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Offering Outstanding Picture Quality, the Feature-rich SSC-DC80 Series is Ideal for High-end Video Monitoring Applications

Sony is pleased to announce the introduction of new additions to its security camera lineup: the SSC-DC80 Series of high-resolution color video cameras. Equipped with a 1/2-type CCD with Exwave HADTM technology, these cameras achieve a high horizontal resolution of 480 TV lines and high sensitivity of 0.4 lx.

Incorporating a unique Sony gamma correction function, these cameras can reproduce clear and sharp images in different scene environments, by allowing the user to select the appropriate gamma curve from four preset gamma curve settings. In addition, the Auto Tracing White Balance feature ensures that images are reproduced with the appropriate color balance in response to changing lighting conditions.

Incorporating a unique Sony gamma correction function, these cameras can reproduce clear and sharp images in different scene environments, by allowing the user to select the appropriate gamma curve from four preset gamma curve settings. In addition, the Auto Tracing White Balance feature ensures that images are reproduced with the appropriate color balance in response to changing lighting conditions.

With its outstanding picture quality, the feature-rich SSC-DC80 Series cameras are ideal for high-end video monitoring applications such as in train stations, banks, government facilities, on highways, and in many more locations!

High Resolution and High Sensitivity
SSC-DC80 Series cameras incorporate a 1/2-type CCD with Exwave HADTM technology that achieves high sensitivity levels and delivers outstanding picture quality at a high resolution of 480 TV lines. The minimum illumination of 0.4 lx allows images to be captured clearly even under low-light conditions.

Variable Gamma Curve
Users can choose from four preset gamma curves, including two unique gamma curves, which enable the brightness levels of captured images to be controlled precisely. By selecting a gamma curve that is appropriate for a given scene, captured images can be reproduced clearly and sharply.

A Wide Auto Tracing White (ATW) Range
ATW 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 images with an appropriate color are always obtained. SSC-DC80 Series cameras provide an extremely wide ATW 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.

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.

Turbo AGC
SSC-DC80 Series cameras are equipped with an advanced Turbo AGC function. This allows users to boost the camera‘s gain up to 28 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.

Activity Detection Function
The SSC-DC80 Series cameras provide an activity detection function, which 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 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.

Stylish Design
A stylish rear panel cover and transparent lens cap come as standard on these cameras, so the camera will not detract from the natural decor of the room in which they are installed.

On-screen Setup 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
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.

Custom Templates
To easily and quickly set up any of the SSC-DC80 Series cameras, appropriate values for each of the following settings can be preset as a Scene: Exposure, Auto Gain Control (AGC), Back Light Compensation (BLC), Video Level, Gamma Curve, and White Balance. Simply choose the appropriate Scene from the menu, and the camera settings are automatically changed. The following six preset Scenes are available: Building Entrance, Office, Parking Lot, Subway, Lobby, and Station. Preset values can also be changed manually, providing users with the flexibility to capture images using more suitable values when necessary.

DC Servo/Video Servo Lens Compatibility
These cameras are easily connected to either DCservo or video-servo lenses.

CS-/C-Mount Lens Compatibility
These cameras can be used with both CS- and Cmount* 1 lenses so that users can select the appropriate lens type to match the monitoring applications.
*1 Supplied C-mount adaptor is required.

Flexible Power Operations
The SSC-DC80/DC80P operates on 12 V DC power. If required, optional YS-W270A/270P/W170A/W170P Camera Adaptors can be used with these cameras to transmit video, sync signals, and power using a single coaxial cable for flexible operation. The SSC-DC83/DC83P accepts both 24 V AC and 12 V DC power and will automatically switch modes depending on the power source. The SSC-DC88P operates on 220 to 240 V AC power.

Sync System
The SSC-DC80/DC80P features an internal sync and a VS (Video and Sync) /VD*2 for external synchronizations. The VD sync method contributes to easy installation since it eliminates the need for H-phase adjustment. The SSC-DC83/DC83P/DC88P features an internal sync and an AC line lock/VS for external synchronizations. When AC line lock is selected, the V-phase can be adjusted by ±90°.
*2 An optional YS-W270A/270P/W170P/ Camera Adaptor is required to generate a VD sync signal.

Interfaces
These cameras are equipped with an industrystandard BNC connector for composite video signals and an S-Video connector for higher-quality images.