RCA F27TF700 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fix VPORT input connector to VPORT (was RCA connector), standardize output fields, add VPORT wikilink (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-25T04:46:14Z

Fix VPORT input connector to VPORT (was RCA connector), standardize output fields, add VPORT wikilink (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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 |signal=RF
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 {{CRT input
 |signal=Component (YPbPr)
-|connector=RCA (connector)
+|connector=VPORT
 |count=1
 |location=rear
-|notes=RCA VPORT - second component input using Xbox connector
+|notes=RCA VPORT; for Xbox or as second component input
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 {{CRT input
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 {{CRT output
-|label=Audio Out
+|signal=Audio
 |connector=RCA (connector)
-|count=2
+|count=1
 |location=rear
-|notes=Switchable variable/fixed
+|notes=L/R audio (switchable variable/fixed)
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 {{CRT link
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 |link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700
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 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
 [[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
 [[Category:GUIDE Plus+ CRTs]]
-[[Category:CRTs with component video]]
+[[Category:CRTs with Component Video]]

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	The '''RCA F27TF700''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT television made by Thomson in Mexico in 2002. It features a full set of inputs including a unique VPORT for Xbox connection. This specific model may have primarily been sold in Canada, though other sets sharing the same chassis were available in the US.[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700]		The '''RCA F27TF700''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT television made by Thomson in Mexico in 2002. It features a full set of inputs including a unique VPORT for Xbox connection. This specific model may have primarily been sold in Canada, though other sets sharing the same chassis were available in the US.<ref name="crtdb-f27tf700">[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700 RCA F27TF700 - CRT Database]</ref>

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	== VPORT ==		== VPORT ==

	The VPORT is a proprietary connector designed for the original Xbox console, hence the "XBOX READY" branding. It functions as a second YPbPr component input, and an Xbox component cable can be used in reverse to connect other consoles through this port.~~[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca~~-f27tf700] Dedicated VPORT-to-component breakout cables (RCA model GP650XB) were also produced, and custom cables are still made by aftermarket sellers.[https://tkscustomsupermodz.com/products/intec-accessory-rca-xbox-ready-vport-tv-cables]		The VPORT is a proprietary connector designed for the original Xbox console, hence the "XBOX READY" branding. It functions as a second YPbPr component input, and an Xbox component cable can be used in reverse to connect other consoles through this port.<ref name="crtdb-f27tf700" /> Dedicated VPORT-to-component breakout cables (RCA model GP650XB) were also produced, and custom cables are still made by aftermarket sellers.<ref name="tkcustom">[https://tkscustomsupermodz.com/products/intec-accessory-rca-xbox-ready-vport-tv-cables Intec Accessory & RCA "Xbox Ready" VPort TV Cables – TK's Custom Super Modz]</ref>

	== Picture Quality ==		== Picture Quality ==

	The F27TF700 uses a Philips jungle chip for video processing, which contributes to strong picture quality.~~[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca~~-f27tf700]		The F27TF700 uses a Philips jungle chip for video processing, which contributes to strong picture quality.<ref name="crtdb-f27tf700" />

	== Service Menu ==		== Service Menu ==
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	# Navigate with the channel buttons, and adjust the parameters with the volume buttons		# Navigate with the channel buttons, and adjust the parameters with the volume buttons
	The service menu screen will appear, displaying one item at a time.		The service menu screen will appear, displaying one item at a time.

			== References ==
			<references />

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

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Replace vague "According to CRT Database" / "Per CRT Database" with specific sourced references; remove section headers from CRT input/output subobjects per wiki conventions (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-10T01:43:03Z

Replace vague "According to CRT Database" / "Per CRT Database" with specific sourced references; remove section headers from CRT input/output subobjects per wiki conventions (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|image_main=RCA F27TF700 front.jpg		\|image_main=RCA F27TF700 front.jpg
	}}		}}

	The '''RCA F27TF700''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT television made by Thomson in Mexico in 2002. It features a full set of inputs including a unique VPORT for Xbox connection. According to CRT Database, this specific model seems to have only been sold in Canada, though other sets sharing the same chassis may have come out in the US.

	~~== Inputs ==~~
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=RF		\|signal=RF
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	\|location=front		\|location=front
	\|notes=Audio L/R + Video		\|notes=Audio L/R + Video
			}}
			{{CRT output
			\|label=Audio Out
			\|output_type=Audio
			\|signal=Analog stereo
			\|connector=RCA (connector)
			\|count=2
			\|location=rear
			\|notes=Switchable variable/fixed
			}}
			{{CRT link
			\|link_type=Database
			\|link_source=CRT Database
			\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700
	}}		}}

	~~== Outputs ==~~		The '''RCA F27TF700''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT television made by Thomson in Mexico in 2002. It features a full set of inputs including a unique VPORT for Xbox connection. This specific model may have primarily been sold in Canada, though other sets sharing the same chassis were available in the US.[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700]
	* Audio L/~~R output (switchable variable~~/~~fixed)~~

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	* Silver Diamond finish		* Silver Diamond finish

	== ~~Performance Notes~~ ==		== VPORT ==
	~~Per CRT Database: Picture quality~~ is ~~excellent thanks to~~ the ~~Philips jungle chip~~. ~~The VPORT essentially~~ functions as a second YPbPr input ~~using a proprietary Xbox cable - you can use~~ an Xbox component cable in reverse to connect other consoles ~~that way~~.
			The VPORT is a proprietary connector designed for the original Xbox console, hence the "XBOX READY" branding. It functions as a second YPbPr component input, and an Xbox component cable can be used in reverse to connect other consoles through this port.[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700] Dedicated VPORT-to-component breakout cables (RCA model GP650XB) were also produced, and custom cables are still made by aftermarket sellers.[https://tkscustomsupermodz.com/products/intec-accessory-rca-xbox-ready-vport-tv-cables]

			== Picture Quality ==

			The F27TF700 uses a Philips jungle chip for video processing, which contributes to strong picture quality.[https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700]

	== Service Menu ==		== Service Menu ==
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	# Navigate with the channel buttons, and adjust the parameters with the volume buttons		# Navigate with the channel buttons, and adjust the parameters with the volume buttons
	The service menu screen will appear, displaying one item at a time.		The service menu screen will appear, displaying one item at a time.

