> On 7/11/2006, OldProfessor posted this:
> > I need help getting an unusual older TV set running.
> > Some time prior to 1990 I bought a TV set that ran on AC or 12 volt DC.
> > I used it on the boat I had at the time and it was a wonderful 10-inch
> > screen with great color.
> > I've had it in storage and decided to fire it up, as it might be
> > great for someone's boat or RV or kids room.  Problem: I can't
> > locate the manual and I can't find the cord to plug it in.  The set
> > has the male connectors and there are 5 prongs.
> > The manufacturer is Quasar with a model number of UP2133WW.
> > Anyone out there who can help me find the cord and/or manual?
> > Thanks,
> > The Old Professor
> > p-he***@comcast.net
>
> If nothing else happens, consider posting[1] a photo of the connector
> and the legend printed on or near it. Someone might recognize it and
> figure out.
>
> [1] Best thing is to place the picture on a web site and post a link to
> it.
>
> --
> Gene E. Bloch (Gino)
> letters617blochg3251
> (replace the numbers by "at" and "dotcom")

> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>> On 7/11/2006, OldProfessor posted this:
>>> I need help getting an unusual older TV set running.
>>> Some time prior to 1990 I bought a TV set that ran on AC or 12 volt DC.
>>> I used it on the boat I had at the time and it was a wonderful 10-inch
>>> screen with great color.
>>> I've had it in storage and decided to fire it up, as it might be
>>> great for someone's boat or RV or kids room.  Problem: I can't
>>> locate the manual and I can't find the cord to plug it in.  The set
>>> has the male connectors and there are 5 prongs.
>>> The manufacturer is Quasar with a model number of UP2133WW.
>>> Anyone out there who can help me find the cord and/or manual?
>>> Thanks,
>>> The Old Professor
>>> p-he***@comcast.net
>> If nothing else happens, consider posting[1] a photo of the connector
>> and the legend printed on or near it. Someone might recognize it and
>> figure out.
>>
>> [1] Best thing is to place the picture on a web site and post a link to
>> it.
>>
>> --
>> Gene E. Bloch (Gino)
>> letters617blochg3251
>> (replace the numbers by "at" and "dotcom")
>
> Very good idea Gino. Thank you.
> I posted a picture of this infernal socket at
> http://www.oldprof.com/Images/TV.JPG.
> I hope it's viewable to someone who might help me further.
> Thanks again Gino.
> Old Prof
>

> On 7/14/2006, Gandalf posted this:
>
> ...
>
>>
>> Looks like Panasonic [Quasar parent] part # TSX1174
>>
>> PartStore
>> [http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=4520272&s=froogle]
>> has it listed in stock @ $11.09
>>
>> Most other suppliers list it as NLA [no longer available] and cross it
>> to part # TSX2AA0181, which MCM [http://www.mcminone.com] shows in
>> stock @ $4.38
>>
>> hth,
>>
>> -G
>
> The above links with the square brackets failed in my usual newsreader,
> MesNews, so I tried them in Xnews, and they worked fine.
>
> Actually, I first tried copying them and pasting them into a text
> editor, then recopying them without the brackets to my browser. That
> also worked fine.
>
> Just an oddity for your entertainment. Probably OT...
>

> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
> > On 7/14/2006, Gandalf posted this:
> >
> > ...
> >
> >>
> >> Looks like Panasonic [Quasar parent] part # TSX1174
> >>
> >> PartStore
> >> [http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=4520272&s=froogle]
> >> has it listed in stock @ $11.09
> >>
> >> Most other suppliers list it as NLA [no longer available] and cross it
> >> to part # TSX2AA0181, which MCM [http://www.mcminone.com] shows in
> >> stock @ $4.38
> >>
> >> hth,
> >>
> >> -G
> >
> > The above links with the square brackets failed in my usual newsreader,
> > MesNews, so I tried them in Xnews, and they worked fine.
> >
> > Actually, I first tried copying them and pasting them into a text
> > editor, then recopying them without the brackets to my browser. That
> > also worked fine.
> >
> > Just an oddity for your entertainment. Probably OT...
> >
>
> I'm sufficiently oddly entertained.
>
> Wonder if the OP ever got the info...
>
> -G

