RCA 20V500T - Revision history

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	\|screen_size_in=20		\|screen_size_in=20
	\|aspect_ratio=4:3		\|aspect_ratio=4:3
			\|tube_type=Standard
			\|standards_semantic=NTSC
			\|series=VHP
			\|remote_control=RCR130TA1
	\|height=17.8 in		\|height=17.8 in
	\|width=24 in		\|width=24 in
	\|depth=20.5 in		\|depth=20.5 in
	\|weight=46.2 lb		\|weight=46.2 lb
	~~\|standards_semantic=NTSC~~
	~~\|remote_control=RCR130TA1~~
	~~\|tube_type=Standard~~
	}}		}}

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	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=Video 1 Input with L/R audio		\|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		{{CRT input
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	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=S-Video input for best DVD player performance		\|notes=S-Video input for best DVD player performance
	}}
	~~{{CRT input~~
	~~\|signal=Composite (CVBS)~~
	~~\|connector=RCA (connector)~~
	~~\|count=1~~
	~~\|location=side~~
	~~\|notes=Side panel A/V input for video games and cameras~~
	}}		}}

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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate		* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
	* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches		* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 × 26.57 × 23.03 inches
	* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs		* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs
	* Channel Capability: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 (TV mode), Channels 1-125 (CATV mode)		* Channel Capability: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 (TV mode), Channels 1-125 (CATV mode)
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	== Archival Links ==		== Archival Links ==
			{{CRT link
			\|link_type=Database
			\|link_source=CRT Database
			\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20v500t
			}}
	{{CRT link		{{CRT link
	\|link_type=Retailer		\|link_type=Retailer
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	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
			[[Category:VHP CRTs]]
			[[Category:20-inch CRTs]]
			[[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]

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	\|standards_semantic=NTSC		\|standards_semantic=NTSC
	\|remote_control=RCR130TA1		\|remote_control=RCR130TA1
	~~\|sound=Mono~~
	\|tube_type=Standard		\|tube_type=Standard
	~~\|newegg=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008~~
	}}		}}

			== Inputs ==
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=RF		\|signal=RF
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	\|notes=Side panel A/V input for video games and cameras		\|notes=Side panel A/V input for video games and cameras
	}}		}}

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

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	* Built-in speakers		* Built-in speakers
	* Mono sound (no stereo capability)		* Mono sound (no stereo capability)

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

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	* Screen size: 20 inches diagonal
	* Aspect ratio: 4:3
	* Tuner: NTSC
	* Technology: VHP (Value High Performance)
	* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate		* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
	* Product dimensions: 17.8 x 24 x 20.5 inches (H x W x D)
	* Product weight: 46.2 lbs
	* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches		* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches
	* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs		* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs
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	== Notes ==		== 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.		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=Retailer
			\|link_source=NewEgg
			\|link_url=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008
			}}

			[[Category:RCA CRTs]]

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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.		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		{{CRT model
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	\|standards_semantic=NTSC		\|standards_semantic=NTSC
	\|remote_control=RCR130TA1		\|remote_control=RCR130TA1
			\|sound=Mono
			\|tube_type=Standard
	\|newegg=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008		\|newegg=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008
	}}		}}
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	== Features ==		== Features ==
			* Standard curved picture tube
	* VHP (Value High Performance) category		* VHP (Value High Performance) category
	* On-Screen Clock, Sleep & Wake Timers		* On-Screen Clock, Sleep & Wake Timers
	* Electronic On-Screen Notepad		* Electronic On-Screen Notepad (notebook)
	* Favorite Channel List		* Favorite Channel List (5 channels)
	* Calendar Mode		* Calendar Mode
	* V-Chip parental controls		* V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
	* Front Panel Lock		* Front Panel Lock (FPA Lock)
			* Child Lock - locks buttons on front of TV to prevent accidental operation
	* Time Display		* Time Display
	* Trilingual On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)		* Trilingual On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)
	* Auto Channel Search		* Auto Channel Search (Automatic Channel Programming)
			* Manual Channel Tuning
	* Adjustable Color Warmth		* Adjustable Color Warmth
	* 4 Picture Presets		* 4 Picture Presets (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
	* Sound Logic (Auto Volume Correction)		* 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 ==		== Audio ==
	* Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction		* Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
	* Built-in speakers		* Built-in speakers
			* Mono sound (no stereo capability)

	== Outputs ==		== Outputs ==
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	* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches		* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches
	* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs		* 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 ==		== Remote Control ==
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	* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control		* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
	* Batteries included		* 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.

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	\|standards_semantic=NTSC		\|standards_semantic=NTSC
	\|remote_control=RCR130TA1		\|remote_control=RCR130TA1
			\|newegg=https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824206008
	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input

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	* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control		* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
	* Batteries included		* Batteries included

	~~== Documents ==~~
	~~{{Document~~
	~~\|title=RCA 20V500T Specification Sheet~~
	~~\|doc_type=Specification sheet~~
	~~\|url=https://archive.org/details/manualslib-id-138665~~
	~~\|crt_models=RCA 20V500T~~
	}}

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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.

{{CRT model
|brand=RCA
|model_code=20V500T
|crt_type=TV
|screen_size_in=20
|aspect_ratio=4:3
|height=17.8 in
|width=24 in
|depth=20.5 in
|weight=46.2 lb
|standards_semantic=NTSC
|remote_control=RCR130TA1
}}
{{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=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=S-Video input for best DVD player performance
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=side
|notes=Side panel A/V input for video games and cameras
}}

== Features ==
* VHP (Value High Performance) category
* On-Screen Clock, Sleep & Wake Timers
* Electronic On-Screen Notepad
* Favorite Channel List
* Calendar Mode
* V-Chip parental controls
* Front Panel Lock
* Time Display
* Trilingual On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)
* Auto Channel Search
* Adjustable Color Warmth
* 4 Picture Presets
* Sound Logic (Auto Volume Correction)

== Audio ==
* Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
* Built-in speakers

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

== Specifications ==
* Screen size: 20 inches diagonal
* Aspect ratio: 4:3
* Tuner: NTSC
* Technology: VHP (Value High Performance)
* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
* Product dimensions: 17.8 x 24 x 20.5 inches (H x W x D)
* Product weight: 46.2 lbs
* Packaging dimensions: 19.96 x 26.57 x 23.03 inches
* Packaged weight: 52.8 lbs

== Remote Control ==
* Model: RCR130TA1
* Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
* Batteries included

== Documents ==
{{Document
|title=RCA 20V500T Specification Sheet
|doc_type=Specification sheet
|url=https://archive.org/details/manualslib-id-138665
|crt_models=RCA 20V500T
}}