Sony SNT-EX101E, Ipela SNT-EX101, Ipela SNT-EX104, Ipela SNT-EP104, Ipela SNT-EX154 User Manual

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Video Network Station

User’s Guide

Software Version 1.0

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

SNT-EX101 SNT-EX104/SNT-EP104 SNT-EX154/SNT-EP154 SNT-RS1U/SNT-RS3U

Table of Contents

Overview

Features .................................................................. 4

How to Use This User’s Guide .............................. 5

System Requirements ............................................ 5

Preparation

Assigning the IP Address to the unit ................... 6

Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox ..... 6

When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or

later ................................................................... 8

When using Windows Vista ............................. 10

Accessing the System Using the Web

Browser ................................................................. 13

Basic Configuration by the Administrator ....... 15

Operating the unit

Administrator and User ...................................... 16

Logging in to System ........................................... 17

Logging in as a user ......................................... 17

About Viewers .................................................. 17

Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 18

Main menu ....................................................... 18

Control panel section ....................................... 18

Monitor image .................................................. 20

Plug-in free Viewer .......................................... 20

Operating the Camera ........................................ 21

Controlling via the control panel ..................... 21

Moving the camera to a preset position ........... 22

Using the Trigger Button ................................... 22

Sending a monitor image via e-mail ................ 22

Sending a monitor image to an FTP server ...... 22

Recording a camera image as a still image ...... 22

Controlling alarm output .................................. 23

Playing an audio file stored in the system ........ 23

Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode ......... 23

Using the System Utility ...................................... 24

SNC Viewer ..................................................... 24

SNC Desktop Viewer ....................................... 26

Administrating the unit

Basic Operations of the Administrator Menu ...27

How to set up the Administrator menu .............27

Configuration of the Administrator menu ........28

Configuring the System — System Menu ..........29

System Tab ........................................................29

Date & time Tab ................................................30

Superimpose Tab ..............................................31

Initialize Tab .....................................................32

System log Tab .................................................33

Access log Tab ..................................................33

Setting the Camera Image and Audio

— Camera Menu ..................................................34

Common Tab ....................................................34

Picture Tab ........................................................35

Privacy Masking tab .........................................35

Video codec Tab ...............................................36

Streaming Tab ...................................................37

Configuring the Network — Network Menu .....38

Network Tab .....................................................38

QoS Tab ............................................................39

Dynamic IP address notification Tab — Notifying

the IP Address .................................................40

Setting the SSL function — SSL Menu ..............42

SSL tab .............................................................42

CA certificate tab — Adding the CA certificate for

client authentication ........................................44

How to install the CA certificate ......................45

To remove an installed CA certificate ..............46

Using the 802.1X Authentication Function

— 802.1X Menu ....................................................47

System configuration of 802.1X network ........47

Common Tab – Basic setting of 802.1X

authentication function ...................................47

Client certificate Tab .........................................48

CA certificate Tab .............................................49

Setting the 802.1X authentication function

– Example of Windows Server 2003 ..............50

Setting the User — User Menu ...........................53

Setting the Security — Security Menu ...............54

Saving the Camera Position and Action — Preset

position Menu .......................................................54

Position Tab — Saving pan/tilt/zoom

position ...........................................................54

Position Tour Tab — Setting a position tour ....56

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Sending an Image via E-mail — e-Mail (SMTP)

Menu ..................................................................... 57

Common Tab — Setting the e-Mail (SMTP)

