Sony IPELA SNC-CH140 User manual

Network Camera
User’s Guide
Software Version 1.0
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SNC-CH140
SNC-DH140
4-174-237-11 (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 Camera ............ 6
Assigning an IP address using SNC toolbox ..... 6
When using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later ................................................................... 8
When using Windows Vista ............................. 10
Accessing the Camera Using the Web
Browser ................................................................. 13
Basic Configuration by the Administrator ....... 15
Operating the Camera
Administrator and User ...................................... 16
Logging in to System ........................................... 17
Logging in as a user ......................................... 17
About Viewers .................................................. 17
Configuration of Main Viewer ........................... 18
Main menu ....................................................... 18
Control panel section ....................................... 18
Monitor image .................................................. 19
Plug-in free viewer ........................................... 19
Using the Trigger Button ................................... 21
Sending a monitor image via e-mail ................ 21
Sending a monitor image to an FTP server ...... 21
Recording a camera image as a still image ...... 21
Controlling Alarm out 1, 2 ............................... 21
Controlling the Day/Night function ................. 21
Playing an audio file stored in the camera ....... 21
Switching TCP/UDP Transmission Mode ......... 22
Using the System Utility ...................................... 23
SNC viewer ...................................................... 23
SNC Desktop viewer ........................................ 24
Administrating the Camera
Basic Operations of the Administrator
Menu .....................................................................26
How to setup the Administrator menu ..............26
Configuration of the Administrator menu ........27
Configuring the System — System Menu ..........28
System Tab ........................................................28
Date & time Tab ................................................28
Superimpose Tab ..............................................29
Installation Tab .................................................29
Initialize Tab .....................................................30
System log Tab .................................................31
Access log Tab ..................................................31
Setting the Camera Image and Audio
— Camera Menu ..................................................31
Common Tab ....................................................31
Focus tab — Adjusting the Focus
(SNC-CH140 only) .........................................32
Focus/Zoom tab — Adjusting the focus/zoom
(SNC-DH140 only) .........................................32
Picture Tab ........................................................32
Privacy masking tab ..........................................34
Day/Night Tab ..................................................35
Video codec Tab ...............................................36
Streaming Tab ...................................................37
Configuring the Network — Network Menu .....38
Network Tab .....................................................38
Wireless Tab — Setting of wireless connection
(SNC-CH140 only) .........................................39
QoS Tab ............................................................42
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 ...................................51
Client certificate Tab .........................................52
CA certificate Tab .............................................53
Setting the 802.1X authentication function
– Example of Windows Server 2003 ..............54
Setting the User — User Menu ...........................57
Setting the Security — Security Menu ...............58

