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Table of Contents
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Overview
Overview
Features
• High-quality Full HD (1080P) real-time monitoring,
up to 30 fps. (SNC-CH240/DH240/CH280/DH280)
• High-quality HD (720P) live images from camera can
be monitored at a maximum frame rate of 30 fps.
• High quality real-time streaming, up to image size
1920 × 1440. (SNC-CH240/DH240/CH280/DH280)
• Live images can be streamed in high-quality with
maximum SXGA (1280 × 1024) image size.
• Exmor CMOS sensor enables high-quality images for
streaming.
• View-DR and Visibility Enhancer enable clearer
images for streaming in the high contrast environment.
• XDNR enables clearer images for streaming in the
low lightness environment.
• Three video compression modes (video codecs)
JPEG/MPEG4/H.264 are supported.
• Single codec mode and dual codec mode are available.
• Easy Focus enables easier focus adjustment when it is
installed.
• Easy Zoom function enables remote adjustment of
view angle after installation. (SNC-CH180/CH280/
DH140/DH180/DH240/DH280)
• IR illuminator enables monitoring 0 lux lighting
condition up to 20 meters. (SNC-CH180/DH180/
CH280/DH280 only)
• Inserting the optional wireless card SNCA-CFW5*
enables wireless transmission of camera images.
(SNC-CH240/CH140/CH180/CH280**)
• An optional CF memory card allows you to save
images. (SNC-CH240/CH140/CH180/CH280**)
• “Edge Storage” for recording of video or audio signal
based on alarm detection (such as network block), and
same protocol real-time image streaming.
(SNC-CH240/CH140/CH180/CH280**)
• Intelligent motion detection, camera tampering
detection and audio detection functions.
• High-performance Echo Canceler purely eliminates
acoustic echo propagated from a loudspeaker to a
microphone of the camera.
• Ambient noise filter reduces noise for clear sound
streaming.
• Dynamic Range Compressor for optimal audio
streaming.
• Up to 10 users can view images from one camera at
the same time.
• Date/time can be superimposed on the image.
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant.
* SNCA-CFW5 is not available in some countries
and areas. For details, contact your authorized
Sony dealer.
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4
Features
How to Use This User’s
System Requirements
Guide
This User’s Guide explains how to operate the Network
Camera 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 camera.
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.
The illustrations of the camera and menu display in the
User’s Guide show the SNC-CH140, SNC-DH140 or
SNC-DH180, SNC-DH280 as an example.
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.
Installation Manual (printed matter)
The supplied Installation Manual describes the names
and functions of parts and controls of the Network
Camera, connection examples, and how to set up the
camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before
hand.
The following computer environment is necessary for
the computer to display images and the controls of the
camera.
(Aug. 2010)
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit version
only), Windows 7 (32-bit version only)
Authorized editions:
Windows XP: Professional
Windows Vista: Ultimate, Business
Windows 7: Ultimate, Professional
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 6.0, Ver. 7.0, Ver. 8.0
Firefox Ver.3.5 (Plug-in free viewer only)
Safari Ver.4.0 (Plug-in free viewer only)
Google Chrome Ver.4.0 (Plug-in free viewer only)
SNC-CH140/CH180/DH140/DH180
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz or higher
Memory
1 GB or more
Display
1600 × 1200 pixels or higher
SNC-CH240/DH240/CH280/DH280
Overview
About model name
SNC-DH240T and SNC-DH140T are indicated as
SNC-DH240 and SNC-DH140 respectively in this
manual, due to the similarities of the functions.
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz or higher
Memory
2 GB or more
Display
1600 × 1200 pixels or higher
(2560 × 1600 pixels or higher is recommended)
How to Use This User’s Guide
5
Preparation
Assigning an IP address using SNC
toolbox
Preparation
The Preparation section explains what the administrator
has to prepare for monitoring images after installation
and connection of the camera.
Assigning the IP
Address to the Camera
To connect the camera to a network, you need to assign
a new IP address to the camera when you install it for the
first time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
• Using SNC toolbox stored in the supplied CD-ROM
(see this page)
• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
commands (see page 121)
This section explains how to assign an IP address to the
camera using the SNC toolbox and how to configure the
network.
Before starting, connect the camera, referring to
“Connecting the Camera to a Local Network” in the
supplied Installation Manual.
