Related Manuals for Sony SNC-CS10 - SNCA-HP5 - Camera Housing
Summarization of Contents
Preparation
Connecting to a Computer or a Network
Instructions for connecting the camera to a computer or local network.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Steps to connect the camera via a network cable to a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Local Network
Guide to connect the camera to a network hub using a network cable.
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
Assigning an IP address using the IP Setup Program
Detailed steps for assigning an IP address via the setup program.
When using Windows XP Service Pack 2
Installing software
Instructions for installing software, handling security warnings.
When using Windows Vista
Installing software
Instructions for installing software, handling security warnings for Vista.
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
Start the Web browser on the computer and type the IP address
Initial step to access the camera via its IP address in a web browser.
Operating the Camera
Administrator and User
Explains user roles (Administrator, User) and their access rights.
Logging in to Homepage - Welcome Page
Logging in as a User
Steps to access the camera's welcome page as a user.
Displaying the setting window for the administrator directly
About Viewers
Describes available viewer types (ActiveX, Java applet) and their requirements.
Main menu
Setting
Access to the Administrator menu for camera settings.
Home
Returns to the welcome page.
Player
Download link for the SNC video player software.
Camera Control Section
Controls for image transmission settings like frame rate and view size.
Controlling the Monitor Image
Monitoring the camera image
How to view the live camera feed on the main viewer.
Capturing a Monitor Image
Capturing a monitor image
Steps to capture a still image from the camera feed.
Saving the captured image
Sending an Image File
Options for sending captured images via email or FTP.
Sending a Monitor Image via e-Mail
Process for sending captured images as email attachments.
Sending a Monitor Image to an FTP Server
Process for sending captured images to an FTP server.
Administrating the Camera
Basic Operations of Administrator Menu
Overview of administrator functions and accessing the menu.
How to setup the Administrator menu
Step-by-step guide to access and log into the administrator menu.
Configuration of Administrator menu
System
Configuration of system-wide settings like title bar and welcome text.
Camera
Settings for camera image and audio parameters.
Network
Configuration of network connection and settings.
User
Setting user names, passwords, and access rights.
Security
Limiting computer access to the camera.
e-Mail (SMTP)
Configuration for sending emails with attached images.
FTP client
Configuration for sending images to an FTP server.
Image memory
Settings for recording images to the camera's built-in memory.
FTP server
Settings for downloading images from the camera via FTP.
Alarm output
Control of alarm output terminals linked to detection events.
Trigger
Defining actions triggered by user interaction on the viewer.
Schedule
Setting schedules for various functions like e-mail and FTP.
Alarm buffer
Configuring pre/post-alarm image buffering.
Motion detection
Setting up the built-in motion detection function.
Configuring the System - System menu
System Tab
Main system settings including title, welcome text, and serial number.
Initialize Tab
Reboot
Restarting the camera.
Factory default
Resetting camera to factory default settings.
Backup setting data
Saving current camera settings to a file.
Restore setting
Loading saved camera settings from a file.
Delete user setting URL
Deleting custom homepage URL from camera memory.
Setting the Camera Image and Audio - Camera Menu
Common Tab
General settings for image and audio, including video mode and image size.
Picture Tab
White balance
Adjusts camera's color balance for different lighting conditions.
Lens type
Selects between auto iris and manual iris lens types.
Shutter mode
Configures shutter speed and related exposure settings based on lens type.
MPEG4 Tab
Frame rate
Sets the frame rate for MPEG4 video transmission.
Bit rate
Sets the data transmission rate for MPEG4 images.
I-picture interval
Sets the interval for inserting I-pictures in MPEG4 streams.
Auto rate control
Automatically adjusts frame rate and bit rate for smooth playback.
JPEG Tab
Frame rate
Sets the maximum frame rate for JPEG images.
Image quality
Adjusts the compression quality for JPEG images.
Bandwidth control
Limits the network bandwidth used for JPEG images.
