Sony WatchCube KVX-370 : The rarest 3.7" Indextron

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  • @MEMEMEMEMELOL
    @MEMEMEMEMELOL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I haven't seen this since I was a kid. My mom gave me hers when my tv broke and I had to use it for like a year. That was in the 90s. So cool to see it again. The memory's man.

    • @MrMannyhw
      @MrMannyhw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hahaha you guys must be rich to be able to get these. They easily in the few thousands in the 90s.

  • @thedude8046
    @thedude8046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Very cool. I was always very intrigued by mini portable TV's when I was young, but they were always expensive.

  • @ibrahimabdallah1875
    @ibrahimabdallah1875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The summit of creativity from Sony, I hope to see more

  • @barryjack3025
    @barryjack3025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I almost bought one of these in 1991. It was $800 Canadian when I saw it. I wanted to use it as a desk top tv.

    • @Errcyco
      @Errcyco 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Should have, coulda made your money back today if it was in good shape. These are so neat.. I’d pay a lot for a working one

  • @heavyaccept
    @heavyaccept 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I'm a huge fan of Sony products, and I have to say "Wow!" - Sony always is designing and manufacturing the highest quality of electronics!

    • @Eurobrasil550
      @Eurobrasil550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tottenham Court Road in London had several shops who sold such gear in the 80s and 90s,A fascinating road to browse the Electronic shops back then.

    • @westsenkovec
      @westsenkovec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lololol

    • @Kabodanki
      @Kabodanki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sony is a master of electronics, specialiy the professional stuff

    • @heavyaccept
      @heavyaccept 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Kabodanki , Strongly argee!

    • @MrMannyhw
      @MrMannyhw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They still make the best stuff. But they don’t use the money they made into reinvesting into the future. OLED manufacturing is none and bought all from the Koreans. The key to surviving is to innovate. Apple only surviving so long now cause they are more of a fashion item than an innovative one. The only reason why people still IPhones because the competition sux at their design and concept. So Apple’s it just works beat them down. B

  • @synlinux5809
    @synlinux5809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Man I'm shocked you haven't got larger sub counts I just got recommended and you are well on par with Technology connections.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well, that is some serious compliment, ! Means a lot, Thanks!

    • @WildVoltorb
      @WildVoltorb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This channel will take off very quickly, so keep it up! Just subscribed

    • @nicocampos8728
      @nicocampos8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr? So underrated

    • @hellion9547
      @hellion9547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even better, I'd say. TC was good until he started overdo the jokes.

    • @twojstary345
      @twojstary345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      before i heard the voice i thought it indeed is technology connections, thats really really good, i wish this guy to be also recognised as himself in the future

  • @premkxk
    @premkxk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Quality and originality of their components and pcb is amazing ,

  • @rachelpalumbo844
    @rachelpalumbo844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Just picked up two of these Indextrons because they were just so adorable, and since they didnt work the guy gave them to me for free! I wanted to try to fix them and came across your video, I had no idea they were so rare! I can't wait to get them up and running again. Thanks for the info!

    • @tonivoul1971
      @tonivoul1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you sell the one
      More people want to have one too you know?

    • @gavincurtis
      @gavincurtis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excellent score.

    • @codykamminga9667
      @codykamminga9667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably atleast needs a recap, wash the boards like Techmoan did with his Mac and recap the board. Big chance it will work again afterwards

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you get them working again?

  • @TheRailroad99
    @TheRailroad99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    amazing content, and great that you instantly replaced the bad caps.
    you got a new subscriber!

  • @istemihancalskan4089
    @istemihancalskan4089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Came here with recommendation and i love this video. Quality is awesome. I liked the video and subscribed the channel. And going to watch your other videos. Keep it going, good work!

  • @WSNO
    @WSNO ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I do recap jobs on Sony Handycams quite often. It's cathartic. Once you do a few its like second nature. Glad to be keeping these rad electronics rocking in the real world.

