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AlanInSitges 10-31-2018 07:54 AM

Any good source for Photofacts or Zenith factory manuals?
 
I need a schematic (at least) for a Zenith 13X15 chassis, which is in Sams 1076-3, and I haven't had any luck finding one online downloadable; since I live halfway around the world from...everyone else, this would be ideal vs. a hardcopy.

That said, I ordered a hardcopy from theschematicman, but he just refunded the purchase with no explanation. Nothing on eBay. So that leaves my only option a blurry, overpriced low-res scan from Sam's.

Are there any other resources for this? I'd even take a Zenith manual instead of a Photofact.

Electronic M 10-31-2018 11:31 AM

If that is a color set I likely have the schematic and possibly the manual. I don't sell the originals, but can copy.

Sam's you can only buy the hard copy or the one on Sam's site legally...all Sam's before a point in the 1960's are still under copyright and you can't legally upload them or sell anything but a Sam's issued print...heck most of the Sam's on the ETF have expired copyright and Sam's has been hassling the ETF anyway.

zeno 10-31-2018 03:09 PM

I checked my collection but its missing. Must have sold it already.
E-bay lists a lot of OEM manuals. Also there used to be a lot of used Sams
dealers but most are probably gone. Is there anything particular you need ??
Maybe I can pull a similar & help. I assume its a B&W.

73 Zeno:smoke:
LFOD !

user181 10-31-2018 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanInSitges (Post 3205304)
I need a schematic (at least) for a Zenith 13X15 chassis, which is in Sams 1076-3, and I haven't had any luck finding one online downloadable; since I live halfway around the world from...everyone else, this would be ideal vs. a hardcopy.



That said, I ordered a hardcopy from theschematicman, but he just refunded the purchase with no explanation. Nothing on eBay. So that leaves my only option a blurry, overpriced low-res scan from Sam's.



Are there any other resources for this? I'd even take a Zenith manual instead of a Photofact.


For what it's worth, one time I bought one from Sams and the resolution was poor. But I contacted them about it and they were very responsive & understanding, and they rescanned it for me. It was much, much better.

So, while nobody is perfect, they at least worked to make it right.

AlanInSitges 10-31-2018 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeno (Post 3205311)
I checked my collection but its missing. Must have sold it already.
E-bay lists a lot of OEM manuals. Also there used to be a lot of used Sams
dealers but most are probably gone. Is there anything particular you need ??
Maybe I can pull a similar & help. I assume its a B&W.

73 Zeno:smoke:
LFOD !

Thanks for the offer! My set is a 12" B&W that was built under license in Spain by Telerasa, with no model number sticker. Inside it has the standard Zenith sticker with the chassis number 13x15. It's a standard mostly-tube B&W from the mid-late 60s, with all American tubes. It appears in every way to be a US-spec set with a 110/220V switch in the back. I think just the standard Photofact or other schematic for that chassis would work. I've been all over eBay, Radio Museum, and the other usual places and turned up nothing.

AlanInSitges 11-01-2018 06:30 AM

Well, ****. Never mind. I just opened it up to check the CRT and it's been necked. It looks like the set was dropped.

Electronic M 11-01-2018 07:50 AM

You might find a compatible CRT if you keep an eye out for less desirable 12 inchers.

AlanInSitges 11-01-2018 01:31 PM

Yeah there are scads of Emerson 12" sets from the same era going for almost free. Hopefully I the tubes are compatible. The Zenith has a leather case and is otherwise a real looker.

dieseljeep 11-01-2018 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Electronic M (Post 3205324)
You might find a compatible CRT if you keep an eye out for less desirable 12 inchers.

That CRT isn't that common. It uses the Sylvania type base, but that's no big deal. There's a possibility that it could be a low G-2 CRT. Zenith was great for that! Possibly, a lot of mounting differences. :scratch2:

quaddriver 11-10-2018 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanInSitges (Post 3205304)
I need a schematic (at least) for a Zenith 13X15 chassis, which is in Sams 1076-3, and I haven't had any luck finding one online downloadable; since I live halfway around the world from...everyone else, this would be ideal vs. a hardcopy.

That said, I ordered a hardcopy from theschematicman, but he just refunded the purchase with no explanation. Nothing on eBay. So that leaves my only option a blurry, overpriced low-res scan from Sam's.

Are there any other resources for this? I'd even take a Zenith manual instead of a Photofact.

I have it I think, lemme check

quaddriver 11-10-2018 09:08 PM

my master inventory says I have it


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