• Year
  • 1958/1959
  • Category
  • Television Receiver (TV) or Monitor
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 289826

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 24
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200; 230; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Balmoral F4-B2 Ch= F4 - His Master's Voice HMV, H.M.V.
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 34 x 35.5 x 21 inch / 864 x 902 x 533 mm
  • Notes
  • HMV F4-B2 "Balmoral" Lowboy

    A 21" lowboy TV receiver having aluminised 90° deflection electrostatic-focus tube, 23 valves and three germanium diodes. Four-valve IF stages have phase linear alignment and include special valve to reduce "herringbone" interference on Ch. 2. Socket provided at rear of set into which may be plugged an HMV remote control unit (Optional extra) for sound volume and picture contrast; also socket at rear for connection of an HMV deaf aid attachment.

    Features: Balanced 300 Ω input; 10-channel turret tuner with cascode amplifier; DC coupling of video amplifier; balanced flywheel sync. Push-pull 6W audio output; two front mounted 7" x 5" elliptical speakers.

    Supply, 200-240V, 50 C/s (Hz); consumption, 180W. Picture area approx. 260 sq. ins., having correct aspect ratio.

    Dual front controls: volume/on-off and contrast, channel selector and fine tuning. Controls under front flap: tone, brightness vertical hold and height. At rear: horiz. hold, width, and AGC. Cabinet finishes: walnut, maple or rosewood. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 130 lb 0 oz (130 lb) / 59.020 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 250.95 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (HMV Service Manual for Television Chassis Type F4.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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