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C-055-100-14 (1)
HD Color
Video Camera
User's Guide
Software Version 3.0
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SRG-300SE/301SE/201SE
© 2014 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 C-055-100-14 (1) HD Color Video Camera User’s Guide Software Version 3.0 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. SRG-300SE/301SE/201SE © 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Camera Image — Video Menu ..23 Table of Contents Picture Tab ............23 Video codec Tab ..........25 Superimpose Tab ..........26 Day/Night ICR Tab ...........27 Overview Setting the Camera Audio — Audio Menu ..28 Features ..............4 Audio Tab ............28 How to Use This User’s Guide ......
  • Page 3 Setting with the Remote Controller About On-Screen Menus ........52 Operating with the Remote Controller ..... 52 Main Menu ............52 Setting Menu ............ 52 Control Button Display Section ....... 53 EXPOSURE Menu ..........54 WHITE BALANCE Menu ........55 PICTURE Menu ..........
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview NOTICE TO USERS © 2014 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced Features to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
  • Page 5: How To Use This User's Guide

    How to Use This User’s Guide This User’s Guide explains how to operate the HD Color Video Camera from a computer via a network and from a remote controller (not supplied). The User’s Guide is designed to be read on the computer display.
  • Page 6: System Configuration

    System Configuration This camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating the Camera Via a Network What you can do with this system Multiple users can view video and audio from one camera via a network at the same time.
  • Page 7: Operating A Camera Using The Remote Controller

    Memory 2 GB or more Display 1600 × 1200 pixels or higher * If using Windows 10, turn off the tablet mode. * If using Windows 8.1, use Desktop UI Internet Explorer. Operating a Camera Using the Remote Controller What you can do with this system To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the remote controller, and to perform the Preset operation using the button.
  • Page 8: Operating Multiple Cameras Using The Remote Controller

    Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Remote Controller What you can do with this system • You can operate up to 7 cameras with daisy chain connection using the remote controller (not supplied). System Configuration Camera HD video monitor, VTR, etc. Camera Video switcher Camera...
  • Page 9: Operating Multiple Cameras Using Multiple Remote Controllers

    Operating Multiple Cameras Using Multiple Remote Controllers What you can do with this system • You can connect up to 112 cameras and five remote controllers. • The joystick of the remote controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. System Configuration HD video monitor Camera Camera...
  • Page 10: Precautions For Preventing Access To The Camera By An Unintended Third Party

    If the camera is accessed by an unintended third party, there may be SNC toolbox stands for Sony Network Camera toolbox. undesired effects such as operations or settings that may interfere with viewing.
  • Page 11: Operating The Camera Via A Network

    Display sample: Operating the Camera Via a Network This section explains how to monitor the image from the camera using your Web browser. The functions of the camera should be set by the Administrator. For the setting of the camera, see “Setting the Camera Via a Network”...
  • Page 12 • When you install ActiveX Control, you should be When “Allow HTTP connection for some logged in to the computer as Administrator. clients” (page 34) is checked To use HTTP and SSL connections separately to access, enter the following in the address box of the browser. Every page of this software is optimized for Internet For HTTP connection Explorer in Medium font.
  • Page 13: Operating The Camera

    ActiveX viewer control panel Operating the Camera section This section explains the functions of the parts and You can drag the panels to the monitor screen and controls of the live viewer. For a detailed explanation on configure them. each part or control, see the specified pages. To return to the operation panel, drag the panel and configure the operation panel.
  • Page 14 Capture Zoom control Click to capture a still image shot by the camera and to Click to zoom out, and click to zoom in. store it in the computer. Click to open the folder to be Zooming continues while the button remains pressed. saved.
  • Page 15: Plug-In Free Viewer Control Bar

    Connection, and Deactivation of hardware acceleration In this case, return to the initial setting by deleting the file below. For example: the main drive is C C:\Users\<User name>\AppData\Roaming\Sony\ SNCActiveXViewer\SNCActiveXViewer_configuratio n.ini Plug-in free viewer control bar Live viewer using Plug-in free viewer...
  • Page 16: Pan/Tilt And Zoom Operation

    Zoom control Pan/Tilt and Zoom Click to zoom out, and click to zoom in. Zooming continues while the button remains pressed. Operation To operate pan/tilt/zoom of the camera, there are three Indicates the available area of operations: “Controlling via the control panel,” optical zoom.
  • Page 17: Controlling Using The Monitor Screen

    Controlling using the monitor screen There are three operations for panning/tilting/zooming on the monitor image: Area zoom mode and Vector dragging mode using a mouse, and PTZ control bar clicking a control bar. Notes • Area zoom mode • When Digital zoom in the PTZF control menu is set By clicking an image, the camera moves to the to On, zooming of the specified area stops once at the direction where the clicked point will be the center of...
  • Page 18: Switching Transmission Mode

