RCA 14B042: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 14B042 is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display with 181-channel tuner.

Inputs

Features

181-channel tuner supporting VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), and CATV (1-125) channels
On-screen menu system
Sleep timer
Closed captioning support
Parental controls (V-Chip)
Front panel controls
Mono audio system (2×1 Watts)
16 ohm/3W speaker
24-button remote control

Specifications

Power: 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
Tuner: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized

Note: This model does not include AV output jacks, AV2 inputs, or headphone jack.

Known Issues

Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images

Related Models

RCA 21B042 - 21" version

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+The '''RCA 14B042''' is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display with 181-channel tuner.
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 |brand=RCA
-|oem=
 |model_code=14B042
 |crt_type=TV
-|image_main=
-|images=
-|model_3d=
 |screen_size_in=14
 |aspect_ratio=4:3
-|tvl=
+|tube_type=Standard
-|height=13.0 in
+|standards_semantic=NTSC
+|height=13 in
 |width=16.2 in
 |depth=14.6 in
-|weight=40.1 lbs
+|weight=40.1 lb
-|tube_type=
-|chassis=
-|remote_control=
-|tube=
-|standards_semantic=NTSC
 }}
+== Inputs ==
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=RF
-|connector=RCA
+|connector=RF (F-type)
 |count=1
-|sync=
 |location=rear
-|notes=Video Input
+|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)
 }}
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Audio
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
-|connector=RCA
+|connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
-|sync=
 |location=rear
-|notes=Audio Input (Mono)
+|notes=Video Input with mono audio
 }}
-{{CRT input
-|signal=RF
-|connector=F
-|count=1
-|sync=
-|location=rear
-|notes=Antenna/CATV input, 181 channel tuner (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125)
-}}
-{{CRT link
-|link_type=Retailer
-|link_source=ManualsLib
-|link_url=https://www.manualslib.com/manual/887714/Rca-14b042.html
-}}
-==Overview==
-The RCA 14B042 is a 14-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA. It features a traditional 4:3 aspect ratio display and supports NTSC standard definition video.
-==Specifications==
-* '''Display:''' 14" CRT (measured diagonally)
-* '''Color System:''' NTSC
-* '''Power:''' 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
-* '''Audio Output:''' 2x1 Watts
-* '''Speaker:''' 16 ohm/3W
-* '''Tuner:''' 181 Channel Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
-* '''Remote Control:''' 24 Button remote with 2 x AAA batteries
-==Features==
+== Features ==
 * 181-channel tuner supporting VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), and CATV (1-125) channels
 * On-screen menu system
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 * Parental controls (V-Chip)
 * Front panel controls
-* Mono audio system
+* Mono audio system (2×1 Watts)
+* 16 ohm/3W speaker
+* 24-button remote control
-==Connections==
+== Specifications ==
-* 1x RF input (F-connector) for antenna/cable
+* Power: 90-140V AC, 50Hz/60Hz @ 70 watts
-* 1x Composite video input (RCA)
+* Tuner: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized
-* 1x Audio input (RCA, mono)
 Note: This model does not include AV output jacks, AV2 inputs, or headphone jack.
-==Known Issues==
+== Known Issues ==
-* Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images (video games, logos, etc.)
+* Susceptible to permanent image burn-in from static images
-==Service Information==
+== Related Models ==
-* Service manual reference: TOCOM 1640641B
+* [[RCA 21B042]] - 21" version
-[[Category:CRT models]]
+[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
-[[Category:RCA CRT models]]
+[[Category:14-inch CRTs]]
-[[Category:14 inch CRTs]]
-[[Category:4:3 CRTs]]
-[[Category:NTSC CRTs]]