Function .......................................................... 57

Alarm sending Tab — Setting the e-mail sending

mode when detecting the alarm ...................... 58

Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical

e-mail sending mode ......................................59

Sending Images to FTP Server — FTP client

Menu ..................................................................... 60

Common Tab — Setting the FTP client

function .......................................................... 60

Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client

action when detecting the alarm ..................... 61

Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical

FTP client activity .......................................... 62

Recording Images in Memory — Image memory

Menu ..................................................................... 63

Common Tab — Setting the image memory

function .......................................................... 63

Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image

memory function when detecting the

alarm ............................................................... 64

Periodical recording Tab — Setting the periodical

recording mode ............................................... 65

Folder structure of image memory ................... 66

Downloading Images from the system — FTP

server Menu .........................................................67

Setting the Alarm Output — Alarm output

Menu ..................................................................... 67

Alarm output Tab .............................................. 67

Outputting Audio Linked to Alarm Detection

— Voice alert Menu ............................................. 69

Voice alert 1, 2, 3 Tab ....................................... 69

Setting the Operations from the Viewer

— Trigger Menu ..................................................70

Setting the Schedule — Schedule Menu ............ 72

Setting the Alarm Buffer — Alarm buffer

Menu ..................................................................... 73

Setting the Motion Detection/VMF Function

— Motion detection Menu .................................. 73

What are VMF functions-Video Motion

Filter ............................................................... 73

Setting items for motion detection ................... 74

VMF setting items ............................................ 76

Simple motion detection function .................... 79

Transmitting with External Equipment

— PTZ control I/F Menu .................................... 80

Configuring the Viewer — Viewer Menu .......... 81

Layout tab .........................................................81

HTML output tab ............................................. 83

Others

Using the Supplied SNC toolbox .........................84

Starting SNC toolbox ........................................84

How to use SNC toolbox ..................................84

Registering in My device ..................................86

Changing the Device list display method .........87

Setting SNC toolbox options ............................88

Using Privacy Masking — Masking

a Camera Image ..............................................89

Using the Custom Homepage ...........................90

Using the Firmware Upgrade ............................91

Using the Schedule Task ...................................91

Configuring the device setting ..........................93

Device restart and initialization ........................94

Using the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting

Audio to unit .........................................................95

Installing the SNC audio upload tool ................95

Connecting the unit to the Computer ................95

Using the SNC audio upload tool .....................96

Using the SNC video player — Playing a Video/

Audio File Recorded with the unit ....................100

Installing the SNC video player ......................100

Using the SNC video player ...........................101

Assigning the IP Address to the unit using ARP

Commands ..........................................................102

Using the SNMP .................................................102

1. Inquiry Commands ....................................102

2. Setting Commands .....................................103

Glossary ..............................................................104

Index ....................................................................107

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

NOTICE TO USERS

© 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

• High-quality live images from camera can be monitored at a maximum frame rate of 30 fps.

• XDNR and Visibility Enhancer enable clearer images for streaming.

• Three video compression modes (video codecs) JPEG/MPEG4/H.264 are supported.

• Single codec mode and dual codec modes are available.

• The motion detection function is provided on the SNT-EX101, SNT-EX104 and SNT-EX154. The simple motion detection function is provided on the SNT-EP104 and SNT-EP154. The camera tampering detection alarm function is provided on the SNT-EX101, SNT-EX104 and SNT-EX154.

• Up to 10 users can view images from one camera at the same time.

• Date/time can be superimposed on the image.

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Features

How to Use This User’s

System Requirements

Guide

This User’s Guide explains how to operate the video network station from a computer. The User’s Guide is designed to be read on the computer display. This section gives tips on making the most of the User’s Guide-read it before you operate the camera.

Jumping to a related page

When you read the User’s Guide on the computer display, you can click on a sentence to jump to a 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 that appear in actual use. The illustrations of the camera and menu display in the User’s Guide show the SNC-RH124, SNC-RH164 or SNT-EX104 video network station as an example.

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 that appear on your screen.

The following computer environment is necessary for the computer to display images and the controls of the camera. (August 2009)

CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo, 1.8 GHz or higher.

Memory

1 GB or more.

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista

Web Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 6.0 or 7.0

Display

1280 × 1024 pixels or higher.

Overview

Installation Manual (printed matter)

The supplied Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls of the video network station, connection examples, and how to set up the camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before hand.

How to Use This User’s Guide

Preparation

Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox

Preparation

The Preparation section explains what the administrator has to prepare for monitoring images after installation and connection of the unit.

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

To connect the unit to a network, you need to assign a new IP address to the unit when you install it for the first time. You can assign an IP address in two ways:

• Using SNC toolbox stored in the supplied CD-ROM (see this page)

• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands (see page 102)

This section explains how to assign an IP address to the unit using the supplied setup program and how to configure the network.

Before starting, connect the unit, referring to “Connection” in the supplied Installation Manual. Consult the administrator of the network about the assigned IP address.

Notes

• SNC toolbox may not operate correctly if you use a personal firewall or antivirus software in your computer. In that case, disable the software or assign an IP address to the camera using another method. For example, see “Assigning the IP Address to the unit using ARP Commands” on page 102.

• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Vista, disable the Windows Firewall function. Otherwise SNC toolbox will not operate correctly. For the setting, see “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 9 or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 11.

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. A cover page appears automatically in your Web browser. If it does not appear automatically in the Web browser, double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

When you are using Windows Vista, the “Auto play” pop-up may appear. For details, see “Installing software” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 10.

Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox. The File Download dialog opens.

When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Vista, a message regarding the active contents may appear. For details, see “Installing software” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8 or “Installing software” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 10.

Click File Open.

Note

If you click “Save” on the “File Download” dialog, you will not be able to perform set up correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

Install SNC toolbox on your computer using the wizard. If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and click Accept to continue with the installation.

Start SNC toolbox.

When you are using Windows Vista, the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” may appear. In this case, click Allow.

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Click Search. SNC toolbox detects the video network stations connected to the local network and lists them.

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.

Note

Tip

The factory setting of the unit network is DHCP mode.

Select a unit you want to assign an IP address from the list and click Network. The account settings screen is displayed.

