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1975 Esselte Electronic Diary
Put pencil marks on the sheet at the times you want the alarm to sound. The unit reads the graphite conductivity and controls the alarm that way.
00:00 Introduction and Unboxing
02:45 Principle of Operation/Basic Theory
04:15 Tour of Unit
07:21 Accessory Sheet
09:30 Instruction Sheet
12:25 Testing Clock Setting
13:30 Alarm Tests
16:06 Pencil/Holder, etc.
17:33 Sensor Cleaning
18:40 History talk (1975)
19:45 Look at Electronics Inside
22:00 Wrap-Up
#Vintage Swedish Office Electronics
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Desktop Powered Data Retrieval in the 1970's (Datax TBX-30)
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A battery-operated card-indexing machine from around 1977. Enter phone numbers, stock numbers, account data -whatever you choose. Code the key caps with to match the location of the data cards. Press the key and cards spin to your request. (Sorry for the occasional bouts of the camera's poor focusing in the later part of the video when focusing on the keys.) 00:00 Introduction/Box Information 0...
Did You Need This On Your Windshield Visor?
zhlédnutí 310Před rokem
A phone number index, like a Rolodex, from Pronto for your windshield visor probably from the 1990's. It works but it would have been dangerous to use when the car was in motion. Of course we just use voice control today. A pocket notebook would hold more information and have been quicker and safer I think.
Radio Shack Computerized Phone Accountant (1987)
zhlédnutí 751Před rokem
This is not an answering machine. It is the DuoFone CPA-1000. It presents itself as a way to control phone abuse by tracking calls made and keeping track of time for billing hours. I can only test it in a very limited fashion because of the limitations of my phone system. I think it would have been a very difficult method of tracking phone misuse. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 1987 Radio Shack Ad 03...
When A Normal Desk Nameplate Isn't Enough
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If you were bored with your old-fashioned desk nameplate in 2001 you could have checked out this electronic programmable one from Brookstone. It can be programmed with 3 different messages that can be set to scrolling (or not) along with the Time/Date/Temperature and has an ink pen and a spot for business cards. It uses 4 AAA batteries. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Packaging 01:38 Pen Trial 02:28 M...
The Time Slot: A complicated attempt to control kid's TV screen time in the 1980's/1990's
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The Time Slot was supposed to allow parents a "simple and easy" way to control their children's TV and video game screen time in the 1980's. It uses "credit cards" programmed with hours and lengths-of-time a child could turn the television on. I found it to be incredibly hard to work with and wonder who would have kept going with it after experiencing the programming grief. Couldn't parents jus...
1970's Longines Symphonette Slumber Center LCR-500
zhlédnutí 873Před rokem
This clock radio with an attached telescoping lamp and external satellite speaker was apparently meant as a bedside unit in the early 1970's. The articulating lamp has three different intensity levels and doubles as an FM antenna. 00:00 Overview 01:52 Inside Electronics 04:06 Closer Overview 05:10 Schematic Details 06:41 Band Scan 08:15 Satellite Speaker Test 09:00 More on Lamp/FM Antenna 09:45...
Seiko Talking Egg Message Center TE-100 (1980s ?)
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A novelty recording device from Seiko that uses a magnetic disk to record and play back 20 second messages. It might have had some input from Aiwa per the speaker badging. Recording quality isn't good as you might expect. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Instructions 02:00 Remember Play It Cool 02:30 Operation Test 03:40 Examine Insides 05:41 Inside Recording Test 1 06:45 Examine Magnetic Disk 07:30 In...
Exploring a SounDesign Radio Recorder #5888 (1989)
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SounDesign was an inexpensive audio brand so its equipment wasn't high quality. This recorder was apparently part of a "system" that included a matching record player (photos included). That's probably why there is a 12V output jack on the back. The dubbing/play deck doesn't work properly and microphone recording is horrible but the radio works fine and the record/play deck works well as demons...
1963 Numechron Tymeter Interval Timer
