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Recorder, Audio Tape

Object number2007.167.597

Manufacturer Westinghouse Portable Products Division

Date1960

OriginJapan

MediumWood; Metal; Plastic; Fabric

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionBrown wooden and black plastic audio tape recorder. The speakers on the sides are on hinges and can close over the inside of the recorder.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Open): 16.75 x 33.625 x 6.25 in. (42.5 x 85.4 x 15.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (Closed): 16.75 x 17.5 x 11 in. (42.5 x 44.5 x 27.9 cm)
Length (Cord): 68 in. (172.7 cm)
InscriptionsGold text on the tape reel states "REALISTIC AUTOTHREAD".

White text above the black rectangle states "Tape Counter".

Gray text in the center of the recorder, under the black knob, states "In / Out / 7 1/2 Sleeve On 3 3/4 / 3 3/4 Sleeve Off 1 7/8".

Gray text on the black background states "* For FAST FORWARD, depress at STOP / position, hold in and turn down".

Black text on the left side of the silver metal states "Stereo Headset / Mic Left / Power / Off / Record / Volume / Tone / Left Channel".

Black text on the right side of the silver metal states "Rewind / Stop / Play / *Fast Forward / Mic Right / Speakers / Off / Volume / Tone / Right Channel".

White text on the side of both speakers states "Speaker Jack".

Black text on the white sticker on the back states "103952".

Silver text on the top of the back states "R Spkr. / R Preamo. / R Radio / Radio / Mic. / L Radio / L Preamo. / L Spkr."
MarksBlack and red text on the outside of the left speaker states "[Westinghouse logo] / Westinghouse / Stereo / Tape Recorder".

Silver text on the inside of the recorder, in the middle, states "Westinghouse [logo] Stereo Recorder".

Gray text on the tape reel states "TYPE-7 AUTOMATIC TAPE REEL / MADE IN JAPAN".

Black text on the back of the recorder states "CAUTION: TO PREVENT SHOCK DO / NOT REMOVE BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE / PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICE TO YOUR / AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICEMAN".

Black text on the brown sticker on the back states " Westinghouse / [Westinghouse logo] / Portable Products Division / Model TSR4020A Stereo Tape Recorder / Walnut/Black 120 Volts 60 Hz. 65 Watts".

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