The model and serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding thi s
product.
Model No. Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For AC Adaptor
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Important
Nameplate is locat e d on the bottom.
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 pr ovide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation . This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not install e d
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, th ere is no
guarantee that interference wll not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interf erence to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by tu rning the equipm ent off and
on, the user is encouraged t o t r y to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate th e re cei vin g an tenn a .
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment in to an ou tlet o n a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
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You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could vo id your authori ty to ope rate
this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended
in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to compl y with the limits
for a digital device purs uan t to Sub part B o f
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony’s Business Information Center
(BIC) at 1-800-686-7669
or Write to: Sony Customer Information
Services Center
6900-29, Daniels Pa rkway, PMB 330
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No:SNC-VL10P
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics I nc.
Address:68 0 Ki nd e r ka m ac k
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No:201-930-6972
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the follo win g 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.
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .............................................. 4
The live image from the camera can be
monitored using the W e b browser on the
computer connecte d to a network.
Up to 100 users can view the image from one
camera at the same time.
Available Web browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer
later
Netscape Navigator
Ver. 4.x-series
Usable with various types of
network
The camera c an b e co nn ected to various
types of network: E thernet, cable modem,
xDSL or analog modem.
Image transmission using an Email or FTP server
You can send still images from the camera
as an attachment of an E-mail o r to an FTP
server by synchronizing with an alarm. The
image can also be transmitted periodically
regardless of alarms.
Alarm function
The camera is equipped with two sets of
alarm output. The alarm output can be
triggered by the built-in activity detection
function, or the sensor input (1 input).
1)
Ver. 5.0 or
2)
Ver. 4.7 or later of
Wavelet compression charging a
lower load to network
The compression using the Wavelet
algorithm transmits images with a high
compression ratio (
the load to the network.
1
/10 to 1/200), thus reduces
CS mount and auto iris lens
connector provided
Although a vari-focal l ens is mounte d to the
camera as standard equipment, you can use
an optional CS-mount lens. Th e camera is
equipped with an auto iris lens connector
(DC servo type).
CCD IRIS™
3)
function allowing a
wide luminance adjustment
The camera is provided with a CCD IRIS
function that automatically adjusts the
luminance level for optimum output level.
When incoming light is excessive, this
function automatically adjusts the shutter
speed to cut expos ure equivalent to 10
aperture stop s or lower.
RS-485/RS-232C transparency
interface
Various per ipheral devi ces can be co nnected
to the camera via the RS-485 or RS-232C
transparency interface.
1) Microsoft, Window s, Internet Explorer and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsof t
Corporation in the Uni t ed States and/or other countries.
2)Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries.
3)CCD IRIS™ is a trademark of Sony Corp or at io n.
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Supplied
Accessories
Ethernet cable (1)
(UTP Category 5 cross cable)
When you unpack, check that all the
supplied accessories are included.
Camera (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC power cord (USA and Canadian
model only) (1)
Overview
CD-ROM (including the Setup
Program and Operating Instruction s)
(1)
Hexagonal wrench for flange focal
length adjustment (1)
AC power cord (European model
only) (1)
Supplied Accessories
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Using the CD-ROM
Manuals
The supplied CR-ROM disc includes
Operating Instructions for the SNC-VL10P
(English, French and Ger man versions).
Reading the Operating
Instructions in the CD-ROM
To read the Operating Instructions contained
in the CD-ROM disc, do the following.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into
your CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM System
Requirements
The following are requir ed to ac ce s s th e
supplied CD-ROM di sc.
• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166
MHz or faster CPU
• Installed memory: 64 MB or more
• CD-ROM drive: ×8 or faster
• Monitor: Monitor suppor ting resolutio n of
800 × 600 or higher
When the se requir ements ar e not met , access
to the CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not
possible at all.
Preparations
The Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or
later must be installed on your computer in
order to use the Operating Instructions
contained in the CD-ROM disc.
Note
If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it
may be downloaded from the foll owi ng
URL:
• MMX and Pentium are registere d trade marks of In tel Cor poration or its subsidi arie s in the Unite d
States and other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Location and
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Functions of Parts
and Controls
Front
1
1 Lens cover
To remove, press both sides of the cover.
6 Flange focal length adjustment
ring and fixing screw
The flange focal length adjustment is
necessary when you have changed the
lens. Loosen the fixing screw, turn the
ring to adjust the flange focal length, and
tighten the screw.
Note
The flange focal length has been
adjusted at the fac tory for the supplie d
lens. Readjustment is necessary when
you change the lens only.
7 System start/image
compression indicator (orange)
This indicator lights when the power is
supplied to the camera and the system is
starting. It goes off when the system has
started.
