Sony SNC-RZ30N-2, SNC-RZ30P-2 User Manual

Network Camera

SNC-RZ30N/2 SNC-RZ30P/2

The High-Performance Network Camera With Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Delivering Outstanding Image Quality – The Improved SNC-RZ30

Is the One!

Combining network functionality with a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) capability, the SNC-RZ30 takes applications such as remote monitoring, webcasting, etc. to the next step by offering the flexibility to see almost anything within the camera's range and field-of-view over a TCP/IP network. Images from the SNC-RZ30 can be viewed and the PTZ movement can be controlled using a PC running a standard browser without the need for additional software. Moreover, setup is very easy because the setup menu is also browser-based.

The SNC-RZ30 features a 25x optical zoom capability that allows a user to zoom in on small or distant objects with exceptional clarity. Image quality is extremely high because the SNC-RZ30 uses a newly improved high-resolution CCD imager and a high-quality image processor. The SNC-RZ30 employs motion-JPEG compression and can be set up to transfer these JPEG images to an FTP server or to a specified e-mail address. Also, the frame rate for this camera can be set as high as 30 fps,

which makes for very smooth moving images. The SNC-RZ30 features two built-in PC card slots to further expand the unit's memory with removable media,

allowing you to store tens of thousands of images. In addition, the card

slot can accept IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless cards,

enabling the unit to be wirelessly

connected to a network.

Finally, unlike most network cameras, the SNC-RZ30 has an analog composite video output that can be fed to a local video monitor or a video recorder, for viewing and redundant recording.

All of this functionality is packaged into one sleek, compact, and lightweight body that can be either ceiling mounted or placed on a flat surface. Make the feature rich SNC-RZ30 the camera for your network applications.

Unless otherwise noted, "SNC-RZ30" in the following text refers to both the SNC-RZ30N/2 and SNC-RZ30P/2.

The SNC-RZ30 offers a maximum frame rate of 30 fps while the SNC-RZ30P offers a maximum frame rate of 25 fps. In order to achieve the maximum frame rate, a client PC with adequate processor speed and a network environment with adequate bandwidth are required.

Removable media can be a Flash ATA card, ATA HDD card, Memory Stick media card and Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor, all of which are not included.

Please contact your local Sony sales office for a list of compatible wireless cards for use with the SNC-RZ30.

High Frame Rate/Selectable Parameters

The SNC-RZ30 also has a number of selectable parameters that make it easy to match the quality of the image with your bandwidth requirements. For example, the SNC-RZ30, which uses the industry-standard motion-JPEG compression format, has a compression ratio selectable between 1/5 and 1/60. Also, with a maximum setting of 30 fps,

the frame rate can either be set manually at a fixed frame rate, or at a variable frame rate based on the amount of bandwidth available. Furthermore, the resolution can be selected from a choice of 736 x 480,

640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x

120. With a high-speed network connection, you can obtain high-quality video images, and with a limited bandwidth connection, you can set the parameters so that images are still very clear with no image break-up.

Resolution for the SNC-RZ30N is 736 x 480 while

resolution for the SNC-RZ30P is 736 x 544.

FEATURES

High-Quality Image

Employing a new Super HAD CCD, the SNC-RZ30 delivers outstanding picture quality even in low-light conditions for your remote monitoring applications. The minimum illumination level has been improved, providing higher sensitivity as compared to the original SNC-RZ30.

Desktop or Ceiling Mountable in a Single Unit

A unique image flip function enables the SNC-RZ30 to be either placed on a flat surface or ceiling mounted – images are output rightside-up regardless of the orientation of the unit. Unlike other products that require separate models for ceiling and desktop applications, this single model is all that is necessary when installing your network camera system saving you the hassle of ordering multiple models.

New & Improved

Original CCD

Simulated images

New CCD

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