
Sony PVM-20L1
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.

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Contributors
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this guide:
- Wei Lin — showcase author
- Immerhax — contributor, Guide to RGB mod
- Andres Ryes — contributor, Guide to RGB mod using sunthar's mux board
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.
Plan of attack
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.
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 calculator to play with your own values.
| On Sony CRT Chassis | PVM-20L1 |
|---|---|
| 0.1μF caps replaced | No |
| Add diodes on chassis RGB lines? | No |
| Add blanking diode on chassis | No |
| RGB mux board | PVM-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 |
Compatible mux boards:
Pictures
Photos by Wei Lin
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