Later, wh en a user acce s s es the came ra,
the image compression starts and the
indicator flashes.
8 Power/network indicator (green)
This indicator lights when the power is
supplied to the camera and goes off after
a while.
Later, when the camera is connected to a
network, this indicator flashes every two
seconds. If the camera is disconnected
from the network, it flashes every four
seconds.
Overview
2 Lens
A vari-focal lens is m ounte d as stan dard
equipment.
3 Focus ring
Turn this ring toward NEAR to focus on
a closer object; toward FAR to focus on
a farther object.
4 Zoom ring
Turn this ring toward TELE for
telephoto, or toward WIDE for wide angle.
5 Iris ring
Turn this ring to adjust the iris manually.
Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
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9q
Bottom
qaq
q
qs LEVEL (video level) adjustment
volume
Adjust the signal level for a DC servotype auto iris lens (optional).
qd SENSOR I/O (Input/Output) port
This port is provided with one sens or
input and two sensor outputs.
The alarm settings using this port can be
performed using the menu for the
Administrat or on the We b browser.
For the pin assignment , see “Pin
assignment” on page 22.
;
Rear
s
d
qfqgqhqj
9 Installation/tripod hole
Use this hole when attaching the camera
to a wall, ceiling or tripod (screw: 1/4”,
20 UNC)
q; Auto iris lens connector
The power and control signal is supplied
to the lens when the lens iris cable
(optional, DC servo type) is connected.
qa RS485/232C port
Use this port when controlling a
peripheral device from a computer via
the camera, using the RS-485 or RS232C protocols .
The RS-485 and RS-232C protocols can
be selected using the menu for the
Administrator on the Web br owser.
For the pin assignment, see “Pin
assignment” on page 22.
qf DC IN 12 V (power input)
connector
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
qg USB MODEM port
Connect a USB modem (optional).
qh VIDEO OUT (video output)
connector (BNC type)
Outputs a composite vid eo signal.
Connect to a composite vi deo input
connector of a vi deo monitor, VCR, etc.
qj 10BASE-T (network) port
Connect to a network or computer using
an Ethernet cable.
Caution
When using a LAN cable: For safety, do
not connect to the connector for
peripheral device wiring that might have
excessive voltage.
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B Installation and Connect ions
Assigning the IP
Address to the
Camera
To connect th e ca m e r a t o a ne twork, you
need to assign a new IP address to the
camera.
You can assign the IP address in two ways:
• Using the supplied setup program
• Using the ARP (Address Resolution
Protocol) commands
This section explains how to assign the IP
address using the setup program stor ed in the
supplied CD-ROM. For this method,
connect the camera to a comp u t e r using the
supplied Ethernet cable, or to a local
network using a commerciall y available
Ethernet cable.
For the use of the ARP command, see th e
Operating Instructions st ored in the
supplied CD-ROM.
Note
For determining the IP address to be
assigned to the camera, consult your system
administrator.
Connecting the Camera to a
Computer
SNC-VL10P
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Power cord
(supplied)
to an AC outlet
Network
connector
DC IN
12 V
Ethernet cable
(cross, supplied)
Computer
10BASE
-T
Installation and Connec tions
1 Using the supplied Ethernet
cable (cross), connect the
10BASE-T port of the camera to
the network connector of a
computer.
2 Connect the power cord to the
AC power adaptor (both
supplied), and connect the DC
IN 12 V connector of the camera
to an AC outlet.
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Connecting the Camera to a
Local Network
SNC-VL10P
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
10
BASE-T
Power cord
(supplied)
to an
AC outlet
DC IN
12 V
Ethernet cable
(straight, not
supplied)
10BASE-T
Hub
Network
Notes
• To avoid the risk of damaging the data,
turn off the power of the equipment to be
connected before connectin g an Ethernet
cable.
• Plug the connectors of the Ethernet cable
fully to the end. A loose connection ma y
cause noise. To unplug the connector, pull
out by the connector itself.
1 Using a commercially available
Ethernet cable, connect the
10BASE-T port to a hub in the
network.
Use a UTP Category 5 straight cable for
the connect i on .
2 Connect the power cord to the
AC power adaptor (both
supplied), and connect the DC
IN 12 V connector of the camera
to an AC outlet.
The setup program starts. The program
detects the SNC-VL10P cameras
connected on the local netw ork an d lists
them.
4 Click on the MAC address or IP
address of the camera you want
to assign a new IP address.
The <Select Network Interface>
window appears.
