RCA 20F530T: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 20F530T is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with component video input and premium audio package. Manufactured by Thomson Inc. around 2003.

Features

TruFlat picture tube - reduces peripheral screen reflections & glare by over 60% compared to standard tubes, offers wider effective viewing area from any angle
Component Video input (Y Pr Pb) - provides more vibrant, sharper images compared to single video inputs
Digital 3-line comb filter - separates black-and-white detail from color information to virtually eliminate edge crawls and rainbow effects
Premium audio package with ultra low-distortion pre-amp and 5W/channel stereo amplification
Sound Logic auto volume leveler - provides consistent volume levels throughout programming and channel changes
KidPass parental control - allows predetermined viewing time (up to 16 hours per day) to be set in 30-minute increments with password
V-Chip parental controls
Channel labeling (70 channels)
Commercial skip
Energy Star qualified
Matrix expansion option for audio
Auto Color Control and Auto Color Balance (AKB)
Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry
Wide Band Video Amplifier

Inputs/Outputs

Additional Connectivity

Headphone jack (front)
One Button Launch for inputs
Picture Memory Presets for video inputs

Specifications

Dimensions: 24.5" x 18" x 19" (W x H x D)
Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
MTS Stereo with SAP (Second Audio Program)
2 front-fired speakers, 5W per channel
Picture presets: Natural, Bright, Soft, Personal
On-screen display: English/French/Spanish
Remote: RCR311TBM1 (41-button)
Power: AC only
Programmable Timer System: Clock/Sleep/Wake
Interactive setup with menus
On-Screen Time & Channel Display
Picture Reset function
Adjustable Color Temperature
Bass & Treble tone control with Balance control

RGB Modding

No specific RGB mod information has been documented for this model. Since this TV already includes component video inputs (Y Pb Pr), which provide excellent picture quality similar to RGB, an RGB mod may not be necessary. Component video provides more vibrant, sharper images compared to composite video and is suitable for retro gaming and high-quality video sources.

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 |tube_type=TruFlat
 |standards_semantic=NTSC
+|manufacturer=Thomson Inc.
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-The '''RCA 20F530T''' is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with component video input and premium audio package.
+The '''RCA 20F530T''' is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with component video input and premium audio package. Manufactured by Thomson Inc. around 2003.
 == Features ==
-* TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
+* TruFlat picture tube - reduces peripheral screen reflections & glare by over 60% compared to standard tubes, offers wider effective viewing area from any angle
-* Component Video input (Y Pr Pb)
+* Component Video input (Y Pr Pb) - provides more vibrant, sharper images compared to single video inputs
-* Digital 3-line comb filter
+* Digital 3-line comb filter - separates black-and-white detail from color information to virtually eliminate edge crawls and rainbow effects
-* Premium audio package with 5W/channel stereo amplification
+* Premium audio package with ultra low-distortion pre-amp and 5W/channel stereo amplification
-* Sound Logic auto volume leveler
+* Sound Logic auto volume leveler - provides consistent volume levels throughout programming and channel changes
-* KidPass parental control (allows setting viewing time limits)
+* KidPass parental control - allows predetermined viewing time (up to 16 hours per day) to be set in 30-minute increments with password
 * V-Chip parental controls
 * Channel labeling (70 channels)
 * Commercial skip
 * Energy Star qualified
+* Matrix expansion option for audio
+* Auto Color Control and Auto Color Balance (AKB)
+* Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry
+* Wide Band Video Amplifier
 == Inputs/Outputs ==
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
 |connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
@@ Line 31: / Line 36: @@
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
 |connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=2
@@ Line 38: / Line 43: @@
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=S-Video
+|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
-|connector=4-pin mini-DIN
+|connector=Mini-DIN-4
 |count=1
 |location=rear
@@ Line 53: / Line 58: @@
 {{CRT input
 |signal=RF
-|connector=F-type
+|connector=RF (F-type)
 |count=1
 |location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|output_type=Video
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|output_type=Audio
+|signal=Analog stereo
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=L&R Audio, switchable Variable/Fixed
 }}
+=== Additional Connectivity ===
+* Headphone jack (front)
+* One Button Launch for inputs
+* Picture Memory Presets for video inputs
 == Specifications ==
-* Dimensions: 24.5" x 18" x 19"
+* Dimensions: 24.5" x 18" x 19" (W x H x D)
 * Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
-* MTS Stereo with SAP
+* MTS Stereo with SAP (Second Audio Program)
 * 2 front-fired speakers, 5W per channel
 * Picture presets: Natural, Bright, Soft, Personal
-* Variable/Fixed audio outputs
+* On-screen display: English/French/Spanish
+* Remote: RCR311TBM1 (41-button)
+* Power: AC only
+* Programmable Timer System: Clock/Sleep/Wake
+* Interactive setup with menus
+* On-Screen Time & Channel Display
+* Picture Reset function
+* Adjustable Color Temperature
+* Bass & Treble tone control with Balance control
+== RGB Modding ==
+No specific RGB mod information has been documented for this model. Since this TV already includes component video inputs (Y Pb Pr), which provide excellent picture quality similar to RGB, an RGB mod may not be necessary. Component video provides more vibrant, sharper images compared to composite video and is suitable for retro gaming and high-quality video sources.
 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
 [[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
+[[Category:CRTs with component video]]