Sony SNC-VB640 User manual

About the Manuals
Safety Regulations (included)
The Safety Regulations describes notes for the secure usage of camera. Be sure
to read it.
Installation Manual (this document)
Describes the names and functions of parts and controls of the Network Camera,
gives connection examples and explains how to set up the camera. Be sure to
read the Installation Manual before operating.
The illustration of SNC-VB640 is used for example purpose.
Electronic Instruction Manual (Web)
How to control the camera via a web browserˎ
How to setup the cameraˎ
Operate the camera referring to the guide above after having installed and
connected the camera properly based on the Installation Manual.
Assigning the IP address
1Download the installer for“SNC toolbox” to a folder from the download
site.
2Install the SNC toolbox.
Unzip the ZIP file of the downloaded installer.
Double-click “SncToolbox_Setup.exe.” For details on installing and use refer to
the Application Guide.
3Assign an IP address.
Assign an IP address using the installed SNC toolbox. For details, see“Using
SNC toolbox” – “Assign an IP address” in the Application Guide.
Tip
SNC toolbox stands for Sony Network Camera toolbox.
Location and Function of Part
Front 
Lens
A vari-focal lens is mounted as standard equipment.
Focus ring
Turn this ring toward N (near) to focus on a closer object. Turn it toward ∞
(infinite) to focus on a farther object.
Zoom ring
Turn this ring toward T for telephoto, or toward W for wide-angle.
Tripod screw hole
Use this screw hole when attaching the camera to a
tripod (screw: 1/4”, 20 UNC). You can attach a tripod to
either the top or bottom of the camera.
Caution
Use the mounting screw whose length is 4.5 mm – 7 mm only. Use of other
screws may cause improper mounting and damage parts inside the camera.
Rating Label
This label shows the name of device and its electric rating.
Lens connector (4-pin socket)
Supplies power and control signals to an auto-iris lens.
Rear 
Fall-prevention wire rope mounting screw hole
When installing the camera to the ceiling or the wall, secure the supplied wire
rope to this hole using the supplied screw.
VIDEO OUT (video output) connector
Connect the commercially-available BNC cable.
NETWORK indicator
The indicator lights up or flashes when the camera is connected to the network.
The indicator is off when the camera is not connected to the network.
(microphone input) jack (minijack, monaural)
Connect a commercially available microphone.
This jack supports plug-in-power microphones (rated voltage: 2.5 V DC).
POWER indicator (Green)
When the power is supplied to the camera, the camera starts checking the
system. If the system is normal, this indicator lights up.
Reset switch
To reset the camera to the factory default settings, turn on the power to the
camera while holding down this switch with a pointed object.
U1/4”, 20 UNC
= 4.5 mm - 7 mm
(ISO standard) (with the
screws fastened)
(ground) terminal
This is the ground terminal for the chassis. Be sure to connect to the ground
terminal.
I/O (Input/Output) port (SNC-VB640 only)
This port provides two sensor inputs and two alarm outputs.
The signal pin assignment is as follows.
PinNo. Signal
1 Sensor input 1+
2 Sensor input 2+
3 Sensor input– (GND)
4 Alarm output 1+
5 Alarm output 1–
6 Alarm output 2+
7 Alarm output 2–
For details on each function and required settings, see the User’s Guide.
Connect the wires of the I/O cable as follows:
Wiring diagram for sensor input
Mechanical switch/open collector output device
Camera inside Outside
or
GND
Mechanical
switch
Open collector output
device
3.3 V
2.2 k
Sensor input −
(GND)
10 k
GND GND
10 k
10 k
Sensor input +
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Network Camera
SNC-VB640/EB640
Installation Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Wiring diagram for alarm output
R
Camera inside Outside
5 V
Alarm Output +
GND
Magnet relay
24 V AC
24 V DC
1 A or less
Circuit example
Alarm Output −
DC 12 V/AC 24 V (power input) terminal (SNC-VB640 only)
Connect to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply system. (-1)
(line output) jack (minijack, monaural)
Connect a commercially available speaker system with a built-in amplifier.
