Sony SNT-EX101E-R, SNT-EX101E Specsheet

Surveillance Video Encoder

SNT-EX/EP Series

SNT-EX101/EX101E, SNT-EX104/EP104, SNT-EX154/EP154

(simulated images)

SNT-EX/EP Series

• High Frame Rate

• Visibility Enhancer

• XDNR

• Audio Detection

• Voice Alert

• Tamper Alarm

• DEPA Advanced

• 3 codecs with Dual
Streaming

• 4 IP & MAC Address
Support*

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Reality Intelligence Usability

* Available on SNT-EX104/EP104/EX154/EP154

With the SNT-EX/EP Series,

1CH

4CH 48CH16CH

Box Type

(Standalone,
quick solution)

Blade Type

(Space saving,
scalable solution)

Blade Type Encoder

SNT-EX154

(4CH)

Blade Type Encoder

SNT-EX154

(4CH)

Box Type Encoder

SNT-EX104 (4CH)

Box Type Encoder

SNT-EP104 (4CH)

Blade Type Encoder

SNT-EP154

(4CH)

Rack Station

SNT-RS1U (Up to 16CH)

Rack Station

SNT-RS3U (Up to 48CH)

Box Type Encoder
(AC24V)

SNT-EX101 (1CH)

Blade Type Encoder

SNT-EP154

(4CH)

Full

Full

Box Type Encoder
(PoE)

SNT-EX101E (1CH)

Full

Basic

Full

Basic

Scalability

Number of
Channels

Full

Basic

Full Function

Full

Basic Function

Basic

Your Analog Cameras Will Be Reborn

Sony’s SNT-EX/EP Series includes a full lineup of video encoders designed to meet various system
requirements. There’s a choice of 1-channel and 4-channel standalone models, as well as 1U and 3U
Rack Stations that accept 4-channel blades − all of which can dual-stream H.264/JPEG, H.264/
MPEG-4, or MPEG-4/JPEG video at full 30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL) in up to D1 resolution.
These video encoders not only convert analog video signals to a digital video stream for IP-based
networks, but also improve the picture quality of the original signals with state-of-the-art image­enhancing technology. What’s more, the SNT-EX Series also incorporates advanced security features
such as DEPA Advanced™ intelligent video and audio analytics.
The SNT-EX/EP Series is the ideal choice when migrating from an existing analog camera system to an
IP-based monitoring system with intelligence technology, even in the most demanding application
environments, such as education, transportation, factories, healthcare facilities, public venues, and airports.

Full Function Basic Function

Key Features

SNT-EX101 SNT-EX101E SNT-EX104 SNT-EX154 SNT-EP104 SNT-EP154

XDNR
Visibility Enhancer
DFI
Super-Impose
Privacy Masking
DEPA Advanced
Voice Alert
Local Storage
PTZ Control
RS422
RS485
Coaxitron
AC24V power
PoE

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FEATURES

Camera

Recorder

Images +

Pre Filter
Post Filter

Alarm!

Alarm!

High-quality Images Based on Advanced
Technology

The SNT-EX/EP Series delivers clearer and brighter, high-quality
images thanks to state-of-the-art image-enhancing
technology.

Visibility Enhancer

The SNT-EX/EP Series includes Visibility Enhancer technology.
This tone-correction technology optimizes the visibility of a
scene by increasing brightness in darker areas of the scene
and compressing the brighter areas. The result is sharper,
clearer images and a higher level of visibility − all of which are
critical for security surveillance.

OFF ON

XDNR (eXcellent Dynamic Noise Reduction)

Incorporating newly developed XDNR technology, these video
encoders can provide clear images while at the same time
minimizing motion blur under low illumination. What’s more,
when both XDNR and Visibility Enhancer are turned on, the
video encoders can achieve four times the sensitivity com­pared to when they are off.
This technology is ideal for any outdoor surveillance
monitoring, such as a car parked at night.

