Sony SSC-E478P User Manual

Features

The SSC-E450/E470 Series incorporates a newly-developed 1/3-
type CCD with SuperExwave technology that achieves extremely
high sensitivity levels and produces high-quality images. This
CCD imager provides a minimum illumination of 0.55 lux at F1.2,
enabling the cameras to capture clear and detailed images even
under low light conditions. Additionally, these cameras
reproduce images with a high picture quality of 440,000 pixels
and have an excellent S/N ratio of more than 50 dB. 

Unlike conventional DSPs, the newly developed DSP technology
employed in these cameras increases the horizontal resolution
attainable by the CCD. Due to a combination of this DSP
technology and the SuperExwave CCD technology, these
cameras offer a high horizontal resolution of 540 TV lines,
providing amazingly clear and detailed images.

The SSC-E473P and SSC-E478P feature a ‘Day/Night’
capability, which provides optimised sensitivity in both day- and
night-shooting applications. As the scene darkens, an infrared
filter is automatically replaced with a clear filter and the camera
switches to black-and-white mode, allowing for operation at a
minimum illumination of 0.05 lx.

These slim and lightweight colour cameras can easily be installed
in places where space is limited and where installation was
previously difficult for larger cameras. 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.

ATW is a feature that automatically adjusts the camera's white
balance to adapt to changing light conditions. The SSC-E450/E470
Series provides an extremely wide ATW range of 2,000 K to
10,000 K, allowing adjustment-free operation under a variety of
light conditions. Users can choose from two modes: ATW Pro
and ATW. ATW Pro mode is particularly suited to applications
where the operator needs to see objects as they appear to the
eye. This ensures that a precise colour image is always obtained.

The SSC-E450/E470 Series cameras are equipped with an
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 switchable between OFF and TURBO.

Unwanted backlighting can often cause the subject matter of an
image to be cast into shadow. The BLC function incorporated in
these cameras automatically compensates for such conditions
and makes the subject more visible.

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
electronics shutter, which has a range of 1/50 to 1/100,000 second.

The SSC-E450/E470 Series supports the widely available 
DC-servo lenses.

These cameras are equipped with a CS-mount, providing
compatibility with industry-standard CS-mount lenses.

The SSC-E453P and SSC-E473P accept both AC 24 V and DC
12 V power sources, and will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode upon receiving power.

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.