Sony SNC-DF40N-R Quick User Guide
Network Camera
3-857-259-11 (1)
User’s Guide
Software Version 1.0
SNC-DF40N/DF40P
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Power Supply
Caution for U.S.A. and Canada
The SNC-DF40N/DF40P operates on 24V AC or 12V
DC.
The SNC-DF40N/DF40P automatically detects the
power.
Use a Class 2 power supply which is UL Listed (in the
U.S.A.) or CSA-certified (in Canada).
For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference wll not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Caution for other countries
The SNC-DF40N/DF40P operates on 24V AC or 12V
DC.
The SNC-DF40N/DF40P automatically detects the
power.
Use a power supply which complies with the safety
regulation of the country where the unit is used.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may
influence the picture of the unit.
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If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
Sony's Business Information Center (BIC) at
1-800-686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services
Center
6900-29, Daniels Parkway, PMB 330
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No: SNC-DF40N
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die
niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur
van het apparaat.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch
vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen
vervangen worden door vakbekwaam
servicepersoneel.
• Gooi de batterij miet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in
voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze
verwerket worden.
NOTICE TO USERS
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part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to
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Table of Contents
Overview
Features .................................................................. 6
Camera section ................................................... 6
Network section, Control section ....................... 6
Others ................................................................. 6
How to Use This User’s Guide .............................. 7
Precautions ............................................................. 7
Operating Precautions ........................................ 7
System Requirements ............................................ 8
Preparation
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera ............ 9
Assigning the IP Address Using the Setup
Program ............................................................ 9
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser 11
Basic Configuring by the Administrator ........... 12
Operating the Camera
Administrator and User ..................................... 13
Logging in to Homepage — Welcome Page ...... 14
Logging in as a User ........................................ 14
Displaying the setting window for the
administrator directly ..................................... 14
About Viewers .................................................. 15
Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 16
Main menu ....................................................... 16
Camera Control Section ................................... 16
Monitor Image .................................................. 17
Controlling the Monitor Image .......................... 17
Monitoring the camera image .......................... 17
Zooming in the monitor image ......................... 18
Capturing a Monitor Image ............................... 18
Capturing a monitor image .............................. 18
Saving the captured image ............................... 19
Sending an Image File ......................................... 19
Sending a Monitor Image via E-mail ............... 19
Sending a Monitor Image to an FTP Server ..... 19
Recording a Still Image in the Built-in Memory of
the Camera ........................................................... 20
Controlling Alarm output ................................... 20
Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode ......... 21
Administrating the Camera
Basic Operations of Administrator Menu ......... 22
How to set Administrator menu ....................... 22
Configuration of Administrator Menu ............. 23
Configuring the System
— System setting menu .......................................24
System Tab ........................................................24
Date & time Tab ................................................25
Initialize Tab .....................................................26
System log Tab .................................................26
Access log tab ...................................................26
Setting the Camera Image and Audio
— Camera setting Menu .....................................27
Common Tab ....................................................27
Picture Tab ........................................................28
MPEG4 Tab ......................................................29
JPEG Tab ..........................................................30
Reset Tab ..........................................................30
Configuring the Network — Network setting
Menu .....................................................................31
Network Tab ..................................................... 31
PPPoE Tab - Setting of PPPoE Connection ......32
Dynamic IP address notification Tab
— Notifying the IP Address ...........................33
Setting the User
— User setting Menu ...........................................34
Setting the Security
— Security setting Menu .....................................35
Sending an Image via mail
— e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu .........................36
Common Tab — Setting the SMTP Function ...36
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the mail sending
mode when detecting the alarm ......................37
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
mail sending mode ..........................................38
Sending Images to FTP Server
— FTP client setting Menu .................................39