Consult the administrator of the network about the
assigned IP address.
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 or assign
an IP address to the camera using another method. For
example, see “Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
Using ARP Commands” on page 121.
• 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 9, “Configuring
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista”
on page 11 or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
1
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, the “Auto
play” pop-up may appear. For details, see
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10.
2
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 8,
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 12.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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”.
6
Click Search.
SNC toolbox detects the network cameras
connected to the local network and lists them.
6
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
9
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
Tip
The factory setting of the camera network is DHCP
mode for both LAN and Wireless LAN.
7
Select a camera 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.
10
Set the DNS server address.
To obtain the DNS server addresses
automatically:
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
To specify the DNS server addresses manually:
Select Use the following DNS server address, and
type the Primary DNS server address and
Secondary DNS server address in the relevant
boxes.
11
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.
Preparation
8
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.
Note
When using a port number other than 80, check
with the network administrator first.
12
Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click
OK.
If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is
correctly assigned.
13
When setting is finished, to access the camera
directly, double-click the camera name in the list.
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Preparation
The viewer screen of the network camera is
displayed on the Web browser.
Display sample
Note
If the IP address is not set correctly, the viewer does not
appear after step 13. In that case, try to set the IP address
again.
When using Windows XP Service
If the message “File Download – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Program name
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.
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 Ye s.
Program name
The software installation starts.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the
“Information Bar” or “Security Warning” may appear.
In this case, operate as follows:
If the message “Information Bar” appears, click OK.
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If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install ActiveX Control….
If “ Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click
Install.
Program name
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
When accessing with Windows Vista or
Windows 7 in SSL communications
ActiveX control may not function properly. In such a
case, change the Internet Explorer settings.
3
Select Off in the Windows Firewall dialog.
The camera will be displayed in the list.
If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue
with the following steps.
Preparation
1
Click Tool(T), Internet Option(O).
2
Select Security Tab.
3
Select Tru s t ed s i t es in Security settings.
4
Click on Sites(S).
5
Enter the address of the camera in Add this Web
site to the zone. Be sure to add the protocol
(https://).
6
Click OK to complete the setting.
Restart Internet Explorer when the above procedure is
completed and access the camera.
Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate
correctly depending on the configuration of Windows
Firewall. (No cameras are shown in the list even if they
are detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows
Firewall configuration as follows:
4
Select the Exceptions tab.
5
Click Add Program….
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Select Security Center of the working field.
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Preparation
6
In the Add Program dialog, select SNC toolbox and
click OK.
SNC toolbox is added to the Programs and Services
list.
7
Click OK.
If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run program.
Program name
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.
When the above procedure is completed, the
camera connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
When using Windows Vista
Installing software
A warning message regarding the active contents may
appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox
from the CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s .
If the message “File Download – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Program name
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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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.
Program name
If the message “User Account Control – An unidentified
program wants access to your computer” appears, click
Allow.
The software installation starts.
If the message “User Account Control – Windows needs
your permission to continue” appears, click Continue.
If “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click
Install.
Program name
Preparation
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate
correctly depending on the configuration of Windows
Firewall. (No cameras are shown in the list even if they
are detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows
Firewall configuration as follows:
Starting the software
When you start software such as SNC toolbox, the
message “User Account Control – An unidentified
program wants access to your computer” may appear. In
this case, click Allow.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the information
bar or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case,
operate as follows:
If the message “Information Bar” appears, click Close.
Example: In the case of SNC toolbox
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
“User Account Control – Windows needs your
permission to continue” may appear. In this case,
click Continue.
If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
InstallActiveX Control….
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Preparation
4
Select Off in the General tab.
8
Click OK.
The cameras will be displayed in the list.
If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue
with the following steps.
5
Select the Exceptions tab.
6
Click Add Program….
7
If the Add Program dialog appears, select SNC
toolbox and click OK.
When the above procedure is completed, the
cameras connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
When using Windows 7
Installing software
A warning message regarding the active contents may
appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox
from the CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run program from your media.
SNC toolbox is added to the Program or port list.
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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the information
bar or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case,
operate as follows:
If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Yes .
If the message “File Download - Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install This Add-on for All Users on This
Computer....
Preparation
If the message “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program to make changes to this
computer?” appears, click Allow.
