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EXWAVE HAD™DSP COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
1/2" HIGH
RESOLUTION
EXWAVE HAD
DSP COLOR
CAMERA
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SONY
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SSC
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DC50A/
SSC
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DC54A
EXWAVE HAD
■ 1/2" High resolution EXWAVE HAD CCD
■ 470 lines of horizontal resolution
■ High sensitivity - 0.4 lux at F1.2, 30 IRE (0.8 lux at F1.2 50 IRE)
■ Excellent S/N - better than 50 dB (Weight ON)
■ Excellent smear characteristics - minus 120 dB (1/50 of SSC-DC50/SSC-DC54)
■ Backlight compensation by Smart Control
®
■ Preset Auto exposure (AE) settings
■ ATW Pro/ATW/AWB/Preset 5600° K color temperature settings
■ Composite and Y/C outputs
■ Genlock capability
■ Wide range CCD Iris
®
function - 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec.
■ C/CS Mount
■ Accepts Video or DC auto iris lenses
■ AC 24V line lock with ±90° V-phase (SSC-DC54A)
■ DC 12V or Triple multiplex (video, power, sync) capability (SSC-DC50A)
via optional YS-W150 or YS-W250
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EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY
With the high resolution of 470 TV lines and
excellent sensitivity of 0.8 lux (F1.2, 50 IRE,
Turbo Gain
®
AGC ON), the SSC-DC50A/
SSC-DC54A captures high quality images in
extremely low light situations. A further benefit
of the EXWAVE HAD sensor technology is that
dark current noise is reduced to provide a very
high signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB.
Y/C VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY
As well as outputting a composite signal via a
BNC connector, SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A cameras
have a Mini DIN 4-pin connector which provides
a Y/C output signal. This feature allows these
cameras to fit into a wide range of systems and
take advantage of the clearer pictures available
with separate luminance and chrominance signals.
ADVANCED TURBO GAIN AGC
SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A cameras are equipped
with a powerful AGC (Auto Gain Control) function,
Turbo Gain AGC. This advanced function can
improve sensitivity more flexibly and effectively
than conventional AGC by controlling the video
gain over a range that is increased from 0 - 18 dB
to 0 - 24 dB. Thus a subject under very low
illumination can be distinguished more clearly,
with excellent color reproduction.
SMART CONTROL - FULL AUTOMATIC
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION (BLC)
Strong backlighting can often cause the subject of
the picture to be cast into shadow. To overcome
this problem, SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A cameras
have Smart Control compensation which achieves
the optimum balance between Iris and Gain settings
THE DIFFERENCE IS EXWAVE HAD CCD SENSOR
In monitoring and surveillance applications,
camera sensitivity is one of the most important
factors in obtaining an adequate picture in low
light conditions. In addition to this requirement
for high sensitivity, low smear levels are necessary,
especially for surveillance of transportation and
parking areas, where bright headlights of vehicles
can be a problem. Because of the importance of
these factors, Sony has developed the EXWAVE HAD
CCD sensor.
HIGHER SENSITIVITY
The sensitivity of the SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A is
well over twice that of the current SSC-DC50/
SSC-DC54 surveillance cameras. The conventional
Sony Hyper HAD
®
sensor structure has an OCL
(on chip lens) located over each pixel. The result
is that light is concentrated on the photosensor
areas and the sensitivity of the camera is
improved. The EXWAVE HAD CCD takes the Hyper
HAD sensor technology a giant step further. The
OCL of the EXWAVE HAD CCD is a nearly gap-less
structure, eliminating the ineffective areas
between the microlenses. This enables the hole
accumulated layer to receive the maximum
amount of light (See Fig. 1).
LOWER SMEAR
Smear is caused by the leakage of unwanted light
on to the vertical shift register. The smear level of
the EXWAVE HAD CCD is reduced to 1/50th that of
the Hyper HAD CCD. This leakage is dramatically
reduced because the improvement of the unit cell
structure minimizes the unnecessary reflection of
the light onto the CCD surface.
