RCA 14M041: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 14M041 is a 13-inch color CRT television with a 90-degree deflection angle. It features V-Chip parental control, 181-channel tuner capability, and closed caption decoder.

Inputs

Features

13-inch CRT (14-inch diagonal, 335.4mm visible)
90-degree deflection, 260 lines horizontal resolution
181-channel tuner capability (VHF/UHF/CATV)
V-Chip parental control
Closed Caption decoder with full/half screen text display
Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes)
On-screen menu (character-based)
3-language OSD (English, Spanish, French)
Auto degauss, Auto shut off
Memory backup for last channel and volume
Quick View button for previous channel
Earphone jack (1/8" miniplug)
Single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm, 1.0W max)

Specifications

Power Consumption: 54W (5W standby)
Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Operating Humidity: Less than 80% RH
Tuning System: F-Synth (Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized)
Input Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm

Remote Control

Model: RC-DW
Type: Infrared, Direct Access
Format: NEC (Custom Code: 86-05h)
Power: 3V DC (2 × AAA batteries)
27 keys, range within 15 feet

Related Models

RCA 20M041 - 20" version

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+The '''RCA 14M041''' is a 13-inch color CRT television with a 90-degree deflection angle. It features V-Chip parental control, 181-channel tuner capability, and closed caption decoder.
 {{CRT model
 |brand=RCA
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 |screen_size_in=13
 |aspect_ratio=4:3
-|tube_type=Normal
+|tube_type=Standard
-|chassis=
+|standards_semantic=NTSC
 |remote_control=RC-DW
-|standards_semantic=NTSC
+|height=12.625 in
+|width=14.25 in
+|depth=14.1875 in
+|weight=20.9 lb
 }}
-The '''RCA 14M041''' is a 13-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 1.0W.
+== Inputs ==
+{{CRT input
-== Specifications ==
+|signal=RF
-* '''Screen Size:''' 13 inch / 335.4mm visible (14 inch diagonal)
+|connector=RF (F-type)
-* '''CRT Type:''' Normal
+|count=1
-* '''Deflection:''' 90 degrees
+|location=rear
-* '''Magnetic Field:''' BV/BH +0.35G/0.30G
+|notes=75 ohm antenna/cable input
-* '''Color System:''' NTSC
+}}
-* '''Broadcasting System:''' US System M
+{{CRT input
-* '''Tuning System:''' F-Synth (Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized)
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
-* '''Horizontal Resolution:''' 260 lines
+|connector=RCA (connector)
-* '''Input Impedance:''' VHF/UHF 75 ohm
+|count=1
-* '''Channel Coverage:''' 2-69, 4A, A-5 to A-1, A-I, J-W, W+1 to W+84
+|location=front
-* '''Power Consumption:''' 54W at AC 120V 60Hz
+|notes=Front panel AV input
-* '''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
-* '''Dimensions:''' 14-1/4" (W) × 14-3/16" (D) × 12-5/8" (H)
-* '''Weight:''' 20.9 lbs
 == Features ==
-* On-screen menu (character-based)
+* 13-inch CRT (14-inch diagonal, 335.4mm visible)
-* Auto degauss
+* 90-degree deflection, 260 lines horizontal resolution
-* Auto shut off
+* 181-channel tuner capability (VHF/UHF/CATV)
-* CATV support (181 channel tuner capability)
 * V-Chip parental control
-* Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments)
-* Memory backup for last channel and last volume
 * Closed Caption decoder with full/half screen text display
-* 3-language on-screen display (English, Spanish, French)
+* Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes)
-* Direct channel access via remote
+* On-screen menu (character-based)
+* 3-language OSD (English, Spanish, French)
+* Auto degauss, Auto shut off
+* Memory backup for last channel and volume
 * Quick View button for previous channel
 * Earphone jack (1/8" miniplug)
+* Single speaker (3 inch, 8 ohm, 1.0W max)
-== On-Screen Menu ==
+== Specifications ==
-The menu system includes:
+* Power Consumption: 54W (5W standby)
-* '''Picture:''' Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness
+* Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
-* '''Channel Setup:''' TV/CATV, Auto Channel Memory, Add/Delete
+* Operating Humidity: Less than 80% RH
-* '''Language:''' English, French, Spanish
+* Tuning System: F-Synth (Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized)
-* '''V-Chip:''' Rating control
+* Input Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm
-* '''Control Level:''' Volume, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness
 == Remote Control ==
-* '''Model:''' RC-DW
+* Model: RC-DW
-* '''Type:''' Infrared, Direct Access
+* Type: Infrared, Direct Access
-* '''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, range within 15 feet
-* '''Total Keys:''' 27
-* '''Range:''' Within 15 feet
-== Regulatory Compliance ==
+== Related Models ==
-* '''Safety:''' UL
+* [[RCA 20M041]] - 20" version
-* '''Radiation:''' FCC
-* '''X-Radiation:''' DHHS
-== RGB Mod ==
+[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
-The RGB modding capability of this model is unknown. It is not listed on Sunthar's moddable or non-moddable CRT lists.
+[[Category:13-inch CRTs]]
+[[Category:Portable CRTs]]
-== Documentation ==
-* [[Document:RCA 14M041 Service Manual|Service Manual]] (available on Scribd)
-* User's Guide for models 14M041 and 20M041 exists (TOCOM 1639478B), containing operating instructions and specifications
-== Gallery ==
-''Note: A photo of this specific model is needed. If you have an RCA 14M041, please consider uploading a photo.''
-{{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
-|connector=RCA
-|count=1
-|location=front
-|notes=Front panel AV input
-}}
-{{CRT input
-|signal=RF
-|connector=F connector
-|count=1
-|location=rear
-|notes=75 ohm antenna/cable input
-}}