When you select Obtain an IP address automatically, make sure that the DHCP server is operating on the network.

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.

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.

Set the HTTP port No. Normally, select 80 for the HTTP port No. To use another port number, type a port number between 1024 and 65535 in the text box.

Preparation

Register the name and password of the administrator and click OK. The factory settings for both items are “admin.” The Network Setting screen is displayed.

Note

When using a port number other than 80, check with the network administrator first.

Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click OK. If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is correctly assigned.

When setting is finished, to access the unit directly, double-click the unit name in the list.

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Preparation

The viewer screen of the video network station is displayed on the Web browser.

Display sample

If the message “File Download – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

Note

If the IP address is not set correctly, the viewer does not appear after step 13. In that case, try to set the IP address again.

When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later

Installing software

A warning message regarding the active contents may appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox from CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:

Example: In case of SNC toolbox

If message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s.

Note

If you select Save in the “File Download – Security Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform the installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

The software installation starts.

Installing ActiveX Control

During installation of ActiveX Control, the “Information Bar” or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case, operate as follows:

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

If the message “Information Bar” appears, click OK.

If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select Install ActiveX Control….

If “ Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Install.

Program name

The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion detection menu appears.

Configuring Windows Firewall

SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate correctly depending on the configuration of Windows Firewall. (No video network stations are shown in the list even if they are detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows Firewall configuration as follows:

Select Windows Firewall and select Off in the Windows Firewall dialog.

The video network station will be displayed in the list. If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue with the following steps.

Preparation

Example: In case of SNC toolbox

Select Control Panel from the Start menu of Windows.

Select Security Center of the working field.

Select the “Exceptions” tab.

Click Add Program….

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Preparation

In the Add Program dialog, select SNC toolbox and click OK.

SNC toolbox is added to the Programs and Services list.

Click OK.

If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run program.

Program name

Note

If you click Open folder to view files, the Web browser will not open automatically. In this case, double-click the “index.htm” file in the CD-ROM.

When the above procedure is completed, the video network station connected in the local network are displayed in SNC toolbox.

When using Windows Vista

Installing software

A warning message regarding the active contents may appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox from the CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:

Example: In case of SNC toolbox

If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s .

If the message “File Download – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Note

If you select Save in the “File Download – Security Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup icon again.

If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Run.

Program name

If the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” appears, click Allow.

The software installation starts.

If the message “User Account Control – Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click Continue.

If “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click Install.

Program name

Preparation

The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion detection menu appears.

Configuring Windows Firewall

SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate correctly depending on the configuration of Windows Firewall. (No cameras are shown in the list even if they are detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows Firewall configuration as follows:

Starting the software

When you start software such as SNC toolbox, the message “User Account Control – An unidentified program wants access to your computer” may appear. In this case, click Allow.

Installing ActiveX Control

During installation of ActiveX Control, the information bar or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case, operate as follows:

If the message “Information Bar” appears, click Close.

Example: In the case of SNC toolbox

Select Control Panel from the Start menu of Windows.

Click Windows Firewall.

Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off. “User Account Control – Windows needs your permission to continue” may appear. In this case, click Continue.

If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select Install ActiveX Control….

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Preparation

Select Off in the “General” tab.

Click OK.

The video network station will be displayed in the list. If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue with the following steps.

Select the “Exceptions” tab.

Click Add a Program….

If the Add a Program dialog appears, select SNC toolbox and click OK.

When the above procedure is completed, the video network station connected in the local network are displayed in SNC toolbox.

SNC toolbox is added to the Program or port list.

Assigning the IP Address to the unit

Accessing the System Using the Web Browser

After the IP address has been assigned to the unit, check that you can actually access the system using the Web browser installed on your computer. Use Internet Explorer as a Web browser.

When Internet Explorer 7 is used

When you enter the unit IP address, “Certificate Error” may appear according to the status of the certificate set on the system. In this case, click Continue to this website (not recommended). to continue. The welcome page appears (in SSL communication).

Start the Web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the unit in the URL address bar.

The viewer window is displayed.

Display sample

Using the SSL function

Note

The model on sale in China does not support the SSL function.

When Internet Explorer 6 is used

“Security Alert” dialog may appear according to the status of the certificate. In this case, click Ye s to continue. The viewer window is displayed (in SSL communication).

Preparation

When “Allow HTTP connection for some clients” (page 42) is checked

To use HTTP and SSL connections separately to access, enter the following in the address box of the browser.

For HTTP connection

For SSL connection

When the viewer of the unit is displayed for the first time

“Security Warning” is displayed. When you click Ye s , ActiveX control is installed and the viewer is displayed.

Accessing the System Using the Web Browser

Preparation

Notes

• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local Area Network (LAN) settings of Internet Explorer, the image may not be displayed. In that case, disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server manually. For the setting of the Proxy server, consult your network administrator.

• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be logged in to the computer as Administrator.

• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Vista, the information bar or “Security Warning” may appear. For details, see “Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8 or “Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 11.

Tip

The software is optimized for Internet Explorer using medium font.

To display the viewer correctly

To operate the viewer correctly, set the security level of Internet Explorer to Medium or lower, as follows:

Select Too ls from the menu bar for Internet Explorer, then select Internet Options and click the Security tab.

Click the Internet icon (when using the camera via the Internet), or Local intranet icon (when using the camera via a local network).

Set the slider to Medium or lower. (If the slider is not displayed, click Default Level.)

When using antivirus software, etc., on the computer

• When you use antivirus software, security software, personal firewall or pop-up blocker on your computer, the system performance may be reduced, for example, the frame rate for displaying the image may be lower.

• The Web page displayed when you log in to the camera uses JavaScript. The display of the Web page may be affected if you use antivirus software or other software described above on your computer.

Accessing the System Using the Web Browser

Basic Configuration by the Administrator

You can monitor the camera image by logging in with the initial conditions set for this video network station. You can also set various functions according to the installing position, network conditions or purpose of the camera. We recommend you configure the following items before monitoring images from the camera.

Setting contents Setting menu

Set the format of the image sent from the unit. Video codec Tab (page 36)

Select the brightness of the image sent from the unit. Brightness (page 35)

Select the quality of the image sent from the unit. Video codec Tab (page 36)

Select the view size of the image. View size (page 18)

Select whether the audio from the external microphone is sent or not. Microphone (page 34)

Synchronize the date and time of the unit with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 30)

Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to an e-mail. e-Mail (SMTP) Menu (page 57)

Preparation

Set the user access right for the unit. User Menu (page 53)

Set a place to be watched beforehand. Preset position Menu (page 54)

Basic Configuration by the Administrator

Operating the unit

Administrator and User

This video network station identifies those who log in as

This section explains how to monitor the image from the camera using your Web browser (Internet Explorer).

the Administrator or User. The Administrator can use all the functions of this video network station, including camera settings. The

The functions of the unit should be set by the Administrator. For the setting of the unit, see “Administrating the unit” on page 27.

User can use the functions for monitoring the image and audio from the camera, and control the camera. The Viewer mode setting is used to restrict the user's access rights. There are five types of users.

Each type of user can use the corresponding functions below.

User

Operating the unit

Function Administrator

Monitor a live image z zzzzz

View the date and time z zzzzz

Control the frame rate (JPEG mode only) zz––––

Control the image view size z zzzz –

Save a still image and movie in the computer z zzzz –

Send an image file to the FTP server zz––––

Send an image attached to an e-mail zz––––

Record an image in the memory zz––––

Control the alarm output of the I/O port on the unit zz––––

Play an audio file (Voice alert) * zz––––

Switch the TCP/UDP transmission mode (Available in MPEG4/H.264 mode only)

Call the preset position * z zzz ––

Perform the pan/tilt/zoom operation * zzz–––

Receive audio * z zzzzz

Select the codec mode z zzzz –

Control the setting menu z –––––

z Usable function

zz––––

Full Pan/Tilt Preset

position

Light View

– Not usable function * SNT-EX101/SNT-EX104/SNT-EX154 only

The access rights of the administrator and the user can be set in “Setting the User — User Menu” of the Administrator menu on page 53.

Administrator and User

Logging in to System

Logging in as a user

Start the Web browser on your computer and type the IP address of the system you want to monitor.

Plug-in free Viewer

This viewer allows the user to select from three image display methods: JPEG, JPEG/FLASH or ActiveX Viewer. JPEG method: JPEG images will be displayed in sequence. JPEG/FLASH method: JPEG images will be displayed in sequence. ActiveX Viewer method: The image can be viewed when the image display is set to JPEG, MPEG4 or H.264.

The viewer is displayed.

Display sample:

Three types of viewer are available: ActiveX Viewer, Plug-in free Viewer and custom homepage. By default, ActiveX Viewer is displayed. To switch the viewer, make changes to the Viewer menu (page 81).

Note

If the main viewer does not start correctly, the security level of the Internet Explorer may be set to higher than Medium. See “To display the viewer correctly” on page 14 and check the security level.

Notes

• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local

Area Network (LAN) Settings of Internet Explorer, the camera image may not be displayed. In that case, disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server manually. For the setting of the Proxy server, consult your network administrator.

• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be logged in to the computer as the Administrator.

Tip

Every page of this software is optimized for Internet Explorer in Medium font.

Operating the unit

About Viewers

You can use the following viewers.

ActiveX Viewer

This viewer can monitor the camera image in any of the JPEG, MPEG4 and H.264 video codecs. You must install this viewer when you access the main viewer for the first time.

