Craigslist Find: Mini review of a Sony KV-27FS120 27" NTSC TV

I found a free Sony KV-27FS120 WEGA Trinitron television on Craigslist. The TV is a bit of a beast at just under 100lbs (45kg) but with the help of a friend I got it home.
I picked this unit up for retro-gaming using my original Nintendo Entertainment System. (NES) Since this unit is entirely analog, there is no display lag and it handles the native 240p resolution of the Nintendo perfectly.
The TV itself was in fantastic shape. The picture is bright and sharp. Cosmetically the TV just needed a little cleaning. I turned it up in the service mode and it provides a great picture. The only issue is some mis-converged corners but I am unable to fix those without some "permalloy assemblies" the service manual mentions which you need to install around the neck.
I was able to find the owner's manual and factory service manual for this TV online.
Some stats on it:
KV-27FS120 US Model
27" FD Trinitron Wega TV
This unit's dimensions: 30-1/4"W x 23-1/4"H x 20-1/2"D
weight: 99.6 lbs. or 45.2kg
Viewable: 685.8mm (27")
Actual: 736.6mm (29")
Also available in:
32" (KV-32FS120) at 165lbs
36" (KV-36FS120) at 216lbs!
Made in Mexico. Tube made in USA. This one manufactured Dec 2004
Sold in US, Canada, Mexico and Central and South America (In 240v NTSC markets)
Features:
Built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
FD Trinitron flat picture tube
4:3 screen aspect ratio
16:9 Enhanced mode for widescreen DVDs
3D digital comb filter

[@eightbit1975]

Got this same model today on FB Marketplace for free with the original stand and remote. The only caveat was that I had to carry it down two flights of stairs (15-20 steps per flight) in order to take it and then up again 15 stairs into my home. Well worth it though!

[@gebzed]

Super Mario 2 was my favorite of the first three. I know most people don't feel that way but it holds a special place for me.

[@JeremyRiedel]

Quick note: that TV displays up to 480i, but when it is connected to an older console, say an NES, it is displaying in 240p. The p stands for progressive. All older cartridge-based consoles output images at 240p. It wasn't until CD and DVD consoles that 480i was widely used. The i simply stands for interlaced, which means that the image is still displaying only 240 lines at a time, it's just alternating them to create an image that totals at 480 lines. There is effectively no latency displaying either on a standard definition CRT.

[@JeremyRiedel]

@@MrHurricaneFloyd Umm, nope.

[@1800Beatdown]

Awesome video Just picked one of these up for $40 with a tv stand Can't wait to hook up the PS2 and Dreamcast!

[@JSR_]

I got the 36" model off of CraigsList a few months ago! It's amazing BUT my God, man... took 3 grown men to get it in the house! 220 pounds... felt like 500.

[@MASKOAA]

I know your pain I use to have a 36 inch version and I lived upstairs.....with a skinny hallway going up.....

[@robolivieri9915]

I just got a 36 inch for free and yea it was a pain to carry with my step dad, thought I was going to die carrying it.

[@magacop5180]

You need to get in the gym Brah

[@tyisafk]

Yep. Got a 36FS100 for $50. Took us about an hour to get it out of their house, even longer to get it where I wanted it at my place because we had to take it up a flight of stairs on a dolly.

[@Pingaheimer]

Ever heard of a dolly?

[@scotttiek8010]

I just picked one of these up today and I can't wait to get it hooked up. Back in the day I had the 34" model and the pictures was amazing but it was a beast to move!

[@gabrieleriva651]

Poor american souls... such incredible displays, and no Scart port.

[@FireMrshlBill]

Haha, people are modding them for SCART input with RGB. But there are also RGB scart to component adapters out there. But we did get screwed, especially when it comes to Gamecube.

[@VeeDede]

Why would we need SCART? We have component which is the same thing as RGB SCART and before that we had S-VIDEO which was quite close to component. Btw not all CRT TV SCART ports have RGB capability. Before the mid 90s, consumer CRT TV SCART ports only had composite input...

[@VeeDede]

@@FireMrshlBill They are modding TVs for devices that dont have component output like the SNES. But it's quite ridiculous to mod a TV for RGB SCART when you can use S-VIDEO instead. It seems that a lot of people that are obsessed with RGB SCART haven't used S-VIDEO.

