Sony KX-27HV1

Sony KX-27HV1

CRT › Presentation monitor

Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

KX-27HV1

Variants

S

Series

Profeel Pro

Released

1986

MSRP

¥275,000

Type

Presentation monitor

Screen size

27″

Aspect ratio

4:3

TVL

560

Remote

RM-543

ECID

EC2992

Power

Voltage

100–120V

Frequency

50Hz,60Hz

TV Systems

AV system

NTSC

Inputs

Rear

Video 1
1×Composite (CVBS) (8-pin DIN 45326, Stereo audio via Integrated)

8-pin DIN multi-input carrying composite video, stereo audio, and Control S signals.

Digital RGB
1×TTL RGB (EIAJ-8)

8-pin rectangular connector for TTL-level digital RGB with separate H-sync and V-sync (active low). Used for connection to computers with TTL RGB output.

RGB21
1×RGBS (JP21, Stereo audio via Integrated)

TTC-003 compliant analog RGB connector. Directly accepts RGB from MSX computers and other Japanese sources. Requires adapter for European SCART sources due to different pinout.

Video 2/3/4
3×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector), Stereo audio via RCA (connector))

Outputs

Rear

Speaker
2×Analog stereo (Binding post)

8-16Ω impedance speaker terminals. 15W + 15W output (EIAJ 8Ω).

Audio Out
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))

Fixed/variable level output with switch. 408mVrms at 5kΩ impedance.

Monitor Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector))

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Documents

• User manual
• Service manual

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The Sony KX-27HV1 is a professional 27-inch presentation monitor manufactured and released by Sony in August 1986 as part of the Profeel Pro series. It uses Sony's Black Trinitron system to provide a high-quality display with 560 lines of horizontal resolution.

Overview

The Profeel Pro series represented the high end of Sony's Profeel component television line, designed for enthusiasts and professionals who wanted the best picture quality available. The KX-27HV1 was nicknamed "Yagura TV" (やぐらテレビ, "tower TV") internally during development due to its distinctive angular frame design that allowed units to be stacked at events and exhibitions.

The monitor features an extensive array of connectors including an EIAJ-8 Digital RGB input for TTL-level signals, a JP21 connector for analog RGB (TTC-003 compliant), an 8-pin DIN 45326 multi-input, and three additional composite video inputs. For system integration, the monitor includes Control S input and output jacks (3.5mm mini-jack, 5Vp-p) allowing remote control of compatible Sony equipment. A remote control (RM-543) is included, which is also compatible with the smaller KX-21HV1.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chassis	SCC-796A-A
CRT	Trinitron 114° deflection, 27-inch (50.8 × 38.1cm, 63.5cm diagonal)
Horizontal frequency	15.75 kHz
Text display	2000 characters (640 × 200 dots, 80 × 25 rows)
Power consumption	183W (18W standby)
Dimensions	65.3 × 50.8 × 48.9 cm (W × H × D)
Weight	51.5 kg

Variants

• KX-27HV1 - Base model with standard audio connections (¥275,000)
• KX-27HV1S - Variant with S-Video (Y/C) input replacing two RCA audio connectors (¥278,000)

Related Models

The KX-27HV1 shares its remote control and many design elements with its smaller sibling:

• Sony KX-21HV1 - 21-inch version (¥185,000 / ¥188,000 for S variant)

The series was succeeded by the KX-27HV2 in 1989, which added native S-Video support to all models.

Accessories

The monitor was designed to work with Sony's VT-X5R television tuner unit, which could be connected via a single Multi-Connector cable that carried both video and control signals. An optional stand (SU-117) was available that could accommodate both the monitor and tuner.

Included accessories:

• Remote commander RM-543
• Connection cord (video, RCA to RCA, 1.5m)
• User manual
• Usage notes
• Warranty card
• Service center information
• Circuit diagram