When you display the main viewer of the unit for the first time

When you access the video network station using ActiveX Viewer for the first time, the Security Warning appears. Click Yes and install ActiveX Control. You can use all the functions of the viewer with ActiveX Control.

Logging in to System

Configuration of Main

Control panel 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 using ActiveX Viewer

Main menu

Operating the unit

Control panel section

Main menu

Monitor image section

Information panel

Check the date and time here.

View panel

You can change the screen mode, size of the image, image codec mode and frame rate. Also, still images and movies can be saved (movie saving can also be stopped) from here. Microphone and audio output levels can be adjusted.

ActiveX

Displays the ActiveX viewer.

Plug-in free

Displays the Plug-in free viewer.

Tool

You can download system utility from here. (page 24) This operation is only available when you are logged in as administrator.

Set up

Click to display the Administrator menu. (page 27) You can operate this function only when logging in as the administrator.

Language

Set language from pull-down.

Screen Mode

Select Window or Full Screen.

View size

Selects the view size to be displayed. Click View size list box to select the view size. Full is determined by the image size specified in the Camera menu (page 36).

Image Codec

Select an image codec mode.

Frame rate

(Displayed only when the camera image is in JPEG.) Selects the frame rate to transmit images.

(Capture)

Click to capture a still image shot by the camera and to store it in the computer. Click to open the folder to be saved.

(Run)/ (Stop Save Video)

Runs and stops Save Video. Click to open the folder to be saved.

Configuration of Main Viewer

Volume

(Displayed when Microphone (page 34) is set to On.)

Zoom control

Press to zoom out, and press to zoom in. Zooming continues while the button remains pressed.

Adjust the microphone volume by moving the each slider bar.

When you click , the icon changes to and the microphone input stops. To input the microphone, click

again.

When you click , the icon changes to and the microphone output stops. To output the microphone, click again.

Notes

• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

• Voice alert configuration is only available for CH1 on the SNT-EX154.

Camera control panel

Focus control

To focus on a nearby object, press . To focus on a distant object, press . By pressing , focus is set to the optimum position.

Note

To control the focus manually, set Focus mode of the Camera menu to Manual (page 34).

(Exclusive control)

Click this button to display the time remaining for operation authority. However, if operation authority has not been obtained, the waiting time is displayed.

Trigger panel

Operating the unit

On this panel, you can control the pan/tilt/home position of the camera, adjust the zoom and switch focus mode (page 21). In addition, you can obtain authority to operate the camera when the exclusive control mode is on.

Notes

• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

• To operate the camera, it is necessary to have a camera connected, and the connection/setting set correctly.

Pan/Tilt control

Click the arrow button the direction in which you want to move the camera. Keep it pressed to move the camera continuously.

The above is displayed only when Viewer mode (page 53) is set to Full, and one or more triggers are enabled in the Trigger menu (page 70).

The configured functions are displayed as buttons on this panel.

Click the function button you want to use on the Trigger panel. The selected function is activated. The selectable functions are as follows:

• send still image files attached to an e-mail (page 22)

• send still image files to an FTP server (page 22)

• record still image files in the built-in memory or USB memory (not supplied) (page 22)

• control the alarm output (page 23)

• play the audio file stored in the system (page 23)

Configuration of Main Viewer

Preset position panel

Monitor image

Operating the unit

The above is displayed only when one or more preset positions are stored in memory.

The registered preset position is displayed with a thumbnail.

The image shot by the camera is shown here. You can use the camera control panel bar to pan or tilt.

Select the Preset position name from the list. The camera will move to the preset position that you have stored in memory using the Preset position menu.

Notes

Plug-in free Viewer

Main viewer using Plug-in free Viewer

• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

• To operate the camera, it is necessary to have a camera connected, and the connection/setting set correctly.

Others panel

(Displayed only when the camera image is in MPEG4 or

Camera list Monitor

H.264, and the ActiveX Viewer is used.)

Control bar

screen

Monitor screen

You can switch between TCP and UDP (Unicast/ Multicast).

You can use the tool bar to pan or tilt.

Each click switches the transmission mode of the video/ audio data between TCP mode, UDP (Unicast) mode, and UDP (Multicast) mode (page 23). The last selected mode is saved in the computer, and will stay selected for the next startup.

Configuration of Main Viewer

Control bar

The following operation buttons are available.

Operating the Camera

You can control pan/tilt, zoom and focus.

Setting

Play/Pause button

Trigger run button

Preset

Save still image button

Audio output volume slider

Control waiting time and control time for exclusive control

Exclusive control button

Camera list

The camera list is displayed when Camera list is set to On in the viewer menu, and at least one camera is

registered in the unit list.

Notes

• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

• To operate, make sure the connected camera is configured correctly.

Controlling via the control panel

You can operate the camera direction, zoom, and focus by using the control panel for the monitor image currently displayed.

