| Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony | |
| Type | Consumer | |
| Tube Series | Black Trinitron | |
| Size | 18" | |
| Regions | NTSC | |
| 240p/480i | Yes | |
| 480p | No | |
| 720p | No | |
| 1080i | No | |
| Vsync | 60hz | |
| Widescreen | No | |
| RF | 1x rear 75Ω VHF 1x rear 300Ω UHF |
|
| Composite | RCA: 1x input rear RCA: 1x output rear |
|
| S-Video | No | |
| Component | No | |
| Dimensions | Width: 454mm
Depth: 429mm Height: 460mm | |
| Weight | 41lbs 14oz, 19kg | |
| Links | ||
| Remote | RM-531 | |
| Operation Manual | KV-18TR1 Owners Manual | |
| Brochure | KV-18TR1 Brochure | |
The Sony KV-18TR1 was a high-end 18" Trinitron television released to the Japanese market in 1984. Sony marketed the set with the tagline "21世紀の未来派テレビです。" (21st century futuristic television).
テレビ CANVAS
The KV-18TR1 was part of Sony's "テレビ CANVAS" (TV CANVAS) series. The テレビ CANVAS system offered three main functions, referred to as "CANVAS 1, 2, and 3":
- CANVAS 1 - Clock Function: The television will display a real-time clock along with the date and day of week.
- CANVAS 2 - Calendar Function: Users could access a full screen calendar, functional from year 0000 to 9999.
- CANVAS 3 - Programming Function: The TV features a program reservation system that can automatically change channels at specific times and dates, it also features a power block feature that prevents the TV from turning on during specified times.
All of these features were controlled through Sony's remote control system and displayed as attractive on-screen graphics. The concept was that your TV screen became like a "canvas" for displaying useful information beyond just broadcast content.
Black Trinitron
The KV-18TR1, alongside other television sets in Sony's 1984 line up, were the first Sony Trinitron TVs to feature Sony's Black Trinitron tube.
By incorporating a tinted glass and an improved electron gun, they achieved superior contrast ratios, wider viewing angles, and a deeper black level. Black Trinitron tubes were considered a significant improvement over the standard Trinitron displays, becoming a flagship feature integrated into many Sony Trinitron televisions.
A/V HIT
The KV-18TR1 also features Sony's "AV HIT" (known as the A/V Uniconnector outside of Japan). The A/V HIT connector carries composite video with mono or stereo audio. The connector is proprietary, featuring a 3.5mm jack with an additional external shield/sleeve resembling a phono/RCA jack. A/V HIT appeared on a plethora of Sony devices ranging from their televisions to their HitBit MSX computers.
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