Receiving unit

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OBJECT TYPE: remote control/infrared
DATE: 1982
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 2004.1379.001

MANUFACTURER: RCA
MODEL: IR 002
LOCATION: Japan

More Information

General Information

Serial #: 1E130484
Part Number: 1
Total Parts: 4
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: synthetic and metal components.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 15.3 cm
Width: 9.2 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Communications
Category: Television
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: RCA
Country: Japan
State/Province: Unknown
City: Unknown

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Quebec
Period: Used 1982+
Canada: Purchased by donor in Beaconsfield, PQ on May 22, 1982: used there, and later in Kingston ON.
Function: To receive infrared signals emitted by hand-held control unit, and relay command to VCR.
Technical: Optional wireless IR (infrared) remote control and wired remote controls were available for use with SelectaVision VFT450 VCR. In addition to stop, fast foreward, record and play functions, both permitted user to pause during recording or playback; stop tape being recorded with Speed Switch set to "SLP"; change channels; and scan a recording. This receiving unit was mounted on the proper right side of the VCR casing, via a bracket [2004.1379.2] and operated using hand held remote [2004.1379.3]
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: "RCA REMOTE CONTROL" printed on unit front. "(IR 002)/ VSQS 0059", "Made in Japan" and "SERIAL NUMBER/ 1E130484" appears on unit back. "REMOTE" and "IR REMOTE" identify connectors.
Missing: Appears complete.
Finish: Black synthetic casing has dull brushed finish on most areas: receiver sensor protected by smooth black synthetic cover; cords have black synthetic covering; silver metal connector ends.
Decoration: N/A

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RCA, Receiving unit, 1982, Artifact no. 2004.1379, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, http://collection.ingeniumcanada.org/en/id/2004.1379.001/

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