Operating the unit

Pan/Tilt control

Click the arrow button in the direction in which you want to move the camera. Keep it pressed to move the camera continuously. To return to the home position, click .

Zoom control

Click to zoom out, and click to zoom in. Zooming continues while the button remains pressed.

Focus control

To focus on a nearby object, click . To focus on a distant object, click .

By clicking , the focus is set to the optimum position.

Note

To control the focus manually, set Focus mode of the Camera menu to Manual (page 34).

Operating the Camera

Moving the camera to a preset position

Select a preset position name from the Preset position panel. The camera will move to the preset position that you have stored in memory using the Preset position menu (page 54). Multiple preset positions can be organized by group according to setting.

Operating the unit

Using the Trigger Button

You can execute various functions by clicking their respective buttons on the Trigger panel.

Sending a monitor image via e-mail

You can send a captured still image by attaching it to an e-mail. To use this function, you need to make e-Mail (SMTP) active and set the address in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu properly (page 70).

Click e-Mail (SMTP) on the Trigger panel. The still image of the moment you click is captured, and your e-mail with the image file attached is sent to the specified mail address.

Sending a monitor image to an FTP server

You can send a captured still image to the FTP server. To use this function, you need to make FTP active and set the address in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu properly (page 71).

Click FTP client on the Trigger panel. The still image of the moment you click is captured, and the image file is sent to the FTP server.

Recording a camera image as a still image

You can capture a camera image as a still picture and record it. The still images are recorded in the built-in memory or USB memory (not supplied). To use this function, you need to make Image memory active and set the details in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu (page 71).

Click Image memory on the Trigger panel. The still image of the moment you click is captured, and the image file is recorded.

Using the Trigger Button

Controlling alarm output

You can control Alarm output. To use this function, you need to make Alarm output active in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu (page 71).

Click Alarm output1 or Alarm output2 on the Trigger panel. The alarm output is switched by clicking. The alarm output mode can be selected from Toggle or Timer of Alarm output 1, 2 (page 71) in the Trigger menu.

Tip

• For the connection of peripheral devices to the alarm output of the I/O port, see the supplied Installation Manual.

• The number of alarm outputs varies by model. The number of selectable alarm output terminals is as follows: SNT-EX101: 2 SNT-EX104/SNT-EX154: 4 SNT-EP104/SNT-EP154: None

Playing an audio file stored in the

Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode

You can select TCP or UDP as the communication port for video/audio data. This function can be used when Mode (video codec mode) is set to MPEG4 or H.264 and the ActiveX Viewer is used.

Notes

• The function may not operate correctly if you use personal firewall software or antivirus software on your computer. In that case, disable the software or select the TCP mode.

• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, or Windows Vista, disable “Windows Firewall.” For details, see “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 9, or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 11.

Select TCP, UDP (Unicast) or UDP (Multicast) from the Connection drop-down list in the Others panel.

Operating the unit

system

You can play an audio file previously stored in the system using the SNC audio upload tool. To use this function, you need to make Voice alert1, Voice alert2 and Voice alert3 active in the Trigger menu of the Administrator menu (page 71).

Click Voi ce a l er t 1, Voice alert2 or Voice alert3 on the Trigger panel. Playback of the selected audio file starts and the playback sound is output from the speaker connected to the system.

Notes

• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

• Voice alert configuration is only available for CH1 on the SNT-EX154.

TCP: This is normally selected. When TCP is selected as the communication port, HTTP communication is adopted for video/audio communications. HTTP is the protocol used for reading the usual Web page. In an environment capable of reading Web pages, you can watch or listen to video/audio by selecting the TCP port.

UDP (Unicast): When UDP (Unicast) is selected as the communication port, RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is adopted for video/audio communications. Since RTP is the protocol for running video/audio data, the video/audio playback is smoother than when TCP (HTTP) is selected. If a firewall is installed between the system and the computer, or depending on the network environment, video/audio may not play back properly when UDP (Unicast) is selected. In this case, select TCP.

Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode

UDP (Multicast): This protocol is selectable when Multicast streaming (page 37) is On. When UDP (Multicast) is selected as the transmission port,

RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) and UDP multicast techniques are adopted for video/audio transmission. By selecting it, the network transmission load of the system can be reduced. If a router that does not correspond to a multicast or firewall is installed between the system and the computer, video/audio may not play back properly. In this case, select TCP or UDP (Unicast).

Operating the unit

Using the System Utility

You can download system utility from the tools tab on the main menu. This operation is only available when you are logged in as administrator.

To use the utility, click Download to begin download.

Note

Network camera (SNC-RH124/RS46N/RS46P, SNC-RS44N/RS44P/RH164, SNC-RS86N/RS86P/ RS84N/RS84P) and video network station have a common utility. For the video network station, some of the utility functions cannot be used.