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox may not operate correctly depending on
the configuration of Windows Firewall. (No cameras are
shown in the list even if they are detected.) In this case,
confirm the Windows Firewall configuration as follows:
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 “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program from an unknown
publisher to make changes to this computer?” appears,
click Allow.
The software installation starts.
Example: In the case of SNC toolbox
To turn Windows Firewall off
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Preparation
4
Select Disable Windows Firewall.
The cameras will be displayed in the list.
To turn Windows Firewall on
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
4
Select Allow another program....
5
Add program.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
Select Allow a program or feature through
Windows Firewall.
When the above procedure is completed, the
cameras connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
Accessing the Camera
Using the Web Browser
After the IP address has been assigned to the camera,
check that you can actually access the camera using the
Web browser installed on your computer.
Use Internet Explorer as a Web browser.
The viewer window is displayed (in SSL
communication).
1
Start the Web browser on the computer and type the
IP address of the camera in the URL address bar.
The viewer window is displayed.
Display sample
Note
When accessing the camera, images will not be
displayed in the following conditions.
• When the maximum number of viewers exceeds 10
• The bit rate including new requests exceeds 16Mbps
Using the SSL function
Note
The model on sale in China does not support the SSL
function.
Preparation
When Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8
is used
When you enter the camera IP address, “Certificate
Error” may appear according to the status of the
certificate set on the camera. In this case, click Continue to this website (not recommended). to continue.
The welcome page appears (in SSL communication).
When “Allow HTTP connection for some
clients” (page 57) is checked
To use HTTP and SSL connections separately to access,
enter the following in the address box of the browser.
For HTTP connection
When Internet Explorer 6 is used
“Security Alert” dialog may appear according to the
status of the certificate. In this case, click Ye s to
continue.
For SSL connection
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
15
Preparation
When the viewer of the camera is
displayed for the first time
“Security Warning” is displayed. When you click Ye s ,
ActiveX control is installed and the viewer is displayed.
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) settings of Internet Explorer, the
image may not be displayed. In that case, disable
Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server
manually. For the setting of the Proxy server, consult
your network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be
logged in to the computer as Administrator.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
Windows Vista or Windows 7, the information bar or
“Security Warning” may appear. For details, see
“Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8,
“Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using
Windows Vista” on page 11 or “Installing ActiveX
Control” in “When using Windows 7” on page 13.
When using antivirus software, etc., on
the computer
• When you use antivirus software, security software,
personal firewall or pop-up blocker on your computer,
the camera performance may be reduced, for example,
the frame rate for displaying the image may be lower.
• The Web page displayed when you log in to the
camera uses JavaScript. The display of the Web page
may be affected if you use antivirus software or other
software described above on your computer.
Tip
The software is optimized for Internet Explorer using
medium font.
To display the viewer correctly
To operate the viewer correctly, set the security level of
Internet Explorer to Medium or lower, as follows:
1
Select Too ls from the menu bar for Internet
Explorer, then select Internet Options and click
the Security tab.
2
Click the Internet icon (when using the camera via
the Internet), or Local intranet icon (when using
the camera via a local network).
3
Set the slider to Medium or lower. (If the slider is
not displayed, click Default Level.)
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Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
Basic Configuration by
the Administrator
You can monitor the camera image by logging in with
the initial conditions set for this network camera. You
can also set various functions according to the installing
position, network conditions or purpose of the camera.
We recommend you configure the following items
before monitoring images from the camera.
Setting contentsSetting menu
Set the format of the image sent from the camera.Video codec Tab (page 45)
Select the White Balance mode according to the installation position.White balance (page 43)
Preparation
Select the brightness of the image sent from the camera.Exposure (page 42)
Select the quality of the image sent from the camera.Video codec Tab (page 45)
Select the view size of the image.View size (page 20)
Select whether the audio from the external microphone is sent or not.Audio codec (page 40)
Synchronize the date and time of the camera with those of the computer.Date & time Tab (page 35)
Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to an e-mail.e-Mail (SMTP) Menu (page 73)
Set the user access right for the camera.User Menu (page 68)
Set a place to be watched beforehand.Preset position Menu (page 70)
Prepare a panorama image.To create a full image (page 25)
Brightness (page 43)
Basic Configuration by the Administrator
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Operating the Camera
Administrator and User
This network camera identifies those who log in as the
This section explains how to monitor the image from the
camera using your Web browser (Internet Explorer).