[@FireMrshlBill]

S-video is definitely a step over composite, but I'd take RGB over it any day. At this point, just get HDretrovision cables to use with stuff like a RGB modded NES, SNES, RGB modded N64, Genesis and PS1, and connect via component. Thats what I do and am a happy camper. I had a PVM for a bit but sold it because it was only 14" and didnt fit my set up well and am just as happy with my 27" Trinitron (the model of this video) using those RGB->component cables. However, that requires spending money on the mods and the cables, so I get that not every one wants to pay for those, so S-video is a good alternative and is good enough for many/most people who just want to game. However, there is a clear difference going from s-video cables to RGB->component cables that makes it worth it to me. However, I get some people only have composite or composite/s-video CRTs and may want to mod them for RGB since they can't go the component route.

[@ChengGaos]

Poor european souls with all their stuff only 50hz at that time.

[@ultrametric9317]

That was my last tube TV! It had the best color by far of any tube TV I ever saw.

[@Nintentional]

I found one on Craigslist for $25!!! I just messaged the poster, and *fingers crossed* they reply!! thank you for the upload, so helpful!!

[@cyborgcable]

Nintentional just found this TV today for $7.49 at Goodwill. I’m very impressed with it, although I have to get into the service menu to tweak it a bit.

[@LoverofTruth1]

Just picked one of these up today off a guy on craigslist for free. I took the back off and blew all the dust out gently. Just make sure its unplugged and don't really touch anything. Everything seems to be fine with it im happy!

[@andrewmarshall1142]

I have the 24” model of this TV, and I love it! Unfortunately I didn’t get mine for free. I paid $15 for it, but for what it is and how good condition it’s in, I couldn’t complain.

[@mrburns366]

FYI A softmodded Wii will output pixel perfect emulation of NES, SNES, TG16, Master System, Genesis, etc at 240p. It really is the best bang for buck device for playing tons of 8 and 16bit games on a CRT. Plus, Wii has composite, S-video and component output so you can get an image that's better than original hardware.

[@robertpeacock894]

Pumped it’s 2023 and I just found one of these gems for $40!

[@eman59461]

Reminds me of when i was a kid . wake up early in the morning to play SM2 on a 27 in JVC CRT.

[@lemons2300]

JVC made some pretty darn good TVs in the 90s

[@Shakejuntmane]

Found one of these at my local thrift store for 3 bucks. Best three bucks ever spent

[@tetsujin_144]

Nice. I recently got a similar model, the 27FV17 - super happy I found it, I'd been wanting to get a CRT for gaming again, and I really think the TV I found is everything I could have hoped for. Great for games but I've also been enjoying using it for streaming video with an old Roku box. I'll have to double-check that I've turned off Velocity Modulation - I didn't know what it was, and when I see options like that I usually turn them off - but it definitely sounds like something I'd want turned off. :)

[@tristangrice2064]

I have this TV model when my dad got it back in 2004.

[@catgirl_eva]

I had a 32" version of that TV. It was absolutely massive, but was absolutely amazing. I'd love to have another one, but at this time, I just don't have the room for it.

[@EnduringGuerila]

I picked up a Sony KD-36FS170 before discovering your channel and yes, it's definitely over 200lbs... Need to find a kit and figure out how to get into service mode to tune it! I don't have a ton of retro games on hand yet but I recently got CRT Emudriver working with a $10 gpu, DVI to VGA cable and a $30 Chinese VGA to Component converter. I also managed to source a couple old stock Pelican component and composite input switches!

[@lemons2300]