Fig. 1
EXWAVE HAD DSP COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
SSC
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DC50A/
SSC
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DC54A
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in a unified digital signal processing circuit. As a
result, clear color images can be obtained even
under severe or varying lighting conditions.
The Smart Control function also works intelligently.
Wherever the subject appears in a picture,
SSC-DC50A/ SSC-DC54A cameras sense the
entire area of the frame and measure the average
light level (No. 0). Where the position of the
subject can be defined in advance, the picture
optimization area can be preset to one of the
seven areas shown below (No. 1 to 7). By presetting
the detection area, faster backlight compensation
is achieved.
Selection of Light Metering Areas
ALTERNATIVE WHITE BALANCE
CONTROL MODES
The SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A have four types of
white balance control modes - ATWpro, ATW, AWB
(one-push) and 5600° K - to meet a wide range
of operational conditions.
Advanced ATWpro mode
Ideal for frequently changing lighting conditions
and applications where the operator needs to see
objects as they appear to the eye. The effective
operational color range is 2500° K to 6000° K.
This mode makes optimum use of the capabilities
of the Smart Control function.
ATW mode
Allows the operator to see objects as they
appear during daylight. The color temperature
compensation range extends down to 2000° K
and up to 10,000° K.
AWB mode
Automatically memorizes the adjusted white
balance values every time the AWB button on the
side panel is pushed.
5600° K mode
Recommended when the cameras are used
outdoors during daytime operations.
CCD IRIS FUNCTION
As the illumination level of the scene changes,
the camera responds by automatically reducing
or increasing the exposure time of the photo
sensors. This is achieved by changing the
electronic shutter speed of the CCD, in the range
of 1/60 of a second to 1/100,000 of a second. The
CCD IRIS function is digitally controlled by the
advanced Sony Smart Control feature. The control
of incoming light by the CCD Iris function is
completely electronic and does not require a
conventional mechanical iris control facility inside
the camera. This means that reliability is greatly
enhanced. An added benefit of the CCD Iris
function is when the information is recorded
onto video tapes. For example, thanks to high
shutter speeds during the day, clear still images
can be obtained when the tape is reviewed.
This facilitates the identification of fast moving
objects such as license plate numbers.
License plate of a moving car
VARIABLE SPEED ELECTRONIC SHUTTER
With the electronic shutter, you can capture clear,
blur-free pictures even if the subject is moving.
During playback of the recorded image, you can
obtain clear still or slow-motion pictures.
The shutter speeds are easily selected by
a rotary switch on the side panel.
Shutter Speeds
- 1/60, 1/100 (Flickerless mode),
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,
1/10000 second
SIMPLE SINGLE CABLE WIRING
(SSC-DC50A ONLY)
The SSC-DC50A features optional Triple
Multiplexing operation. Using a single coaxial
cable, the video and sync signals can be
transmitted together with DC power from an
optional YS-W150/W250 Camera Adaptor. The
camera can be operated from these adaptors
by using a coaxial cable such as the 300 m
RG-59B/U (3C-2V) or 600 m RG-11A/U (7C-2V).
Since the SSC-DC50A has a MONITOR OUT
connector, the picture can be easily checked at
the installation point with a portable monitor.
The SSC-DC50A can also be operated from a
local DC 12V power source using a commercially
available power supply adaptor.