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This old Numechron has two powered outlets. An appliance plugged into the right outlet has power while the timer is counting down and an appliance plugged into the left outlet has power on after the countdown has stopped. It has a buzzer feature but my unit might not be operating as designed.
Norelco 2000 Cassette Deck (1971)
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From Philips/Norelco here is the Model 2000 stereo cassette recorder/deck from 1971 (I think). It was possibly made for them by Nakamichi in Japan. My example doesn't fast forward or rewind and it plays a little too fast, but it records from the line inputs and plays back at least well enough for a sample video. There's a brief second or two AV sync issue during the video when I'm pressing the ...
1980 Realistic CTR-80A with Mods
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A very standard cassette recorder from Radio Shack in 1980 that has been modified at one time to add a volume(?) meter and an external jack of unknown properties that connects to the internal electronics. The internal speaker has been removed and the battery compartment is bad. 00:00 Tour of machine 01:10 Playback test #1 02:00 Meter Mod deflection 02:45 Inside electronics/mechanicals and Mod #...
My 2001 Compuserve Member Web Page made with Trellix Web
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Compuserve used to let its members make a web page to be hosted on its servers. I made a small one around 2001 using Trellix Web software. I don't remember what other ways a casual internet user could have a web page hosted back then, but there must have been other ways. I found this on a ZIP drive and reviewed it on my 1999 Gateway Essential 500 running Windows 98.
The Astro Personal Astrological Computer by Kosmos (1979)
zhlédnutí 718Před 2 lety
This is a regular calculator with an added ability to use Astrology to determine someone's trends for the day and compare people's compatibility. I don't believe in astrology, but I like the vintage electronic gadgets that pretend to be useful. 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Algebraic 4-function calculator 02:24 Astrological Functions 03:30 Find Personal Astrological Info 06:00 Compatibility check - ...
Scotch VCR Head Cleaner (2001)
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Quick demo of a Scotch/3M "dry" tape cleaner. The box shows a 2001 date code but the video seems to have been used from 1995. It seems to have been sponsored by Best Buy - Turn On The Fun! It promises 30 head cleanings and 6 tape path cleanings. I use the tape in a 1978 Panasonic PV-1100 VCR watching on a 1976 Sony Trinitron KV-1741R. My Panasonic PV-1100 video from 2013: czcams.com/video/vSBPB...
Kosmos Bio-Clock (1978)
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Kosmos Bio-Clock (1978)
1968 Stylophone Electronic Organ
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1968 Stylophone Electronic Organ
Olympus Pearlcorder SD Micro-Cassette System (1977)
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Olympus Pearlcorder SD Micro-Cassette System (1977)
Realistic TR-175B 8-Track Deck (1970)
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Realistic TR-175B 8-Track Deck (1970)
RCA CC9390 MiniDV Camera (2001)
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RCA CC9390 MiniDV Camera (2001)
Garrett ITM2 Desktop Clock/Calculator and More (1974)
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Garrett ITM2 Desktop Clock/Calculator and More (1974)
Casio Personal Video Printer VG100 (1994)
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Casio Personal Video Printer VG100 (1994)
PayPal Security Key: What's Inside?
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PayPal Security Key: What's Inside?
Hanimex HSP430 Stereopak "BoomBag"
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Hanimex HSP430 Stereopak "BoomBag"
Smart Shopper: You Could Use It, but Why Would You?
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Smart Shopper: You Could Use It, but Why Would You?
Casio Life Cycles Biorhythm Kit (1975?)
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Casio Life Cycles Biorhythm Kit (1975?)
Audec Command Dialer Telephone with Voice Recognition, the VRT-1100 (1984)
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Audec Command Dialer Telephone with Voice Recognition, the VRT-1100 (1984)
The 1984 Olympics Called...
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The 1984 Olympics Called...
1966 General Electric C550G Clock Radio
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1966 General Electric C550G Clock Radio
Realistic SCP-14 Cassette Player (1984)
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Realistic SCP-14 Cassette Player (1984)

