Different manufacturers may represent a display's horizontal resolution using different measurements. In the diagram below, the first measurement is "horizontal resolution" measured across the entire picture width. Each cycle is a peak and a trough, or a clearly visible alternating black line and wh... Continue Reading...
This is a compilation of interview excerpts with twelve different designers on their development process for the Genesis/Mega Drive - specifically how consumer CRTs and video standards of the time fit into that process. For some context, the system came with an RF adapter in most countries includi... Continue Reading...
A Comprehensive Guide to the JVC D-Series (And non-D-Series models) NOTE: This is an excerpt from my North American JVC CRT Catalog Guide. Here is a link to the full document: North American CRT Catalog Nowadays, JVC is mainly known for their D-Series line of sets from 1999-2005. The D-Seri... Continue Reading...
Often I am asked what the advantages and disadvantages are of flatscreen CRTs vs traditional curved CRTs. My answer is that I strongly recommend getting a curved CRT, below I explain some of the reasons why. First, let me establish that this guide is only discussing CONSUMER GRADE 15Khz CRTs. No... Continue Reading...