Sony SNC-CS3N User manual

Network Camera
SNC-CS3N

Sony's new SNC-CS3N CS mount, fixed network color camera is the latest
addition to Sony's growing line up of network cameras which are ideally
suited for surveillance, remote monitoring, and web-casting applications.
Designed specifically to meet the demand for a high-quality and
affordable network camera, the SNC-CS3N combines high performance
with many value added features such as built-in activity detection, all in a
compact body. This new camera incorporates a 1/3 type IT CCD with
Exwave HAD®technology for superb picture quality and high sensitivity-
minimum illumination of 0.5 lx (at F1.0, 50 IRE). Just like Sony's other
network cameras, the SNC-CS3N uses the industry-standard JPEG-
compression format for efficient distribution over a network and features
analog output for local monitoring and recording. The high maximum
frame-rate transmission of 30 fps at VGA resolution (640 x 480) allows
for smooth viewing of high-quality images.
The SNC-CS3N also features a CS mount that allows for the ability to
change the lens to suit the various viewing requirements and comes
equipped with an auto iris, vari-focal lens (f=3.0 to 8.0 mm, F1.0).
In addition, its built-in web server allows images to be viewed and
controlled from a PC running a standard web browser.
With its high performance and network capability, the Sony SNC-CS3N is
the ideal choice where sensitivity and lens choices are required. The
SNC-CS3N camera makes remote monitoring easy and affordable.
Amazing picture quality in such an affordable and
compact package – the ideal network camera for
remote monitoring

FEATURES
Remote Monitoring/Control Over
Networks
The SNC-CS3N is equipped with a 100Base-
TX/10Base-T (RJ-45) interface and a built-in web
server. This allows a PC running a standard
web browser to monitor live images and control
the camera without the need for additional
software or plug-ins (see Fig. 1). Up to 50
simultaneous users can access and monitor the
images of a single SNC-CS3N camera.
Fig. 1
High Frame Rate
The SNC-CS3N produces images with a
maximum frame rate of 30 fps, allowing for
clear and smooth frame images to be viewed.
The frame rate can be fixed or set to a variable
rate that automatically adjusts to the available
bandwidth.
Network Security Features
IP Filtering
Using the IP-filtering feature, access to the
SNC-CS3N can be restricted to one or more
groups of selected users. Up to ten different
groups can be established by defining an IP-
address range for each group. Setting these
groups restricts access to the camera to the
defined IP-address range, while denying access
to all other addresses.
Password Protection
User names and passwords can be assigned to
allow four levels of access. The administrator
has complete access/control of the camera,
while the other three levels of access can be set
to limit user privileges to functions such as
viewing, trigger control, etc.
High Picture Quality
The SNC-CS3N incorporates a 1/3 type IT
(Interline Transfer) CCD with Exwave HAD
technology that offers superb high picture
quality with excellent sensitivity. The SNC-CS3N
achieves a horizontal resolution of 480 TV lines
and a minimum illumination of 0.5 lx (at F1.0,
50 IRE).
Supplied High-Performance
Vari-Focal Lens
The SNC-CS3N is supplied with a CS-mount,
vari-focal lens with auto iris function, which
covers the frequently used horizontal viewing
angle of 91 to 36 degrees. The maximum
aperture of F1.0 provides remarkable image
quality even in low-light conditions. While this
viewing range should cover a majority of
application requirements, the user has the
option of using a specific focal length to suit
his or her viewing requirements with the CS
mount.

