Sony FCB-EX995EP, FCB-EX1020, FCB-EX490E, FCB-EX490EP, FCB-EX15E Brochure

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P

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

FCB-EX Series

Color Block Cameras

FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

FCB-EX11D/FCB-EX11DP

FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP

FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP

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INTRODUCTION

Sony’s FCB Series of color block cameras offers excellent picture quality, superb flexibility,
and easy operation in a variety of applications ranging from surveillance to traffic
monitoring, and in many other visual communication environments. These cameras are
specifically designed to be integrated into security domes/cameras, police vehicles, photo
booths, document stands, and low-vision systems. There are nine cameras in the FCB-EX
Series lineup, and each incorporates a wide variety of optical zoom lenses ranging from
10x to 36x. With this breadth of choice, it’s never been easier to select the right camera for
your specific monitoring applications.

FCB-EX Series
Cameras

Optical
Zoom Lens

Key Features

FCB-EX1020
FCB-EX1020P

36x 28x 18x 12x 10x

Progressive
Scan

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

Progressive

Scan

Wide D

Auto ICR

Image
Stabilization

Digital
Output

FCB-EX490E
FCB-EX490EP

Progressive
Scan

Wide D

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 FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP

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

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.

FCB-EX48E
FCB-EX48EP

Progressive
Scan

Wide D

Auto ICR

Image
Stabilization

Digital
Output

<At normal speed shutter> <At high speed shutter>

FCB-EX15E
FCB-EX15EP

Progressive
Scan

Wide D

Auto ICR

Image

Stabilization

Digital
Output

FCB-EX12E
FCB-EX12EP

Progressive

Scan

Wide D

Auto ICR

Image
Stabilization

Digital
Output

FCB-EX11D
FCB-EX11DP

FCB-EX20D
FCB-EX20DP

Progressive

Scan

Wide D

Auto ICR

Image
Stabilization

Digital

Output

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.

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simulated image

Progressive Scan Broadens Capabilities

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

FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP

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)

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

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.

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

High Resolution & High Sensitivity Images

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

These 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).

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Auto IR-Cut Filter Removal (Auto ICR)

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP

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.

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

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

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

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.

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Enhanced Noise Reduction

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

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.

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

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Pan range: 0

Monitor

Pan range: 0

Pan range: 20

Monitor

Monitor

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.

inverted into two selected colors.

Slow AE Response

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

These 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.

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Color Enhancement

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

Ideally suited for low vision applications, new color
enhancement options can make reading text and
pictures less challenging. Full color images can be
changed to black and white, and then inverted into two
selected colors. changed to black and white, and then

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking

All Models

With these new cameras, a maximum of eight masking
areas can be displayed on the monitoring screen. Also, if
these block cameras are integrated into a Pan/Tilt/Zoom
(P/T/Z) camera system, masked areas can be interlocked
with P/T/Z movement, regardless of the camera angle or
camera movement. Up to 24 masking areas can be
preset in the entire viewing angle of a P/T/Z camera. In
addition, these cameras can mask unwanted or
prohibited areas within an image using a mosaic effect
on top of the color masking function.

Pan range: 0

Pan range: 20

Other Features

All Models

l Electronic Flip (E:Flip)
l Multi-line On-Screen Display
l Video Motion Detection
l Picture Freeze
l SMART (Sony Modular Automatic Lens

l Reset Technology)

Other Features

FCB-EX1020/FCB-EX1020P
FCB-EX985E/FCB-EX985EP
FCB-EX48E/FCB-EX48EP
FCB-EX12E/FCB-EX12EP

l Gain Limit Setting
l Zoom Limit Setting
l Zoom Speed-up in Zoom Direct Mode

l (Focus Trace On/Off)

l Focus Compensation in ICR Mode
l Alarm Signal Output in Auto ICR Mode
l Image Stabilization Hold
l Extended Operation Temperature
l Temperature Readout

FCB-EX995E/FCB-EX995EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP
FCB-EX15E/FCB-EX15EP
FCB-EX490E/FCB-EX490EP

Monitor

Monitor

Masking area

Movement of masking area

As camera pans and tilts, the masked area moves to maintain the desired
covered area.

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