Sony Ipela SNT-EX101 User manual

Video Network Station
User’s Guide
Software Version 1.2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SNT-EX101/SNT-EX101E
SNT-EX104/SNT-EP104
SNT-EX154/SNT-EP154
SNT-RS1U/SNT-RS3U
4-173-496-14 (1)
© 2009 Sony Corporation

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .................................................................. 4
How to Use This User’s Guide .............................. 5
System Requirements ............................................ 5
Preparation
Assigning the IP Address to the unit ................... 6
Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox ..... 6
When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later ................................................................... 8
When using Windows Vista ............................. 10
When using Windows 7 ................................... 13
Accessing the System Using the Web
Browser ................................................................. 15
Basic Configuration by the Administrator ....... 18
Operating the unit
Administrator and User ...................................... 19
Logging in to System ........................................... 20
Logging in as a user ......................................... 20
About Viewers .................................................. 20
Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 21
Main menu ....................................................... 21
Control panel section ....................................... 21
Monitor image .................................................. 23
Plug-in free Viewer .......................................... 23
Operating the Camera ........................................ 24
Controlling via the control panel ..................... 24
Moving the camera to a preset position ........... 25
Using the Trigger Button ................................... 25
Sending a monitor image via e-mail ................ 25
Sending a monitor image to an FTP server ...... 25
Recording a camera image as a still image ...... 25
Controlling alarm output .................................. 26
Playing an audio file stored in the system ........ 26
Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode ......... 26
Using the System Utility ...................................... 27
SNC Viewer ..................................................... 27
SNC Desktop viewer ........................................ 29
Administrating the unit
Basic Operations of the Administrator
Menu .....................................................................31
How to set up the Administrator menu .............31
Configuration of the Administrator menu ........32
Configuring the System — System Menu ..........33
System Tab ........................................................33
Date & time Tab ................................................34
Superimpose Tab ..............................................35
Initialize Tab .....................................................36
System log Tab .................................................37
Access log Tab ..................................................37
Setting the Camera Image and Audio
— Camera Menu ..................................................37
Common Tab ....................................................37
Picture Tab ........................................................38
Privacy Masking tab .........................................39
Video codec Tab ...............................................40
Streaming Tab ...................................................40
Configuring the Network — Network Menu .....41
Network Tab .....................................................41
QoS Tab ............................................................43
Dynamic IP address notification Tab
— Notifying the IP Address ...........................44
Setting the SSL function — SSL Menu ..............46
SSL tab .............................................................46
CA certificate tab — Adding the CA certificate for
client authentication ........................................48
How to install the CA certificate ......................49
To remove an installed CA certificate ..............50
Using the 802.1X Authentication Function
— 802.1X Menu ....................................................51
System configuration of 802.1X network ........51
Common Tab – Basic setting of 802.1X
authentication function ...................................52
Client certificate Tab .........................................53
CA certificate Tab .............................................54
Setting the 802.1X authentication function
– Example of Windows Server 2003 ..............54
Setting the User — User Menu ...........................57
Setting the Security — Security Menu ...............58
Saving the Camera Position and Action
— Preset position Menu ......................................59
Position Tab — Saving pan/tilt/zoom
position ...........................................................59
Position Tour Tab — Setting a position tour ....60

