1978 Sears (Sanyo) Model 14062 Color Portable TV

[Robb]

Here's my vintage 1978 Simpsons-Sears (Sanyo) Model 14062 9" Color TV
Got this locally here in Toronto
Works and shows like new.
Made in Japan.
Manufactured April 1978

The same model tv was used in the 1997 Titanic movie at the beginning when old Rose was watching TV.

[twbranch]

beautiful television!

[compucat]

That is in superb condition, no yellowing of the cabinet, intact aerials and everything. The fold-away cord wraps are a nice touch. I love those small screen tabletop sets.

[Robb]

Now I need to find a power cord for it. I dont even know if it works ! hahaha

[Jeffhs]

Originally Posted by Robb

Now I need to find a power cord for it. I dont even know if it works ! hahaha

If you can find out which two of the four pins of the AC/DC power socket are used for AC input (this info should be on the schematic diagram), you could use a standard TV cheater cord. I use a 4-pin cord meant for a Sony AM-FM radio to power my Zenith K-731 and also one other radio in my collection. Works very well. Also, I use a cord designed for a Panasonic boom box to operate my Zenith R-70 AM-FM portable on AC. The female connector fits the male AC power socket on the back of the radio perfectly. I also found that cords meant for use with Norelco electric razors also fit the AC power socket of the Zenith R-70 and R-7000 just fine.

BTW: is your TV one of those AC-DC sets that can be powered from batteries or AC house current? If so, I would think it is quite rare, as I have never seen an AC-DC color set before this one. The reason is power draw. Even solid-state color TVs draw much more current than monochrome sets; as such, the former could, and likely would, drain a set of batteries in no time flat -- unless this TV is of a very special design that doesn't draw much current.

[Robb]

Originally Posted by Jeffhs

BTW: is your TV one of those AC-DC sets that can be powered from batteries or AC house current? If so, I would think it is quite rare, as I have never seen an AC-DC color set before this one. The reason is power draw. Even solid-state color TVs draw much more current than monochrome sets; as such, the former could, and likely would, drain a set of batteries in no time flat -- unless this TV is of a very special design that doesn't draw much current.

It's house current or Car/Boat plug-in I assume.
No batteries.

What I dont understand is if I used a 4 pin cord like the Sony, how does it know which voltage to use ? (12v or 120v)

[Rod Beauvex]

Interesting. Is this a variant of the GE's being sold at the time? It looks like a highly stylized version.

[Robb]

This TV is famous. Do you recognise the TV at 24 seconds of this youtube clip ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWNVbFArFDQ

It's the "Titanic" set, that is, it's the same model Old Rose is watching at the beginning of the 1997 Movie.



After much help from some forum members, looks like this is the correct cord:


KAWASAKI SPECIAL CORD MODEL# KS-23

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320857931918...84.m1438.l2649

[Phototone]

Originally Posted by Robb

It's house current or Car/Boat plug-in I assume.
No batteries.

What I dont understand is if I used a 4 pin cord like the Sony, how does it know which voltage to use ? (12v or 120v)

OK, while there are 4 holes on the end of your cord, there are only 2 that carry the 120v. Notice the plug has a orientation tab, you can only plug it in ONE WAY. That is to make sure the 120v goes to the correct pins. The 12v cord would have the 12v to the other 2 pins.

[Robb]

^^ Yup I figured that.

Cant wait till my cord arrives so i can turn on the TV to see if it works !
Hopefully it doesnt blow up in my face ! LoL

[zenithfan1]

Good luck! I hope it works, I'll bet it does perfectly. I really love those little sets. I'd grab one in a heartbeat if it was a good deal and close.

[Eric H]

I'll bet it works.

Usually it'll just be stiff, dirty controls on these older Solid State sets that use knobs instead of buttons, a spritz of cleaner will fix them up.
Sometimes the plastic shafts will swell and need to be sanded down a little to free them up.

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[Robb]

We shall see next week when the power cord arrives.

[RobtWB]

holy sanyo batman! that is a great looking set!

that vintage Sears Electronics logo is great!

[Robb]

Originally Posted by RobtWB

holy sanyo batman! that is a great looking set!

that vintage Sears Electronics logo is great!

Thanks. Yes, it is a very unique looking set.