Komentáře

  • @CNSFG
    @CNSFG Před dnem

    amazing, how the Insta-Load know when advance to the next frame? this waas coded in sound cassette?

  • @duckgoesquack2532
    @duckgoesquack2532 Před dnem

    oh my goodness this is bringing me memories!!

  • @michaelwitas9482
    @michaelwitas9482 Před dnem

    I have an Admiral YK367 "Power Tune" radio which was introduced for the 1966-67 sales year and lasted perhaps 3 years in their catalog. I'm guessing that my radio and your Zenith radio may have been made by the same manufacturer, perhaps Standard Radio of Japan.

  • @Haunuva
    @Haunuva Před 2 dny

    Got the same one, tho not made in UK apparently, thanks for showing the manual, sub earned!

  • @ilovethe70s
    @ilovethe70s Před 3 dny

    Hill Street Blues brought me here (season 7 episode 13). I'm a little surprised I found it so fast.

  • @CliffsHammer
    @CliffsHammer Před 4 dny

    I have the same model, what kind of needle is used? I’m trying to find a replacement and don’t have the original needle anymore

  • @Burnax
    @Burnax Před 5 dny

    It would be great to give a link to the owner's manual... I own two of these mikes, but not the manual, which seems really useful.

  • @brucesimian3743
    @brucesimian3743 Před 8 dny

    I bought one new in 1981 to play in my '66 Karmann Ghia and loved it. Great sound!

  • @robertmorris4675
    @robertmorris4675 Před 11 dny

    Kamala harris according to mr trump had about 4 of those units..every guy she dated in early 70s could'nt resist on getting one for her..course back then she was a soft looking fox..boy, i would have gotten 1 for then to..but today naaa..cause now shes old and crusty

  • @lukmanakeju9973
    @lukmanakeju9973 Před 17 dny

    I have one. Found it at the dump and it works great.

  • @RinkiBiswas-zf5zd
    @RinkiBiswas-zf5zd Před 17 dny

    Please contact number

  • @rizzlerazzleuno4733
    @rizzlerazzleuno4733 Před 17 dny

    If you still have this projector would you please make a new movie about it with a steady and in focus video camera. This unique projector needs better documentation. Thanks.

  • @wimharter
    @wimharter Před 18 dny

    I had the EL500 with the dock and Radio Shack cassette player.

  • @mkkiani-tech
    @mkkiani-tech Před 19 dny

    Great video Dan. I have done a lot of research on these machines made by Philips so here's what I know. All big manufacturer's got together in Germany with designs for a cartridge recorder but wanted to produce a standard model with which all conformed. Philips designed their cartridge and the EL3300 cartridge recorder in Belgium in 1962. All decided that this would be the design they would all use. But further improvements needed to be made. The finished model EL3300 was exhibited in Berlin in Aug '63. It proved successful so Philips decided to build an additional factory in Holland. And manufacturing started in winter '63. The first units made in thousands were used for marketing and promotion purposes. The rest of the units were made and stored till July 1964, when they began to be distributed to retailers, and promoted via advertising in magazines and newspapers. It was a similar story for the first Norelco units, stocks were built up, and began to be exported after Nov '64. Due to low stocks, sales only began in the US in 1965. The Popularity of the Carrycorder 150 accelerated through word of mouth and Philips started manufacturing the cartridge recorders in Austria too, followed by US and UK. By 1966 Other manufacturers were making their units in Germany, and Sony began making their first cassette recorder Sony model TC100 in1966, it was compliant with the Philips standard BUT used piano keys for the controls. My info is based on literature of that time.

  • @kyfeam
    @kyfeam Před 21 dnem

    it's a good lookin boombox with all the bells and whistles and lots of chrome.. i have the GE Blockbuster.. GE made some winners in the 80's.. nice score!

  • @NordicDan
    @NordicDan Před 22 dny

    I have a stack loader that has never seemed to behave. Granted I know the reverse function, by design, doesn't work. My problem is that they never advance properly either. Even when using all uniform slide mountings, large stack or small, it never seems to advance properly and one either loads or ejects only halfway. Carousels work flawlessly, but man this stack loader drives me bonkers because I see how convenient it could be if it worked right.

