CRT:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where are all the nice CRTs?
Joebot's garage.

What is the default password for a Sony BVM's menus?
Try 1111, 9999, and 53415 ("SEALS"). Beyond that, start with guessing common sequences like 1234 or 9876 and other repeated digits like 2222 that someone may have set it to.

How can I check the hours on my monitor?
For Sony monitors, only Sony BVM and HDMs track hours. You can view the hours by going to Menu > Status. Some monitors will only list "Operation Time" — which is the time that the monitor has been on or in standby mode — and some monitors will also list "CRT Turn On Time" which is solely the amount of hours that an image has been on the tube (not in standby mode). Older BVMs will display their operation time count under the "Monitor Type" menu as an unlabelled number beneath the version number.

What is Y(B-Y)(R-Y)?
Y(B-Y)(R-Y) is YPbPr. Earlier monitors use the (B-Y)(R-Y) notation instead of PbPr.

Which consoles can output RGB / Component?
See the Console Video Output page.

How can I adapt my cables to (or from) SCART / BNC / RCA?
See the Connectors and Interfaces page.

Which CRTs can be modified to accept RGB?
See the RGB Modification page.

What's the difference between RGB / RGBS / RGBHV / RGBcvS / SoG / YPbPr?
See the Connectors and Interfaces page.

What is the difference between different Professional / Broadcast video monitors?
See the definitions of PVM and BVM at the bottom of this page and See the models list for specifics.

Where can I get my CRT serviced?
See the list of CRT Service Technicians.

How can I learn more technical information about CRTs?
See this guide which covers almost anything you could ask about CRTs.

SCART

 * Hydra Switch (8 input / 1 output)
 * gscartsw (8 input / 2 outputs)
 * Otaku Switch (6 input)
 * Shinybow SB-5525 (6 input / 2 outputs)

RCA / BNC

 * Extron Crosspoint
 * 84 Series: 8 input x 4 output matrix
 * 88 Series: 8 input x 8 output matrix
 * 124 Series: 12 input x 4 output matrix
 * 128 Series: 12 input x 8 output matrix
 * 168 Series: 16 input x 8 output matrix
 * 1616 Series: 16 input x 16 output matrix
 * 2412 Series: 24 input x 12 output matrix
 * 2424 Series: 24 input x 24 output matrix
 * 3216 Series: 32 input x 16 output matrix
 * 3232 Series: 32 input x 32 output matrix
 * HVA models indicate audio support via Pheonix connectors
 * ADSP models regenerate a new sync signal on H/V
 * Takes both TTL and non-TTL sync input, only outputs TTL sync
 * Otaku Switch (6 input)