CRT Queries - Revision history

Arclight at 18:20, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T18:20:09Z

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	~~__NOCACHE____NOTOC__~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.		__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.

	These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.		These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.

Arclight at 07:27, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T07:27:39Z

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	~~__NOTOC__~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.		__NOCACHE____NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.

	These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.		These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.

Arclight: /* Largest with S-Video */

2026-02-19T07:20:06Z

Largest with S-Video

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	\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]]		\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]]
	\|maxProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches		\|maxProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches
	\|printouts=Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand		\|printouts=Has CRT model.Has image#100px, Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand
	\|headers=Model, Brand		\|headers=Photo, Model, Brand
	}}		}}

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	\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]][[Has CRT model::!Sony PVM-4300]]		\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]][[Has CRT model::!Sony PVM-4300]]
	\|maxProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches		\|maxProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches
	\|printouts=Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand		\|printouts=Has CRT model.Has image#100px, Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand
	\|headers=Model, Brand		\|headers=Photo, Model, Brand
	}}		}}

Arclight: /* Smallest with component video */

2026-02-19T07:17:50Z

Smallest with component video

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	\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::Component (YPbPr)]]		\|conditions=[[Has video signal format::Component (YPbPr)]]
	\|minProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches		\|minProperty=Has CRT model.Has screen size inches
	\|printouts=Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand		\|printouts=Has CRT model.Has image#100px, Has CRT model, Has CRT model.Has brand
	\|headers=Model, Brand		\|headers=Photo, Model, Brand
	}}		}}

Arclight: /* Largest PAL widescreen */

2026-02-19T07:16:17Z

Largest PAL widescreen

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	\|maxProperty=Has screen size inches		\|maxProperty=Has screen size inches
	\|mainlabel=Model		\|mainlabel=Model
	\|printouts=Has brand, Has screen size inches, AV system		\|printouts=Has image#100px, Has brand, Has screen size inches, AV system
	\|headers=Brand, Screen Size, AV Systems		\|headers=Photo, Brand, Screen Size, AV Systems
	}}		}}

Arclight: /* Example Queries */

2026-02-19T07:15:36Z

Example Queries

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	== Example Queries ==		== Example Queries ==

	=== ~~CRTs with~~ S-Video over RCA cables ===		=== S-Video over RCA cables ===

			Forget about [[Mini-DIN-4]] - which CRTs let you do [[S-Video (Y/C)]] over two [[RCA (connector)\|RCA]] cables?

	{{#ask:		{{#ask:
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	}}		}}

	=== ~~Smallest CRT~~(s) with component video ===		=== Largest PAL widescreen ===

			What's the largest widescreen (16:9) CRT that can decode PAL?

			{{#invoke:SMWUtils\|findAllWithMax
			\|conditions=[[Has aspect ratio::16:9]][[AV system::PAL]]
			\|maxProperty=Has screen size inches
			\|mainlabel=Model
			\|printouts=Has brand, Has screen size inches, AV system
			\|headers=Brand, Screen Size, AV Systems
			}}

			=== Smallest with component video ===

	Which CRT with a component video (YPbPr) input has the smallest screen? Useful for finding compact sets that still accept higher-quality analog signals.		Which CRT with a component video (YPbPr) input has the smallest screen? Useful for finding compact sets that still accept higher-quality analog signals.
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	}}		}}

	=== Largest ~~CRT(s)~~ with S-Video ===		=== Largest with S-Video ===

	On the flip side — what's the biggest screen you can get with an S-Video input? Great for finding large-format sets for retro gaming.		On the flip side — what's the biggest screen you can get with an S-Video input? Great for finding large-format sets for 🚨 retro gaming 🚨.

	{{#invoke:SMWUtils\|findAllWithMax		{{#invoke:SMWUtils\|findAllWithMax

Arclight: /* Example Queries */

2026-02-19T07:03:32Z

Example Queries

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	== Example Queries ==		== Example Queries ==

			=== CRTs with S-Video over RCA cables ===

			{{#ask:
			[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]]
			[[Has connector type::RCA (connector)]]
			[[Has CRT model::+]]
			\|?Has CRT model.Has image#100px;x100px=Photo
			\|?Has CRT model.Has brand = Brand
			\|?Has CRT model.Has model code=Model
			\|?Has CRT model.Has screen size inches = Screen Size
			\|format=broadtable
			\|headers=plain
			}}

	=== Smallest CRT(s) with component video ===		=== Smallest CRT(s) with component video ===

Arclight at 06:44, 19 February 2026

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	''Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Inline_queries SMW inline queries documentation].''		''Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Inline_queries SMW inline queries documentation].''

			== Running your own queries ==

			You can play around with SMW queries using the built-in query interface at [[Special:Ask]], or try copying the below example queries to [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox\|your sandbox]].

	== Example Queries ==		== Example Queries ==

Arclight at 06:40, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T06:40:53Z

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	''Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Inline_queries SMW inline queries documentation].''		''Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Inline_queries SMW inline queries documentation].''

	== Smallest CRT(s) with component video ==		== Example Queries ==

			=== Smallest CRT(s) with component video ===

	Which CRT with a component video (YPbPr) input has the smallest screen? Useful for finding compact sets that still accept higher-quality analog signals.		Which CRT with a component video (YPbPr) input has the smallest screen? Useful for finding compact sets that still accept higher-quality analog signals.
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	}}		}}

	== Largest CRT(s) with S-Video ==		=== Largest CRT(s) with S-Video ===

	On the flip side — what's the biggest screen you can get with an S-Video input? Great for finding large-format sets for retro gaming.		On the flip side — what's the biggest screen you can get with an S-Video input? Great for finding large-format sets for retro gaming.

Arclight at 06:38, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T06:38:24Z

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.
	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced CRT Queries}}

	'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.

	These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.		These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.