Sony PCS-HG90

The PCS-HG90 marks the start of a new era in video conferencing

The PCS-HG90 delivers unsurpassed quality of the highest standards, enabling applications far beyond conventional videoconferencing. It provides true High Definition, 2-way communication in real-time between up to 4 sites via a built-in MCU (multipoint control unit).

The PCS-HG90 supports the H.264 HD video protocol with compression to deliver High Definition (1280x720p) video resolution at smooth frame-rates of 30P and 60P. Operating over standard 8Mbps IP networks, the PCS-HG90 is H.323 compliant.

For anyone who wants true colour reproduction, razor-sharp detail delivered in real-time at full size there is only one answer: the new Sony PCS-HG90.

The PCS-HG90 delivers MPEG-4 AAC wideband stereo audio with stereo echo cancelling capabilities. The PCS-HG90 provides an extensive range of professional audio and video interfaces including HD-SDI, component, RGB, S-video and XLR to meet all the requirements of professional users.

The PCS-HG90 has a built-in MCU (multipoint control unit) that supports simultaneous multipoint videoconferences. Up to 4 sites can be connected simultaneously in one communication session delivering HD video images at a maximum bandwidth of 2.5 Mbps. Users can select either "voice-activation" or "broadcast" mode with optional site name display.

The following intelligent Quality of Service techniques are used to ensure the best quality under changing network conditions: "Forward Error Correction" (FEC), "Real-time Automatic Repeat Request" (ARQ) and "Adaptive Rate Control". The HG90 applies the individual QoS techniques depending on the specific network conditions such as transmission delay and packet loss rate.

As we enter a new era of visual communications, the feature-rich PCS-HG90 will meet the needs of high-definition and large-venue videoconferencing applications.

Product Highlights

• H.264 video for high quality - even in multipoint conferences
• High resolution 1280x720p at 60 and 30 frames per second
• IP video conferencing between 512 kbps and 8 Mbps (8192kbps)
• Optional 3CCD PCSA-CHG90 HD camara (1440x1080 pixels)
• Built-in MCU, up to 4 sites
• 22 kHz audio with Stereo MPEG-4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
• Built-in Stereo Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suspression (ANS) and Gain Control (AGC)
• Professional A/V interfaces, including HD-SDI, component, RGB, S-Video and XLR
• Full screen, Picture-in-Picture, Picture-and-Picture including Side-by-Side split screen
• Up to two analogue external Omnidirectional (PCS-A1) or Unidirectional (PCSA-A3) microphones
• Optional digital external Unidirectional (PCSA-A7P4) echo-cancelling microphones
• Site names displayed option
• A/V outputs for recording VC sessions
• Private phonebook off a Memory Stick™
• Built-in Web Server for remote monitoring and configuration
• Supports SNMP, NAT, UDP Shaping, TCP/UDP Port Setting, Auto Gatekeeper Discovery
• H.235 integrated 128-bit AES encryption

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For more information about the Sony PCS-HG90 or Sony products, please contact 21st Century Video Limited by; Phone: +44 (0) 8450 940 570, FAX: +44 (0) 8450 940 599 or email: sales@c21video.com