Sony Group SNCM3W Network Camera User Manual SNC M3 M3W

Sony Corporation Network Camera SNC M3 M3W

Manual revised

3-857-708-11 (1)Network Camera© 2004 Sony CorporationSNC-M3/M3WUser’s Guide Software Version 1.0
2Owner's R ec ordT he model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.R ecord the serial number in the space provided below.R efer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.Model No. ____________________Serial No. ____________________To prevent fire or s hock hazard, do not expos e the unit to rain or mois ture.To avoid elec tric al s hock, do not open the cabinet. R efer s ervicing to qualified pers onnel only.AC power a daptorModel No.: 3A-211DA 05(E NG E L ECTR IC CO., LT D.)CAUT ION: T his unit is for use only with the supplied AC power adaptor. Use with other AC power adaptors may cause hazards such as a fire.WAR NINGThis unit has no power switch. Disconnect device of this unit is the mains plug of the AC adaptor.The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. In the event of abnormal operations, disconnect the mains plug.C autionThis installation should be made by a qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes.C autionThe apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.F or c us tomers in the U.S .A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R ules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wll not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:– R eorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V technician for help.I f you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony's B usiness I nformation Center (B I C) at 1-800-686-SONY (7669)or Write to: Sony Customer I nformation Services Center6900-29, Daniels Parkway, PMB 330Fort Myers, F lorida 33912 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) T his device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.WAR NINGDeclaration of C onformity (For S NC -M3 only)Trade Name: SONYModel No: SNC-M3R esponsible Party: Sony E lectronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. B ernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone No: 858-942-22301) To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of thisdevice and all persons.2) This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.C aution
3You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that industry Canada technical specifications were met.For customers in EuropeHereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SNC-M3W is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.For details, please access the follwing URL:http://www.compliance.sony.de/ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence the picture of the unit.Voor de klanten in Nederland• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.• Gooi de batterij miet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerket worden.NOTICE TO USERS© 2004 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.SONY CORPORATION PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or their respective makers.
Table of Contents4Table of ContentsOverviewFeatures .................................................................. 5How to Use This User’s Guide .............................. 6Precautions ............................................................. 6Operating Precautions ........................................ 6System Requirements ............................................ 7PreparationAssigning the IP Address to the Camera ............ 8Assigning the IP Address Using the Setup Program ............................................................ 8Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser 10Basic Configuring by the Administrator ........... 11Operating the CameraLogging in to Homepage — Welcome Page ...... 12Logging in as a User ........................................ 12Displaying the setting window for the administrator directly ..................................... 12About Viewers .................................................. 13Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 13Main menu ....................................................... 14Camera Control Section ................................... 14Monitor Image .................................................. 15Controlling the Monitor Image .......................... 15Monitoring the camera image .......................... 15Zooming in the monitor image ......................... 16Capturing a monitor image ................................ 16Capturing a monitor image .............................. 16Saving the captured image ............................... 16Operating the camera ......................................... 17Panning and tilting from the main viewer ........ 17Control the camera in the monitor window ...... 18Moving the camera to the preset position ........ 18Administrating the CameraBasic Operations of Administrator Menu ......... 19How to set Administrator menu ....................... 19Configuration of Administrator Menu ............. 20Configuring the System — System setting menu ..................................................................... 21System Tab ....................................................... 21Date & time Tab ............................................... 22Initialize Tab ..................................................... 22System log Tab ................................................. 23Access log Tab ................................................. 23Setting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting Menu .....................................24Common Tab ....................................................24MPEG4 Tab ......................................................25JPEG Tab ..........................................................25Pan/Tilt Tab .......................................................26Reset Tab ..........................................................26Configuring the Network — Network setting Menu .....................................................................27Network Tab .....................................................27Wireless network Tab (SNC-M3W only) .........28Dynamic IP address notification Tab — Notifying the IP Address .................................................28Setting the User — User setting Menu ...............30Setting the Security — Security setting Menu ..30Sending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu .....................................................................31Setting Tab — Setting the SMTP Function ......31Send trigger Tab — Setting mail sending mode ...............................................................32Sending Images to FTP Server (JPEG mode only) — FTP Client setting Menu ................................34Setting Tab — Setting the FTP Client Function ..........................................................34Send trigger Tab — Setting the Periodical FTP sending mode ..................................................34Setting the Motion Detection Function — Motion detection setting Menu .........................................36Setting the Motion Detection Area, Sensitivity and Threshold level ...............................................36OthersUsing the Supplied Setup Program ....................37Starting the Setup Program ...............................37Bandwidth Control Tab .....................................37Date time Tab ....................................................38Rebooting the Camera ......................................38Using the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting Audio to Camera ..................................................39Installing the SNC audio upload tool ...............39Connecting the Camera to the Computer .........39Using the SNC audio upload tool .....................40Assigning the IP Address to the Camera Using ARP Commands ...................................................41Specifications ........................................................41Index ......................................................................43
OverviewFeatures 5OverviewFeaturesThe SNC-M3/M3W is a network camera equipped with a built-in Web server.The camera has the following features:Monitoring using the Web browserReal-time monitoring of the image and sound from the camera is possible using the Web browser on the computer.MPEG4 video compressionMPEG4 video compression allows smooth streaming of motion pictures with 30 fps (QVGA size). Motion JPEG video streaming is also possible by selecting the JPEG video compression format.Offering video streaming in VGA sizeThe 1/4 type VGA CMOS sensor offers high-quality video streaming in VGA size. (The frame rate in VGA size is less than 30 fps.)Pan/Tilt camera controlPan and Tilt functions are equipped, so you can access the desired image frame by remote operation. Up to 8 positions of the camera can be memorized.Built-in microphoneA microphone (monaural) is built in the camera. Also, the built-in microphone jack (minijack, monaural) accepts a commercially available plug-in-power microphone (rated voltage: 2.4 V DC).External speaker system can be connectedThe line output jack (minijack, monaural) allows connection of a commercially available speaker system with built-in amplifier so that the sound transmitted via the network can be output from the connected speaker system.Sending the image and controlling peripheral devices by synchronizing with the motion detection functionA mail can be sent to the specified address in MPEG4 mode by synchronizing with the motion detection function, or can be sent periodically to an FTP server in JPEG mode.Wireless network (SNC-M3W only)No difficult wiring is required when using the wireless LAN.Supplied IP Setup ProgramThe camera is supplied with the IP Setup Program for easy performance of the network setting.
OverviewHow to Use This User’s Guide / Precautions6How to Use This User’s GuideThis User’s Guide explains how to operate the SNC-M3 or SNC-M3W Network Camera from a computer.The User’s Guide is written to be read on the computer display. As this section gives tips on using the User’s Guide, read it before you operate the camera.Jumping to the related pageWhen you read the User’s Guide on the computer display, click on the sentence to jump to the related page.Software display examplesNote that the displays shown in the User’s Guide are explanatory examples. Some displays may be different from the ones which appear as you operate the application software.This User’s Guide instructs on SNC-M3 and SNC-M3W at the same time. The illustrations of SNC-M3W are mainly used in the instructions.Printing the User’s GuideDepending on your system, certain displays or illustrations in the User’s Guide, when printed out, may differ from those as portrayed on your screen.Installation Manual (printed matter)The supplied Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls of the Network Camera, connecting examples and how to set up the camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before operating.PrecautionsThis Sony product has been designed with safety in mind. However, if not used properly electrical products can cause fires which may lead to serious body injury.To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the following.Heed the safety precautionsBe sure to follow the general safety precautions and the “Operating Precautions.”In case of a breakdownIn case of system breakdown, discontinue use and contact your authorized Sony dealer.In case of abnormal operation• If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell,• If water or other foreign objects enter the cabinet, or• If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet:1Disconnect the camera cable and the connecting cables.2Contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product. Operating PrecautionsOperating or storage locationAvoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations:• Extremely hot or cold places• 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 shockVentilationTo prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera.Treatment of the lens coverTake care not to stain, strike or press hard on the lens cover. Such acts may inhibit optimun performance of the camera and may cause a malfunction.TransportationWhen transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials of equal quality.
