Sony SNCA-ZX104 User Manual

Hybrid Camera

4-412-923-12 (1)

Receiver

User’s Guide

Software Version 1.1 or later

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

SNCA-ZX104

Table of Contents

Overview

Features .................................................................. 3

How to Use This User’s Guide .............................. 4

System Requirements ............................................ 4

Preparation

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit ................... 5

Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox ..... 5

When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or

later ................................................................... 7

When using Windows Vista ............................... 8

When using Windows 7 ................................... 11

Accessing the System Using the Web

Browser ................................................................. 13

Administrating the unit

Basic Operations of the Setup Menu ................. 15

Logging in ........................................................ 15

Language .......................................................... 16

Configuration of the Administrator menu ........ 16

Displaying System Information

— System Menu ................................................... 16

System Tab ....................................................... 16

Initialize Tab ..................................................... 16

Configuring Serial PTZ Operations

— Serial Menu ..................................................... 17

Configuring the Network — Network Menu .... 18

Setting the SSL function — SSL Menu ............. 19

Setting tab ........................................................ 19

Setting the User — User Menu ........................... 21

Others

Using the SNC toolbox ........................................ 22

Starting SNC toolbox ....................................... 22

How to use SNC toolbox .................................. 22

Registering in My device ................................. 23

Changing the Device list display method ......... 25

Setting SNC toolbox options ............................ 25

Using the Firmware Upgrade ........................... 26

Glossary ................................................................ 27

Index ..................................................................... 29

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

NOTICE TO USERS

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Overview

• SNCA-ZX104 is an IPELA HYBRID-compatible hybrid camera receiver.

• The IPELA HYBRID-compatible camera connected to this unit’s SLOC port connects to an external network via this unit’s LAN port. Also, composite video signals via from a camera are output via this unit’s video output terminal.

• Up to 4 IPELA HYBRID-compatible cameras can be connected to this unit.

• An IPELA HYBRID-compatible camera’s pan, tilt and zoom, etc., functions can be controlled from a keyboard connected to this unit.

• The Serial PTZ function converts control signals input from the RS-485 port to TCP/IP packets and sends them via a network. Connect a keyboard compatible with the Pelco-D protocol to the RS-485 port.

• You can control up to 255 Serial PTZ-compatible cameras registered to a single SNCA-ZX104.

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Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

• “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• IPELA HYBRID” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• sloc™ is a trademark owned by the Intersil Corporation family of companies.

• Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or their respective makers.

Features

How to Use This User’s

System Requirements

Overview

Guide

This User's Guide explains how to operate this unit from a computer. The User’s Guide is designed to be read on the computer display. This section gives tips on making the most of the User’s Guide-read it before you operate the unit.

Jumping to a related page

When you read the User’s Guide on the computer display, you can click on a sentence to jump to a related page.

Software display examples

Note that the displays shown in the User’s Guide are explanatory examples. Some displays may be different from the ones that appear in actual use.

Printing the User’s Guide

Depending on your system, certain displays or illustrations in the User’s Guide, when printed out, may differ from those that appear on your screen.

As of August 2012, the following computing environment is necessary to access and operate this unit.

Windows XP Professional Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows XP and Windows Vista 32-bit versions and Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.

Web Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 6.0, Ver. 7.0, Ver. 8.0

Installation Manual (printed matter)

The supplied Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls of this unit, connection examples, and how to set up the unit. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before hand.

How to Use This User’s Guide / System Requirements

Preparation

Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox

The Preparation section explains what the administrator has to prepare after installing and connecting the unit but before setting the Serial PTZ function.

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

To connect the unit to a network, you need to assign a new IP address to the unit when you install it for the first time. You can assign an IP address by using SNC toolbox, which is stored on the supplied CD-ROM (see page 5).

This section explains how to assign an IP address to the unit using the supplied setup program and how to configure the network.

Before starting, connect the unit, referring to “Connection” in the supplied Installation Manual. Consult the administrator of the network about the assigned IP address.