SNC Viewer

SNC Viewer is an application which allows you to set the initial state of the viewer.

Connection tab

Using the System Utility

You can set the connection method. Select the start-up connection from: TCP, UDP Unicast, and UDP Multicast. If TCP connection is selected, you can configure proxy settings by selecting Use proxy.

View tab

Audio tab

Operating the unit

Volume

Mute: Select this option to mute sound at start-up. Use the slide bar to set the volume for start-up sound output.

Screen mode

You can select Window or Full.

View size

You can select the view size.

JPEG framerate

You can set the frame rate for JPEG.

Image action

Select from the image operation modes Area zoom and Vector dragging.

Note

This function cannot be used with video network station.

Mic

Mute: Select this option to mute microphone sound at

start-up. Use the slide bar to set the volume for start-up microphone input.

Save tab

Specify a folder to save the still images and movies to.

Using the System Utility

Joystick tab

Operating the unit

You can assign the joystick buttons here.

SNC Desktop Viewer

This is a gadget that displays the camera image in the side bar of Windows Vista.

Click to exit Gadget. When you click , you will see the following setting screen.

Camera address

Set the IP address for the camera to display on the

Gadget.

Frame rate

Select the frame rate for the image to display on the

Gadget.

Image size

Select the image size for the image to display on the

Gadget.

Using the System Utility

Administrating the unit

Click the menu name (example: System) on the left side of the Administrator menu. The clicked menu appears.

This section explains how to set the functions of the unit by the Administrator. For details about monitoring the camera image, see “Operating the unit” on page 16.

This section explains the basic operations and each option of the Administrator menu.

Note on the display of menu options

The setting menus of this unit will clearly display only the setting options that you can currently select. Grayed out options cannot be selected.

Basic Operations of the Administrator Menu

You can use the Administrator menu to set all functions to suit the user's needs. Click Setting in the viewer to display the Administrator menu.

How to set up the Administrator

Example: “System” menu

Select the required tab above the menu, and set each setting option in the tab.

Example: “Date & time” tab of “System” menu

See pages 29 to 83 for details of the menu tabs and setting options.

After setting, click OK. The settings you have made become active.

Click Cancel to nullify the set values and return to the previous settings.

Buttons common to every menu

The following buttons are displayed on all the menus. The functions of the buttons are the same on every menu.

Administrating the unit

Click Setting on the main menu. The authentication dialog appears. Enter the user name and password for Administrator. The user name “admin” and password “admin” are set at the factory for the Administrator.

The Administrator menu appears.

Click this button to confirm the settings.

Click this button to nullify the set values and return to the previous settings.

General notes on menus

• One-byte katakana character is not valid for any text

field, such as User name.

• After changing a setting on a menu, wait at least 10

seconds before turning off the power of the unit. If the power is turned off immediately, the new setting may not be stored correctly.

• If the unit settings are changed while watching the

main viewer, some settings cannot be restored. To reflect the change on the opening main viewer, click Refresh on the Web browser.

Basic Operations of the Administrator Menu

Configuration of the Administrator menu

System

Displays the System menu. For details, see “Configuring the System — System Menu” (page 29).

Administrating the unit

Camera

Displays the Camera menu for setting the camera image and audio. For details, see “Setting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera Menu” (page 34).

Network

Displays the Network menu for setting the network connection. For details, see “Configuring the Network — Network Menu” (page 38).

SSL

Displays the SSL menu for performing SSL communication between the client device and system. (“Setting the SSL function — SSL Menu” on page 42)

802.1X

Displays the 802.1X menu for connecting the camera to a network configured in compliance with the 802.1X standard for port authentication. (“Using the 802.1X Authentication Function — 802.1X Menu” on page 47)

Preset position

Displays the Preset position menu to register a position

you want to save. “Tour function,” which rotates the

registered positions, is also set here. (“Saving the

Camera Position and Action — Preset position Menu”

on page 54)

e-Mail (SMTP)

Displays the e-Mail (SMTP) menu for sending an e-

mail. (“Sending an Image via E-mail — e-Mail (SMTP)

Menu” on page 57)

FTP client

Displays the FTP client menu for sending an image/

audio file, etc., to an FTP server. (“Sending Images to

FTP Server — FTP client Menu” on page 60)

Image memory

Displays the Image memory menu for recording an

image/audio file, etc., in the built-in memory or in a

USB memory (not supplied) inserted in the unit.