OverviewSystem Requirements 7Cleaning• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical filter.• 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.System RequirementsThese are the requirements for the computer that displays the image or controls the camera.ProcessorPentium III, 1 GHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2 GHz or higher recommended)RAM256 MB or moreOSWindows 2000/XPWeb browserInternet Explorer Ver. 5.5 or Ver.6.0
PreparationAssigning the IP Address to the Camera8PreparationThe Preparation section explains what the administrator has to prepare for monitoring the images after installation and connection of the camera.Assigning the IP Address to the CameraTo connect the camera to a network, you need to assign a new IP address to the camera when you install the camera for the first time.You can assign an IP address in two ways:• Using the setup program stored in the supplied CD-ROM (see page 8)• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands (see page 41)This section explains how to assign an IP address to the camera using the supplied setup program and how to configure the network.Before starting, connect the camera to a local network, referring to “Connections” in the supplied Installation Manual.Use the network cable for connection when you assign a new IP address to the camera (SNC-M3W only).Consult the administrator of the network about the assigned IP address.Assigning the IP Address Using the Setup Program1Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive.After a short time a window will open displaying the files on the CD-ROM.2Click the Setup icon of IP Setup Program.The “File Download” dialog opens.3Click Open.NoteIf you click “Save this program to disk” on the “File Download” dialog, you cannot install correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click Setup icon again.4Install the IP Setup Program to your computer following the wizard displayed.If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and accept the agreement to continue the installation.5Start the IP Setup Program.The program detects the SNC-M3 or SNC-M3W cameras connected to the local network and lists them on the Network tab window.6Click on the camera to which you want to assign a new IP address in the list.The network settings for the selected camera are displayed.TipThe factory setting of the camera network is as follows.IP address: 192.168.0.100Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0Wireless LAN setting (SNC-M3W only)Type: AdhocSSID: snc-mwChannel: 11 chWEP: Nothing
PreparationAssigning the IP Address to the Camera 97Set the IP address.To obtain the IP address automatically from a DHCP server:Select Obtain an IP address automatically.The IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway are assigned automatically.To specify the IP address manually:Select Use the following IP address, and type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway in the relevant boxes.8Set the DNS server address.To obtain the DNS server addresses automatically:Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.To specify the DNS server addresses manually:Select Use the following DNS server address, and type the Primary DNS server address and Secondary DNS server address in the relevant boxes.NoteThe Third DNS server address and Fourth DNS server address are invalid for this camera.9Set the HTTP port No.Normally select 80 for the HTTP port No. To use another port number, select the text box and type a port number between 1024 and 65535.10Type the Administrator name and Administrator password.The default settings of both items are “admin.”NoteYou cannot change the Administrator name and Administrator password on this display. To change these items, See “Setting the User — User setting Menu” on page 30.11Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click OK.If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is correctly assigned.12To access the camera directly, double-click the camera name on the list.The welcome page of the network camera SNC-M3 or SNC-M3W is displayed.NoteIf the IP address is not set correctly, the welcome page does not appear after step 12. In this case, try to set the IP address again.
PreparationAccessing the Camera Using the Web Browser10Accessing the Camera Using the Web BrowserWhen the IP address has been assigned to the camera, check that you can actually access the camera using the Web browser installed in your computer. Use Internet Explorer as the Web browser.1Start the Web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the camera in the URL box.TipInput the IP address indicated on the Network tab of IP Setup program.The welcome page of “Network Camera SNC-M3” or “Network Camera SNC-M3W” is displayed.2Click Enter.The main viewer is displayed.When the main viewer is correctly displayed, the IP address assignment is completed.When the main viewer of the camera is displayed for the first timeWhen you click Enter, “Security warning” is displayed. When you click OK, the ActiveX control is installed and the main viewer is displayed.Notes• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings on Internet Explorer, the image may not be displayed. In this case, disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server manually. For setting the Proxy server, consult your network administrator.• When you install ActiveX viewer on Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you should have logged in the computer as the Administrator.TipEvery page of this software is optimized as display character size Medium for Internet Explorer.To display the Welcome page correctlyTo operate the welcome page correctly, set the security level of the Internet Explorer to Medium or lower, as follows:1Select Tool from the menu bar for Internet Explorer, then select Internet Options and Security tab in sequence.2Click the Internet icon (when using the camera via the Internet) or Local intranet icon (when using the camera via a local network).3Set the slider to Medium or lower. (If the slider is not displayed, click Default Level.)
PreparationBasic Configuring by the Administrator 11When using antivirus software in the computer• When you use antivirus software in your computer, the camera performance may be reduced, for example, the frame rate for displaying the image may be lower.• The Web page displayed when you log in the camera uses Java Script. The display of the Web page may be affected if you use antivirus software in your computer.Basic Configuring by the AdministratorYou can monitor the image of the camera only logging in with the initial condition of this network camera. You can also set various functions according to the install position, network condition or purpose of the camera.We recommend you configure the following items before monitoring the image from the camera.Setting contents Setting menuSet the format of the image sent from the camera (MPEG 4 or JPEG). Video mode (page 24)Select the quality of the image sent from the camera. MPEG4 Tab (page 25)JPEG Tab (page 25)Select the size of the image sent from the camera. Image size (page 24)Select weather the audio from the camera microphone is sent or not. Microphone (page 24)Accord date and time of the camera with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 22)Set to send the monitor image attached to a mail. e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu (page 31)Set to send the image to the FTP server FTP Client setting menu (page 34)Set the access right of the user for the camera. Security setting Menu (page 30)
Operating the CameraLogging in to Homepage — Welcome Page12Operating the CameraThe Operating the Camera section explains how to monitor the image from the camera using the Web browser. Use Internet Explorer as the Web browser. The functions of the camera should be set by the Administrator. For setting the camera, see “Administrating the Camera” on page 19.Logging in to Homepage — Welcome PageLogging in as a User1Start the web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the camera you want to monitor.The welcome page of Network Camera SNC-M3 or SNC-M3W is displayed.2Click Enter.The main viewer appears.Control the camera from the main viewer.NoteIf the Welcome page does not activate correctly, the security level of the Internet Explorer may be set to Medium or higher. See “To display the Welcome page correctly” on page 10 and check the security level.Displaying the setting window for the administrator directlyWhen the administrator sets the camera functions, the setting window can be displayed directly from the welcome page.1Click Setting on the welcome page.The following dialog appears.2Enter the user name and password for Administrator, then click OK.The user name “admin” and the password “admin” are set at the factory for the Administrator. You can change them on the User setting menu in the Administrator menu (see page 30).The Administrator menu appears.