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Sending an Image via E-mail — e-Mail (SMTP)
Menu ..................................................................... 58
Common Tab — Setting the e-Mail (SMTP)
Function .......................................................... 58
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the
e-mail sending mode when detecting the
alarm ............................................................... 60
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
e-mail sending mode ...................................... 60
Sending Images to FTP Server
— FTP client Menu ............................................. 61
Common Tab — Setting the FTP client
function .......................................................... 61
Alarm sending Tab — Setting the FTP client
action when detecting the alarm ..................... 62
Periodical sending Tab — Setting the periodical
FTP client activity .......................................... 63
Recording Images in Memory
— Image memory Menu ..................................... 64
Common Tab — Setting the image memory
function .......................................................... 64
Alarm recording Tab — Setting the Image
memory function when detecting the
alarm ............................................................... 66
Periodical recording Tab — Setting the periodical
recording mode ............................................... 66
Folder structure of image memory ................... 67
Downloading Images from the Camera
— FTP server Menu ............................................ 68
Setting the Alarm Output
— Alarm output Menu ........................................ 68
Alarm out 1, 2 Tab ............................................ 68
Outputting Audio Linked to Alarm Detection
— Voice alert Menu ............................................. 69
Voice alert 1, 2, 3 Tab ....................................... 69
Setting the Operations from the Viewer
— Trigger Menu .................................................. 70
Setting the Schedule — Schedule Menu ............ 72
Setting the Alarm Buffer
— Alarm buffer Menu ........................................ 72
Setting the Sensor input/Camera tampering
detection/Motion detection
— Event detection Menu ..................................... 73
Sensor input tab — Set the sensor input .......... 73
Camera tampering detection tab
— Set the camera tampering detection .......... 73
Motion detection tab — Set the motion/VMF
detection ......................................................... 73
What are VMF functions .................................. 73
Setting items for motion detection ................... 74
VMF settings .................................................... 76
Configuring the Viewer
— Viewer Menu ...................................................79
Layout tab .........................................................79
HTML output tab ..............................................81
Others
Using the SNC toolbox .........................................82
Starting SNC toolbox ........................................82
How to use SNC toolbox ..................................82
Registering in My device ..................................84
Changing the Device list display method .........85
Setting SNC toolbox options ............................86
Using Privacy Masking
— Masking a Camera Image ..........................87
Using the Custom Homepage
— Setting the customized homepage .............88
Using the Firmware Upgrade ............................88
Using the Schedule Task ...................................89
Configuring the device setting ..........................91
Device restart and initialization ........................93
Using the SNC audio upload tool — Transmitting
Audio to Camera ..................................................93
Installing the SNC audio upload tool ................93
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ..........94
Using the SNC audio upload tool .....................94
Using the SNC video player — Playing a Video/
Audio File Recorded with the Camera ...............99
Installing the SNC video player ........................99
Using the SNC video player .............................99
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera Using
ARP Commands .................................................100
Using the SNMP .................................................101
1. Inquiry Commands .....................................101
2. Setting Commands ......................................101
Glossary ..............................................................102
Index ....................................................................105

Overview
Features
4
Overview
Features
• High-quality HD (720P) live images from camera can
be monitored at a maximum frame rate of 30 fps.
• Live images can be streamed in high-quality with
maximum SXGA (1280 × 1024) image size.
• Exmor CMOS sensor enables high-quality images for
streaming.
• View-DR and Visibility Enhancer enable clearer
images for streaming in the high contrast environment.
• XDNR enables clearer images for streaming in the
low lightness environment.
• Three video compression modes (video codecs)
JPEG/MPEG4/H.264 are supported.
• Single codec mode and dual codec mode are available.
• Easy Focus enables easier focus adjustment when it is
installed. (SNC-CH140, DH140)
• Easy Zoom function enables remote adjustment of
view angle after installation. (SNC-DH140)
• Inserting the optional wireless card SNCA-CFW5*
enables wireless transmission of camera images.
(SNC-CH140)
• An optional CF memory card allows you to save
images. (SNC-CH140)
• Intelligent motion detection and camera tampering
detection alarm functions are provided.
• Up to 10 users can view images from one camera at
the same time.
• Date/time can be superimposed on the image.
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant.
* SNCA-CFW5 is not available in some countries and
areas. For details, contact your authorized Sony
dealer.
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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 Network
Camera 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 SNC-CH140 or SNC-DH140 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 Network
Camera, 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.
(December 2009)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz or higher.
Memory
1 GB or more.
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit version
only)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 6.0 or 7.0
Display
1600 × 1200 pixels or higher.

Preparation
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
6
Preparation
The Preparation section explains what the administrator
has to prepare for monitoring images after installation
and connection of the camera.
Assigning the IP
Address to the Camera
To connect the camera to a network, you need to assign
a new IP address to the camera 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 100)
This section explains how to assign an IP address to the
camera using the SNC toolbox and how to configure the
network.
Before starting, connect the camera, referring to
“Connecting the Camera to a Local Network” 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 Camera
Using ARP Commands” on page 100.
• If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later,
or Windows Vista, 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 or “Configuring Windows
Firewall” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 11.
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, the “Auto
play” pop-up may appear. For details, see
“Installing software” in “When using Windows
Vista” on page 10.
2 Click the Setup icon of SNC toolbox.
The File Download dialog opens.
When you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
later, or Windows Vista, 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 or “Installing
software” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 10.
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 network cameras
connected to the local network and lists them.

