RCA F36685 36" Television

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RCA F36685 36" TV

RCA F36685 36" Home Theatre Series TV with GUIDE Plus+ GOLD
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Specifications

Features

Picture

High-Performance Video System
Advanced circuitry delivers outstanding picture performance with up to 790 lines of horisontal resolution.
3-Line Digital Comb Filter
Digital separation technology for color and edge detail dramatically enhances picture resolution by eliminating blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl, producing a new level of picture sharpness and detail.
High-Performance Video Amplifier
Delivers high resolution and clarity by extending the video frequency response. Optimizes performance from high-resolution sources such as the RCA DIRECT TV, DVD Players, and S-Video signals (S-VHS, Hi8).
Dynamic BlackStretch Circuitry
Extends black levels in bright scenes to enhance contrast and detail.
Auto Color Control
Automatically maintains natural flesh tones and color fidelity from channel to channel and scene to scene.
High-Performance Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM)
Improved SVM circuitry automatically varies the scanning speed of the picture tube's electron beam to improve sharpness and detail especially in high contrast areas.
Adjustable Color Warmth
Customer-selectable color temperature system allows for background color balance adjustment of the picture to personal preference. Setting choices are Cool, Warm, or Normal.
Contrast/Color Tracking System
Synchronizes contrast and color settings to maintain vibrant images.
Adjustable Picture Control
Custom picture settings are just a button-press away. Adjust and store Contrast, Color, Tint, Black Level, and Sharpness settings for personal picture performance depending on your own individual tastes.
Dark-Tint, High-Contrast Picture Tube
Dark glass picture tube and the 110° VHP (Very High Performance) system combine to deliver outstanding picture contrast for blacker blacks, brilliant whites and deep rich colors even in bright room conditions.
Preferred Picture Presets
Optimize the picture by selecting the correct setting depending on the lighting conditions of the room. Choose between four settings for bright lighting, normal lighting, dim (soft) lighting, and a customer-selectable and savable "personal" setting.
Deluxe Shielded Tuner with 181-Channel Tuning Capability
Special shielding dramatically reduces ghosting caused from off-air pick-up when watching cable channels. Digitally-controlled frequency synthesis tuning system "locks on" to cable and standard signals with unsurpassed accuracy. 181-channel tuning capability

Sound

10-Watt Stereo Amplifier
Built-in 10-watt amplifier delivers a powerful sound greatly enhancing the stereo experience
Broadcast Stereo with dbx Noise Reduction
Improves the clarity and fidelity of stereo broadcasts by restoring dynamic range and suppressing unwanted noise.
Low-Noise Audio System
Delivers a 60dB signal-to-noise ratio for spectacular quality sound.
Second Audio Program (SAP)
Decodes the second audio program available on some broadcasts.
Separate Bass/Treble Control
Customize audio sound output to specific room environment or personal preference via on-screen menu adjustment
Front-Fired Speaker System
Front-fired full range frequency drivers provide excellent imaging while localizing voices at the screen.

Remote

Master Touch® Universal Glo-In-The-Dark Remote CRK76TA1
Ergonomic design with glo-in-the-dark buttons provides complete TV operation plus control of the primary functions of virtually every brand of remote-controllable VCRs and cable boxes, and RCA DIRECTV Systems. Also controls most functions of RCA DVD Players and select functions of some brands of audio components. Frequently used buttons glow in the dark, making it easy to find the correct functions even at night.