Common Tab
— Setting the FTP Client Function ................39
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client
action when detecting the alarm .....................40
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the Periodical
FTP Client Activity ........................................41
Recording Images in Memory
— Image memory setting Menu .........................42
Common Tab
— Setting the Image memory Function .........42
Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image
Memory Function when Detecting the Alarm 43
Periodical recording Tab — Setting the Periodical
recording mode ...............................................44
Directory Structure of Image Memory .............44
Downloading Images from the Camera
— FTP server setting Menu ................................ 45
Setting the Alarm Output
— Alarm output setting Menu ............................46
Alarm out 1, 2 Tab ............................................46
Setting the Operations from the Viewer Page
— Trigger setting Menu ......................................47
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Setting the Schedule
— Schedule setting Menu ................................... 48
Setting the Alarm Buffer — Alarm buffer setting
Menu ..................................................................... 49
Setting the Motion Detection Function
— Motion detection setting Menu ...................... 50
Setting the Motion Detection Area,
Sensitivity and Threshold level ...................... 50
Others
Using the Supplied Setup Program .................... 52
Starting the Setup Program .............................. 52
Bandwidth Control Tab .................................... 52
Date time Tab ................................................... 53
PPPoE Tab ........................................................53
Rebooting the Camera ...................................... 54
Using the SNC audio upload tool
— Transmitting Audio to Camera .....................54
Installing the SNC audio upload tool ............... 54
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......... 55
Using the SNC audio upload tool .....................55
Using the SNC video player — Playing Video/
Audio File Recorded on Camera ........................ 56
Downloading the SNC video player ................. 56
Using the SNC video player ............................. 56
Using the Custom Homepage Installer .............. 57
Uploading the Custom Homepage
Installer to the Camera ................................... 57
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera Using
ARP Commands .................................................. 59
Using the SNMP ...................................................60
1. Inquiry Commands ...................................... 60
2. Setting Commands ...................................... 60
Specifications ........................................................ 62
Index ..................................................................... 64
Table of Contents
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Overview
Overview
Features
This is dome-shaped color video camera for which
the 1/4 type Super HAD CCD
following features.
®
is adopted. It has the
Camera section
• Includes the Vari-focal auto iris lens as the standard
equipment. The focal length of the lens is from 3.0
mm to 8.0 mm.
• The best picture quality is available in the lowest light
degree (0.8 lux) to the object (in the color mode).
• High quality CCD and the clear dome cover enable to
get high sensitivity.
• Various exposure modes (Auto Iris lens, CCD Iris,
Manual).
Network section, Control section
• Real-time monitoring of the image and sound from the
camera is possible using the Web browser on the
computer.
• MPEG4 video compression allows smooth streaming
of motion pictures with 30 fps (QVGA size). Motion
JPEG video streaming is also possible by selecting the
JPEG video compression format.
• The commercially available microphone can be
connected to the plug-in power type microphone input
(standard voltage 2.4 V) terminal (mini jack,
monaural).
• The motion detection function (in MPEG4 mode), one
sensor input terminal and two alarm output terminals
are equipped. You can send image as an attached file
of a mail or send to FTP server. You can also control
the peripheral equipments connected to the alarm
output terminals.
• The pre-alarm function and the post-alarm function
are equipped, by which the image and audio of before/
after the moment of alarm detection can be forwarded.
• Multicast streaming is equipped.
Others
• Corresponding to PoE (Power of Ethernet).
• The camera is supplied with the IP Setup Program for
easy performance of the network setting.
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Features
How to Use This User’s
Precautions
Guide
This User’s Guide explains how to operate the SNCDF40N/DF40P Network Camera from a computer.
The User’s Guide is written to be read on the computer
display.
As this section gives tips on using the User’s Guide, read
it before you operate the camera.
Jumping to the related page
When you read the User’s Guide on the computer
display, click on the sentence to jump to the 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 which appear as you operate the
application software.
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 as portrayed on your screen.
Installation Manual (printed matter)
The supplied Installation Manual describes the names
and functions of parts and controls of the Network
Camera, connecting examples and how to set up the
camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before
operating.
This Sony product has been designed with safety in
mind. However, if not used properly electrical products
can cause fires which may lead to serious body injury.
To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the following.
Heed the safety precautions
Be sure to follow the general safety precautions and the
“Operating Precautions.”
In case of a breakdown
In case of system breakdown, discontinue use and
contact your authorized Sony dealer.
