EMI Master Equipment List
EMI Television Camera and
Equipment Numbers List
Over the years EMI produced different families of cameras, each with there
own style.
The 1936-8 Emitrons, the post war CPS Emitrons.
Then with a complete change of style the 2xx cameras followed by the 2xxx
(2001) series.
| Model Alpa/Num | Comments | Date (1) | Description & technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 4 Vidital lenses (TTH) | before 1960 | Studio, mono, vidicon, valve |
| 203 | 5 TV88 spec. lenses | 1960 | Studio, mono, I.O. valve |
| 204 | 4 x special fixed | 1959 | Studio, colour, vidicon, valve |
| 206 | 4 TV88 spec. lenses | 1965 | Studio, mono, I.O. transistor |
| 207 | For zoom lenses | 1966 | Studio, mono, I.O. transistor |
| 208 | For zoom lenses | 1965 | Studio, mono, Vidicon or Plumbicon, transistor |
| 209 | "on paper" model | 1965?? | Studio, design exercise not produced. |
| 2001 | See also IVC & Thomson | 1967 | Studio, colour, Plumbicon, transistor |
| 2002 | Fixed | 1969 | Telecine, colour, Plumbicon, transistor |
| 2004 | Zoom lens | 1970 (PTV) | Studio, mono, Plumbicon, transistor |
| 2005 | Zoom lens | 1970 @ IBC70 | Studio colour Plumbicon, transistor |
| 2007 | Surveyor, C mount | 1972 | CCTV or caption, mono, vidicon, I.C. |
| 2008 | Zoom lens | ENG, colour, Plumbicon, microprocessor | |
| 2009 | Surveyor II, C mount | 1973 | CCTV or caption, mono, Silicon vidicon, I.C. |
| Development | CPS Emitron 1 lens | 1947 | Studio, mono, CPS Emitron (4), valve. |
| 4051 | Super Emitron 1 lens | 1948 | Studio, mono, midget Image Emitron (5), valve. |
| 4499 | CPS Emitron 3 lens | 1948 | Studio, mono, CPS Emitron (4), valve. |
| 10678 | CPS Emitron 4 lens | 1956 | Studio, mono, CPS Emitron (4), valve. |
| ?? | CPS Emitron 6 lens | 1951 | Studio, mono, CPS Emitron (4), valve. |
| Midget CPS | 5907 CPS tube | 1953 | Industrial, mono, CPS Emitron (4), valve. |
| Emitron | Twin lens | 1936 | Studio, mono, Emitron (2), valve |
| Standard Emitron | Twin lens | 1937 | Studio, mono, Emitron (2), valve |
| Super Emitron | Twin lens | 1937 | Studio, mono, Super Emitron (3), valve |
| Sep. Lum colour | Experimental | 1963 | Studio, colour, mixed tubes, valve |
| Seq. field colour | Colour wheel | 1951 | Studio colour, midget Image Emitron (3), valve |
| Type 6 | BC 600 | 1960 | Closed Circuit, vidicon, monochrome, valve |
| BC.601A | single Vidital lens. | 1961 | Tube type 3 inch dia. based on the type 6 CCTV camera. |
| Type 8 | Self contained | 1961 | Closed Circuit, vidicon, mono, transistor |
| Type 9 | Multi-Role | 1961 | Closed Circuit, vidicon, mono, transistor |
| BC.920 | 4 Vidital lenses (TTH) | 1965-6 | Studio, mono, vidicon, transistor. |
| The numbers below are associated equipment from the EMI range | |||
| 109 | Left hand drive | 1959 - | Outside Broadcast Van, 4 x 203 cameras. |
| 110 | Right hand drive | 1959 - | Outside Broadcast Van, 4 x 203 cameras. |
| 197 | Standard equipment case | ||
| 198/9 | Cubicle | ||
| 211/2 & /3 | CCU/PSU for 201 camera | ||
| 213/2 | CCU for 203 camera | ||
| 215 | Control panel for 203 camera | ||
| 216 | Remote control panel for 201 camera | ||
| 217 | 1958 | Remote control panel for 204 camera | |
| 218 | Portable case (6) | 1958 | CCU for 204 camera, valve |
| 222 | Power supply unit 24volt DC | ||
| 223/2 | Portable case (6) | PSU for 203 camera | |
| 226 | Power supply unit HT supplies | ||
| 228 | Power supply unit | ||
| 229 | Portable case (6) | 1958 | Power supply unit for 204 camera, valve |
| 230 | General purpose | Power supply unit HT supplies | |
| 231 | Used in video matrix | Power supply unit, 24V. DC | |
| 243 | Stabilizing amplifier (video) | ||
| 244 | Module. | Mixing amplifier (video), part of 261 mixer | |
| 246 | Isolating amplifier (video) | ||
| 247 | Portable case (6) | 1958 | Channel amplifier for 204 camera, valve |
