RCA 20F542T - Revision history

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

2026-01-24T18:52:36Z

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

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:52, 24 January 2026
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features		* [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features

	~~== Archival Links ==~~
	~~{{CRT link~~
	~~\|link_type=Database~~
	~~\|link_source=CRT Database~~
	~~\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20f542t~~
	}}

	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]		[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
	[[Category:CRTs with component video]]		[[Category:CRTs with component video]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fixed input signal/connector values to match form categories, added series and archival links (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-10T13:41:45Z

Fixed input signal/connector values to match form categories, added series and archival links (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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 {{CRT model
 |brand=RCA
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 |tube_type=TruFlat
 |standards_semantic=NTSC
-|remote=RCR130TB1
+|series=TruFlat
 }}
-The '''RCA 20F542T''' is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections.
+== Inputs ==
 == Features ==
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 * Automatic channel programming (Auto Search)
 * Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode)
 == Specifications ==
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 * Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance
 * Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake
 * Power: AC only
-* Power consumption: See identification/rating label on back panel
+* Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
 == RGB Mod ==
 RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 20F542T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible.
 == See Also ==
 * [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features
 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
 [[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Updated with additional features from user manual and RGB mod information (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T12:32:25Z

Updated with additional features from user manual and RGB mod information (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:32, 8 January 2026
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	* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)		* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
	* Digital 3-line comb filter		* Digital 3-line comb filter
	* Stereo Wide surround sound		* Stereo Wide surround sound with twin-speaker system
	* Sound Logic audio leveler		* Sound Logic audio leveler
	* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages		* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
	* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views		* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
	* Favorite channel list (5 channels)		* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
	* ~~Front~~ panel ~~lock~~		* Child Lock (FPA Lock) - locks front panel buttons
	* V-Chip parental controls		* V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
	* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)		* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
	* 4 picture preset modes		* 4 picture preset modes (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
	* 4 audio preset modes		* 4 audio preset modes (Personal, Theatre, Concert, Speech)
	* Adjustable color temperature		* Adjustable color temperature
			* Closed captioning support
			* Sleep timer (10-120 minutes in 10-minute intervals)
			* On-timer and Off-timer programmable functions
			* Automatic channel programming (Auto Search)
			* Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode)

	== Inputs/Outputs ==		== Inputs/Outputs ==
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	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=side		\|location=side
			\|notes=Front AV input
	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
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	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=side		\|location=side
			\|notes=Front input
	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
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	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
			\|notes=75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT
	}}		}}

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	* Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)		* Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)
	* Power: AC only		* Power: AC only
			* Power consumption: See identification/rating label on back panel

			== RGB Mod ==
			RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 20F542T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible.

	== Manufacturing ==		== Manufacturing ==
	* Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN		* Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

			== See Also ==
			* [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features

	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]		[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Updated with additional specifications from official spec sheet (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T12:24:36Z

Updated with additional specifications from official spec sheet (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:24, 8 January 2026
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	\|tube_type=TruFlat		\|tube_type=TruFlat
	\|standards_semantic=NTSC		\|standards_semantic=NTSC
			\|remote=RCR130TB1
	}}		}}

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	* Stereo Wide surround sound		* Stereo Wide surround sound
	* Sound Logic audio leveler		* Sound Logic audio leveler
	* Electronic on-screen notepad		* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
	* Calendar mode		* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
	* Favorite channel list (5 channels)		* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
	* Front panel lock		* Front panel lock
	* V-Chip parental controls		* V-Chip parental controls
			* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
			* 4 picture preset modes
			* 4 audio preset modes
			* Adjustable color temperature

	== Inputs/Outputs ==		== Inputs/Outputs ==
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	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	}}		}}

			=== Outputs ===
			* Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks)
			* Composite video output (1x RCA jack)

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	* Dimensions: 24" x 19.75" x 18"		* Dimensions: 24" W x 19.75" H x 18" D
	* Weight: 52.8 lbs (product), 59.4 lbs (packaged)		* Weight: 52.8 lbs (product), 59.4 lbs (packaged)
	* Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate		* Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
	* Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP		* Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP
	* 2 speakers		* 2 front speakers
			* Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance
			* Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake
			* Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)
			* Power: AC only

			== Manufacturing ==
			* Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]		[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Adding RCA 20F542T TruFlat TV with dual-function inputs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T07:28:35Z

Adding RCA 20F542T TruFlat TV with dual-function inputs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

New page

{{CRT model
|brand=RCA
|model_code=20F542T
|crt_type=TV
|screen_size_in=20
|aspect_ratio=4:3
|tube_type=TruFlat
|standards_semantic=NTSC
}}

The '''RCA 20F542T''' is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections.

== Features ==
* TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
* Digital 3-line comb filter
* Stereo Wide surround sound
* Sound Logic audio leveler
* Electronic on-screen notepad
* Calendar mode
* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
* Front panel lock
* V-Chip parental controls

== Inputs/Outputs ==
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=side
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=S-Video
|connector=4-pin mini-DIN
|count=1
|location=side
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=OR use as Component input
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Shares jacks with composite
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=RF
|connector=F-type
|count=1
|location=rear
}}

== Specifications ==
* Dimensions: 24" x 19.75" x 18"
* Weight: 52.8 lbs (product), 59.4 lbs (packaged)
* Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
* Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP
* 2 speakers

[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]