Table of Contents Outline Features ................... 6 Safety Information ................7 Precautions ..................8 Typical CCD Phenomenon ............... 8 Supplied Accessory ................. 9 Installation Instructions Location and Function of Part ............10 Mount Method ................14 Installing the Camera on a Ceiling ............14 Connections and Setup..............
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SCAN LIMIT STOPS ................32 RECOVER TIME ................32 FREEZE ACTIVITY ................33 Activate TOUR/SCAN ................ 33 SPEED ....................34 STOP TIME ..................34 AUTO FLIP ..................35 MANUAL SPEED ................35 MANUAL LIMIT STOPS ..............35 STABILIZER ..................36 CAMERA TITLE ................
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FUNCTION SWITCH Settings Camera Address Settings .............. 57 Baud rate / Indication / Terminal resistance / Interface Settings ..66 Specifications Specifications ................. 67 Dimensional Drawing ..............70 Compatible Communication Protocol Table ........71 Table of Contents...
CAUTION The rating label is located on the bottom. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Features the action. * EXview HAD™ is the trademark of Sony Corporation. SSC-CR441/CR481 is a color video ** DynaView™ is the trademark of Sony Corporation. camera, equipped with a 1/4 type CCD, zoom lens and quick 360° scanning function.
• Lightning strike: during prolonged Safety inactivity, please unplug the power cable and the video cable to avoid damage from Information a lightning strike and power surges. • Foreign objects and fluids: do not insert any objects into the unit, or spill liquids, •...
Precautions Typical CCD Phenomenon • Do not point the camera at the sun, as the internal CCD component may be The following phenomena that may appear damaged. in images are specific to CCD (Charge • Do not touch the lens surface. Use a Coupled Device) image sensors.
• Ceiling bracket (1) permission of Sony Corporation. • Operating instructions (1) • Screws (2) Sony Corporation provides no warranty for • Template (1) this manual, software or other relevant • 24V AC connector (1) information. Therefore, Sony Corporation •...
Installation Instructions Location and Function of Part Push down the perforated tab when bundling the cables from the side of the camera. Location and Function of Part...
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1 Lens 0 Cable cover 2 Camera head Push down the perforated tab A to bundle the cables from the side of the 3 Product specifications label camera. Model names and rated specifications are labeled. 4 Built-in wire rope The wire rope is used for fall- prevention of the camera.
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qa FUNCTION SWITCH Adjust the following settings using the pin 1 to 16. SW Pin No. Function Description Camera address switch Set the camera address. For details, see “Camera Address Settings” on page 57. 9-10 Communication baud rate Set the communication baud rate between the switch camera and keypad controller.
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** Connect the Rx+ and Rx- terminals of the controller to the Tx+ and Tx- terminals of the unit when the controller is equipped with the Rx+ and Rx- terminals. ***Maximum total cable distance for communication over 24-gauge wire is 1,219 m. Sony recommends using shielded twisted pairs cable that meets or exceeds the basic requirements for the communication standard.
• If you attach the camera to the ceiling, Mount Method check periodically, at least once a year, to ensure that the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant, make this periodic check more frequently. Notes • Do not grasp the camera head when Before Installation carrying the camera.
Fixing Screws Align the triangular f mark with Required screws (not supplied) vary in the front side of the camera when accordance with the location or material of using a junction box. the installation. Built-in wire rope Ceiling bracket For steel: Fix with M4 screws and nuts. For wood: Fix with tapping screws (nominal diameter 4).
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CAUTION Align the triangular f mark on the camera with the diamond-shaped ◊ mark Use the supplied screws to install the unit. on the ceiling bracket. Using other screws may cause damage inside the unit. How to Remove the Camera Loosen and remove the two screws on both sides of the camera unit.
Recommended Power Cable Connections and 24 V AC Setup Cable(AWG) Maximum cable length Connecting the Power Source Connecting the I/O Cable Wiring Diagram for Alarm Input Mechanical switch/open collector output device Camera inside Outside 3.3 V 24 V AC I/O connector connector (supplied) (supplied)
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Wiring Diagram for Alarm Output Camera inside Outside 24 V DC 1 pin ALARM OUT (Normal Open) 3 pin Magnet relay ALARM OUT 24 V AC, (Normal Close) 24 V DC, 1 A or less Circuit 2 pin example ALARM COMMON Connections and Setup...