    Selection of Unicast and Multicast is available only when the video codec of image is set to H.264. For example: the main drive is C C:\Users\<User name>\AppData\Roaming\Sony\ Note SNCActiveXViewer\SNCActiveXViewer_configurati The function may not operate correctly if you use on.ini...
  • Page 19: Setting The Camera Via A Network

    Example: “System” menu Setting the Camera Via a Network This section explains how to set the functions of the Select the required tab above the menu, and set each camera by an Administrator. setting option in the tab. For details concerning the monitoring of the camera Example: “Date &...
  • Page 20: Configuring The System - System Menu

    Video Configuring the System Displays the Video menu for setting the camera image. (“Setting the Camera Image — Video Menu” on — System Menu page 23) When you click System in the Administrator menu, the Audio Displays the Audio menu for setting the camera audio. System menu appears.
  • Page 21: Installation Tab

    Date & time format For example: In case of (UTC-06:00) Central Standard Time (USA Select the format of date and time to be displayed in the and Canada); viewer from the drop-down list. CentralStandardTime6DaylightTime1,M3.2.0,M11.1.0 You can select the format between yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss (year-month-day hour:minutes:seconds), The name of the time zone is CentralStandardTime and mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss (month-day-year...
  • Page 22: Initialize Tab

    Factory default Notes Resets the camera to the factory settings. • The frame rate and image size that can be selected for the IP image may differ depending on the video Retain current network settings format. When this item is checked, only the current network •...
  • Page 23: System Log Tab

    System log Tab Setting the Camera Image The data of the software activity of the camera is — Video Menu recorded in this log. It includes data that is useful if a problem occurs. When you click Video in the Administrator menu, the Click Reload to reload the latest data.
  • Page 24 WDR (View-DR) Iris In high-contrast scenes such as against a back light, this Select the amount of iris (F value) from the list box. This function reduces overexposure and underexposure. This function can be selected only when Mode is set to Iris function is enabled if the setting values other than Off priority, Manual.
  • Page 25: Video Codec Tab

    Note Note Even if the DISPLAY INFO is set to ON in “SYSTEM The frame rate and image size that can be selected may Menu” on page 57, the adjusted result of white balance change, depending on the setting of the SDI video is not output to the SDI output.
  • Page 26: Superimpose Tab

    H264 Profile Accept frame skip: If you enable the checkbox, the Set the profile setting for H.264 video codec to high, frame skip will be allowed for bit rate control. main or baseline. The video compression efficiency is high, main and baseline in sequence. The specified Bandwidth control profile may not be available depending on the program Limits the network bandwidth for the JPEG image data...
  • Page 27: Day/Night Icr Tab

    Position Day/Night ICR Tab Select the number of the display position or logo, on the preview screen. When Logo is selected, the logo file setting is displayed. Note Permissible logo file specifications; File format: PNG8 with alpha channel Use this tab to set the day/night ICR function of the Image size: 160 ×...
  • Page 28: Setting The Camera Audio - Audio Menu

    Input selection Setting the Camera Select microphone input or line input. Audio — Audio Menu Mic volume When the Audio in is set to microphone input, set the When you click Audio in the Administrator menu, the volume level of the audio input from the microphone Audio menu appears.
  • Page 29: Configuring The Network - Network Menu

    IP address Configuring the Network Displays the current IP address. — Network Menu Subnet mask Displays the current subnet mask. When you click Network in the Administrator menu, the Default gateway Network menu appears. Displays the current default gateway. Use this menu to configure the network to connect the camera and the computer.
  • Page 30 Host name Type the host name of the camera to be transmitted Type the MTU value for the Ethernet port. to the DHCP server. This setting is valid only when To obtain DNS server address Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) is selected.
  • Page 31: Qos Tab

    Port QoS Tab Enter the port number for the data traffic of the device (e.g. HTTP:80). DSCP Set a value to mark the data traffic (0 to 63). This value is set in the DSCP field included in the IP header of the data traffic.
  • Page 32: Setting The Security - Security Menu

    User Setting the Security Function Administrator Pan/ Full Light View Tilt — Security Menu Select the – codec mode When you click Security in the Administrator menu, the Control the – – – – Security menu appears. setting menu The Security menu consists of the User, Access limit, z Usable function SSL, 802.1X and Referer check tabs.
  • Page 33: Access Limit Tab

    Light: In addition to the View mode, the user can select Default policy the image size of the live viewer, select codec and Select the basic policy of the limit from Allow and Deny capture a still image. for the computers that are not specified in the Network View: The user can only monitor the camera image.
  • Page 34: Ssl Tab