  • @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf
    @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool and you did such a great job with this video.

  • @mihrdat
    @mihrdat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a hidden gem of a channel I have found, thank you for the video :)

  • @MicahBuzanMUSIC
    @MicahBuzanMUSIC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a cute little machine. CRT's have such a nice charm to them, especially for retro games.

  • @simonbeasley989
    @simonbeasley989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing, never seen one before. What a lovely little device!

  • @crusiethmaximuss
    @crusiethmaximuss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never even heard of this type of CRT... So cool!!!

  • @Tommy-sz5bl
    @Tommy-sz5bl ปีที่แล้ว +6

    why was it recalled?

    • @famus801
      @famus801 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      4:04

    • @Tommy-sz5bl
      @Tommy-sz5bl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks@@famus801

  • @FennecTECH
    @FennecTECH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    You don’t have to drill the case to add connectors. You could sneak a pigtail out of one of the vents or various holes. You could also replace the antenna with a pigtail for RGB in a 100 percent reversible way.

    • @JOSEPHZZ123
      @JOSEPHZZ123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Then do it >:)

  • @RetroPlus
    @RetroPlus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the internals are so compact, that's pretty cool to see

  • @TradieTrev
    @TradieTrev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Don't turn it on; Take it apart!! You know how to please us Aussie viewers.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hehe thanks, first one to catch it :p

    • @lubaniskie
      @lubaniskie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Heard you take the same approach with your women

    • @microman99
      @microman99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lubaniskie lol

  • @corysearcy1747
    @corysearcy1747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Fantastic production quality for such a small channel. Keep this short, sweet, and to the point style up and and I bet you'll grow quickly. Its great to see a new video on this little guy and has definitely inspired me to get back to work on my own (white model) that I picked up about 5 years ago from a local thrift shop. Is that the only board that I need to worry about for basic functionality? I've replaced quite a few caps in this thing already and I am still getting no power at all. And advice or resources you can point me to?

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey sorry for the delayed reply. First make sure the power input or fuse isn't blown, Sony used those stupid reverse polarity power bricks but I've seen a lot of fried devices as it's so natural to use a regular 12V Barrel with centre positive. So yeah just probe the power input stage and make sure you have all the boards powered. Then depending on how bad your capacitor leaked, also check continuity on tracks that look eaten by acid, a good IPA cleanup is always a good step. Finally, the best source of information I found when I first got the set was this site : visions4netjournal.com/indextron/ The guy seems to be THE subject matter expert. I think I tried to contact him but never got a reply, not sure if he's still active. Nonetheless his blog posts are worth a reading, you'll find multiple articles about this WatchCube, and some of his repair steps.

    • @m0m065
      @m0m065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn, too bad because he’s still just got 3.5k subs a year later. Looks like quality content doesn’t necessarily mean growth

    • @corysearcy1747
      @corysearcy1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@m0m065 I think it has to have a lot to do with post rate and consistency. The algorithm loves this.

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว

      @@m0m065 yea he hasn't posted regularly.

  • @redpheonix1000
    @redpheonix1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I guess I just found a new channel to binge!

  • @MoisesCaster
    @MoisesCaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Old technologies are incredible.

  • @crystalLuxury392
    @crystalLuxury392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    that intro was soo a e s t h e t i c ~

  • @gallgreg
    @gallgreg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is ONE SWEET TV!!

  • @syntaxerorr
    @syntaxerorr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cool video. Never knew they made CRT TVs this small for consumer use. I know some camcorders had even smaller CRT displays.

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea I have two 5" Sony TVs called the Sony Color Watchman that still work. A white one for the kitchen and a black one for retro gaming.

  • @ika5663
    @ika5663 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video. Would like to see your soldering process too!

  • @ValTek_Armory
    @ValTek_Armory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have loved one of these for my desk back in the day

  • @chisathot750
    @chisathot750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i thought this was something made these days for people to enjoy what looking at a CRT was like. Truly amazing

  • @FluxCondenser
    @FluxCondenser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating and well done. Thanks.