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Sending an Image via E-mail — e-Mail (SMTP)
Menu ..................................................................... 61
Common Tab — Setting the e-Mail (SMTP)
Function .......................................................... 61
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the e-mail sending
mode when detecting the alarm ...................... 63
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
e-mail sending mode ...................................... 64
Abnormal sending tab — Setting the abnormal
e-mail sending mode ...................................... 64
Sending Images to FTP Server — FTP client
Menu ..................................................................... 65
Common Tab — Setting the FTP client
function .......................................................... 65
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client
action when detecting the alarm ..................... 66
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
FTP client activity .......................................... 67
Recording Images in Memory — Image memory
Menu ..................................................................... 68
Common Tab — Setting the image memory
function .......................................................... 69
Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image
memory function when detecting the
alarm ............................................................... 70
Periodical recording Tab — Setting the
periodical recording mode .............................. 71
Folder structure of image memory ................... 72
Downloading Images from the system
— FTP server Menu ............................................ 73
Setting the Edge Storage — Edge Storage
Menu ..................................................................... 73
Folder structure of Edge Storage ...................... 75
Setting the Alarm Output — Alarm output
Menu ..................................................................... 75
Alarm output Tab .............................................. 75
Outputting Audio Linked to Alarm Detection
— Voice alert Menu ............................................. 77
Voice alert 1, 2, 3 Tab ....................................... 77
Setting the Operations from the Viewer
— Trigger Menu .................................................. 78
Setting the Schedule — Schedule Menu ............ 80
Setting the Alarm Buffer — Alarm buffer
Menu ..................................................................... 81
Setting the Sensor input/Camera tampering
detection/Motion detection/Audio detection
— Event detection menu ..................................... 81
Sensor input tab — Set the sensor input .......... 81
Camera tampering detection tab — Set the camera
tampering detection ........................................ 82
Motion detection tab — Set the motion/VMF
detection ......................................................... 82
What are VMF functions-Video Motion
Filter ................................................................82
Setting items for motion detection ....................83
VMF setting items ............................................85
Simple motion detection function .....................89
Audio detection tab — Set the audio
detection ..........................................................89
Transmitting with External Equipment
— PTZ control I/F Menu .....................................90
Configuring the Viewer — Viewer Menu ..........91
Layout tab .........................................................91
HTML output tab ..............................................94
Others
Using the SNC toolbox .........................................95
Starting SNC toolbox ........................................95
How to use SNC toolbox ..................................95
Registering in My device ..................................97
Changing the Device list display method .........98
Setting SNC toolbox options ............................99
Using Privacy Masking — Masking a Camera
Image ............................................................100
Using the Custom Homepage .........................101
Using the Firmware Upgrade ..........................101
Using the Schedule Task .................................102
Configuring the device setting ........................104
Device restart and initialization ......................106
Using the SNC audio upload tool
— Transmitting Audio to unit ...........................106
Installing the SNC audio upload tool ..............107
Connecting the unit to the Computer ..............107
Using the SNC audio upload tool ...................108
Using the SNC video player — Playing a Video/
Audio File Recorded with the unit ....................112
Installing the SNC video player ......................112
Using the SNC video player ...........................113
Assigning the IP Address to the unit using ARP
Commands ..........................................................114
Using the SNMP .................................................115
1. Inquiry Commands ....................................115
2. Setting Commands .....................................115
Glossary ..............................................................116
Index ....................................................................119

Overview
Features
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Overview
Features
• High-quality live images from camera can be
monitored at a maximum frame rate of 30 fps.
• XDNR and Visibility Enhancer enable clearer images
for streaming.
• Three video compression modes (video codecs)
JPEG/MPEG4/H.264 are supported.
• Single codec mode and dual codec modes are
available.
• Intelligent motion detection, camera tampering
detection, audio detection alarm functions are
provided (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E, SNT-EX104,
SNT-EX154).
• Basic motion detection is provided (SNT-EP104,
SNT-EP154).
• High-performance Echo Canceler purely eliminates
acoustic echo propagated from a loudspeaker to a
microphone of the camera (SNT-EX101/EX101E/
EX104/EX154).
• Ambient noise filter reduces noise for clear sound
streaming (SNT-EX101/EX101E/EX104/EX154).
• With Dynamic Range Compressor, slight sound can
be auto-adjusted at an optimum volume and streamed
out (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E, SNT-EX104,
SNT-EX154).
• Up to 10 users can view images from one camera at
the same time.
• Date/time can be superimposed on the image.
• With Edge storage, video or audio signal can be
recorded from the alarm detection results, such as
network block, and stream the live image and sound
with same protocol (SNT-EX101, SNT-EX101E,
SNT-EX104).
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Overview
How to Use This User’s Guide 5
How to Use This User’s
Guide
This User’s Guide explains how to operate the video
network station from a computer.
The User’s Guide is designed to be read on the computer
display.
This section gives tips on making the most of the User’s
Guide-read it before you operate the camera.
Jumping to a related page
When you read the User’s Guide on the computer
display, you can click on a sentence to jump to a related
page.
Software display examples
Note that the displays shown in the User’s Guide are
explanatory examples. Some displays may be different
from the ones that appear in actual use.
The illustrations of the camera and menu display in the
User’s Guide show the SNT-EX104 video network
station as an example.
Printing the User’s Guide
Depending on your system, certain displays or
illustrations in the User’s Guide, when printed out, may
differ from those that appear on your screen.
Installation Manual (printed matter)
The supplied Installation Manual describes the names
and functions of parts and controls of the video network
station, connection examples, and how to set up the
camera. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before
hand.
System Requirements
The following computer environment is necessary for
the computer to display images and the controls of the
camera.
(August 2009)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo, 1.8 GHz or higher
Memory
1 GB or more
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista (32bit version
only), Windows 7 (32-bit version only)
Authorized editions:
Windows XP: Professional
Windows Vista: Ultimate, Business
Windows 7: Ultimate, Professional
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0, Firefox
Ver.3.5, Safari Ver.4.0, Google Chrome Ver.4.0
Display
1280 × 1024 pixels or higher

