stebai Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hi, I am just working on a project console and bought a couple of second hand case lids to replace the rather battered one on the original. I have never seen a switch with "STAND BY - ON" combination before.. Where does this come from? ALl the others I've seen (i think - tho it could be selective memory) have a simple "OFF - ON" switch. Thanks again for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, stebai said: Hi, I am just working on a project console and bought a couple of second hand case lids to replace the rather battered one on the original. I have never seen a switch with "STAND BY - ON" combination before.. Where does this come from? ALl the others I've seen (i think - tho it could be selective memory) have a simple "OFF - ON" switch. Thanks again for any info. Pic please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebai Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Its genuine - and the lettering is slightly raised like all of the other print on the case lids. Thanks again. Edited January 28, 2022 by stebai added text 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebai Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Found one other pic using Google of someone elses "Stand By" console - so likely not too rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick3092 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 This was probably done in response to the fact the Intellivision isn't fully off, as they switched the secondary side of the transformer. As long as it's plugged in, the transformer is still using a small amount of power and generating heat. Maybe they had to legally change the wording in some other country or something because of that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Can you show a pic of the bottom stickers for model, serial, voltages, origin, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walldog1 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 6 hours ago, nick3092 said: This was probably done in response to the fact the Intellivision isn't fully off, as they switched the secondary side of the transformer. As long as it's plugged in, the transformer is still using a small amount of power and generating heat. Maybe they had to legally change the wording in some other country or something because of that? I would agree with this statement. Most electronic equipment puts the power switch (and fuse sometimes) before the transformers and other electronics. TV's being one exception because of the "quick wake" feature we expect when we push "ON". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Funny what you consider special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebai Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Intymike - I was really trying to suss out the origin of the variance. If it was particular to a certain region or model PAL/SECAM NTSC etc, or a certain time frame late or early model. Sadly don't have the lower part of the case so no pics of serial numbers etc - just bought the top half from an eBay auction as it is much cleaner than the beat up one I am restoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Looks like it's from some European and Australian models. Here's a secam model 5156 https://www.nightfallcrew.com/17/11/2013/mattel-electronics-intellivision-secam-version-boxed/ Here's a pal model 3668 https://www.the-liberator.net/site-files/retro-games/hardware/Intellivision-1/intellivision-1-1981.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Looks like UK model 1591 say on/off. https://bleepbloop.co.uk/intellivision/ Edited January 29, 2022 by mr_me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMBerzerk Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Would the serial number give any indication of origin of sale? What does the plug look like? UK version should have the larger 120/240 plug no? EU should be on the US standard back then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Not earth shattering but a bit odd. Note the position of the OFF-ON of the boxes. The Large Boxes have the OFF on the right and the Small Boxes have the OFF on the left. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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