Sony KV-16GW1
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.
Overview
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.
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.
Technical Details
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.
The tube used is Sony's W36LEZ070X, an aperture grille Trinitron with 86° deflection. Like most widescreen Trinitrons, it features variable aperture grille pitch.
Use Cases
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.