    Common setting SSL Tab SSL function Select Enable to use the SSL function. When Enable (Allow HTTP connection for some clients) is selected, both HTTP and SSL connections are allowed. When Enable is selected, only SSL connection is allowed. When Internet Explorer is used When SSL session is established, appears in the right of the address bar on your web browser.
  • Page 35 SSL server authentication Self-signed certificate generation A self-signed certificate can be generated in the camera to be used when Use a self-signed certificate (For test Certificate options use) is selected from Certificate options. Select an installation mode of the certificate. Click Generate to generate a self-signed certificate in Use an external certificate: Uses the certificate the camera.
  • Page 36: How To Install The Ca Certificate

    Private key password Click the OK button appearing on the dialog. Type the password for the private key information The selected file will be imported to the camera. included in the certificate using up to 50 characters. This text box is active only when Certificate options is set to Note Use an external certificate.
  • Page 37 Save in the PC the certificate of CA which has Click Next. signed the certificate to be installed in the camera. The extension of the certificate file is normally “.cer”. Double-click this file. The following Certificate dialog appears. Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate and click Next.
  • Page 38: To Remove An Installed Ca Certificate

    Select Local Computer as the computer To remove an installed CA administrated in this Snap-in, then click Finish. certificate Click OK, and close Add/Remove Snap-in... dialog. In Internet Explorer, click in the order Tools, The items for administrating Certificates appears Internet options, Content tab and Certificates.
  • Page 39: 802.1X Tab

    • When using the 802.1X authentication function, 802.1X Tab always configure the settings after setting the date and time of the camera. If the date and time are incorrect, port authentication may not be performed correctly. System configuration of 802.1X network The following figure shows a general system configuration of an 802.1X network.
  • Page 40 Common setting To display the information of the client certificate When the client certificate has been saved in the camera Enable correctly, its information appears on Status, Issuer DN, Select the checkbox to enable the 802.1X authentication Subject DN, Available period and Extended Key function.
  • Page 41: Referer Check Tab

    CA certificate Referer check You can import a trusted CA certificate (server Select the checkbox for the Referer check. certificate or route certificate) to the camera. Up to four certificates from trusted CAs can be imported to the Exception list camera.
  • Page 42: Setting The Ptzf Control - Ptzf Control Menu

    Digital zoom (only SRG-201SE) Setting the PTZF control Select On/Off of the digital zoom. On: An image can be zoomed up to 20× optical zoom — PTZF control Menu and 12× digital zoom, 240× zoom in total. Off: An image can be zoomed up to 20× optical zoom. When you click PTZF control in the Administrator menu,...
  • Page 43: Preset Position Tab - Saving Pan/Tilt/Zoom Position

    Call Preset position Tab Move to the pan, tilt and zoom positions saved in the — Saving pan/tilt/zoom position selected preset. You can also call the stored camera settings from the preset positions 1 to 16. Save the current pan, tilt and zoom positions as a new preset.
  • Page 44: Setting Of The Transmission - Streaming Menu

    Note Setting of the The communication speed setting should be the same Transmission — Streaming between the connected camera with the VISCA RS-422 connector and the remote controller. The connection is Menu not recognized. After changing the communication speed, turn on the power of the remote controller, and When you click Streaming in the Administrator menu,...
  • Page 45 Video port number 1, 2, 3 Multicast streaming Specify the transmission port number of the H.264 video Set whether the camera uses multicast streaming for data. The default setting is 50000, 52000 or 54000. H.264 video data and audio data or not. It reduces the Specify an even number from 1024 to 65534.
  • Page 46 RTSP multicast audio port number Specify the audio transmission port number used for RTSP multicast streaming. The default setting is 59000. Specify an even number from 1024 to 65534. Two port numbers (the number specified here and an odd number with 1 added to the specified number) are actually used for audio data communication and control.
  • Page 47: Operation Using The Remote Controller

    Operation Using the Remote Preparation Controller This section explains the operations of the camera using the remote controller. When you make the settings of the camera using the remote controller, see “Setting with the Remote Controller” on page 52. When you operate the camera via a network, see “Operating the Camera Via a Network”...
  • Page 48: Operating Multiple Cameras

    Operating Multiple Cameras Pan/Tilt and Zoom Before operating, you must assign the camera addresses Operation to the connected cameras. Then you can switch the camera to be controlled simply by pressing the corresponding CAMERA button. Panning and Tilting To assign camera addresses automatically PAN-TILT RESET Turn on the power of all the connected cameras and...
  • Page 49: Zooming

    If the camera moves in a different Adjusting the Camera direction from that you intended The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever the joystick is inclined to the right. If you wish to face BACK LIGHT ONE PUSH AWB the camera toward the opposite direction from the direction in which you inclined the joystick, for JOYSTICK...
  • Page 50: Shooting With Back Lighting

