Sony SSC-C354 User manual

SONY
3-753-590-22
(1)
CCD Color Video Camera
SSC-C354/C374
CCD Black-and-White Video Camera
SSC-M354/M374
Operating Instructions Page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 20
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, priére de lire
attentivement ce mode d’emploi que I’on conservera pour
toute référence ultérieure.
© 1991 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record
‘The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the USA
Warning—This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
Operation
of
this
equipment
in
a
residential
area
is
likely
to
cause
interference
in
which
case
the
user
at
his
own
expense
will
be
required
to
take
whatever
measures
may
be
required
to
correct
the
interference.
For customers in Canada
This
apparatus
complies
with
Class
A
limits
for
radio
noise
emissions
set
out
in
Radio
Interference
Regulations.

Contents
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Location
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Parts
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Internal
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Mounting
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CONMeCtions
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White
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Adjustment
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SSC-C354/C374
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CCD
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Principal Specifications
Overview of this manual
This
manual
covers
the
SSC-C354,
C374,
M354
and
M374.
The
differences
between
them
are
shown
in
the
table
on
the
next
page.
The
illustrations
used
in
this
manual
are
for
the
SSC-C354/C374.

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The SSC-C354/C374/M354/M374 video cameras use a 1/2-inch
CCD(Charge Coupled Device).
Color video camera 510 x 492
SSC-C354
Color video camera 768 x 494
SSC-C374
Black-and-white video camera 510 x 492
SSC-M354
Black-and-white video camera 768 x 494
SSC-M374
The foliowing are some of their features.
High sensitivity
These cameras give a clear picture even under very gloomy conditions.
CCD IRIS function
Even when a manual iris lens is fitted, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted
according to the incident light evel. This keeps the video signal at a suitable level.
Electronic shutter function
Eight shutter speeds are available, for various shooting conditions.
Lockable to AC power frequency
The vertical drive frequency of the camera can be locked to the AC power frequency
(60 Hz).
Auto-iris lenses
A C-mount auto-iris lens can be used, by connecting the lens cable with the plug
supplied.
High resolution (for SSC-C374/M374 only)
The number of CCD picture elements (about 380,000) is sufficient to ensure high
resolution.
Automatic adjustment of white balance (for SSC-C354/C374 only)
The automatic adjustment mode stores the adjusted value; alternatively the automatic
tracing mode responds to the lighting conditions to adjust the white balance
automatically. Thus a picture with an appropriate color balance is always obtained. 5

Notes on Use
Power supply
This camera must always be operated with a 24 V AC Class 2 power supply.
In the U.S.A., use a power supply which is UL Listed. In Canada, use a
power supply which is CSA Certified.
¢ When connecting the transformer, be sure to connect each lead to the
appropriate terminal. Wrong connection may cause malfunction and/or
damage to the video camera.
¢ Ground the unit or an irregular voltage may be generated in the AC
power cord and may cause malfunction and/or damage to the video
camera.
Handling of the unit
Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the unit, or to get
combustible or metallic material inside the body. If used with foreign matter
inside, the camera is liable to fail, or be a cause of fire or electric shock.
Operating and storage locations
Avoid shooting a very bright object (such as light fittings) for an extended
period. Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations.
e Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature — 10°C to 50°C; 14°F
to 122°F)
e Damp or dusty places
© Where it is exposed to rain
* Locations subject to strong vibration
* Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio
or TV transmitters
Care of the unit
e Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens or optical filter with a
blower.
© Clean the body with a dry soft cloth. If it is very dirty, use a cloth
dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Avoid
the use of volatile solvents such as thinners, alcohol, benzene, and
insecticides. They may damage the surface finish, or impair the operation
of the camera.
In the event of any problems with the operation of the camera, contact your
Sony service representative.
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Parts and Controls
The numerals such as @ in the illustrations indicate the page number on
which this part is discussed.
Front and side
[1] BACK FOCUS
adjusting screw
[2] LENS connector ®
Lens mount [3] Mounting screw holes
(C mount) ®
[1] BACK FOCUS adjusting screw
The camera is shipped with the back focus adjusted to suit almost all lenses. if
necessary, turn this screw with a screwdriver to adjust the focal plane. It has a
self-locking mechanism, so once adjusted the focus will not drift.
[2] LENS connector (4-pin)
When using an auto-iris or zoom lens, replace the plug on the lens cable with
the plug supplied with the camera, and piug into this connector.
[3] Mounting screw holes
Use these holes to fix the camera to a mounting bracket or tripod. The mounting
screw must be as follows.
1/4” UNC (20 pitch)
£: 4.5mm +0.2 mm (ISO standard), or = t e
0.197” (ASA standard)

Location and Function of Parts and Con::s
Rear
Power indicator
[4] Power switch ©
[5] SYNC switch
[6] WHT BAL
switch ® (for SSC-C354/C374 only)
LOCK button @® (for SSC-C354/C374 only)
V PHASE button
it] AC 24V 1 and 2
terminals ©
[4] Power switch
This turns the camera on and off. The power indicator lights when the power is
turned on.
[5] SYNC switch
Use this switch to select the synchronizing signal.
INT (internal): for using the internal synchronizing signal.
L.L (line lock): for locking the camera operation to the supply power frequency
as a synchronizing signal.

[6] WHT BAL (white balance) switch (for SSC-C354/C374 only)
This sets the white balance adjustment mode.
AWB (Automatic White Balance): When the LOCK button [7 jis pressed, the
white balance is automatically adjusted, and the setting is stored in
memory. When the switch is set to this position the white balance always
takes the previously stored value.
ATW (Automatic Tracing White Balance): The white balance is continuously
adjusted to take account of variations in the incident light color
temperature.
LOCK button (for SSC-C354/C374 only)
With the white balance switch [6] set to AWB, point the camera at a white object
such as a white wall or piece of white paper so that the monitor is completely
white, and press this button. The white balance value will be automatically
adjusted and the current value stored.
V PHASE (vertical phase) button
Use this button to compensate for vertical phase discrepancies which will occur
when two or more cameras are used with the SYNC switch [5] set to L.L. Use the
tip of a ball-point pen or the like to press the button. Each time it is pressed, the
line lock position shifts by 60°.
[9] VIDEO OUT connector
Connect to a video input connector of a video monitor or a switcher.
GND (ground) terminal
Connect this terminal to the ground.
[11] AC 24V (AC power supply) 1 and 2 terminals
Connect these terminals to a 24 V AC power supply.

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Internal switches
CCD IRIS: SHUTTER
AGC
[13] CCD IRIS switch ®
[fd] SHUTTER switch €
[12] AGC switch
This switches the automatic gain control on or off.
[13] CCD IRIS switch
This
switches
on
and
off
the
CCD
IRIS
function,
which
automatically
adjusts
the
sensitivity according to the incident light conditions.
SHUTTER switch
This
switch
is
effective
when
the
CCD
IRIS
switch
[13]
is
off.
It
sets
the
shutter
speed
to
any
of
eight
fixed
settings,
from
1/60
to
1/10000 second.
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