I found the same model at a garage sale in my area a couple months ago, for 20 bucks, with remote and manual. Unfortunately didn't come with a stand, and I'm still trying to figure out where to put my consoles! At least it's a perfect fit on my old work desk, possibly the sturdiest desk I have, although the legs are c-shaped so I set the TV near the back of the table just to be safe. The same geometry issue is present in the bottom half of the screen, but it's not a big deal when playing anything. Still kind of annoying when small text lines and certain text boxes go right over it. The speakers are quite nice. Louder than the ones in LED TVs, at least. Component input allows me to play Gamecube games on the Wii (just bought the Wii recently; previously had one but given it away after replacing it with the Wii U, then I bought a Gamecube but realized the component cable for it cost a kidney). I also started using my family's VCR again after almost a decade of sitting in the storage. Update: Sadly I don't know any solutions to use the component option for my PC. HDMI to component converter is a horrible solution because the converter always interprets everything as 16:9 aspect ratio and then attempt to squeeze it into 4:3. And if my PC is set to 4:3, then it will be interpreted by the converter as 16:9 and squeeze it into 4:3 along with pillarboxing due to being interpreted as 16:9 signal.... I'm clearly not an expert so any advices is much appreciated. Update 2: First time firing up 240p games on it. It looks fantastic, much better than I had originally expected it to look. Originally got this TV only for my PS2 and Gamecube, which of course works great with this TV. Definitely an upgrade from LED TVs.

[@Nicole3030]

That was good. Just got one today. I needed a tv like that to run my game consoles. Never ever considered taking the back off. Probably won't. Original controller too. Glow in the dark buttons in the middle. I have an original NES as well. :-)

[@loganjorgensen]

I just got this model for free as well but 32" which adds another 65lbs, had a nice cart to move it but lifted it myself. Felt a sharp ab pain but it seems to be strain rather than hernia, yeah have a friend help heh. ;)

[@ErinGoBragh0930]

I have the same model tv, but was worried about dismantling the back in order to clean the inside of the tv. I have been told that since crt tvs generate high voltage that I could potentially electrocute myself. I don't desire to fiddle with the internal components with metal tools or wipe them clean with water. Rather, I want to clean the inside in the same manner as you. Therefore, is it really all that dangerous, and can you give me any advice as to clean it properly and safely? Thanks for the video and any help you provide.

[@fleetknightgreywolf7795]

Erin Go Bragh we have the same worry because its our both only one and it's almost as old as I but nought nearly fourteenish years ago or maybe fifteen but yeah but it's an 180.6 or else 170.6 lbs its a high scan KV32-HV600 model but its remote is the one it came with back in Hawaii at sears and the TV was sixteen hundred dollars we've had it ever since but yes was well worth it for it lasted from right after it was bought then in the movers to San Diego California for three years to nearly ten ish years of considerable close to Seattle area and the remote is RM-Y187 yes and the TV I use two of three Wii's on it also both of my VCRs yes were old school so we got an inexpensive grey Emerson VCR that its Mono one from around 2004 or 2005 ish yeah and the other is the I wanna say 2011/2010 maybe? Or 2012 ish yeah whatever black plastic Philips brand VCR/DVD combo unit its a cheapie but as well as the other one they both have lasted never had heads cleaned etc nor does the black one even have its remote soo...its got me pissed to say the least about it but I like the gray/grey Emerson VCR better cuz it's both not got any worn out remotes but its also got if correct then the original remote it came with new

[@amaraklov]

TV's like this have a high voltage section, and a low voltage section, I'd check what kind of voltages you're looking at, either way, a good amount of respect for the Flyback Transformer, and the rubber cup that mounts to the top of the tube is in order. There are videos of how to discharge a TV, a lot of them have discharge resistors, but I would not gamble with my life that it has or doesn't have one. Also the dust is just dust, and doesn't affect performance of the TV, unless you plan on showing off the internals, I'd leave it alone.

[@abc-ni9uw]

Belive me mate I DON'T remember rgb on a sony trinitron we were poor. We had an old Toshiba 14 inch portable with the old fashioned rf input and that was that. If the rf cable was damaged oh noo no more gaming. 20 odd years later I now sell pvms and bvms for a living :) and I fucking miss what I didn't have

[@rmccombs66]

I have one of those, but is the model that has the speakers on the bottom instead of the side. It connected to a DVD player in the bedroom but I rarely use it. I don't have any retro games.

[@steeeeeaaam]

I have this model tv specifically to play retro games! Can you recommend any specific settings I should adjust? Also, I have an issue when playing PS1 games via Component on a PS2 where text is slightly jittery and seems to ever so slightly move. Do you have this problem, and do you know any ways to fix it?

