1972 Panasonic TR-542AC B&W TV (pics)

[Robb]

Picked up this set today.
It is a 1972 Panasonic TR-542AC B&W TV. This was the first TV made with touch sensing ON/OFF power swtich. very nice Space age red cabinet design.
Made in Japan.
Found it locally from the original owner. Also came with all manuals.

[maxhifi]

Hard to believe this was made at the same time as tube consoles... looks nice, how's the picture?

[Robb]

Originally Posted by maxhifi

Hard to believe this was made at the same time as tube consoles... looks nice, how's the picture?

No idea. I havent turned it on yet ! LOL
I have to make a video of it.

[NoPegs]

Originally Posted by Robb

No idea. I havent turned it on yet ! LOL
I have to make a video of it.

I love how the high voltage contained inside is harmless to "qualified persons" if you take the label literally.

You really got a gem of a set there.

[Robb]

I always like the cartoonish drawing the manuals in the old days had !