Sony SNCM User Manual

Personal Network Cameras

SNC-M1
SNC-M1W
SNC-M3
SNC-M3W

Sony Network Cameras – Expanding Into Applications
Ranging From IP Monitoring to Webcasting

The Sony SNC-M Series is an affordable range of all-in-one network cameras that incorporate
built-in web servers, network interfaces, and built-in microphones to their compact and
stylish bodies. With a single camera, both video and audio monitoring can be achieved over
a network to meet the demands of a wide range of applications.

The cameras utilize the MPEG-4 compression format, which achieves a high-compression
ratio, providing smooth video and audio streaming over network environments - including
those with limited bandwidth.

With various convenient features such as a user-friendly GUI, PAN/TILT functions
(SNC-M3/SNC-M3W), and wireless connectivity (SNC-M1W/SNC-M3W), the SNC-M Series
expands the possibility of IP-based monitoring applications ranging from remote video and
audio monitoring to webcasting.

100 BASE TX

or

Wireless LAN*

ROUTER

MICROPHONE

SPEAKER

SNC-M1
SNC-M1W*

SNC-M3
SNC-M3W*

MODEM

INTERNET

PC

* The SNC-M1W and SNC-M3W support the IEEE802.11b standard for wireless operations.

FEATURES

All-in-One Network Camera

The compact, all-in-one design of the SNC-M Series
includes a built-in web server, a 100Base-TX/10Base-T
(RJ-45) network interface, and a built-in microphone.
This enables users to monitor live images and control
cameras on a PC running a standard web browser.
No additional software is required.
Just connect the cameras to a network, and you can
access the images from remote locations on your
networked PC.

Superior Picture Quality and Smooth
Video

The SNC-M Series supports both the MPEG-4 video
and widely used JPEG compression formats. Users can
choose the compression format they prefer, plus also
the image size. 320 x 240 sized images offer a
maximum frame rate of 30 fps, while 640 x 480 sized
images provide clear and detailed viewing. What's
more, the SNC-M Series automatically adjust audio and
video bit rate to meet changing network conditions,
allowing users to view smooth video images even at
low bandwidths.

Audio Monitoring

Incorporating a built-in microphone and an external
microphone input, the SNC-M Series allows for audio
monitoring as well as video monitoring. Allowing
the use of an external microphone greatly enhances
the ability to pickup the desired sound from the
preferred location. The unit also comes equipped
with an speaker output; allowing users to
communicate with the remote site, expanding the
capability of remote monitoring applications.

Wireless Remote Operation
(SNC-M1W/SNC-M3W)

The SNC-M1W and SNC-M3W support
the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless operation.
This allows flexible and easy installation of the cameras.

User-Friendly Controls

Camera settings, controls, and monitoring can be
easily accomplished using a user-friendly graphical
user interface (GUI) on the PC monitor. In addition,
users can change the GUI background to any one of
three colors depending on their preference.

Network Features

Simultaneous Access

Up to 20 (JPEG mode)/10 (MPEG-4 mode) users can
simultaneously access the SNC-M Series and monitor
images separately.

Network Security Features

Access to the SNC-M Series can be restricted to one
or more groups of selected users. Up to ten different
groups can be established by defining an IP address
range for each group. In addition, the SNC-M3 and
SNC-M3W allow users to assign user names and
passwords to permit the control of the camera's
PAN/TILT operations.

Alarm Function

When an alarm is triggered by the motion detection
function*, a preset message can be sent to up to three
specified e-mail addresses, providing users with
immediate feedback on the situation at the camera site.

*The motion detection function can be used when the unit

is set to MPEG-4 mode.

PAN/TILT Capability
(SNC-M3/SNC-M3W)

The SNC-M3 and SNC-M3W incorporate a PAN/TILT
capability ideal for monitoring applications that
require wide-area viewing.

Pan Range: 120 degrees (+60 to -60 degrees)
Tilt Range: 60 degrees (+10 to -60 degrees)

Flexible Installation

The SNC-M Series can be wall­mounted, ceiling-mounted, or
placed on a desktop using the
supplied camera stand,
providing flexible installation to
meet your specific application
needs.

SNC-M1/SNC-M1W

SNC-M3/SNC-M3WSNC-M1/SNC-M1W

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Image device 1/4-type CMOS
Number of effective pixels (H x V) 652 x 482
Pan range – – + 60 to - 60 degrees
Tilt range – – + 10 to -60 degrees
Lens type Fixed focal lens
Focal length f=3.7 mm
Viewing angle Horizontal: 51.0°,Vertical: 38.9°
Minimum object distance 80 cm

Video

Compression format MPEG-4, JPEG
Image size (H x V)

MPEG-4 mode 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120
JPEG mode 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120

Maximum frame rate

MPEG-4 mode Max. 30 fps (320 x 240)
JPEG mode Max. 30 fps (320 x 240)

Audio

Audio compression G.726 (40, 32, 24, 16 Kbps)
Built-in microphone Electret condenser microphone

Network

Protocols TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, NTP

Wireless LAN

Standard – IEEE802.11b (2.4 GHz) – IEEE802.11b (2.4 GHz)
Transmission Speed

Security – WEP (64/128 bits) – WEP (64/128 bits)

Interface

Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T (RJ-45)
External microphone input Mini-jack, 2.4 VDC plug-in power, 2.2 k ohm
Audio line output Mini-jack

General

Mass Approx. 230 g (8 oz) Approx. 240 g (8 oz) Approx. 380 g (13 oz) Approx. 390 g (14 oz)
Dimensions (Dia. x H) 110 x 68.5 mm (4 3/8 x 2 3/4 inches) (exclude projection port) 110 x 104 mm (4 3/8 x 4 1/8 inches) (exclude projection port)
Power requirements DC 5 V
Power consumption 2.7 W 3.5 W 6.7 W 7.5 W
Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Operating humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing
Storage humidity 20 to 95%, non-condensing

Supplied accessories

System requirements

Operating system Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP
Processor Intel®Pentium®III, 1 GHz or higher (Recommendation: Pentium IV,2GHz or higher)
Memory 256 MB RAM minimum
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer®version 5.5 or 6.0

SNC-M1 SNC-M1W SNC-M3 SNC-M3W

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AC adaptor AC adaptor
Stand Stand
Wire Wire
Rubber foot Wall-mount bracket
CD-ROM (users guide, supplied program) Rubber foot
Installation manual CD-ROM (users guide, supplied program)

11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2Mbps/1Mbps
(Auto Switch) (Auto Switch)

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Installation manual

11Mbps/5.5Mbps/2Mbps/1Mbps

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

SNC-M1/SNC-M1W
SNC-M3/SNC-M3W

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