| 251 | Plug in Module 2U | Vision distribution amplifier, transistorised | |
| 252 | Plug in Module 2U | Pulse distribution amplifier, transistorised | |
| 254 | Plug in Module 2U | Vision distribution amplifier, transistorised | |
| 261 | Vision mixer | ||
| 262 | Vision mixer | ||
| 292 | Synchronising generator change over panel | ||
| 294 Circuit | Portable case (6) | 1958 | Synchronising generator, valve, 405-625L |
| 294/1 Circuit | Open rack chassis | 1958 | Synchronizing generator, valve, 405-625L |
| 296 | Synchronising generator, valve, portable case. | ||
| 301 | Picture monitor G1 |
1958 | 14 inch, monochrome ,matching the case style for 201-204 series cameras. Grade one, valve, |
| 302 | Waveform monitor | 1958 | Matching case style for 201-204 series cameras. |
| 305 | Picture monitor | 17 inch | |
| 306 | Picture monitor | 21 inch | |
| 307 | Picture monitor | 14 inch | |
| 308 | Colour monitor | 1958? | 21 inch shadow mask tube, valve, grade one. |
| 309 | Colour monitor | 1958? | 21 inch shadow mask tube, valve, grade one. |
| 310 | Picture monitor | 21 inch | |
| 311 | Tape recorder amplifier, | ||
| 401 | 1957 | Vidicon telecine equipment, projectors, slides. | |
| 404 | with 201 camera | 1961 | Vidicon telecine equipment, projectors, slides, |
| 406 | Caption scanner | with Type 6 camera | |
| 406/1 | Caption scanner | With 203 camera | |
| 407 | Caption scanner | with roller attachment | |
| 408 | Slide projector | ||
| 411 | 35mm. Colour telecine | c. 1966 | Flying spot scanner |
| 412 | 16mm. Colour telecine | Flying spot scanner | |
| 413 | Colour slide scanner | c.1966 | Flying spot scanner |
| 414 | Colour telecine | Based on the EMI 2002 camera | |
| 415 | Colour slide scanner | Based on the EMI 2002 camera | |
| 501 | Drive unit for 505 tx. | ||
| 502 | Amplifier unit for 505tx | ||
| 504 | Drive power supply for 505 tx | ||
| 505 | FM sound transmitter, 1-2KW, | ||
| 506 | Power supply for 505 tx. | ||
| 664 | rack unit | VSB demodulator. | |
| 675 | c. 1961 | High grade off air check receiver CCIR 625 lines | |
| 676 | c. 1961 | High grade off air check receiver UK 405 lines | |
| 682 | 3U high module | Trip alarm unit for transmitter. | |
| 683 | 3U high module | PSU for 837 units | |
| 766 | Used in video matrix | Video switching module Plug in Module 2U | |
| 767 | Used in video matrix | Video switching module, Plug in Module 2U | |
| 768 | Used in video matrix | Vertical interval module, Plug in Module 2U | |
| 769 | Plug in Module 2U | Video delay unit | |
| 770 | Used in video matrix | Switching pulse module. | |
| 771 | Used in video matrix | Cueing relay module | |
| 772 | 4U rack unit, | c. 1966 | Stabilizing amplifier, transistor, video |
| 772/3 | PAL or NTSC | Stabilizing amplifier, transistor, video | |
| 774 | Plug in Module 2U | Video fade module | |
| 775 | Plug in Module 2U | Mixer video output module | |
| 778 | 4U rack unit, | c. 1966 | colour encoder (twin unit) |
| 788 | "EMIchrome" | Colour background unit | |
| 802 | Plug in module Light Green | Microphone amplifier, transistor | |
| 804 | VU panel | ||
| 805/1/2 | Monitor loudspeaker amplifier | ||
| 806 | Microphone amplifier | ||
| 807 | Line amplifier | ||
| 809/1 | Sound group mixer | ||
| 810 | Sound output mixer | ||
| 811 | Line equalizing amplifier | ||
| 813 | Power transformer panel | ||
| 814 | Studio sound monitor | ||
| 815 | PPM drive | ||
| 816 | Portable case (6) | 1960-6 | Camera talkback control unit for 4 cameras, valve. |
| 819 | Isolating amplifier | ||
| 820 "transicom" | Mixer plug in module | 1960-6 | Microphone amplifier, transistor |
| 821 "Octafid" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Microphone mixing amplifier, transistor |
| 822 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Loudspeaker amplifier, 2W, transistor |
| 823 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Power supply unit, transistor |