LAN network port (RJ-45)
Connect a network cable (UTP, category 5) to this port to communicate with a
network or PoE* system.
For details on connection, see the Instruction Manual of the power supply
equipment.
(*PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. It is pursuant to IEEE802.3af.)
Easy Focus button
Adjust the focus approximately by the focus ring, then press this button to
automatically adjust the focus.
To load the default setting, press and hold this button for more than 4 seconds.
NTSC/PAL switch
Switching the video output.
After setting the switch, reboot the camera unit.
SD card slot cover
To remove the SD card slot cover, pull the cover forward, and insert the memory
card.
When closing the cover, be sure to close it completely by pushing on the hook
on the end until it locks in place.
SD card slot
This slot is used for optional SD memory cards.
Image data in the camera can be recorded to a memory card by inserting it into
the slot.
When inserting, point the contact area at the rating label side (referring to the
illustration), and be sure to insert it completely. (-2)
This unit is only compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.
Note
For inquiries regarding verified SD memory cards, contact your authorized Sony
dealer.
A B

Installation
Caution
To prevent the camera from falling, make sure to attach the supplied wire
rope.
Suitable lens 
The lens must be a CS-mount type and the protrusion behind the mounting
surface must be 5.5 mm (/ inch) or less.
Caution
When you install it into a wall or a ceiling, check that the wall or the ceilingˎ
is strong enough to hold the weight of the camera including the mounting
bracket, and install it without fail. If not, the camera falls down and causes
a serious injury.
Also, check if the mounting is not loosened at least once a year. Make the
checking interval short according to use condition.
Performance will depend on the installation environment and the lensˎ
itself. For details, contact your authorized Sony dealer.
Attaching the wire rope 
When you install the camera on a ceiling or a high position, be sure to attach the
supplied wire rope to prevent the camera from falling.
Attach the wire rope to the screw hole on the rear of the camera, as in the
illustration.
Note
Take care not to short-circuit the power terminal or the cable with the wire rope
when you attach it.
1Secure the wire rope to the junction box on the ceiling.
Use a commercially-available screw to match the screw hole of your junction
box.
2Secure the wire rope to the wire rope mounting screw hole on the rear of
the camera using the supplied screw.
Caution
Use the supplied screws for installation. If not, the wire rope may not function
properly.
Adjusting the Camera Coverage and Focus 
1Loosen the zoom ring locking screw to adjust the camera shooting
coverage.
2Tighten the locking screw to fix the zoom.
3Loosen the focus ring locking screw to adjust the focus.
4Tighten the locking screw to fix the focus ring.
5Press the Easy Focus button on the rear to automatically adjust the
focus.
Note
You may not achieve satisfactory focus with the Easy Focus button due to the
shooting environment.
In this case, press and hold the Easy Focus button for more than 4 seconds to
return to the default position. Then, adjust the focus following step 3 and 4.
Connection
Connecting to the Network
Connect the LAN connector of the camera to a PoE* supported device (such as a
hub) using the network cable (straight cable).
The electrical power is supplied through the network cable. For details, refer to
the instruction manuals of the PoE supported devices.
(* PoE: The acronym for Power over Ethernet. IEEE802.3af standard compliant
devices.)
For SNC-VB640, it is possible to connect the LAN port of the camera to a router or
hub in the network using a commercially-available network cable.
Connecting the Power Source
The camera can be powered in the following ways.
12 V DC or 24 V AC (Either voltage supported by SNC-VB640 only.)ˎ
Power supply equipment pursuant to IEEE802.3af (PoE* system)ˎ
* PoE stands for Power over Ethernet.
Notes
Do not turn off the camera immediately after turning it on. Wait for at least fiveˎ
minutes before turning off the camera.
Do not connect the power input cable if power is supplied by a PoE system.ˎ
Connecting to the power supply equipment pursuant to IEEE802.3af
The power supply equipment pursuant to IEEE802.3af supplies the power
through the network cable. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the
equipment.