OTHER FEATURES
Aperture/Sharp Mode
VBS and VS lock
C/CS Mount Lenses Compatible
Video/DC Servo type Auto Iris Lens Compatible
CCD IRIS ON– legible numbersCCD IRIS OFF– illegible numbers
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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VIDEO OUT
Time Lapse VCR
(ex.SVT-S3100)
AC 24V
power supply
AC outlet
(Coaxial cable)
VIDEO OUT
(Coaxial cable)
VIDEO OUT
(Coaxial cable)
VIDEO OUT
(Coaxial cable)
1. Triple multiplexing operation (SSC-DC50A)
2. AC line lock operation (SSC-DC54A)
3. VBS lock operation (SSC-DC50A: DC 12V/SSC-DC54A: AC 24V)
4. Y/C output operation (SSC-DC50A: DC 12V/SSC-DC54A: AC 24V)
SSC-DC50A
SSC-DC50A
SSC-DC50A
SSC-DC50A
(Coaxial cable)
(Coaxial cable)
(Coaxial cable)
(Coaxial cable)
AC outlet
Camera Adaptor
(YS-W250)
Multiplexer
(ex.YS-DX316)
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
(Coaxial cable)
Time Lapse VCR
(ex.SVT-LC300)
DC POWER,
SYNC,VIDEO
DC POWER,
SYNC,VIDEO
DC POWER,
SYNC,VIDEO
DC POWER,
SYNC,VIDEO
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
AC outlet
VIDEO OUT
Distributor
VIDEO OUT
Splitter
SYN
VBS IN
VIDEO OUT
AC outlet
VIDEO OUT
Y/C OUT
Y/C OUT
AC outlet
Y/C OUT
Color Video Printer
(ex. UP-2100SD)
SSC-DC50A/DC54A
SSC-DC50A/DC54A
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
SSC-DC54A
SSC-DC54A
SSC-DC54A
SSC-DC54A
Digital
Digital
SSC-DC50A/DC54A
Digital
Digital
Digital
Digital
DC 12V/AC 24V
power supply
DC 12V/AC 24V
power supply
DC 12V/AC 24V
power supply
DC 12V/AC 24V
DC 12V/AC 24V
DC 12V/AC 24V
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
Multiplexer
(ex.YS-DX316)
MONITOR OUT
(Coaxial cable)
MONITOR OUT
(Coaxial cable)
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
Time Lapse VCR
(ex.SVT-LC300)
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
(ex.SSM-20N5U)
Color Video Monitor
SYSTEM EXAMPLES
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SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A
1/2" HIGH
RESOLUTION
EXWAVE HAD
DSP COLOR
CAMERA
Rear View
SSC-DC50A
SSC-DC54A
Mode A
DC input/VS sync input/Video output connector
Mode B
Video output connector
Mode A
Monitor output
connector
Mode B
VBS/VS sync input
connector
DC 12V screw
terminals
AC 24V,60 Hz
screw terminals
Ground terminal
Y/C video output connector
Y/C video output connector
DC 12V ON/OFF
switch
Mode selection
switch (A/B)
Sync selection switch
(Line Lock/Internal)
Video output connector
VBS/VS sync input
connector
Horizontal phase
adjustment screw (-/+)*
SC phase adjustment screw (-/+)
AWB (Auto White Balance) button
Camera mounting adaptor
Auto iris lens selection switch
Auto iris lens connector
Lock screw for flange-back
adjustment
*When the SSC-DC54A uses AC
line lock, this screw is used for
vertical phase adjustment
**Please refer to Figures 2 and 3
AE spot Position
ALL SCREEN 0
CENTER SMALL 1
LEFT DOWN 2
RIGHT DOWN 3
LOWER CENTER 4
LEFT UP 5
RIGHT UP 6
CENTER-BIG 7
AE spot selection**
SHUTTER Position
1/60 0
1/100 1
1/250 2
1/500 3
1/1000 4
1/2000 5
1/4000 6
1/10000 7
CCD IRIS 8
CCD IRIS BLC 9
Electronic shutter selection
1
2
3
4
5
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7
Side View
1AGC ON/OFF switch
2AGC selection switch (TURBO/NORMAL)
3BLC ON/OFF switch
4Electronic shutter ON/OFF switch
5White balance mode selection switch
6Aperture level selection switch (SHARP/NORMAL)
7SC Phase selection switch (0/180)
