RCA F27442: Difference between revisions

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The RCA F27442 is a 27-inch CRT stereo television with a dark-tint picture tube and the Guide Plus+ on-screen program guide. Manufactured by Thomson Inc. in 2003.

Inputs

Outputs

Features

Dark-tint picture tube delivers outstanding picture contrast for blacker blacks, brilliant whites, and deep rich colors even in bright room conditions
Guide Plus+ on-screen program guide (no monthly fee) with G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record
MTS Stereo with dbx noise reduction and SAP
Front-fired speaker system (2 speakers)
Dynamic BlackStretch circuitry enhances contrast and detail
Auto Color Balance (AKB) resets individual picture tube guns for consistent quality
Auto Color Control maintains natural tones and color fidelity
Adjustable Color Temperature (Normal, Cool, Warm)
Pic Memory Presets for video inputs
V-Chip parental controls
Front panel lock
Channel lock
CaptionVision closed captioning
Channel Banner on-screen display
Trilingual on-screen display (English, French, Spanish)
Programmable Timer System (Clock/Sleep/Wake/Scheduler)

Specifications

Dimensions: 25.375" W x 23" H x 18.875" D
Weight: 85 lbs
Finish: Black
Screen type: Dark glass (for better contrast in bright rooms)
MTS Stereo and SAP with Bass, Treble, and Balance controls

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+The '''RCA F27442''' is a 27-inch CRT stereo television with a dark-tint picture tube and the Guide Plus+ on-screen program guide. Manufactured by Thomson Inc. in 2003.
 {{CRT model
 |brand=RCA
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 |tube_type=Dark-Tint
 |standards_semantic=NTSC
+|series=GUIDE Plus+
+|remote_control=CRK17TA1
+|height=23 in
+|width=25.375 in
+|depth=18.875 in
+|weight=85 lb
+|launch_year=2003
 }}
-==Inputs==
+== Inputs ==
 {{CRT input
-|signal=Composite
+|signal=RF
+|connector=RF (F-type)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
 |connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
 |location=front
-|notes=Audio L/R + Video
+|notes=Audio L/R + Video for camcorder, digital camera, or game system
 }}
+== Outputs ==
 {{CRT input
-|signal=RF
+|signal=Audio
-|connector=F-type
+|connector=RCA (connector)
 |count=1
 |location=rear
+|notes=L&R Audio, 1 Video
 }}
-==Features==
+== Features ==
-* Guide Plus+ on-screen program guide (no monthly fee)
+* Dark-tint picture tube delivers outstanding picture contrast for blacker blacks, brilliant whites, and deep rich colors even in bright room conditions
-* G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record
+* Guide Plus+ on-screen program guide (no monthly fee) with G-LINK connector for VCR one-touch record
-* MTS Stereo and SAP
+* MTS Stereo with dbx noise reduction and SAP
+* Front-fired speaker system (2 speakers)
+* Dynamic BlackStretch circuitry enhances contrast and detail
+* Auto Color Balance (AKB) resets individual picture tube guns for consistent quality
+* Auto Color Control maintains natural tones and color fidelity
+* Adjustable Color Temperature (Normal, Cool, Warm)
 * Pic Memory Presets for video inputs
+* V-Chip parental controls
+* Front panel lock
+* Channel lock
+* CaptionVision closed captioning
+* Channel Banner on-screen display
+* Trilingual on-screen display (English, French, Spanish)
+* Programmable Timer System (Clock/Sleep/Wake/Scheduler)
+== Specifications ==
+* Dimensions: 25.375" W x 23" H x 18.875" D
+* Weight: 85 lbs
+* Finish: Black
+* Screen type: Dark glass (for better contrast in bright rooms)
+* MTS Stereo and SAP with Bass, Treble, and Balance controls
+== Archival Links ==
+{{CRT link
+|link_type=Database
+|link_source=CRT Database
+|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-f27442
+}}
 [[Category:RCA CRTs]]
 [[Category:GUIDE Plus+ CRTs]]
+[[Category:27-inch CRTs]]