  • @juniorlerma6103
    @juniorlerma6103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember my dad had one when I was young. Thought it was the coolest thing ever!

  • @mib_ua
    @mib_ua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice and informative video. Thank you for your great work!

  • @namigsalehov238
    @namigsalehov238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please tell me a soundtrack is starting from 5:07

  • @darolhitman3154
    @darolhitman3154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you
    Greets from Germany 🤙

  • @niaz.shovon
    @niaz.shovon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beautiful unit, I'd love to keep one in my collection.

  • @alondrazaragoza7418
    @alondrazaragoza7418 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the music name at 5:27 ? Thanks

  • @8bitnation419
    @8bitnation419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish someone starts making CRT’s , even if they started making it from this size.

  • @Raptor50aus
    @Raptor50aus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I have this indextron tv and it turns on with sound working fine and tuner works but the screen does not turn on?

  • @DatBlueHusky
    @DatBlueHusky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so apparently i got a old camcorder viewfinder with this tech and its pretty neat!

  • @mahdiyussuf9804
    @mahdiyussuf9804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was about to hit the button to sub, but turns out I already was! Awesome video! As an EE and CRT enthusiast, I love these videos.

  • @latelatest6061
    @latelatest6061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Your all videos You can't given any link for purchase the item .why?

  • @rodrigofilho1996
    @rodrigofilho1996 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does it do color with only one gun????

  • @mouseboymania
    @mouseboymania 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video - came here via the CRT collective ;o)

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support ^^

    • @carlosbragatto
      @carlosbragatto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, and just subscribed to the channel.

  • @RynardMooreVstar1
    @RynardMooreVstar1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I actually had one of these and man it was a great little TV. I believe I purchased mine from Montgomery Wards because it was on sale at a ridiculously low price. Which, I at that time I found that places like Circuit City, Montgomery Wards, etc would put electronics that didn't sell well on sale at blow out prices from time to time. You just had to be in these places in the right time -- and that's how I found my WatchCube. Aside from my 27 inch Sony Trinitron -- the WatchCube got the most use. This is because back in the day -- I worked in the IT field often had to work from home. The WatchCube was right by my computer workstation so I could easily watch TV as I worked. I also took it to work and used it in my office because it was so compact. But alas after years of hard use -- my WatchCube died -- screen would just display white. It was an incredible piece of tech which I will never forget...

  • @DasAntiNaziBroetchen
    @DasAntiNaziBroetchen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Japan and have been eyeballing Indextrons for a while now, but never decided to get one, because the picture always looks terrible on photos and videos. Are those vertical lines in the image visible IRL?
    You also mentioned they can't represent true blacks, which kinda defeats the purpose of having a CRT.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, you can see the vertical lines and yes, it defeats the purpose of a CRT with their almost perfect blacks but boy this TV is awesome, not for its picture quality but for its collectible and historical value. I don't think you'll regret getting one!

    • @DasAntiNaziBroetchen
      @DasAntiNaziBroetchen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker Thanks for the reply. I haven't seen it until now, when I decided to manually check this video's comments, because TH-cam's notification system doesn't work.
      I am not interested in collecting them, as my room is small and I have TONS of CRTs.

  • @dcarpentrr
    @dcarpentrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you happen to have a list of the capacitors you got and replaced?

  • @perrymckinney6146
    @perrymckinney6146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can you get a schematic for this ? I have a non working one, cannot find schematic.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just found it, first result when googleing "KVX-370 Service Manual"
      www.manualslib.com/manual/1811201/Sony-Kvx-370.html

  • @ctrlaltrees
    @ctrlaltrees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'd never even heard of these Indextron tubes, what a cool and unique technology. 👍

  • @c.authe80
    @c.authe80 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bj,very good,cute..Integrated own testcard.. Does it exist in Europe ?
    Is there a PAL,SECAM tuner ?
    Thanks for share,the demo.