6 Click Next.
The <IP Address Parameters> window
for the selected network interface
appears.
e.g., when Ethernet is selected
7 Set the items.
e.g., when Ethernet is selected
DHCP Enable check box: Click to
show the check mark when you want
to assign an IP address to the camera
automatically through the DHCP
server. To assign an IP address
manually, clear th e che ck box a nd f ill
the following boxes.
IP address: Type a new IP address for
the camera.
Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask.
Default Gateway: Type the default
gateway.
DNS Address: Type the IP address of
DNS 1 (Domain Name Server 1).
Installation and Connec tions
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Note
The setting items for the Cable Modem,
xDSL or PSTN are the same as those on
the Network Setting page of the
Administrator menu, which is displayed
on the Web browser. See “Configuring
the Network – Network Setting Page” in
the Operating Instructions stored in the
supplied CD-ROM.
8 Click Next.
The <HTTP Port & Video Server Port>
window appears.
9 Set the items.
Web Server TCP Port: Type the TCP
port number (1 to 6 5535) used to
access the camera and for th e ca mera
to transmit the data. The default
setting is 80.
Video Server TCP Port: Type the TCP
port number (1 to 6553 5) used f or the
camera to transmit the shot images.
The default setting is 8080.
10
Click Next.
The <Administrator’s Login ID &
Password> window appears.
11
Type the Administrator’s User
ID and Administrator’s
Password up to 9 characters.
The default settings of the
Administrator’s User ID and
Administrator’s Password are “admin.”
We recommend that you change them.
12
Click Finish.
The Complete Configuration dialog
appears.
Note
You cannot set the same port number for
both ports.
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13
Click OK.
The IP address of the camera in the list
changes, and the setup is completed.
14
Click Yes to reboot the camera.
It will take 10 to 20 seconds to rebo ot the
camera.
To reboot the camera during the
setup
You can reboot the camera during the setup
by clicking Reboot at the bo tto m of the
window. It will take 10 to 20 seconds to
reboot the camera.
Installation and Connec tions
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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Installing the
Camera
Mounting the Camera
To attach the camera to a tripod , mounting
bracket, suspension bracket, etc., use the
appropriate screw (U1/4”, 20 UNC) that fits
the installation/tripod hole on the bottom of
the camera.
The following mounting screw can be used.
U1/4”, 20 UNC
= 4.5 mm ± 0.2 mm
(ISO standard)
Adjusting the Focus, Iris and
Zoom
After mounting the camera, aim the camera
at an object and adjust the fo cus, iris and
zoom.
For these adjustments, we recommend using
the output signal from the VIDEO OUT
connector of the camera.
SNC-VL10P
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
VIDEO
OUT
Power cord
(supplied)
DC IN
12 V
ATTENTION
If installing the camera on the ceiling, be
sure it is secure. If not securely installed, the
camera may fall and injury may occur.
If the camera is installed on the ceiling using
equipment such as a bracket, housing and
motored swivel base (pan/tilt), do the
following:
• Use a tripod screw and securely tighten it
with a screwdriver. Order the tripod screw
(Sony Part No. 3 -174-693-01) fr om your
nearest Sony dealer.
• Install the camera on a flat surface.
to an AC outlet
Video monitor, etc.
Composite
video input
1 Remove the lens cover from the
camera.
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2 Turn the iris ring from C (close)
little by little until roughness is
eliminated from the image.
2 Iris ring
3 Zoom ring
4 Focus ring
3 Turn the zoom ring to determine
the view angle.
Adjusting the Flange Focal
Length
The flange focal length is the distance from
the lens mounting plane to the image plane.
If you cannot obtai n a precise focus by
turning the focus ring after you have
changed the lens, adjust the flange focal
length as follows.
Once you have adjusted it, readjustment is
not necessary until you ch ange the lens.
When a CS-mount lens is attached
1 If the lens employs the manual
iris adjustment, set the iris fully
open. If the lens employs the
automatic iris adjustment,
illuminate the surroundings so
that the iris becomes fully open.
Installation and Connec tions
4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the
focus.
The view angle changes simultaneously.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the
desired shooting range and
focus are obtained.
6 After the adjustments, replace
the lens cover.
2 Point the camera to a subject
about 3 m (10 feet) away and
display the shot image on the
monitor screen.
A subject, on which you can observe the
focus condition distinctively, such as
letters, fine patterns, etc. is suitable.
3 Turn the zoom on the lens fully
to telephoto.
4 By observing the monitor
screen, turn the focus ring on
the lens to adjust the focus on
the subject.
5 Turn the zoom on the lens fully
to wide-angle.
6 Loosen the fixing screw using
the supplied hexagonal wrench,
and turn the flange focal length
adjustment ring to adjust the
focus on the same subject used
in step 4.