Operating the CameraConfiguration of Main Viewer 13About ViewersYou have to install Activex Control when you access to the main viewer at the first time.When you are going to display the main viewer of the camera for the first timeWhen you log in the network camera for the first time (clicking Enter to enter the main viewer), the Security Warning appears. Click Ye s and install ActiveX Control. You can use all the functions of the viewer by using ActiveX Control.Notes• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings on Internet Explorer, the image may not be displayed. In this case, disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server manually. For setting the Proxy server, consult your network administrator.• When you install ActiveX control on Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you should have logged in the computer as the Administrator.TipEvery page of this software is optimized as display character size Medium for Internet Explorer.Configuration of Main ViewerThis section explains the functions of the parts and controls of the main viewer. For a detailed explanation on each part or control, see the specified pages.Main viewerMPEG4 mode*JPEG mode** Refer to the ”Camera setting Menu“ about the Video mode (page 24).Camera control sectionMonitor image sectionMain menuCamera control sectionMonitor image sectionMain menu
Operating the CameraConfiguration of Main Viewer14Main menuSettingClick this button to display the setting menu for Administrator menu. (See “Basic Operations of Administrator Menu” on page 19.)You can operate this function only when logging in as the administrator.HomeDisplays the Welcome page.Camera Control SectionFrame rate(Displayed only when the camera Video mode (page 24) is set to JPEG.)Selects the frame rate to transmit images.View sizeSelects the view size to be displayed. (page 16)Digital zoomClick to change the size of the digital zoom. (page 16)CaptureClick this button to capture a still image shot by the camera and to store it in the computer. (See “Capturing a monitor image” on page 16.)ControlClick this icon to operate the camera using the Pan/Tilt function.When you click it, the icon appears and you will be able to control Pan/Tilt from the main viewer. (“Panning and tilting from the main viewer” on page 17.)Preset positionSelect the preset position name from the drop-down list. Then, the camera will move to the preset position that you have stored in memory at “Pan/Tilt tab” section (page 26).NoteThe PRESET list box is not displayed when no preset position is memorized.Pan/Tilt controlClick this icon to display the Pan/Tilt control panel. (page 17)Pan/Tilt control panelClick the arrow of the direction that you want to move the camera to.Keeping the arrow button clicked changes the direction of the camera continuously.When you click the button, the camera returns to the direction of the home position of the factory setting.(Volume)(Displayed when the Microphone (page 24) is set to On.)Drag the bar of icon to adjust the volume.When you click icon, the icon changes to and the audio output stops. To output the audio, click again.
Operating the CameraControlling the Monitor Image 15Monitor Image(MPEG4 mode)The image shot by the camera is shown here. Date and time is displayed at the top of the window.TipWhen mark is displayed upper right side of the window, you can use Pan/Tilt control function.Controlling the Monitor ImageYou can monitor the camera image on the monitor window of the main viewer.Monitoring the camera image1Log in to the home page to display the main viewer.You can see how to log in on page 12, “Logging in as a User”.(MPEG4 mode)2Select the frame rate (only when the camera Video mode is set to JPEG (page 24)).Click the Frame rate list box to select the frame rate for transmitting the image. Selectable frame rates are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 fps. The number means the frame number transmitted per 1 second.If you select 30 fps, the image is sent at the maximum speed of the connected line (30 fps maximum).NoteThe frame rate options indicate the maximum number of frames that can be transmitted. The number of frames actually transmitted may vary depending on network environments and camera settings (image size and image quality settings).
Operating the CameraCapturing a monitor image163Select the view size.Click View size box list box to select the view size from among Auto, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 and 160 × 120.Auto is determined by the image size specified with Image size on the Camera setting page (page 24).Zooming in the monitor image1Click Digital zoom icon.2Click the point you want to zoom in.The image is expanded by about 1.5 times with the clicked point at the center.The digital zoom icon changes to .3To cancel zooming in, click icon.Capturing a monitor imageYou can capture a monitoring image as a still image and save it in the computer.Capturing a monitor image1Monitor the camera image in the monitor window.2Click Capture icon.The still image of the moment when you click is captured, and the still image is displayed in the monitor window.3To cancel the still image, click Cancel or Close.Saving the captured image1Capture the monitor image.2Click Save.Save As dialog appears.
Operating the CameraOperating the camera 173Select JPEG or Bit map as Save as type.4Type on File name and specify Save in, then click Save.Operating the cameraYou can operate the camera from the main viewer.When you click the Control icon in the “Camera” section, The Pan/Tilt control panel and the PRESET list box are displayed.Notes• When mark is displayed at upper right side of the window, you can use Pan/Tilt control function.• The PRESET list box is not displayed when no preset position is memorized.•When Exclusive control mode of “Pan/Tilt Tab” (page 26) is set to On the remaining time of operation authority is displayed.Panning and tilting from the main viewerYou can change the camera direction by using the Pan/Tilt control panel for the monitor image currentry displayed.1Click the Control icon.The Pan/Tilt control icon is displayed.2Click the Pan/Tilt control icon.The Pan/Tilt control panel is displayed.3Click the arrow of the direction that you want to move the camera to.Keeping the arrow button clicked changes the direction of the camera continuously.When you click the button, the camera returns to the direction of the home position of the factory default setting.
Operating the CameraOperating the camera18Control the camera in the monitor windowClick on the monitor image, and the camera moves so that the clicked portion goes to the center of the display.Moving the camera to the preset positionPRESET list boxSelect the preset position name from the drop-down list. Then, the camera will move to the preset position that you have stored in memory at “Pan/Tilt tab” section (see page 26).
Administrating the CameraBasic Operations of Administrator Menu 19Administrating the CameraThe Administrating the Camera section explains how to set the functions of the camera by the Administrator.For monitoring the camera image, see “Operating the Camera” on page 12.This section explains the basic operations and each option of the Administrator menu.Basic Operations of Administrator MenuYou can set all functions to suit the user's condition in the Advanced mode menu. Click Setting in the welcome page or main viewer page to display the Administrator menu.How to set Administrator menu1Log in the home page to display the welcome page.You can see how to log in on page 12 “Logging in as a User”.2Click Setting in the welcome page.The authentication dialog appears. Enter the user name and password for Administrator. Administrator menu appears.The user name “admin” and password “admin” are set at the factory for the Administrator.The following steps also display the Administrator menu.1Click Enter in the welcome page to display the main viewer.2Click Setting icon in the main viewer.3Click the menu name (example: System) on the left side of the Administrator menu.The clicked setting menu appears.Example: System setting menu4Select the tab above the setting menu, and set each setting option in the tab.Example: “System” setting menu “Date & time” tabSee page 20 to 36 for details of setting menu tabs and setting options.5After setting, click OK.The setting contents become active.Click Cancel to invalidate the set values and return to the previous settings.Buttons common to every setting menuThe following buttons are displayed on the setting menus where they are necessary. The functions of the buttons are the same on every setting page.Click this button to validate the settings.
