Sony IPELATM PCS-HG90 User Manual

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, Site­Name 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

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 User­Friendly Remote CommanderTMUnit

*1

Rear Panel

SPECIFICATIONS

NETWORK

Transmission Distance / Delay (RTT: Round Trip Time)

Short RTT

Data Transmission Rate

Intelligent Allocation

RTT

Long RTT

Effective at short RTT

Effective at long RTT

Real-time ARQ

Real-time ARQ

Adaptive FEC

Adaptive FEC

VIDEO DATA

ARC

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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 512 kb/s to 8 Mb/s (8192kb/s) in H.323 (Incl. audio)
Input format 1080 x 60i,1080 x 50i, 720 x 60p, 480 x 60i,576 x 50i, XGA (1024 x 768)
Output format 1080 x 60i, 1080 x 50i, 720 x 60p

Audio

Bandwidth and coding

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

Screen Layout

ITU-T Standards (excludes audio/video standards)

Network Protocol

Control Port

Multipoint Capability

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

Lip Synchronization

Security

Network Features

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

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

Camera Control

Preset Position 6 points via GUI, Remote Commander, Telnet and Web

Interface

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

Video Output HD-SDI x1, Main (Far Video)

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

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

Network 10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1
Control Wired SIRCS In x1 for Remote Commander Unit, RS-232C x1 D-Sub 9pin
Memory Stick Memory Stick Slot x 1

General

Operating temperature 5 to 35 ˚C (41 to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% (non condensing)
Storage temperature -20 to 60 ˚C (-4 to 140 °F)
Storage humidity 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

Mass Approx. 13 kg (28 lb 11 oz)

Supplied Accessories

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
G.728: 3.4 kHz at 16 kb/s

Noise Suppressor included
Automatic Gain Control included

Full screen, Picture-in-Picture,
Picture-and-Picture including Side-by-Side split screen

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

TELNET (Server), HTTP (Server), FTP (Server), SNMP (Agent)
DNS (Client), DHCP (Client), RTP/RTCP,TCP/UDP,ARP

LAN (Ethernet), RS-232C

Full Screen Display only (Broadcast or Voice Activated Mode)

Manual (On/Off)

H.235 AES Encryption

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

Auto Gatekeeper Discovery

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

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

XLR x2 (L/R), Aux1 (Line Level,to Audio Mixer)
RCA x2 (L/R), Aux2 (Line Level,to VCR, DVD, etc)
Plug-in-power x2 (L/R), PCSA-A1,A3 (Mic Level)
Dedicated Digital x2, PCSA-A7P4

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)

3

(including feet)

/8 x 6 x 17 3/4 inches), excl. projections

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 1440 pixel (Horizontal) x 1080 line (Vertical)
Focal length 4.5 to 54 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
Focus Auto / Manual
Iris 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 x12 optical zoom (x4 with digital zoom)
Pan angle/speed +/-170° (Max 60° /sec)
Tilt angle/speed -25° to +90° (Max 60° /sec)
S/N 50 dB or more
Video Out HD-SDI x2 (BNC connector)

Control In VISCA RS-232C x1 (8pin Mini DIN )
Control In/Out 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 -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Storage humidity 20% to 95% (non condensing)
Power requirements DC 12V
Power consumption Max. 29 W
Dimensions 208 x 267 mm
(Diameter x H) (8 1/4 x 10 5/8 inches), excl. projections
Mass Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz)
Others Auto White Balance
Supplied accessories AC Power Adaptor (MPA-AC1) x1, AC Power Code x1,

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

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.

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