I worked as a service technician for a large pro video rental company in London in the 90's. These PVM's were very popular at the time, especially the 21 and 27 inch sizes. I loved the neat side control panels, and they were easy to move with the large handles - really great design. The main recurring problem with them was failure of the HT voltage multiplier - the potted red module connected to the anode cap.
I have a 39" Mitsubishi Pro monitor. I saw it on Craigslist one day and noticed it had RGB connections on the back. I went to see it and realized it was a rare medical monitor for viewing specialty healthcare stuff. It was mfg in 99'. The picture is truly incredible. It killed me moving the thing. It was way heavier than I realized. Never found anything about it online. It has virtually every kind of input.
Got a free 40" Trinitron (consumer) about a month ago 288LBS ,had a week of fun and many trips to Retro Tech to remind me how to service crts again , had to use planks and casters and manpower to get that into my place lol. I can feel the lifting this PVM too.
This is by far my ultimate dream monitor . Can’t image how life would be like when it was sitting in my room. Unfortunately this will almost be impossible to obtain due to the rarity.
When doing solid state electronic restorations, I've always avoided using a brush to do any dusting because that creates static which can damage transistors and op amps. I've found it best to take the unit outside and use compressed air and a wet microfiber cloth, and wet Q-tips for really stubborn areas.
@@alexvids9232 besides, even if it were water being used, as long as it is fully dry before powering up, no harm is done. There are actually certain jobs on our bench which you may prefer water. NEVER use a brush dry. Static kills transistors and opamps.
That NeoGeo cabinet and that 32 PVM! I visted SNK in Torrance, CA in the early 90s all the time, Chad"The Gamelord" Okata had that same Sony PVM in his office, the warehouse was full of Arcade Cabinets, think they used Wells Gardner monitors, fun times
I picked that and seven PVM-2530 monitors up from a dude in Ohio. They were in such terrible shape, but I drove so far and didn't feel like leaving empty handed.
Well done. I used to work in a A.V. shop in Hong Kong. It was very very popular in Hong Kong in 1990- 1992. It was Japanese model kx-34hv2. It weight a ton and best picture quality in that time. I wish I can own one.
Dull is probably worn phospors in the CRT. In this situation I personally would give a small boost to the screen voltage to partially offset the problem and then live with it until it's too dim. You don't want to crank the screen voltage though because it's both hard on the electronics and can cause x-ray radiation issues.
Wow! 70 pounds more than the PVM-2950. That's a monster. I think the NEC XM37 is even heavier at 200 lbs. And DAMN those eggsacks! imagine those eggs hatching in your shop. Brrrrr... I get shivers just thinking about it. Btw I love seeing the football game on the monitors behind you. It's so much fun to watch video content on good crt monitors
Hi Just found this video. I have a PVM 3230 purchased new in year 2000. Its been sitting in my garage for over 10 years. Don't want to throw it away. Any suggestions?
Great video. Man those spiders are crazy. I recently got a 2730QM that I need to clean up and possibly recap the power and d board. This video is a big help. When dusting the boards off initially, should the tube be discharged? Thanks for making these videos. They are a massive help in learning about these complex machines. I’ll try document how it goes when I finally attempt to clean, recap and calibrate. In the meantime I’m just trying to learn as much as I can so I don’t break anything or get zapped.
My 3230 has a noticeable line on it when the screen is all black. The amp is also dead, I am hoping it's just caps and can have a TV repair place fix it.
That weight is ridiculous. Heck, I find a 20" PVM to be impractical in a lot of situations because of the 30kg weight and bulkiness. The 14" PVMs are probably the best as you can move them by yourself without issue, and the smaller Dot-Pitch means you get a sharper looking image in comparison to a larger variant.
Several years ago I bought a Sony KV-32FS17 for $10.00 the person who sold it to me seems really relieved. He told me when it was brand new he paid in the neighborhood of $1399 from Circuit City. The display still looks pretty awesome, love playing retro games on it.
@@jmac79ers Thank You👍 Few days ago I finally bought a Atari 2600, I hooked it up via RF video connector adapter. It looks better than I remembered as a kid.😉
Trust me, Steve, you dont know what is filthy monitor xD Check my Instagram @old.sonyboy You will be SHOCKED. I have got 29" Toshiba and inside there were like literally 5 mm of dust and hair all over everything and it was working! I was shocked!