  • @pac1fic055
    @pac1fic055 Před 23 dny

    Definitely getting one or 2 of these. Much more practical than the carousel magazine.

  • @larryshaver3568
    @larryshaver3568 Před 23 dny

    i had an allied receiver that had a nonfunctional stereo fm indicator so i replaced the socket and bulb with a wired bulb

  • @RedHeadGuitar
    @RedHeadGuitar Před 25 dny

    That's cool, thank you. Very interesting video and comment section. The SX-70 wired remote is just shorting two contacts, as documented by multiple sources. However there's no schematic or documentation for the spectra/impulse three-pin remote. You guys must be right, it's probably just two contacts closing one after the other - the first for focussing and charging the flash, and the second one for the shutter. I love my Supercolor 670, but now I really want to get an Impulse and hack up a long wired remote from something like a stereo audio cable. No pesky wireless tech needed to get some group shots! Why, you might ask? Because I absolutely hate self timers, these photos alwas go wrong. And with expensive instant film, no thanks. I want the shot to be taken exactly the momemt I want.

  • @pepsiman91
    @pepsiman91 Před 29 dny

    I can't believe this was old at the time of this video

  • @user-de3mg1hg5l
    @user-de3mg1hg5l Před měsícem

    When they offer a big loud boom box type of radio then I will buy it.

  • @shalex2O
    @shalex2O Před měsícem

    Cat is chill

  • @nritti_
    @nritti_ Před měsícem

    Does this play music tapes?

  • @sithieu9009
    @sithieu9009 Před měsícem

    I had 5500ii starting my freshman at OK Sooners. It was great. I still have it but not use much. Very close to 40yrs

  • @huhnx5
    @huhnx5 Před měsícem

    2:57 what the hell, i wasnt prepared for that 😂

  • @unmanaged
    @unmanaged Před měsícem

    Anyone have Sams on this?

  • @Sy1462
    @Sy1462 Před měsícem

    I did odd jobs around town for a year or two to get enough money to buy this from the JcPenney Christmas catalog as a kid. That was a pile of money in 1977 lol. Great video, thanks for the memories!

  • @theitalianguy6542
    @theitalianguy6542 Před měsícem

    Mine wont open

  • @leemccoy4489
    @leemccoy4489 Před měsícem

    Can you play that back on a regular 4-speed record player?

  • @italiano_frenchy
    @italiano_frenchy Před měsícem

    It is a numérique quality or old vintage quality ?

  • @annettematera2607
    @annettematera2607 Před měsícem

    Hi! I have this same exact fan and I am trying to clean it. Were you able to figure out how to get the back panel off? PS - if you open the leg clamps and pull the fan up it will raise up very tall! It’s heavy so you really gotta pull hard.

  • @Vexulus
    @Vexulus Před měsícem

    Just bought one of these are they able to record without mics

  • @pennyheyinggabbert9728
    @pennyheyinggabbert9728 Před měsícem

    I like that fact that when I print it out, it prints everything in categories. So like all of my produce is together, my dairy is together and so on , so I'm not running back and forth all of the store to get things. I wish they still made these.

  • @SeanKing0109
    @SeanKing0109 Před měsícem

    Just got one for $38

  • @michaelzimmerman3162
    @michaelzimmerman3162 Před měsícem

    I have one of these also. It belonged to my mother, who had it since new. My dad has an identical one, and they are the only 2 we have ever seen in this country. Please restore yours and let us know how it went!

  • @DusterGuy1970
    @DusterGuy1970 Před měsícem

    I had the same one.

  • @Isaac-gh5ku
    @Isaac-gh5ku Před měsícem

    I wish Casio should re-release this thing of beauty. It's also more compact than other typical Casio calculators today.

