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Sony PVM-20L1

Sony PVM-20L1

Wei LinImmerhaxAndres RyesAbout 10 minCRT RGB mod

Sony PVM-20L1 CRT RGB mod

The Sony PVM-20L1 is a 20" is part of the cost-effective PVM-L1 Series monitors, featuring resolutions up to 600 TV lines.

The PVM-20L1 and PVM-14L1 models generate a striking image resolution of 600 TV lines, while the PVM-9L1 model supports a resolution of 250 TV lines.

The aspect ratio can be easily switched between 4:3 and 16:9 via the on-screen menu facility.

Sony PVM-20L1 can be modified to accept RGB input similar to PVM-14L1.

Sony PVM-20L1 RGB image

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CRT safety

Caution

You can die doing this! So read carefully! CRT TV is not a toy. Do not open a CRT TV. If you don't have any prior knowledge about handling high voltage devices, this guide is not for you. CRT TV contains high enough voltage (20,000+ V) and current to be deadly, even when it is turned off.

READ THIS BEFORE CONTINUING

Plan of attack

READ THIS TO PREPARE

Manuals and Datasheets

Specs

  • Year: 2003
  • Format: NTSC, PAL
  • Tube: Sony Trinitron M34KBE11X
  • Jungle Chip: TDA9394H
  • Screen Size: 20"
  • Weight: 33 lbs
  • Inputs: Composite, S-Video

RGB mux diagram

Prepare the mux diagram. If you are building your own circuit, this diagram should help.

Sony PVM-20L1 RGB MUX diagram

Performing the mod

This mod uses the RGB mux board. This is optional, but will make your mod easier and stable. You can also create the circuit presented in the schematics above without the board. Please also checkout the mux calculatoropen in new window to play with your own values.

On Sony CRT ChassisPVM-20L1
0.1μF caps replacedNo
Add diodes on chassis RGB lines?No
Add blanking diode on chassisNo
RGB mux boardPVM-20L1
Mux board RGB termination (R1, R2, R3)75Ω
Mux board Audio LR (R7, R8)1kΩ
Mux board blanking diode (R9)1N4148
Mux board blanking ground resistor (R10)1kΩ
Mux board blanking resistor (R11)short

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Pictures

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Sony PVM-20L1 RGB Modification

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PVM-20L1 - After the initial mod, noticed the sync was not working.
After the initial mod, noticed the sync was not working.
PVM-20L1 - You can connect your sync and s-video detect to what's marked above.
You can connect your sync and s-video detect to what's marked above.
PVM-20L1 - After going through the mod with sunthar, identifed the correct place to move the sync.
After going through the mod with sunthar, identifed the correct place to move the sync.
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PVM-20L1 - Don't have a picture of this work completed, but S-Video detect (orange wire) can be soldered here.
Don't have a picture of this work completed, but S-Video detect (orange wire) can be soldered here.
PVM-20L1 - RGB image
RGB image
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PVM-20L1 - Wiring.
Wiring.
PVM-20L1 - Wires routed.
Wires routed.
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PVM-20L1 - SCART port mounted.
SCART port mounted.
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PVM-20L1 - SCART cable plugged in.
SCART cable plugged in.
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PVM-20L1 - ## SET PICTURES
## SET PICTURES
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PVM-20L1 - Neck board.
Neck board.
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Reference Photos

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