Sony SNC-DH240 Installation Manual download pdf

4-174-241-12 (1)

Network Camera

Installation Manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

SNC-DH140/DH240

SNC-DH140T/DH240T

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.

CAUTION

The 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 Supply

Caution for U.S.A. and Canada

The SNC-DH140/DH240/DH140T/DH240T operates on 24 V AC or 12 V DC.

The SNC-DH140/DH240/DH140T/DH240T automatically detects the power.

In the USA, this product shall be powered by a UL listed Class 2 Power Supply

Only.

In Canada, this product shall be powered by a CSA Certified Class 2 Power

Supply Only.

Caution for other countries

The SNC-DH140/DH240/DH140T/DH240T operates on 24 V AC or 12 V DC.

The SNC-DH140/DH240/DH140T/DH240T 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.

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 or Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

For customers in Canada

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 the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-

ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony

Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in

separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand

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.

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence the picture

of the unit.

Notes on Use

Before Use

If you find condensation when you open the package, turn on the power after

leaving it for about 60 minutes.

Data and security

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.

Security configuration is essential for wireless LAN. Should a problem

occur without setting security, or due to the limitation of the wireless LAN

specifications, SONY shall not be liable for any damage, loss of recorded data

or restoration thereof.

Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.

SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE

OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR

ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT

OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE

WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY

OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

If you lose data by using this unit, SONY accepts no responsibility for

restoration of the data.

Personal information

The images taken by the system using this device can identify individuals

and thus they fall under “personal information” stipulated in the “Act on

the Protection of Personal Information”. Please handle the video data

appropriately according to law.

Information recorded using this product may also be “personal information”.

Upon disposal, transfer, repair, or any other occasion where this product or

storage media is passed on to a third party, practice due care in its handling.

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 shock

Humid or dusty locations

Locations exposed to rain

Locations under the influence of fluorescent light or reflection of a window

Under an unsteady light (the image will flicker.)

Ventilation

To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera.

Transportation

Always turn off the power when carrying.

When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in

materials of equal quality.

Cleaning

Use 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 image sensors. You are cautioned that the surface of image

sensors should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser

beam device is used.

Phenomena Specific to Image Sensors

The following phenomena that may occur in images are specific to image

sensors. They do not indicate a malfunction.

White flecks

Although the image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine

white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays,

etc.

This is related to the principle of image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

- when operating at a high environmental temperature

- when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)

- when using the slow shutter

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

About the imaging conditions

When Auto Iris is set to On, resolution may be unsatisfactory. In this case, set

Auto Iris to Off.

When View-DR is set to On, resolution may be unsatisfactory. In this case,

set View-DR to Off, Auto Iris to Off and shutter speed to Auto (SNC-DH240/

DH240T).

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About the Supplied Manuals

Installation Manual (this document)

This Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls

of the Network Camera, gives connection examples and explains how to set up

the camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before operating.

The pictures of SNC-DH240 are mainly used in explanatory examples.

User’s Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)

The User’s Guide describes how to set up the camera and how to control the

camera via a Web browser.

After installing and connecting the camera correctly, operate referring to this

User’s Guide.

Using the CD-ROM Manuals

The supplied CD-ROM disc includes the User’s Guides for this unit in PDF format.

Preparations

The Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher must be installed on your computer in

order to use the guides 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-ROM

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 on the

index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select 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 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.

Side 

Cables ,  and  are not connected when the unit comes from the factory.

 Audio cable (supplied)

The connector with the longer cable (SP) is used for the line output

connector, and the shorter cable (MIC) is used for the microphone/line input

connector.

SP terminal (minijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially available speaker system with a built-in amplifier.

MIC terminal (minijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially available microphone. This jack supports plugin-

power microphones (rated voltage: 2.5 V DC).

 I/O (Input/Output) cable (supplied)

This cable is provided with a sensor input and two alarm outputs.

The wires of the cable control the following signals.

Color of wire Name

Red Sensor In +

White Sensor In – (GND)

Black Alarm Out 1 +

Yellow Alarm Out 1 –

Brown Alarm Out 2 +

Green Alarm Out 2 –

For details on each function and required settings, see the User’s Guide stored in

the supplied CD-ROM.

For the wiring, see “Connecting the I/O cable.”

 Camera head holder

 Lens

 LAN cable (RJ-45) (supplied and connected to the camera at the factory)

Connect this cable to a hub or computer on the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX

network using a network cable (UTP, category 5).

 Power input cable (supplied and connected to the camera at the factory)

Connect this cable to a 24 V AC or 12 V DC power supply system.

You can screw an extension cable in the connector tip attached at the end of

the cable.

 BNC cable (supplied)

Outputs a composite video signal.

Note

The output image is mainly used to adjust the view angle, and may not display

correctly, depending on the video format and image size settings.

The image may not display properly in the horizontal and/or vertical plane.

The image may be reduced.

 Wiring cover

When you wire indoors, remove this cover and feed the cables through it.

Caution

Take care not to trap the cables 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.

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Inside 

 Camera unit

 EXT CTRL (external control input/output) connector

Connect the supplied I/O cable to this connector.

 VIDEO OUT (video output) connector

Connect the supplied BNC cable to this connector.

 AUDIO connector

Connect the supplied audio cable to this connector.

 NTSC/PAL switch

Switching the video output.

 ZOOM/FOCUS switch

Use this switch to adjust lens’ zoom and focus. Slide the switch lever to

select the desired function.

[W] WIDE: Zoom out

[T] TELE: Zoom in

[N] NEAR: Focus on a nearby subject

[F] FAR: Focus on a distant subject

 MONITOR output jack

Connect this jack to a video input connector of a video monitor. You

can adjust the camera or lens while looking at the image on the video

monitor. After adjusting the camera or lens, disconnect the cable.

 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.

 Camera head fixing screw

First loosen the screw and face the camera head to the desired direction,

then tighten the screw to fix it.

 Easy Focus Button

Press this button to automatically adjust the focus easily.

 Camera installation hole (2 positions)

Make sure to tighten the screws securely when installing the camera.

 LAN (network) port (RJ45)

Connect the supplied LAN cable.

 AC / DC IN (power input) connector

Connect the supplied power input cable to this connector.

 NETWORK indicator (green/orange)

The indicator lights up or flashes when the camera is connected to the

network. The indicator is off when the camera is not connected to the

network. When 100BASE-TX is connected, the indicator turns green.

When 10BASE-T is connected, the indicator turns orange.

 POWER 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.

(continued on the reverse side)

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2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Network Camera

4-174-241-12 (1)Network CameraInstallation ManualBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.SNC-

Page 2 - Specifications

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