RCA 27F522T: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 27F522T is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections. This model shares the same features and controls as the 20F542T but in a larger 27-inch screen size.

Inputs

Outputs

Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks)
Composite video output (1x RCA jack)

Features

TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
Digital 3-line comb filter
Stereo Wide surround sound with front-fired speaker system
Sound Logic audio leveler
Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
Favorite channel list (5 channels)
Child Lock (FPA Lock) - locks front panel buttons
V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
4 picture preset modes (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
4 audio preset modes (Personal, Theatre, Concert, Speech)
Adjustable color temperature
Closed captioning support
Sleep timer (10-120 minutes in 10-minute intervals)
On-timer and Off-timer programmable functions
Automatic channel programming (Auto Search)
Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode)

Specifications

Dimensions: 30.8" W x 22.8" H x 21.3" D
Weight: 100 lbs (packaged)
Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP
2 front-fired speakers
Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance
Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake
Power: AC only
Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

RGB Mod

RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 27F522T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible.

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+The '''RCA 27F522T''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections. This model shares the same features and controls as the [[RCA 20F542T|20F542T]] but in a larger 27-inch screen size.
 {{CRT model
 |brand=RCA
@@ Line 7: / Line 9: @@
 |tube_type=TruFlat
 |standards_semantic=NTSC
+|series=TruFlat
+|remote_control=RCR130TB1
+|height=22.8 in
+|width=30.8 in
+|depth=21.3 in
+|weight=100 lb
 }}
-The '''RCA 27F522T''' is a 27-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections.
+== Inputs ==
-== Features ==
-* TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
-* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
-* Digital 3-line comb filter
-* Stereo Wide surround sound
-* Sound Logic audio leveler
-* 4 audio and picture preset modes
-* Front-fired speaker system
-* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
-* Front panel lock
-* V-Chip parental controls
-== Inputs/Outputs ==
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=RF
-|connector=RCA (connector)
+|connector=RF (F-type)
 |count=1
-|location=side
+|location=rear
+|notes=75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=S-Video
+|signal=Component (YPbPr)
-|connector=4-pin mini-DIN
+|connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
-|location=side
+|location=rear
+|notes=Shares jacks with composite
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
 |connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
@@ Line 44: / Line 40: @@
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Component (YPbPr)
+|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
-|connector=RCA (connector)
+|connector=Mini-DIN-4
 |count=1
-|location=rear
+|location=side
-|notes=Shares jacks with composite
+|notes=Front input
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=RF
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
-|connector=F-type
+|connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
-|location=rear
+|location=side
+|notes=Front AV input
 }}
+== Outputs ==
+* Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks)
+* Composite video output (1x RCA jack)
+== Features ==
+* TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
+* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
+* Digital 3-line comb filter
+* Stereo Wide surround sound with front-fired speaker system
+* Sound Logic audio leveler
+* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
+* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
+* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
+* Child Lock (FPA Lock) - locks front panel buttons
+* V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
+* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
+* 4 picture preset modes (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
+* 4 audio preset modes (Personal, Theatre, Concert, Speech)
+* Adjustable color temperature
+* Closed captioning support
+* Sleep timer (10-120 minutes in 10-minute intervals)
+* On-timer and Off-timer programmable functions
+* Automatic channel programming (Auto Search)
+* Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode)
 == Specifications ==
-* Dimensions: 30.8" x 22.8" x 21.3"
+* Dimensions: 30.8" W x 22.8" H x 21.3" D
 * Weight: 100 lbs (packaged)
 * Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
 * Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP
+* 2 front-fired speakers
+* Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance
+* Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake
+* Power: AC only
+* Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
+== RGB Mod ==
+RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 27F522T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible.
+== See Also ==
+* [[RCA 20F542T]] - 20-inch version with identical features
 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
 [[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
+[[Category:CRTs with component video]]