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Seeking Realistic Sensations of Communication –

The Sony High Definition PCS-HG90 Bringing in a

New Generation of Visual Communication

As the quality of IP networks advances and videoconferencing technology evolves, we can communicate more effectively and efficiently regardless of location or the distance separating us.

But for top-end professional applications demanding the highest image quality such as with live interview broadcasts, product design conferences, and distance learning including medical teaching, standard videoconferencing systems will have limitations. To meet these demanding professional needs,

Sony introduces an exceptional high definition (HD) visual communication system, the PCS-HG90. Sony is a leader in the

AV industry and has produced a number of high-quality HD systems. And by inheriting this HD technology, the PCS-HG90, is sure to prove itself as a major player in the HD visual communications market. For the first time in this industry, a high definition video format of 1280 x 720 at 60P and a maximum video transfer rate of 8Mb/s over an IP network has been achieved. With its advanced H.264 HD video codec and its high-resolution and high frame rate of 1280 x 720 60P/30P, the

PCS-HG90 boasts realistic and lifelike images even on large-screen displays. In addition to high-quality images, the PCS-HG90 features clear and natural-sounding audio, with its wide frequency range of up to 22 kHz using MPEG-4 AAC (Advance

Audio Coding). What’s more, when using audio AUX inputs, the unit supports a wider frequency range of up to 44 kHz, to provide superb-quality audio from a number of different sound sources. Also, what makes the PCS-HG90 unique is that it can accept analog or digital video signals, from SD to HD, as well as

PC signals. And because the PCS-HG90 accepts standard video

HD Visual Communication System

PCS-HG90 signals via its BNC connectors and stereo audio via XLR connectors, the system is ideal for configuring with professional

Audio/Video equipment. An optional PCSA-CHG90 camera unit can be used with the system to provide high quality HD video and a PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) capability. Additional features of the

PCS-HG90 include a four site multi-point videoconferencing capability, site-name display, and ITU-T H.235 encryption.

For customers demanding effective communication with lifelike audio and video, the PCS-HG90 Visual Communication System can provide a reality never before achieved and it is the ideal choice to meet these demands.

FEATURES

High-quality HD Video

1280 x 720, 60P/30P, ITU-T H.264 HD

Codec

Superb Sound

MPEG-4 AAC Stereo or Mono: 44 kHz

(Aux In), 22 kHz (Mic In)

Professional A/V Interfaces

BNC (for video), and XLR (for audio)

Versatile Video Inputs/Outputs

Maximum Bandwidth of 8 Mb/s with an IP Connection

Optional HD Camera

(PCSA-CHG90)

Multi-Point Videoconferencing at up to 4 Sites

Broadcast or Voice Switching Mode, Site-

Name Function

Enhanced Intelligent QoS (Quality of Service) Functions for HD video

- “Harmonious” QoS Management for adapting to Network Conditions

• Adaptive FEC

(Forward Error Correction)

• Real-time ARQ™

(Automatic Repeat reQuest)

• ARC (Adaptive Rate Control)

- High-performance Error Correction and

Fast Data Throughput

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

ITU-T H.235 Standard Mode

Memory Stick™ Media Support *1

Private Phone Book, etc.

*1 In addition to Memory Stick, Memory Stick

PRO™, and Memory Stick Duo™/PRO Duo™ with an adaptor, can be used.

Intuitive GUI and Supplied User-

Friendly Remote Commander TM Unit

Rear Panel

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SPECIFICATIONS

PCS-HG90 (TERMINAL)

Video

Standard H.264

Compression Formats 1280 x 720p at 60 frames/s, 1280 x 720p at 30 frames/s

Bit rate

Input format

Output format

Audio

512 kb/s to 8 Mb/s (8192kb/s) in H.323 (Incl. audio)

1080 x 60i, 1080 x 50i, 720 x 60p, 480 x 60i, 576 x 50i, XGA (1024 x 768)

1080 x 60i, 1080 x 50i, 720 x 60p

Bandwidth and coding MPEG4 AAC Stereo: 44 kHz (Aux In) / 22 kHz (Mic In) at 192 kb/s (Fs = 96 kHz)

MPEG4 AAC Mono: 44 kHz (Aux In) / 22 kHz (Mic In) at 96 kb/s (Fs = 96 kHz)

G.711: 3.4 kHz at 56 kb/s, 64 kb/s

G.722: 7.0 kHz at 48 kb/s, 56kb/s, 64kb/s

Echo Cancellation

G.728: 3.4 kHz at 16 kb/s

Stereo Echo-canceling supported for audio frequency up to 22 kHz

Noise Suppressor included

Automatic Gain Control included

Screen Layout

ITU-T Standards (excludes audio/video standards)

H.323 (HD video only), H.225, H.281 FECC, H.245, H.235

Network Protocol

Full screen, Picture-in-Picture,

Picture-and-Picture including Side-by-Side split screen

TELNET (Server), HTTP (Server), FTP (Server), SNMP (Agent)

DNS (Client), DHCP (Client), RTP/RTCP, TCP/UDP, ARP

Control Port

Multipoint Capability

LAN (Ethernet), RS-232C

Internal MCU Up to 4 sites of video and audio with an IP connection

Full Screen Display only (Broadcast or Voice Activated Mode)

Lip Synchronization

Manual (On/Off)

