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Sony KV-1311CR

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Sony KV-1311CR

The Sony KV-1311CR is a high-quality CRT. It has a whitish beige color which is very appealing as a retro CRT. Asthetics on this CRT is what makes it unique. Moreover, it is a 13" CRT with multiple video input options. Sony KV-1311CR has a 34 pin RGB input whereas KC-14CP1 (PAL based), has a SCART input.

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RGB adapters

While the composite input on this CRT is really eye popping, RGB image can give additional clarity to the picture. There are few different ways to get RGB image on these CRTs.

A custom adapter was specifically designed for the KV-1311CR to enable audio through the external 5V blanking signal. Additionally, to utilize the mono speakers effectively, two 1Kohm resistors were incorporated into both the left and right audio channels on the adapter board.

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You can purchas the 34pin RGB SCART adapter here.

There is also an alternate adapter created by /u/stabarzopen in new window that can be quite useful for those who use a BNC connection. However please note with this solution, specifically for KV-1311CR you will need to rely on directly plugging in the audio input to the CRT.

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Pictures

Composite video on this CRT can be really stunning img

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