Administrating the CameraBasic Operations of Administrator Menu20Click this button to invalidate the set values and return to the previous settings.General note on setting menusAfter changing a setting on a setting menu, wait at least 10 seconds before turning off the power of the camera.If the power is turned off immediately, the changed setting may not be stored correctly.Configuration of Administrator MenuSystemDisplays the System setting menu.(“Configuring the System — System setting menu” on page 21).CameraDisplays Camera setting menu for setting of camera image and audio. (“Setting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting Menu” on page 24)NetworkDisplays the network setting menu for setting of network connection. (“Configuring the Network — Network setting Menu” on page 27)UserDisplays the user setting menu for setting the user name and the password to log in. (“Setting the User — User setting Menu” on page 30)SecurityDisplays the security setting menu for specifying the computer allowed to connect to the camera. (“Setting the Security — Security setting Menu” on page 30)e-Mail (SMTP)Displays the e-Mail (SMTP) setting menu for sending an e-Mail. (“Sending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu” on page 31)FTP clientDisplays the FTP client setting menu for sending an image file to FTP server. (“Sending Images to FTP Server (JPEG mode only) — FTP Client setting Menu” on page 34)Motion detectionDisplays the Motion detection setting menu for the motion detection function built into the camera. (“Setting the Motion Detection Function — Motion detection setting Menu” on page 36)
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the System — System setting menu 21Configuring the System — System setting menuWhen you click System on the Administrator menu, the System setting menu appears.Use this menu to perform the principal settings of the software.The System setting menu is composed of five tabs that are System, Date & time, Initialization, System Log and Access Log.System TabTitle bar nameType a name to display on the title bar up to 32 characters. The characters typed here are displayed on the title bar of the Web browser.Serial numberDisplays the serial number of the camera.Software versionThe software version of this camera is displayed.ColorYou can select the main viewer color from Light blue, Blue or Metal.Light blueBlueMetalNotes• The color of the welcome page and the Administrator setting page cannot be changed.• To reflect a selected color to the main viewer, log in again after returning to the welcome page.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the System — System setting menu22Date & time TabCurrent date & timeDisplays the date and time set on the camera.NoteAfter you have purchased the camera, be sure to check the date and time of the camera and set them if necessary.PC clockDisplays the date and time set on your computer.Date & time formatSelect the format of date and time to be displayed on the main viewer from the drop-down list.You can select from among yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss (year-month-day hour:minute:second), mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss (month-day-year hour:minute:second), and dd-mm-yyyy hh:mm:ss (day-month-year hour:minute:second).AdjustSelect to set the day and time.Keep current setting: Select when you do not need to set the date and time.Synchronize with PC: Select when synchronizing the camera's date and time with those of the computer.Manual setting: Select when you want to set the camera's date and time manually.Select the lower 2-digits of year, month, date, hour, minutes and seconds from each drop-down list.Synchronize with NTP: Select when synchronizing the camera's date and time with those of the time sever called NTP server (Network Time Protocol). Set the NTP saver name and the Interval.NTP server nameType the host name or IP address of the NTP server, up to 64 characters.Interval timeSelect the interval at which you want to adjust the camera's time referring to the NTP server' time, between 1 and 24 hours. The set interval is a guide, and does not indicate the exact time.NoteThe setting time may not accord with the exact time according to the network environment.Time zoneSet the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time in the area where the camera is installed.Select the time zone where the camera is installed from the drop-down list.Adjust clock for daylight saving time changesWhen you select it, the clock is adjusted according to the daylight saving time of the selected time zone.Notes• If the time zone selected on the Time zone menu is different from that set on the computer, the time is adjusted using the time zone difference and set on the camera.• The daylight saving time adjustment works only when Adjust is set to Synchronize with NTP.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.Initialize TabRebootReboots the camera.Click Reboot, and “The SNC-M3 (or SNC-M3W) will be rebooted. Are you sure?” appears. Click OK to reboot the camera. It takes about two minutes to start again.
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the System — System setting menu 23Factory defaultResets the camera to the factory settings.Click Factory default, and “Set up data will be initialized. Are you sure?” appears. When you click OK, the network indicator and the power indicator on the camera start to blink. After adjustments of the default settings have finished, the camera reboots automatically. Do not turn off the camera until the camera reboots.TipThe camera can also be reset to the factory settings by pressing the reset switch on the camera. For details, see the supplied Installation Manual.NoteWhen the camera is reset to the factory settings, the IP address you set is cleared. After rebooting of the camera, input the IP address again (page 8). Firmware upgradeUse this when upgrading the camera software. Click Browse and specify the file for upgrading, then click OK. “Upgrade firmware? Are you sure?” is displayed. Click OK and upgrading starts. After completion, the camera starts again.Notes• Use only the upgrade file special to this camera. If you do not, a problem may occur.• Do not turn off the camera until the upgrading will be completed.System log TabSystem logThe data of the software activity of the camera are recorded in this. It includes data that are useful when a problem occurs.Click Reload to reload to the latest data.Access log TabAccess logThe access record of the camera is displayed.Click Reload to reload to the latest data.
Administrating the CameraSetting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting Menu24Setting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting MenuWhen you click Camera on the Administrator menu, the Camera setting menu appears.Use this menu to set the functions of the camera.The Camera setting menu consists of five tabs: Common, MPEG4, JPEG, Pan/Tilt and Reset.Common TabVideo modeSelect the output format of the camera image.MPEG4 or JPEG can be selected.Image sizeYou can select the image size sent from the network camera.640 × 480 (VGA), 320 × 240 (QVGA), or 160 × 120 (QQVGA) can be selected.CroppingWhen the image size is set to 640 × 480 (VGA), you can crop a portion of the image and display the cropped image on the computer. With the cropping, the transmitting data size, and thus, the network load is reduced and a higher frame rate is obtained.Select On for cropping the image, or Off for no cropping.NoteWhen Cropping is set to On, Motion detection function does not work.To crop an image1Set the Image size to 640 × 480(VGA).The Cropping is displayed.2Set the Cropping to On and click the Area setting button.The cropping area frame in the “Area setting” display appears.3Specify the cropping area.Click and drag the cropping area frame to move it or change the size of it. The frame indicates the cropping area.4Click OK at the bottom of the window.The cropped image is displayed on the main viewer.5To close the image, click in the upper-right corner.Flickerless modeIf the image is flickering by the fluorescent light, select On to reduce it.NoteThis mode is available only for CE model.SharpnessSelect the sharpness in 7 steps, from –3 to 3.Selecting 3 gives the image with the highest sharpness.MicrophoneSelect whether you send the audio from the built-in microphone or from the m microphone input connector. Select On to send the audio from this network camera.Cropping area frame
Administrating the CameraSetting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting Menu 25NoteWhen you change the Microphone setting, click Refresh of the browser to reflect the change in the opening main viewer page.Mic volumeSet the volume level of the audio input from the built-in microphone or the m microphone input connectors. It is adjustable from –10 to +10.Audio bit rateSelect the bit rate when you send the audio from the built-in microphone or from the m microphone input connectors. 40, 32, 24 or 16 kbps can be selected.Speaker outputSet whether you output the audio which is input to the audio input connectors of your computer to the speaker (active speaker for example) connected to the camera line output connectors by using SNC audio upload tool included in the supplied CD-ROM.Select On to accept the audio data transmission from SNC audio upload tool.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.MPEG4 TabFrame rateSet the frame rate of the MPEG image.Selectable values are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 and30 fps. The unit is “fps” (frame number sent per a second).Bit rateSet the bit rate of MPEG image transmission for a line.Selectable values are 64, 128, 256, 384, 512, 768, 1024, 1536 and 2048 kbps.NoteThe selected frame rate and bit rate are a tentative value. The actual frame rate and bit rate may be different according to the image size, the shooting scene or the network condition.Frame rate priorityThe frame rate of an image may fall depending on the network situation. If On is selected, the bit rate will be adjusted so that the frame rate does not drop.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.JPEG TabFrame rateSet the maximum frame rate of JPEG image that can be monitored on the computer. Selectable frame rates are 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 fps.Image qualitySet the quality of JPEG image.Selectable values are from Level 1 to Level 5.Selecting level 5 gives the image with the highest quality.Bandwidth controlWhen the video mode is set to JPEG, the network bandwidth can be limited. Selectable bandwidths are 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and Unlimited Mbps. When you do not wish to limit the bandwidth, select Unlimited.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.