[@-ratoa-]

Mine does the same thing. I Believe is normal

[@FireMrshlBill]

I just played a few minutes of FF7 on mine and I didn't notice jittery text. Then again, they use more blocky text boxes and bold text. Maybe try messing with the PS1 settings on the PS2. I had mine on standard texture mapping and disc speed, but try turning it to smooth texture? I usually just play my PS1 games on an actual PSone over S-video to keep the wear and tear off of my PS2 (that I have a hard drive connected to and play games off of). I start with all the settings at the 50% mark and adjust from there, I left the sharpness at 50% but may try turning it down. I did bump the picture setting up a few notches as that seemed to brighten the picture without making the actual output brighter. It really depends on each individual TV, I did do some adjustments in the service menu but only slight changes based on the disc I burned offline to use. I really should get a good disc to use like in the video. I also leave the VM off. What audio setting do people use? I have the SMS on. With where it is in relation to my couch, the audio gets pretty spacial. However, the wall to the left of the TV is slightly closer in the setup so it sounds a bit louder on that side, so I should mess with the balance menu option. But for treble I keep it at the 1/2 way mark and for bass I bump it up to about 2/3 the way up.

[@higiniomorales459]

That's normal if you're playing ps1 games, on a ps2 console via component cables. For better picture quality on a CRT T.V, use s-video cables when playing ps1 games on a ps2 console.

[@rolandbaron5813]

Hello 👋🏽 great video. I have a question. I have a trinitron KV-27FS17, noticed I'm not getting any sound. I've tried tweaking through the settings that didn't work. Guessing it could be the speakers or amp?

[@Overtorange]

When I plug in my snes the image is in a black box, ie only taking up the original 240p resolution on the tv. Why would this be? You seemed to just plug and play in fullscreen. Edit: I have this exact crt

[@c0rpse1]

BA6 is RGB moddable Adrian, please make a video doing it to this !

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

Do you know by any chance my 32 inch tv shuts off and gives 5 blink lights and cant turn back On? Its also fs model I really don’t wanna get rid of it :(

[@7kurgand]

Enjoying watching this video much thanks. Learned a lot. Quick question. For this tv why is the Pro mode the best mode? I have the 32" version of this tv. Also on SD crt is good to turn down sharpness on zero on most cases?

[@songoku8059]

What calibration setting do you have for the Brightness, Picture, Color and Hue?

[@monsieurmike2072]

Will be getting a trinitron soon for my laserdiscs viewing...it sucks on my 4k ..

[@divontayswing6900]

beautiful tv. i have the 36 inch model. i find that the picture is a bit blurry when sharpness is turned all the way down. probably due to phosphor age. Or maybe it needs some internal adjustments.

[@VSigma725]

Oh wow, my family used to have that Panasonic VCR! I watched Jurassic Park many, many times on that thing...

[@Pingaheimer]

good times

[@johnsmith-xw4ez]

I had the same years ago KV-27FS120 bought brand new. BA-6 chassis, Non RGB moddable. I just got a: KV-32FS100 BA-5D chassis, RGB moddable.

[@CanadianRetro]

If you wouldn't mind I need some measurements for it that I am sure are not online. You see I have a nook in my gameroom that I want to put a crt into. Now these sets are generally the best consumer sets for retro gaming and of course I only want the best in my gameroom but the problem is the nook is only 25 inches wide and I know the front of the tv is much wider. I don't mind if the front casing sticks out a bit (what I mean is the casing around the glass) but I also know they taper in the back and was wondering what the dimensions were just behind the glass casing. If it is less than 25 inches I am golden if not I may have to settle for an inferior tv.

[@FireMrshlBill]

Picked one up at Goodwill a couple years back on one of their 50% off days. Great TV. Some geometry issues that is only noticeable with some banners and text boxes towards the bottom center of the screen. But I don't mind and it isn't noticeable most of the time with normal game play. Some of the RGB mods people are doing with Trinitrons is interesting, but I think I would just get a SCART to component adapter instead of the risk of shocking myself.

[@gleuszler]

HD Retrovision makes component video cables for the Super NES and Sega Genesis that look much better than a SCART-to-component adapter. However, they are only occasionally available from their website, and buying these cables off eBay can cost upwards of $100. Still, they are well worth their price (and the wait for the next batch to become available).

[@chchris25]

Component is practically the same as RGB but better.

