Sony SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E, SNT-EP154, SNT-EX104, SNT-RS1U User Manual
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4-173-496-14 (1)
Video Network Station
User’s Guide
Software Version 1.2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SNT-EX101/SNT-EX101E
SNT-EX104/SNT-EP104
SNT-EX154/SNT-EP154
SNT-RS1U/SNT-RS3U
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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
When using Windows 7 ................................... 13
Accessing the System Using the Web
Browser ................................................................. 15
Basic Configuration by the Administrator ....... 18
Operating the unit
Administrator and User ...................................... 19
Logging in to System ........................................... 20
Logging in as a user ......................................... 20
About Viewers .................................................. 20
Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 21
Main menu ....................................................... 21
Control panel section ....................................... 21
Monitor image .................................................. 23
Plug-in free Viewer .......................................... 23
Operating the Camera ........................................ 24
Controlling via the control panel ..................... 24
Moving the camera to a preset position ........... 25
Using the Trigger Button ................................... 25
Sending a monitor image via e-mail ................ 25
Sending a monitor image to an FTP server ...... 25
Recording a camera image as a still image ...... 25
Controlling alarm output .................................. 26
Playing an audio file stored in the system ........ 26
Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode ......... 26
Using the System Utility ...................................... 27
SNC Viewer ..................................................... 27
SNC Desktop viewer ........................................ 29
Administrating the unit
Basic Operations of the Administrator
Menu .....................................................................31
How to set up the Administrator menu .............31
Configuration of the Administrator menu ........32
Configuring the System — System Menu ..........33
System Tab ........................................................33
Date & time Tab ................................................34
Superimpose Tab ..............................................35
Initialize Tab .....................................................36
System log Tab .................................................37
Access log Tab ..................................................37
Setting the Camera Image and Audio
— Camera Menu ..................................................37
Common Tab ....................................................37
Picture Tab ........................................................38
Privacy Masking tab .........................................39
Video codec Tab ...............................................40
Streaming Tab ...................................................40
Configuring the Network — Network Menu .....41
Network Tab .....................................................41
QoS Tab ............................................................43
Dynamic IP address notification Tab
— Notifying the IP Address ...........................44
Setting the SSL function — SSL Menu ..............46
SSL tab .............................................................46
CA certificate tab — Adding the CA certificate for
client authentication ........................................48
How to install the CA certificate ......................49
To remove an installed CA certificate ..............50
Using the 802.1X Authentication Function
— 802.1X Menu ....................................................51
System configuration of 802.1X network ........51
Common Tab – Basic setting of 802.1X
authentication function ...................................52
Client certificate Tab .........................................53
CA certificate Tab .............................................54
Setting the 802.1X authentication function
– Example of Windows Server 2003 ..............54
Setting the User — User Menu ...........................57
Setting the Security — Security Menu ...............58
Saving the Camera Position and Action
— Preset position Menu ......................................59
Position Tab — Saving pan/tilt/zoom
position ...........................................................59
Position Tour Tab — Setting a position tour ....60
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Sending an Image via E-mail — e-Mail (SMTP)
Menu ..................................................................... 61
Common Tab — Setting the e-Mail (SMTP)
Function .......................................................... 61
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the e-mail sending
mode when detecting the alarm ...................... 63
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
e-mail sending mode ......................................64
Abnormal sending tab — Setting the abnormal
e-mail sending mode ......................................64
Sending Images to FTP Server — FTP client
Menu ..................................................................... 65
Common Tab — Setting the FTP client
function .......................................................... 65
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client
action when detecting the alarm ..................... 66
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
FTP client activity .......................................... 67
Recording Images in Memory — Image memory
Menu ..................................................................... 68
Common Tab — Setting the image memory
function .......................................................... 69
Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image
memory function when detecting the
alarm ............................................................... 70
Periodical recording Tab — Setting the
periodical recording mode ..............................71