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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera 7
Tip
The factory setting of the camera network is DHCP
mode for both LAN and Wireless LAN.
7 Select a camera 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 camera
directly, double-click the camera name in the list.

Preparation
Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
8
The viewer screen of the network camera 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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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera 9
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.
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 case of SNC toolbox
1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu of
Windows.
2 Select Security Center of the working field.
3 Select Off in the Windows Firewall dialog.
The camera 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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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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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
camera 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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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera 11
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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Assigning the IP Address to the Camera
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4 Select Off in the General tab.
The cameras 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 Program….
7 If the Add 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
cameras connected in the local network are
displayed in SNC toolbox.

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Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser 13
Accessing the Camera
Using the Web Browser
After the IP address has been assigned to the camera,
check that you can actually access the camera 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 camera in the URL address bar.
The viewer window is displayed.
Display sample
Using the SSL function
Note
The model on sale in China does not support the SSL
function.
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 is used
When you enter the camera IP address, “Certificate
Error” may appear according to the status of the
certificate set on the camera. 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 camera is
displayed for the first time
“Security Warning” is displayed. When you click Ye s ,
ActiveX control is installed and the viewer is displayed.

Preparation
Accessing the Camera Using the Web Browser
14
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,
or Windows Vista, 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 or “Installing
ActiveX Control” in “When using Windows Vista” on
page 11.
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.)
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 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 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 15
Basic Configuration by
the Administrator
You can monitor the camera image by logging in with
the initial conditions set for this network camera. 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 camera. Video codec Tab (page 36)
Select the White Balance mode according to the installation position. White balance (page 34)
Select the brightness of the image sent from the camera. Exposure (page 33)
Brightness (page 34)
Select the quality of the image sent from the camera. Video codec Tab (page 36)
Select the view size of the image. View size (page 18)
Select whether the audio from the external microphone is sent or not. Microphone (page 31)
Synchronize the date and time of the camera with those of the computer. Date & time Tab (page 28)
Make the setting for sending the monitor image attached to an e-mail. e-Mail (SMTP) Menu (page 58)
Set the user access right for the camera. User Menu (page 57)

Operating the Camera
Administrator and User
16
Operating the Camera
This section explains how to monitor the image from the
camera using your Web browser (Internet Explorer).
The functions of the camera should be set by the
Administrator. For the setting of the camera, see
“Administrating the Camera” on page 26.
Administrator and User
This network camera identifies those who log in as the
Administrator or User.
The Administrator can use all the functions of this
network camera, 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 three types of users.
Each type of user can use the corresponding functions below.
zUsable function
– Not usable function
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 Light View
Monitor a live image z zzz
View the date and time z zzz
Control the frame rate (JPEG mode only) zz––
Control the image view size zzz–
Save a still image and movie in the computer zzz–
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 camera zz––
Switch the Day/Night function mode zz––
Play an audio file (Voice alert) zz––
Switch the TCP/UDP transmission mode (Available in MPEG4/
H.264 mode only) zz––
Receive audio z zzz
Select the codec mode zzz–
Control the setting menu z–––

Operating the Camera
Logging in to System 17
Logging in to System
Logging in as a user
1 Start the Web browser on your computer and type
the IP address of the camera 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 79).
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 14 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
camera for the first time
When you access the network camera using ActiveX
viewer for the first time, the Security Warning appears.
Click Ye s 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. Adobe Flash is required to display the
image.
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.

Operating the Camera
Configuration of Main Viewer
18
Configuration of Main
Viewer
This 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 viewer using ActiveX viewer
Main menu
ActiveX
Displays the ActiveX viewer.
Plug-in free
Displays the Plug-in free viewer.
Tool
You can download system utility from here. (page 23)
This operation is only available when you are logged in
as administrator.
Setup
Click to display the Administrator menu. (page 26)
You can operate this function only when logging in as
the administrator.
Control panel section
Information panel
Check the date and time here.
View panel
You can change the screen mode, size of the image,
image codec mode and frame rate. Also, still images and
movies can be saved (movie saving can also be stopped)
from here. Microphone and audio output levels can be
adjusted.
Screen Mode
Select Window or Full Screen.
View size
Selects the view size to be displayed.
Click View size list box to select the view size.
Select x1 to display images set in Image size of the
Camera menu. (page 36)
Select Full to display images according to the view size.
Select Fit to display images according to the view size,
with fixed aspect ratio.
Image Codec
Select an image codec mode.
Frame rate
(Displayed only when the camera image is in JPEG.)
Selects the frame rate to transmit images.
(Capture)
Click to capture a still image shot by the camera and to
store it in the computer. Click to open the folder to be
saved.
Control panel
section
Monitor image
section
Main menu

