The SSC-DC693P/DC698P and SSC-DC673P/DC678P color cameras are equipped with a 1/3 inch sensor DynaView+ technology and have the following features: • Wide dynamic range with DynaView+* technology • White balance tracking and adjustment with Day/Night mode (SSC-DC693P/DC698P) • Automatic white balance tracking and adjustment (ATW/ATW-PRO) • Compatible with DC control signal controlled automatic aperture lens • Backlight compensation with central metering • Line lock function synchronized with AC power supply (50 Hz) SSC-DC698P/DC678P * DynaView+ TM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
This manual provides the operating instructions and safety guidelines for Sony SSC‑DC693P, DC698P, SSC‑DC673P and DC678P color camcorders. It includes warnings, handling advice, and recommended installation procedures to ensure reliable performance.
The document also lists the camera’s key features such as the 1/3‑inch DynaView* image sensor, CS‑mount lens compatibility, and various power options. Detailed specifications, wiring diagrams, and part locations are provided for technicians and end‑users.
| Image sensor | 1/3 inch DynaView* technology |
|---|---|
| Effective picture elements | 720 × 540 |
| Lens mount | CS‑mount |
| Signal system | PAL color system |
| Typical TV lines | 520 |
| Minimum illumination (SSC‑DC693P/DC698P) | 2.1 lux F1.2 (60 IRE, AGC HIGH, color) |
| Power requirements (SSC‑DC673P/SSC‑DC693P) | AC 24 V (50 Hz) / DC 12 V |
| Power consumption (SSC‑DC693P) | 8.0 W |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions | 56 × 68.8 × 131 mm (W × H × D) |
| Mass (approx.) | 420 g |
It operates on either AC 24 V (50 Hz) or DC 12 V and automatically detects the power source.
The camcorder uses a CS‑mount lens interface.