Sony PVM-2030
Andy King
October 2, 2024, 12:49 pm
February 5, 2026, 7:55 am
October 2, 2024, 12:49 pm
February 5, 2026, 7:55 am
Summary
Manuals
Special Thanks to chrysolophus.amherstiae and Derf for sourcing a physical copy of this incredibly rare service manual so we could scan it!
- User Manual
- Service Manual (VTR Model, Serial #1 to 1,999,999)
- Service Manual Supplement 1 (S-Video Model, Serial #2,000,000+)
- Service Manual Supplement 2 (Serial #2,005,701+)
- Service Manual Supplement 3 (D-Board updated)
- Service Manual Supplement 4 (B1 B2 Board updated)
- Sales Brochure
Notes
- Some monitors may be lacking the s-video input
- The PVM-2030 and 2530 were both produced in black and ivory colored variants
Common Repairs
- Power supply caps are almost guaranteed to be out of spec by now and should be replaced - there are only about 5. Power supply board is a common failure point
- HV Protection is another common failure point. Here is a helpful diagram I made after fixing this issue recently (right click and open in new tab for full resolution):
IC507 is a typo in the diagram below. It should be IC501.

Gallery
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sony |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Model: | 2030 |
| Series: | PVM |
| Viewable Size: | 20" |
| Inputs: | Composite, S-Video, RGB |
| Sync: | CSYNC, Sync on Green, Sync over Composite, Sync on Luma |
| Native Resolutions: | 240p, 480i |
| Linecount: | 560 TVL |
| Horizontal Scan Range: | 15 kHz |
| Formats: | NTSC, PAL |
| Aspect: | 4:3 |
| Adjustments: | Internal Potentiometers, External Potentiometers |
| Tube: | Sony Trinitron , A51JKQ10X |
| Heater Voltage: | 6.3v |
| Deflection: | 100° |
| Mask: |
Aperture Grille
|
| Pitch: | 0.55 mm |
| Removable Glare Film: | No |
| Speakers: | Amplifier, SS-X6A, APM-5XA |
| Weight: | 67 lbs (30.4 kg) |
| Application: | Professional |
| MSRP: | 1125 USD |
| Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Mounting: | Stackable |
| Degaussing: | Automatic on Power-on, Manual |
| Tag: | CRTDB Document Scans, Needs Measurements, Needs Yoke Info |