[@FireMrshlBill]

@@chchris25 Ya, I'm using hdretrovision and other component cables these days with a gcompsw. Even sold of a 14" pvm I had since this is better to relax on the couch and play. Very happy with it. If/when this crt dies I'd prob just go the retrotink route or the like.

[@zombee38]

I have this TV and it's 👍

[@emmettturner9452]

Need to try NES “The Immortal” on it. ;) You’ll see why.

[@garylove2836]

I bought my since new but now only the copoment video works.video 1234 don’t work do you know what wrong I took it apart looking for any hairlines cracks on the board but I don’t see any also was looking for cold solder connections under the video inputs I don’t see them either do you know what could be the problem?

[@davebennett1128]

I just found one on craigslist for $5. Although mine has some thick black vertical lines near the left edge of the screen. Not too noticeable but they're there. Also the four corner have a bit of a curvature to them. Do you know if this can be adjusted in the service menu? I know CRT computer monitors have this adjustment but I didn't see it in the regular menu.

[@sarahtubbs8251]

Hi I recently got a Sony kv 36fs100 from goodwill we saved it because it was going to be recycled because how big it was

[@keevs3690]

Flat screen with no geometry issues? I am surprised

[@lemons2300]

There is geometry issue present on his TV if you look closely (the NES games makes it much easier to spot, as opposed to the 3D games from gamecube and ps2 which is what I play on my TV). Just the bottom half of the screen is slightly bowed upwards. Nothing major. And I don't think I've ever seen any serious issues on a flat screen, anyways. Didn't know this was even a thing among flat screens in particular.

[@myretroworld1121]

Ive had 3 flat crt's. Sony trinitron a emerson and a sanyo. All have geometry issues

[@gebzed]

Clean it outside with air compressor! Blast that sucker with air gun so satisfying! I'm gonna make a video on that soon. I just picked up a 36" SONY Wega Trinitron for free as well off FB marketplace. I wish this thing was 100 lbs. 220 POUNDS and no way I can move it by myself. Its stuck in my SUV as I write this. Gonna review it on my channel as well. Check it out coming soon.

[@wildwoodtop]

what is it Sony 32" Trinitron WEGA CRT Television worth

[@OfficialUknow]

How do univeral remotes work ?

[@mowingcowboy]

I have a KV-27FS100 it looks like the same television i wonder what the difference is.

[@kirbytooie64]

I have one of those but it's 29 inches. I mean it's a KV-29FS120

[@mrburns366]

How's the geometry on yours? Mine is pretty bad. Scrolling games make me a little dizzy. It's that bad

[@PersianImm0rtal]

I think a lawn leaf blower would have been a better choice to dust it.

[@Mr.Henry_25_26]

Is there some kind of retro store that repairs crt tv's?

[@higiniomorales459]

Mate what i want to know is where did you get that Metal Stand from ??? I can use one of those for my Sony CRT T.V.

[@Red05x]

Can you help me? My model is KV-21FS150 and I just can't find the specs anywhere. It doesn't have the 3D Comb Filter for composite, nor S-Video input but only one Component.

[@beefcurtainz69]

So when you use the avia disc will that only calibrate the tv in the video type you are hooked up to at the time? For example if I use that disc in my ps2 and use component inputs, does it only calibrate the tv for using component? Or will s-video and composite also be calibrated?

[@joesanchez6654]

What tv do you recommend for retro gaming from these 3 tvs Sony 34xbr970, sony 36fv27 sony 36fs100? Thanks

[@LouiseDenmar]

I Have This TV !

[@Huddy40]

In the service menu what is velocity modulation label as?

[@Catthatisblue]

I got this for free from someone too for retro gaming (super heavy). I read online it does 480p and it does have component but when i try 480p on my ps3 it doesnt work just 480i. Whats the point of component 480i i thought component was at least 480p

[@shiroumxm2052]

it does not 480p, only 480i as far as I know, only HDTV CRT does 480p , I have a Samsung HDTV CRT it does 480p, and 1080i

[@gasparesorrentino3595]

I got the 32 Is it the same Functions as yours its kv-32fs120 2005 wega trinitron sony

[@Cormy1]

Just gonna drop this pdf link here for those wanting to explore the Service Menu, this describes the values and their defaults. elektrotanya.com/sony_kv-27fs120,29fa310,29fs120_ch_ba-6.pdf/download.html If you have recommended settings Adrian I'd love to hear them.