Administrating the CameraSetting the Camera Image and Audio — Camera setting Menu26Pan/Tilt TabPreset numberSelect a preset number 1 to 8 from the list box.Preset position nameType a preset position name for the selected preset number up to 32 characters.CallWhen you click this button, the camera moves to the Pan/Tilt position of the selected preset number.AddWhen you click this button, the current camera position is stored in the preset number.DeleteDeletes the information for the camera position of the currentry selected preset number.Preset position list (Preset No. / Name)Displays the preset position names of all the preset numbers.Exclusive control modeLimits the pan/tilt operation of the camera.If you select Off, multiple users can pan/tilt the camera at the same time. The operation by the user accessed later has priority.If you select On, only one user can pan/tilt the camera. The period of operation allowed to one user is determined by the Operation time setting. If a user tries to operate the camera while another user is operating it, the control right is limited according to the Operation time and Maximum wait number settings.Operation timeSets the period that one user can operate the camera exclusively, between 10 and 600 sec.This setting is valid when the Exclusive control mode menu is set to On.Max access userSets the maximum number of users that can wait to control the camera while another user is operating the camera. The selectable number is between 0 and 20.This setting is valid when the Exclusive control mode menu is set to On.Notes• Before using the Exclusive control mode, you need to set the date and time correctly on this camera and the connected computer.• When you use the Exclusive control mode, enable the Cookie on your browser. The Exclusive control mode does not function if the Cookie is disabled.• After you have changed a setting of the Exclusive control mode menu, click Refresh of the browser to update for the changed setting.Reset TabResetClick Reset, and “Camera menu setting is reset to default. Are you sure?” is displayed. To reset to default, click OK.
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the Network — Network setting Menu 27Configuring the Network — Network setting MenuWhen you click Network on the Administrator menu, the Network setting menu appears.Use this menu to configure the network to connect the camera and the computer.The Network setting menu consists of 3 tabs: Network, Wireless network and Dynamic IP address notification.Network TabThis section provides the menus for connecting the camera through the network cable.MAC addressDisplays the MAC address of the camera.Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)DHCP server is installed on the network. Select it when the IP address is assigned by DHCP server. IP address is assigned automatically.NoteWhen you set Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), make sure that DHCP server is working on the internet.Use the following IP addressSelect this when a fixed IP address is set.IP addressType the IP address of the camera.Subnet maskType the subnet mask.Default gatewayType the default gateway.Obtain DNS server address automaticallySelect this to obtain the address of DNS server automatically. It can be set only when Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) is selected.NoteWhen you select “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, make sure that DHCP server is active on the network.Use the following DNS server addressSelect this when you set the fixed address as the IP address of DNS server.Primary DNS serverType the IP address of the primary DNS server.Secondary DNS serverType the IP address of the secondary DNS server, if necessary.HTTP port numberNormally select 80. If you want to use a port number other than 80, select the text box and type a port number between 1024 and 65535.NoteWhen you have set the HTTP port number to a number other than 80 on the Network setting page or in the Setup Program, access the camera by typing the IP address of the camera on the web browser, as follows:Example: when HTTP port number is set to 8000OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the Network — Network setting Menu28Wireless network Tab (SNC-M3W only)Use this to set connection for the wireless network.SSIDType the ID to identify the wireless network you want to access using up to 32 ASCII characters (alphanumeric).For your security, be sure to change the factory setting.TypeSelect the network connection type Adhoc mode or Infrastructure mode. Select Adhoc mode when connecting to the computer directly, or select Infrastructure mode when connecting to the computer via an access point or a radio router. When you select Ad hoc mode, specify the wireless channel.ChannelSet the channel when making adhoc connection is set up.TipSet the channel of the computer and a camera at the same value.NoteFor better wireless communication, check for the channel used by the operating network and select the channel that is used less.WEPSelect On when you use the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys, or Off when you do not use it.The WEP key data settings are valid only when the WEP menu is set to On.WEP key dataSpecify up to 4 WEP keys. The length of a WEP key is 40 or 104 bit. A 104-bit WEP key has a higher security level than a 40-bit key. You can type the WEP key either in hexadecimal numbers (0 to 9 and A to F) or ASCII characters (alphanumeric).When the Type menu is set to Infrastructure mode, the WEP key should be the same as that of the access point. When the Type menu is set to Ad hoc mode, the WEP key should be the same as that of the communication client.Notes• To activate the wireless connection, unplug the network cable and turn on the camera.• The wireless connection and the wired connection using the network cable cannot be used simultaneously.Dynamic IP address notification Tab — Notifying the IP AddressWhen the DHCP setting is set to On on the Network tab, you can send notification of the completion of the network settings using the SMTP or HTTP protocol.e-mail (SMTP) notificationSelect On to send an E-mail when the DHCP setting is completed.SMTP server nameType the name or IP address of the SMTP server you want to use for sending an E-mail, up to 64 characters.AuthenticationSelect the authentication required when you send an e-Mail.None: Select when no authentication is necessary when an e-mail is sent.SMTP authentication: Select when authentication is necessary when an e-mail is sent.POP before SMTP: Select when POP before SMTP is necessary when an e-mail is sent.
Administrating the CameraConfiguring the Network — Network setting Menu 29POP server nameIt is necessary when the POP before SMTP is selected in Authentication.Type the POP (receiving mail) server name up to 64 characters. Or type the IP address of the POP server. This setting is necessary when the SMTP server which sends e-mails performs authentication using the POP user account.User name, PasswordType the user name and Password of the user who has the mail account. This setting is necessary when the SMTP server which sends e-Mails performs authentication.Recipient e-Mail addressType the recipient e-Mail address up to 64 characters. You can specify only one recipient e-Mail address.Administrator e-Mail addressType the e-Mail address of the camera administrator, up to 64 characters. This is used as the reply address or the address for a system mail from the mail server.SubjectType the subject/title of the e-Mail up to 64 characters.MessageType the text of the e-Mail up to 384 characters. You can describe the information of the acquired IP address, etc. using the special tags mentioned below.HTTP notificationSelect On to output a command to the HTTP server when the DHCP setting is completed. Using this function, you can configure a useful system, for example, to view the access log stored in the HTTP server or start an external CGI program.URLSpecify the URL to send HTTP commands, up to 256 characters. The URL is normally composed as follows:http://ip_address[:port]/path?parameterip_address: Type the IP address or host name of the host to which you want to connect.:port: Specify the port number to which you want to connect. If you want to use the well-known port number 80, you do not need to input this value.path: Type the command name.parameter: Type the command parameter if necessary. You can use the special tags mentioned below for the parameters.Proxy server nameWhen you send HTTP commands via a proxy server, type the name or IP address of the proxy server, up to 64 characters.Proxy port numberSpecify the port number when you send HTTP commands via the proxy server. Set a port number between 1024 and 65535.MethodSelect the HTTP method GET or POST.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.About the special tagsYou can use the following five special tags to allow the notification of the settings acquired by the DHCP, such as an IP address. Type the tags in the parameter section of the URL that you describe in the Message field of the HTTP.<IP>Use this tag to embed the IP address acquired by the DHCP in the text or parameter.<HTTPPORT>Use this tag to embed the specified HTTP server port number in the text or parameters.<MACADDRESS>Use this tag to embed the MAC address of the interface whose IP address you have acquired by the DHCP, in the text or parameter.<MODELNAME>Use this tag to embed the camera's model name (SNC-M3 or SNC-M3W) in the text or parameter.<SERIAL>Use this tag to embed the camera's serial number in the text or parameter.