OFF

ON

(Actual images)

(Actual images)

System Flexibility

Three Codecs − H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG Support

Each model supports the H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG
compression formats at full 30/25 fps in D1 resolution. The
industry-standard JPEG compression format is the best choice
for high-quality still images. MPEG-4 provides clear moving
images efficiently over networks when bandwidth and storage
are limited. While H.264 provides twice the efficiency of
MPEG-4, for when bandwidth and storage is even more limited.

Dual-encoding Capability

With its dual-encoding capability, the SNT-EX/EP Series can
generate any two formats from H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG
simultaneously. This flexibility allows you to maximize your
network and storage resources.

1st Stream

Codec

H.264 H.264

MPEG-4 MPEG-4

MPEG-4 H.264

JPEG H.264

JPEG MPEG-4

2nd Stream

Codec

Examples

st

stream at high frame rate for live

1
monitoring that requires clear moving.

nd

at low frame rate stream for recording

2
that needs to meet storage capability.

For the system that has limited decoding
capability

For the system that requires JPEG Images

Intelligence

DEPA Advanced − Intelligent Video and Audio
Analytics*

Incorporating DEPA Advanced technology, the SNT-EX Series
offers intelligent video and audio analytics. With this feature,
the video encoders can trigger an alarm based on user­defined rules. This allows users to further refine the criteria for
triggering an alarm, making the overall system more efficient.

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(SNT-EX Series)

Dynamic Frame Integration (DFI)

Incorporating Dynamic Frame Integration (DFI) technology,
the SNT-EX/EP Series can reproduce clear images that
contain both still and moving objects. DFI technology detects
movement within the image and reproduces those areas with
minimal blurring, while − at the same time − areas with little
or no movement are displayed naturally with minimal jagged
edges. DFI also ensures clear images in low light conditions.

Without DFI With DFI

(Actual images)

(Simulated images)

• Intelligent Motion Detection

With this feature, the SNT-EX Series can trigger an alarm
based on up to three user-defined rules, such as intrusion
across a virtual border utilizing edge VMF or a beam
intrusion detector*

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3

Alarm

RECREC

REC

REC

Network Recorder

PC

External Device

Detected

Alarm!Alarm!

Alarm!Alarm!

Tampered

Alarm
Level

Audio
Sensor

Microphone

Alarm

RECREC

REC

REC

Network Recorder

PC

External Device

Detected

Alarm!Alarm!

Alarm!Alarm!

• Tamper Alarm

When an attempt is made to tamper with the camera, such
as spray-painting the lens, the SNT-EX Series detects this and
triggers an alarm. This event can be used to activate the
camera relays, or even to start the Voice Alert function.

(simulated images)

• Advanced Audio Detection*

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Unlike conventional audio detection where an alarm is
triggered based on a simple preset audio level, the SNT-EX
Series takes into account the ambient sound levels as well as
its associated frequencies to establish a threshold where any
audio level above this is treated as an alarm.

Easy Installation

Supports Four IP and Four MAC Addresses*

The four-channel models, including the blade encoders,
support four IP and four MAC addresses. This enables you to
monitor your video cameras via the SNT-EX/EP Series using
each camera’s unique IP address. Furthermore, defining an IP
address for each camera is very simple, so system setup can
be achieved quickly.

Remember Function*

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MAC address information is stored on the 1U and 3U rack
stations. After installing the blade and assigning the IP
address, the IP address is then stored in the rack station.
In the event of a failure on a blade encoder, you can simply
replace the card with a new one and be up and running very
quickly.

ONVIF Software
(Open Network Video Interface Forum)

In line with Sony’s commitment to open standards, the
SNT-EX/EP Series conforms to ONVIF™ software specifications.
ONVIF defines a common protocol for the exchange of
information between different network video devices
regardless of manufacturer, and realizes greater
interoperability in multi-vendor network video systems.

Support for IPv6

The SNT-EX/EP Series supports Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).

2

(simulated images)

Audio Functions*1 (SNT-EX Series)

Voice Alert

The SNT-EX Series can store up to three pre-recorded audio
files. Upon initiation, either manually or via an alarm, these
video encoders can play out one of the three pre-recorded
audio files via a locally connected active speaker.