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Maximum total cable distance for Connections to the communication over 24-gauge wire is 1,219 m. serial communication Sony recommends using shielded twisted pairs terminal in the keypad cable that meets or exceeds the basic controller. requirements for the communication standard.
Cold Start Allow enough time for low inner temperature to reach above 0 degrees Celsius before turning the camera unit on. Notes • When the camera is started at below 0 degrees Celsius, it may operate improperly and cause damage to the unit due to low inner temperature.
Operation Horizontal Pan/ Instructions Vertical Tilt Manual horizontal pan Manual horizontal pan must be controlled through the joystick on the keypad Opening message: the startup screen will controller. The rotation speed is adjustable show the software version, communication between 0.1° - 120°/sec by the position of protocol, machine address, and the joystick, and the maximum manual transmission baud rate, etc.
Frame Scanning Scan Function Frame scanning would be resumed if the camera had been powered down in FRAME scan mode, or can be controlled by the Auto Scan keypad controller (for details, see the table on page 55). Configuring the zoom level Auto scanning would be resumed if the and tilt angle is the same as in auto camera had been powered down in AUTO...
Random Scanning Random scanning would be resumed if the camera had been powered down in RANDOM scan mode, or can be controlled by the keypad controller (for details, see the table on page 55). Configuring the zoom level and tilt angle is the same as in auto left limit right limit scanning.
Highlight :CAMERA SETUP:, and Camera Settings then press the OPEN key to enter the :CAMERA SETUP: menu. Highlight :FOCUS:, and then press FOCUS the OPEN key to enter the option. Main menu → :CAMERA SETUP: Highlight MODE, and then press the menu OPEN key to enter the mode selection menu.
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SSC-CR481’s aperture ranges Notes from F1.6 to CLOSE with 18 steps, and • DAY/NIGHT AUTO mode is not SSC-CR441’s aperture ranges from F1.4 available in MANUAL of AE mode. to CLOSE with 18 steps. When oscillation occurs depending on •...
Move the joystick up/down to choose ON or OFF. ZOOM Press the OPEN key to confirm, or press CLOSE to cancel selection and • SSC-CR441 exit from the menu screen. Maximum optical zooming: 18×, 216× with digital zooming. Select the Zoom Speed •...
Press the OPEN key to confirm, or Change WB Options press CLOSE to cancel selection and exit from the menu screen. Press “95,” and then hold the PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter the main menu screen. WHITE BALANCE (WB) Main menu →...
Adjust the Noise Reduction SHARPNESS Main menu → :CAMERA SETUP: Sharpness control ranges from 0 to 15 (15 is menu the sharpest). Adjust the Sharpness Main menu → :CAMERA SETUP: menu → :OTHERS: menu → :OTHERS: menu Press “95,” and then hold the PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter the main menu screen.
Press the OPEN key to confirm, or SYNC LOCK press CLOSE to cancel selection and The camera can use the power frequency as exit from the menu screen. the source of synchronous signal • Signal sync can be set to Line Lock (LL) Note or INT.
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Pan angle Set Privacy Area Number Press “95,” and then hold the PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter the main menu screen. Highlight :CAMERA SETUP:, and then press the OPEN key to enter the :CAMERA SETUP: menu. Highlight :OTHERS:, and then press the OPEN key to enter the :OTHERS: menu.
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Highlight MASK ENABLE, and then Screen display: PRIVACY MASK press the OPEN key. COLOR Move the joystick up/down to select Move the joystick up/down to set ON/ the area color (black or white). OFF. Press the OPEN key to confirm the Press the OPEN key to confirm, or area color and then go to the next area press CLOSE to cancel selection and...
Move the joystick up/down to choose Horizontal Pan/ ON or OFF. Vertical Tilt Setup Press the OPEN key to confirm, or press CLOSE to cancel selection and Main menu → :PAN TILT SETUP: exit from the menu screen. menu Set SCAN LIMIT STOPS •...
