Sony Profeel/XBR Series

# Feeding Sony Profeel CRTs analog RGB signal

• Sony KV-1311CR
• Sony KX-1901A
• Sony KX-2501A
• Sony KV-20XBR
• Sony KV-25XBR
• Sony KV-25DXR
• Sony KX-1211HG
• Sony KX-13HG1

Below NEC model also has similar pinout as Sony Profeel

• NEC DM-2000Popen in new window
• NEC CM2591A

# Below CRTs are confirmed to be supported through the 1.4B 34PIN adapter

Only the display works through the 34 pin input and not audio. To enable audio, internal rework is required to connect the audio to the Peri-TV input. Therefore, recommend just using the SCART (Peri-TV) input with the correct voltages.

• Sony KX-20PS1
• Sony KX-27PS1

# 34 Pin RGB/SCART Adapter

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New and improved adapter is only 2cm wide, making it possible to use without an extension cable for most sets.

Two different adapters are available depending on the orientation you prefer for the cable and your set. However, no need to fret. Just provide me with the model number of your set when placing the order and I will take care of the rest.

• KV-1311CR (v1.6C keeps the SCART cable pointing downwards, J5 soldered and two resistors added for mono audio)
• Sony KV-25XBR (v1.6B keeps the SCART cable pointing downwards)
• Sony KX-1901A (v1.6B or v1.6A)
• Sony KX-2501A (v1.6A)
• Sony KX-1211HG (1.6B, tight clearance for SCART cable - may need to raise the CRT by an inch)
• NEC CM2591A (v1.6B keeps the SCART cable pointing downwards)

If you're placing an order for the adapter, kindly send me your CRT model number and, if possible, include a photo of the back of your set to ensure you receive the correct version of the board with the appropriate jumpers soldered.

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# Service Manuals

• Sony KX-1901A
• Sony KX-2501A
• Sony KV-1311CR
• Sony KV-20XBR
• Sony KV-25XBR
• Sony KV-25DXR
• Sony KX-1211HG
• NEC CM2591A

# Shifting the RGB image using an external shifter

If your CRT doesn't provide an easier way to shift the RGB image, you can use an external RGB shifter.

External RGB shifters

# Pictures

# Adapter

# KX-1901A

Works as plug and play. Both 1.6A and 1.6B should work well.

Adapter on Sony Profeel KX-1901A.

# KX-2501A

Works as plug and play. 1.6A recommended.

Below pictures show the user plugged in directly. Below pictures were taken from the older adapter.

# KX-1211HG

1.6B or 1.6A should work as a plug-and-play device. Below pictures show 1.6B, where the cable is pointing downwards. With 1.6A cable will be pointing upwards.

# KX-13HG1

1.6B or 1.6A should work as a plug-and-play device. Below pictures show 1.6A, where the cable is pointing upwards.

# KV-1311CR

Works as a plug-and-play device. v1.6C 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.

Please also check out KV-1311CR dedicated article.

Pics from older adapters

v1.6C board is recommended to keep the cables pointing downwards. Jumper J5 must be soldered for the set to use the audio input from SCART.

# NEC CM2591A

New 2cm adapter doesn't need an extension cable. What's shown in the pictures below is the previous version, which required an extension cable.

# KV-20XBR

Works as plug and play.

# KV-25XBR

Works as plug and play.

This CRT had some internal issue where there was a red tint.

Upon reviewing the schematics, it appears that there is no dedicated potentiometer for external RGB adjustment. However, on the CRT "A" board, there are three capacitors (C824 to C826 - 33uF/16V) located near the RGB connector, and another three capacitors (C401 to C403 - 10uf/16V) that provide the RGB signal to IC401. It may be worth trying to replace the capacitors that are responsible for feeding the red line.

Moreover, there are several pots that you can adjust on the A board, namely RV401 (G SUB BRT), RV402 (B SUB BRT), and RV403 (RGB SUB BRT), which can help fine-tune the RGB signal.

Here are a few suggestions to try:

1. Adjust the RV403 pot to see if you can alter the brightness level of the RGB signal without affecting the composite signal.
2. Experiment with RV402 and R401; increasing the G and B values should reduce the red tint.
3. Check the capacitor on the red path and replace them if necessary.

Lowering (RV403) RGB SUB BRT and increasing the RV401 (G SUB BRT), RV402 (B SUB BRT) ever so slightly and the RGB colors on this CRT is FIXED!!!

After adjusting

# KV-25DXR

Should work as plug and play, if you remove the ground screw. Please make sure to insulate the back of the adapter.

Another option is to use a small 34pin extension cable.

# KX-27PS1/KX-20PS1

Note: These sets use digital RGB for teletext and therefore are not compatible with my boards.

# Early prototype

I guess you have to start somewhere with these mods. This was my early prototype made with a floppy cable. While it worked, it was really messy.

Someone made this adapter. It's nice to see how they made their's as well. Click the image below to see the imgur post.

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# 34 pin connector

Mapping for the 34 pin connector to the floppy connector can be seen below.

# Pin Translation