	~~== Archival Links ==~~
	~~{{CRT link~~
	~~\|link_type=Database~~
	~~\|link_source=CRT Database~~
	~~\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700~~
	}}

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

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	\|series=GUIDE Plus+ GOLD		\|series=GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
	\|launch_year=2002		\|launch_year=2002
			\|image_main=RCA F27TF700 front.jpg
	}}		}}

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	\|tube_type=TruFlat		\|tube_type=TruFlat
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			\|series=GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
			\|launch_year=2002
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			[[Category:CRTs with component video]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fixed connector types, added CRT Database info and performance notes (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Fixed connector types, added CRT Database info and performance notes (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	==Inputs==
			The '''RCA F27TF700''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT television made by Thomson in Mexico in 2002. It features a full set of inputs including a unique VPORT for Xbox connection. According to CRT Database, this specific model seems to have only been sold in Canada, though other sets sharing the same chassis may have come out in the US.

			== Inputs ==
			{{CRT input
			\|signal=RF
			\|connector=RF (F-type)
			\|count=1
			\|location=rear
			}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=Component (YPbPr)		\|signal=Component (YPbPr)
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	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=Component (YPbPr)		\|signal=Component (YPbPr)
	\|connector=~~VPORT~~		\|connector=RCA (connector)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
	\|notes=RCA VPORT ~~for Xbox or~~ second component input		\|notes=RCA VPORT - second component input using Xbox connector
	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=S-Video		\|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
	\|connector=S-~~Video~~		\|connector=Mini-DIN-4
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear
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	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=Composite		\|signal=Composite (CVBS)
	\|connector=RCA (connector)		\|connector=RCA (connector)
	\|count=2		\|count=2
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	}}		}}
	{{CRT input		{{CRT input
	\|signal=Composite		\|signal=Composite (CVBS)
	\|connector=RCA (connector)		\|connector=RCA (connector)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=front		\|location=front
	\|notes=Audio L/R + Video		\|notes=Audio L/R + Video
	}}
	~~{{CRT input~~
	~~\|signal=RF~~
	~~\|connector=F-type~~
	~~\|count=1~~
	~~\|location=rear~~
	}}		}}

	==Outputs==		== Outputs ==
	~~{{CRT input~~		* Audio L/R output (switchable variable/fixed)
	~~\|signal=Composite~~
	~~\|connector=RCA (connector)~~
	~~\|count=1~~
	~~\|location=rear~~
	~~\|notes=~~Audio L/R output (switchable variable/fixed)
	}}

	==Features==		== Features ==
	* GUIDE Plus+ GOLD on-screen program guide (no monthly fee)		* GUIDE Plus+ GOLD on-screen program guide (no monthly fee)
	* G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record		* G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record
	* RCA VPORT for Microsoft Xbox connection		* RCA VPORT for Microsoft Xbox connection (XBOX READY branding)
	* Digital 3-Line Comb Filter		* Digital 3-Line Comb Filter
	* Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry		* Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry
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	* One Button Launch for inputs (Auto Tune)		* One Button Launch for inputs (Auto Tune)
	* Silver Diamond finish		* Silver Diamond finish

			== Performance Notes ==
			Per CRT Database: Picture quality is excellent thanks to the Philips jungle chip. The VPORT essentially functions as a second YPbPr input using a proprietary Xbox cable - you can use an Xbox component cable in reverse to connect other consoles that way.

			== Service Menu ==
			To enter the service menu:
			# Turn the set on
			# Navigate with the channel buttons, and adjust the parameters with the volume buttons
			The service menu screen will appear, displaying one item at a time.

			== Archival Links ==
			{{CRT link
			\|link_type=Database
			\|link_source=CRT Database
			\|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27tf700
			}}

	[[Category:RCA CRTs]]		[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
	[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]		[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
	[[Category:GUIDE Plus+ CRTs]]		[[Category:GUIDE Plus+ CRTs]]

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add RCA F27TF700 TruFlat CRT TV page with VPORT (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-01-08T07:39:10Z

Add RCA F27TF700 TruFlat CRT TV page with VPORT (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

New page

{{CRT model
|brand=RCA
|model_code=F27TF700
|crt_type=TV
|screen_size_in=27
|aspect_ratio=4:3
|tube_type=TruFlat
|standards_semantic=NTSC
}}
==Inputs==
{{CRT input
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=VPORT
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=RCA VPORT for Xbox or second component input
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=S-Video
|connector=S-Video
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Auto-detectible
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=2
|location=rear
|notes=Audio L/R + Video
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=Audio L/R + Video
}}
{{CRT input
|signal=RF
|connector=F-type
|count=1
|location=rear
}}

==Outputs==
{{CRT input
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Audio L/R output (switchable variable/fixed)
}}

==Features==
* GUIDE Plus+ GOLD on-screen program guide (no monthly fee)
* G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record
* RCA VPORT for Microsoft Xbox connection
* Digital 3-Line Comb Filter
* Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry
* Sound Logic Audio Leveler
* Broadcast Stereo with dbx noise reduction
* One Button Launch for inputs (Auto Tune)
* Silver Diamond finish

[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
[[Category:GUIDE Plus+ CRTs]]