I worked as a service technician for a large pro video rental company in London in the 90's. These PVM's were very popular at the time, especially the 21 and 27 inch sizes. I loved the neat side control panels, and they were easy to move with the large handles - really great design. The main recurring problem with them was failure of the HT voltage multiplier - the potted red module connected to the anode cap.
Inexcusable. The engineering team should have caught up on that! It sounds like a gaffe in the multiplier's design!
I have a 39" Mitsubishi Pro monitor. I saw it on Craigslist one day and noticed it had RGB connections on the back. I went to see it and realized it was a rare medical monitor for viewing specialty healthcare stuff. It was mfg in 99'. The picture is truly incredible. It killed me moving the thing. It was way heavier than I realized. Never found anything about it online. It has virtually every kind of input.
Curious, would like to hear more if you have the model number, or even better a video of it in action.
Considering how heavy my PVM-1953MD feels, I can't imagine lifting a 32" one. I hope your back recovers nicely, what a monster tube!
So heavy, I didn't even try to lift it. I'm too old at this point and gotta protect my back. It's over 185 lbs!
Got a free 40" Trinitron (consumer) about a month ago 288LBS ,had a week of fun and many trips to Retro Tech to remind me how to service crts again , had to use planks and casters and manpower to get that into my place lol.
I can feel the lifting this PVM too.
I got a 32" CRT, free from Craigslist. Two 15 year old carrying a 120-130 pound crt is not that easy of a task.
7:03 "It's just a small, nothing-special spider"
Don't hurt the spider's feelings now.
This is by far my ultimate dream monitor . Can’t image how life would be like when it was sitting in my room. Unfortunately this will almost be impossible to obtain due to the rarity.
bro just literally go to wal-mart and buy a 30inch lcd for 149$ and it will look better and not give you eye cancer
@@x0j . . . No it wouldn’t.
@@x0j It'll look like shit lol
@@x0j eye cancer? Sources?
What an amazing find and in a barn of all places. Watching you fix this stuff up is amazing. Very talented
Thanks, those old barns PVMs where filled with Spiders.
Nice job. Hope you get to work on that BVM-D32E1 one day!
When doing solid state electronic restorations, I've always avoided using a brush to do any dusting because that creates static which can damage transistors and op amps. I've found it best to take the unit outside and use compressed air and a wet microfiber cloth, and wet Q-tips for really stubborn areas.
wet qtips? fail, never use water
@@alexvids9232 said "wet", not water. Isopropyl or deoxit...
@@alexvids9232 besides, even if it were water being used, as long as it is fully dry before powering up, no harm is done. There are actually certain jobs on our bench which you may prefer water. NEVER use a brush dry. Static kills transistors and opamps.
That NeoGeo cabinet and that 32 PVM! I visted SNK in Torrance, CA in the early 90s all the time, Chad"The Gamelord" Okata had that same Sony PVM in his office, the warehouse was full of Arcade Cabinets, think they used Wells Gardner monitors, fun times
I remember lifting and moving 32" and larger TV's back in the day, don't miss that aspect of CRT's at all.
I picked that and seven PVM-2530 monitors up from a dude in Ohio. They were in such terrible shape, but I drove so far and didn't feel like leaving empty handed.
Well done. I used to work in a A.V. shop in Hong Kong. It was very very popular in Hong Kong in 1990- 1992. It was Japanese model kx-34hv2. It weight a ton and best picture quality in that time.
I wish I can own one.
do you miss Governor Chris Patten
@@ComputerTechnic217 yes I do. Good memory, Sony TV/monitor was the best at the time.
@@alanwong3980 lol yep. good luck in hong kong/wherever you live if you've decided to become an expatriate
@@ComputerTechnic217 Thanks I left Hong Kong almost 22 years.
@@alanwong3980 Wow! Hope your family over there (if you still have any) is safe.
Awesome video as always Steve!!! Keeping the crt history alive and well! Very detailed and awesome service on this monitor!
Wow, look at all those egg sacs. That's incredibly intimidating. I'm amazed you were able to even remove the shell.
The crazy thing is I didn't even see them till well after I had removed the shell. I only noticed them when I finally turned the shell over. So gross.
@@RetroTechUSA Wow, that's nuts. Looks almost brand new after a good clean though!
Can you please share how you made the horizontal center of the screen? Am not able to shift it .