  • @tambias
    @tambias ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you be interested in repairing my watchcube?
    it switches on but i get no picture just sound.

  • @jordan177606
    @jordan177606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    neat I have one of these things in blue but the screen doesnt turn on, I can hear audio but no video at all.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't throw it away, fix it! (Or have someone fix it). And if you can't, it's still a very unique set even for a shelf display!

    • @jordan177606
      @jordan177606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker I would never throw it out! It sits nicely on a shelf but doesn't do much else than that.

  • @rcmac206
    @rcmac206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought this was some sort of lcd/crt hybrid, this thing is sick!

  • @nielgregory108
    @nielgregory108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still have mine from when I was a kid. Not as bright as it once was but picture is still good!

  • @joemannchen
    @joemannchen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why did Sony recall these?

    • @Cretten
      @Cretten 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ELNA Caps were defective. Started leaking destroying the copper traces explained at 4:04.

  • @e3hunter
    @e3hunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can convert DC in to typeC ??

  • @RazrRazer
    @RazrRazer ปีที่แล้ว

    The engineering just crazy

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The industrial design of the case is top-notch Sony clock-radio! Did I miss it having FM and AM tuners, or did Sony miss the opportunity? 🤔
    It’s kind of a shame that Indextron has such low contrast, it doesn’t compete in those respects against early LCDs. Still impressive before then, but I can see how they’ve become rare since.

  • @660hp
    @660hp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice content! Keep up the God job, what was the song name when is turned on?

  • @timtim8468
    @timtim8468 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These days, I had a Sony Digi Cube. It was white, and looked quite similar like this TV in the white version. It featured a Radio, with a vfd clock.

  • @Rajan_official_1
    @Rajan_official_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bhai mujhe Lena h kaha se milega please btao

  • @johnmonkus4600
    @johnmonkus4600 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Index CRT''s have no need for drive controls, which compensate for the emission failings of older 3 separate RGB electron guns. The color tracking will always be perfect, with one electron gun. The color would fade to black and white with a very weak tube, because of the loss of beam focus.

  • @vejymonsta3006
    @vejymonsta3006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey man, I was linked to your channel from my brother in-law. We were the guys who took that big Sony TV off your hands. It was a struggle for sure, but we managed to get the job done without braking the TV or our bodies!
    Anyway, I like your content so you've earned a sub.
    I'm an electronics engineer myself. Moved here from the states last October, then COVID-19 hit. Any pointers for networking with other electrical engineers in the area?

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha what a beast, glad you managed to move it! Sure thing, send me a mail, contact in the About section of the channel :)

  • @uranusouji9703
    @uranusouji9703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awww look at that little baby, wittle lil cutesy baby tv

  • @palashsharma7674
    @palashsharma7674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've earned a subscriber!!!

  • @Farkonso
    @Farkonso ปีที่แล้ว

    Cube shaped tech is always the best

  • @playerzer0o
    @playerzer0o ปีที่แล้ว

    Song in 5:06 ??

  • @coderspy
    @coderspy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of an old 5 inch tv I had that was a blue cube about the same size as this one, but the display filled the width and height of the box.

  • @cherrybombcoffee
    @cherrybombcoffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good editing and cool TV . . . Hope you arr good, analog

  • @PAWTeamUnited
    @PAWTeamUnited 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your content And The Way you speak is really relaxing
    and Is Close or on par With Clint (LGR)

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that’s some powerful compliment! He sure has a voice I could listen to for hours, thanks for the support!

  • @liljaygray
    @liljaygray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duuuude so cool!! I want that on top of my BVM-20F1U next to my PVM-6041Q!

  • @ramakrishnamishra8179
    @ramakrishnamishra8179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What game is running at 5:44?