In case of abnormal operation
• If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell,
• If water or other foreign objects enter the cabinet, or
• If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet:
1
Disconnect the camera cable and the connecting
cables.
2
Contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store
where you purchased the product.
Operating Precautions
Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following
locations:
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to
heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)
• Close to sources of strong magnetism
• Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic
radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters
• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
Overview
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation
around the camera.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally
packed at the factory or in materials of equal quality.
Cleaning
• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical
filter.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of
the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a
soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene
or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.
How to Use This User’s Guide / Precautions
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Overview
System Requirements
These are the requirements for the computer that
displays the image or controls the camera.
Processor
Pentium III, 1 GHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2 GHz or
higher recommended)
RAM
256 MB or more
OS
Windows 2000/XP
Web browser
Internet Explorer Ver. 5.5 or Ver.6.0
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System Requirements
Preparation
The Preparation section explains what the administrator
has to prepare for monitoring the 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 the
camera for the first time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
• Using the setup program stored in the supplied CDROM (see page 9)
• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
commands (see page 59)
This section explains how to assign an IP address to the
camera using the supplied setup program and how to
configure the network.
4
Install the IP Setup Program to your computer
following the wizard displayed.
If the Software License Agreement is displayed,
read it carefully and accept the agreement to
continue the installation.
5
Start the IP Setup Program.
The program detects the SNC-DF40N/DF40P
cameras connected to the local network and lists
them on the Network tab window.
Preparation
Before starting, connect the camera to a local network,
referring to “Connections” in the supplied Installation
Manual.
Consult the administrator of the network about the
assigned IP address.
Assigning the IP Address Using the Setup Program
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your CDROM drive.
After a short time a window will open displaying
the files on the CD-ROM.
2
Click the Setup icon of IP Setup Program.
The “File Download” dialog opens.
3
Click Open.
Note
If you click “Save this program to disk” on the “File
Download” dialog, you cannot install correctly.
Delete the downloaded file, and click Setup icon
again.
6
Click on the camera to which you want to assign a
new IP address in the list.
The network settings for the selected camera are
displayed.
7
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.
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Preparation
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.
8
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.
Note
You cannot change the Administrator name and
Administrator password in this step. To change
these items, See “Setting the User — User setting
Menu” on page 34.
11
Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click
OK.
If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is
correctly assigned.
12
To access the camera directly, double-click the
camera name on the list.
The welcome page of the network camera SNC-DF40N/
DF40P is displayed.
Note
The Third DNS server address and Fourth DNS
server address are invalid for this camera.
9
Set the HTTP port No.
Normally select 80 for the HTTP port No. To use
another port number, select the text box and type a
port number between 1024 and 65535.
10
Type the Administrator name and Administrator
password.
The default settings of both items are “admin.”
Note
If the IP address is not set correctly, the welcome page
does not appear after step 12. In this case, try to set the
IP address again.
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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
When the IP address has been assigned to the camera,
check that you can actually access the camera using the
Web browser installed in your computer.
Use Internet Explorer as the Web browser.
1
Start the Web browser on the computer and type the
IP address of the camera in the URL box.
The welcome page of “Network Camera SNCDF40N” or “Network Camera SNC-DF40P” is
displayed.
2
Click Enter.
The main viewer is displayed.
Preparation
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) Settings on Internet Explorer,
the image may not be displayed. In this case, disable
Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server
manually. For setting the Proxy server, consult your
network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX viewer on Windows 2000
or Windows XP, you should have logged in the
computer as the Administrator.
Tip
Every page of this software is optimized as display
character size Medium for Internet Explorer.
To display the Welcome page correctly
To operate the welcome page correctly, set the security
level of the Internet Explorer to Medium or lower, as
follows:
When the main viewer is correctly displayed, the IP
address assignment is completed.
When the main viewer of the camera is
displayed for the first time
When you click Enter, “Security warning” is displayed.
When you click OK, the ActiveX control is installed and
the main viewer is displayed.
1
Select Too l from the menu bar for Internet
Explorer, then select Internet Options and
Security tab in sequence.
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.)
