The SSC-DC593 color video camera is the latest addition to Sony’s surveillance camera
line up and is specifically designed for challenging lighting conditions as well as day/night
surveillance applications. Incorporating Sony’s newly developed DynaView technology,
the SSC-DC593 camera offers an extremely wide dynamic range allowing for the capture
of clear images - even in strong backlight situations. In addition, an automatic
“Day/Night” function enables the camera to capture high quality color images during the
day and clear black and white images at night.
The SSC-DC593 camera incorporates a 1/3 type IT CCD, which offers high
horizontal resolution (480 TV lines) and high sensitivity (0.8 lx in Color mode
and 0.07 lx in B&W mode).
For greater operational flexibility, the SSC-DC593 camera is equipped with a
variety of convenient features including “Privacy Zone Masking”, “Activity
Detection” and “CCD IRIS™”. In addition, the SSC-DC593 camera features
dual-power capability (AC 24 V and DC 12 V).
Offering excellent picture quality and sophisticated features, the SSC-DC593
color video camera is the right choice for a wide range of surveillance
applications.
Wide Dynamic Range Day/Night Surveillance Camera Superior Picture Quality
High resolution and high sensitivity
The SSC-DC593 camera incorporates a
1/3 type IT (Interline Transfer) CCD with
380,000 pixels. This camera provides a
high resolution of 480 TV lines and can
operate under a minimum illumination of
0.07 lx in B&W mode or 0.8 lx in Color
mode.
Advanced Features
Activity detection function
The SSC-DC593 camera provides an
activity detection function, which
detects changes within an area of the
image 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
user-defined detection areas can be
freely 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
With the Privacy Zone Masking function,
unwanted or prohibited areas within an
image can be masked. Up to two
masking blocks can be freely selected
in width and height. The masking areas
are selectable from either the inside or
the outside of the masking blocks.
Other Convenient
Features
DC servo/video servo lens connection capability
The SSC-DC593 camera supports both DC-servo or
video-servo lenses.
CS-mount
The SC-DC593 camera can be used with CS-mount lenses.
Easy and precise back-focus adjustments can be accomplished
using thumb-wheel adjustment screws.
AC 24 V/DC 12 V operation
The SSC-DC593 camera accepts 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 this camera can be switched between
internal lock and AC line lock. When AC line lock is selected,
the V-phase can be adjusted by ±90°.
User-friendly operation
On-screen set up menu
Camera settings can be made through the on-screen 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-DC593 camera also features 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.
A wide dynamic range with DynaView
technology
With the newly developed DynaView
technology, this camera achieves an
incredible dynamic range that is 128 times
wider than conventional cameras. Thanks
to this new technology, users can capture
clear images even in extreme high-contrast
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. The result is an extremely
high-contrast picture that is unattainable
with a conventional camera.
Additionally, DynaView technology allows
the SSC-DC593 camera 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.
Day/Night function
The SSC-DC593 camera offers a
“Day/Night” function to provide optimized
sensitivity in both day and night shooting
scenarios. As the scene illumination
reduces and the acquired image darkens,
the infrared filter is automatically removed
and the camera switches to B&W mode,
requiring only a minimum illumination of
0.07 lx. In addition, the camera’s
“Day/Night” function can be initiated on
demand through an external control signal
for added flexibility.
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). The CCD iris range is 1/60 ~
1/100,000 second.
A wide Auto Tracing White (ATW)
range
Automatic Tracing White is a feature that
automatically adjusts the camera white
balance in accordance with any changes in
the lighting conditions under different
illuminants. This ensures that the appropriate
color balance of and image is always
obtained. The SSC-DC593 camera provides
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-DC593 camera is equipped with
the advanced Turbo AGC function. This
allows the user to boost the camera’s gain
up to 24 dB, enabling viewers of the image
to distinguish the subject more easily - even
if it is shot in low light. The AGC settings
are OFF, NORMAL, TURBO, or MANUAL.
■DynaView
At normal speed shutter
DynaView
At high speed shutter
Menu operation buttons