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shadow of the Beast III (on Amiga 500, man that game is amazing! If you never tried it, please give it a try. The soundtrack is also

    • @ramakrishnamishra8179
      @ramakrishnamishra8179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker Thank you

  • @bbretro
    @bbretro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just recently bought one, but theres no power going to the tube. i replaced the capacitors that were bad and the fuse that was blown and still nothing, theres sound coming through the speakers which is interesting. theres no high pitch sound or static coming from the screen. whatever is wrong with it is beyond my limited knowledge

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't discard it, too valuable! Eventually someone will take on that project. I am guessing that most likely, someone tried to power it using a regular center positive barrel jack. I Hate Sony for that. Before blowing the fuse, I am guessing the reverse polarity took a bunch of parts on the way. Maybe the Flyback driver circuit, or even worst the Jungle. But there's always hope! Not sure where you're located but if you're in Canada, maybe send me an email and we can figure something out :)

  • @DasAntiNaziBroetchen
    @DasAntiNaziBroetchen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You mentioned the ELNA caps multiple times in this video. Do you know where I can find more information about old ELNA caps? There are a few of them in a Trinitron I am recapping, but couldn't figure out exactly what ratings they have. The markings are "ELNA (M) RE2 85°C" and "ELNA (M) CEW(85°C)".

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For more info on those ELNA Caps, you may want to check visions4netjournal.com's blog. I don't know much about those except all of mine were definitely dead and some leaked dangerously. For the value, you want to refer to the service manual or the other side of the cap that should show you the value. I went for the 105C ones on the Indextron as the beast is heating quite more than I was expecting.

    • @DasAntiNaziBroetchen
      @DasAntiNaziBroetchen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker Thanks for the information. I searched the site and there's not a single mention of the word "elna". :(
      The temperature rating is not very useful without the accompanying hour rating.

  • @johnmonkus4600
    @johnmonkus4600 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fixed many a Toshiba with no troubleshooting. Replace all the little red electrolytics. They always eventually failed. It could be these caps were used because Toshiba knew that they would fail, so people would get new sets.

  • @god6384
    @god6384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is something very cool about Sony products. I wish they would make cars

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's very cute and a well engineered little CRT, but the picture seems a touch dim.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not thaaat dim but sure lacks contrast, it’s on par with the original game gear LCD

  • @paul1s1
    @paul1s1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey do you still have this, can I buy it off you?

  • @YoDz-117
    @YoDz-117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have loved having that as a kid. Imagine being able to play your PS1/n64 on a road trip.

  • @kanuh
    @kanuh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing video i just found

  • @devicemodder
    @devicemodder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet set. in my collection, i've got one of those color travelvision sets, and that RCA Color beam index viewfinder.

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hah I would love one, I probably passed on one of them without even knowing what they were! Good on you :p

    • @devicemodder
      @devicemodder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker the travelvision is the CT-101. And unlike your lovely sony set, its 1.5 inch crt has 3 electron guns and a shadowmask.

  • @SalveMonesvol
    @SalveMonesvol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A 4" CRT would be perfect for a system with integrated NES or Sega Master System. Anything newer, and it will be an eye strain.

  • @michaelturner4457
    @michaelturner4457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was there a PAL version of this TV, or was it only made in NTSC?

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a very good question, I do not know that.

  • @karim2k
    @karim2k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember seeing this late 30s with dish satellite technicians, I think it was meant for professional use, neat video anywa

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting... I have a weird unit that has a CRT of that size, portable with embedded battery, that has a full diag program and realtime viewer for satellite signals, with keypad on the side, a mystery tool that maybe rings a bell to you?

  • @2kBofFun
    @2kBofFun 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if Sony made something like this slightly bigger, like 6", with a true Trinitron.

  • @button-puncher
    @button-puncher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is super cool! Thanks for sharing it. Too bad they are so rare, it'd be neat to have in the oddity collection.
    If anything it needs a cooling mod. 3D printed top fan housing.