Administrating the CameraSetting the User — User setting Menu / Setting the Security — Security setting Menu30Setting the User — User setting MenuWhen you click User on the Administrator menu, the User setting menu appears.Use this menu to set the user names and passwords of Administrator and up to 9 kinds of users (User 1 to User 9), and the access right of each user.Administrator, User 1 to 9Specify User name, Password, Re-type password and Pan/Tilt for each user ID.User nameType a user name between 5 and 16 characters.PasswordType a password between 5 and 16 characters.Re-type passwordTo confirm the password, type the same characters as you typed in the Password box.Pan/TiltSet whether or not to permit use of the Pan/Tilt function of the camera. Check it to permit it.Viewer authenticationSet whether the user is authenticated or not when the main viewer is displayed.When you select On, the main viewer is displayed to suit the authenticated user. When you select Off, the main viewer page can be displayed without authentication.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.Setting the Security — Security setting MenuWhen you click Security on the Advanced mode menu, the Security setting menu appears.Use this menu to limit the computers that can access the camera.Security functionTo activate the security function, select On.If you do not wish to use the security function, select Off.Default policySelect the basic policy of the limit from Allow and Deny for the computers specified on the Network address/Subnet 1 to Network address/Subnet 10 menus below.Network address/Subnet 1 to Network address/Subnet 10Type the IP addresses and subnet mask values you want to allow or deny access to the camera.You can specify up to 10 IP addresses and subnet mask values. For a subnet mask, type 8 to 32.Select Allow or Deny from the drop-down list on the right for each IP address/subnet mask .TipThe subnet mask value represents the bit number from the left of the network address.For example, the subnet mask value for “255.255.255.0” is 24.If you set “192.168.0.0/24” and “Allow,” you can allow access from the computers having an IP address between “192.168.0.0” and “192.168.0.255”.
Administrating the CameraSending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu 31NoteYou can access the camera even from a computer having an IP address whose access right is set to Deny, if you enter the user name and password set for the Administrator boxes in the User setting menu. OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.Sending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting MenuWhen you click SMTP on the Administrator menu, the SMTP setting menu appears.By using Mail (SMTP) function, you can send a mail of an alarm message by synchronizing with the built-in motion detection function. The image file can also be sent periodically.e-Mail (SMTP) setting menu is composed of two tabs: Setting and Send trigger.Setting Tab — Setting the SMTP Functione-Mail (SMTP)Select On when you use the e-Mail (SMTP) function. The common setting options are displayed below.If you do not wish to use the e-Mail (SMTP) function, select Off and click OK.Notes• During transmission of an image file via mail, the frame rate and operation performance of the monitor image of the main viewer decline.• You cannot send an audio file by using the mail sending function.SMTP server nameType the SMTP server name up to 64 characters, or the IP address of the SMTP server.AuthenticationSelect the authentication required when you send an e-mail.None: Select if no authentication is necessary when an e-mail is sent.SMTP authentication: Select if authentication is necessary when an e-Mail is sent.
Administrating the CameraSending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu32POP before SMTP: Select if POP before SMTP authentication is necessary when an e-mail is sent.POP server nameIt is necessary when the POP before SMTP is selected in Authentication.Type the POP (receiving mail) server name up to 64 characters, or type the IP address of the POP server. This setting is necessary when the SMTP server which sends e-mails performs authentication using the POP user account.User name, PasswordType the user name and Password of the user who has the mail account. This setting is necessary when the SMTP server which sends e-Mails performs authentication.Recipient e-Mail addressType the recipient e-Mail address up to 64 characters.You can specify up to three recipient E-mail addresses.Administrator e-Mail addressType the Administrator e-Mail address up to 64 characters.This address is used for reply mail and sending system messages from the SMTP server.SubjectType the subject/title of the e-Mail up to 64 characters.MessageType the text of the e-Mail up to 384 characters. (A line break is equivalent to 2 characters.)OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.Send trigger Tab — Setting mail sending modeYou can set to send mails periodically or to send mails ry synchronizing with the built-in motion detection function. Periodical sending (JPEG mode only)Select On when you want to send mails periodically. If you select Off, Periodical sending is not executed.IntervalType the interval at which you want to send a mail periodically. You can set the hour (H) and minutes (M) between 30 minutes and 24 hours (one day).File attachmentSet whether an image file is attached to the mail sent or not.When On is selected, the image file made by the settings below is attached. When Off is selected, only the message is sent.NoteThis is displayed when the Video mode is set to JPEG.Synchronize preset position An image of the specified preset position can be sent at periodical sending.When you select On, an image of the specified preset position will be sent. When you select Off, the image file of the position the camera currently faces will be sent.Video mode MPEG4 JPEGPeriodical sending You can send a message only.You can send a message with an image attached.Motion detection sendingYou can send a message only.—
Administrating the CameraSending a mail — e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu 33NoteIf the user control the camera with the Pan/Tilt function while the Synchronize preset position is active, the Synchronize preset position will be stopped.Preset numberSelects the preset number of the image you want to send by synchronizing with the preset position from among the preset positions you have already set (page 26).Resume timeSets the interval period from stopping to recommencement of synchronizing with the preset position by user control in the range from 5 to 600 seconds.Image file nameType the file name of the image attached to the mail up to 10 alphanumeric, - (hyphen) and _ (under score).SuffixSelect a suffix added to the file name used when the mail is sent.None: The name of the sent file will be the Image file name.Date & time: The date & time suffix is added to the Image file name.The date & time suffix consists of lower two-digits of year (2 digits), month (2 digits), date (2 digits), hour (2 digits), minute (2 digits) and second (2 digits), thus 12-digit number is added to the file name.Sequence number: A consecutive number of 10 digits between 0000000001 and 4294967295 is added to the Image file name.Sequence number clearClick Clear and the suffix of the sequence number returns to 1.Motion detection sending (MPEG4 mode only)Select On to activate mail sending by synchronized with the motion detection function. When you select Off, the motion detection sending function is not activated. Click Motion detection button, and the Motion detection setting menu is displayed. You can set the motion detection sending function (page 36).Notes•Motion detection works only when the camera Video mode is set to MPEG4 and the Cropping is set Off.• In the motion detection sending, you cannot attach an image file to the mail.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.
Administrating the CameraSending Images to FTP Server (JPEG mode only) — FTP Client setting Menu34Sending Images to FTP Server (JPEG mode only) — FTP Client setting MenuWhen you click FTP client on the Administrator menu, the FTP client setting menu appears.Use this menu to set up for capturing and sending still images to an FTP server. By using FTP client function, you can send the image file periodically.Setting Tab — Setting the FTP Client FunctionFTP client functionTo activate the FTP client function, select On. The FTP client setting page appears.When you do not wish to use the FTP client function, select Off.Notes• The FTP client function works when the Video mode is set to JPEG mode• The frame rate and operability on the main viewer may decrease while a file is being transmitted by the FTP client function.FTP server nameType the FTP server name to upload still images up to 64 characters, or the IP address of the FTP server.User nameType the user name for the FTP server.PasswordType the password for the FTP server.Re-type passwordTo confirm the password, type the same characters as you typed in the Password box.Passive modeSet whether you use the passive mode of FTP server or not when connecting to FTP server. Select On to connect to FTP server using the passive mode.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.Send trigger Tab — Setting the Periodical FTP sending modeYou can set to send an image file to FTP server periodically.Periodical sendingSelect On when you want to use periodical sending. If you select Off, Periodical sending is not executed.NoteThe Periodical sending function works when the Video mode is set to JPEG mode.IntervalType the interval at which you want to send images to the FTP server periodically. You can set the hour (H), minutes (M) and seconds (S) between 1 second and 24 hours (one day).NoteThe actual interval may be longer than the set value, depending on the image size, image quality setting, bit rate and the network environments.
