RCA 14M041: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 10:18, 8 January 2026

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.

Specifications

Screen Size: 13 inch / 335.4mm visible (14 inch diagonal)
CRT Type: Normal
Deflection: 90 degrees
Magnetic Field: BV/BH +0.35G/0.30G
Color System: NTSC
Broadcasting System: US System M
Tuning System: F-Synth (Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized)
Horizontal Resolution: 260 lines
Input Impedance: VHF/UHF 75 ohm
Channel Coverage: 2-69, 4A, A-5 to A-1, A-I, J-W, W+1 to W+84
Power Consumption: 54W at AC 120V 60Hz
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)
Auto degauss
Auto shut off
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)
Direct channel access via remote
Quick View button for previous channel
Earphone jack (1/8" miniplug)

On-Screen Menu

The menu system includes:

Picture: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness
Channel Setup: TV/CATV, Auto Channel Memory, Add/Delete
Language: English, French, Spanish
V-Chip: Rating control
Control Level: Volume, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness

Remote Control

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

Regulatory Compliance

Safety: UL
Radiation: FCC
X-Radiation: DHHS

RGB Mod

The RGB modding capability of this model is currently unknown. The chassis model is not specified in available documentation.

Gallery

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Documentation

Service Manual (available on Scribd)

@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 == Specifications ==
-* '''Screen Size:''' 13 inch / 335.4mm visible
+* '''Screen Size:''' 13 inch / 335.4mm visible (14 inch diagonal)
 * '''CRT Type:''' Normal
 * '''Deflection:''' 90 degrees
@@ Line 20: / Line 20: @@
 * '''Color System:''' NTSC
 * '''Broadcasting System:''' US System M
-* '''Tuning System:''' F-Synth
+* '''Tuning System:''' F-Synth (Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized)
+* '''Horizontal Resolution:''' 260 lines
 * '''Input Impedance:''' VHF/UHF 75 ohm
 * '''Channel Coverage:''' 2-69, 4A, A-5 to A-1, A-I, J-W, W+1 to W+84
@@ Line 28: / Line 29: @@
 * '''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 ==
@@ Line 33: / Line 36: @@
 * Auto degauss
 * Auto shut off
-* CATV support
+* CATV support (181 channel tuner capability)
-* V-Chip
+* V-Chip parental control
 * Sleep timer (up to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments)
-* Memory for last channel and last volume
+* 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)
+* Direct channel access via remote
+* Quick View button for previous channel
+* Earphone jack (1/8" miniplug)
 == On-Screen Menu ==
@@ Line 48: / Line 56: @@
 == Remote Control ==
 * '''Model:''' RC-DW
+* '''Type:''' Infrared, Direct Access
 * '''Format:''' NEC
 * '''Custom Code:''' 86-05h
-* '''Power:''' 3V DC (2 × UM-4 batteries)
+* '''Power:''' 3V DC (2 × AAA batteries)
 * '''Total Keys:''' 27
+* '''Range:''' Within 15 feet
 == Regulatory Compliance ==
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 |connector=RCA
 |count=1
-|location=rear
+|location=front
-|notes=Standard AV input
+|notes=Front panel AV input
 }}