When using antivirus software in the
computer
• When you use antivirus software in 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 the camera
uses Java Script. The display of the Web page may be
affected if you use antivirus software in your
computer.
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
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Preparation
Basic Configuring by the Administrator
You can monitor the image of the camera only logging
in with the initial condition of this network camera. You
can also set various functions according to the install
position, network condition or purpose of the camera.
We recommend you configure the following items
before monitoring the image from the camera.
Setting contents Setting menu
Set the camera function suitable for the installation place. Exposure mode (page 28)
Set the format of the image sent from the camera (MPEG 4 or
JPEG).
Select the brightness of the image sent from the camera. Bright (page 29)
Select the quality of the image sent from the camera. MPEG4 Tab (page 29)
Select the size of the image sent from the camera. Image size (page 27)
Select weather the audio from the camera microphone is sent or
not.
Accord date and time of the camera with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 25)
Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to a
mail.
Set the access right of the user for the camera. Security setting Menu
Video mode (page 27)
JPEG Tab (page 30)
Microphone (page 28)
e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu
(page 36)
(page 35)
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Basic Configuring by the Administrator
Operating the Camera
The Operating the Camera section explains how to
monitor the image from the camera using the Web
browser. Use Internet Explorer as the Web browser.
The functions of the camera should be set by the
Administrator. For setting the camera, see
“Administrating the Camera” on page 22.
Function Administrator
Switch the TCP/
UDP transmission
mode (Available in
MPEG4 mode
only)
Control the audio z zzz
Control the setting
menu
z Usable function
zz––
z –––
Full Light View
User
– Not usable function
Administrator and User
This network camera classifies the people who log in
into the Administrator and the User.
The Administrator can use all functions of this network
camera including camera setting. The functions the
User can use are monitoring the image and audio from
the camera, and controlling the camera. The Viewer
mode setting restricts the user's access right, and the
user is classified as the one of three types.
Each type of the user can use the following functions.
Function Administrator
Monitor a live
image
Watch date and
time
Control the frame
rate (Usable only
when JPEG mode
is selected)
Control the image
view size
Zoom a image by
the digital zoom
Save the still image
in the computer
Send an image file
to the FTP server
Send an image
attached to a mail
Record an image
on the inside
memory of the
camera
Control the Alarm
out of the I/O port
on the camera main
unit
z zzz
z zzz
zz––
zzz–
zzz–
zzz–
zz––
zz––
zz––
zz––
Full Light View
User
The access rights of the administrator and the user can
be set in “Setting the User — User setting Menu” on the
Administrator menu for the administrator on page 34.
Operating the Camera
Administrator and User
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Logging in to Homepage
— Welcome Page
3
Select the viewer language.
Click English or Japanese at the bottom of the
welcome page.
4
Click Enter.
The main viewer appears.
Logging in as a User
1
Start the web browser on the computer and type the
IP address of the camera you want to monitor.
Operating the Camera
The welcome page of Network Camera SNCDF40N/DF40P is displayed.
2
Select the viewer.
The usable viewers differ depending on the video
mode (page 27) of the camera.
When the video mode is set to MPEG4, you can
use ActiveX viewer only, and viewer selection is
not possible. (MPEG4 is default. See illustration on
Step 1 above.)
When the video mode is JPEG, you can select
ActiveX viewer or Java applet viewer.
For details, see “About Viewers” on page 15.
With the ActiveX viewer
With the Java applet viewer
Control the camera from the main viewer.
Note
If the Welcome page does not activate correctly, the
security level of the Internet Explorer may be set to
Medium or higher. See “To display the Welcome page
correctly” on page 11 and check the security level.
Displaying the setting window for
Welcome page when the video mode is
JPEG
the administrator directly
When the administrator sets the camera functions, the
setting window can be displayed directly from the
welcome page.
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Logging in to Homepage — Welcome Page
1
Click Setting on the welcome page.
The following dialog appears.
2
Enter the user name and password for
Administrator, then click OK.
The user name “admin” and the password “admin”
are set at the factory for the Administrator. You can
change them on the User setting menu in the
Administrator menu (see page 34).
The Administrator menu appears.
