |
| Speakers: | Stereo, Dual Driver, 15W x 2, Acoustic Chamber |
| Remote: | RM-Y171 |
| Chassis: | AA-2W, SCC-S33A-A |
| Weight: | 110 lbs (49.9 kg) |
| Dimensions (W/H/D): |
762 x 604 x 499 mm
(29.9 x 23.7 x 19.6") |
| Application: | Consumer |
| Cabinet Material: | Plastic |
| Launched: | 1999 |
| MSRP: | 949 USD |
| Country of Manufacture: | Mexico |
| Market: | North America |
| Power Standard: | 120v |
| Mounting: | Table Surface (Standard), OEM Stand, SU-27FD2 |
| Mods: | RGB via Mux |
| Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on |
