Sony KV-5100
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March 26, 2026, 3:22 pm
March 18, 2026, 1:21 pm
March 26, 2026, 3:22 pm
Summary
Depart from the ordinary. While others try to watch their clumsy black and white portables, you can get perfect color reception on this Sony KV-5100 Trinitron portable with 5" screen. Personal size, personal pleasure. For movies, John and Marsha, Archie and all that you've been missing. This mini-weight color transportable has a glare-free screen for indoor/outdoor viewing. Works on AC, DC or optional battery pack for 4 hours! Designer-style satin gold cabinet.
The second 5" Trinitron released in the U.S. in 1975, after the KV-5000 in 1973.
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Notes
Labelled as 'EconoQuick' for fast start-up though it does not draw power to keep the filament warm when the set is off, unlike some prior implementations.
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sony |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Model: | KV-5100 |
| Series: | KV |
| Viewable Size: | 5" |
| Input Signals: | RF |
| Native Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
| Horizontal Scan Range: | 15 kHz |
| Formats: | NTSC |
| Aspect: | 4:3 |
| Adjustments: | Internal Potentiometers, External Potentiometers |
| Horz. Output Transistor: | 2SD625 |
| Comb Filtering: | Notch |
| Tube: | Sony Trinitron , SD-59 |
| Deflection: | 55° |
| Mask: |
Aperture Grille
|
| Tint: | Detachable Sunshade |
| Yoke Horz. Inductance: | .89 mH (@ 10 kHz) |
| Yoke Vert. Inductance: | 36 mH (@ 100 Hz) |
| Speakers: | Mono, .5W |
| Chassis: | SCC-37B-B |
| Weight: | 12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Dimensions (W/H/D): |
226 x 169 x 314 mm
(8.9 x 6.6 x 12.3") |
| Application: | Consumer |
| Cabinet Material: | Plastic |
| Launched: | 1975 |
| MSRP: | 460 USD |
| Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Market: | North America |
| Power Standard: | 120v, Battery, 12VDC, 24VDC |
| Mounting: | Carrying Handle, Kickstand |
| Degaussing: | Manual |
| Tag: | Portable |