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. A cover page appears automatically in your Web browser. If it does not appear automatically in the Web browser, double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

When you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, the “Auto play” pop-up may appear. For details, see “Installing software” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 8 or “Installing software” in “When using Windows 7” on page 11.

Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox. The File Download dialog opens.

When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, a message regarding the active contents may appear. For details, see “Installing software” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 7, “Installing software” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 8 or “Installing software” in “When using Windows 7” on page 11.

Preparation

Notes

• SNC toolbox may not operate correctly if you use a personal firewall or antivirus software in your computer. In that case, disable the software.

• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, disable the Windows Firewall function. Otherwise SNC toolbox will not operate correctly. For the setting, see “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 7, “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 9 or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows 7” on page 12.

Click File Open.

Note

If you click “Save” on the “File Download” dialog, you will not be able to perform set up correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

Install SNC toolbox on your computer using the wizard. If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and click Accept to continue with the installation.

Start SNC toolbox.

When you are using Windows Vista, the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” may appear. In this case, click Allow.

Click Search. SNC toolbox detects this unit or the camera connected to the local network and lists them.

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

Set the IP address.

To obtain the IP address automatically from a DHCP server:

Select Obtain an IP address automatically. The IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway are assigned automatically.

Note

Preparation

Tip

The factory setting of this unit’s network protocol is DHCP.

Select a unit to which you want to assign an IP address from the list and click Network. The account settings screen is displayed.

When you select Obtain an IP address automatically, make sure that the DHCP server is operating on the network.

To specify the IP address manually:

Select Use the following IP address, and type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway in the relevant boxes.

Set the HTTP port No. Normally, select 80 for the HTTP port No. To use another port number, type a port number between 1024 and 65535 in the text box.

Note

• To use other than port 80 for this unit, check with the network administrator first.

• The DNS server address setting that appears for this unit cannot be used.

Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click OK. If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is correctly assigned.

Register the name and password of the administrator and click OK. The factory settings for both items are “admin.” The Network Setting screen is displayed.

This unit can be directly accessed after settings have been completed by double-clicking it in the list.

The setting window of this unit is displayed on the Web br ow s er.

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

Display sample

If the message “File Download – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

Preparation

Note

If the IP address is not set correctly, the setting window does not appear after step 12. In that case, try to set the IP address again.

When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later

Installing software

A warning message regarding the active contents may appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox from CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:

Example: In case of SNC toolbox

If message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Yes .

Note

If you select Save in the “File Download – Security Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform the installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

The software installation starts.

Configuring Windows Firewall

SNC toolbox may not operate correctly depending on the configuration of Windows Firewall. (This unit may not be listed even if it is detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows Firewall configuration as follows:

Example: In case of SNC toolbox

Select Control Panel from the Start menu of Windows.

Select Security Center of the working field.

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

Preparation

Select Windows Firewall and select Off in the Windows Firewall dialog.

This unit will be listed. If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue with the following steps.

In the Add Program dialog, select SNC toolbox and click OK.

SNC toolbox is added to the Programs and Services list.

Click OK.

Select the “Exceptions” tab.

Click Add Program….

When the above procedure is completed, the unit connected to the local network is displayed in SNC toolbox.

When using Windows Vista

Installing software

A warning message regarding the active contents may appear when you install SNC toolbox from the CDROM. In this case, operate as follows:

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run program.

Note

If you select Save in the “File Download – Security Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Preparation

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Note

If you click Open folder to view files, the Web browser will not open automatically. In this case, double-click the “index.htm” file in the CD-ROM.

If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Yes .

If the message “File Download – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

If the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” appears, click Allow.

The software installation starts.

Starting the software

When you start SNC toolbox, the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” may appear. In this case, click Allow.

Configuring Windows Firewall

Select Control Panel from the Start menu of Windows.

Program name

Click Windows Firewall.

Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off. “User Account Control – Windows needs your permission to continue” may appear. In this case, click Continue.

Assigning the IP Address to the Unit

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