Configuring the Network - Network Menu
Network Tab
Basic network connection settings, including IP address assignment.
Dynamic IP address notification Tab - Notifying the IP Address
e-Mail (SMTP) notification
Enables email notifications upon DHCP completion.
SMTP server name
Specifies the SMTP server for sending notifications.
Authentication
Configures authentication for sending emails.
POP server name
Specifies the POP server for authentication.
User name, Password
Provides credentials for email authentication.
Recipient e-Mail address
Sets the email address to receive notifications.
Administrator e-Mail address
Sets the administrator's email for replies/system messages.
Subject
Sets the subject line for notification emails.
Message
Defines the content of notification emails.
Setting the User - User Menu
Administrator, User 1 to 9
Manages user accounts, passwords, and access rights for the camera.
User name
Sets the username for user accounts.
Password
Sets the password for user accounts.
Re-type password
Confirms the password for user accounts.
FTP user
Allows or denies FTP server login for users.
Viewer mode
Defines user access levels (Full, Light, View).
Setting the Security - Security Menu
Security function
Activates or deactivates the security function for limiting access.
Default policy
Sets the default access policy (Allow/Deny) for IP addresses.
Network address/Subnet 1 to Network address/Subnet 10
Specifies IP addresses and subnet masks to allow or deny access.
Sending an Image via mail - e-Mail (SMTP) Menu
Common Tab - Setting the e-Mail (SMTP) Function
General settings for email transmission, including server and authentication.
e-Mail (SMTP)
Enables or disables the email sending function.
SMTP server name
Specifies the SMTP server for sending emails.
Authentication
Configures email authentication methods.
POP server name
Specifies the POP server for authentication.
User name, Password
Provides credentials for email authentication.
Recipient e-Mail address
Sets the recipient email address for outgoing mail.
Administrator e-Mail address
Sets the administrator's email address for replies.
Subject
Sets the subject line for outgoing emails.
Message
Defines the content of outgoing emails.
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the mail sending mode when detecting the alarm
Alarm sending
Enables sending emails upon alarm detection.
File attachment
Configures whether to attach image files to alarm emails.
Image file name
Sets the filename for attached alarm images.
Suffix
Adds suffixes (date/time, sequence number) to image filenames.
Sequence number clear
Resets the sequence number for filenames.
Alarm
Selects the alarm source (sensor input, motion detection).
Motion detection
Configures motion detection settings for alarm triggering.
Effective period
Sets when alarm detection is active (Always or Schedule).
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical mail sending mode
Periodical sending
Enables or disables periodic email sending.
Image file name
Sets the filename for periodically sent images.
Suffix
Adds suffixes to filenames for periodic emails.
Sequence number clear
Resets the sequence number for periodic filenames.
Interval
Sets the time interval for sending periodic emails.
Effective period
Sets the active period for periodic email sending.
Sending Images to FTP Server - FTP client Menu
Common Tab — Setting the FTP Client Function
General FTP client settings, including server details and authentication.
FTP client function
Enables or disables the FTP client function.
FTP server name
Specifies the FTP server address.
User name
Sets the username for FTP login.
Password
Sets the password for FTP login.
Re-type password
Confirms the FTP password.
Passive mode
Configures passive mode for FTP connections.
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client action when detecting the alarm
Alarm sending
Enables sending images to FTP upon alarm detection.
Remote path
Specifies the destination path on the FTP server.
Image file name
Sets the filename for FTP uploaded images.
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the Periodical FTP Client Activity
Periodical sending
Enables or disables periodic FTP uploads.
Remote path
Sets the destination path for periodic FTP uploads.
Image file name
Sets the filename for periodic FTP uploads.
Recording Images in Memory - Image memory Menu
Common Tab — Setting the Image memory Function
General settings for image memory, including free space and overwrite.
Image memory
Enables or disables the image memory function.
Free space
Displays the available free space in the built-in memory.
Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image Memory Function when Detecting the Alarm
Alarm recording
Enables image recording upon alarm detection.
Image file name
Sets the filename for alarm-recorded images.
Suffix
Adds suffixes to filenames for alarm recordings.
Periodical recording Tab — Setting the Periodical recording mode
Periodical recording
Enables or disables periodic image recording.
Image file name
Sets the filename for periodic recordings.
Suffix
Adds suffixes to filenames for periodic recordings.
Downloading Images from the Camera - FTP server Menu
FTP server function
Enables or disables the FTP server function for downloading images.
Setting the Alarm Output - Alarm output Menu
Alarm output
Enables or disables the alarm output function.
Mode
Selects alarm output mode (Alarm or Timer).
Alarm
Selects alarm source (sensor, motion detection).
Alarm duration
Sets the duration for alarm output activation.
Effective period
Sets the active period for alarm output.
Setting the Operations from the Viewer Page - Trigger Menu
e-Mail (SMTP)
Configures email action triggered from the viewer.
FTP client
Configures FTP action triggered from the viewer.
Image memory
Configures internal recording triggered from the viewer.
Alarm output
Configures alarm output triggered from the viewer.
Setting the Schedule - Schedule Menu
Schedule selection
Selects which function to schedule (e.g., e-Mail, FTP).
Mon (Monday) to Sun (Sunday)
Defines daily time periods for scheduled events.
Start time, End time
Specifies the start and end times for scheduled periods.
Use the same time schedule every day
Applies one schedule to all days of the week.
Setting the Alarm Buffer - Alarm buffer Menu
Video mode
Displays current video mode (MPEG4/JPEG).
Recording capacity
Shows buffer capacity for pre/post-alarm images.
Recording time
Sets recording duration for pre-alarm and post-alarm images.
Setting the Motion Detection Function - Motion detection Menu
Monitor display
Displays live image for setting detection windows.
Window 1 to 4 check box
Enables specific detection windows on the monitor.
Threshold slider bar
Adjusts the sensitivity threshold for motion detection.
Using the Supplied Setup Program
Starting the Setup Program
Instructions to launch the IP Setup Program.
Using the SNC audio upload tool - Transmitting Audio to Camera (SNC-CS11 only)
Installing the SNC audio upload tool
Steps to install the SNC audio upload utility.
Voice alert tab
(recording)
Starts recording audio for voice alerts.
Recording/playback progress bar
Displays progress of audio recording or playback.
(file open)
Selects audio files for playback or upload.
(save)
Saves recorded audio files to the computer.
Voice alert number select
Selects the voice alert number for uploading audio.
Using the SNC video player - Playing Video File Recorded on Camera
Downloading the SNC video player
Instructions to download the SNC video player software.
Using the SNC video player
Steps to launch and use the SNC video player.
Playing a video file
Controls for playing recorded video files.
To play from a specified point
Playing video from a specific timestamp.
Adjusting the sound (SNC-CS11 only)
Adjusts audio volume for video playback.
Saving an image
Captures and saves still images from video playback.
Using the Custom Homepage Installer
Notes on creating the homepage
Guidelines for creating custom homepages.
Uploading the homepage to the camera using the Custom Homepage Installer
Steps to upload a custom homepage to the camera.
Using the SNMP
1. Inquiry Commands
Checks SNMP Agent settings using CGI commands.
2. Setting Commands
Sets SNMP parameters via CGI commands.
Pin Assignment of I/O Port
Wiring diagram for sensor input
Shows wiring for mechanical switch/open collector sensor input.
Wiring diagram for alarm output
Illustrates wiring for alarm output connections.
Attaching a CS-mount Lens
Suitable lens
Specifies requirements for CS-mount lenses.
Attachment of the auto-iris lens connector (optional)
Instructions for connecting the auto-iris lens connector.
Detaching the Lens
Steps to remove the lens from the camera.
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