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From: gjphw@mhuxo.UUCP (WYANT)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Review and question about SONY monitor/receiver
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Date: Tue, 11-Feb-86 18:56:37 EST
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    Like several other subscribers to this newsgroup, I have been seeking the
 ideal, all purpose monitor/receiver.  It must be high resolution with lots of
 alternate inputs for VCR's, home computers, electric shavers, etc.  Most of my
 focus has been on SONY products because they are most accessible.  I have seen
 the KV-25DXR, KV-25XBR, and have tried the KV-20XBR but haven't been entirely
 satisfied.  But now for some history.

    Several years ago, SONY first marketed a high resolution video monitor for
 professional use.  I have not seen this particular unit but have heard rave
 comments about it.  The SONY XBR series of home receiver/monitors derives from
 this commercial monitor.

    SONY's present flagship model is the KV-25DXR, a 25-inch digital TV with
 stereo decoder and some home planning program built-in (a 27-inch digital TV
 is due out later this year).  The analog version of this is the KV-25XBR.
 Both of these models have identical excellent pictures with 3 composite video
 inputs and analog and digital (TTL) RGB connections.  Two 20-inch versions are
 available: one with all of the features of the larger sets (KV-20XBR) and a
 model without the RGB connections and detachable speakers (KV-2084R).  For
 those more monitor oriented, a 13-inch edition (KV-1311CR) of the XBR without
 the stereo decoder but with RGB (analog and digital) and 2 composite inputs
 has recently been offered for sale.  All of these models share the same video
 performance characteristics (400 line horizontal resolution which corresponds
 to a 640x400 pixel pattern or a 2000 character display capability).

    As a receiver, I have had the opportunity to compare the 20XBR with a NAD
 MR-20 (NAD's 20-inch high resolution receiver) using a broadcast TV signal.
 The colors on the NAD appeared more "natural" than on the SONY, especially if
 you prefer oversaturated (intense) colors.  The NAD has 3 composite video
 inputs but lacks the RGB connections of the SONY.  A PROTON monitor/receiver
 has also been recommended in this newsgroup due to the "better" colors, but
 PROTON also lacks RGB inputs.  As a monitor, I found the 20-inch XBR too large
 to be convenient though the kids certainly thought the games were more fun
 than on our present 13-inch Teknika monitor.

    Now that I have provided some information to all of those who may be
 interested (and probably many more who are not interested), I am seeking
 information from people who have some experience with the small SONY
 monitor/receiver (KV-1311CR).  Has anyone seen this model?  Has anyone used
 this unit as either a monitor or television?  With only an early effort, I
 have found only one mail-order outfit, and no retail stores, which carry this
 13-inch monitor/receiver.  Does anyone have more information about this?

    Thank you for your replies.

                                         Patrick Wyant
                                         AT&T Bell Laboratories
                                         Naperville, IL
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