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2nd Jan 2018, 10:08 pm | #1 |
Pentode
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK.
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Why did some Pye models have a pink screen?
What was the purpose of the pink filter glass, was it suppose to make the picture more pleasant to the eye. I have never seen one myself so I don't know how they look in person (I imagine less harsh that a traditional black and white reviver).
Any information is appreciated. Thank you, Jake |
2nd Jan 2018, 11:09 pm | #2 |
Pentode
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK.
Posts: 230
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Re: Why did some pye models have a pink screen?
Hi Jake,
The pink implosion screens were predominantly used on Pye sets from the early 50's. A pink filter has the effect of improving the contrast and the whites of the picture. It gave quite a 'warm' appearance and also reduced reflections being seen in the glass from other light sources. There was a thread about this a year or two ago which goes into much more detail. https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=125898 Regards! Matt |
6th Jan 2018, 5:00 pm | #3 |
Pentode
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK.
Posts: 141
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Re: Why did some Pye models have a pink screen?
I have only ever seen the purple/pink implosion protection glass on the Pye V4 of which I have an example in my own vintage TV collection. I have not seen anything but a dark grey glass on the later VT4.
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