CRT:KV-9PR1
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Type | Consumer |
| Size | 9" |
| Regions | NTSC |
| 240p/480i | Yes |
| 480p | No |
| 720p | No |
| 1080i | No |
| Vsync | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | No |
| RF | Yes, built-in antenna and 75 ohm external antenna |
| Composite | No |
| S-Video | No |
| Component | No |
| Audio Input | No |
| Audio Output | Yes, mono 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Speakers | 1 |
| Earliest Date | May 1985 |
The Sony C'estPIA KV-9PR1 is a rather unique 9" CRT manufactured by Sony and was only sold in Japan during the mid 1980s. At first glance, it is a fairly basic small set with a built-in antenna, RF input via a 3.5 mm external antenna jack, and it can only be powered via a wall outlet. However, the KV-9PR1 has an interesting feature where it can display a solid colored screen as a kind of mood lighting, with the color being adjustable via a joystick on the top. There is also a "Sepia" button where it can display a monochrome television picture tinted in a single color, with the tint being controlled by the joystick. It also has a pop-up carry handle and built-in kickstand.
The KV-9PR1 was designed by Kazue Kato[1] and was available in either black, light pink, or white.
Gallery
Closeup of the color control joystick and selection buttons
A black KV-9PR1 with its original box
Photo of the front of the brochure, featuring the pink model
Photo of the brochure spread, prominently featuring the screen color feature
Photo of the back of the brochure, showing all three colorways