Folder structure of image memory ................... 72
Downloading Images from the system
— FTP server Menu ............................................ 73
Setting the Edge Storage — Edge Storage
Menu ..................................................................... 73
Folder structure of Edge Storage ...................... 75
Setting the Alarm Output — Alarm output
Menu ..................................................................... 75
Alarm output Tab .............................................. 75
Outputting Audio Linked to Alarm Detection
— Voice alert Menu ............................................. 77
Voice alert 1, 2, 3 Tab ....................................... 77
Setting the Operations from the Viewer
— Trigger Menu ..................................................78
Setting the Schedule — Schedule Menu ............ 80
Setting the Alarm Buffer — Alarm buffer
Menu ..................................................................... 81
Setting the Sensor input/Camera tampering
detection/Motion detection/Audio detection
— Event detection menu .....................................81
Sensor input tab — Set the sensor input .......... 81
Camera tampering detection tab — Set the camera
tampering detection ........................................ 82
Motion detection tab — Set the motion/VMF
detection ......................................................... 82
What are VMF functions-Video Motion
Filter ................................................................82
Setting items for motion detection ....................83
VMF setting items ............................................85
Simple motion detection function .....................89
Audio detection tab — Set the audio
detection ..........................................................89
Transmitting with External Equipment
— PTZ control I/F Menu .....................................90
Configuring the Viewer — Viewer Menu ..........91
Layout tab .........................................................91
HTML output tab ..............................................94
Others
Using the SNC toolbox .........................................95
Starting SNC toolbox ........................................95
How to use SNC toolbox ..................................95
Registering in My device ..................................97
Changing the Device list display method .........98
Setting SNC toolbox options ............................99
Using Privacy Masking — Masking a Camera
Image ............................................................100
Using the Custom Homepage .........................101
Using the Firmware Upgrade ..........................101
Using the Schedule Task .................................102
Configuring the device setting ........................104
Device restart and initialization ......................106
Using the SNC audio upload tool
— Transmitting Audio to unit ...........................106
Installing the SNC audio upload tool ..............107
Connecting the unit to the Computer ..............107
Using the SNC audio upload tool ...................108
Using the SNC video player — Playing a Video/
Audio File Recorded with the unit ....................112
Installing the SNC video player ......................112
Using the SNC video player ...........................113
Assigning the IP Address to the unit using ARP
Commands ..........................................................114
Using the SNMP .................................................115
1. Inquiry Commands ....................................115
2. Setting Commands .....................................115
Glossary ..............................................................116
Index ....................................................................119
Table of Contents
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Overview
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.
• Intelligent motion detection, camera tampering
detection, audio detection alarm functions are
provided (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E, SNT-EX104,
SNT-EX154).
• Basic motion detection is provided (SNT-EP104,
SNT-EP154).
• High-performance Echo Canceler purely eliminates
acoustic echo propagated from a loudspeaker to a
microphone of the camera (SNT-EX101/EX101E/
EX104/EX154).
• Ambient noise filter reduces noise for clear sound
streaming (SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104/EX154).
• With Dynamic Range Compressor, slight sound can
be auto-adjusted at an optimum volume and streamed
out (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E, SNT-EX104,
SNT-EX154).
• Up to 10 users can view images from one camera at
the same time.
• Date/time can be superimposed on the image.
• With Edge storage, video or audio signal can be
recorded from the alarm detection results, such as
network block, and stream the live image and sound
with same protocol (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E,
SNT-EX104).
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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 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
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit version
only), Windows 7 (32-bit version only)
Authorized editions:
Windows XP: Professional
Windows Vista: Ultimate, Business
Windows 7: Ultimate, Professional
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0, Firefox
Ver.3.5, Safari Ver.4.0, Google Chrome Ver.4.0
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
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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 114)
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 114.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
Windows Vista or Windows 7, 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, “Configuring
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista”
on page 11 or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 14.
1
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 or Windows 7,
the “Auto play” pop-up may appear. For details, see
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
2
Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox.
The File Download dialog opens.
