Sony DynaView SSC-DC573, DynaView SSC-DC578P, DynaView SSC-DC573P Features & Specifications

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Color Video Cameras

SSC-DC573 SSC-DC573P SSC-DC578P

NTSC/PAL

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FEATURES

Sony’s surveillance camera line up, provide clear images even under challenging lighting conditions

Sony introduces new additions to its surveillance camera line up, the SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P 1/3-type CCD Color Video Cameras. Incorporating Sony’s advanced DynaView

™

technology, these cameras offer an extremely wide dynamic range allowing for the capture of clear images - even in strong backlight situations. All cameras incorporate a 1/3-type CCD, which offers a high horizontal resolution of 480 TV lines and a high sensitivity of 0.8 lx.

For greater operational flexibility, the SSC-DC573/ DC573P/DC578P cameras provide a variety of convenient features including Variable Gamma Curve, Privacy Zone Masking, Activity Detection, and CCD IRIS

™

In addition, the SSC-DC573 and the SSC-DC573P cameras feature dual-power capability (AC 24 V and DC 12 V) to safeguard against unwanted power supply compatibility issues, while the SSC-DC578P is intended for 220 to 240 V AC operations.

Offering excellent picture quality and sophisticated features, the SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P Color Video Cameras are the right choice for a wide range of surveillance applications, such as in banking, transportation, communication, and government facilities.

Superior Picture Quality

High Resolution and High Sensitivity

The SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P cameras incorporate a 1/3-type CCD with 380,000 pixels (SSC-DC573)/440,000 pixels (SSC-DC573P/ DC578P) - a feature that contributes to their superb picture quality and high sensitivity. These cameras provide a high resolution of 480 TV lines and can operate under a minimum illumination of 0.8 lx.

Variable Gamma Curve

The SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P Color Video Cameras are equipped with a gamma correction function, which provides users with a choice of four preset gamma curves. By selecting the appropriate gamma curve, depending on the brightness of the image, both dark and bright portions of the image are reproduced clearly and sharply.

* The SSC-DC573 is intended for use in NTSC areas; the SSC-DC573P and

SSC-DC578P are for use in PAL areas.

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The result is an extremely high-contrast picture that is unattainable with a conventional camera. Additionally, DynaView technology allows the SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P cameras to achieve more powerful Back-Light Compensation (BLC). While conventional BLC can result in over-exposure of the image background, DynaView reduces this to a minimum by using a high shutter speed for the background, which consequently provides optimum exposure for both the subject and the background.

CCD IRIS

The CCD IRIS function allows the use of a manual iris lens instead of a more costly automatic iris lens. As the image brightness increases, the camera adjusts the exposure by automatically reducing the CCD photo sensor’s exposure time (charge accumulation time). This is achieved by using the CCD electronic shutter, which has a range of 1/60 (NTSC)/1/50 (PAL) to 1/100,000 second.

A Wide Auto Tracing White (ATW) Range

Auto Tracing White is a feature that automatically adjusts the camera white balance in accordance with any changes in the lighting conditions and different illuminants. This ensures that the appropriate color balance of a picture is always obtained. The SSC-DC573/ DC573P/DC578P cameras provide an extremely wide Automatic Tracing White range of 2,000 K to 10,000 K, allowing adjustment-free operation under a variety of light conditions. Also, these cameras feature preset color temperature settings and user-defined manual settings.

Turbo AGC

The SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P cameras are equipped with the advanced Turbo AGC function. This allows the user to boost camera gain to 24 dB, enabling viewers of the image to distinguish the subject more easily - even if it is shot in low light. The AGC mode is selectable from OFF, NORMAL, TURBO, or MANUAL.

A Wide Dynamic Range with DynaView Technology (See Fig. 1)

With the newly developed DynaView technology, these cameras achieve an incredible dynamic range that is 128 times wider than conventional cameras. Thanks to this new technology, users can capture clear images even in extremely highcontrast lighting environments. By activating the DynaView mode, the camera will capture the same image twice - first with a normal shutter speed, and then with a high shutter speed. The newly developed LSI technology then combines the dark areas captured at normal shutter speed with the bright areas captured at high shutter speed to create one image.

Fig. 1 DynaView

At normal speed shutter

DynaView

At high speed shutter

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Advanced Features

Activity Detection Function

The Activity Detection function detects changes within an area of the picture designated by the user. When activity is detected, the camera superimposes a blinking ALARM indication on the video monitor and outputs an alarm trigger signal to external equipment. Up to three userdefined detection areas can be selected. The on-screen, superimposed ALARM message is 10 seconds in duration, while the alarm trigger signal output can be selected within the range of 0.5 and 10 seconds.

Privacy Zone Masking (See Fig. 2)

With the Privacy Zone Masking function, unwanted or prohibited areas within an image can be masked. Up to two masking blocks can be selected in width and height. The masking areas are selectable from either the inside or the outside of the masking blocks.