| 824 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Relay unit, 6 to 8 relays for cues. 24V operation |
| 825 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Isolating transformer unit, 6 transformers with c. tap |
| 826 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Resistance network unit, attenuation & equalisation. |
| 827 "transicom" | Plug in module 2U | 1960 | Preset attenuator unit, LS muting, |
| 830 "transicom" | 19" frame | 1960 | Rack unit and termination panels for Transicom system |
| 832 | Tone source | ||
| 833 | PPM indicator panel | ||
| 837 | 3U rack frame | Test fixture for 682 & 683 modules | |
| 839 | Low level amplifier | ||
| 839/1 | same size as STC relay | c.1962 | amplifier sealed module, transistor, 45x32x21mm. |
| 840 | same size as STC relay | c.1962 | High level amplifier, transistor, sealed module, transistor, 45x32x21mm. |
| 841 | c. 1961 | PPM drive unit | |
| 842 | c. 1961 | Tone generator | |
| 845 | Stabilized power supply | ||
| 846 | C. 1961 | Power supply module, 20v @ 2A. | |
| 849 | Part 906-7-8 mixer | c.1962 | Sound mixer module |
| 854 | 1960-6 | Diascope unit for 203 series cameras, TV88 mount | |
| 857 | Viewfinder "shade" for 201-206 series cameras | ||
| 858 | Viewfinder hood for 201-206 series cameras | ||
| 859 | Periscope hood for 201-206 series cameras | ||
| 860 | Rack unit | Servo amplifier mounting frame | |
| 861 | 1962 | Remote control pan & tilt head for camera | |
| 862 | 1962 | Remote control panel for 861 | |
| 863 | 5 preset positions | 1962 | Shot box for use with 861 & 862 |
| 864 | 1958 | Remote control panel for 204 camera | |
| 865 | NTSC | 1958 | Colour encoder, valve. |
| 868 | NTSC | 1958 | Subcarrier generator and divider, valve. |
| 870 | 1958 | Subcarrier phase measuring unit | |
| 872 | NTSC | 1958 | Colour bar and burst generator, valve |
| 881 | Desk inset panel | 1958 | Remote control panel (OCP) for 203 camera |
| 882 | Plug in Module 3U | Spike generator, Test waveform generator | |
| 883 | Plug in Module 3U | Sawtooth generator, Test waveform generator, 405/625L | |
| 884 | Plug in Module 3U | Black & white gen, Test waveform generator | |
| 885 | Plug in Module 3U | Window generator, Test waveform generator | |
| 886 | Video delay module | ||
| 889 | Plug in Module 3U | Grating & dot gen. Test waveform generator, 405/525/625L | |
| 891 | Plug in Module 2U | Video fade amplifier | |
| 892 | Plug in Module 2U | Video Mixer amplifier | |
| 893 | Plug in Module 2U | Variable video delay module | |
| 901 | Group mixer module | ||
| 903 | Part 906-7-8 mixer | 1961 | Sound output mixer module |
| 905 | Echo mixer module | ||
| 906 | 1961 | Sound mixer 8 channel, transistor, modular construction | |
| 907 | 1961 | Sound mixer 16 channel, transistor, modular construction. | |
| 908 | 1961 | Sound mixer 24 channel. , transistor, modular construction. | |
| 909 | Switch module | ||
| 910 | Part 906-7-8 mixer | 1961 | Blank Panel ??? |
| 911 | Part 906-7-8 mixer | 1961 | Ancillary panel, monitoring PFL T/B speakers, PPM meter |
| 914 | Switch module (sound?) | ||
| 920 | plug in mixer module | mid 1960s | Equalizer |
| 1402 | 1966 | 14 inch GP monochrome picture monitor | |
| 2011 | Zoom Lens Package | 1966 | For 2001 camera, 10 x 18, f2.2, |
| 2012 | Zoom Lens Package | 1966 | For 2001 camera, 12 x 50, f4.5, |
| For 2001 camera, 10 x 18, f2.2, | |||
| 2102 | desk inset panel | 1970 - | colour balance panel for 2005 camera (2 joysticks) |
| 2104 | 8U rack unit | 1966 - | CCU for 2001 camera |
| 2105 | desk inset panel | 1966 | OCP for 2001 camera. |
| 2105/C | desk inset panel | 1970 - | OCP for 2005 camera |
| 2110 | desk inset panel | colour balance panel for 2005 camera (6 knobs) | |
| 2116 | 8U rack unit | 1970 - | CCU for 2005 camera |
| 2117 | 2U rack unit | 1970 (PTV) | Auto centering unit for 2001 & 2005 cameras |
| 2119 | 2U rack unit | 1973 | Auto centering unit for 2005 camera, 3 tubes |