Administrating the CameraSending Images to FTP Server (JPEG mode only) — FTP Client setting Menu 35Remote pathType the remote path up to 64 characters.Synchronize preset position An image of the specified preset position can be sent at periodical sending.When you select On, an image of the specified preset position will be sent. When you select Off, the image file of the position the camera currently faces will be sent.Notes• If the user control the camera with the Pan/Tilt function while the Synchronize preset position is active, the Synchronize preset position will be stopped.• The Periodical sending function works when the Video mode is set to JPEG mode.Preset numberSelects the preset number of the image you want to send by synchronizing with the preset position from among the preset positions you have already set (page 26).Resume timeSets the interval period from stopping to recommencement of synchronizing with the preset position by user control in the range from 5 to 600 seconds.Image file nameType the file name of the image sent to FTP server up to 10 alphanumeric characters, - (hyphen) and _ (under score).NoteYou cannot send the audio file by using the periodical sending function of FTP.SuffixSelect a suffix to be added to the file name sent to FTP server.None: The name of the sent file will be the Image file name.Date & time: The date & time suffix is added to the Image file name.The date & time suffix consists of lower two-digits of year (2 digits), month (2 digits), date (2 digits), hour (2 digits), minute (2 digits) and second (2 digits), thus 12-digit number is added to the file name.Sequence number: A consecutive number of 10 digits between 0000000001 and 4294967295 and two fixed digits 00 is added to the Image file name.Sequence number clearClick Clear and the suffix of the sequence number returns to 1.OK/CancelSee “Buttons common to every setting menu” on page 19.
Administrating the CameraSetting the Motion Detection Function — Motion detection setting Menu36Setting the Motion Detection Function — Motion detection setting MenuWhen you click Motion detection on the Administrator menu, the Motion detection setting menu appears.You can set the conditions to activate the built-in motion detection function in this menu.This is the same menu with the setting menu which is displayed when you click Motion detection in Send trigger of e-Mail (SMTP) setting menu.NoteThe motion detection function can activate or be set only when the Video mode of the camera is set to MPEG4 and the Cropping is set Off.The Motion detection setting menu is composed of the following five parts.Monitor displayYou can monitor the moving image and sets the detection window.Window 1 to 4 check boxWhen you check it, the specified Window is displayed on the monitor display.Threshold slider barSet the Threshold level so as to judge whether there has been any motion in the camera image or not.Motion detection indicatorThe moving level of the present shooting image inside the specified Window is shown.Sensitivity slider barUse it to set the detection sensitivity of the monitoring image. When the slider bar is moved to the left end, the sensitivity will be 0 and any motion will not be detected. The right end is the maximum sensitivity.Setting the Motion Detection Area, Sensitivity and Threshold levelSet the motion detection working area, the sensitivity and the threshold level as follows:1Check Window 1 check box.Window 1 is shown on the monitor display.2Settle Window 1 in the area you want to set Motion detection.Click and drag Window 1 to move it or change the size of it.3Set the Sensitivity of Motion detection.Adjust it referring to the level indicator of Motion detection. To increase the sensitivity, move the Sensitivity slider bar to the right. To decrease, move it to the left. When you release the mouse, the new setting is applied to the level of motion detection indicator.4Set the Threshold level of Motion detection.Adjust the Threshold slider bar in the same way of step 3 to set the level the camera executes motion detection. 5If necessary, set the Motion detection working areas, the sensitivities and the Threshold level of the other Windows 2, 3, 4 by following steps 1 to 4.6After all settings, click OK.Notes• While motion detection setting menu is displayed, motion detection mail notification will not work. Make sure to close Motion detection setting menu after setting.• Before using the Motion detection, perform the operation test to confirm correct operation.• The Motion detection may not operate correctly in the following cases:– while changing a setting on the Camera setting menu– when the object is dark– when the camera is installed in an unstable place that causes vibration to the camera– when a small bit rate (64 kbps, 128kbps) is selected in Bit rate setting of MPEG4
OthersUsing the Supplied Setup Program 37OthersThis section explains how to use the application software and commands, including the supplied CD-ROM.Using the Supplied Setup ProgramExplains the functions except the Network tab in the Setup Program.To install the Setup Program, to assign the IP address and to set the network, see “Assigning the IP address to the Camera” on page 8 in “Preparations”.Starting the Setup ProgramSelect Program from Start menu of Windows, then select Program, IP Setup Program and IP Setup Program in sequence.The IP Setup Program starts.Network tab appears. The IP Setup Program detects cameras connected to the local network and lists them on the Network tab window.Bandwidth Control TabThe communication bandwidth can be set when the Video mode of the camera is set to JPEG.NoteWhen the Video mode of the camera is set to MPEG4, the bandwidth cannot be changed.1Click the Bandwidth control tab to display the bandwidth setting window.The current bandwidth is displayed in Current bandwidth.2Click to select the camera to set the bandwidth from the list box.3Click to select the desired bandwidth from the Setting bandwidth list box.4Type the Administrator name and Administrator password in each box.5Click OK.If “Setting OK” is displayed, the bandwidth setting is completed.
OthersUsing the Supplied Setup Program38Date time TabYou can set the date and time on the camera.1Click the Date time tab to display the date/time setting window.2Click to select the camera you want to set the date and time for.You can select multiple cameras and set the date and time simultaneously.3Select the date/time format from the Date time format drop-down list.4Select the area where the camera is installed from the Time zone selecting drop-down list.5Set the date and time.You can set the date and time in two ways.Manual current date time settingSet the current date and time on the Manual current date time setting boxes, and click OK. The setting boxes are for the year (last two digits), month, date, hour, minutes and seconds from left to right.PC current date time settingThe date and time set on the computer is displayed in the PC current date time setting box.Click OK on the right to set the camera’s date and time to the displayed computer's date and time.Notes• Due to network properties, there may be a slight difference between the displayed computer's date and time and those set on the camera.• The PPPoE cannot be set in this unit.Rebooting the CameraClick Reboot on the Network tab to reboot the camera.It will take about two minutes to start again.
OthersUsing the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting Audio to Camera 39Using the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting Audio to CameraThe supplied SNC audio upload tool allows you to transmit sound from the computer to the camera. This section explains the setup and operations of the SNC audio upload tool.The SNC audio upload tool supports the following audio data to be transmitted.NoteOnly one administrator can transmit sound to the camera. Meanwhile, other users with administrator ID and a password will not be able to transmit sound to the camera.Installing the SNC audio upload tool1Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer CD-ROM drive.After a short time a window will open displaying the files on the CD-ROM.2Click the Setup icon of SNC audio upload tool.The “File Download” dialog opens.3Click Open.NoteIf you click “Save this program to disk” on the “File Download” dialog, you cannot install correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and click Setup icon again.4Install the SNC audio upload tool following the wizard displayed.If the Software License Agreement is displayed, read it carefully and accept the agreement to continue the installation.Connecting the Camera to the Computer1Connect a speaker to the 5 (line output) jack on the camera.2Connect a microphone to the microphone input jack on the computer.NoteIf the microphone input jack of the computer is not set correctly, no sound is transmitted from the computer and nothing is output from the speaker connected to the camera.Set the microphone input jack from the control panel of Windows. On Windows 20001Select Sounds and Multimedia from Control Panel.2Click Volu m e in the Sound Recording section on the Audio tab.The Recording Control window opens3Check Select in the Microphone section.On Windows XP1Select Sounds and Audio Device from Control Panel.2Click Volu m e in the Sound Recording section on the Audio tab.The Recording Control window opens.3Check Select in the Microphone section.Audio CODEC Transmission rateG.726 40 kbpsG.726 32 kbpsG.726 24 kbpsG.726 16 kbps
OthersUsing the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting Audio to Camera40Using the SNC audio upload toolWhen you start the SNC audio upload tool, the following window is displayed.Menu tabN (start)/x(stop)Click N (start) to start sound transmission. The transmission speed is displayed in the Bitrate box during transmission. You can adjust the microphone volume and enable/disable the muting, if necessary.To stop the sound transmission, click x(stop).NoteIf you change IP Address, Port, CODEC on the Setting tab during the sound transmission, the changed settings will be effective after the transmission.Sound adjustment and indicatorsAdjust the microphone input volume by moving the slider bar. You can adjust the volume even during the transmission.Click the microphone icon to enable/disenable the sound muting.The transmission rate is displayed in the Bitrate box.The microphone input volume is displayed at the Level.Setting tabUserSet the User ID and Password for the administrator.The default setting of the User ID for the Administrator is “admin,” and the Password is “admin.”Camera addressType the IP address or host name of the camera you want to transmit sound.Camera portSet the port of the camera you want to transmit sound.The default port is “HTTP” (80).CODECSelect the audio mode (CODEC) from the drop-down list.
