Originally Posted by andy (Post 1206332)

Here's an update on the KVX370.

The orange plastic is what collects the light from the index stripes. It's the same plastic that's used in store displays to give them a neon effect. It collects light from the surfaces and concentrates it along the edges.

Originally Posted by old_tv_nut (Post 1206772)

Do you know what the index stripes consist of?

Originally Posted by Richard D (Post 1208048)

Oldsmobile diesel(just kidding, it was always junk)

Originally Posted by andy (Post 1211067)

Here are some pictures of the screen. The first two illustrate how critical sharp focus is for good purity. The beam has to be small enough to hit individual stripes since there's no shadow mask to prevent spillover. As you can see, the picture is still sharp, but not sharp enough for good color purity. Even after adjusting the beam landing and focus, the purity is far from perfect. It's not noticeable on normal program material though. It's better than it was (this was contributing to the green tint). The actual picture looks better than in the pictures, but the black level isn't very good. In many way it looks a lot like an early LCD set.

I'm amazed it works as well as it does. It has to alternate between red, green, and blue as the beam passes over the phosphor stripes. That requires much higher bandwidth than a normal video output stage. The electron gun also has to be capable of much sharper focus than a normal small screen TV.

Originally Posted by kx250rider (Post 1212172)

They are VERY rare, and it's true that they were recalled. And ALSO YES, this is the only working one I've ever seen or heard of, except possibly for one in the hands of a TV collector in France.

Charles

Originally Posted by waltchan (Post 1213198)

The collector at France already said it no longer works.

Originally Posted by mattdavala (Post 1224493)

KEEP IT!!!! Keep it. Keep the Indextron. The TV stays. Keep me(The TV was speaking).

Just remember, the longer you keep it, the greater its value increases in the long run. In two years that offer of 2000 might double, and then you'd be kicking yourself if you sold it now!

Best regards,
Matt D

Originally Posted by Richard D (Post 1224730)

there is a small chance that it is an attempt to separate you from the set with a worthless check, bank draft or money order. Plus you paid over $700.00 plus shipping and Andy's tune up. I would hang on to it unless your transmission falls out while driving home in rush hour.

Originally Posted by waltchan (Post 1224214)

You would not believe this, but I received an e-mail from a collector, and he is insterested in buying the Indextron from me for $2,000. Should I accept his offer? I do really like it. If you own it, would you let it go for $2,000. I'm stuck. :tears: