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Network Camera

Installation Manual

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

SNC-DF50N/DF50P

2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

 

Serial No.
WARNING

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

WARNING

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

WARNING

A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring.

WARNING (for Installers only)

Instructions for installing the equipment on the ceiling or the wall: After the installation, ensure the connection is capable of supporting at least a force of 50 Newtons (N) downwards.

CAUTIONThe rating label is located on the bottom.CAUTION for LAN port

For safety reason, do not connect the LAN port to any network devices that might have excessive voltage.

The LAN port of this unit is to be connected only to the devices whose power feeding meets the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and complies with Limited Power Source according to IEC 60950-1.

Power SupplyCaution for U.S.A. and CanadaThe SNC-DF50N operates on 24 V AC or 12 V DC.The SNC-DF50N automatically detects the power.

Use a Class 2 power supply which is UL Listed (in the U.S.A) or CSA- certified (in Canada).

Caution for other countries

The SNC-DF50N/DF50P operates on 24 V AC or 12 V DC. The SNC-DF50N/DF50P automatically detects the power.

Use a power supply rated 24 V AC or 12 V DC which meets the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and complies with Limited Power Source according to IEC 60950-1.

For customers in the U.S.A. (SNC-DF50N only)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Canada (SNC-DF50N only)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada.

For customers in other countries

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

In the case that interference should occur, consult your nearest authorized Sony service facility.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence the picture of the unit.

Features

This product is a network camera adopting the 1/3 type CCD. The camera has the following features:

High sensitivity (minimum illumination: 0.7lx, F1.3)Automatic white balance tracking and adjustment (ATW/ATW-PRO)Manual setting of the camera direction – panning, tilting and rotating

Vari-focal auto iris lens as standard equipment. The focal length of the lens is from 2.8 mm to 10 mm.

High quality CCD and clear dome cover enable high sensitivity.Wide dynamic range (128 times wider than normal) using DynaView technology24 V AC / 12 V DC power supply system3 video compression formats (video codecs) available: JPEG, MPEG4 and H.264Single codec mode and dual codec mode switchableUp to 20 users can access an image of a camera simultaneously.

You can monitor a high-quality live image of 30 frames per second maximum (SNC-DF50N) and 25 frames per second maximum (SNC-DF50P).

Date/time can be superimposed on the image.
Notes on Use
Operating or storage location

Do not shoot an extremely bright object (an illumination, the sun, etc.). Also, avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations, as these can be a cause of a malfunction.

Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: –10 °C to +50 °C [14 °F to 122 °F])

Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)

Close to sources of strong magnetism

Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters

Locations subject to strong vibration or shockHumid or dusty locationsLocations exposed to rainLocations under the influence of fluorescent light or reflection of a windowUnder an unsteady light (the image will flicker.)VentilationTo prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera.Transportation

When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials of equal quality.

CleaningUse a blower to remove dust from the lens.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry.

Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned that the surface of a CCD should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser beam device is used.

Typical CCD Phenomena

The following phenomena may appear on the monitor screen while you are using a CCD color video camera. These phenomena stem from the high sensitivity of the CCD image sensors, and do not indicate a fault within the camera.

Vertical smear

A “smear” may appear to extend vertically from very bright subjects, as shown below.

Video monitor screenPale vertical smear

Very bright subject (such as an electric lamp, fluorescent lamp, sunlight, or strong reflected light)

This phenomenon is common to CCD imaging elements using an interline transfer system, and is caused when electric charge induced by infrared radiation deep within the photo sensor is transferred to the resistors.

Aliasing

When shooting fine stripes, straight lines or similar patterns, the lines may become slightly jagged.

Blemishes

A CCD image sensor consists of an array of individual picture elements (pixels). A malfunctioning sensor element will show up

as a single pixel blemish in the image. This is generally not a problem.White speckles

When you shoot a poorly illuminated object at a high temperature, small white dots may appear all over the entire screen image.