Highlight RECOVER TIME, and then Activate TOUR/SCAN press the OPEN key to enter. PRESET TOUR and each scan functions enables the user to select the status OFF, Move the joystick up/down to set the ALWAYS, or SCHEDULE mode. time. After selection of a tour or a scan mode, the mode status is indicated.
• To stop the action scheduled in menu, it is scan can be set to a value from 1 to 24 steps. necessary to change the status OFF in this The value of 24 is maximum pan speed item. Predefined preset command (“96” + 300°/s.
Highlight :TOUR & SCAN:, and then MANUAL SPEED press the OPEN key to enter the The scan speed that can be set in manual :TOUR & SCAN: menu. scan mode is 30°/s, 60°/s, 90°/s and 120°/s. The tilt speed will also be adjusted to 15°/s, After confirmation of action mode, 30°/s, 45°/s and 60°/s following with the highlight the STOP TIME item, and...
Highlight :PAN TILT SETUP:, and STABILIZER then press the OPEN key to enter the The stabilizer function will be effective to :PAN TILT SETUP: menu. stabilize the gentle vibration of the image. This function employs digital zoom system Highlight :OTHERS:, and then press and the image angle will be cropped slightly the OPEN key to enter the :OTHERS: without deterioration of sensitivity.
Set the Camera Title CAMERA TITLE The camera TITLE can be set to display (ON), or not display (OFF). Main menu → :CAMERA TITLE: menu CAMERA TITLE INPUT A camera title of up to 20 characters can be set and displayed at the top or bottom of the screen.
TOUR D PRESET SETUP Press “79” and the PRESET key to run TOUR D. Main menu → :PRESET SETUP: TOUR E Press “80” and the PRESET key to run menu TOUR E. Set the Preset Tour Press “95,” and then hold the PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter →...
Set the Preset Title TITLE Main menu → :PRESET SETUP: Highlight TITLE INPUT, and then menu press the OPEN key to enter. Move the joystick up/down to select the desired character, and then move the joystick left/right to highlight the desired position.
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threshold level of motion detection, so Notes that LOW has the strongest sensitivity. The INTERVAL TIME item can be set • For preset positions, it is available from between 1 sec. and 120 sec. this PRESET SETUP’s item, but it is The area indication stays on blinking for restricted only from position 1 to 10 interval time after the first motion...
Tour D and E are available only for OTHERS ALWAYS mode, not for SCHEDULE mode. Set the Schedule Mode SCHEDULE Main menu → :OTHERS: menu Press “95,” and then hold the PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter the main menu screen. Highlight :OTHERS:, and then press the OPEN key to enter the :OTHERS: menu.
Move the joystick up/down to choose MOTION DETECTION the desired item, and press the OPEN Main menu → :OTHERS: menu key to confirm, or press CLOSE to cancel selection. Press the OPEN key to confirm, or press CLOSE to cancel selection and exit from the menu screen.
After configuration of the left top position, the screen displays END SYSTEM POSITION blinking. Move the joystick up/down/left/right to define the height and width of the DATE & TIME area. Main menu → :SYSTEM: menu Notes • The item of MOTION DETECTION in OHTERS menu chosen from top menu is available for any positions but these four areas will not be available when camera...
Set the Time When you want to restrict access to menu indication, set the password. The password can be registered up to 20 characters, and is Press “95,” and then hold the available in alpha numeric and space. PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter the main menu screen.
Set Alarm Input ALARM OUT Select the mode of the ALARM OUT Press “95,” and then hold the function from ALARM or DAY/NIGHT. PRESET key for 3 seconds to enter The ALARM function can configure that the main menu screen. the ALARM OUT will be triggered by each alarm input 1 - 4 detection or motion Highlight :SYSTEM:, and then press...
Highlight alarm INPUT 1 to 4 or Note Motion, and configure the calling preset position after each detection. When the next event (Alarm Input or Motion Detection) is detected before the Press the OPEN key to confirm, or end of duration time, the camera extends the press CLOSE to cancel selection and time and keeps the state of the alarm out as exit from the menu screen.