When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, 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,
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
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Assigning the IP Address to the unit
6
Click Search.
SNC toolbox detects the video network stations
connected to the local network and lists them.
9
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.
7
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.
10
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.
11
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
8
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.
12
Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click
OK.
If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is
correctly assigned.
13
When setting is finished, to access the unit directly,
double-click the unit name in the list.
Assigning the IP Address to the unit
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Preparation
The viewer screen of the video network station is
displayed on the Web browser.
Display sample
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.
If the message “File Download – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Program name
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.
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.
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:
If the message “Information Bar” appears, click OK.
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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.
When accessing with Windows Vista or
Windows 7 in SSL communications
ActiveX control may not function properly. In such a
case, change the Internet Explorer settings.
1
Click Tool(T), Internet Option(O).
3
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
2
Select Security Tab.
3
Select Tru s ted sites in Security settings.
4
Click on Sites(S).
5
Enter the address of the camera in Add this Web
site to the zone. Be sure to add the protocol
(https://).
6
Click OK to complete the setting.
Restart Internet Explorer when the above procedure is
completed and access the camera.
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:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
4
Select the “Exceptions” tab.
5
Click Add Program….
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Select Security Center of the working field.
Assigning the IP Address to the unit
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Preparation
6
In the Add Program dialog, select SNC toolbox and
click OK.
SNC toolbox is added to the Programs and Services
list.
7
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
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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
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
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….
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Preparation
4
Select Off in the “General” tab.
8
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.
5
Select the “Exceptions” tab.
6
Click Add a Program….
7
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.
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Assigning the IP Address to the unit
When using Windows 7
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 “File Download - Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run
program from your media.
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.
If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Yes .
Preparation
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 “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program from an unknown
publisher to make changes to this computer?” appears,
click Allow.
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:
If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install This Add-on for All Users on This
Computer....
If the message “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program to make changes to this
computer?” appears, click Allow.
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
Assigning the IP Address to the unit
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Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox 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:
Example: In the case of SNC toolbox
To turn Windows Firewall off
To turn Windows Firewall on
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
Select Allow a program or feature through
Windows Firewall.
Preparation
1
Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2
Click Windows Firewall.
3
Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
4
Select Disable Windows Firewall.
4
Select Allow another program....
The cameras will be displayed in the list.
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5
Add program.
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 the above procedure is completed, the
cameras connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
1
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
Note
When accessing the camera, images will not be
displayed in the following conditions.
• When the maximum number of viewers exceeds 10
• The bit rate including new requests exceeds 16Mbps
Preparation
Using the SSL function
Note
The model on sale in China does not support the SSL
function.
Accessing the System Using the Web Browser
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Preparation
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).
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.
Notes
When Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8
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).
When “Allow HTTP connection for some
clients” (page 46) is checked
To use HTTP and SSL connections separately to access,
enter the following in the address box of the browser.
For HTTP connection
• 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,
Windows Vista or Windows 7, 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,
“Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using
Windows Vista” on page 11 or “Installing ActiveX
Control” in “When using Windows 7” on page 13.
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:
For SSL connection
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Accessing the System Using the Web Browser
1
Select To ol s from the menu bar for Internet
Explorer, then select Internet Options and click
the Security tab.
2
Click the Internet icon (when using the camera via
the Internet), or Local intranet icon (when using
the camera via a local network).
3
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.
Preparation
Accessing the System Using the Web Browser
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Preparation
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 40)
Select the brightness of the image sent from the unit. Brightness (page 38)
Select the quality of the image sent from the unit. Video codec Tab (page 40)
Select the view size of the image. View size (page 21)
Select whether the audio from the external microphone is sent or not. Audio codec (page 37)
Synchronize the date and time of the unit with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 34)
Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to an e-mail. e-Mail (SMTP) Menu (page 61)
Set the user access right for the unit. User Menu (page 57)
Set a place to be watched beforehand. Preset position Menu (page 59)
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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 31.