Preparation
Assigning the IP Address to the unit
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Preparation
The Preparation section explains what the administrator
has to prepare for monitoring images after installation
and connection of the unit.
Assigning the IP
Address to the unit
To connect the unit to a network, you need to assign a
new IP address to the unit when you install it for the first
time.
You can assign an IP address in two ways:
• Using SNC toolbox stored in the supplied CD-ROM
(see this page)
• Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
commands (see page 114)
This section explains how to assign an IP address to the
unit using the supplied setup program and how to
configure the network.
Before starting, connect the unit, referring to
“Connection” in the supplied Installation Manual.
Consult the administrator of the network about the
assigned IP address.
Notes
• SNC toolbox may not operate correctly if you use a
personal firewall or antivirus software in your
computer. In that case, disable the software or assign
an IP address to the camera using another method. For
example, see “Assigning the IP Address to the unit
using ARP Commands” on page 114.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
Windows Vista or Windows 7, disable the Windows
Firewall function. Otherwise SNC toolbox will not
operate correctly. For the setting, see “Configuring
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows XP
Service Pack 2 or later” on page 9, “Configuring
Windows Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista”
on page 11 or “Configuring Windows Firewall” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 14.
Assigning an IP address using SNC
toolbox
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 the index.htm file on the
CD-ROM.
When you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7,
the “Auto play” pop-up may appear. For details, see
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
2 Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox.
The File Download dialog opens.
When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, a message
regarding the active contents may appear. For
details, see “Installing software” in “When using
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8,
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10 or “Installing software” in
“When using Windows 7” on page 13.
3 Click File Open.
Note
If you click “Save” on the “File Download” dialog,
you will not be able to perform set up correctly.
Delete the downloaded file, and click the Setup
icon again.
4 Install SNC toolbox on your computer using the
wizard.
If the Software License Agreement is displayed,
read it carefully and click Accept to continue with
the installation.
5 Start SNC toolbox.
When you are using Windows Vista, the message
“User Account Control – An unidentified program
wants access to your computer” may appear. In this
case, click Allow.
6 Click Search.
SNC toolbox detects the video network stations
connected to the local network and lists them.

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Tip
The factory setting of the unit network is DHCP
mode.
7 Select a unit you want to assign an IP address from
the list and click Network.
The account settings screen is displayed.
8 Register the name and password of the
administrator and click OK.
The factory settings for both items are “admin.”
The Network Setting screen is displayed.
9 Set 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.
Note
When you select Obtain an IP address
automatically, make sure that the DHCP server is
operating on the network.
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.
10 Set 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.
11 Set the HTTP port No.
Normally, select 80 for the HTTP port No. To use
another port number, type a port number between
1024 and 65535 in the text box.
Note
When using a port number other than 80, check
with the network administrator first.
12 Confirm that all items are correctly set, then click
OK.
If “Setting OK” is displayed, the IP address is
correctly assigned.
13 When setting is finished, to access the unit directly,
double-click the unit name in the list.

