Sony SNC-VB600 Installation Guide

U1/4”, 20 UNC

= 4.5 mm - 7 mm
(ISO standard) (with the
screws fastened)

4-441-093-12(1)

R

A B

Connect the wires of the I/O cable as follows:

Wiring diagram for sensor input

Mechanical switch/open collector output device

Camera inside Outside

3.3 V

10 k

Network Camera

Installation Manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

SNC-VB600/VB600B/VB630

© 2012 Sony Corporation

About the Manuals

Installation Manual (this document)

This Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls
of the Network Camera, gives connection examples and explains how to set up
the camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before operating.

SNC easy IP setup Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)
User’s Guide/Application Guide (Web)

The User’s Guide describes how to set up the camera and how to control the
camera via a Web browser.
After installing and connecting the camera correctly, operate referring to this
User’s Guide.

Using the software

The supplied CD-ROM includes the setup program for assigning an IP address.
The information for how to set up an IP address is also included in the disc in PDF
format.
User’s Guide and Application Guide can be downloaded from the disc, or the
following URL:
http://www.sony.net/ipela/snc

Using the CD-ROM manual

The manual can be read on a computer with Adobe Reader installed.
You can download Adobe Reader free from the Adobe website.

1 Open the index.html file in the CD-ROM.
2 Select and click on the manual that you want to read.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one from your
Sony dealer or Sony service counter.

Adobe and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.

Printed in China

Assigning the IP address

Assign the IP address using the setup program in the supplied CD-ROM.
For details on how to set up the IP address, see SNC easy IP Setup Guide.

Location and Function of Part

Front 



Lens

A vari-focal lens is mounted as standard equipment.



Focus ring

Turn this ring toward N (near) to focus on a closer object. Turn it toward ∞
(infinite) to focus on a farther object.



Zoom ring

Turn this ring toward T for telephoto, or toward W for wide-angle.



Tripod screw hole

Use this screw hole when attaching the camera to a
tripod (screw: 1/4”, 20 UNC). You can attach a tripod to
either the top or bottom of the camera.

Caution

Use the mounting screw whose length is 4.5 mm – 7 mm only. Use of other
screws may cause improper mounting and damage parts inside the camera.



Rating Label

This label shows the name of device and its electric rating.



Lens connector (4-pin socket)

Supplies power and control signals to an auto-iris lens.

Rear 



Fall-prevention wire rope mounting screw hole

When installing the camera to the ceiling or the wall, secure the supplied wire
rope to this hole using the supplied screw.



VIDEO OUT (video output) connector

Connect the BNC cable (not supplied) to this connector.



NETWORK indicator

The indicator lights up or flashes when the camera is connected to the network.
The indicator is off when the camera is not connected to the network.



 (microphone input) jack (minijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially available microphone.
This jack supports plug-in-power microphones (rated voltage: 2.5 V DC).



POWER indicator (Green)

When the power is supplied to the camera, the camera starts checking the
system. If the system is normal, this indicator lights up.

1 2



Reset switch

To reset the camera to the factory default settings, turn on the power to the
camera while holding down this switch with a pointed object.



 (line output) jack (minijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially available speaker system with a built-in amplifier.



LAN network port (RJ-45)

Connect a network cable (UTP, category 5) to this port to communicate with a
network or PoE* system.
For details on connection, see the Instruction Manual of the power supply
equipment.
(*PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. It is pursuant to IEEE802.3af.)



Easy Focus button

Press this button to automatically adjust the focus.
To load the default setting, press and hold this button for 4 seconds.



NTSC/PAL switch

Switching the video output.



SD card slot

This slot is used for optional SD memory cards.
Image data in the camera can be recorded to a memory card by inserting it into
the slot.
When inserting, refer to the illustration and be sure to insert it completely. (-2)
This unit is only compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.

Note

For inquiries regarding verified SD memory cards, contact your authorized Sony
dealer.