About the Supplied Manuals
Names of ManualsThe following manuals are supplied with this unit.Installation Manual (this document)

The Installation Manual describes the names and functions of the parts of the camera, the installation and connections of the camera, etc. Be sure to read it before operating the camera.

User’s Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)

The User’s Guide describes the setup of the camera and the operations from the Web browser.

To open the User’s Guide, see “Using the CD-ROM Manuals” below.Using the CD-ROM Manuals

The supplied CD-ROM disc includes the User’s Guides for this unit (Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

Preparations

The Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher must be installed on your computer in order to use the User’s Guide stored in the CD-ROM disc.

Note

If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/

Reading the manual in the CD-ROM1Insert 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 on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2Select and click on the manual that you want to read. This opens the PDF file of the manual.

Clicking an item in the Table of Contents allows you jump to the relevant page.Notes

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In this case, install the latest version, which you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase replacement. Contact your Sony service representative.

Adobe, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Location and Function of Part
The figure shows the camera without the dome casing and the slit cover.
Side

A

1Indoor wiring slit (knockout type)

When you wire indoors, cut this part with a nipper or similar and feed the cable through it.

Note

Take care not to trap the cable between the camera and the ceiling or the wall. If the cable is trapped, it may cause a fire or electric shock due to breaking.

2Camera head holder3Lens4Lens ring fixing screw

Loosen this screw before adjusting the zoom and focus, then tighten it to fix the lens position. The screw can be inserted at one of three points.

5Zoom ringTurn this ring to adjust the field of view.6Focus ringTurn this ring to adjust the focus.
Inside

B

7Dome casing screw hole8LAN indicator (green)

This indicator flashes in green when the camera is connected to the network. The indicator goes off when the camera is not connected to the network.

9POWER indicator (green)

When the power is supplied to the camera, the camera starts checking the system. If the system is normal, this indicator lights up.

q; Reset switch

To reset the camera to the factory default settings, hold down this switch with a point and supply the power to the camera.

qa Camera installation hole (2 positions) qs Camera head fixing screw

First loose the screw and face the camera head to the desired direction, then tighten the screw to fix it.

qd MONITOR output jack

Connect to a video input connector of a monitor. You can adjust the camera while looking at the image on the monitor. After adjusting the camera, disconnect the cable.

Bottom

C

qf LAN port (RJ45)

Connect to a hub or computer on the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network using a network cable (UTP, category 5).

qg I/O (Input/Output) portThis port is provided with a sensor input and two alarm outputs.Pin assignment of I/O port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 4

5 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Sensor In +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Sensor In – (GND)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Alarm Out 1 +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Alarm Out 1 –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Alarm Out 2 +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Alarm Out 2 –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For details on each function and required settings, see the User’s Guide stored in the supplied CD-ROM.

For wiring, see “Connecting the I/O port”.qh 12V DC/ 24V AC (power input) connector

Connect to a 12V DC or 24V AC power supply system with the supplied AC power cord.

qj 5 (line output) jack (minijack, monaural)Connect a commercially available speaker system with the built-in amplifer.qk m (microphone input) jack (minijack, monaural)Connect a commercially available microphone.ql T(video output) connector (BNC type)

Outputs a composite video signal. Connect to a composite video input connector of a video monitor, VCR, etc. Use the supplied monitor cable for connection.

w; Screw hole for wire rope
Monitoring the Camera Image

Install and connect the camera properly following the instructions in this manual, then operate the camera referring to the User’s Guide contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

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You should keep in mind that the images or audio you are monitoring may be protected by privacy and other legal rights, and the responsibility for making sure you are complying with applicable laws is yours alone.

Access to the images and audio is protected only by a user name and the password you set up. No further authentication is provided nor should you presume that any other protective filtering is done by the service. Since the service is Internet-based, there is a risk that the image or audio you are monitoring can be viewed or used by a third-party via the network.

SONY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, AND ASSUMES ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE, FOR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR DISCONTINUATIONS OR EVEN SERVICE CANCELLATION. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS-IS, AND SONY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY OR ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THAT IT WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR CONTINUOUSLY.

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LAN

I / O

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DC 12V

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AC 24V

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