RCA 14F512T: Difference between revisions

Added standby LED feature note and external photo link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)
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|standards_semantic=NTSC
|standards_semantic=NTSC
|remote_control=RCR130TB1
|remote_control=RCR130TB1
|archival_links=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-14f512t
}}
}}
== Inputs ==
{{CRT input
{{CRT input
|signal=RF
|signal=RF
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== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* Screen size: 14 inches diagonal
* Screen type: TruFlat
* Aspect ratio: 4:3
* Tuner: NTSC
* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
* Finish: Silver Diamond / Slate
* Product dimensions: 16.5 x 14.25 x 15.5 inches (W x H x D)
* Product weight: 26.4 lbs
* Carton dimensions: 18 x 16 x 17.25 inches
* Carton dimensions: 18 x 16 x 17.25 inches
* Packaged weight: 3.8 lbs additional
* Manufacturer: TTE Technology/Thomson (under RCA license)
* Manufacturer: TTE Technology/Thomson (under RCA license)
* Country of manufacture: China
* Country of manufacture: China
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* The component input is disabled in firmware on the 512T model
* The component input is disabled in firmware on the 512T model
* This suggests the 14F512T hardware may have RGB capabilities that are firmware-limited
* This suggests the 14F512T hardware may have RGB capabilities that are firmware-limited
For those interested in attempting an RGB mod, it would be necessary to:
# Obtain the service manual/schematic
# Identify the jungle chip used
# Locate the RGB input points
# Design an appropriate mod circuit


'''Safety Warning:''' CRT TV modification is extremely dangerous. CRT TVs contain voltages exceeding 20,000V that can be lethal, even when turned off. Do not open a CRT TV without proper knowledge of high voltage safety procedures.
'''Safety Warning:''' CRT TV modification is extremely dangerous. CRT TVs contain voltages exceeding 20,000V that can be lethal, even when turned off. Do not open a CRT TV without proper knowledge of high voltage safety procedures.
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* The TV can suffer from misaligned chroma and luma, which causes blurry edges on colorful objects. This can be corrected in the service menu.
* The TV can suffer from misaligned chroma and luma, which causes blurry edges on colorful objects. This can be corrected in the service menu.


== External Links ==
== Archival Links ==
* [https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-14f512t/IMG_5319.JPG Front view photo of RCA 14F512T] at CRT Database
{{CRT link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=CRT Database
|link_url=https://crtdatabase.com/crts/rca/rca-14f512t
}}
 
[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
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