As I recall, isn't the largest PVM/BVM 400 pounds?
I realize it's quite off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online?
4300 440 lbs 43 inch
@@Thrakus where?
I have a 3230pvm as well i would love for you to restore it! My pic seems a little dull.
Dull is probably worn phospors in the CRT. In this situation I personally would give a small boost to the screen voltage to partially offset the problem and then live with it until it's too dim. You don't want to crank the screen voltage though because it's both hard on the electronics and can cause x-ray radiation issues.
Wow! 70 pounds more than the PVM-2950. That's a monster. I think the NEC XM37 is even heavier at 200 lbs. And DAMN those eggsacks! imagine those eggs hatching in your shop. Brrrrr... I get shivers just thinking about it.
Btw I love seeing the football game on the monitors behind you. It's so much fun to watch video content on good crt monitors
This is the one I want.
What a UNIT. My Lord.
A 'Small-nothing-special-Spider'... rude! Nice vid
I have this TV and I can’t move the image horizontally Is there a pot for this. ?
Hi
Just found this video. I have a PVM 3230 purchased new in year 2000. Its been sitting in my garage for over 10 years. Don't want to throw it away. Any suggestions?
If you want to sell it, send me an email. snutt541@gmail
Great video. Man those spiders are crazy.
I recently got a 2730QM that I need to clean up and possibly recap the power and d board. This video is a big help. When dusting the boards off initially, should the tube be discharged?
Thanks for making these videos. They are a massive help in learning about these complex machines.
I’ll try document how it goes when I finally attempt to clean, recap and calibrate. In the meantime I’m just trying to learn as much as I can so I don’t break anything or get zapped.
Let me know when that happens, 2730QM owner here looking into giving it a nice refresh.
My 3230 has a noticeable line on it when the screen is all black. The amp is also dead, I am hoping it's just caps and can have a TV repair place fix it.
It says "CCD Comb Filter". I have never seen this kind of comb filter, realy like to see the picture quality of composite video on thin monitor.
What adaptor do you use for rgp input into the CMPTR input(db25?)?
Now that's a CRT i would actually use. My 20L5 is so small, i rarely use it
Could probably find someone willing to trade for a 2950Q or something.
No sexy adjustment? Darn!
Wow. That's a big one Steve. But nonetheless, a great unit that needs your help bro. So this will be a pleasure to see for sure. 8^)
Anthony..
Is the NEC XM37 not considered a Pro Crt?
That weight is ridiculous. Heck, I find a 20" PVM to be impractical in a lot of situations because of the 30kg weight and bulkiness. The 14" PVMs are probably the best as you can move them by yourself without issue, and the smaller Dot-Pitch means you get a sharper looking image in comparison to a larger variant.
After that Profeel pro monitor Sony has 16:9 profeel pro only available in Japan and Hong Kong. KX-32HV50. It would be good monitor.
I am surprised you didn't just clean those dirty deflection pots with Deoxit.
Holy crap!
From the specs it says NTSC color system, it doesn't support PAL nor SECAM? I thought all PVMs were multisystem.
I just got a kv32fv15 Trinitron for free today. Had to slide it down 8 stairs using pillows, 176lbs. Ugh! Oh yeah, by myself too
Several years ago I bought a Sony KV-32FS17 for $10.00 the person who sold it to me seems really relieved.
He told me when it was brand new he paid in the neighborhood of $1399 from Circuit City. The display still looks pretty awesome, love playing retro games on it.
@@retroforce6919 that's an awesome deal! I find the games look better than my rose tinted memories of them even, especially with component or s-video
@@jmac79ers Thank You👍
Few days ago I finally bought a Atari 2600, I hooked it up via RF video connector adapter. It looks better than I remembered as a kid.😉
The largest was actually the PVM 4300….which is like Bigfoot.
The 4300 is 43 inch and 440 lbs
The previous tech used a corrosive solder hmm
Wait someone brings you a sony kx-45ed1. I believe it is the largest pvm.
Good thing you didn't get bit by one of the spiders, if they get a taste for human blood then your done for.
Now get a pvm 4300
Trust me, Steve, you dont know what is filthy monitor xD
Check my Instagram @old.sonyboy
You will be SHOCKED. I have got 29" Toshiba and inside there were like literally 5 mm of dust and hair all over everything and it was working! I was shocked!
omg
84kg ......