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
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-EX101E/SNT-EX104/
SNT-EX154 only
Operating the unit
The access rights of the administrator and the user can
be set in “Setting the User — User Menu” of the
Administrator menu on page 57.
Administrator and User
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Logging in to System
Logging in as a user
1
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.
Operating the unit
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 91).
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 16 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.
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.
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Logging in to System
Configuration of Main 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.
Control panel section
You can drag the panels to the monitor screen and
configure them.
To return to the operation panel, drag the panel and
configure the operation panel.
Click the to hide the detail setting menu or click it
again to show the menu.
Main viewer using ActiveX Viewer
Main menu
Control panel
section
Monitor image
section
Main menu
ActiveX
Displays the ActiveX viewer.
Plug-in free
Displays the Plug-in free viewer.
Tool
You can download system utility from here. (page 27)
This operation is only available when you are logged in
as administrator.
Set up
Click to display the Administrator menu. (page 31)
You can operate this function only when logging in as
the administrator.
Information panel
Check the date and time here.
Operating the unit
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.
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.
Select x1 to display images set in Image size of the
Camera menu. (page 40)
Select Full to display images according to the view size.
Select Fit to display images according to the view size,
with fixed aspect ratio.
Language
Set language from pull-down.
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.
Configuration of Main Viewer
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(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.
On this panel, you can control the pan/tilt/home position
of the camera, adjust the zoom and switch focus mode
(page 24). In addition, you can obtain authority to
operate the camera when the exclusive control mode is
on.
Note
Notes
In the case of Windows VISTA or Windows 7, if
“Enable Protected Mode” is checked in Control PanelInternet Option-Security, still images cannot be shot.
• This operation is not available on the SNT-EP104 or
SNT-EP154.
• To operate the camera, it is necessary to have a camera
(Run)/ (Stop Save Video)
Runs and stops Save Video. Click to open the folder
to be saved.
Operating the unit
Note
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.
In the case of Windows VISTA or Windows 7, if
“Enable Protected Mode” is checked in Control PanelInternet Option-Security, video content cannot be saved.
Zoom control
Press to zoom out, and press to zoom in.
Zooming continues while the button remains pressed.
Volume
(Displayed when Audio codec (page 37) is set to On.)
Focus control
To focus on a nearby object, press . To focus on a
distant object, press .
Adjust the microphone volume by moving the each
slider bar.
By pressing , focus is set to the optimum
position.
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
Note
To control the focus manually, set Focus mode of the
Camera menu to Manual (page 37).
(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
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Configuration of Main Viewer
The above is displayed only when Viewer mode
(page 58) is set to Full, and one or more triggers are
enabled in the Trigger menu (page 78).
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 25)
• send still image files to an FTP server (page 25)
• record still image files in the built-in memory or USB
memory (not supplied) (page 25)
• control the alarm output (page 26)
• play the audio file stored in the system (page 26)
Preset position panel
Each click switches the transmission mode of the video/
audio data between TCP mode, Unicast mode, and
Multicast mode (page 26).
Monitor image
Operating the unit
The image shot by the camera is shown here.
You can use the camera control panel bar to pan or tilt.
The above is displayed only when one or more preset
positions are stored in memory.
The registered preset position is displayed with a
thumbnail.
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
• 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
(The Other panel is displayed in the case of an MPEG4
or H.264 image.)
Plug-in free Viewer
Main viewer using Plug-in free Viewer
Camera list Monitor
Monitor screen
You can use the tool bar to pan or tilt.
Control bar
screen
You can switch between TCP and UDP (Unicast/
Multicast).
Configuration of Main Viewer
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Control bar
The following operation buttons are available.
Operating the Camera
You can control pan/tilt, zoom and focus.
Setting
You can set the streaming method, image size,
frame rate, PTZ operation mode, trigger selection
and image codec.
Streaming start button
Starts streaming. (Appears while stops streaming.)
Streaming stop button
Stops streaming. (Appears while streaming.)