Connecting to 12 V DC or 24 V AC source
Connect the power input cable of the camera to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC source.
Use a 12 V DC or 24 V AC source isolated from 100 to 240 V AC. The acceptableˎ
voltage ranges for each are as follows.
12 V DC: 10.8 V to 13.2 V
24 V AC: 19.2 V to 28.8 V
- In the USA, The product shall be powered by a UL Listed Class 2 Power
Supply Only.
- In Canada, The product shall be powered by a CSA certified Class 2 Power
Supply Only.
Use UL cable (VW-1 style 10368) for these connections.ˎ
Recommended cable
12 V DC:
CABLE (AWG) #24 #22 #20
Max. length (m (feet)) 8 (26.2) 14 (45.9) 20 (65.5)
24 V AC:
CABLE (AWG) #24 #22 #20
Max. length (m (feet)) 11 (36.1) 19 (62.3) 28 (91.9)
Specifications
Compression
Video compression format JPEG/H.264
Audio compression format G.711/G.726/AAC
Maximum frame rate 60 fps
Camera
Signal system NTSC color system/PAL color system
(switchable)
Image device 1/2.8type CMOS (Exmor R)
Effective number of pixels: approx. 2,130,000
Synchronization Internal synchronization
Horizontal resolution 700 TV lines (monitor display ratio 4:3)
Video S/N More than 50 dB (Auto gain control maximum
rate 0 dB)
Minimum illumination View-DR Off/VE* Off/Auto gain control
maximum rate
MAX/30 IRE (IP)/30 fps
F1.2/Color: 0.006 lx, Black & White: 0.005 lx
* VE stands for Visibility Enhancer.
Lens
Focal length 2.8 mm to 8 mm
Maximum relative aperture F1.2 to F1.95
View angle* 1920 × 1080 (aspect ratio 16:9)
Vertical: 60.6° to 22.5°, Horizontal: 114.2° to
40.0°
* The view angle will change, depending on the setting of the aspect ratio
resolution.
Minimum object distance 300 mm
Interface
LAN (PoE) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, auto negotiation (RJ-45)
I/O port (SNC-VB640 only) Sensor input: × 2, make contact, break contact
Alarm output: × 2, 24 V AC/DC, 1 A max.
(mechanical relay outputs electrically isolated
from the camera)
SD memory card slot
Video output VIDEO OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Microphone input* Minijack (monaural)
Plug-in-power supported (rated voltage: 2.5 V
DC)
Recommended load impedance: 2.2 k
Line input* Minijack (monaural)
* The microphone input and the line input are switchable with operating menu.
Line output Minijack (monaural), Maximum output level:
1 Vrms
C
CS-mount lens
5.5 (/) or less
Unit: mm (inch)
D
Screw (supplied)
Wire rope (supplied)
Commercially-
available screws
E F
Front
72 (2 /)
62 (2 /)
63 (2 /)
Side 145 (5 /)
44 (1 /)*
55 (2 /)*
54.1 (2 /)
150.5 (6)
Unit: mm (inches)
Others
Power supply SNC-VB640:
12 V DC ± 10%
24 V AC ± 20%, 50 Hz/60 Hz
IEEE802.3af compliant (PoE system)
SNC-EB640:
IEEE802.3af compliant (PoE system)
Power consumption 6.0 W max.
Operating temperature Start temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Working 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% (no condensation)
Storage humidity 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions (w/h/d) 72 mm × 63 mm × 145 mm (2 7/8inches ×
2 1/2inches × 5 3/4inches) not including the
projecting parts and lens
Mass SNC-VB640:
Approx. 565 g (1 lb 3.9 oz) (with lens)
SNC-EB640:
Approx. 550 g (1 lb 3.4 oz) (with lens)
Supplied accessories Wire rope (1)
Screw M4 (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
DC 12 V/AC 24 V connector (1) (SNC-VB640
only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Tripod screw hole position