Do not turn the focus ring on the lens.
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Hexagonal wrench
(supplied)
When the supplied vari-focal lens is
replaced
1 Point the camera to a subject
about 20 cm (8 inches) away.
A subject, on which you can observe the
focus condition distinctively, such as
letters, fine patterns, etc, is suitable.
2 Turn the zoom ring of the lens
fully to WIDE.
Flange focal length
adjustment ring
Note
Do not loosen the flange focal length
adjustment ring excessively. T he ri ng
may be damaged if you loosen it until
the silver base of the ring appears.
This way
Not this way
Silver base
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you
achieve sharp focus both in the
telephoto and wide-angle
positions.
8 Tighten the fixing screw using
the hexagonal wrench.
3 Turn the focus ring of the lens
fully to
∞ (infinite).
4 Loosen the fixing screw using
the supplied hexagonal wrench,
and turn the flange focal length
adjustment ring until the correct
focus is obtained.
Hexagonal wrench
(supplied)
Flange focal length adjustment ring
5 Tighten the fixing screw using
the hexagonal wrench.
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Applicable Lens
When you want to replace the supplied lens
with a new one, CS-mount lenses with the
following lens mount surface can be
attached to the camera.
Lens mount surface
6 mm
or less
Notes
• Be sure to use a lens whose projected part
from the lens mount surface is less than 6
mm. Mounting a lens with a projected part
greater than 6 mm may damage the
internal mechanism of the camera.
• Be sure to use a lens whose mass is less
than 250 g (9 oz). If you ch oose to use a
heavier lens, secure it separately from the
camera.
Connecting to a
Network
When the camera installation and
adjustments are completed, connect it to a
network.
You can connect the camera to a network, in
two ways:
• Using the 10BASE-T port
•Using the USB port
For the connection to a local net w ork, see
“Connecting the Camera to a Local
Network” on page 10.
For the connections using a cable modem,
xDSL modem or USB modem, see the
Operating Instructions stored in the
supplied CD-ROM .
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Connecting to a Network
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Accessing the
Camera Using the
Web Browser
When the networ k connection has been
completed, check that you can actually
access the camera using the Web browser
installed in your computer.
This section explains how to access the
camera using the Internet Explorer.
For details on the operatio ns us ing the W eb
browser, i.e. for using a Web browser that is
not the Internet Explorer, see the Operating
Instructions stored in the supplied CDROM.
1 Start the Web browser on the
computer and type the IP
address of the camera in the
URL box.
2 Click Login.
The User Name “guest” and its
Password “guest” are set as default
settings. You can login the camera only
by clicking Login.
The Main Viewer page is displayed and
the monitor image from the camera
appears on the screen.
Monitor image
Now the installation and co nn e ction s of
the camera are completed.
The Login page of Network Camera SNC-VL10P is displayed.
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B Appendix
Precautions
This Sony product has been designed with
safety in mind. However, if not used
properly electrical produ cts 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 a 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 C o ntact your authorize d So ny dea le r or
the store where you purchased the
product.
Operating Precau tions
Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the
following locations:
• Extremely hot or cold places (Operating
temperature: –10°C to +50°C [14°F to
122°F])
• Exposed to direct sun light for a long tim e,
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
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 t hey may
damage the surface finishes.
About the fan
To prevent internal heat buildup, the camera
has a built-in fan. If the frame rate of the
camera becomes 1 fps although the other
frame rate value has been set using the
Frame Rate menu on the Web screen, the
built-in fan may be damaged. In this case,
contact your authorized So ny dealer.
Appendix
Precautions
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Typical CCD
Phenomena
The following ph e no me na may appear on
the monitor screen while you are using a
CCD color video camera. These phenomena
stem from the high sensitivity of the CCD
image sensors, and do not indicate a fault
within the camera.
Vertical smear
A “smear” may appear to extend verti cally
from very bright subjects, as shown below.
Video monitor
screen
This phenomenon is common to CCD
imaging elements using an interline transfer
system, and is caused when electri c charge
induced by infrared radiation deep within
the photo sensor is transferred to the
resistors.
Aliasing
When shooting fine stripes, straight lines or
similar patterns, the lines may become
slightly jagged.
Blemishes
A CCD image sensor consists of an array of
individual picture elements (pixels). A
malfunctioning sensor element will show up
as a single pixel blemish in the image. This
is generally not a problem.
White speckles
When you shoot a poorly illuminate d object
at a high temperature, small white do ts m ay
appear all over the entire screen image.
Pale vertical smear
Very bright su b j ect
(such as an electric
lamp, fluorescent
lamp, sunlight, or
strong reflected light)