RCA 20F420T: Difference between revisions

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The RCA 20F420T is a 20-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA (TTE Technology). This TruFlat TV features S-Video input for enhanced picture quality from DVD players. Launched in 2006, it was manufactured by TCL in China.

Features

Flat Screen picture tube
On-Screen Menu System (English, Spanish, French)
Favorite Channel List
On-Screen Calendar
On-Screen Notepad
Sleep & Wake Timer
Time Display
V-Chip parental controls
Front Panel Lock
Auto Channel Search
Adjustable Color Warmth
4 Picture Presets (Preferred Picture Presets)
Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
Automatic degaussing on power-on

Specifications

Screen size: 20 inches diagonal
Category: Flat
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Tuner: NTSC
Finish: Silver front / Black rear
Product dimensions: 18.8 x 21.5 x 19.8 inches (H x W x D)
Weight: 51 lbs (product only)
Packaging dimensions: 20.9 x 22.8 x 20.3 inches
Mask type: Slot
Deflection: 90°
Native resolutions: 240p, 480i
Horizontal scan range: 15 kHz
Tube types: Irico, SEG-Hitachi
Heater voltage: 6.3v
Audio: Stereo speakers

Remote Control

Model: RCR130TA1
Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
Batteries included

Service Menu

Service menu can be accessed by: Set volume to minimum, then hold the Volume Down button on the front and press "Info" on the remote. Items can be selected and modified using the channel and volume buttons.

Known Issues

This TV can suffer from misaligned chroma and luma, which causes blurry edges on colorful objects. This can be corrected in the service menu on page 13 by adjusting CLVS.

RGB Mod

RGB modification status for this model has not been confirmed. Further research into the specific chassis and chipset is needed to determine RGB mod capability.

Archival Links

CRT Database entry

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-The '''RCA 20F420T''' is a 20-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA (TTE Technology). This Flat Screen TV features S-Video input for enhanced picture quality from DVD players.
+The '''RCA 20F420T''' is a 20-inch CRT television manufactured by RCA (TTE Technology). This TruFlat TV features S-Video input for enhanced picture quality from DVD players. Launched in 2006, it was manufactured by TCL in China.
 {{CRT model
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 |standards_semantic=NTSC
 |remote_control=RCR130TA1
+|series=TruFlat
+|year_introduced=2006
+|country_of_manufacture=China
+|manufacturer=TCL
 }}
 {{CRT input
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 * Auto Channel Search
 * Adjustable Color Warmth
-* 4 Picture Presets
+* 4 Picture Presets (Preferred Picture Presets)
 * Sound Logic Auto Volume Correction
+* Automatic degaussing on power-on
 == Specifications ==
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 * Aspect ratio: 4:3
 * Tuner: NTSC
-* Finish: Silver / Black
+* Finish: Silver front / Black rear
 * Product dimensions: 18.8 x 21.5 x 19.8 inches (H x W x D)
-* Weight: 51 lbs (product/packaging)
+* Weight: 51 lbs (product only)
 * Packaging dimensions: 20.9 x 22.8 x 20.3 inches
+* Mask type: Slot
+* Deflection: 90°
+* Native resolutions: 240p, 480i
+* Horizontal scan range: 15 kHz
+* Tube types: Irico, SEG-Hitachi
+* Heater voltage: 6.3v
+* Audio: Stereo speakers
 == Remote Control ==
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 * Type: 29 Buttons, TV Control
 * Batteries included
+== Service Menu ==
+Service menu can be accessed by: Set volume to minimum, then hold the Volume Down button on the front and press "Info" on the remote. Items can be selected and modified using the channel and volume buttons.
+=== Known Issues ===
+This TV can suffer from misaligned chroma and luma, which causes blurry edges on colorful objects. This can be corrected in the service menu on page 13 by adjusting CLVS.
+== RGB Mod ==
+RGB modification status for this model has not been confirmed. Further research into the specific chassis and chipset is needed to determine RGB mod capability.
+== Archival Links ==
+* [https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20f420t CRT Database entry]