| 2118-9/1 | 2U rack unit | 1973 | Auto centering unit for 4 tube cameras. |
| 2201 | 8U rack unit | 1966 - | PSU for 2001 camera. |
| 2201/1 | 8U rack unit | 1970 - | PSU for 2005 camera |
| 3794 | Trolley mounted equip. | 1951 | Waveform Monitor, valve, |
| 4475A/1 | 1948 | Camera Cable Test Box | |
| 7010 | Plug in card | Vision distribution amplifier, transistor, 5 outputs | |
| 8001 :- | 1976?? | Transicom Intercommunication System:- | |
| 8010 | 3U rack modules | Microphone amplifier, 30/200Ohms input, auto gain option, | |
| 8011 | 3U rack modules | Mixer amplifier, 4K7 input, 20Ohms output, | |
| 8012 | 3U rack modules | Loudspeaker amplifier, 2 inputs, 3W output into 3 ohms | |
| 8013 | 3U rack modules | Power supply, 50 V at 1A. | |
| 8014 | 3U rack modules | Switching unit, 8 relays, + cue outputs | |
| 8016 | 3U rack modules | Isolating Transformer, 6 unity radio transformers with isolated outputs | |
| control panels with microphone. | |||
| 8020 | Mixer fader strip | mid 1970s | Channel module, transistor |
| 8021 | Mixer fader strip | mid 1970 | Group module, transistor |
| 8022 | Mixer fader strip | mid 1970 | Output module, transistor |
| 8023 | Mixer fader strip | mid 1970 | Echo Module. transistor |
| 8025 | Plug in module | mid 1970 | Compressor module, transistor, with meter |
| 8026 | Plug in module | mid 1970 | Mid Lift Equaliser Audio, transistor |
| 8028 | 3U rack unit | mid 1970 | PSU |
| 8032 | Plug in module | mid 1970 | High level audio amplifier |
| 8210 | Plug in module | mid 1970 | Dual microphone amplifier |
| 8555 | 1966 | Colour picture monitor | |
| 86038 | Plug in module | 4 channel preamplifier, potted amp modules type 839/1. | |
| 9001 | 8 Channel | 1965 | Television Sound Mixer, modular, transistor |
| 9002 | 16 Channel | 1965 | Television Sound Mixer, modular, transistor |
| 9003 | 24 Channel | 1965 | Television Sound Mixer, modular, transistor |
| 22683 | 5U pan Chassis rack unit | 1959 | G.P. relay frame |
| 33063 | mid 1970s | Preview Module, transistor, audio | |
| 33072 | mid 1970s | Phantom supply module, transistor, audio | |
| 91622 | desk inset panel | 1970 | Video mixer + R.Hill wipes gen, special for presentation |
| L2A to C | Portable case, reporter | 1955 | Tape Recorder, 1/4", valve |
| L4A to D | Portable case, reporter | 1966 | Tape Recorder, 1/4", transistor |
| TPM6/14A | 14 " standard CCTV monitor, valve, monochrome | ||
| TPM6/17A | 17" standard CCTV monitor, valve, monochrome | ||
| TPM7/14 | before 1963 | 14" CCTV monochrome, valve, for type 6 camera | |
| TPM7/23T & 19T | 625L only | 23 & 19" G.P monitors base on domestic TV chassis | |
| TPM1902 | 19" Grade 2 monitor, transistorised, monochrome. | ||
(1) Notes: Dates are tricky!, do you take the design date or the date entered service? It's all a bit vague.
(2) The EMI "Emitron" tube was of the Iconoscope class of tubes.
(3) The "Image Emitron" had an image section in the front of
the tube. EMI called this a "Super Emitron"
(4) The "CPS Emitron" was of the Orthicon class of tubes. (Cathode
Potential Stabilised)
(5) This tube appears to be a midget Image Iconoscope tube, a post war
development of (3)
(6) Portable case. These were a standard size 61D x 45.7H x 22.9W cms. They had special corner fittings to clip together and were dark green for the case and light green for the front & rear panels.
"I.O." is the abbreviation for Image Orthicon, a large camera
tube in 3 inch and 4.5 inch sizes.
"Plumbicon" is a registered trade mark of Philips, as well as
being a Lead Oxide camera tube!
"TTH" is Taylor, Taylor, Hobson of Leicester.
EMI Sound and Vision closes down
EMI has withdrawn from the TV Broadcast and Cable TV markets. Rex Thorne, managing director says the decision to withdraw was taken reluctantly. Report in "Video" July 1979.
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