Security

H.235 AES Encryption

Network Features

QoS (Quality of Service) Adaptive FEC (Forward Error Correction),

Real-time ARQ (Auto Repeat reQuest), ARC (Adaptive Rate Control)

Others Network Features SNMP, NAT, UDP Shaping, TCP/UDP Port Setting Support,

Auto Gatekeeper Discovery

Camera Control

Preset Position

Interface

Video Input

6 points via GUI, Remote Commander, Telnet and Web

HD-SDI x1, Main (HD Camera/HD Video Player)

HD-SDI x1, Sub (HD Camera/HD Video Player)

Y/Pb/Pr x1, Sub (HD Camera/HD Video Player)

S-Video x1, Sub (SD Camera/SD Video Player)

Video Output

Audio Input

RGB (D-sub 15) x1, Sub (PC: XGA)

HD-SDI x1, Main (Far Video)

Y/Pb/Pr x1, Sub (Far Video)

Y/Pb/Pr x1, Sub (Near Video)

XLR x2 (L/R) Main (Line Level, to Audui Mixer)

XLR x2 (L/R), Aux1 (Line Level, to Audio Mixer)

RCA x2 (L/R), Aux2 (Line Level, to VCR, DVD, etc)

Audio Output

Network

Control

Memory Stick

General

Plug-in-power x2 (L/R), PCSA-A1, A3 (Mic Level)

Dedicated Digital x2, PCSA-A7P4

XLR x2 (L/R), Main (Far, Line Level)

XLR x2 (L/R), Mix (Far+Near for Rec, Line Level)

RCA x2 (L/R), Mix (Far, Line Level)

RCA x2 (L/R), Mix (Far+Near for Rec, Line Level)

10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1

Wired SIRCS In x1 for Remote Commander Unit, RS-232C x1 D-Sub 9pin

Memory Stick Slot x 1

Operating temperature 5 to 35 ˚C (41 to 95 °F)

Operating humidity 20% to 80% (non condensing)

Storage temperature

Storage humidity

-20 to 60 ˚C (-4 to 140 °F)

20% to 80% (non condensing)

Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 1.8 A

Dimensions (W x H x D) 440 x 150 x 450 mm (17 3 /

8 x 6 x 17 3 /

4 inches), excl. projections

Mass

Supplied Accessories

(including feet)

Approx. 13 kg (28 lb 11 oz)

PCS-RG1 (Remote Commander Unit) x1, Remote Control Receiver x1,

Power Cord x1, Manganese Battery for Remote Commander Unit x2,

Operation Instructions CD-ROM x1, Operation Guide x1,

Quick Connection Guide/Remote Control Guide x1, Connection Sheet x1,

Worldwide Warranty Booklet x1

PCSA-CHG90 (OPTIONAL CAMERA)

Image device 1/3-type IT CCD x3

Effective pixels

Focal length

1440 pixel (Horizontal) x 1080 line (Vertical)

4.5 to 54 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)

Focus

Iris

Auto / Manual

Auto / Manual (F1.6 to close)

Horizontal image angle 6.94° (tele) to 65.56° (wide)

Vertical image angle 4.48° (tele) to 40.44° (wide)

Zoom ratio

Pan angle/speed

Tilt angle/speed

S/N

Video Out

Control In

Control In/Out x12 optical zoom (x4 with digital zoom)

+/-170° (Max 60° /sec)

-25° to +90° (Max 60° /sec)

50 dB or more

HD-SDI x2 (BNC connector)

Y/Pb/Pr x1 (15P D-sub connector) for service use

VISCA RS-232C x1 (8pin Mini DIN )

VISCA RS-422 x1 (9pin connector)

Operating temperature 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)

Operating humidity 20% to 80% (non condensing)

Storage temperature

Storage humidity

Power requirements

Power consumption

-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)

20% to 95% (non condensing)

DC 12V

Max. 29 W

Dimensions

(Diameter x H)

Mass

Others

Supplied accessories

208 x 267 mm

(8 1 /

4 x 10 5 /

8 inches), excl. projections

Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz)

Auto White Balance

AC Power Adaptor (MPA-AC1) x1, AC Power Code x1,

Ceiling Bracket (A) x1, Ceiling Bracket (B) x1, Wire Rope x1, Wire Rope x1,

Screws (+M3x8) x7, Screws (+M4x8) x1, RS-422 Connector Plug x1,

VISCA Cable (3.0m) x1, BNC Cable (3.0m) x1, Operating Instructions x1,

Worldwide Warranty Booklet x1

Technical Note – Intelligent QoS Functions

Sony has implemented a number of QoS functions in all of its currently available videoconferencing systems. However, conventional QoS methods are inadequate when handling large amounts of data associated with high-definition video. Therefore, Sony has designed and implemented intelligent QoS functions in its high-definition PCS-HG90.

Two major changes have been made as compared to existing methods.

First, the system intelligently allocates the amount of ARQ, FEC, and video data based on the bandwidth available, which is determined by the

ARC function. Second, FEC is performed with larger FEC blocks and the number of parity packets are adjusted as required. This combination is both efficient and effective for transmitting large amounts of data over IP networks to help maintain high-picture quality.

NETWORK

Transmission Distance / Delay (RTT: Round Trip Time)

Short RTT

Effective at short RTT

Real-time ARQ

ARC

Long RTT

Adaptive FEC

Effective at long RTT

Real-time ARQ

Adaptive FEC

VIDEO DATA

RTT

Intelligent Allocation

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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