RCA 20V500T: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 16:39, 10 January 2026

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.

Inputs

Outputs

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

Features

Standard curved picture tube
VHP (Value High Performance) category
On-Screen Clock, Sleep & Wake Timers
Electronic On-Screen Notepad (notebook)
Favorite Channel List (5 channels)
Calendar Mode
V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
Front Panel Lock (FPA Lock)
Child Lock - locks buttons on front of TV to prevent accidental operation
Time Display
Trilingual On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)
Auto Channel Search (Automatic Channel Programming)
Manual Channel Tuning
Adjustable Color Warmth
4 Picture Presets (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
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

Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
Built-in speakers
Mono sound (no stereo capability)

Specifications

Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
Packaging dimensions: 19.96 × 26.57 × 23.03 inches
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

Model: RCR130TA1
Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
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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+|series=VHP
+|remote_control=RCR130TA1
 |height=17.8 in
 |width=24 in
 |depth=20.5 in
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-|standards_semantic=NTSC
-|remote_control=RCR130TA1
-|tube_type=Standard
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 |location=rear
 |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
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 {{CRT input
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 |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
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 == Specifications ==
 * 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
 * Channel Capability: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 (TV mode), Channels 1-125 (CATV mode)
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 == Archival Links ==
+{{CRT link
+|link_type=Database
+|link_source=CRT Database
+|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20v500t
+}}
 {{CRT link
 |link_type=Retailer
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 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
+[[Category:VHP CRTs]]
+[[Category:20-inch CRTs]]
+[[Category:CRTs with S-Video]]