Compress air is best cleaning the dust..

[@TruthSword7]

I have the exact same set from Goodwill. it has some geometry issues with not displaying lines straight in areas. I have been looking for info on how to correct this issue and it is hard to find.

[@realamericannegro977]

I have a smaller version of this and all the lines appear to be straight.

[@supersamuel64]

I was wondering if this is normal I posted a video of my tv turning on but does this flashing sometimes all over the screen but it works fine

[@ChrisPBacon-nd7qe]

Use an S video cable for multiplatforms I have one that connects to snes nes GameCube X box ps ps2. I use component for GameCube. I really want a bvm.

[@malmalbaby2]

Do componet cables make games look nicer on a 480i tv?? I struggling to find awnsers

[@shiroumxm2052]

yes A LOT BETTER more accurate clean colors, no bleeding colors and sharper

[@judasthepious1499]

I got one from my aunt garage.. turns out its still on and give great pics and signal reception, though there's something seems to be wrong with the software and the buttons... planning to use it as a pc crt monitor (will be use from like 3-5 feet distance), but I still dont know if it will work with the VGA to RCA adapter that I have anyone had the experience??

[@yawnny9098]

Love the vid. I just picked up one of these the other day actually. I do have a question regarding the AXIS setting in the service menu. The setting appears to have a wide range (around 0-65) but I only notice any color change with values 31 and 32. With 32 it is with the reds a touch overblown.. going any higher doesn't make them more overblown, it just stays the same. If I go with a setting of 31 then all the red is sucked out and I'm left with a greenish picture..going any lower doesn't enhance this.. it just stays as a greenish picture.. almost like it's on/off but taking out way more red then it should be. Did you experience this as well? Is there something I'm missing with the AXIS setting? Appreciate your time!

[@untested3344]

Hey I know this is a old comment but i ran into the exact same problem as you, did you ever find the fix for it?

[@yawnny9098]

@@untested3344 Hello! No I, never did.. I basically just accepted the colors as they were... though it never quite felt like the model I had as a kid. Could be the one I picked up for free 5 years ago was just failing and thus had some issues with the picture. Overall I'm still happy with it though and still have it in my basement!

[@untested3344]

@@yawnny9098 from what I’ve seen it’s just how the tv is? I don’t think it’s because the tvs failing I’ve seen other people having this same issue.

[@yawnny9098]

@@untested3344 Oh intriguing! This thread honestly has me wanting to fire it up again this weekend. It's just been sitting there not used for years (but still hooked up). I mainly retro game (240P mainly, but some Xbox/Cube era as well and prior) on my PVM20L2MD now, but there's still a certain nostalgia to the way the 27FS120 looks. Almost a different type of phosphor glow.

[@untested3344]

@@yawnny9098Hey after a bit the axis ended up working out of nowhere? I’m not sure why but it worked and it removed the red push from the yellows and browns when I set it to zero. Maybe it has to do with something I changed in the service menu or maybe it worked all along? I was trying for the past 12 days to find a way to fix the red push too. The only thing I did differently was that I was on the s-video input while in the service menu. Also setting matrix to 0 helped lower the red push. I was about to get rid of the tv too lol.

[@gebzed]

Whats the Deoxit? And whats it do?

[@Resident_Elmo]

I need that stand/cart, does anyone know where/how to find it?

[@caps-thetechenthusiasticgu812]

Light guns work ok with this TV. PS1 PS2, Sega Saturn ?

[@realamericannegro977]

Yeah but flat screen CRTs have dead spots, bubbles dont

[@therealahmodmay]

I rather hook up a VCR in the 240p outputs

[@jasonstevenson85]

Does this TV support zapper/light gun games?

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

The widescreen HD version weighs about 200lbs. I have this exact TV and a friend of mine had the HD wide one. I really wanted his wide HD one for Call of Duty.

[@rozz0]

How do I get rid if that green watermark that says video 1-4 on this TV?

[@nk6231]

Hit display on the controller

[@Andreas.Weller]

A little bit of De-Oxyd. 😂 Already on these old videos. That's a bummer.

