Updated with additional specifications from official spec sheet (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)
Updated with additional features from user manual and RGB mod information (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)
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* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
* Dual-functional rear inputs (Composite OR Component)
* Digital 3-line comb filter
* Digital 3-line comb filter
* Stereo Wide surround sound
* Stereo Wide surround sound with twin-speaker system
* Sound Logic audio leveler
* Sound Logic audio leveler
* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
* Electronic on-screen notepad with programmable reminder messages
* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
* Calendar mode with scrollable monthly/yearly views
* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
* Favorite channel list (5 channels)
* Front panel lock
* Child Lock (FPA Lock) - locks front panel buttons
* V-Chip parental controls
* V-Chip parental controls with movie and TV ratings
* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
* Multilingual OSD (English/French/Spanish)
* 4 picture preset modes
* 4 picture preset modes (Bright, Normal, Theater, Personal)
* 4 audio preset modes
* 4 audio preset modes (Personal, Theatre, Concert, Speech)
* Adjustable color temperature
* 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)


== Inputs/Outputs ==
== Inputs/Outputs ==
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* Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)
* Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)
* Power: AC only
* Power: AC only
* Power consumption: See identification/rating label on back panel
== 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.


== Manufacturing ==
== Manufacturing ==
* Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
* Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
== See Also ==
* [[RCA 27F522T]] - 27-inch version with identical features


[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:RCA CRTs]]
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]
[[Category:TruFlat CRTs]]

Revision as of 12:32, 8 January 2026

RCA 20F542T
CRT › TV
Overview
Brand
Model
20F542T
Type
TV
Screen size
20″
Aspect ratio
4:3
ECID
Inputs
Rear
RF (RF (F-type))
75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT
Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector))
OR use as Component input
Component (YPbPr) (RCA (connector))
Shares jacks with composite
Side
S-Video (Y/C) (Mini-DIN-4)
Front input
Accessories
Parts
Documents
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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.

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)

Inputs/Outputs

Outputs

  • Fixed audio output (L&R RCA jacks)
  • Composite video output (1x RCA jack)

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
  • Remote: RCR130TB1 (31-button TV control)
  • Power: AC only
  • Power consumption: See identification/rating label on back panel

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.

Manufacturing

  • Manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

See Also

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