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The '''RCA 20F542T''' is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections. | |||
{{CRT model | {{CRT model | ||
|brand=RCA | |brand=RCA | ||
| Line 7: | Line 9: | ||
|tube_type=TruFlat | |tube_type=TruFlat | ||
|standards_semantic=NTSC | |standards_semantic=NTSC | ||
| | |series=TruFlat | ||
|remote_control=RCR130TB1 | |||
|height=19.75 in | |||
|width=24 in | |||
|depth=18 in | |||
|weight=52.8 lb | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Inputs == | |||
{{CRT input | |||
|signal=RF | |||
|connector=RF (F-type) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=rear | |||
|notes=75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT | |||
}} | |||
{{CRT input | |||
|signal=Component (YPbPr) | |||
|connector=RCA (connector) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=rear | |||
|notes=Shares jacks with composite | |||
}} | |||
{{CRT input | |||
|signal=Composite (CVBS) | |||
|connector=RCA (connector) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=rear | |||
|notes=OR use as Component input | |||
}} | |||
{{CRT input | |||
|signal=S-Video (Y/C) | |||
|connector=Mini-DIN-4 | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=side | |||
|notes=Front input | |||
}} | |||
{{CRT input | |||
|signal=Composite (CVBS) | |||
|connector=RCA (connector) | |||
|count=1 | |||
|location=side | |||
|notes=Front AV input | |||
}} | |||
== Outputs == | |||
* Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks) | |||
* Composite video output (1x RCA jack) | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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* Automatic channel programming (Auto Search) | * Automatic channel programming (Auto Search) | ||
* Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode) | * Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode) | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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* Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance | * Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance | ||
* Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake | * Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake | ||
* Power: AC only | * Power: AC only | ||
* | * Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN | ||
== RGB Mod == | == RGB Mod == | ||
RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 20F542T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible. | RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 20F542T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features | * [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features | ||
== Archival Links == | |||
{{CRT link | |||
|link_type=Database | |||
|link_source=CRT Database | |||
|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-20f542t | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:RCA CRTs]] | [[Category:RCA CRTs]] | ||
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]] | [[Category:TruFlat CRTs]] | ||
[[Category:CRTs with component video]] | |||
Revision as of 13:41, 10 January 2026
The RCA 20F542T is a 20-inch TruFlat CRT stereo television with dual-functional rear inputs supporting either composite or component video connections.
RCA 20F542T
Overview
Brand
Model
20F542T
Series
Type
TV
Screen size
20″
Aspect ratio
4:3
Remote
ECID
Dimensions
H × W × D
19.75 in × 24 in × 18 in
Weight
52.8 lb23.95 kg <br /> / 23.95 kg52.8 lb <br />
Inputs
Rear
Side
Accessories
Parts
Documents
Contribute
Inputs
Outputs
- Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks)
- Composite video output (1x RCA jack)
Features
- TruFlat picture tube - reduces glare by over 60% vs standard tubes
- Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
- Digital 3-line comb filter
- Stereo Wide surround sound with twin-speaker system
- Sound Logic audio leveler
- Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
- Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
- Favorite channel list (5 channels)
- Child Lock (FPA Lock) - locks front panel buttons
- V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
- Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
- 4 picture preset modes (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
- 4 audio preset modes (Personal, Theatre, Concert, Speech)
- Adjustable color temperature
- Closed captioning support
- Sleep timer (10-120 minutes in 10-minute intervals)
- On-timer and Off-timer programmable functions
- Automatic channel programming (Auto Search)
- Channel capability: VHF/UHF or Cable TV (up to 125 channels in CATV mode)
Specifications
- Dimensions: 24" W x 19.75" H x 18" D
- Weight: 52.8 lbs (product), 59.4 lbs (packaged)
- Finish: Silver Diamond/Slate
- Broadcast Stereo with MTS & SAP
- 2 front speakers
- Bass & Treble tone controls with Balance
- Programmable timer system: Clock/Sleep/Wake
- Power: AC only
- Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
RGB Mod
RGB mod capability for this model is currently unknown. The RCA 20F542T does not appear on Sunthar's list of moddable CRTs. Further investigation of the chassis type and jungle IC would be required to determine if RGB modding is possible.
See Also
- RCA 27F522T - 27-inch version with identical features
