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The '''RCA 20V500T''' is a 20-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA (TTE Technology). This VHP (Value High Performance) series TV features S-Video input for optimal DVD player performance and convenient side panel A/V connections. Like the [[RCA 20V412T]], it does not include stereo sound capabilities.

{{CRT model
|brand=RCA
|model_code=20V500T
|crt_type=TV
|screen_size_in=20
|aspect_ratio=4:3
|tube_type=Standard
|standards_semantic=NTSC
|series=VHP
|remote_control=RCR130TA1
|height=17.8 in
|width=24 in
|depth=20.5 in
|weight=46.2 lb
}}

== Inputs ==
{{CRT input
|signal=RF
|connector=RF (F-type)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Antenna input (Tuner)
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Video 1 Input with L/R audio
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=side
|notes=Side panel A/V input for video games and cameras
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=S-Video input for best DVD player performance
}}

== Outputs ==
* Rear A/V Outputs: L + R + V (composite)

== Features ==
* Standard curved picture tube
* VHP (Value High Performance) category
* On-Screen Clock, Sleep & Wake Timers
* Electronic On-Screen Notepad (notebook)
* Favorite Channel List (5 channels)
* Calendar Mode
* V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
* Front Panel Lock (FPA Lock)
* Child Lock - locks buttons on front of TV to prevent accidental operation
* Time Display
* Trilingual On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)
* Auto Channel Search (Automatic Channel Programming)
* Manual Channel Tuning
* Adjustable Color Warmth
* 4 Picture Presets (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
* Sound Logic (Auto Volume Correction)
* Closed Captioning (CC1-CC4, TEXT1-TEXT4)
* On-Timer and Off-Timer functions
* Sleep Timer (10-120 minutes)
* Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel capability (125 channels in CATV mode)

== Audio ==
* Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
* Built-in speakers
* Mono sound (no stereo capability)

== Specifications ==
* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 × 26.57 × 23.03 inches
* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs
* Channel Capability: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 (TV mode), Channels 1-125 (CATV mode)
* Power: Standard AC outlet

== Picture Controls ==
* Brightness
* Color
* Contrast  
* Tint
* Sharpness

== Remote Control ==
* Model: RCR130TA1
* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
* Batteries included
* Note: Remote does not have MTS or SOUND buttons (no stereo capability)

== Notes ==
This model includes warnings about fixed image burn-in on the picture tube, common to all CRT displays. The 20V500T does not include the Sound menu or stereo sound features found in the 24-inch models ([[RCA 24V412T]] and [[RCA 24V511T]]). The remote control for this model does not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

== Archival Links ==
{{CRT link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=CRT Database
|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20v500t
}}
{{CRT link
|link_type=Retailer
|link_source=NewEgg
|link_url=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008
}}

[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:VHP CRTs]]
[[Category:20-inch CRTs]]
[[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]