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The viewer screen of the video network station is
displayed on the Web browser.
Display sample
Note
If the IP address is not set correctly, the viewer does not
appear after step 13. In that case, try to set the IP address
again.
When using Windows XP Service
Pack 2 or later
Installing software
A warning message regarding the active contents may
appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox
from CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
If message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s .
If the message “File Download – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Note
If you select Save in the “File Download – Security
Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform the
installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and
click the Setup icon again.
If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
The software installation starts.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the
“Information Bar” or “Security Warning” may appear.
In this case, operate as follows:
If the message “Information Bar” appears, click OK.
Program name
Program name

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If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install ActiveX Control….
If “ Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click
Install.
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
When accessing with Windows Vista or
Windows 7 in SSL communications
ActiveX control may not function properly. In such a
case, change the Internet Explorer settings.
1 Click Tool(T), Internet Option(O).
2 Select Security Tab.
3 Select Trusted sites in Security settings.
4 Click on Sites(S).
5 Enter the address of the camera in Add this Web
site to the zone. Be sure to add the protocol
(https://).
6 Click OK to complete the setting.
Restart Internet Explorer when the above procedure is
completed and access the camera.
Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate
correctly depending on the configuration of Windows
Firewall. (No video network stations are shown in the
list even if they are detected.) In this case, confirm the
Windows Firewall configuration as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2 Select Security Center of the working field.
3 Select Windows Firewall and select Off in the
Windows Firewall dialog.
The video network station will be displayed in the
list.
If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue
with the following steps.
4 Select the “Exceptions” tab.
5 Click Add Program….
Program name

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6 In the Add Program dialog, select SNC toolbox and
click OK.
SNC toolbox is added to the Programs and Services
list.
7 Click OK.
When the above procedure is completed, the video
network station connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
When using Windows Vista
Installing software
A warning message regarding the active contents may
appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox
from the CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run
program.
Note
If you click Open folder to view files, the Web browser
will not open automatically. In this case, double-click
the “index.htm” file in the CD-ROM.
If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s .
If the message “File Download – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Program name
Program name

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Note
If you select Save in the “File Download – Security
Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform
installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and
click the Setup icon again.
If the message “Internet Explorer – Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
If the message “User Account Control – An unidentified
program wants access to your computer” appears, click
Allow.
The software installation starts.
Starting the software
When you start software such as SNC toolbox, the
message “User Account Control – An unidentified
program wants access to your computer” may appear. In
this case, click Allow.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the information
bar or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case,
operate as follows:
If the message “Information Bar” appears, click Close.
If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install ActiveX Control….
If the message “User Account Control – Windows needs
your permission to continue” appears, click Continue.
If “Internet Explorer – Security Warning” appears, click
Install.
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.
Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox or SNC audio upload tool may not operate
correctly depending on the configuration of Windows
Firewall. (No cameras are shown in the list even if they
are detected.) In this case, confirm the Windows
Firewall configuration as follows:
Example: In the case of SNC toolbox
1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2 Click Windows Firewall.
3 Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
“User Account Control – Windows needs your
permission to continue” may appear. In this case,
click Continue.
Program name
Program name

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4 Select Off in the “General” tab.
The video network station will be displayed in the
list.
If you want to keep Windows Firewall On, continue
with the following steps.
5 Select the “Exceptions” tab.
6 Click Add a Program….
7 If the Add a Program dialog appears, select SNC
toolbox and click OK.
SNC toolbox is added to the Program or port list.
8 Click OK.
When the above procedure is completed, the video
network station connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.