User-friendly Operation

On-screen Set-up Menu

Camera settings can be adjusted via the onscreen menu using the cursor keys on the side panel of the camera. Up to two customized settings can be stored in the memory to quickly recall specific setup conditions.

Camera Title Indication

The SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P cameras also feature a camera title indication function. To easily identify individual cameras, users can assign a title of up to 24 characters to each unit, which can then be superimposed onto a video monitor screen. The position of the superimposed title is selectable from OFF, TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT, BOTTOM LEFT, or BOTTOM RIGHT.

Menu operation buttons

Fig. 2 Privacy Zone Masking Function

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FEATURES

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

VIDEO OUT (Coaxial cable)

VIDEO OUT

(Coaxial cable)

Video Monitor

Multiple Camera Operation over LAN

Ethernet

Video Network Station

LAN

SSC-DC578P

SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P

Other Convenient Features

DC-servo/Video-servo Lens Connection Capability

The SSC-DC573/DC573P/DC578P cameras can be connected easily to either DC-servo or video-servo lenses.

CS-mount

This range of Sony cameras can also be used with CS-mount lenses, allowing for easy and precise back-focus adjustments.

AC 24 V/DC 12 V Operation

The SSC-DC573 and SSC-DC573P accept both AC 24 V and DC 12 V power sources, and will automatically switch to the appropriate mode upon receiving power.

Sync System

The sync system of these cameras can be switched between internal lock and AC line lock. When AC line lock is selected, the V-phase can be adjusted by ±90°C.

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

VIDEO OUT (Coaxial cable)

Video Monitor

AC 24 V or DC 12 V

AC outlet

AC 24 V or DC 12 V

power supply

AC 24 V or DC 12 V

power supply

Multiple Camera Operation (In case of Line Lock)

Single Camera Operation

Sony Time Lapse VCR

Hard Disk Recorder

(HSR-X200/X200P)

AC outlet

Video Monitor

Multiplexer

(ex. YS-DX504/DX504P)

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

VIDEO OUT (Coaxial cable)

Video Monitor

AC outlet

Multiple Camera Operation (In case of Line Lock)

Single Camera Operation

Sony Time Lapse VCR

Hard Disk Recorder

(HSR-X200P)

AC outlet

Video Monitor

Multiplexer

(ex. YS-DX504P)

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

SSC-DC573/DC573P

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SPECIFICATIONS

SSC-DC573 SSC-DC573P SSC-DC578P

Image device 1/3 type CCD

Picture elements (H x V) 768 x 494 752 x 582 Sensing area 1/3 type format (4.8 x 3.6 mm) Signal system NTSC standard PAL standard Sync system INT/Line Lock Horizontal resolution 480 TV lines Lens mount CS Minimum illumination 0.8 lx at F1.4 (50 IRE, AGC ON) AGC NORMAL/TURBO/MANUAL/OFF selectable CCD IRIS ON/OFF switchable, 1/60 to 1/100,000 s ON/OFF switchable, 1/50 to 1/100,000 s Electric shutter 1/60 to 1/10,000 s, 8 steps 1/50 to 1/10,000 s, 8 steps White Balance (WB) ATW-PRO/ATW/3200K/5600K/MANUAL/DUAL WB selectable Back-Light Compensation (BLC) DYNAVIEW/SPOT/WEIGHT/OFF selectable S/N ratio More than 50 dB (AGC OFF, WEIGHT ON) Dynamic range 52 dB Variable Gamma Curve Scene 1/Scene 2/Scenc 3/Scene 4/Off selectable Aperture Soft/Normal/Sharp selectable Camera title Up to 24 characters User preset Two presets Video out BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) Power requirements AC 24 V ±10 %, 60 Hz or DC 12 V ±10 % AC 24 V ±10 %, 50 Hz or DC 12 V ±10 % AC 220 to 240 V ±10 %, 50 Hz Power consumption 4 W Auto iris lens DC/Video Servo switchable Mass 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) Dimensions (W x H x D) 70 x 57 x 129 mm (27/8 x 21/4 x 51/8 inches) Supplied accessories Lens mount cap (1), Operating instructions (1), Menu operations (1), AC power cable (1, SSC-DC578P only)

9.3 (

/8)

57 (2

/4)

70 (2 7/8)

129 (5 1/8)

139 (5 1/2)

LENS

VIDEO

AUTO-IRIS

ADDRESS

TREM

OFF ON

6 5 4 3 2 1 0

MENU/ ENTER

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

Unit: mm (inches)

Rear View Dimensions

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

L.L

INT

VIDEO OUT

MENU LOCK

OFF ON

AC IN

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

L.L

INT

VIDEO OUT

MENU LOCK

OFF ON

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DC 12VAC24V

SSC-DC573/DC573P Rear panel

SSC-DC578P Rear panel