{"id":6941,"title":"Akai  VT 150","kind":"biblio","url":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/akai-vt-150","version":"f480f923a4f14aee093460e2c44ada6dc27bb0b2875251a7f2c4498ce6e6ea17","modified":"2026-09-13T21:51:46.8325451+00:00","credits":[],"authorKeys":[],"subjects":["Tools"],"metadata":[{"label":"Tool","value":"Akai VT 150","url":null}],"citations":{"page":"\u0022Akai  VT 150.\u0022 Video History Project, Experimental Television Center, 2026. https://www.videohistoryproject.org/akai-vt-150.","publication":"Akai VT 150. .","risUrl":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/citation/6941.ris"},"links":[],"sections":[{"name":"body","source":"VHP record body","generated":false,"characters":2633},{"name":"summary","source":"existing VHP generated summary","generated":true,"characters":558}],"content":{"section":"body","source":"VHP record body","generated":false,"text":"Technical Data Sheet for AKAI VT150 Color Video Tape Recording System Lightweight VTR features Automatic Editing Control. Stop Motion (with jeeped monitor), Sound Dubbing, Two-Head Helical Scan recording format, Multi-purpose camera features Servo-Controlled Automatic Iris, Wide-Angle to Telephoto Lens with 6-to-1 Zoom, 300-Line Resolution. Complete system weighs just 22 pounds, including batteries. Records and plays back 26 minutes per reel, but battery-powered system will record up to 40 minutes without recharging. Full-color \uFFBC\u0022 tape replays on any EIAJ TV monitor or, with RF converter accessory, on any home television set! Color Camera Unit Technical Data Color System: NTSC type frequency multiplex system, fully locked chroma Vidicon Tube: Luminance channel: 2/3\u0022 electrostatic focusing, electromagnetic deflection type vidicon; Chrominance channel: Akai color dissector tube. View Finder: 1.5\u0022 type built-in electronic viewfinder Lens: 6X (12.5 to 75mm) zoom lens, F2 to closed Aperture: Automatic and manual iris systems Scanning System: 525 lines, 2:1 interlace Synchronizing System: External synchronization system from CCU-150. (May be externally driven) Horizontal Resolution: More than 300 lines Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 40dB White Balance: White Balance Switch Ideal Subject Lighting Density: 140 foot candles (minimum Subject Lighting Density: 60 foot candles using a 500W Halogen type lamp at 2m) Automatic Sensitivity Control Range: 60 to 2000 foot candles (ND-4 standard accessory: 240 to 8000; ND-8 optional accessory: 480 to 16000) Microphone: 600 ohms uni-directional microphone Power Requirements: DC 12V supplied from CCU-150 Dimensions: 3.5 x 9.3 x 13.2\u0022 including lens hood and grip handle Weight: 5.76 pounds including eye-hood assembly CCU-150 Video Signal Output: NTSC Type Color TV Signal 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Audio Signal Output: 0.1 VRMS RF Converter Output: Video: NTSC type 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Audio: 1 VRMS Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 50W Dimensions: 10.2\u0022 x 4\u0022 x 9.1\u0022 Weight: 8 lbs. VT-150 Color VTR Unit Recording Format: Two Head Helical Scan Video Signal: NTSC Type Color Tape Speed: 10 inches per second Recording Time: 26 minutes using 5\u0022 reel Tape Width: \uFFBC\u0022 Resolution: More than 230 lines Video Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 40dB Audio Frequency Range: 100 to 10000 Hz Audio Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 45dB Video Input: 1 Volt Peak to Peak Audio Input: 0.1 Volt Video Output: 1 Volt Peak to Peak Audio Output: 1 Volt Dimensions: 10.45\u0022W x 5.6 H x 14.2 D Weight: 16.4 lbs (with batteries) Battery Using Time: 40 minutes Power Consumption: 32 Watts","offset":0,"nextOffset":null,"totalCharacters":2633,"complete":true},"rightsUrl":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/terms-service"}