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Robb 03-16-2013 09:18 PM

4 Pin AC Power cord ?
 
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Anyone know where I can get one of these 4 pin AC Power cords ?
Need it for an old 1978 Sanyo Portable TV (TV is Sears and Simpsons made by Sanyo in Japan Model # ctp 1401.)
The tv is like this


Heres the pins

http://i46.tinypic.com/33e51y8.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/ji2n84.jpg

mstaton 03-16-2013 10:09 PM

You might make this work, not exact but close


http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-4-PIN-A...item27d0db6894

Robb 03-16-2013 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mstaton (Post 3064515)
You might make this work, not exact but close


http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-4-PIN-A...item27d0db6894

damn, 54 bucks ! :sigh:

mstaton 03-16-2013 10:17 PM

did not look at the price but you can search for a Sony cord on the internet. Probably a better chance to find a Sony than Sanyo cord

zeno 03-17-2013 10:25 AM

Not so fast ! 2 pins are for AC , other 2 are +- 12v
Wrong cord & you may see fireworks.
A TV belching sparks & smoke is fun IF its what you want !

good luck

crtfool 03-17-2013 11:01 AM

That cable is 2 pins in with 4 pins out - so you have 2 pairs of ac going into the TV. Do a continuity test on the 4 pins on the TV - 1 set of 2 pins should be connected together, and the other set of 2 pins should also be connected together - now you can just connect a standard 2 pin AC cord to the proper pair and the TV will work properly.

Robb 03-17-2013 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zeno (Post 3064551)
Not so fast ! 2 pins are for AC , other 2 are +- 12v
Wrong cord & you may see fireworks.
A TV belching sparks & smoke is fun IF its what you want !

good luck

Good to know. Thanks.
I have no idea how to find this proper cord !

You think Sanyo would have old stock ? :scratch2:

dieseljeep 03-17-2013 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crtfool (Post 3064555)
That cable is 2 pins in with 4 pins out - so you have 2 pairs of ac going into the TV. Do a continuity test on the 4 pins on the TV - 1 set of 2 pins should be connected together, and the other set of 2 pins should also be connected together - now you can just connect a standard 2 pin AC cord to the proper pair and the TV will work properly.

First of all, the cord shown in post #1, is from an RCA or an RCA built GE.
The cord has four pins on the connector end. Two are used for 120 VAC. Another pair are used for 12 VDC. The DC cord is simular but has the cigarette lighter plug on it and using a different set of pins on the connector end.

crtfool 03-17-2013 02:16 PM

OK - very unusual that it is wired that way.

You should be able to identify the 2 pins that are for the AC circuit, and still use a standard 2 pin AC cord to power the TV.

Robb 03-19-2013 06:00 PM

Heres the pins

http://i46.tinypic.com/33e51y8.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/ji2n84.jpg

dieseljeep 03-19-2013 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb (Post 3064839)

Please include the model # of the set. The pictures in post #1 show a different set.
If we have the proper model number, maybe there is a Sams folder on it, so the pin out can be traced.

Robb 03-19-2013 06:20 PM

TV is Sears and Simpsons made by Sanyo in Japan Model #14062.

dieseljeep 03-20-2013 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb (Post 3064843)
TV is Sears and Simpsons made by Sanyo in Japan Model #14062.

I don't see anything listed in Sams under that number.
They never had much on Canadian products, unless it was an item that was sold here.
I don't know if Sears still has stores in Canada. They closed down a lot of stores in the states. :sigh:

Robb 03-20-2013 09:10 AM

Just look up 1978 sanyo portable tv. Im sure they use the same plugs.

Zenith26kc20 03-20-2013 10:12 AM

I can't really see from the pictures but some of these sets have a switch inside the receptacle to switch to 12 volts or AC. If it does, be careful as the wrong setting can also fry the set.

Reece 03-20-2013 07:28 PM

This guy has all kinds of cords. Might be able to help by sending him your pictures with dimensions pin to pin.

http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/pwrcord.htm

Robb 03-20-2013 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 3064956)
This guy has all kinds of cords. Might be able to help by sending him your pictures with dimensions pin to pin.

http://www.kenselectronics.com/lists/pwrcord.htm

Is there an email address on that site ?

Reece 03-21-2013 07:56 AM

Not the easiest site to navigate! I guess if I had to do it I'd call and ask how I could email him some pictures.

Robb 04-22-2013 10:42 AM

Anyone can help me with this ?

Robb 04-24-2013 09:51 AM

Hi guys,
do you think this sony cord will work ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-SON...item589f2e291c

Robb 04-30-2013 01:29 PM

Hi guys, you think this Sony cord will work ?
see pic

http://s23.postimg.org/hzbfkr7iz/14266.jpg

twbranch 04-30-2013 01:46 PM

Couldn't you just make one?

Robb 04-30-2013 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crtfool (Post 3064566)
You should be able to identify the 2 pins that are for the AC circuit, and still use a standard 2 pin AC cord to power the TV.

You think the bottom pins are for AC since they are spaced out more ?

Dangler 04-30-2013 06:28 PM

Use an ohmeter to check for continuity from the plug to each of the four holes. The two that have continuity are the AC connections.

Robb 05-01-2013 10:03 PM

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The tv schematic shows the top 2 pins are 120v AC and bottom pins are 12v DC. (SEE ATTACHMENT)

twbranch 05-01-2013 10:15 PM

I believe the DC pins are used to charge a battery using the 120Vac coming in from the wall. You just need to make a cable with four pins that fit the socket on the television. I could do it but will cost as much as the one you found! Best to make your own!

Eric H 05-01-2013 10:18 PM

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Okay, now that I see the whole set from your post at A.R.F. I realize which set this is and I can at least offer you a picture of the cord and the part number.

Also it appears the AC goes to the narrow set of pins, the wide set must be for DC and are empty on this AC only cord.

It's made by Kawasaki! and the part number is KS-23, that may help in your search.

Robb 05-01-2013 10:29 PM

Great thanks !

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.

Eric H 05-01-2013 10:30 PM

That's where I got that picture I just posted!
Did you get my PM about the cord?

Robb 05-01-2013 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric H (Post 3068262)
That's where I got that picture I just posted!
Did you get my PM about the cord?

Yes. Thanks so much ! :banana::thmbsp:


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