Java applet viewer
You can select this viewer when the camera video mode
is set to JPEG. The frame rate is lower than the ActiveX
viewer.
The Java applet viewer operates only when Java is
installed and Java (Sun) is enabled. If it does not
operated correctly, check if the specified Java version
has been installed successfully and Java (Sun) is
enabled.
To check the Java version
Select Tool from the menu bar of Internet Explorer, then
select Internet Option and the Advanced mode tab in
sequence, and check the version of Java displayed in
Java (Sun) is one of the versions specified below. If the
item Java (Sun) is not displayed, Java is not installed.
You need to install Java.
Java Plug-in Ver. 1.4.2_01, Ver. 1.4.2_02, Ver. 1.4.2_03,
Ver. 1.4.2_04
To enable Java Plug-in
Check “Use Java2v1.4.2_xx for <applet> (requires
restart)” in “Java (Sun)”.
Operating the Camera
About Viewers
You can use the following viewer according to the Video
mode setting in the camera setting menu on the
Administrator menu (page 27).
ActiveX viewer
This viewer can monitor the image in both video modes
MPEG4 and JPEG.
You have to install it when you access to the main viewer
at the first time.
To install Java Plug-in
Download Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard
Edition (JRE) from the homepage of Sun Microsystems,
Inc., and install it following the instructions on the
installer.
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) Settings on Internet Explorer,
the image may not be displayed. In this case, disable
Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server
manually. For setting the Proxy server, consult your
network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX viewer on Windows 2000
or Windows XP, you should have logged in the
computer as the Administrator.
Tip
Every page of this software is optimized as display
character size Medium for Internet Explorer.
When you are going to display the main viewer
of the camera for the first time
When you log in the network camera using ActiveX
viewer for the first time (clicking Enter to enter the
main viewer), the Security Warning appears. Click Ye s
and install ActiveX Control. You can use all the
functions of the viewer by using ActiveX Control.
Logging in to Homepage — Welcome Page
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Configuration of Main
Camera Control Section
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.
Main viewer
Frame rate
(Displayed only when the camera Video mode (page 27)
is set to JPEG.)
Selects the frame rate to transmit images.
View size
Operating the Camera
Selects the view size to be displayed. (page 18)
Camera control
section
Monitor image
section
Main menu
Click to change the size of the digital zoom. (page 18)
Digital zoom
Main menu
Setting
Click this button to display the Administrator menu.
You can operate this function only when logging in as
the administrator.
Home
Displays the Welcome page.
Player
Click this button to download the “SNC video player”
application program built in the camera. The SNC video
player allows you to play video/audio data recorded on
the camera with your computer. (See “Using the SNC
video player — Playing Video/Audio File Recorded on
Camera” on page 56.)
Capture
Click this button to capture a still image shot by the
camera and to store it in the computer. (See “Capturing
a Monitor Image” on page 18.)
Trigg e r
(Displayed only when the camera Viewer mode
(page 34) is set to Full and one or more triggers are
enabled on the Trigger Setting menu (page 47).)
Select the function you want to use from the list box and
click the icon. Then you can send the monitor image of
the camera to an FTP server (page 19), send it attached
to a mail (page 19), record the image on the built-in
memory (page 20) and switch the Alarm out to On/Off
(page 20).
Transmission (Switching the TCP/
UDP transmission mode)
(Displayed only when the camera Video mode (page 27)
is set to MPEG4 and you are using the ActiveX viewer.)
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Configuration of Main Viewer
Each click switches the transmission mode of the video/
audio data among TCP mode, UDP (Unicast) mode and
UDP (Multicast) mode. (page 21)
The last selected mode is saved in the computer, and it
will be selected at the next starting.
Controlling the Monitor
(Volume)
(Displayed when the Microphone (page 28) is set to
On.)
Drag the bar of icon to adjust the volume.
When you click icon, the icon changes to and
the audio output stops. To output the audio, click
again.
Note
If the volume icon is not displayed in the case you are
using Java applet viewer, Audio codec may not be set
G.711(64kbps) (page 28) or Java may not be installed
correctly.
