Chances of this Sony CRT doing NTSC and PAL-60?

Jimbo Mahoney · 21 Aug 2006 at 15:34

Hey guys,

After looking at getting something like a Hyundai A321, I've decided not to go with HD for three reasons:

1) Cost - I can't really afford £500 - £600.

2) Usage - I will only be using the TV for DVDs and consoles, and the consoles are not going to like HD LCDs

or vice versa...

3) I'm still a die-hard CRT fan.

So, looking at 2nd hand or end-of-line CRTs, I've spotted this one:

Sony 28HX15U

Review here:

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/displayreview.php?reviewid=5626

My concern is will it cope with an NTSC signal from my Jap Gamecube and a PAL-60 signal from my modded SNES? I would hope so, being a good brand and a relatively new set. (Google doesn't help

)

Many thanks for any advice.

Jimbo Mahoney · 21 Aug 2006 at 15:56

Just tried to find the User Guide on the Sony website, but to no avail.

Looked at a similar model, and it says it can do PAL and NTSC, and found a DVD website that said that 75% of European TVs can do NTSC and 99% can do PAL-60 so fingers crossed...

Tesla · 21 Aug 2006 at 17:08

Try and find a Panasonic TX28PS12C.

Probably only available second hand now but a cracking TV. Mine can definately handle PAL60 and am pretty sure I have outputted NTSC from my PC onto it with no issues too.

If you are considering this set than I can double check for you.

DJ Baz · 22 Aug 2006 at 15:47

I'd say the chances are very good. My 28" Sony Widescreen is a lot older than this one (it's black!), and it displays both NTSC and PAL-60 fine from my Panasonic DVD player.

Jez · 22 Aug 2006 at 16:01

It will do without a doubt.

Kappa · 22 Aug 2006 at 21:26

my old black sony 14" did both so it should be fine

Bobbler · 22 Aug 2006 at 22:18

Just to back up what the last two have said. Definately.
My mum and dads anchient Sony was a far far older box (goldfish bowl style screen, 4:3 ratio, no Nicam etc) and that worked fine with my old USA SNES.