Administrating the Camera

HTTP

Select On to output a command to the HTTP server when the DHCP setting is completed. Using this function, you can configure a useful system, for example, to view the access log stored in the HTTP server or start an external CGI program.

URL

Specify the URL to send HTTP commands, up to 256 characters. The URL is normally described as follows:

http://ip_address[:port]/path?parameter

ip_address: Type the IP address or host name of the host to which you want to connect.

[:port]: Specify the port number to which you want to connect. If you want to use Well-known port number 80, you do not need to input this value.

path: Type the command name.

parameter: Type the command parameter if necessary. You can use the special tags mentioned below for the parameters.

Proxy server name

When you send HTTP commands via a proxy server, type the name or IP address of the proxy server, up to 64 characters.

Proxy port No.

Specify the port number when you send HTTP commands via the proxy server. Set the port number between 1024 and 65535.

Method

Select the HTTP method GET or POST.

About the special tags

You can use the following five special tags to allow the notification of the settings acquired by the DHCP, such as an IP address. Type the tags in the parameter section of the URL that you describe in the Message field of the SMTP menu.

<IP>

Use this tag to embed the IP address acquired by the DHCP in the text or parameter.

<HTTPPORT>

Use this tag to embed the specified HTTP server port number in the text or parameters.

<MACADDRESS>

Use this tag to embed the MAC address of the interface which IP address you have acquired by the DHCP, in the text or parameter.

<MODELNAME>

Use this tag to embed the camera's model name (SNC- CS3N or SNC-CS3P) in the text or parameter.

<SERIAL>

Use this tag to embed the camera's serial number in the text or parameter.

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Sony SNC-CS3N, SNC-CS3P manual About the special tags, Proxy server name, Proxy port No, Method

SNC-CS3P, SNC-CS3N specifications

The Sony SNC-CS3N and SNC-CS3P are advanced network cameras designed to meet the needs of various surveillance applications. Equipped with cutting-edge features and technologies, they provide high-quality video output and reliable performance in a range of environments.

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Both models feature built-in motion detection, which can trigger recording and alerts, ensuring that users are notified of potential security breaches in real-time. Furthermore, the cameras support various video compression formats, including H.264 and MJPEG, optimizing bandwidth usage and storage efficiency without compromising image quality.

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Overall, the Sony SNC-CS3N and SNC-CS3P network cameras represent a robust solution for those seeking reliable, high-quality video surveillance technology, capable of meeting the demands of various environments while ensuring comprehensive security coverage.