    • @fftv3875
      @fftv3875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better yet, convert crt viewfinders inti this with a printed case!

  • @Beast9894
    @Beast9894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If society all falls apart lets hope you got a friend like Analog Thinker

  • @lauraiss1027
    @lauraiss1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel, cool video but I would love to hear more info on TV itself. Why they recalled it, did it have any competition, can you use it as a VR googles if getting two of these and so on. Video leaves impression you was in the hurry. Anyway, thank you very much and I personally really appreciate seeing it used for retro games and especially you not showing how you recapped it (as that is super simple process that some surprisingly still feel the need to brag about).

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks! If you want more information about Indextron, the best resource I found out there is this: visions4netjournal.com/indextron/
      As for the format of the video, I know there's probably a lot more to cover, thanks for the feedback! I have so many projects, some more interesting than others so I shoot a few things and try to put it in context but I agree there is a LOT more to talk about here. Maybe for another video!

  • @codykamminga9667
    @codykamminga9667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know from when I was a kid, I used to have an old CRT baby monitor, which had composite in, so I used to play PS1 on it. I’d say it’s about the same size as this one

  • @IU3EVR
    @IU3EVR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's why sony is my favorite brand

  • @jorcyd
    @jorcyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first thing that came to my mind was pairing this with a Nintendo GameCube for the cutest and "cubiest" gaming system ever. XD
    PS: Instant subscribe!
    Greetings from Brazil ^^

  • @purenatural5736
    @purenatural5736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    20 dislikes. It seems that there are people not understanding art.

  • @SP95
    @SP95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    L'électronique est tellement bien compacté à l'intérieur 😮

  • @xxxxxx-vx5sz
    @xxxxxx-vx5sz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is that music name

  • @brandontechnerd
    @brandontechnerd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best channel on youtube

  • @dosdoktor
    @dosdoktor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Weird. I will add a USB C on mines for convenience. Also a passthrough. That's because it will be paired with 2 more 1In indextrons from RCA. (No, RCA never made indextron TVs, but I turned two CKC021 viewfinders into monitors by mounting 2 AV jacks - in+passthrough and USB C 12V PD boards in them.

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me know if you will sell it one day. I'm a Sony collector 😀

  • @SamMcDonald83
    @SamMcDonald83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the reason for the recall?

    • @AnalogThinker
      @AnalogThinker  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember finding some bulletin stating that the recall was because of those faulty caps, I'll try to dig through my research archives to find it

    • @SamMcDonald83
      @SamMcDonald83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker In any case it's a great find!
      Judging by your electronic skills I think Techmoan should donate his LD Muse player to you for repair :D

    • @mel816
      @mel816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogThinker If the recall because of the faulty caps, it's odd that Sony would just destroy all of the units sent in rather than repairing or better yet replacing it with a new one with the proper capacitors.

  • @bristolfashion4421
    @bristolfashion4421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a fabulous backwards glance at stuff of another age - redolent of chicken tikka massala and disco's down the nurses residence - oh yes... I done got the WM-D6 so I'm still part of it yes and New Order !

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm still part of it too with several Sony Watchman 👍

  • @lsg2324
    @lsg2324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WatchCube, perfect TV for GameCube

  • @angieandretti
    @angieandretti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to see you wave a magnet in front of it, as I understand it would behave differently from any other color CRT. The image should temporarily distort like it would on a B&W tube but the colors should remain accurate within that distortion - and there should be no lasting color displacement once the magnet is removed, so no need to degauss. I'd just like to see it happen with my own eyes :)

    • @JaredConnell
      @JaredConnell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out cathode ray dude on youtube, he has a video called a tiny unlikely crt where he takes a indextron crt from a video camera and puts a magnet near it. The whole video is pretty good and id recommend watching it if you are interested in the technology behind it

  • @believein1
    @believein1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it strange that I want one?

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, I want one too. I'm a Sony collector