Ambient Sound Filter

The SNT-EX Series is capable of learning ambient sound and
suppressing extraneous noise.

Dynamic Range Compressor*

To prevent audio clipping from occurring due to high audio
levels, these video encoders employ the dynamic range
compressor, which dynamically controls the gain to maintain
incoming audio at a proper level.

Echo Cancellation

The SNT-EX Series has an echo-cancellation capability. This
feature cancels the echo that would otherwise occur
between the operator site and the video encoder site, when
speakers and microphones are used in the system.

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Versatile Interfaces

Third-party PTZ Control via Serial Interface RS-422*4/485*

The SNT-EX Series has an RS-422/485 serial interface. It also
has built-in protocols to support the control of third-party
analog Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) cameras, plus support of some
setting adjustments. For further ease of installation, the
camera ID of the PTZ camera can be set on the SNT-EX Series,
so there is no need to manually change or set the camera
address.

Coaxitron Protocol Support*

The SNT-EX Series supports the Coaxitron® Protocol, which
allows both video and command signals to be transmitted
with just a single BNC cable. This means the SNT-EX Series
can support a wider variety of monitoring environments.

Local Storage*

Stream Support*

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Video can be stored on optional USB memory and then
streamed by using RTP/RTCP/RTSP protocol.

USB Port for External Data Storage

Data storage capacity is available with USB flash memory,
onto which all the compressed video formats − MPEG-4, JPEG,
and H.264 − can be recorded. Periodic recording is possible
and pre-/post-alarm images can also be recorded.

*1

Available on SNT-EX Series *2 Available on SNT-EX104/EP104/EX154/EP154

*3

Available on SNT-EX154/EP154 *4 Available on SNT-EX101/EX101E

*5

Available on SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX154 *6 Available on SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104

*7

These functions are available with software version 1.1 or later.

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5

4

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Remote Control Unit
RM-NS1000

Remote Control Unit
RM-NS1000

System Controller
RM-NS1000

PC

SNT-EX104

Video out

(Coaxial cable)

Video out

(Coaxial cable)

Video out

(Coaxial cable)

Video out

(Coaxial cable)

RS-485

Ethernet

Ethernet

PTZ Camera

Analog
Video
Cameras

LAN

Microphone

Speaker

IMZ-NS100 Series

NSR-1000 Series

PC

SNT-EX101

Video out

(Coaxial cable)

RS-422/RS-485

Ethernet

Ethernet

PTZ Camera

LAN

IMZ-NS100 Series

Microphone

Speaker

System Controller
RM-NS1000

NSR-1000 Series

HDMI/
RGB Monitor

HDMI/
RGB Monitor

OPTIONAL ACCESSORYRACK STATION

SNT-RS1U

Accepts up to 4 blade encoders (up to 16 ch)
Universal power capability
AC 100V - AC240V 50/60 Hz

SNT-RS3U

Accepts up to 12 blade encoders (up to 48 ch)
Universal power capability
AC 100V - AC240V 50/60 Hz

SNTA-RP1

Redundant Power Supply Unit
(for SNT-RS3U only)

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REAR PANELS

■ SNT-EX101/EX101E

■ SNT-EX154

■ SNT-EX104

■ SNT-EP104

■ SNT-EP154

■ SNT-RS1U with SNT-EX154

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■ SNT-EP154

■ SNT-EX101

■ SNT-EX101E

■ SNT-EX154

■ SNT-RS1U

■ SNT-RS3U

Unit: inches (mm)

17 3/8 (440)

5

1

/4 (132)

18

1

/8 (461)

6

1

/8 (155)

1

3

/8

(34)

2 7/8

(73)

1

3

/8

(34)

2 7/8

(73)

402 (15

7

/8)

1

3

/4

(

44

)

17 3/8 (440)

3 1/8 (78)

3 1/8 (78)

3 (77)

15 (382)

1

3

/8

(

34

)

1

3

/8

(

34

)

■ SNT-EP104

■ SNT-EX104

9

7

/8 (250)

8 1/4 (210)

9

3

/

4

(

44

)

DIMENSIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

Encoder Features

Visibility Enhancer Yes
XDNR Ye s
Coaxitron control Ye s No Ye s No

Interface

Analog video input x 1 x 4
Composite buffered

through out
Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45)
Serial Interface RS-422/RS-485 RS-485 – RS-485 –
USB Memory slots x 1
Sensor input x 2
Alarm output x 2
Audio interface

(IN/OUT)
External microphone

input

Audio line output Mini-jack (Monaural), Max output level: 1.5Vp-p – Mini-jack(Monaural),

Image

Codec image size (HxV) D1 (NTSC: 720 x 480, PAL: 720 x 576), VGA (640 x 480), CIF (384 x 288), QVGA (320 x 240)
Video compression

format
Codec streaming

capability
Maximum frame rate H.264/MPEG-4/JPEG: 30fps (NTSC: 720 x 480, PAL: 720 x 576)

Audio

Audio compression G.711/G.726 – G.711/G.726 –

Scene analytics

Intelligent motion
detection

Motion detection Yes Ye s Ye s Yes
Advanced audio

detection

Network

Protocols IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP (client/server), SMTP, DHCP, DNS,NTP, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SNMP (MIB-2)
Number of clients 10
Authentication IEEE802.1x
Number of IP address/

Mac Address

General

Weight Approx. 14 oz

Dimensions (W x H x D) 2

Power requirements AC 24V in with loop

Power consumption 9.6W max. 14.4W max. 12W max.
Operating temperature 32 to 122 ˚F (0 to 50 °C) 32 to 113 ˚F (0 to 45 °C)
Storage temperature -4 to 140 ˚F (-20 to +60 °C)

System Requirements

Operating system Microsoft Windows
Processor Intel Core2 Duo, 1.8GHz or higher
Memory 1GB or more
Web brower Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0, Ver.7.0

Supplied accessories

These products include software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)

SNT-EX101 SNT-EX101E SNT-EX104 SNT-EP104 SNT-EX154 SNT-EP154

x 1 –

x 4 –
x 4

IN x 1, OUT x 1 IN x 4, OUT x 4 – IN x 1, OUT x 1 –

Mini-jack (Monaural), MIC IN/LINE IN: over 2.2kohm,

2.45VDC plug-in power

H.264, MPEG-4, JPEG

Dual streaming (Any combination with IPEG/MPEG-4/H.264 including multiple streams of the same format)

Yes (with built-in Post Filter) No Yes

Ye s No Ye s No

x 1 x 4

(0.4 kg)

7

/8 ×1 3/8 × 6 1/8 inches

(73 × 34 × 155 mm)

through output
Input AC 24 V +/-20%

CD-ROM (User’s Guide and supplied
programs) (1),
Installation Manual (1),
B&P Warranty Booklet (1),
I/O port connector (1),
24 V AC connector (1), (SNT-EX101 only) (1),
Attachment brackets (4),
Attachment screws (8)

PoE
(IEEE802.3af)

®

XP, Windows Vista™

x 4

Approx. 3 lb 1 oz
(1.4 kg)

8 3/8 × 1 3/4 × 9 7/8 inches
(210 × 44 × 250 mm)

DC12 V From Rack Station

CD-ROM (User’s Guide and supplied
programs) (1),
Installation Manual (1),
B&P Warranty Booklet (1),
AC adaptor (AC-NB12A) (1),
Power cord (1),
I/O port connector (SNT-EX104 only) (1)

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–

–

Approx. 2 lb 14 oz
(1.3 kg)

x 4
x 4

Mini-jack(Monaural),
MIC IN/LINE IN: over

2.2kohm, 2.45VDC
plug-in power

Max output level:

1.5Vp-p

(with built-in Post Filter)

Approx. 14 oz
(0.4 kg)

3 1/8 × 1 3/8 × 15 1/8 inches
(78 × 34 × 382 mm)

Installation Manual (1),
B&P Warranty Booklet (1),
I/O port connector (only SNT-EX154) (1),
Attachment screws (2)

(software version 1.1 or later)

–
–

–

–

No