SD card slot cover

To remove the SD card slot cover, pull the cover forward, and insert the memory
card.
When closing the cover, be sure to close it completely by pushing on the hook
on the end until it locks in place.



DC 12 V/AC 24 V (power input) terminal

Connect to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply system. (-1)



I/O (Input/Output) port

This port provides two sensor inputs and two alarm outputs.
The signal pin assignment is as follows.

PinNo. Signal

1 Sensor input 1+
2 Sensor input 2+
3 Sensor input– (GND)
4 Alarm output 1+
5 Alarm output 1–
6 Alarm output 2+
7 Alarm output 2–

For details on each function and required settings, see the User’s Guide.

2.2 k

GND

10 k

10 k

GND GND

Sensor input +

Sensor input −

(GND)

Wiring diagram for alarm output

Camera inside Outside

5 V

Alarm Output +

Magnet relay
24 V AC
24 V DC
1 A or less

Alarm Output −



 (ground) terminal

This is a ground terminal for the chassis.

Circuit example

GND

Mechanical
switch

or

Open collector output
device

(continued on the reverse side)

C

1,2

3,4

5

CS-mount lens

5.5 (/) or less

Unit: mm (inch)

D

Screw (supplied)

Wire rope (supplied)

Installation

Caution

To prevent the camera from falling, make sure to attach the supplied wire
rope.

Suitable lens 

The lens must be a CS-mount type and the protrusion behind the mounting
surface must be 5.5 mm (/ inch) or less.

Caution

When you install it into a wall or a ceiling, check that the wall or the ceiling ˎ
is strong enough to hold the weight of the camera including the mounting
bracket, and install it without fail. If not, the camera falls down and causes
a serious injury.
Also, check if the mounting is not loosened at least once a year. Make the
checking interval short according to use condition.
Performance will depend on the installation environment and the lens ˎ
itself. For details, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

Attaching the wire rope 

When you install the camera on a ceiling or a high position, be sure to attach the
supplied wire rope to prevent the camera from falling.
Attach the wire rope to the screw hole on the rear of the camera, as in the
illustration.

Note

Take care not to short-circuit the power terminal or the cable with the wire rope
when you attach it.

1 Secure the wire rope to the junction box on the ceiling.

Use a screw to match the screw hole of your junction box (not supplied).

2 Secure the wire rope to the wire rope mounting screw hole on the rear of

the camera using the supplied screw.

Caution

Use the supplied screws for installation. If not, the wire rope may not function
properly.

Adjusting the Camera Coverage and Focus 

1

Loosen the zoom ring locking screw to adjust the camera shooting

coverage.

2 Tighten the locking screw to fix the zoom.
3 Loosen the focus ring locking screw to adjust the focus.
4 Tighten the locking screw to fix the focus.
5 Press the Easy Focus button on the rear to automatically adjust the

focus.

E

Note

You may not achieve satisfactory focus with the Easy Focus button due to the
shooting environment.
In this condition, press and hold Easy Focus button for more than 4 seconds to
return to the default flange back position. Then, adjust the focus following
step 3 and 4.

Connection

Connecting to the Network

Connect the network cable of the camera to a router or hub in the network using
the network cable.

Connecting the Power Source

There are three ways to supply power to this camera, as follows.

12 V DC ˎ
24 V AC ˎ
Power supply equipment pursuant to IEEE802.3af (PoE* system) ˎ

*PoE stands for Power over Ethernet.

Note

Do not connect the power input cable if power is supplied by a PoE system.

Connecting to 12 V DC or 24 V AC source

Connect the power input cable of the camera to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC source.

Use a 12 V DC or 24 V AC source isolated from 100 to 240 V AC. The acceptable ˎ
voltage ranges for each are as follows.

12 V DC: 10.8 V to 13.2 V
24 V AC: 19.2 V to 28.8 V

- In the USA, The product shall be powered by a UL Listed Class 2 Power
Supply Only.