White Balance A B
AWB 1 1
5600° K 0 1
ATW 1 0
ATWpro 0 0
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SSC-DC50A/
SSC-DC54A
Sony Security Systems
Broadcast and Professional Company
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003
TEL: (201) 358-4954 • FAX:(201) 358-4927
Printed in U.S.A. 1/99 S-SSCDC50A/DC54A
1/2" HIGH
RESOLUTION
EXWAVE HAD
DSP COLOR
CAMERA
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SPECIFICATIONS
SSC-DC50A/SSC-DC54A
Image device: 1/2-inch Interline Transfer EXWAVE HAD CCD
Picture elements: 768 (H) X 494 (V)
Sensing area: 6.3 X 4.7 mm
Signal system: EIA, NTSC color
Scanning system: 525 lines, 2:1 interlace
Sync system: SSC-DC50A: Internal or external with VBS/VS or MPX-VS
SSC-DC54A: Internal or external with VBS/VS or AC line lock
Phase control: H /SC phase adjustment
(H phase: ±0.12H, SC phase: 360° with 0/180° switch)
V phase adjustment (±90°) for AC line lock (SSC-DC54A only)
Horizontal resolution: 470 TV lines
Lens mount: C/CS mount adjustable
Minimum illumination: AGC ON (Turbo Gain mode)
0.4 lux at F1.2 (30 IRE), 0.8 lux at F1.2 (50 IRE)
3.0 lux at F1.2 (100 IRE)
Aperture control: SHARP/NORMAL switchable
Automatic Gain Control (AGC): TURBO/NORMAL/OFF switchable
Electronic shutter: 1/60, 1/100 (Flickerless mode), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 s
CCD IRIS control: ON/OFF switchable, 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec.
White balance: ATWpro/ATW/AWB (one-push)/5600° K switchable
Backlight compensation: BLC ON/OFF switchable (Eight AE spot is selectable)
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 50 dB (Weight ON, AGC OFF)
Video out: BNC: 1.0 Vp-p, 75-ohm, sync negative
Y/C: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75-ohm, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, at burst level, 75-ohm
Operating temperature: -10° to 50°C (14° to 122°F)
Storage temperature: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Power requirements:
SSC-DC50A: Multiplexing with YS-W150/W250
12V from DC 12V power supply
SSC-DC54A: AC 24V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
SSC-DC50A: 5.5 W supplied from YS-W150/W250
4.5 W at DC 12V
SSC-DC54A: 6.0 W
Mass: 600 g (1 lb 5 oz)
Auto iris type: DC/VIDEO servo type
Connectors: SSC-DC50A: DC 12V terminals
Mode A (Triple multiplexing operation):
DC IN/VS IN/VIDEO OUT (BNC), MONITOR OUT (BNC)
S-VIDEO OUT (Mini DIN 4-pin)
Mode B (DC 12V operation)
VIDEO OUT (BNC), VBS/VS IN (BNC)
S-VIDEO OUT (Mini DIN 4-pin)
SSC-DC54A: AC 24V terminals
LENS (4-pin), VBS/VS IN (BNC),VIDEO OUT (BNC),
S-VIDEO OUT (Mini DIN 4-pin), GND
Supplied Accessories: Lens connector, lens mount cap,
operating instruction manual
Optional Accessories: YS-W150 Single camera adapter
YS-W250 Four camera adapter
CB101 6" Ceiling bracket
42
31
64 (2 5/8)
57 (2
1
/4)9 (
3
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C
C
CS
CS
LENS (4 PIN)
DIMENSIONS
49 (1
15
/16)
Digital
137 (5 1/2)
10.2 (
13
/32)
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© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Sony, EXWAVE HAD,
CCD IRIS, Hyper HAD, Smart Control, Turbo Gain and Nothing Escapes US are
trademarks of Sony.
SIGNAL SIGNAL
PIN DC Servo Video Servo
1 CONTROL(-) POWER (DC 9V, 50 MA)
2 CONTROL(+) NOT CONNECTED
3 DRIVE(-) VIDEO (0.7 VP-P)
4 DRIVE(+) GND(+) GND
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