Convenience

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Interactive Program Guide
- The Grid Guide
  Using the directional arrow pads on your remote, you may scroll through up-to-the-minute TV listings, or scroll to future programs. As each channel grid is highlighted, a description of the current program appears in the information area above the channel listing
- The Sort Guide
  Want to relax and watch a movie? SORT lists movies by theme that are on for the next seven days. SORT can also help you find your favorite game or sports or children's programs.
- And The Benefit of One-Touch Record
  Even if your VCR is flashing 12:00, the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system can record your favorite show. Simply highlight the program you would like to record and press the Record button on the remote. In the Schedule Menu, you can choose to record shows once, daily, or weekly.
Advanced Twin Tuner™ Picture-In-Picture
Two built-in, independent tuning systems allow both large-picture and small-picture viewing without the need for a second external video source (eg. VCR). In addition to the standard RCA PIP system also provides
- Continuous Move
  Permits placement of the small picture anywhere on the screen.
- Commercial Skip-to-PIP
  This exclusive RCA feature allows the main picture to move to the PIP window simultaneously with the activation of an on-screen countdown timer. The viewer can then monitor the original program while browsing through other channels during commercial breaks.
:30 Commercial Skip
Countdown timer returns TV to original channel, so other channels can be browsed during program breaks
Auto Tune
After initial feature setup, just pressing one component button on the TV's remote (either VCR, RCA DIRECTV System, cable, or DVD) turns on both the TV and the component and also automatically tunes the TV to the correct viewing channel.
Picture Memory for Video Inputs
Custom picture settings are activated whenever direct video inputs are selected. Allows tailored picture performance with each video source.
Picture Reset
Instantly returns picture to factory settings for Color, Tint, Contrast, Brightness, and Sharpness.
Advanced Auto Channel Search
Auto Cable/Air Switch sets tuner to cable or "off-air" frequencies during initial setup. Then system automatically scans for and locks active channels into channel memory.
On-Screen Menu System
On-screen displays make it easy to adjust most picture, sound, and convenience features from either the remote control or the TV front panel buttons.
Interactive Setup Menu
Convenient on-screen menu system automatically steps user through the initial setup procedures.
Trilingual On-Screen Display
Allows the on-screen menu system to be displayed in one of three languages (English, French, or Spanish).
On-Screen Time and Channel Display
Displays time and channel number during channel change or at the press of a button.
Programmable Timer System
- Sleep Timer
  Automatically turns off the TV after a preset time period--for those times when you drift off to sleep in front of the television.
- Alarm Timer
  Wake up to your favorite morning show or turn on your television automatically to catch your favorite program.
- Scheduling Timer
  Since the alarm setting remains in the TV memory indefinitely, the TV can be scheduled to turn on at the same time every day.
On-Screen Picture Tilt
Convenient on-screen adjustment of picture tilt for large screen TVs affected by Earth's magnetic field
Channel Labeling
Assign on-screen characters to easily identify channels (e.g., NBC, HBO, ESPN, VH-1).
Front Panel Lockout
Completely disables front panel controls to prevent toddlers from altering settings.
V-Chip Parental Control
Puts control back into the hands of the viewer by blocking unwanted television programs.
Non-Volatile Memory
In case of most power outages, the picture adjustments and channel selections are stored in electronic memory.
Remote Control Low-Battery Indicator
Automatically notifies user of low battery power
Caption Vision [CC] Closed Caption Capability
Assists the hearing impaired, helps children learn to read, and aids in the teaching of English as a second language. Built-in Closed Caption Decoder displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen (when program is aired with the encoded signal.)

Connections

Audio/Video Monitor Panel
Color-coded monitor panel provides direct audio and video connections for optimum performance and system flexibility. Includes audio/video input, one S-Video input, plus switchable audio outputs for fixed and variable level control.
One Pair of Switchable (Variable/Fixed) Audio Outputs
Connect TV to an external audio source with speakers (AV receiver, subwoofer, power amplifier) to create a true home theater setup. Switchable outputs offer maximum flexibility for connecting various types of external audio components.
Dual S-Video Inputs with Auto Detection
Two direct Y/C input and one set of component (Y, Pr, Pb) inputs connect TV to compatible S-Video sources (e.g., DVD players, RCA Satellite Systems, S-VHS VCRs/Hi8 VCRs/ camcorders, or Internet set-top devices) for high-resolution playback. Automatic switching to S-VHS input upon detection of the signal so there's no setup necessary.

Specifications

Screen Size: 36"
Finish: Black Texture
Dimensions: 30 1/8" H, 33 5/8" W, 24 3/8" D
Approx. Shipping Weight: 190 Lbs.
Lines of Horisontal Resolution: 790
Bush Base: VS64935
Limited Warranty
- 90 days for labor charges.
- One year for parts.
- Two years for picture tube.