  • @mjrussell414
    @mjrussell414 Před 2 měsíci

    I have one my husband got me from an online auction that looks more like it’s from the 60’s. The FM radio works but I can’t get a signal from any AM stations. Also can’t quite figure out yet how to get the clock to work. Don’t see an on/off switch so I would assume the hands would start moving as soon as I plugged it in. I figured out how to set the time thanks to this video since it’s been eons since I’ve had to set the time on an old school clock. But that doesn’t do any good if the hands don’t start doing their time keeping thing. I did also set the alarm successfully and it actually kicked on, so that was cool. Mine has the schematics on the bottom too, which I never noticed before he pointed it out and mine’s an LCR 510.

  • @TakeTheRide
    @TakeTheRide Před 2 měsíci

    I'm just wondering how many more fans you have bought, as of June 2024... 😊 Strange how I see these fan reviews and you'll never talked about how much are it pushes out, medium a lot? Even telling us something would help.

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 Před 2 měsíci

    Mine certainly isn't new old stock, but it still works flawlessly. I did get tired of holding mine down while I cranked it so I drilled out the two rivets that hold the base on, enlarged the holes slightly and screw mounted it to my workbench. Never needed it to be portable, lol.

  • @toonz9971
    @toonz9971 Před 2 měsíci

    I found one of these in my garage. The tip of the antenna is duct taped together and the faders are a little scratchy, but it works nicely and I'm amazed it performs after living in those conditions for who-knows how long! You've got a fantastic radio here.

  • @lutello3012
    @lutello3012 Před 2 měsíci

    Our camera has been serviced and not used since. That was almost 35 years ago! Now it's sticking and needs servicing again! I would love to use it. Is there an easy way to get in there and clean/lube it myself?

  • @ericklein4282
    @ericklein4282 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW., what GREAT memories., THANKS.!!! 🙂My grandfather had bought me the EXACT same radio as a Birthday present in December 1964 (I was only 6 years old, and he knew my EXTREME interest in all-things-electronic), and although he wasn't supposed to, he told me it had cost about $70, which was quite expensive gift-item for the time, and had jealous siblings because of it 😞The speaker in that thing was the most beautiful / robust sounding speaker I had ever heard (just like the Grundig speakers of the 70s), and had it up until about 1978, when it was stolen from me, during a break-in at my parents house 😞 I also remember, how even with a set of 4 normal carbon-type "D" batteries (no such thing as Alkalines back then.!), it would run for MONTHS on a single set (depending on the volume setting of course), and was taken with me virtually ever place I went, so as to not only entertain myself, but more importantly, my friends also... :-) BTW: I also remember doing a few minor repairs to the internal electronics in the early 70s, as it slowly became a bit worn-by-use... Again, thanks for the memories.!! Regards, Eric <+> PS: That carry-handle also had a "locking-system", so that if you tilted the handle back at about 45* down in the back, and push the handle towards the hinges, it would lock-in-place, so the the radio could be tilt back to not only project the sound up (from resting at a low spot. like the ground at a picnic), but would keep it safer fro falling over (front or back). Again, what an amazing piece of Germanic craftsmanship (the Dutch are just "kissing cousins" of the Krauts" ;-)

  • @tYNS
    @tYNS Před 2 měsíci

    This was the model TV I had growing up... Memories... It got a lot of use.

  • @ceecoursian
    @ceecoursian Před 2 měsíci

    Pet Shop Boys 2 Divided by 0

  • @loktar00
    @loktar00 Před 2 měsíci

    I use this model daily, has the best picture out of any of me sets. Such a great television!

  • @jonlotus7062
    @jonlotus7062 Před 2 měsíci

    Stick some sound deadener inside the shell to dampen the rattle noise.👍😉

  • @2-trueman918
    @2-trueman918 Před 2 měsíci

    I just picked one up today, and my tape player dose t work either, but it did come with the battery tubes. Radio works a treat👍👍

    • @jcasaleone
      @jcasaleone Před měsícem

      How much is one of these worth?

  • @zeta1773
    @zeta1773 Před 2 měsíci

    I still use this fan.

  • @happycamper9300
    @happycamper9300 Před 2 měsíci

    I had this same unit when I was freshman at college. Use it for about 3 years, then replaced it with the PC-1600. Actually that computer science book was very nice, I will let you start programming right away