Operating the Camera
Configuration of Main Viewer 19
(Run)/ (Stop Save Video)
Runs and stops Save Video. Click to open the folder
to be saved.
Volume
Use the slide bar to adjust the volume for sound output
level.
When you click , the icon changes to and the
output from the speaker stops. To output sound from the
speaker, click again.
Microphone volume
This is displayed when Microphone (page 31) in the
Common tab of the Camera menu is set to On, and a user
with audio enabled in the User Menu accesses the
device.
Use the slide bar to adjust the microphone volume.
When you click , the icon changes to and the
microphone input stops. To input the microphone, click
again.
Trigger panel
The above is displayed only when Viewer mode
(page 57) is set to Full, and one or more triggers are
enabled in the Trigger menu (page 70).
The configured functions are displayed as buttons on
this panel.
Click the function button you want to use on the Trigger
panel. The selected function is activated. The selectable
functions are as follows:
• send still image files attached to an e-mail (page 21)
• send still image files to an FTP server (page 21)
• Record still image files (page 21)
• control the alarm output (page 21)
• switch the Day/Night function on/off (page 21)
• play the audio file stored in the camera (page 21)
Others panel
(Displayed only when the camera image is in MPEG4 or
H.264.)
You can switch between TCP and UDP (Unicast/
Multicast).
Each click switches the transmission mode of the video/
audio data between TCP mode, UDP (Unicast) mode,
and UDP (Multicast) mode (page 22).
Monitor image
The image shot by the camera is shown here.
Plug-in free viewer
Main viewer using Plug-in free viewer
Display sample:
Camera list Monitor screen Control bar

Operating the Camera
Configuration of Main Viewer
20
Monitor screen
(Pan/tilt/zoom functions are not available for this
model.)
The image shot by the camera is shown here.
There are two modes for on-screen pan/tilt/zoom
operation using a mouse: Area zoom mode and Vector
dragging mode. A control bar is displayed on the screen.
In the Area zoom mode, clicking will pan or tilt the
camera towards the center of the image. The Area zoom
will move the camera in the direction that displays the
area selected by the operator and zooms in at the same
time. The operator can choose a part of the image to
view and zoom in by surrounding the area with a frame
by dragging the mouse.
In the Vector dragging mode, the camera pans or tilts in
the dragged direction. How long you drag the mouse
determines the speed. Releasing the button on the mouse
after dragging stops the panning or tilting of the camera.
You can also use the tool bar to pan or tilt. The zoom
operation using the mouse wheel is available in all
modes.
Control bar
The following operation buttons are available.
Camera list
The camera list is displayed when Camera list is set to
On in the viewer menu, and at least one camera is
registered.
Setting
You can set the streaming method, image size,
frame rate, PTZ operation mode (Not available with
this product), and trigger selection.
Preset (Not available with this product.)
Select a preset position to move the camera to the
registered preset position.
(Displayed only when a camera preset position is
registered.)
Streaming stop button
Stops streaming. (Appears while streaming.)
Trigger run button
Runs the selected trigger.
Streaming start button
Starts streaming. (Appears while stops streaming.)
Save still image button
Captures still images taken by the camera and saves
them to the computer.
Audio output volume slider
Use the slider to adjust the volume. Clicking the
button will stop sound output.
(Displayed only when ActiveX is set for
Streaming method in Setting, and Microphone
in the Camera Menu (page 31) is set to On.)
Control waiting time and control time for exclusive
control
Exclusive control button (Not available with this
product.)