RCA 14B042 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Removed broken CRT Database link (404 Not Found) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	== Related Models ==		== Related Models ==
	* [[RCA 21B042]] - 21" version		* [[RCA 21B042]] - 21" version

	~~== Archival Links ==~~
	~~{{CRT link~~
	~~\|link_type=Database~~
	~~\|link_source=CRT Database~~
	~~\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-14b042~~
	}}

	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:14-inch CRTs]]		[[Category:14-inch CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fixed input signal/connector values to match form categories, reorganized page structure (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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			The '''RCA 14B042''' is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display with 181-channel tuner.

	{{CRT model		{{CRT model
	\|brand=RCA		\|brand=RCA
	~~\|oem=~~
	\|model_code=14B042		\|model_code=14B042
	\|crt_type=TV		\|crt_type=TV
	~~\|image_main=~~
	~~\|images=~~
	~~\|model_3d=~~
	\|screen_size_in=14		\|screen_size_in=14
	\|aspect_ratio=4:3		\|aspect_ratio=4:3
	\|~~tvl~~=		\|tube_type=Standard
	\|height=13.0 in		\|standards_semantic=NTSC
			\|height=13 in
	\|width=16.2 in		\|width=16.2 in
	\|depth=14.6 in		\|depth=14.6 in
	\|weight=40.1 ~~lbs~~		\|weight=40.1 lb
	~~\|tube_type=~~
	~~\|chassis=~~
	~~\|remote_control=~~
	~~\|tube=~~
	~~\|standards_semantic=NTSC~~
	}}		}}

			== Inputs ==
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=~~Composite~~		\|signal=RF
	\|connector=~~RCA~~		\|connector=RF (F-type)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	~~\|sync=~~
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=~~Video Input~~		\|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)
	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=~~Audio~~		\|signal=Composite (CVBS)
	\|connector=RCA		\|connector=RCA (connector)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	~~\|sync=~~
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=~~Audio~~ Input ~~(Mono)~~		\|notes=Video Input with mono audio
	}}
	~~{{CRT input~~
	~~\|signal=RF~~
	~~\|connector=F~~
	~~\|count=1~~
	~~\|sync=~~
	~~\|location=rear~~
	~~\|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)~~
	}}
	~~{{CRT link~~
	~~\|link_type=Retailer~~
	~~\|link_source=ManualsLib~~
	~~\|link_url=https://www.manualslib.com/manual/887714/Rca-14b042.html~~
	}}		}}

	~~==Overview==~~		== Features ==
	~~The RCA 14B042 is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display and supports NTSC standard definition video.~~

	~~==Specifications==~~
	* '''Display:''' 14" CRT (measured diagonally)
	* '''Color System:''' NTSC
	* '''Power:''' 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
	* '''Audio Output:''' 2x1 Watts
	* '''Speaker:''' 16 ohm/3W
	* '''Tuner:''' 181 Channel Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
	* '''Remote Control:''' 24 Button remote with 2 x AAA batteries

	==Features==
	* 181-channel tuner supporting VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), and CATV (1-125) channels		* 181-channel tuner supporting VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), and CATV (1-125) channels
	* On-screen menu system		* On-screen menu system
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	* Parental controls (V-Chip)		* Parental controls (V-Chip)
	* Front panel controls		* Front panel controls
	* Mono audio system		* Mono audio system (2×1 Watts)
			* 16 ohm/3W speaker
			* 24-button remote control

	==~~Connections~~==		== Specifications ==
	* ~~1x RF input (F~~-~~connector) for antenna~~/~~cable~~		* Power: 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
	* 1x Composite video input (RCA)		* Tuner: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
	* ~~1x Audio input (RCA, mono)~~

	Note: This model does not include AV output jacks, AV2 inputs, or headphone jack.		Note: This model does not include AV output jacks, AV2 inputs, or headphone jack.

	==Known Issues==		== Known Issues ==
	* Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images ~~(video games, logos, etc.)~~		* Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images

			== Related Models ==
			* [[RCA 21B042]] - 21" version

	==~~Service Information~~==		== Archival Links ==
	* Service manual reference: ~~TOCOM 1640641B~~		{{CRT link
			\|link_type=Database
			\|link_source=CRT Database
			\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-14b042
			}}

	~~[[Category:CRT models]]~~		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:RCA ~~CRT models~~]]		[[Category:14-inch CRTs]]
	[[Category:14 inch ~~CRTs]]~~
	~~[[Category:4:3 CRTs]]~~
	~~[[Category:NTSC~~ CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Added ManualsLib link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T09:28:55Z

Added ManualsLib link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)		\|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)
			}}
			{{CRT link
			\|link_type=Retailer
			\|link_source=ManualsLib
			\|link_url=https://www.manualslib.com/manual/887714/Rca-14b042.html
	}}		}}

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Creating page for RCA 14B042 CRT television based on user manual (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T09:25:03Z

Creating page for RCA 14B042 CRT television based on user manual (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

New page

{{CRT model
|brand=RCA
|oem=
|model_code=14B042
|crt_type=TV
|image_main=
|images=
|model_3d=
|screen_size_in=14
|aspect_ratio=4:3
|tvl=
|height=13.0 in
|width=16.2 in
|depth=14.6 in
|weight=40.1 lbs
|tube_type=
|chassis=
|remote_control=
|tube=
|standards_semantic=NTSC
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA
|count=1
|sync=
|location=rear
|notes=Video Input
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Audio
|connector=RCA
|count=1
|sync=
|location=rear
|notes=Audio Input (Mono)
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=RF
|connector=F
|count=1
|sync=
|location=rear
|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)
}}

==Overview==
The RCA 14B042 is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display and supports NTSC standard definition video.

==Specifications==
* '''Display:''' 14" CRT (measured diagonally)
* '''Color System:''' NTSC
* '''Power:''' 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
* '''Audio Output:''' 2x1 Watts
* '''Speaker:''' 16 ohm/3W
* '''Tuner:''' 181 Channel Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
* '''Remote Control:''' 24 Button remote with 2 x AAA batteries

==Features==
* 181-channel tuner supporting VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), and CATV (1-125) channels
* On-screen menu system
* Sleep timer
* Closed captioning support
* Parental controls (V-Chip)
* Front panel controls
* Mono audio system

==Connections==
* 1x RF input (F-connector) for antenna/cable
* 1x Composite video input (RCA)
* 1x Audio input (RCA, mono)

Note: This model does not include AV output jacks, AV2 inputs, or headphone jack.

==Known Issues==
* Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images (video games, logos, etc.)

==Service Information==
* Service manual reference: TOCOM 1640641B

[[Category:CRT models]]
[[Category:RCA CRT models]]
[[Category:14 inch CRTs]]
[[Category:4:3 CRTs]]
[[Category:NTSC CRTs]]