> Gandalf wrote:
>> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>> On 7/14/2006, Gandalf posted this:
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Looks like Panasonic [Quasar parent] part # TSX1174
>>>>
>>>> PartStore
>>>> [http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=4520272&s=froogle]
>>>> has it listed in stock @ $11.09
>>>>
>>>> Most other suppliers list it as NLA [no longer available] and cross it
>>>> to part # TSX2AA0181, which MCM [http://www.mcminone.com] shows in
>>>> stock @ $4.38
>>>>
>>>> hth,
>>>>
>>>> -G
>>>
>>> The above links with the square brackets failed in my usual newsreader,
>>> MesNews, so I tried them in Xnews, and they worked fine.
>>>
>>> Actually, I first tried copying them and pasting them into a text
>>> editor, then recopying them without the brackets to my browser. That
>>> also worked fine.
>>>
>>> Just an oddity for your entertainment. Probably OT...
>>>
>>
>> I'm sufficiently oddly entertained.
>>
>> Wonder if the OP ever got the info...
>>
>> -G
>
> I did indeed and just received the notice it has been shipped. I now
> await it's arrival from Florida to California and am hopeful it's the
> one as there was no picture available. However, this supplier has a
> good return policy so I don't have much to lose. Meanwhile, I once
> again marvel at the way help is so avaialable here. A great experience
> no matter what.
> Thanks again!
> OP
> http://www.oldprof.com/
> PS Just in case anyone is curious I'll post a note here when it
> arrives.

> On 7/18/2006, OldProfessor posted this:
> > Gandalf wrote:
> >> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
> >>> On 7/14/2006, Gandalf posted this:
> >>>
> >>> ...
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Looks like Panasonic [Quasar parent] part # TSX1174
> >>>>
> >>>> PartStore
> >>>> [http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=4520272&s=froogle]
> >>>> has it listed in stock @ $11.09
> >>>>
> >>>> Most other suppliers list it as NLA [no longer available] and cross it
> >>>> to part # TSX2AA0181, which MCM [http://www.mcminone.com] shows in
> >>>> stock @ $4.38
> >>>>
> >>>> hth,
> >>>>
> >>>> -G
> >>>
> >>> The above links with the square brackets failed in my usual newsreader,
> >>> MesNews, so I tried them in Xnews, and they worked fine.
> >>>
> >>> Actually, I first tried copying them and pasting them into a text
> >>> editor, then recopying them without the brackets to my browser. That
> >>> also worked fine.
> >>>
> >>> Just an oddity for your entertainment. Probably OT...
> >>>
> >>
> >> I'm sufficiently oddly entertained.
> >>
> >> Wonder if the OP ever got the info...
> >>
> >> -G
> >
> > I did indeed and just received the notice it has been shipped. I now
> > await it's arrival from Florida to California and am hopeful it's the
> > one as there was no picture available. However, this supplier has a
> > good return policy so I don't have much to lose. Meanwhile, I once
> > again marvel at the way help is so avaialable here. A great experience
> > no matter what.
> > Thanks again!
> > OP
> > http://www.oldprof.com/
> > PS Just in case anyone is curious I'll post a note here when it
> > arrives.
>
> Please do.
>
> Looking at the picture the other day, I wondered if there is also a DC
> cord available so that you could run the set in a car. Otherwise I see
> no need for all of those pins :-)
>
> Checking back on your original post, I see I should have suggested
> using it on a boat instead ...
>
> --
> Gene E. Bloch (Gino)
> letters617blochg3251
> (replace the numbers by "at" and "dotcom")