OthersAssigning the IP Address to the Camera Using ARP Commands / Specifications 41Assigning the IP Address to the Camera Using ARP CommandsThis section explains how to assign an IP address to the camera using ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) commands without using the supplied setup program.NoteEnter the ARP commands within 5 minutes of the power of the camera being turned on.1Open the DOS window on the computer.2Enter the IP address and the MAC address of the camera to assign a new IP address, using the following ARP commands.Example:3When the following line is displayed on the DOS window, hold down Ctrl and press C.You will normally receive a reply after about 5 repetitions of "Request time out."NoteIf you do not receive a reply, check the following:– Did you enter the ARP commands within 5 minutes of the camera being turned on?If not, turn off the camera and restart the operation.– Is the NETWORK indicator on the camera flashing?If the indicator goes off, the network connection has a problem. Connect the network correctly.– Did you enter the IP address previously used for another device?Assign a new IP address to the camera.– Do the computer and the camera have the same network address? If not, set the same network address on the computer and the camera.SpecificationsWeb browser Internet Explorer Ver5.5 or 6.0(Available OS: Windows 2000/XP)Image device 1/4 type CMOSEffective picture elements 310 K pixels CMOS sensorBuilt-in lens Focal length: f = 3.7 mm, Maximum F number: F2.0View angle: 51.0° (horizontal), 38.9° (vertical)Shooting distance: 0.8 m to ∞Video compression formatMPEG4/JPEG (selectable)Pan/tilt action ±60 ° (horizontal), +10 °/–60 ° (vertical), maximum speed 100 °/sMaximum frame rateMPEG4: 30 fps (QVGA)JPEG: 30 fps (QVGA)Audio compression formatG.726 (40, 32, 24, and 16 kbps)Protocol TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, NTPNetwork port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45)Wireless Lan (SNC-M3W only)Utilization: IEEE802.11bFrequency band: 2.4 GHzTransfer speed: 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbs,2 Mbps, 1 Mbps (switchable automatically)Security: WEP (64/128 bits)Built-in microphoneElectret condenser microphone (omnidirectional)Mic input Minijack (monaural)Plug-in-power supported (rated voltage: 2.4 V DC)Recommended load impedance 2.2 kΩLine output Minijack (monaural), Maximum output level: 1 VrmsHorizontal resolution400 TV linesPower supply 5 V DCPower consumption SNC-M3: 5.5 WSNC-M3W: 8.2 WOperating temperature0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Operating humidity20 to 80 %arp -s <Camera's IP address> <Camera's MAC address>ping -t <Camera's IP address>arp -s 192.168.0.100 08-00-46-21-00-00ping -t 192.168.0.100Reply from 192.168.0.100:bytes=32 time...
OthersSpecifications42Storage temperature–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)Storage humidity20 to 95 %Mass Camera: Approx.SNC-M3: Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz)SNC-M3W: Approx. 380 g (13.4 oz)Stand: Approx. 80 g (2.8 oz)Dimensions Camera: φ110 × 104 mm (d/h)(φ 4 3/8 × 4 1/8 inches) not including the projecting partsStand: 142 × 94.2 × 102 mm (w/h/d)(5 5/8 × 3 3/4 × 4 1/8 inches)Supplied accessoriesAC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1), Stand (1), Wall-mounting holder (1), Wall-mounting bracket (1), Rubber foot (4), Drop prevention strap (1), Tapping screws (4 × 20) (4), + PSW screws (3 × 8) (2), CD-ROM (User’s Guide and supplied programs) (1), Installation manual (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
OthersIndex 43IndexAAccess log ...................................... 23access right..................................... 30activity detection function.............. 36Administrator ........................... 12, 30administrator .................................. 30Administrator menu ....................... 19administrator menu page................ 20Alarm sending................................ 34ARP commands ............................. 41BBandwidth...................................... 37Blue LED ....................................... 21CCamera ........................................... 20camera setting ................................ 24Camera setting Menu ..................... 24Cancel button ................................. 20Capture..................................... 14, 16capture...................................... 14, 16communication bandwidth............. 37Cropping ........................................ 24cropping ......................................... 24DDate & time.................................... 22date and time............................ 22, 38default gateway .............................. 27Default policy................................. 30DHCP............................................. 27Digital zoom ............................ 14, 16digital zoom ............................. 14, 16DNS server..................................... 27Dynamic IP address notification.... 28Ee-Mail (SMTP)............................... 20e-Mail (SMTP) setting Menu......... 31e-Mail address................................ 29Exclusive control mode.................. 26FFactory default ............................... 23factory settings ............................... 23Flickerless mode ............................ 24For the customers in the U.S.A........ 2format of date and time .................. 22Frame rate ................................ 14, 15frame rate ................................. 14, 15FTP client....................................... 20FTP Client setting Menu................ 34FTP server...................................... 34HHome.............................................. 14HTTP.............................................. 29HTTP port number........................... 9IImage size ...................................... 24image size................................. 14, 24Internet Explorer ............................ 10IP Address........................................ 8IP address..............................8, 12, 27IP address notification.................... 28JJPEG ........................................ 24, 25Llogging in ....................................... 12MMAC address.................................. 27main viewer.............................. 10, 13main viewer page ........................... 13Max access user ............................. 26menu section .................................. 14monitor Image................................ 15monitor image section.................... 15Motion detection ...................... 20, 36motion detection....................... 20, 36Motion detection setting Menu ...... 36MPEG4 .................................... 24, 25NNetwork.................................... 20, 27network .................................... 20, 27network configuration.................... 27Network setting Menu.................... 27OOK button....................................... 19Operation time................................ 26PPassword ........................................ 30password......................................... 30Periodical sending.......................... 34periodical sending .................... 32, 34Player ............................................. 14port number.................................... 27preset position ................................ 18proxy server.................................... 29RReboot ...................................... 22, 38reboot ................................. 23, 24, 38reset ................................................ 26SSecurity .......................................... 20security ........................................... 20security setting ............................... 30Security setting Menu .................... 30sending images...............................34Serial number .................................21serial number..................................21Setting ............................................ 14Setup Program............................ 8, 37sharpness ........................................ 24SMTP server .................................. 28SNC audio upload tool................... 39Software version.............................21software version ....................... 21, 22special tags .....................................29subnet mask.................................... 27System...................................... 20, 21system configuring.........................21System log......................................23Ttime difference ............................... 22Time zone.......................................22time zone........................................ 22title ................................................. 29title bar ........................................... 21Title bar name ................................21
UUser .......................................... 20, 30user........................................... 20, 30User name ...................................... 30user name ....................................... 30user setting ..................................... 30User setting Menu.......................... 30VView size.................................. 14, 16view size................................... 14, 16viewer............................................. 13volume............................................ 14Wwelcome page .......................... 10, 12Sony Corporation

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