Selectable Image Quality and Size
The SNC-CS3N provides the flexibility to select
image quality and image size according to
network bandwidth. Employing the industry-
standard JPEG-compression format, the
SNC-CS3N has a selectable compression ratio
within the range of 1/5 to 1/60. Also, the
image size can be selected from four modes:
736 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x
120.
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
The Backlight Compensation (BLC) function
helps to overcome severe backlighting
situations, which often can cause the subject of
an image to be cast into a shadow. The image
brightness can be set to automatically
compensate for adverse lighting conditions.
Alarm Function
Activity Detection/Alarm Trigger
The SNC-CS3N is equipped with built-in activity
detection that can be set to generate an alarm
output through alarm-output ports. If a change
in luminance level is detected in the field of
view, an alarm is automatically triggered. In
addition, the SNC-CS3N is equipped with an
alarm-input port that can receive a trigger from
an external sensor.
Pre-/Post-Alarm Image Storage
With the built-in 8MB buffer, the SNC-CS3N
can store hundreds of pre-alarm and post-alarm
still images at the time an alarm is triggered
from the activity detection, the alarm input or
both.
Image Transfer using FTP/SMTP
The pre-/post-alarm images stored at the time
of an alarm event can be transferred to an FTP
server. A still image can also be sent as JPEG
attachments to a specified e-mail address,
enabling the user to see what happened when
an alarm occurred.
Versatile Interfaces (Fig. 2)
Analog Composite Video Output
The SNC-CS3N has an analog composite video
output from the BNC connector located on its
rear panel. Like conventional analog cameras,
the SNC-CS3N allows the camera images to be
directly recorded or monitored by connecting
video equipment such as time-lapse recorders,
hard disk recorders, multiplexers, and monitors.
RS-232C Interface
The SNC-CS3N has a transparency function
available via the RS-232C interface. This allows
external equipment or sensors connected to the
RS-232C port of the SNC-CS3N network
camera to be controlled or monitored from the
PC over the network.
AC 24 V or DC 12 V Operation
The SNC-CS3N offers a choice of two power
supplies: AC 24 V or DC 12 V. The camera's
power system automatically adapts to the
supplied power.
Fig. 2 Rear Panel

SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System and Web Browser
Operating system Microsoft®Windows®98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP
Processor Intel®Pentium®III, 500 MHz or higher
(Intel Pentium 4, 1 GHz or higher recommended)
Memory 128 MB RAM minimum
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or 6.0
Display 1024 x 768, true color or more
SNC-CS3N
Monitor
100Base-TX
Video out
Passive Infrared
Sensor (PIR)
Alarm in
Relay out
Activity Detection/IR control out
Hard Disc Recorder (HSR-X216/32)
Time Lapse VCR (SVT Series)
LAN
169 (6 3/4)
40 (1 5/8)
65 (2 5/8)
Tripod screw hole
159 (6 3/8)
70 (2 7/8) 8.5 (11/32)
9.3 (3/8)
57 (2 1/4)
Unit: mm (inches)
NETWORK CAMERA
LENS
DIMENSIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Designs, features, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Sony and Exwave HAD are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
S-SNCCS3N
MK10089V1IW04JAN
SNC-CS3N
Camera
Image device 1/3 type Interline Transfer CCD with Exwave HAD technology
Number of effective pixels (H x V) 768 x 494
Electronic shutter 1/60 to 1/10,000 s
Exposure mode Auto iris lens, CCD iris, Manual
White balance Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Manual
AGC Normal/Turbo
Backlight compensation ON/OFF
EV compensation -1.75 to +1.75 EV (15 steps)
Lens
Type CS mount DC iris Vari-focal lens
Focal length f = 3.0 mm to 8.0 mm
Horizontal viewing angle 91° to 36°
F-number F1.0 to F1.4
Minimum object distance 200 mm
System/Network
CPU 32-bit RISC processor
RAM 32 MB (includes 8 MB alarm buffer)
Flash memory 8 MB
Image size (H x V) 736 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120
Compression JPEG
Compression ratio 1/5 to 1/60 (10 steps)
Frame rate Max. 30 fps (640 x 480)
Protocols TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, and SNMP
Interface
Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T (RJ-45)
Video output Analog composite (BNC x 1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,unbalanced, sync negative
Sensor in 1
Alarm out 2
Serial interface RS-232C (for transparency function)
Analog Video Output
Signal system NTSC
Sync system Internal
Horizontal resolution 480 TV lines
S/N ratio More than 50 dB (AGC OFF, Weight ON)
Minimum illumination 0.5 lx (F1.0, 50 IRE, Slow shutter OFF)
General
Weight 1 lb 7 oz (650 g) including lens
Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 7/8x 2 1/4x 7 7/8inches (70 x 57 x 199 mm) including lens
Power requirements DC 12 V or AC 24 V
Power consumption 8 W
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating humidity 20% to 80%, Non-condensing
Storage humidity 20% to 95%, Non-condensing
Supplied accessories CD-ROM (x1, setup program and user’s guide), Wire rope (x 1), Shoulder screw M4 (x 1), Installation manual (x 1), vari-focal lens (x 1)
Sony Electronics Inc.
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Park Ridge, NJ 07656
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