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When using Windows 7
Installing software
A warning message regarding the active contents may
appear when you install software such as SNC toolbox
from the CD-ROM. In this case, operate as follows:
Example: In case of SNC toolbox
If the pop-up “AutoPlay” appears when a CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive, click Install or run
program from your media.
Note
If you click Open folder to view files, the Web browser
will not open automatically. In this case, double-click
the “index.htm” file in the CD-ROM.
If the message “Internet Explorer” appears, click Ye s .
If the message “File Download - Security Warning”
appears, click Run.
Note
If you select Save in the “File Download - Security
Warning” dialog, you will not be able to perform
installation correctly. Delete the downloaded file, and
click the Setup icon again.
If the message “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program from an unknown
publisher to make changes to this computer?” appears,
click Allow.
The software installation starts.
Installing ActiveX Control
During installation of ActiveX Control, the information
bar or “Security Warning” may appear. In this case,
operate as follows:
If the information bar appears, click on the bar and select
Install This Add-on for All Users on This
Computer....
If the message “User Account Control - Do you want to
allow the following program to make changes to this
computer?” appears, click Allow.
The installation of ActiveX Control starts. When
installation is completed, the main viewer or the Motion
detection menu appears.

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Configuring Windows Firewall
SNC toolbox may not operate correctly depending on
the configuration of Windows Firewall. (No cameras are
shown in the list even if they are detected.) In this case,
confirm the Windows Firewall configuration as follows:
Example: In the case of SNC toolbox
To turn Windows Firewall off
1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2 Click Windows Firewall.
3 Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
4 Select Disable Windows Firewall.
The cameras will be displayed in the list.
To turn Windows Firewall on
1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2 Click Windows Firewall.
3 Select Allow a program or feature through
Windows Firewall.
4 Select Allow another program....

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Accessing the System Using the Web Browser 15
5 Add program.
When the above procedure is completed, the
cameras connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.
Accessing the System
Using the Web Browser
After the IP address has been assigned to the unit, check
that you can actually access the system using the Web
browser installed on your computer.
Use Internet Explorer as a Web browser.
1 Start the Web browser on the computer and type the
IP address of the unit in the URL address bar.
The viewer window is displayed.
Display sample
Note
When accessing the camera, images will not be
displayed in the following conditions.
• When the maximum number of viewers exceeds 10
• The bit rate including new requests exceeds 16Mbps
Using the SSL function
Note
The model on sale in China does not support the SSL
function.

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When Internet Explorer 6 is used
“Security Alert” dialog may appear according to the
status of the certificate. In this case, click Ye s to
continue.
The viewer window is displayed (in SSL
communication).
When Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8
is used
When you enter the unit IP address, “Certificate Error”
may appear according to the status of the certificate set
on the system. In this case, click Continue to this
website (not recommended). to continue.
The welcome page appears (in SSL communication).
When “Allow HTTP connection for some
clients” (page 46) is checked
To use HTTP and SSL connections separately to access,
enter the following in the address box of the browser.
For HTTP connection
For SSL connection
When the viewer of the unit is displayed
for the first time
“Security Warning” is displayed. When you click Ye s ,
ActiveX control is installed and the viewer is displayed.
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) settings of Internet Explorer, the
image may not be displayed. In that case, disable
Automatic configuration and set the Proxy server
manually. For the setting of the Proxy server, consult
your network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be
logged in to the computer as Administrator.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
Windows Vista or Windows 7, the information bar or
“Security Warning” may appear. For details, see
“Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later” on page 8,
“Installing ActiveX Control” in “When using
Windows Vista” on page 11 or “Installing ActiveX
Control” in “When using Windows 7” on page 13.
Tip
The software is optimized for Internet Explorer using
medium font.
To display the viewer correctly
To operate the viewer correctly, set the security level of
Internet Explorer to Medium or lower, as follows:
1 Select Tools from the menu bar for Internet
Explorer, then select Internet Options and click
the Security tab.
2 Click the Internet icon (when using the camera via
the Internet), or Local intranet icon (when using
the camera via a local network).
3 Set the slider to Medium or lower. (If the slider is
not displayed, click Default Level.)

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When using antivirus software, etc., on
the computer
• When you use antivirus software, security software,
personal firewall or pop-up blocker on your computer,
the system performance may be reduced, for example,
the frame rate for displaying the image may be lower.
• The Web page displayed when you log in to the
camera uses JavaScript. The display of the Web page
may be affected if you use antivirus software or other
software described above on your computer.