To check if Java is installed correctly, refer to “Java
applet viewer” of “About Viewers” on page 15.
Monitor Image
Image
You can monitor the camera image on the monitor
window of the main viewer.
Monitoring the camera image
1
Log in to the home page to display the main viewer.
You can see how to log in on page 14, “Logging in
as a User”.
2
Select the frame rate (only when the camera Video
mode is set to JPEG).
Operating the Camera
The image shot by the camera is shown here. Date and
time is displayed at the top of the window.
Click the Frame rate list box to select the frame
rate for transmitting the image. The selectable
frame rates are the following:
SNC-DF40N:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
SNC-DF40P:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 25
The numbers indicate “fps” (the number of frames
transmitted per second).
Note
The frame rate options indicate the maximum
number of frames that can be transmitted.
The number of frames actually transmitted may
vary depending on network environments and
camera settings (image size and image quality
settings).
Controlling the Monitor Image
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3
Select the view size.
Click Vie w s ize box list box to select the view size
from among Auto, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 and 160 ×
120.
Aut o is determined by the image size specified with
Image size on the Camera setting page (page 27).
Capturing a Monitor Image
You can capture a monitoring image as a still image and
save it in the computer.
Capturing a monitor image
1
Monitor the camera image in the monitor window.
Zooming in the monitor image
Operating the Camera
1
Click Digital zoom icon.
2
Click the point you want to zoom in.
The image is expanded by about 1.5 times with the
clicked point at the center.
The digital zoom icon changes to .
3
To cancel zooming in, click icon.
2
Click Capture icon.
The still image of the moment when you click is
captured, and the still image is displayed in the
monitor window.
With the ActiveX viewer
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Capturing a Monitor Image
With the Java applet viewer
3
To cancel the still image, click Cancel or Close.
Saving the captured image
Sending an Image File
With the ActiveX viewer
1
Capture the monitor image.
2
Click Save.
Save As dialog appears.
3
Select JPEG or Bit map as Save as type.
4
Type on File name and specify Save in, then click
Save.
You can send a captured still image with an attached
mail or to the FTP server.
To use this function, you need to make the e-
Mail(SMTP) and FTP client active, and set the address
properly in the Trigger setting menu on the
Administrator menu (page 47).
Sending a Monitor Image via E-mail
1
Monitor the image on the monitor window.
2
Select e-Mail from the Trigger list box.
3
Click Trigger icon.
The still image of the moment when you click is
captured, and the mail attached with the image file
is sent to the mail address you have set.
Operating the Camera
With the Java applet viewer
1
Capture the monitor image.
2
Right-click the mouse to display the menu and
select Save with a new name.
Save Picture dialog appears.
3
Select JPEG or Bit map as Save as type.
Sending a Monitor Image to an FTP Server
1
Monitor the image on the monitor window.
2
Select FTP from the Trigger list box.
3
Click Trigger icon.
The still image of the moment when you click is
captured, and the image file is sent to the FTP
server.
4
Type in File name and specify Save in, then click
Save.
Sending an Image File
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Recording a Still Image
Controlling Alarm output
in the Built-in Memory of
the Camera
You can capture a camera image as a still image and
record it in the built-in memory of the camera.
To use this function, you need to make Image memory
active and to set details of the image memory in the
trigger setting menu on the Administrator menu
(page 47).
1
Monitor the image on the monitor window.
Operating the Camera
2
Select Image memory from the Trigger list box.
3
Click Trigger icon.
The still image of the moment when you click is
captured, and the image file is recorded in the builtin memory of the camera.
You can control the Alarm output On (short-circuit) and
Off (open).
To use this function, you need to make Alarm output
active in the Trigger setting menu on the Administrator
menu (page 47).
1
Monitor the image on the monitor window.
2
Select Alarm output 1 or Alarm output 2 from the
Trigger list box.
3
Click Trigger icon.
Each click switches the Alarm output between On
(short-circuit) and Off (open) alternately.
Tip
For the connection of peripheral devices to the Alarm
output of the I/O port, see the supplied Installation
Manual.
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Recording a Still Image in the Built-in Memory of the Camera / Controlling Alarm output
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