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Hyper-D

Hyper-D seriesseries
Advanced cameras with Digital Pixel System™

n Unparalleled dynamic range


n Automatic lens detection for
effortless installation
n Smart exposure
n Enhanced noise reduction
n Zero smear

The Hyper-D series of cameras incorporates a breakthrough in imaging technology that dramatically
improves on images from current CCTV camera technologies. The primary advantage of Hyper-D
comes from its very high dynamic range that delivers images of unmatched quality from scenes containing
extremes of bright and dark areas. Where current technologies typically set 1 or 2 “optimised” exposures
for a frame, Hyper-D determines the optimum exposure for each individual pixel, resulting in greatly
improved image quality and colour accuracy.
At the heart of the Hyper-D is Pixim’s Digital Pixel System™ (DPS™) that integrates an analogue-to-digital
converter (ADC) within each pixel of the image sensor. The power of digital signal processing can be
applied right at the point of capture and all analogue signal stages are eliminated. This brings immediate
benefits in reduced cross talk within the imager and minimized signal degradation, while direct access to
digital sensor data allows the use of a variety of powerful techniques for image optimization.
The high dynamic range achieved by Hyper-D is gained by exploiting the ADC on each pixel to take
multiple samples during a single capture frame and then determine the sampling instant that gives the
optimum performance for each pixel. The high dynamic range is not the only advantage of optimization at
the pixel level, Hyper-D also offers higher colour fidelity, minimal blooming artifacts and zero smearing.
Baxall’s Smart Exposure system automatically self-selects the lens type and exposure controls such as
back light compensation. This allows the camera to adapt as the scene changes to guarantee the best
performance
Hyper-D is a truly wide dynamic camera and its performance surpasses current cameras in the market:

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Hyper-D series
Advanced cameras with Digital Pixel System™

DPS™ technology
The Digital Pixel System™ marks a fundamental breakthrough in imaging technology.
Building upon technology developed at Stanford University in the 1990s, DPS™
utilises an image capture and processing system that provides high-quality pictures
that have amazing colour reproduction with enhanced dynamic range. Greater
dynamic range significantly improves image quality in scenes consisting of both bright
and dark areas, making it more like the human eye when viewing surveillance images.
At the same time the low light performance
has not been sacrificed so the performance is suitable for high-end colour
surveillance cameras.
The core innovation in DPS™ is the inclusion of an analogue-to-digital
converter (ADC) within each pixel of the image sensor. The ADC translates
the light signal into a digital value at the immediate point of capture, thus
reducing degradation of the signal and also cross talk, allowing for greater
noise reduction methods. Once the data is captured in a digital format, a
variety of digital signal processing techniques are used for optimal image
reproduction.
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times in a single capture frame (which in video is typically 50 or 60


times per second). The imaging system determines the optimal time
to sample and store the pixel information before the pixel is saturated
and can no longer hold additional charge. In the graphic on the left, the
light pixel is saved at time T3, the latest sample time before it saturates
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information (intensity, time, noise offset) captured at each pixel are then
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processed in parallel and converted into high quality images. In contrast,
other technologies typically set one exposure time for the frame and
sample each pixel at that time – resulting in images with some pixels that are underexposed (too dark) and some that
are overexposed (too bright).

Dramatically better images


Each pixel in effect acts as its own camera and the exposure time for each pixel is adjusted to handle the unique lighting
conditions at that pixel location in the image sensor array. A product built with the DPS™ platform essentially has
hundreds of thousands of individual cameras, each of which produces the best image possible. These images are then
combined to create a high quality video frame or picture.
The sensor’s architecture also means that highlighted areas do not cause any blooming or smearing under extreme
conditions, something that has plagued many forms of CCD sensors for many years. The upshot of the zero smear
is that it makes DPS™ the ideal technology not only for low light, and outdoor wide dynamic range scenes, but also
will add a whole new perspective to traffic surveillance and ANPR (Auto Number Plate Recognition Systems) going
forward, especially when one combines this factor with the imaging systems outputting video in excess of 400 VTVL
resolution. Thus higher resolution equals more detailed pictures.
The Hyper-D camera range
Baxall’s new Hyper-D range of cameras represent a quantum leap forward, not only for CCTV cameras, but also for
the whole CCTV industry. It will set a new benchmark for image quality in the CCTV market, and yet remain highly
affordable. The example below illustrates just one of the major advances the Hyper-D range will deliver.

Conventional dark image


In this situation the CCD camera easily visualises
the bright outdoor scene but inside it becomes
too dark to produce a good detailled picture

Conventional light image


Alternatively the camera can be adjusted so that the
indoor scene is more visible, however the outdoor
scene then becomes too bright to detect detail

Hyper-D
With it’s
exceptional
dynamic range,
both extremes
are handled

Looking to the future


Hyper-D cameras are set to redefine what is acceptable or required for surveillance cameras as the industry absorbs
the picture quality and flexibility of this technology. For the future, the benefits of the technology extend far beyond
improved image quality. Functions such as BLC (Back Light Compensation), PWI (Peak White Inversion), and many
others may well become redundant. The resulting user friendliness for both the installer and end customer will help
to extend CCTV camera use into areas that have been traditionally resistant. The concept is uniquely appropriate for
the continuing drive towards more intelligence in the camera as systems are developed to offer features such as facial
recognition, motion tracking and alarm handling.
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Hyper-D series
General specifications
Product Code Hyper-D
Imaging System
PAL/NTSC Selectable by dipswitch
Camera Mount Top and bottom
Imager D1010 Digital Image Sensor
Effective pixels (HxV) PAL:720 x 540 / NTSC:720 x 540
Signal format PAL or NTSC
Scanning system 2:1 interlace
Horizontal resolution >480 (TV lines)
Vertical resolution >400 (TV lines)
Sensitivity <1.0 Lux (F1.2, 40 IRE AGC On)
Max saturated output 1.15V (peak white clipping)
Signal to noise ratio >50dB (0 gain, unified weighting)
Dynamic Range 95dB (14bit) Typical 120dB maximum
Video processing D1020 Digital Image Processor
White balance Auto tracing
Auto white balance range 2500K to 9500K
Electronic shutter Automatic / Fluorescent
Gamma 0.45
BLC 38K grid / Automatic configuring
AGC Automatic
Video output 1.0V pk-pk composite, via 75 BNC at rear of camera
Lens Options
Lens Mount C / CS type
Lenses Automatic configuration for Manual, DC and Video iris lenses via 4 pin square socket.
DC lens level adjustment Automatic
Synchronisation Internal or Line Lock (AC input required).
Line lock phase adjust Phase 1, 2, 3 and ± 180º.
Power Supply
Power source AC: 24V ±15% @ 50Hz/60Hz
DC: 12V -10% +15%
Mechanical
Focus adjustment Two point screw adjustment
Dimensions (mm) 137.5 (L) x 59.5 (H) x 65.5 (W)
Environmental
Operating temperature -10°C to +50°C
Ref: 07/03

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