The 20F542T is a 20-inch TV from RCA that provides basic features and performance at an affordable price.

The flat picture tube has the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and is set within a silver cabinet, with stereo speakers on either side of the screen. A 3-line digital comb filter reduces rainbow effects and other interference, and the picture is clear with little distortion.

The stereo speakers provide adequate sound, and they can be set to maintain a stable audio level. Bass and treble can be adjusted individually. The 20F542T is equipped with sleep and wake timers, favorite channel memory for five stations, and an on-screen calendar, which can display current, future, and previous months.

The 20F542T's inputs are limited to side-panel composite video/S-video inputs, as well as rear-panel component/composite video inputs (they share input plugs and cannot be used simultaneously), an RF input, and a video output. The 31-button remote control is adequate for managing the TV's functions.

One unusual feature of the RCA 20F542T 20-inch TV is the on-screen notepad, which allows users to input messages that appear on the screen either at preset times or whenever the TV is first turned on.

Warranty
90 days labor, 1 year parts, 2 years picture tube