    Shooting with Back Lighting Storing the Camera When you shoot a subject with a light source behind it, Settings in Memory the subject becomes dark. In such a case, press the BACK LIGHT button. — Presetting Feature To cancel the function, press the BACK LIGHT button again.
  • Page 51 While holding down the PRESET button (for • When you store the position, zooming, and focusing, POSITION 1 to 8) or the PRESET button and the etc. of the camera, make sure to install and secure the SHIFT button (for POSITION 9 to 16), press any of camera on the place to be used properly.
  • Page 52: Setting With The Remote Controller

    Main Menu Setting with the Remote Controller Press the MENU button of the remote controller and hold it for about 1 second. The main menu is displayed. About On-Screen Menus This section explains various settings, such as shooting conditions and system setup of the camera, while observing menus displayed on a connected external monitor to the SDI output.
  • Page 53: Control Button Display Section

    4 Set value 1 Indicates that you can select the setting The currently set values are displayed. item by inclining the joystick of the remote controller up or down, and you can change To change a set value, incline the joystick of the the set value by inclining the joystick of the remote controller to the right or left.
  • Page 54: Exposure Menu

    LEVEL (level): Select the brightness level from among EXPOSURE Menu 0, 5 to 31. WDR (VIEW-DR): When MODE (exposure mode) is set to FULL AUTO, the camera distinguishes light The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items related to and dark areas in the same scene, adjusts the the exposure.
  • Page 55: White Balance Menu

    WHITE BALANCE Menu PICTURE Menu The WHITE BALANCE menu is used to select the The PICTURE menu is used to set the items related to white balance mode. the picture. You can also set via a Web browser. You can also set via a Web browser. See “White balance”...
  • Page 56: Pan Tilt Zoom Menu

    • Depending on the installation conditions, the image PAN TILT ZOOM Menu stabilizer may not be effective. • When the image stabilizer function is enabled, the subject appears closer. The PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/ •...
  • Page 57: System Menu

    Setting the range of the RIGHT/LEFT movement SYSTEM Menu (Eflip: OFF) CENTER (0°) – 170° +170° DISPLAY INFO When this item is set to ON, the message automatically appears for about 3 seconds on the external monitor screen that is connected to the SDI OUT connecter when Setting the range of the UP/DOWN movement you perform the following operations using the remote (Eflip: OFF)
  • Page 58: Status Menu

    STATUS Menu The STATUS menu is used to display the settings selected with the menus. The STATUS menu consists of PAGE1 to PAGE4. This menu only displays the current menu settings, and you cannot change them with this menu. PAGE1: Shows the settings selected with the EXPOSURE menu.
  • Page 59: Message List

    Others Message List The following messages and indications may appear on this camera. Perform the following as necessary. POWER indicator lit NETWORK indicator Camera status Lights green Operating normally Unlit Not connected to the network POWER indicator flashing NETWORK indicator Camera status Repeats green t yellow t orange Software version is being upgraded...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshooting the problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy The power of the camera is not The AC power adaptor is not connected to the Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will go.
  • Page 61: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration The displayed menus on the external monitor that is connected to the SDI output of the camera are configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are in bold. (page 54) 9dB,12dB,15dB,18dB,21dB,24dB 27dB,30dB,33dB,36dB,...
  • Page 62 (page 55) (page 55) (page 56) (page 57) (page 58) Menu Configuration...
  • Page 63: Preset Items

    Preset Items The following items are stored in the memory of the camera. Items that can be preset Items stored to presets Preset position number 1 to 16 17 to 256* Pan/Tilt Position Zoom Position Focus Mode Auto/Manual – Focus Position Backlight Compensation ON/OFF –...
  • Page 64: Glossary

    Digital certificate Glossary An electronic certificate that a CA (Certificate Authority) attests that a public key to cancel a secret code is issued by an authentic publisher. 3G-SDI 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M) is the SDI interface that can DNS server transfer in broadband. Acronym for Domain Name System server.
  • Page 65 Network address The portion that identifies the local network (subnet) in Acronym for Secure Sockets Layer. This is a protocol an IP address. developed by Netscape Communications Corporation to be used for communications of encrypted data on the Internet. Network bandwidth Bit rate that can be used for networking.
  • Page 66: Index

    Cancel button........19 Glossary..........64 Index Capture ........14, 64 Greenwich Mean Time ....21 CBR..........64 Client certificate ......40 Numerics Codec..........64 H.264 ..........64 Common setting ....30, 34, 40 H264 Profile ........26 3G-SDI ...........64 Contrast ..........64 High resolution mode .....25 802.1X network......39 Control bar........15 High sensitivity mode.....24 802.1X Tab ........39 Control button display section..53 Host name........41...
  • Page 67 Min, Max ........26 Mode ........23, 24, 27 QoS Tab.......... 31 TCP .......... 18, 65 Mode of operation....14, 16 Text color ........27 Model Name ........20 Thumbnail ........43 Monitor screen ....... 13 Time setting........21 Reboot ..........22 Multicast ........
  • Page 68 Sony Corporation...

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