Sony KV-6AD3

Andy King
July 24, 2023, 5:07 pm

Summary

Cute little Sony color 5" CRT. These were only sold in Japan so if you want one you'll need to import one.

Literature

  • Please email me if you have the owners or service manual for this TV.

Notes

  • Power supply is the Sony AC-600 17v 1.9A (see images below). You can DIY a power supply if you can find the right Sony adapter - they are usually included with "universal" power supplies on Amazon. Your best bet of finding a 17v power supply is eBay - Try to find one that is at least 2.5A to allow for inrush current.
  • If you want to hook the tube up to a CRT tester, the pinout for the tube is printed on the neckboard. The heater voltage is 5v.
  • There are capable of extremely sharp picture quality, even on composite. If yours isn't sharp I suggest opening it so you can adjust the focus dial on the back of the Flyback. You should also turn the Sharpness setting to low/off in the OSD menu to prevent artificial shadows on the edges of things.

Common Repairs

  • No Power (red standby or green power light but otherwise dead) - Replace all power supply caps including the two large 1800uF filter caps. Make sure to clean up any black residue off the board.
  • No Power (no lights) - Inspect both fuses on power supply board.

Gallery

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