Sony Ipela SNT-RS1U Installation Manual

4-154-546-11 (1)
Video Network Station
Installation Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
SNT-RS1U
SNT-RS3U
 2009 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Owner's Record
Model and serial numbers located
SNT-RS1U : bottom
SNT-RS3U : side
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.
CAUTION
The rating label is located on the bottom (SNT-RS1U only).
CAUTION
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do
so.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device
in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-
outlet near the unit.
If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect
device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.
WARNING
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a
different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1
Prevention against overloading of branch circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an
outlet on the rack, please make sure that the rack does not overload the
supply circuit.
2
Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an
outlet on the rack, please confirm that the outlet is provided with a
suitable protective earth connection.
3
Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the internal
air ambient temperature of the rack is within the specified limit of this
product.
4
Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven
mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the rack
does not achieve hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical
loading.
5
Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the
equipment into consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the
specifications of the Operation Manual.
6
When performing the installation, keep the following space away
from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.
Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more.
Right, Left: 4 cm (1.6 inches) or more.
When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of
the ventilation and service operation.
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Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right side panels, and
vents of the fans.
 Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
 Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to secure the
operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least 4 cm of space
in the left and right sides.
WARNING
THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11 in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a
different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING
THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.
1.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector /
Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each
country if applicable.
2.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug
conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance
Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.
NOTICE
Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for
the specific countries where this unit is to be used.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations.
 Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C [32 °F to
113 °F])
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Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment (e.g.,
near heaters)
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Close to sources of strong magnetism
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Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV
transmitters
 Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the unit.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in
materials of equal quality.
Cleaning
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Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the unit. 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.
Please consult the store of purchase or authorized Sony dealer if there were
troubles and anomalies.
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SNT-RS1U
SNT-RS3U
About this product
This product is used by installing SNT-EX154 and/or SNT-EP154 units.
Mount multiple SNT-EX154 or SNT-EP154 boards in one unit to use as Video
Network Station.
About the Supplied Manuals
Installation Manual (this document)
This Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls
of the Video Network Station, gives connection examples and explains how to
set up the unit. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before operating.
Note
Read this installation manual together with the installation manual of SNT-EX154
or SNT-EP154.
User's Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)
The User's Guide describes how to set up the Video Network Station and how to
control the unit via a Web browser.
After installing and connecting the Video Network Station correctly, operate by
referring to this User's Guide.
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
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-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
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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 a 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 Parts
Front
 Main power indicator
The indicator lights up in green when power is supplied to the unit.
SNT-RS3U has two main power indicators, A and B. Main power indicator B
lights up when the (optional) redundant power supply unit (SNTA-RP1) is
working.
By using the optional redundant power supply unit, the SNT-RS3U
automatically switches the power source to the redundant power supply
unit should an abnormal condition occur in the power unit, enabling stable
operation of the system.
 NETWORK indicator (green)
The indicator lights up or flashes in green when the unit is connected to the
network. The indicator is off when the unit is not connected to the network.
 POWER indicator (green)
When the SNT-EX154/SNT-EP154 (mounted on this unit) receives power, a
system check is performed.
The indicator lights up when the unit is operating properly.
Rear
 Ground
 Reset switch
To reset the unit to the factory default settings, hold down this switch with a
pointed object while power is being supplied to the unit.
 Power connector
(continued on the reverse side)
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SNT-RS1U
SNT-EX154 (option)
SNT-EX154 (option)
SNT-RS3U