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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{CRT model<br />
|brand=Sony<br />
|model_code=KV-16GW1<br />
|crt_type=TV<br />
|release_year=1995<br />
|screen_size_in=16<br />
|aspect_ratio=16:9<br />
|tube_type=Trinitron<br />
|tube=W36LEZ070X<br />
|chassis=BE-4<br />
|remote_control=RM-836<br />
|speaker_type=Mono<br />
|av_system=NTSC<br />
|h_scan_min=15<br />
|h_scan_max=15<br />
|v_scan_min=60<br />
|v_scan_max=60<br />
|weight=10.9 kg<br />
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz<br />
}}<br />
{{CRT voltage range<br />
|voltage_min=100<br />
|voltage_max=100<br />
}}<br />
{{CRT input<br />
|label=Video<br />
|signal=Composite (CVBS)<br />
|connector=RCA (connector)<br />
|count=1<br />
|audio=Stereo<br />
|audio_connector=RCA (connector)<br />
|location=rear<br />
}}<br />
{{CRT input<br />
|label=RF<br />
|signal=RF<br />
|connector=RF (F-type)<br />
|count=1<br />
|audio=Mono<br />
|location=rear<br />
}}<br />
{{CRT link<br />
|link_type=Database<br />
|link_source=CRT Database<br />
|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/sony/sony-kv-16gw1<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Sony KV-16GW1''' is a 16-inch widescreen (16:9) CRT television released in 1995 for the Japanese domestic market. It is one of the smallest widescreen CRT televisions ever produced by Sony, featuring a compact 16:9 Trinitron tube designed primarily for displaying anamorphic widescreen content.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The KV-16GW1 was designed for consumers who wanted to experience widescreen content on a smaller, more space-efficient display. The "G" in the model designation typically indicates a specific feature set in Sony's Japanese lineup, while "W" designates widescreen models.<br />
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The television supports multiple display modes including 16:9 full, 16:9 zoom, and 4:3 letterbox, allowing users to properly display both native widescreen and standard 4:3 content.<br />
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== Technical Details ==<br />
The KV-16GW1 uses the BE-4 chassis and features the CXA1464AS jungle chip, which supports both analog RGB and Y/C (S-Video) input signals, making the television a candidate for RGB modification.<br />
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The tube used is Sony's W36LEZ070X, an aperture grille Trinitron with 86° deflection. Like most widescreen Trinitrons, it features variable aperture grille pitch.<br />
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== Use Cases ==<br />
This television found particular favor among retro gaming enthusiasts due to its compact size and ability to display PlayStation and other console games that support anamorphic 16:9 output modes. Games with widescreen support can be displayed in their proper aspect ratio on this display.<br />
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