- In Canada, The product shall be powered by a CSA certified Class 2 Power
Supply Only.

Use UL cable (VW-1 style 10368) for these connections. ˎ

Recommended cable

12 V DC:

CABLE(AWG) #24 #22 #20

Max. length(m(feet)) 8 (26.2) 14 (45.9) 20 (65.5)

24 V AC:

CABLE(AWG) #24 #22 #20

Max. length(m(feet)) 11 (36.1) 19 (62.3) 28 (91.9)

Connecting to the power supply equipment pursuant
to IEEE802.3af

The power supply equipment pursuant to IEEE802.3af supplies the power
through the network cable. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the
equipment.

F

Front

Side

63 (2 /)

54.1 (2 /)

72 (2 /)

62 (2 /)

145 (5 /)

44 (1 /)

55 (2 /)

150.5 (6)

Unit: mm (inches)

Specifications

Compression

Video compression format JPEG/H.264
Audio compression format G.711/G.726/AAC

Maximum frame rate SNC-VB600/VB630

60 fps
SNC-VB600B
30 fps

Camera

Signal system NTSC color system/PAL color system

Image device SNC-VB600/VB600B

Synchronization Internal synchronization
Horizontal resolution SNC-VB600/VB600B: 600 TV lines (analog video)

Video S/N More than 50 dB (Auto gain control maximum

Minimum illumination F1.2/View-DR Off/VE* Off/Auto gain control

* VE stands for Visibility Enhancer.

Lens

Focal length 2.8 mm ~ 8 mm
Maximum relative aperture F1.2 ~ F1.95

View angle* SNC-VB600/VB600B: 1280 × 1024 (aspect ratio

* The view angle will change, depending on the setting of the aspect ratio
resolution.
Minimum object distance 300 mm

Interface

LAN (PoE) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, auto negotiation (RJ-45)

(switchable)

1/3type CMOS (Exmor)
Effective picture elements:
Approx. 1,370,000
SNC-VB630
1/2.9type CMOS (Exmor)
Effective picture elements:
Approx. 2,140,000

SNC-VB630: 700 TV lines (monitor display ratio
4:3)

rate 0 dB)

maximum rate MAX/50 IRE (IP)/30 fps
SNC-VB600/VB600B
Color: 0.05 lx
Black & White: 0.04 lx
SNC-VB630
Color: 0.10 lx
Black & White: 0.07 lx

5:4)
Vertical: 78.1° ~ 28.6°
Horizontal: 100.0° ~ 35.7°
SNC-VB630: 1920 × 1080 (aspect ratio 16:9)
Vertical: 60.6° ~ 22.5°
Horizontal: 114.2° ~ 40.0°

I/O port Sensor input: × 2, make contact, break contact

Alarm output: × 2, 24 V AC/DC, 1 A max.
(mechanical relay outputs electrically isolated

SD memory card slot
Video output VIDEO OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

Microphone input* Minijack (monaural)

Line input* Minijack (monaural)
* The microphone input and the line input are switchable with operating menu.
Line output Minijack (monaural), Maximum output level:

from the camera)

unbalanced, sync negative

Plug-in-power supported (rated voltage: 2.5 V
DC)
Recommended load impedance: 2.2 k

1 Vrms

Others

Power supply 12 V DC ± 10%

24 V AC ± 20%, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption 6.0 W max.
Operating temperature Start temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Operating humidity 20% to 80%
Storage humidity 20% to 95%
Dimensions (w/h/d) 

Mass Approx. 565 g (1 lb 3.9 oz) with lens
Supplied accessories CD-ROM (Supplied programs) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

IEEE802.3af compliant (PoE system)

Working temperature: –10°C to +50°C
(14°F to 122°F)

72 mm × 63 mm × 145 mm (2
2 1/2 inches × 5 3/4 inches) not including the
projecting parts and lens

Wire rope (1)
Screw M4 (1)
DC 12 V/AC 24 V connector (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Installation Manual (this document) (1)

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