Administrator or User.
The Administrator can use all the functions of this
network camera, including camera settings. The User
The functions of the camera should be set by the
Administrator. For the setting of the camera, see
“Administrating the Camera” on page 32.
can use the functions for monitoring the image and
audio from the camera, and control the camera. The
Viewer mode setting is used to restrict the user’s access
rights. There are five types of users.
Each type of user can use the corresponding functions below.
User
Operating the Camera
FunctionAdministrator
Monitor a live imagezzzzzz
View the date and timezzzzzz
Control the frame rate (JPEG mode only)zz––––
Control the image view sizezzzzz –
Save a still image and movie in the computerzzzzz –
Send an image file to the FTP serverzz––––
Send an image attached to an e-mailzz––––
Record an image in the memoryzz––––
Control the alarm output of the I/O port on the camerazz––––
Switch the Day/Night function modezz––––
Play an audio file (Voice alert)zz––––
Switch the TCP/UDP transmission mode (Available in
MPEG4/H.264 mode only)
Call the preset positionzzzz ––
Perform the pan/tilt/zoom operationzzz–––
Receive audiozzzzzz
Select the codec modezzzzz –
Control the setting menuz–––––
z Usable function
zz––––
FullPan/TiltPreset
position
LightView
– Not usable function
The access rights of the administrator and the user can
be set in “Setting the User — User Menu” of the
Administrator menu on page 68.
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Administrator and User
Logging in to System
Logging in as a user
1
Start the Web browser on your computer and type
the IP address of the camera you want to monitor.
Plug-in free viewer
This viewer allows the user to select from three image
display methods: JPEG, JPEG/FLASH or ActiveX
viewer.
JPEG method: JPEG images will be displayed in
sequence.
JPEG/FLASH method: JPEG images will be displayed
in sequence. Adobe Flash is required to display the
image.
ActiveX viewer method: The image can be viewed when
the image display is set to JPEG, MPEG4 or H.264.
The viewer is displayed.
Display sample:
Three types of viewer are available: ActiveX
viewer, Plug-in free viewer and custom homepage.
By default, ActiveX viewer is displayed. To switch
the viewer, make changes to the Viewer menu
(page 98).
Note
If the main viewer does not start correctly, the security
level of the Internet Explorer may be set to higher than
Medium. See “To display the viewer correctly” on
page 16 and check the security level.
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) Settings of Internet Explorer,
the camera image may not be displayed. In that case,
disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy
server manually. For the setting of the Proxy server,
consult your network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be
logged in to the computer as the Administrator.
Tip
Every page of this software is optimized for Internet
Explorer in Medium font.
Operating the Camera
About Viewers
You can use the following viewers.
ActiveX viewer
This viewer can monitor the camera image in any of the
JPEG, MPEG4 and H.264 video codecs.
You must install this viewer when you access the main
viewer for the first time.
When you display the main viewer of the
camera for the first time
When you access the network camera using ActiveX
viewer for the first time, the Security Warning appears.
Click Ye s and install ActiveX Control. You can use all
the functions of the viewer with ActiveX Control.
Logging in to System
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Configuration of Main
Viewer
This section explains the functions of the parts and
controls of the main viewer. For a detailed explanation
on each part or control, see the specified pages.
Control panel section
You can drag the panels to the monitor screen and
configure them.
To return to the operation panel, drag the panel and
configure the operation panel.
Click the to hide the detail setting menu or click it
again to show the menu.
Main viewer using ActiveX viewer
Main menu
Operating the Camera
Information panel
Check the date and time here.
View panel
Control panel
section
Monitor image
section
Main menu
ActiveX
Displays the ActiveX viewer.
Plug-in free
Displays the Plug-in free viewer.
Tool
You can download system utility from here. (page 28)
This operation is only available when you are logged in
as administrator.
Setup
Click to display the Administrator menu. (page 32)
You can operate this function only when logging in as
the administrator.
You can change the screen mode, size of the image,
image codec mode and frame rate. Also, still images and
movies can be saved (movie saving can also be stopped)
from here. Microphone and audio output levels can be
adjusted.
Screen Mode
Select Window or Full Screen.
View size
Selects the view size to be displayed.
Click View size list box to select the view size.
Select x1 to display images set in Image size of the
Camera menu. (page 46)
Select Full to display images according to the view size.
Select Fit to display images according to the view size,
with fixed aspect ratio.
Language
Set language from pull-down.
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Configuration of Main Viewer
Image Codec
Select an image codec mode.
Frame rate
(Displayed only when the camera image is in JPEG.)
Selects the frame rate to transmit images.
(Capture)
Click to capture a still image shot by the camera and to
store it in the computer. Click to open the folder to be
saved.
Note
In the case of Windows VISTA or Windows 7, if
“Enable Protected Mode” is checked in Control
Panel-Internet Option-Security, still images cannot be
shot.
(Run)/(Stop Save Video)
Runs and stops Save Video. Click to open the folder
to be saved.
Note
In the case of Windows VISTA or Windows 7, if
“Enable Protected Mode” is checked in Control
Panel-Internet Option-Security, video content cannot be
saved.
Camera control panel
This panel allows you to control the camera’s pan/tilt/
home position and zoom (page 24). In addition, you can
obtain authority to operate the camera in exclusive
control mode.
Image action
Select the mode of operation from Off, Area zoom and
Vector dragging.
Operating the Camera
Volum e
Use the slide bar to adjust the volume for sound output
level.
When you click , the icon changes to and the
output from the speaker stops. To output sound from the
speaker, click again.
Microphone volume
This is displayed when Audio codec (page 40) in the
Common tab of the Camera menu is set to On, and a user
with audio enabled in the User Menu accesses the
device.
Use the slide bar to adjust the microphone volume.
When you click , the icon changes to and the
microphone input stops. To input the microphone, click
again.
Pan/Tilt control
Click the arrow button the direction in which you want
to move the camera. Keep it pressed to move the camera
continuously.
To return to the home position, click .
Zoom control
Press to zoom out, and press to zoom in.
Zooming continues while the button remains pressed.
Exclusive control
Click this button to display the time remaining for
operation authority. However, if operation authority has
not been obtained, the waiting time is displayed.
Note
Set the Exclusive control mode in the System Tab of the
System Menu to On to perform exclusive control
(page 34).
Panorama panel
If you click on the Panorama panel, the image of that
place is displayed on the monitor.
Configuration of Main Viewer
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Trigger panel
Select the Preset position name from the list. The
camera will move to the preset position that you have
stored in memory using the Preset position menu.
Others panel
(The Other panel is displayed in the case of an MPEG4
or H.264 image.)
You can switch between TCP and UDP (Unicast/
Operating the Camera
The above is displayed only when Viewer mode
(page 69) is set to Full, and one or more triggers are
enabled in the Trigger menu (page 88).
The configured functions are displayed as buttons on
this panel.
Multicast).
Each click switches the transmission mode of the video/
audio data between TCP mode, Unicast mode, and
Multicast mode (page 27).
Monitor image
Click the function button you want to use on the Trigger
panel. The selected function is activated. The selectable
functions are as follows:
• send still image files attached to an e-mail (page 26)
• send still image files to an FTP server (page 26)
• Record still image files (page 26)
• control the alarm output (page 27)
• switch the Day/Night function on/off (page 27)
• play the audio file stored in the camera (page 27)
Preset position panel
The above is displayed only when one or more preset
positions are stored in memory.
The registered preset position is displayed.
If you select a thumbnail when registering a preset
position, it will be displayed with a thumbnail.
The image shot by the camera is shown here.
There are two modes for on-screen pan/tilt/zoom
operation using a mouse: Area zoom mode and Vector
dragging mode.
In the Area zoom mode, clicking will pan or tilt the
camera towards the center of the image. The Area zoom
will move the camera in the direction that displays the
area selected by the operator and zooms in at the same
time. The operator can choose a part of the image to
view and zoom in by surrounding an area with a frame
by dragging the mouse.
In the Vector dragging mode, the camera pans or tilts in
the dragged direction. How long you drag the mouse
determines the speed. Releasing the button on the mouse
after dragging stops the panning or tilting of the camera.
You can also use the camera control panel bar to pan or
tilt.
The zoom operation using the mouse wheel is available
in all modes.
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Configuration of Main Viewer
Plug-in free viewer
Main viewer using Plug-in free viewer
Control bar
The following operation buttons are available.
Display sample:
Camera list
Control bar
Monitor screen
Monitor screen
There are two modes for on-screen pan/tilt/zoom
operation using a mouse: Area zoom mode and Vector
dragging mode. A control bar is displayed on the screen.
In the Area zoom mode, clicking will pan or tilt the
camera towards the center of the image. The Area zoom
will move the camera in the direction that displays the
area selected by the operator and zooms in at the same
time. The operator can choose a part of the image to
view and zoom in by surrounding the area with a frame
by dragging the mouse.
In the Vector dragging mode, the camera pans or tilts in
the dragged direction. How long you drag the mouse
determines the speed. Releasing the button on the mouse
after dragging stops the panning or tilting of the camera.
You can also use the tool bar to pan or tilt.
The zoom operation using the mouse wheel is available
in all modes.
Setting
You can set the streaming method, image size,
frame rate, PTZ operation mode, trigger selection
and image codec.
Streaming start button
Starts streaming. (Appears while stops streaming.)
Streaming stop button
Stops streaming. (Appears while streaming.)
Trigger run button
Runs the selected trigger.
(Displayed only when
menu
(page 69) is set to
triggers are enabled in the
Preset
Select a preset position to move the camera to the
registered preset position.
(Displayed only when a camera preset position is
registered.)
Save still image button
Captures still images taken by the camera and saves
them to the computer.
Audio output volume slider
Use the slider to adjust the volume. Clicking the
button will stop sound output.
(Displayed only when ActiveX is set for
Streaming method in Setting, and Audio codec
in the Camera Menu (page 40) is set to On.)
Control waiting time and control time for exclusive
control
Exclusive control button
Viewer mode
Full
, and one or more
Trigger menu
from
(page 88).)
User
Operating the Camera
Camera list
The camera list is displayed when Camera list is set to
On in the viewer menu, and at least one camera is
registered.
Using Solid PTZ function
You can operate the camera by using the Solid PTZ
function, which provides panning, tilting and zooming
by adjusting the position and zooming ratio from the
maximum image size (1280×720 or 1280×1024
(SNC-CH180/SNC-DH180/SNC-CH140/
SNC-DH140), 1920×1080 or 1920 ×1440
(SNC-CH240/SNC-DH240/CH280/DH280)
(page 37)), without moving the camera. There are three
modes of camera operation: Area zoom mode, Vect or dragging mode and PTZ Control bar. You can control
pan/tilt and zoom in either mode.
Configuration of Main Viewer
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The available functions for the camera operation modes
vary according to the viewer display. The available
functions are as follows:
Plug-in free viewer
JPEGJPEG/
FLASH
ActiveX
Operation from
control panel
ActiveX
viewer
a×××
Pan/Tilt control
Click the arrow button in the direction in which you
want to move the camera. Keep it pressed to move the
camera continuously.
To return to the home position, click .
Zoom control
Click to zoom out, and click to zoom in.
Zooming continues while the button remains pressed.
Area zoomaaaa
Vector draggingaaaa
PTZ control bar×aa×
Note
The four edges of the image may be dark depending on
the zoom position. This is a phenomenon related to the
structure of the camera, and does not cause a problem.
Operating the Camera
Notes
• Pan/Tilt limitation
The solid PTZ function controls streaming by
cropping or reducing a maximum size image.
Thus, the more the camera zooms out, the less area to
be panned or tilted, and becomes unavailable at the
WIDE setting.
• Zoom limitation
The solid PTZ function enables you to display an area
Panning and tilting by clicking the
monitor image (Area zoom mode
only)
Click on the monitor image, and the camera moves so
that the clicked portion is positioned at the center of the
display.
of 1/16 the maximum image size (Aspect ratio: 1:4),
when zoomed in at the TELE setting.
An image cannot be enlarged beyond this.
And the whole area shot in the maximum image size
will be displayed if the camera is zoomed out at the
WIDE setting.
The solid PTZ function’s zoom is performed digitally;
therefore, some deterioration in image quality may be
observed at the TELE setting.
Panning, tilting and zooming by
Controlling via the control panel
(Operation common to Area zoom
mode and Vector dragging mode)
You can operate the camera direction, zoom, and focus
by using the control panel for the monitor image
currently displayed.
specifying the area (Area zoom
mode only)
Click and hold the left button of the mouse on the
monitor image, and drag the mouse diagonally to draw a
red frame around the portion you want to enlarge. The
camera moves so that framed portion is positioned at the
center of the display and is zoomed in.
Note
When the specified area is zoomed in, the center may be
shifted or some portion of the image may appear out of
the monitor image section. In this case, click the point
you want to move to the center or click the arrow button
on the camera control panel.
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Configuration of Main Viewer
Panning and tilting by dragging the
Using pan/tilt/zoom operations with
screen (Vector dragging mode
only)
When you click on the starting point on the image and
drag to the end point, the camera pans/tilts in the
direction of the arrow from the starting point to the end
point. The speed of operation is determined by the
length of arrow. Releasing the button on the mouse stops
the panning/tilting of the camera.
Moving the camera to a preset
position (Common operations in
Area zoom and Vector dragging
modes)
Select a preset position name from the Preset position
panel. The camera will move to the preset position that
you have stored in memory using the Preset position
menu (page 70).
Multiple preset positions can be organized by group
according to setting.
the displayed control bar (PTZ
Control bar only)
Pan/Tilt operations
Click the arrow of the direction you wish to move the
camera. Continue clicking on the arrow to keep moving
the direction of the camera.
Zoom operation
Click to zoom out, click to zoom in. The zoom
operation continues while you are clicking on the
button.
Controlling the Camera on a Full
Image
When the camera is in controllable condition, the full
image appears on the panorama panel.
The full image is the still image of entire area to be shot
by the camera in reduced-sized image. By clicking on
the full image, the selected location appears on the
panorama panel.
Operating the Camera
To create a full image
Create the full image with Capture full image in the
Initialize tab of the System menu. See page 39 for
details.
Tip
Make sure to recreate the full image when you move the
camera position or change the layout around the camera.
To display a specified position on the
monitor
1
Create the full image and display on the monitor.
2
Click the potion you want to see on the full image.
Configuration of Main Viewer
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The current specified position appears on the monitor
screen.
Using the Trigger Button
You can execute various functions by clicking their
respective buttons on the Trigger panel.
Sending a monitor image via e-mail
You can send a captured still image by attaching it to an
e-mail.
To use this function, you need to make e-Mail (SMTP)
active and set the address in the Trigger menu of the
Administrator menu properly (page 88).
1
Operating the Camera
Click e-Mail (SMTP) on the Trigger panel.
The still image of the moment you click is captured,
and your e-mail with the image file attached is sent
to the specified mail address.
Sending a monitor image to an FTP
server
You can send a captured still image to the FTP server.
To use this function, you need to make FTP active and
set the address in the Trigger menu of the Administrator
menu properly (page 88).
1
Click FTP client on the Trigger panel.
The still image of the moment you click is captured,
and the image file is sent to the FTP server.
Recording a camera image as a still
image
You can capture a camera image as a still picture and
record it.
SNC-DH240/DH140/DH180/CH280 can record images
in its built-in memory or CF memory card (not
supplied). SNC-DH240/DH140/DH180/DH280 can
only record images in its built-in memory.
To use this function, you need to make Image memory
active and set the details in the Trigger menu of the
Administrator menu (page 88).
1
Click Image memory on the Trigger panel.
The still image of the moment you click is captured,
and the image file is recorded.
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Using the Trigger Button
Controlling Alarm out 1, 2
You can control Alarm out 1, 2.
To use this function, you need to make Alarm out 1 or
Alarm out 2 active in the Trigger menu of the
Administrator menu (page 89).
1
Click Alarm out 1 or Alarm out 2 on the Trigger
panel.
The alarm output is switched by clicking.
The alarm output mode can be selected from
Togg le or Timer of Alarm out 1, 2 in the Trigger
menu (page 89).
Tip
For the connection of peripheral devices to the alarm
output of the I/O port, see the supplied Installation
Manual.
Controlling the Day/Night function
You can set the Day/Night function to On (night mode)
and Off (day mode).
To use this function, you need to make Day/Night active
in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu
(page 89).
1
Click Day/Night on the Trigger panel.
Each click switches the Day/Night function
alternately between On (night mode) and Off (day
mode).
Switching TCP/UDP
Transmission Mode
You can select TCP or UDP as the communication port
for video/audio data.
This function can be used when Mode (video codec
mode) is set to MPEG4 or H.264 and the ActiveX
viewer is used.
