RCA F36715 36" Television

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RCA F36715 36" TV

RCA F36715 36" Home Theater Premiere Series with Guide+Gold
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Specifications

Features

Picture

Direct-View Home Theater™ Video System
Exclusive digital circuitry and advanced feature design superior picture performance with up to 790 lines of horizontal 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 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.
Adaptive Video Noise Reduction
Video noise filter greatly reduces noisy picture interference by automatically adjusting to the incoming signal level, providing a cleaner and more consistent overall picture.
Auto Color Balance (also called Auto Kine Bias--AKB)
Resets individual picture tube guns (Red, Green, Blue) to maintain consistent overall picture quality for the life of the tube.
Wide Band Video Amplifier
Delivers high resolution and clarity by extending the video frequency response. Optimizes performance from high-resolution sources such as the RCA DIRECTV, 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.
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 (Warm = NTSC 6500º k), 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 delivers 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.
181-Channel Tuning Capability
Digitally-controlled frequency synthesis tuning system "locks on" to cable and standard signals with unsurpassed accuracy.

Sound

10-Watt Stereo Amplifier
Built-In 10-Watt amplifier enhances stereo performance and can power optional left/right or Surround speakers.
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.
Matrix Surround Sound
Synthesizes rear-channel information to create theatre-like surround sound.
SRS (•) Focus Audio Technology
Ingenious new technology from SRS (•) Labs. Raises the sound stage to ear level providing more lifelike audio. Combined with SRS 3D Sound, it creates a fully immersive "live performance" listening experience from as few as two stereo speakers. Focus technology is ideally suited for home applications when speakers can not be placed in optimal locations for either space or aesthetic reasons.
Sound Logic™ Audio Leveler
When turnes on, eliminates the annoying "blast" of sound during commercial breaks.
Front-Fired Speaker System
Front-fired full range frequency drivers provide excellent imaging while localizing voices at the screen.
Second Audio Program (SAP)
Decodes the second audio program available on some broadcasts.

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.
- News
  Review top national and world news stories, updated daily, and accessed through the NEWS Menu item on the Guide bar. Comprehensive coverage includes news, weather, sports and entertainment stories.
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 feature of Swap, the Twin 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.
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 with an appropriate on-screen message.
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 Component Input Jacks with One S-Video Input
Color-coded monitor panel provides direct audio and video connections for optimum performance and system flexibility. Includes two audio/video inputs, one S-Video in-put, 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.
S-Video/Component Inputs with Auto Detection
One 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 DIRECTV 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.
External Speaker Terminals
Connect either front speakers for an enhanced audio performance or surround speakers for a true home theatre experience. Selection via the on-screen menu system.
Back Panel

Specifications

Finish: Venetian Silver Suede
Horisontal Resolution: 790 lines
Audio Power: 10 Watts (5 Watts per channel, RMS rating into 8 ohms 50Hz-20000Hz, ± 3 dB with less than 1% THD
Dimensions: 28 1/2" H, 38 3/4" W, 26 1/2" D
Approx. Shipping Weight: 180 Lbs.
Limited Warranty
- 90 days for labor charges.
- One year for parts.
- Two years for picture tube.
Optional Base: RRS36G