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Sony PVM-14N5 Modification Instructions
Installation Notes for PVM-14N5 or 20N5 The RGBS function on the Sony PVM-14/20N5 is disabled by default. While it is technically possible to restore this feature by manually installing missing resistors, capacitors, and other components, the process is quite complicated and time-consuming. Our RGBS modification kit provides a much simpler solution. It allows you to […]
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