(“Recording Images in Memory — Image memory

Menu” on page 63)

FTP server

Displays the FTP server menu for setting the FTP server

function of the unit. (“Downloading Images from the

system — FTP server Menu” on page 67)

Alarm output

Displays the Alarm output menu for setting the alarm

output terminal of the unit. (“Setting the Alarm Output

— Alarm output Menu” on page 67)

Voice alert

Displays the Voice alert menu for playing an audio file

stored in the system in synchronization with alarm

detection by the sensor input or the motion detection

function. (“Outputting Audio Linked to Alarm

Detection — Voice alert Menu” on page 69)

User

Displays the User menu for setting the log in user name and password. (“Setting the User — User Menu” on page 53)

Security

Displays the Security menu for specifying a computer that is allowed to connect to the camera. (“Setting the Security — Security Menu” on page 54)

Basic Operations of the Administrator Menu

Trig g e r

Displays the Trigger menu for designating the operation

to execute when you run a trigger. (“Setting the

Operations from the Viewer — Trigger Menu” on page

70)

Schedule

Displays the Schedule menu for the Preset position function, e-Mail (SMTP) function, FTP client function, Image memory function and Alarm output function, Voice alert function, etc. (“Setting the Schedule — Schedule Menu” on page 72)

Alarm buffer

Displays the Alarm buffer menu for the buffer for storing the image and audio related to alarm detection. (“Setting the Alarm Buffer — Alarm buffer Menu” on page 73)

Motion Detection

Displays the Motion detection menu for the motion detection function built into the system. (“Setting the Motion Detection/VMF Function — Motion detection Menu” on page 73)

PTZ control I/F

Displays the PTZ control I/F menu for communications with external equipment through the external serial terminal. (“Transmitting with External Equipment PTZ control I/F Menu” on page 80)

Configuring the System

— System Menu

When you click in the Administrator menu, the System menu appears. Use this menu to perform the principal settings of the software. The System menu has six tabs: System, Date & time, Superimpose, Initialize, System log and Access log.

System Tab

System

Administrating the unit

Viewer

Displays the Viewer menu from which you can select the viewer to use and configure advanced settings. (“Configuring the Viewer — Viewer Menu” on page 81)

Title bar name

Type a name of up to 48 characters to be displayed on the title bar. The characters typed here are displayed on the title bar of the Web browser.

Serial number

The serial number of the camera is displayed.

Software version

The software version of this camera is displayed.

Exclusive control mode

Controls the authority to operate pan, tilt, zoom and some other functions of the camera.

Notes

This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or SNT-EP154.

On: Only one user has control authority. Set the

operation time for one user in Operation time.

If a user tries to operate a function during operation

by another user, the authority is controlled by the

settings of Operation time and Maximum wait

number.

Configuring the System — System Menu

Off: Multiple users can control pan, tilt and zoom at the

same time. When multiple users control these functions at the same time, the last operation has priority.

Operation time

Sets the time length for a user who has control authority. The selectable range is from 10 to 600 seconds. This is effective when Exclusive control mode is set to On.

Maximum wait number

Sets the number of users who are permitted to wait for their turn for control authority during operation by one user. The selectable number is from 0 to 10. This is effective when Exclusive control mode is set to On.

Date & time Tab

Current date & time

Displays the date and time set on the unit.

Notes

•To use Exclusive control mode, the date and time of

the system and the connected computer must be set

Administrating the unit

correctly first.

•To use Exclusive control mode, do not disable the

Web browser Cookie. If it is disabled, this mode cannot be used.

• When you change the Exclusive control mode setting, click Refresh on the Web browser to reflect the change when opening the main viewer page.

Sensor input mode

Set the detection mode of the signal input to the sensor input terminal of the system.

Note

Sensor input mode configuration is not available for SNT-EP104 and SNT-EP154.

Normally open: Detects the alarm when the sensor

input is short-circuited.

Normally closed: Detects the alarm when the sensor

input is open-circuited.

Camera tampering detection

Select On to activate the function to detect the camera shaking. When you select On, you can select the Tamper level.

Note

The camera tempering detection is not available on the SNT-EP104 and SNT-EP154.

OK/Cancel

See “Buttons common to every menu” on page 27.

Note

After you have purchased the camera, be sure to check the date and time of the camera and set as necessary.

PC clock

Displays the date and time set on your computer.

Date & time format

Select the format of date and time to be displayed in the main viewer from the drop-down list. You can select the format between yyyy-mm-dd

hh:mm:ss (year-month-day hour:minutes:seconds), mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss (month-day-year

hour:minutes:seconds), and dd-mm-yyyy hh:mm:ss (day-month-year hour:minutes:seconds).

Adjust

Select how to set the day and time.

Keep current setting: Select if you do not need to set

the date and time.

Synchronize with PC: Select if you want to

synchronize the unit’s date and time with the computer.

Manual setting: Select if you want to set the unit’s date

and time manually. Select the year, month, date, hour, minutes and seconds from each drop-down list.

Synchronize with NTP: Select if you want to

synchronize the unit’s date and time with those of the time server called NTP server (Network Time Protocol). Set the NTP server when Synchronize with NTP is selected.

Configuring the System — System Menu

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