[@MLNDY360]

How did you get into service mode? I've tried many things but can't figure it out

[@MLNDY360]

I had just figured it out, thanks though. Now to figure out what all this means

[@gangadhar_kati8664]

i have a how to connect a extra sound box in wega sony tv

[@bobbygaston8100]

These tvs would have beem perfect if it wasnt for the thin black line at the top and one at the bottom of the screens. Drives me mental. Read it was something about some wiring for the grill to be held in place and itd completely normal. Regardless this drives me nuts and i dont knoe etf they were thinking when designing these tvs, i have three of these units and they all suffer from the same thin black lines at the top and bottom of screen.

[@fredymendez1786]

my questions is with speakers! I want to wach tv listening with head phones so i connected the speakers but i conneected a long cable from the tv port to my spekears but only one speakers is working. when I move the plug then both sound but i do not what is wrong because even if i change the cables sound same, only one. the spekears are good are new and work good in the computers

[@lemons2300]

Maybe your TV's RCA audio passthrough output is broken? The previous owner yanked the VCR's cable, maybe? Ideally you should use an A/V receiver, a stereo system, or an A/V switcher that you can hook up via a 3.5mm headphone jack to as a headphones output, and hook up all your consoles to the back inputs so that you no longer need to get the sound pass through the TV's output.

[@realamericannegro977]

I use the headphones on this too and it does the one sided sound thing. You have to switch the sound effects mode in the sound menu to surround sound or stimulate. Stimulate is probably stereo.

[@alexvids9232]

just bought this for $20 today.

[@samuelg7673]

good business

[@DominiqueDeMann]

This is my old one

[@dorianmv4988]

i have 32" kv32fs120

[@MulliganSnicker]

2 questions: Does it display 480p with component? And is cleaning the inside super important?

[@dorianplayerone]

i have a 36" one

[@voltz15]

I wish mine never died on me.

[@ChengGaos]

what happened to it?

[@luciano29320]

Tengo el sony wega 29kvf140 soy de argentina

[@MrSanesaw]

Hows this Sony running in 2018?

[@jamieb2243]

King Pin they were made better back then made out of glass metal not plastic like nowadays

[@zrxbeast1100]

Does it have scsnlines

[@roop5318]

Great video, saw this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn61k4CIl8h4f7s where I put a lengthy response. My 32" trinitron is primarily used for Nintendo consoles. Re: no input lag, both of my NES Zappers don't work on this. It could be both Zappers are broken... but since you have a NES there, can you confirm if your Zapper ever hits a duck on this TV?

[@digitalblasphemy1100]

I am buying this model tonight. I'll let you know. Respond to this comment so I remember where to answer you about the zapper

[@Nicole3030]

Oh yeah. Heavy A.F.

[@luankono]

Cuidado Risco de Choque eletrico! kk pt-br

[@林泓嵩]

美国人民玩山寨马里奥，真讽刺

[@hoagtech]

Your TV supports Progressive. Your Comment about progressive being bullshit for oldschool games makes no sense. Interlaced 240i is inferior compared to RGB 240p

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

Huh? Many games were made with interlacing in mind. Back when most people had CRT TVs and the best connector most people had was composite. Dithering using those composite limitations in mind.

[@myemail2005]

I have this exact same 27" model. It has been stored for 5 years in a cool, dry place. I just tried to turn it on with a digital converter box and I get nothing. The tube magnetized and I hear stuff turn on inside, but nothing but black screen, not even onscreen channel or menu prompts. The red "sleep" light is flashing 4 times. The buttons under the front lid do nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

[@KrGsMrNKusinagi0]

Just picked up the same model but the 32 inch one... :) its replacing my 27 inch toshiba

[@realamericannegro977]

Great work, very educational. I have a smaller version of this. Where did you get the dvd to calibrate the colors? I need to try that. I sometimes turn pro mode off and switch to vivid as I feel some games need to be bright, stuff like Neo Geo and CPS2 stuff. Do you feel that way about pro mode even though you calibrated it?

[@DarkCloudGather]

What calibration setting do you have for the Brightness, Picture, Color and Hue?

[@computerkid1416]

Commenting the same thing under two accounts isn't going to help your case.