I am trying to find a reasonably priced monitor that I can hook to the KN7000. I don't want a fat CRT tv, but the PAL multi systems are too high. I mainly want it to show scrolling lyrics with Kar files. My computer monitor has the wrong connection and an adaptor runs close to $100 USD. The cheapest way of going is a portable tv, but it is cumbersome.

I know Bill Norri had it hooked up at one of our jams.

Hi Bernie,
If I remember correctly, it was at the second Florida Jam and we used a TV receiver, which then required an RF Modulator module, to convert the KN7000's video signal to a suitable format, for injecting to the TV's antenna socket. I can't for the life of me recall who provided the kit, but maybe some of the others who were at that jam, can remember. I know that Fran Durham had something to do with it, but sadly, Fran is no longer with us.

I did a presentation at the UK jam last year and used a standard LCD computer monitor and a 'Grandtec' convertor unit, which worked very well. The convertor is available on this USA website : http://store.grandtec.com/videomate.html at $90 and is switchable to accomodate either NTSC or PAL input signals, so either can be used from the KN7000.

One way or another, you will need some kind of convertor to interface the two devices, unless you can find an NTSC monitor with an RCA Phono connection for the input signal, but having had a look on the Internet, they are liable to expensive.....
Maybe some of the more modern TV receivers have an RCA Phono input suitable for a Video signal, which would allow a direct connection from your KN7000.

[This message has been edited by Bill Norrie (edited 11-17-2009).]

Bernie, could you not use a flat screen TV to do the job?

I have gone from my Kn7000 to a large (not flat screen) TV at a nursing home and it work just fine.

John C.

Thanks guys. I guess the tv route is most practical.

I found Bill's Grandtec at Amazon for $63 delivered, and ordered it.

Thanks
Bernie