Trigger run button
Operating the unit
Runs the selected trigger.
(Displayed only when
menu
(page 58) is set to
triggers are enabled in the
Preset
Select a preset position to move the camera to the
registered preset position.
(Displayed only when a camera preset position is
registered.)
Save still image button
Captures still images taken by the camera and saves
them to the computer.
Audio output volume slider
Use the slider to adjust the volume. Clicking the
button will stop sound output.
(Displayed only when ActiveX is set for
Streaming method in Setting, and Audio codec
in the Camera Menu (page 37) is set to On.)
Control waiting time and control time for exclusive
control
Exclusive control button
Viewer mode
Full
, and one or more
Trigger menu
from
(page 80).)
User
Camera list
The camera list is displayed when Camera list is set to
On in the viewer menu (page 92), 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.
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.
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.
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Operating the Camera
Note
To control the focus manually, set Focus mode of the
Camera menu to Manual (page 37).
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 59).
Multiple preset positions can be organized by group
according to setting.
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 78).
1
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 79).
Operating the unit
1
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 79).
1
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
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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 79).
1
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
To gg le or Timer of Alarm output 1, 2 (page 79) in
the Trigger menu.
Tip
Operating the unit
• 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/SNT-EX101E: 2
SNT-EX104/SNT-EX154: 4
SNT-EP104/SNT-EP154: None
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,
Windows Vista, or Windows 7, disable “Windows
Firewall”. For details, see “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows XP Service Pack
2 or later” on page 9, “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on page 11,
or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in “When using
Windows 7” on page 14.
Playing an audio file stored in the 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 79).
1
Click Voice alert1, Voice alert2 or Vo i ce ale r t3 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.
1
Select TCP, Unicast or Multicast from the
Connection drop-down list in the Others panel.
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.
Unicast: When 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 Unicast is selected. In this case,
select TCP.
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Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode
Multicast: This protocol is selectable when
Multicast streaming (page 41) is On. When
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 Unicast.
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.
Operating the unit
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.
Installing the SNC viewer
1
Execute the downloaded SNCViewer.msi file.
2
Install the SNC viewer following the instructions
on the wizard.
When the license agreement policies are displayed,
agree after reading them carefully and install the
SNC viewer.
Using the SNC viewer
Click SNC viewer in the control panel.
Using the System Utility
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Connection tab
Note
This function cannot be used with video network station.
Audio tab
Operating the unit
You can set the connection method.
Select the start-up connection from: TCP, Unicast, and
Multicast.
If TCP connection is selected, you can configure proxy
settings by selecting Use proxy.
View tab
Volume
Muting: Select this option to Muting 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.
Mic
Muting: Select this option to Muting microphone sound
at start-up.
Use the slide bar to set the volume for start-up
microphone input.
Save tab
Image action
Select from the image operation modes Area zoom and
Vector dragging.
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Using the System Utility
Specify a folder to save the still images and movies to.
Note
When using the Windows VISTA or Windows 7
operating system, you can not capture a still image shot
if “Enable Protected Mode” is checked in Control PanelInternet Option-Security.
Joystick tab
Using the SNC desktop viewer
When installation is finished, SNC desktop viewer is
displayed on the side bar of Windows Vista or Desktop
in the case of Windows 7.
Operating the unit
You can assign the joystick buttons here.
SNC Desktop viewer
The gadget that displays the camera image on the side
bar of Windows Vista or Desktop in the case of
Windows 7.
Installing the SNC desktop viewer
1
Click Download.
When the license agreement policies are displayed
on the SNC desktop viewer download screen, agree
after reading them carefully and download the SNC
desktop viewer.
2
Execute the downloaded SncDesktopViewer.gadjet
file.
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
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How to control PTZ
Select the PTZ operation mode for the Gadget screen
from the options Area zoom, PTZ control bar, and
Vector dragging.
Operating the unit
Click (Exit) to exit Gadget.
When you click (Set), you will see the following
setting screen.
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Using the System Utility
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