Sony FCB-EX1020P, FCB-EX48E, FCB-EX48EP, FCB-EX490E, FCB-EX490EP Brochure

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P

FCB-EX Series

Color Block Cameras

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP

FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP

FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP

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INTRODUCTION

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Sony’s FCB E Series of color block cameras offer excellent picture quality with a choice of
lenses and easy operation for a wide variety of applications. The FCB E Series includes five
new cameras ranging from 18x to 36x optical zoom lenses with outstanding features for
security, intelligent traffic, unmanned vehicles, low vision and videoconferencing
applications. Sony’s comprehensive family of block cameras are specifically designed to
be integrated into security domes, police vehicles, photo booths, document stands and
underground inspection systems. With this breadth of choices, it’s never been easier to
select the right Sony camera for your specific monitoring applications.

FCB-EX Series
Cameras

Optical Zoom
Lens

Key Features Progressive Scan

FCB-EX1020
FCB-EX1020P

36x 28x 18x

Wide D
Auto ICR
Image

Stabilization
Digital Output

FCB-EX995E
FCB-EX995EP

Progressive Scan
Wide D
Auto ICR
Image

Stabilization
Digital Output

FCB-EX985E
FCB-EX985EP

Auto ICR
Image

Stabilization
Digital Output

FEATURES

Wide Dynamic Range with New Technology

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

The Wide Dynamic Range feature allows for the capture clear
of images in extreme lighting environments.

FCB-EX490E
FCB-EX490EP

Progressive Scan
Wide D
Auto ICR

Image
Stabilization

Digital Output

FCB-EX48E
FCB-EX48EP

Image
Stabilization

Digital Output

Auto Mode: When shooting in high or low contrast lighting
situations, these cameras monitor the luminance differences
within an image and automatically switch on and off the Wide
D feature depending on the visibility of the subjects and
background.

Interlace Wide-D and Progressive Wide-D Modes: There are two
modes to choose from. The Interlace mode is ideally suited for
high-contract lighting environments. The Progressive Scan

mode is suited for low-contrast environments.

True Progressive Scan Broadens
Capabilities

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP

FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Ideally suited for IP-ready monitoring applications, these
cameras adopt a Progressive Scan mode to provide
smooth and clear images when viewing details in a
moving image (i.e., license plate of moving vehicle, a
person running). Since network cameras typically have
backend systems based upon progressive scan, the
original picture quality can be maintained without any
conversion from interlace scan to progressive scan.

Digital Output (ITU-R BT656)

All Models

These cameras are equipped with a digital interface
(Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2) which is comparable to ITU-R-BTU656. By
using the digital interface, the quality of the camera’s
video signal does not deteriorate. In addition, there is no
need for an external analog/digital converter between
the camera and other equipment.

High Resolution & High Sensitivity Images

All Models

All the cameras in the FCB E Series deliver exceptional
picture quality and high sensitivity – ideal for security
applications. These cameras achieve a high horizontal
resolution of 550 TV lines enabling the reproduction of
amazingly clear and detailed images. The FCB-EX985E/
EX985EP camera achieves 0.25 lx (F1.35, 50IRE) by
incorporating a Super HAD CCD II sensor and bright 28x
lens (f=1.35).

Auto IR-Cut Filter Removal (Auto ICR)

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP

FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

The Auto ICR function incorporated in these cameras
offers optimal sensitivity in both day-and-night shooting
applications. At a set level of darkness, the IR-cut filter is
automatically disabled (ICR ON) and the near-infrared
sensitivity is increased. At a set level of brightness, the
filter is automatically enabled (ICR OFF). The IR-cut filter
automatically engages depending on the ambient light,
allowing the cameras 24/7 operation in a variety of
lighting conditions.

Image Stabilization – StableZoom™ Mode

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP

The FCB-EX1020/EX1020P, FCB-EX995E/EX995EP and
FCB-EX985E/EX985EP cameras adopt a new method of
Image Stabilization by using the digital zoom. The
Image Stabilization function starts naturally without an
abrupt change to the horizontal angle of view.

Bright, Fast and Robust 28x Zoom Lens

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP

The FCB-EX995/995EP and FCB-EX985E/985EP cameras
incorporate a new 28x bright zoom lens with f=1.35. This
lens has a fast zooming capability (2.5 seconds from tele
end to wide end) and high durability.

White Balance – New Modes

All Models

Sodium Vapor Lamp Mode: When a camera is shooting

under a sodium vapor lamp (typically a street lamp or
tunnel lamp), images could appear to have a yellowish
tint. The new FCB E Version cameras are equipped with a
new Sodium Vapor Lamp Mode that automatically
compensates for the sodium vapor lamp degree of Kelvin
to restore objects to their original color.

Outdoor Auto Mode: When a camera is shooting at
dawn or dusk, images could appear bluish. The new FCB
E Version cameras are equipped with a new Outdoor
Auto Mode feature that automatically adjusts the white
balance to reduce the dark tones at dawn or dusk.

Enhanced Noise Reduction

All Models

By combing 2D and 3D noise reduction, the cameras offer
a selection of noise-reduction settings (from Level 1 to
Level 5) to allow the user to choose the ideal level for
shooting conditions.

Slow AE Response

All Models

The FCB E Series cameras allow the user to set the auto
response speed (up to 10 minutes) to enable the
cameras to adapt to changes in lighting conditions. For
example, when shooting in an underground parking lot,
valuable images could otherwise be missed when car
headlights cause an abrupt change in lighting
conditions.

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