High Resolution and Wide Dynamic Range Combined in a Small, BlockColor Camera! Sony is enhancing its line-up ofblock cameras with the introduction of its new D version wide dynamicblock cameras. The FCB-EX990D high resolution camera incorporates a¼-type EXview HAD™ CCD with Advanced Digital Signal Processing toreproduce cleardetailed images at an extremely high horizontalresolution of 530 TV lines. The FCB-EX990D features an 26x optical zoomlens. Feature-rich and coupled with clear and detailed imagestheFCB-EX series of color block cameras are ideally suited for monitoringapplications that demand high performance.

FCB-EX990D HIGHLIGHTS:
* 1/4-type EXview HAD CCD
* High Horizontal Resolution of 530 TV Lines
* 312x Zoom Ratio (26x Optical12x Digital)
* Wide Dynamic Range
* Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking
* Video Motion Detection
* Minimum Illumination - 0.7 lx (typical)
* E-Flip Function
* Multi-Line On-screen Display
* Auto ICR (IR Cut Filter Removal) Mode
* Picture Freeze Function
* Key Switch Connector (CN601) for Camera Control with External Equipment
* Electronic Shutter/Slow Shutter
* High-Speed Serial Interface (maximum 38.4 Kb/s) with TTL Signal-Level Control - VISCA protocol
* Internal/External Sync

FCB-EX990D FEATURES:
* Powerful and Versatile Zoom Capability/Wide VIewing Angle
The FCB-EX990D camera incorporates a 26x optical zoom lens.
* High-Resolution Images
Combininga newly developed DSP with a 1/4-type EXview HAD CCDthe FCB-EX990Dcamera achieves a high horizontal resolution of 530 TV lines and outputamazingly clearand detailed images.
* Wide Dynamic Range
Thisnew FCB-EX990D camera incorporates an advanced backlight compensationtechnology that dramatically improves the camera's dynamic range by 128times compared to previous FCB C series camerasresulting in clearimage reproduction. This camera captures the same image twice - firstwith a normal shutter speed and then with a high shutter speed. The darkareas captured a normal shutter speedand the bright areas captured athigh shutter speed are then combined into one image using an advancedDSPclearly reproducing the original scene. Wide Dynamic Range is idealfor lobby camera applications where the camera is exposing both peopleindoors and outdoor parking lot areas within the same picture.
* Video Motion Detection
Withina screen divided into 12 horizontal and 8 vertical blockstheFCB-EX990D camera can detect a change in luminance within designatedareas (up to 4 areas) and specifies its position.
The video motiondetection function is useful for unattended monitoring/recording foundin security applications. The camera is viewing a fixed position and isable to record when an intruder is detected. An alarm signal is outputvia the camera's control interface using the VISCA™ protocol.
* Slow AE Response Function
Thenew FCB-EX990D camera is equipped with a slow AE response function toautomatically slow the rate at which camera exposure levels change. Therate can be set up to 32 times slower than when Full-Auto AE or Priority(shutter/iris) modes are selected. This function is useful whenmonitoring areas in which lighting conditions change abruptly. Forexampleif the camera is used to monitor the flow of nighttime trafficwhen vehicle headlights are pointed directly towards itthe camera'sexposure level is reduced slowly. This can allow users to monitor andidentify crucial parts of the image that surround the headlightssuchas the car's license plate or the driver's face.
* Multi-Line On-Screen Display
Upto eleven lines with 20 characters per line can be displayed on themonitoring screen using VISCA commands. Users can freely displaycaptions on the screen such as monitoring locationcamera namealarmmessagesand providing operators with a user-friendly interface.
* SMART (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology) Lens Control
Thenew FCB-EX990D camera incorporates SMART Lens Control technology thatmonitors the focus position of the lens during zooming and automaticallycompensates for any mechanical misalignment that may occur over longperiods of continuous usage. With the introduction of SMART Lens Controlperiodic lens initialization is no longer required during continuous24-hour operation.
* Picture Freeze
The FCB-EX990D camera isequipped with a Picture Freeze function that allows for the output of astill image while the camera is panningtiltingzoomingfocusinginitializing the lensor performing preset operations. For examplethecamera will out a still image before it begins to pantiltor zoom.Once the operation is completedthe camera continues to display imagesso that unnecessary images are not displayed.
* Auto IR-Cut FIlter Removal (ICR)
TheFCB-EX990D incorporates an Auto ICR function for optimized sensitivityin both day and night-shooting applications. At a set level of darknessthe IR-cut filter is automatically disabled (ICR ON) and the infraredsensitivity is increased. At a set level of brightnessthe filter isautomatically enabled (ICR OFF). The IR-cut filter automatically engagesdepending on the ambient lightallowing the capture of images in avariety of lighting conditions.
* Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking with Mosaic Effect
Inaddition to conventional color maskingunwanted or prohibited areaswithin an image can be masked using a mosaic effect. A maximum of eightmasking areas can be displayed on the monitoring screen. Alsowhen thisblock camera is used with a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) camera systemmaskedareas are interlocked with PTZ movementsregardless of the camera angleor even if it is circling. Up to 24 masking areas can be preset in theentire viewing range of the PTZ camera.

FCB-EX990D SPECIFICATIONS:
* Image Sensor: 1/4-type EXview HAD CCD
* Effective Number of Pixels: Approx. 380000 pixels (NTSC) 440 000 pixels (PAL)
* Horizontal Resolution: On/Off (On: 530 TV Lines)
* Lens: 26x optical zoomf=3.5 mm (wide) to 91.0 mm (tele)F1.6 - F3.8
* Digital Zoom: 12x (312x with optical zoom
* Viewing Angle (H): 54.2° (wide) to 2.2° (tele)
* Minimum object distance: 320 mm (wide) to 1500 mm (tele)
* Sync system: Internal/External (V-Lock)
* Minimum illumination:1/60s mode: 1.0 lx (typical) (F1.650 IRE)1/4s mode: 0.09 lx (typical) (F1.650 IRE)
* S/N ratio: More than 50 dB (weight ON)
* Electronic shutter: 1/1 to 1/10 000 s22 steps
* White balance: AutoATWIndoorOutdoorOne-pushManual
*Gain: Auto / Manual (-3 to 28 dB2 steps)
* AE control: AutoManualPriority mode (shutter priority & iris priority)BrightEV compensationBacklight compensationSlow AE
* Wide Dynamic Range: On/Off
* Backlight Compensation: On / Off
*Privacy Zone Masking: On/Off (8 masks per view/24 masks presets in theentire viewing range when integrated into a PTZ camera - 14 colorsmosaic)
* Character Generator: Mode display/Multi-line OSD (OSD has priority over Mode display)
* Flicker Cancel: Auto
* Focusing System:Auto (Sensitivity: normallow)One-push AFManualInfinityInterval AFZoom Trigger AF
* Picture Effects: e:FlipNega ArtBlack & WhiteMirror Image
* Zoom Switch: TELEWIDE
* Video Output: VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative)Y/C
*Camera control interface: VISCA (TTL signal level)baud rate: 9.6 Kb/s19.2 Kb/s 38.4 Kb/sstop bit: 1 or 2 stop-bit selectable
* Storage Temperature: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C )
* Operating Temperature: 32 to 12245 °F (0 to 50 °C )
* Power Requirements:6 to 12 V DC
* Power Consumption: 2.6W (motors inactive)5.4W (motors active)
* Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g)
* Dimensions: 55.1 x 57.5 x 88.5mm2 x 2-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches