
SNC-CH280
Network HD Bullet Camera --- V series
High-Quality 1080p HD Security Camera
with IR Illuminators and View-DR
Excellent 1080p HD picture quality, supporting
H.264 at 30 fps
3 Megapixel (1920 x 1440) maximum resolution
Three codecs (H.264, MPEG-4, JPEG) and a dual
streaming capability
The “Exmor” CMOS sensor incorporated to realize
high image quality and low noise
KEY FEATURES
• View-DR -- Sony’s innovative Wide Dynamic Range technology -- to
capture objects clearly and adaptively even under very harsh severe
backlight or highlight conditions.
Actual Images
IR Illuminator
OFF ON
(Images 1)
• Visibility Enhancer to optimize the brightness and color reproduction
of an image dynamically on a pixel-by-pixel basis while continuously
adapting to the scene, within the given dynamic range.
• Built-in IR (Infrared) illuminators to assist capturing objects in the dark
even under 0 lx, up to 15 m (49 feet) away.
Actual images of one of Sony’s
HD cameras with IR illuminators.
OFF ON
• IP66-rated waterproof and dust-tight feature for outdoor surveillance,
or indoor where water ingress may pose an issue.
• Easy Focus / Easy Zoom functions for easy installation.
• DEPA Advanced Intelligent Video and Audio Analytics to
trigger an alarm, based on user-defined rules.
• Equipped with a CF slot for on-board recording and wireless
operation capability with the optional SNCA-CFW5 802.11g card.
• Optical Day/Night function to switch
to Day or Night mode depending on
the light level.
• XDNR (eXcellent Dynamic Noise
Reduction) technology for clear
images without motion blur under low
illumination.
OFF
ON
• Powered by either AC 24V, DC 12V, or
PoE (Power over Eithernet) for easy
installation.
• Equipped with a built-in heater for
continued camera operation in cold
whether supported (-30 °C to +50 °C/
-22 °F to +122 °F)
• Equipped with a BNC connector and a
phono jack to instantly monitor the
video while installing the camera.
• ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface
Forum) conformance that ensures
greater interoperability and more
flexibility in building multiple-vendor
systems.
Actual Images

SPECIFICATIONS
Network
Recording Software
IMZ-NS100 Series
Recording Server
NSR-1000 Series
PC
HD monitor
SNC-CH280
SNC-CH280
Camera
Image device 1/2.8 type progressive scan “Exmor” CMOS sensor
Minimum illumination Color: 0.40 lx, B/W: 0 lx (IR ON)
Number of effective pixels
(H x V)
Electronic shutter speed 1s to 1/10000 s
Gain control Auto (3 levels)
Exposure control Auto, EV Compensation *
White balance mode Auto (ATW, ATW-PRO), Preset, One-push WB, Manual
Lens type Buil-in Vari-focal lens
Zoom ratio Optical 2.9X (x2 Digital Zoom)
Horizontal viewing angle 88.5 degrees to 32.3 degrees
Focal length f=3.1mm to 8.9 mm
F-number F1.2 (Wide), F2.1 (Tele)
Minimum objects distance 300 mm
Powered focus Yes (Easy Focus)
Powered zoom Yes (Easy Zoom)
IR illuminators Yes
Camera Features
*3
Day/Night
Wide-D View-DR (90dB)
Image enhancement Image enhancement Visibility Enhancer
Noise reduction XDNR
Image
Codec image size (H x V) 1920 x 1440, 1600 x 1200, 1680 x 1056, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 912, 1376 x 768, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 800,
Video compression format H.264, MPEG-4, JPEG
Codec streaming capability Dual streaming
Maximum frame rate H264: 20fps (1920 x 1440) / 30fps (1920 x 1080)
Audio
Audio compression G.711/G.726
Scene Analytics
Intelligent motion detection Yes (with built in Post Filter)
Rule filter Yes
Network
Protocols IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP(client/server), SMTP,DHCP, DNS,NTP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SNMP (MIB-2)
ONVIF conformance Yes
Wireless network Yes (with Option *
Number of clients 10
Authentication IEEE802.1X
Analog Monitor Output
Signal system NTSC / PAL
Horizontal resolution 600 TV lines
S/N ratio more than 50dB
Interface
Ethernet 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45)
Serial interface No
Card slots CF card x1
Analog video output BNC x 1
Analog monitor output Phono jack x 1
Sensor input x 1
Alarm output x 2
External microphone input Mini-jack (Monaural), MIC IN/LINE IN: 2.5VDC plug-in power
Audio line output Mini-jack (Monaural), Max output level: 1 Vrms
General
Mass 1690 g (3 lb 12 oz)
Dimensions ø93 x 186 mm (3 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches)
Power requirements PoE, AC24V, DC12V
Power consumption 33 W Max.
Starting temperature AC24V/DC12V : -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
Working temperature AC24V/DC12V : -30 °C to +50 °C (-22 °F to +122 °F) *
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Ingress protection IP66
Safety regulation UL2044, FCC 15B Class A, IC Class A, IEC60950-1, EN55022(A)+EN55024+EN50130-4, VCCI Class A, C-Tick Class A
System Requirements
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista(32bit), Windows 7(32bit)
Processor Intel Core2 Duo 2 GHz or higher
Memory 1 GB or more
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 6.0, Ver. 7.0, Ver. 8.0
Supplied Accessories
*1 VE off mode only. *2 View-DR off mode only. *3 Removable IR Cut Filter. *4 With optional SNCA-CFW5. *5 With a built-in heater.
*The SNC-CH280 includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
(F1.2/View-DR OFF/XDNR ON-Middle/VE OFF/AGC High/50 IRE [IP])
Approx. 3.27Megapixel
(2096×1561)
(Wave Length: 850nm [Typical], IR LED: 27pcs)
Yes
1280 x 720, 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 800 x 480, 768 x 576, 720 x 576, 704 x 576, 720 x 480,
640 x 480, 640x 368, 384 x 288, 320 x 240, 320 x 192 (H.264, MPEG-4, JPEG)
MPEG-4: 15fps (1920 x 1440) / 20fps (1920 x 1080)
JPEG: 10fps (1920 x 1440) / 15fps (1920 x 1080)
4
)
ø140 x 334.8mm (5 3/8 x 13 1/4 inches) (including arm)
PoE (IEEE802.3af) : 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
PoE (IEEE802.3af) : -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
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)
CD-ROM (User’s Guide, SNC Toolbox), Installation manual, Wire rope, +M4x8 screw, Warranty Booklet, Template
SNC-CH280
1
, Auto Slow Shutter *
2
5
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
186 (7
1/4)
Unit: mm (inches)
3/4
ø93 (3
/4)
90 (3 5/8)
93 (3 3
3/8)
DIMENSIONS
ø85 (3
3/8
)
R100 (4)
306 (12 1/8)
304 (12)
334.8 (13
)
Distributed by
MK10759V1OHB10SEP
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
© 2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
Features and specifications are as subject to change without notice.
The values for weight and dimension are approximate.
“SONY” and “make.believe” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
IPELA and “Exmor” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Windows, XP, and Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.