The RCA 20F510TD is a 20-inch CRT television with an integrated DVD player manufactured by TCL under the RCA brand (Thomson Inc.). This TV/DVD combo unit was designed for consumer use and features multiple video inputs. It is part of RCA's TruFlat series.
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Features
- TruFlat picture tube reduces peripheral screen reflections and glare by over 60% compared to standard tubes
- Built-in DVD player supporting DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 discs
- V-Chip parental controls
- Closed captioning support (CC1-CC4, Text1-Text4)
- Picture presets (3 + Personal) and audio presets (4 - User/Speech/Theatre/Music)
- Sleep timer
- Multiple language support (English, French, Spanish)
- Region 1 DVD coding
- Automatic degaussing on power-on
- OSD (On-Screen Display) customer controls and service menu
- Dark tinted screen with non-removable glare film
- Analog 2-line comb filter
- MTS Stereo with SAP (Second Audio Program)
- Dolby Digital pass-through
- DTS pass-through
- Multi-speed scan (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x) and slow motion playback
- Multi-zoom function (1.5x, 2x, 4x)
- Frame-by-frame advance
- Blackstretch circuitry
- 3-level adjustable color temperature
- Video noise reduction
Specifications
- Screen size: 20 inches (diagonal)
- Aspect ratio: 4:3
- TV system: NTSC
- Resolution: 240p, 480i
- Horizontal scan frequency: 15 kHz
- Vertical scan frequency: 60 Hz
- Deflection: 90°
- Mask type: Slot
- Comb filter: Analog 2-line
- DVD region: Region 1
- Audio: MTS Stereo speakers, 1W × 2
- Audio outputs: 1 set fixed L/R audio output (rear)
- Video output: 1 composite video output (rear)
- Digital audio output: 1 coaxial (rear)
- Weight: 74.5 lbs (33.8 kg) product / 84 lbs packaged
- Product dimensions: 24" W × 21" H × 19" D
- Packaging dimensions: 25.6" W × 23.6" H × 21" D
- Power: AC
- Finish: Silver (front and rear)
- Manufacturer: TTE Technology, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN USA 46290)
- Jungle IC: TDA9377PS-N3-A-1696
- Additional ICs: TDA16846, TDA2616
- Country of manufacture: China
- Launched: 2006
RGB Modding
The RGB modding potential for this model is uncertain. The TV uses a TDA9377PS-N3-A-1696 jungle IC, which typically has RGB inputs for OSD (On-Screen Display) functionality. However, whether these RGB inputs can be hijacked for external RGB input depends on the specific implementation and would require examination of the service manual and circuit diagrams.
This model does not appear on Sunthar's RGB moddable or not-moddable lists, and there are no documented RGB mod attempts in community forums. Given that the TV already includes an S-Video input (which provides better picture quality than composite), the benefit of RGB modding may be limited unless RGB input is specifically required for certain gaming consoles or computer connections.
A service manual with schematics is available on Elektrotanya, which would be essential for anyone attempting to determine RGB mod feasibility.
Notes
This is a TV/DVD combination unit manufactured by TTE Technology, Inc. (TCL) under license from Thomson S.A. for the RCA brand. The model was sold primarily in North America starting in 2006. The TruFlat technology offers a wider effective viewing area from any angle compared to standard curved CRT screens. The DVD player supports multiple disc formats including DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW, CD audio, CD-R/RW with MP3 files, and picture CDs with JPEG files.
The unit includes both Dolby Digital and DTS pass-through capabilities for enhanced audio when connected to compatible audio systems via the digital coaxial output.