Highlight :OTHERS:, and then press REFRESH DRIVE SYSTEM the OPEN key to enter the :OTHERS: Image distortion and misalignment of the menu. pan/tilt position may occur during extended periods of use. Highlight REFRESH INTERVAL, This system is to correct image distortion and then press the OPEN key to enter.
1/1SEC - 1/10000SEC 1/50 SPEED 22 Steps IRIS CONTROL AUTO/F1.6 - CLOSE AUTO (SSC-CR481) IRIS CONTROL AUTO/F1.4 - CLOSE AUTO (SSC-CR441) GAIN CONTROL AUTO/MANUAL AUTO (–3dB - +28dB 16 Steps) –7 - +7 COMPENSATION BACK LIGHT ON/OFF COMP ON/OFF (SSC-CR481)
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Main menu Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Contents Factory default OTHERS NOISE OFF/LOW/MID/HIGH REDUCTION SHARPNESS 0 - 15 SYNC LOCK LL/INT LL PHASE 0 Step - 100 Step PRIVACY MASK 1 - 8 AREA MASK ENABLE ON/OFF :MASK AREA SETUP: PAN TILT TOUR &...
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Main menu Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Contents Factory default PRESET PRESET TOUR SEQUECE TOUR A/TOUR B/ TOUR A SETUP TOUR TOUR C/TOUR D/ P--- P--- P--- P--- TOUR E P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- P--- TITLE PRESET P1 - P175...
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Main menu Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Contents Factory default SYSTEM DATE & WEEK SUN/MON/TUE/WED/ TIME THR/FRI/SAT TIME 00:00:00 - 23:59:59 PASSWORD PASSWORD ON/OFF ENABLE PASSWORD 20 CHARACTERS ALARM IN INPUT 1 MAKE/BREAK MAKE INPUT 2 MAKE/BREAK MAKE INPUT 3 MAKE/BREAK MAKE INPUT 4 MAKE/BREAK...
Preset Commands Preset Commands Use the keypad controller preset commands to quickly execute specific functions or perform setting changes. Refer to the following table for button combinations and corresponding functions. The following commands are for using with keypad controllers Pelco-D. Shortcut key (+Preset) Function &...
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Shortcut key (+Preset) Function & Action 99+ Preset Activate auto scanning 111 - 122+ Preset Move the camera to the preset points if the points are preset, the set words is displayed. 124 - 175+ Preset Move the camera to the preset points if the points are preset, the set words is displayed.
Baud rate / Indication / Terminal resistance / Interface Settings SW Pin No. Function Description 9-10 Communication baud rate Set the communication baud rate between the switch camera and keypad controller. Settings for pin 9/10 OFF/OFF: 2400bps, ON/OFF: 4800bps, OFF/ ON: 9600bps, ON/ON: 19200bps ALARM OUT indicator Turn the indicator on or off.
Specifications Specifications Model SSC-CR441 SSC-CR481 Image device 1/4 type CCD 1/4 type with EXview HAD Electric shutter 1/1 sec ~ 1/10000 sec Gain control Auto/Manual (–3 - +28dB) Exposure control FULL AUTO/SHUTTER/IRIS PRIORITY/MANUAL ATW/AUTO/ONE PUSH/INDOOR/OUTDOOR/SODIUM LAMP/MANUAL FOCUS MANUAL/AUTO/ZOOM TRIGGER Lens type...
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Model SSC-CR441 SSC-CR481 Wide-D function — AE compensation Activity detection Alarm return also available STOP TIME 5 sec - 120 sec Interface RS-422/RS-485 (half-duplex/full-duplex) Baud rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 selectable Protocols Pelco-D Pan angle 360 degrees endless rotation Pan speed...
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Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
Compatible Communication Protocol Table Pelco D Protocol Pelco D Protocol BackLight OFF (Preset go 72) WB One Push (Preset go 73) Tilt Focus One Push (Preset go 74) Zoom Color Mode (Preset go 88) Iris Monochrome Mode (Preset go 89) Focus Set Privacy Zone (Preset set 83) Preset Set...