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|dynamic_convergence = Yes (45 points)
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|chassis = CR1
|chassis = [[CRT:Sony CR1 Chassis|CR1]]
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== Description ==
== Description ==
The Sony GDM-F520's tube is the finest CRT mask to exist at .22mm, along with the GDM-F400 and BVM-14E5U/14E5E.
The Sony GDM-F520 is a 21" class PC CRT Monitor from Sony FD Trinitron brand. Equipped with the .22 dot pitch AG tube carried over from the previous GDM-F500R, built on a modified Sony CR1 chassis, it is the final evolution of FD Trinitron PC CRT monitors lineup and simultaneously the most advanced model. Most of the parts are interchangeable with more common CPD-G520.  


== Media ==
== Media ==
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F520 with the shell removed and no anti-glare
F520 with the shell removed and no anti-glare
== Notes ==
The Sony GDM-F520's tube is the finest AG CRT to exist at .22mm, along with the GDM-F500 / F500R, GDM-F400 and BVM-14E5U/14E5E.
Model features operation time counter measured in hours, accessible by press-and-hold of the central joystick button on the NO INPUT page.
Screen features antiglare in a form of metallic coating (similar to MacBook Retina screens). Once damaged, the only option is to buff it out with chemical solvents, it cannot be peeled off like the plastic film on the GDM-FW900 model.

Latest revision as of 12:02, 24 July 2024

GDM-F520
GDM-F520-Front.jpg
Information
Manufacturer Sony
Type PC
Tube Series FD Trinitron
Size 21"
Viewable Size 19.8"
Dot Pitch 0.22mm
Mask Aperture Grille
Free-Scan Yes
Horizontal Scan 30 - 137kHz
Vertical Scan 48 - 170Hz
Unlocked Ranges Yes
Unlocked H. Scan 30 - 150.6kHz
Unlocked V. Scan 48 - 254Hz
OSD Color Bias + Gain
OSD Conv. Yes
Dynamic Conv. Yes (45 points)
Service Method PC (WinDAS)
Service Port TTL serial
VGA 1x
Other Inputs 1x RGBHV BNC
Dimensions Width: 49.7 cm

Depth: 48.7 cm

Height: 49.9 cm
Weight 66 lbs
Earliest Date ?
Latest Date ?
Links
Chassis CR1
Tube M50LRB16X


Description

The Sony GDM-F520 is a 21" class PC CRT Monitor from Sony FD Trinitron brand. Equipped with the .22 dot pitch AG tube carried over from the previous GDM-F500R, built on a modified Sony CR1 chassis, it is the final evolution of FD Trinitron PC CRT monitors lineup and simultaneously the most advanced model. Most of the parts are interchangeable with more common CPD-G520.

Media

F520_tube

F520 with the shell removed

F520_tube_no_antiglare

F520 with the shell removed and no anti-glare

Notes

The Sony GDM-F520's tube is the finest AG CRT to exist at .22mm, along with the GDM-F500 / F500R, GDM-F400 and BVM-14E5U/14E5E.


Model features operation time counter measured in hours, accessible by press-and-hold of the central joystick button on the NO INPUT page.


Screen features antiglare in a form of metallic coating (similar to MacBook Retina screens). Once damaged, the only option is to buff it out with chemical solvents, it cannot be peeled off like the plastic film on the GDM-FW900 model.