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Basic Configuration by the Administrator
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Basic Configuration by
the Administrator
You can monitor the camera image by logging in with
the initial conditions set for this video network station.
You can also set various functions according to the
installing position, network conditions or purpose of the
camera.
We recommend you configure the following items
before monitoring images from the camera.
Setting contents Setting menu
Set the format of the image sent from the unit. Video codec Tab (page 40)
Select the brightness of the image sent from the unit. Brightness (page 38)
Select the quality of the image sent from the unit. Video codec Tab (page 40)
Select the view size of the image. View size (page 21)
Select whether the audio from the external microphone is sent or not. Audio codec (page 37)
Synchronize the date and time of the unit with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 34)
Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to an e-mail. e-Mail (SMTP) Menu (page 61)
Set the user access right for the unit. User Menu (page 57)
Set a place to be watched beforehand. Preset position Menu (page 59)

Operating the unit
Administrator and User 19
Operating the unit
This section explains how to monitor the image from the
camera using your Web browser (Internet Explorer).
The functions of the unit should be set by the
Administrator. For the setting of the unit, see
“Administrating the unit” on page 31.
Administrator and User
This video network station identifies those who log in as
the Administrator or User.
The Administrator can use all the functions of this
video network station, including camera settings. The
User can use the functions for monitoring the image and
audio from the camera, and control the camera. The
Viewer mode setting is used to restrict the user's access
rights. There are five types of users.
Each type of user can use the corresponding functions below.
zUsable function
– Not usable function
* SNT-EX101/SNT-EX101E/SNT-EX104/
SNT-EX154 only
The access rights of the administrator and the user can
be set in “Setting the User — User Menu” of the
Administrator menu on page 57.
Function Administrator
User
Full Pan/Tilt Preset
position
Light View
Monitor a live image z zzzzz
View the date and time z zzzzz
Control the frame rate (JPEG mode only) zz––––
Control the image view size z zzzz –
Save a still image and movie in the computer z zzzz –
Send an image file to the FTP server zz––––
Send an image attached to an e-mail zz––––
Record an image in the memory zz––––
Control the alarm output of the I/O port on the unit zz––––
Play an audio file (Voice alert) * zz––––
Switch the TCP/UDP transmission mode (Available in
MPEG4/H.264 mode only) zz––––
Call the preset position * z zzz ––
Perform the pan/tilt/zoom operation * zzz–––
Receive audio * z zzzzz
Select the codec mode z zzzz –
Control the setting menu z–––––

Operating the unit
Logging in to System
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Logging in to System
Logging in as a user
1 Start the Web browser on your computer and type
the IP address of the system you want to monitor.
The viewer is displayed.
Display sample:
Three types of viewer are available: ActiveX
Viewer, Plug-in free Viewer and custom homepage.
By default, ActiveX Viewer is displayed. To switch
the viewer, make changes to the Viewer menu
(page 91).
Note
If the main viewer does not start correctly, the security
level of the Internet Explorer may be set to higher than
Medium. See “To display the viewer correctly” on
page 16 and check the security level.
About Viewers
You can use the following viewers.
ActiveX Viewer
This viewer can monitor the camera image in any of the
JPEG, MPEG4 and H.264 video codecs.
You must install this viewer when you access the main
viewer for the first time.
When you display the main viewer of the unit
for the first time
When you access the video network station using
ActiveX Viewer for the first time, the Security Warning
appears. Click Yes and install ActiveX Control. You can
use all the functions of the viewer with ActiveX Control.
Plug-in free Viewer
This viewer allows the user to select from three image
display methods: JPEG, JPEG/FLASH or ActiveX
Viewer.
JPEG method: JPEG images will be displayed in
sequence.
JPEG/FLASH method: JPEG images will be displayed
in sequence.
ActiveX Viewer method: The image can be viewed
when the image display is set to JPEG, MPEG4 or
H.264.
Notes
• If Automatic configuration is enabled in the Local
Area Network (LAN) Settings of Internet Explorer,
the camera image may not be displayed. In that case,
disable Automatic configuration and set the Proxy
server manually. For the setting of the Proxy server,
consult your network administrator.
• When you install ActiveX Control, you should be
logged in to the computer as the Administrator.
Tip
Every page of this software is optimized for Internet
Explorer in Medium font.