Old Trinitrons

[jedo1507r]

I had a KV-1946R, parents bought it in Korea back in 1983. They had a 19-inch RCA which was common - even in Korea, but they bought this and an SL-J7 Beta deck. Those went together quite well.

Too bad we donated it to the local SA. But in its place, a 1994 KV-27S15 which had a slight tuner issue, resolved with vacuuming the tuner and clearing most of the dust.

As far as aperture grille monitors, I'm using a 1997 Iiyama VisionMaster 17 with a Mitsu. Diamondtron tube - and loving it.

[zenith2134]

Righ now my only vintage trinitron is a KV1712, manufactured late 1977. I love it its amazing how nice the tube has held up and it has instant-on. Old Sony was hard to beat.

[fujifrontier]

yes I agree

[Dale A B]

I found a Sony KV-1723D at a garage sale this past summer. Had most of the paperwork, and it did work when they plugged it in. For some reason, I can't get any color picture, so it's currently stored. I can't remember if I gave them a dollar for it or if they told me to haul it away! Kind of a neat tv with built-in handles for easier carting around. Build date is Dec 1976.

My currrent basement tv is a Sony KV-27TS31, built Nov 92. This set had a high-frequency whine that would disappear if you pushed on the front panel. Was fixed under warranty. At about age 10, it developed an hour-glass picture that was repaired for $100. The same thing has happened over the course of last year, but has not worsened past 1" vertical black bars on the sides, making it basically a 25" tv. With a standard tv antennae, we still get a great picture, and dvd's run thru it are fine (with black bars still, tho).


daler

[wiseguy]

here is a couple of sony trinitrons,the top set is a sony kv-1723 from 1975,(manufacture date on back),it replaced the 1722 which had the chopper power supply..the bottom is one of sony's first 26" large screen consoles 1982solid walnut,has its original 710AB22 that everyone seems to think didnt last long,i bought it from the original owner,with paper work,they said it was used lots..I have completely recapped the top sets sweep circuits,and mostly the large sets..they work excellent,what is so neat about the top set is it is so slim and sleek,and it was an expensive set...interesting thing is they consume less energy running at the same time than one of my plasma sets..

[cincy]

I have a KV 1510 and a KV 1512--both Sonys work fine.

[Andyman]

Well, we got a HDTV for Christmas, so the 21" KV-2142R from the bedroom is the odd man out. I've got it on CL right now for $20.00, but if any of you guys wants to come and get it, it's yours.
Free for pickup, but this thing isn't getting shipped

[arm013]

I have an old Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display monitor that is a Sony Trinitron in desguise. I had one that died on me and took it apart to find the Sony Trinitron logo inside the Apple case. This current monitor has served me well for nearly 10 years of constant use and abuse. Very easy on the eyes (not harsh). The only down side is it takes up half the desktop and looks outdated.

[rcaman]

Originally Posted by wiseguy

here is a couple of sony trinitrons,the top set is a sony kv-1723 from 1975,(manufacture date on back),it replaced the 1722 which had the chopper power supply..the bottom is one of sony's first 26" large screen consoles 1982solid walnut,has its original 710AB22 that everyone seems to think didnt last long,i bought it from the original owner,with paper work,they said it was used lots..I have completely recapped the top sets sweep circuits,and mostly the large sets..they work excellent,what is so neat about the top set is it is so slim and sleek,and it was an expensive set...interesting thing is they consume less energy running at the same time than one of my plasma sets..

i sold several of those consloes new, quite pricey but sold good. we didnt have good luck out of the picture tubes went down rather quickley. and the flybacks was the first to go. steve

[jedo1507r]

Originally Posted by rcaman

i sold several of those consloes new, quite pricey but sold good. we didnt have good luck out of the picture tubes went down rather quickley. and the flybacks was the first to go. steve

Speaking of that model, I recently saw that same model as that console for $30 at a SA Thrift. The console's picture was predominantly green.

[andy]

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[fujifrontier]

i REALLY like that console!!!

[Volvo242GT]

Originally Posted by Urizen

My first Trinitron I bought new in 1986. Model KV-2080R. The remote got smashed during a move years ago. Wish I cound find another! This set has performed flawlessly for 20 years. My main TV is a Sony Trinitron model KV-32522 which I bought as a floor model around 1998. Great picture.

Ah, the old RM-735 remote? Sony superceded it to the RM-732 sometime in the early-mid '90s. A bit larger, and has four extra buttons that the KV-2080R and the KV-2792R don't use.

Our Sony TV's are: the KV-2792R, which is our first one from 1988. Has IF assembly trouble, so its tuner is a SLV-595HF Sony VHS VCR - soon to be replaced with a satellite receiver. The second Sony is a KV-13TR24 from 1991, which works fine, except that the sound seems weak as it has become older. Third is a KV-32XBR95S from 1992. Also works fine.

Also have a couple Sony Trinitron monitors in use. Both of them CPD-20sf2's. One's mine and has split duty, either being used with my B&W PowerMac or my Dell desktop, and the other's used on my father's Dell desktop.

-J

[rca2000]

Originally Posted by Telecolor 3007

Do ya think it diserves to buy me an 1990-1994 made "Sony" <<Trinitron>> or the C.R.T. is arleady too used. Be aware, that, here in Romania we use P.A.L., not N.T.S.C. !

THIS is the "rule of the thumb" for newer(early '90's-now) trinitron sets that have the "IK blanking" ckt.

IF the picture (INCLUDING menu) is "flashing" on and off, at turn-on,(and if it is NOT "mechanically intermittent, as in "slapping the cabinet makes it come back"--these often have bad connections in the vertical, video and IF areas) and takes a while to warm up, and when(if) it does stop flashing and produce a steady picture--if the picture is fuzzy, dim and/or washed-out--BAD CRT!! No IF's AND's or BUTS about it. nd--do NOT try and "hit" one--it WILL fade again-usually in 2 months or LESS--and look WORSE than before!!

[kx250rider]

Originally Posted by rca2000

THIS is the "rule of the thumb" for newer(early '90's-now) trinitron sets that have the "IK blanking" ckt.

IF the picture (INCLUDING menu) is "flashing" on and off, at turn-on,(and if it is NOT "mechanically intermittent, as in "slapping the cabinet makes it come back"--these often have bad connections in the vertical, video and IF areas) and takes a while to warm up, and when(if) it does stop flashing and produce a steady picture--if the picture is fuzzy, dim and/or washed-out--BAD CRT!! No IF's AND's or BUTS about it. nd--do NOT try and "hit" one--it WILL fade again-usually in 2 months or LESS--and look WORSE than before!!

100% correct. Only thing I might add is that I have put hardwired brighteners in those, which buys a few months or a year. Also, if you turn the G2 SLIGHTLY down, I have found that it will fool the circuit and allow the picture to come on and stay on faster.

Keep an eye out for another set. That one isn't worth fooling with unless you can get another one to rob the CRT out of.

Charles