RCA 20M041: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 20M041 is a 20-inch color CRT television with a 90-degree deflection angle. It features a single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm) located at the bottom of the unit with a maximum audio output of 1.5W.

Inputs

Features

90-degree deflection, 260 lines horizontal resolution
181-channel tuner capability (VHF/UHF/CATV)
Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning System
V-Chip parental control
Closed Caption decoder
Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes)
On-screen menu (character-based)
3-language OSD (English, Spanish, French)
Auto degauss, Auto shut off
Memory for last channel and last volume
Single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm, 1.5W max)

Specifications

Deflection: 90 degrees
Broadcasting System: US System M
Tuning System: F-Synth
Input Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm
Power Consumption: 73W (5W standby)
Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Operating Humidity: Less than 80% RH

Remote Control

Model: RC-DW
Format: NEC (Custom Code: 86-05h)
Power: 3V DC (2 × AAA batteries)
27 keys

Related Models

RCA 14M041 - 13" version

RGB Modding

The RGB modding capability of this model is unknown. It is not listed on Sunthar's moddable or non-moddable CRT lists.

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+The '''RCA 20M041''' is a 20-inch color CRT television with a 90-degree deflection angle. It features a single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm) located at the bottom of the unit with a maximum audio output of 1.5W.
 {{CRT model
 |brand=RCA
@@ Line 5: / Line 7: @@
 |screen_size_in=20
 |aspect_ratio=4:3
-|tube_type=Normal
+|tube_type=Standard
+|standards_semantic=NTSC
+|remote_control=RC-DW
 |height=16.375 in
 |width=19.1875 in
 |depth=18.3125 in
 |weight=38.6 lb
-|remote_control=RC-DW
-|standards_semantic=NTSC
 }}
-The '''RCA 20M041''' is a 20-inch color CRT television with a 90-degree deflection angle. It features a single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm) located at the bottom of the unit with a maximum audio output of 1.5W.
-== Specifications ==
-* '''Deflection:''' 90 degrees
-* '''Broadcasting System:''' US System M
-* '''Tuning System:''' F-Synth
-* '''Horizontal Resolution:''' 260 lines
-* '''Input Impedance:''' VHF/UHF 75 ohm
-* '''Channel Coverage:''' 2-69, 4A, A-5 to A-1, A-I, J-W, W+1 to W+84
-* '''Power Consumption:''' 73W at AC 120V 60Hz
-* '''Standby Power:''' 5W at AC 120V 60Hz
-* '''Operating Temperature:''' +5°C to +40°C
-* '''Storage Temperature:''' -20°C to +60°C
-* '''Operating Humidity:''' Less than 80% RH
 == Inputs ==
+{{CRT input
+|signal=RF
+|connector=RF (F-type)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=75 ohm antenna/cable input
+}}
 {{CRT input
 |signal=Composite (CVBS)
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 |location=front
 |notes=Front panel AV input
-}}
-{{CRT input
-|signal=RF
-|connector=RF (F-type)
-|count=1
-|location=rear
-|notes=75 ohm antenna/cable input
 }}
 == Features ==
+* 90-degree deflection, 260 lines horizontal resolution
+* 181-channel tuner capability (VHF/UHF/CATV)
+* Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning System
+* V-Chip parental control
+* Closed Caption decoder
+* Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes)
 * On-screen menu (character-based)
-* Auto degauss
+* 3-language OSD (English, Spanish, French)
-* Auto shut off
+* Auto degauss, Auto shut off
-* CATV support
-* V-Chip
-* Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments)
 * Memory for last channel and last volume
-* Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning System
+* Single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm, 1.5W max)
-* 181 Channel tuner capability
-* Closed Caption decoder
-* 3-language on-screen display (English, Spanish, French)
-== On-Screen Menu ==
+== Specifications ==
-The menu system includes:
+* Deflection: 90 degrees
-* '''Picture:''' Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness
+* Broadcasting System: US System M
-* '''Channel Setup:''' TV/CATV, Auto Channel Memory, Add/Delete
+* Tuning System: F-Synth
-* '''Language:''' English, French, Spanish
+* Input Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm
-* '''V-Chip:''' Rating control
+* Power Consumption: 73W (5W standby)
-* '''Control Level:''' Volume, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness
+* Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
+* Operating Humidity: Less than 80% RH
 == Remote Control ==
-* '''Model:''' RC-DW
+* Model: RC-DW
-* '''Format:''' NEC
+* Format: NEC (Custom Code: 86-05h)
-* '''Custom Code:''' 86-05h
+* Power: 3V DC (2 × AAA batteries)
-* '''Power:''' 3V DC (2 × AAA batteries)
+* 27 keys
-* '''Total Keys:''' 27
-== Regulatory Compliance ==
+== Related Models ==
-* '''Safety:''' UL
+* [[RCA 14M041]] - 13" version
-* '''Radiation:''' FCC
-* '''X-Radiation:''' DHHS
-== RGB Mod ==
+== RGB Modding ==
 The RGB modding capability of this model is unknown. It is not listed on Sunthar's moddable or non-moddable CRT lists.
-== Documentation ==
-A user's guide for models 14M041 and 20M041 exists (TOCOM 1639478B), containing operating instructions and specifications.
 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
+[[Category:20-inch CRTs]]