Notes
• The function may not operate correctly if you use
personal firewall software or antivirus software on
your computer. In that case, disable the software or
select the TCP mode.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
Windows Vista, or Windows 7, disable “Windows
Firewall”. For details, see “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack
2 or later” on page 9, “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 11, or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
1
Select TCP, Unicast or Multicast from the
Connection drop-down list in the Others panel.
Operating the Camera
Note
If Day/Night in the Trigger-Day/Night menu (page 89)
is set to Auto, you cannot control the Day/Night
function by clicking Day/Night.
Playing an audio file stored in the
camera
You can play an audio file previously stored in the
camera using the SNC audio upload tool.
To use this function, you need to make Voice alert1, Voice alert2 and Voice alert3 active in the Trigger menu
of the Administrator menu (page 89).
1
Click Voi ce a le rt 1, Voice alert2 or Voice alert3 on
the Trigger panel.
Playback of the selected audio file starts and the
playback sound is output from the speaker
connected to the camera.
TCP: This is normally selected.
When TCP is selected as the communication port,
HTTP communication is adopted for video/audio
communications.
HTTP is the protocol used for reading the usual
Web page.
In an environment capable of reading Web pages,
you can watch or listen to video/audio by selecting
the TCP port.
Unicast: When Unicast is selected as the
communication port, RTP (Real-time Transport
Protocol) is adopted for video/audio
communications. Since RTP is the protocol for
running video/audio data, the video/audio playback
is smoother than when TCP (HTTP) is selected. If
a firewall is installed between the camera and the
computer, or depending on the network
environment, video/audio may not play back
properly when Unicast is selected. In this case,
select TCP.
Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode
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Multicast: This protocol is selectable when
Multicast streaming (page 48) is On. When
Multicast is selected as the transmission port, RTP
(Real-time Transport Protocol) and UDP multicast
techniques are adopted for video/audio
transmission. By selecting it, the network
transmission load of the camera can be reduced. If
a router that does not correspond to a multicast or
firewall is installed between the camera and the
computer, video/audio may not play back properly.
In this case, select TCP or Unicast.
Operating the Camera
Using the System Utility
You can download system utility from the tools tab on
the main menu.
To use the utility, click Download to begin download.
SNC viewer
SNC viewer is an application which allows you to set the
initial state of the viewer.
Installing the SNC viewer
1
Execute the downloaded SNCViewer.msi file.
2
Install the SNC viewer following the instructions
on the wizard.
When the license agreement policies are displayed,
agree after reading them carefully and install the
SNC viewer.
Using the SNC viewer
Click SNC viewer in the control panel.
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Using the System Utility
Connection tab
You can set the connection method.
Select the start-up connection from: TCP, Unicast, and Multicast.
If TCP connection is selected, you can configure proxy
settings by selecting Use proxy.
Tip
The operation mode of Solid PTZ have been changed for
this device.
Audio tab
Operating the Camera
View tab
Screen mode
You can select Window or Full.
View size
You can select the view size.
Volum e
Muting: Select this option for Muting the sound at
start-up.
Use the slide bar to set the volume for start-up sound
output.
Mic
Muting: Select this option for Muting the microphone
sound at start-up.
Use the slide bar to set the volume for start-up
microphone input.
Save tab
JPEG framerate
You can set the frame rate for JPEG.
Image action
Select from the image operation modes Area zoom,
Vector dragging and Off.
Specify a folder to save the still images and movies to.
Using the System Utility
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Note
When using the operating system of Windows VISTA or
Windows 7, you can not save video if “Enable Protected
Mode” is checked in the Control Panel-Internet OptionSecurity.
Using the SNC desktop viewer
When installation is finished, SNC desktop viewer is
displayed on the side bar of Windows Vista or Desktop
in the case of Windows 7.
Joystick tab
Operating the Camera
You can assign the joystick buttons here.
SNC Desktop viewer
The gadget that displays the camera image on the side
bar of Windows Vista or Desktop in the case of
Windows 7.
Installing the SNC desktop viewer
1
Click Download.
When the license agreement policies are displayed
on the SNC desktop viewer download screen, agree
after reading them carefully and download the SNC
desktop viewer.
2
Execute the downloaded SncDesktopViewer.gadjet
file.
Camera address
Set the IP address for the camera to display on the
Gadget.
Frame rate
Select the frame rate for the image to display on the
Gadget.
Image size
Select the image size for the image to display on the
Gadget.
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Using the System Utility
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