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Network Camera

Installation Manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and 
retain it for future reference.

SNC-RH124 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P

SNC-RS44N/RS44P

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record these 
numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding 
this product.

Model No. 

 Serial No. 

WARNING

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 

this product to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer 

servicing to qualified personnel only. 

WARNING

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should 
conform to all local codes.

WARNING

A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building 
installation wiring.

WARNING (for Installers only)

Instructions for installing the equipment on the ceiling:
After the installation, ensure the connection is capable of supporting five 
times the weight of the equipment downwards.

CAUTION

The rating label is located on the bottom.

CAUTION for LAN port

For safety reasons, do not connect the LAN port to any network devices that 
might have excessive voltage.

Power Supply

Caution for U.S.A. and Canada

The SNC-RH124/RS46N/RS44N operates on 24V AC or 12V DC.
The SNC-RH124/RS46N/RS44N automatically detects the power.

Use a Class 2 power supply which is UL Listed (in the U.S.A.) or CSA-certified 
(in Canada).

Caution for other countries

The SNC-RH124/RS46P/RS44P operates on 24V AC or 12V DC.
The SNC-RH124/RS46P/RS44P automatically detects the power.
Use a power supply rated 24 V AC or 12 V DC which meets the requirements 
for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and complies with Limited Power Source 
according to IEC 60950-1 Second Edition.

For customers in the U.S.A. (SNC-RH124/RS46N/RS44N only)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment 
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved 
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of 
FCC Rules.

For customers in Canada (SNC-RH124/RS46N/RS44N only)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada.

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-
ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For 
any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in 
separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause 
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate 
measures.
In the case that interference should occur, consult your nearest authorized 
Sony service facility.
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence the picture 
of the unit.

Notes on Use

Before Use

If you find condensation when you open the package, turn on the power after 
leaving it out for about 60 minutes.

Data and security

Since the service is Internet-based, there is a risk that the image or audio you 
are monitoring can be viewed or used by a third-party via the network. You 
should keep in mind that the images or audio you are monitoring may be 
protected by privacy and other legal rights, and the responsibility for making 
sure you are complying with applicable laws is yours alone. 

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Access to the images and audio is protected only by a user name and the 
password you set up. No further authentication is provided nor should you 
presume that any other protective filtering is done by the service. 
SONY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE, AND ASSUMES ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY TO YOU 
OR ANYONE ELSE, FOR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR DISCONTINUATIONS OR 
EVEN SERVICE CANCELLATION. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS-IS, AND SONY 
DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH 
RESPECT TO THE SERVICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY OR ALL 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE, OR THAT IT WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR CONTINUOUSLY.
Security configuration is essential for wireless LAN. Should a problem 
occur without setting security, or due to the limitation of the wireless LAN 
specifications, SONY shall not be liable for any damage, loss of recorded data 
or restoration thereof.
Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. 
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE 
OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR 
ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT 
BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT 
OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE 
WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY 
OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
If you lose data by using this unit, SONY accepts no responsibility for 
restoration of the data.

Personal information

The images taken by the system using this device can identify individuals 
and thus they fall under “personal information” stipulated in the “Act on the 
Protection of Personal Information”. Please handle the video data appropriately 
according to law.

Information recorded using this product may also be “personal information”. 
Upon disposal, transfer, repair, or any other occasion where this product or 
storage media is passed on to a third party, practice due care in its handling.

Operating or storage location

Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations.

Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C [32 °F to 
122 °F])
Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment  
(e.g., near heaters)
Close to sources of strong magnetism
Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV 
transmitters
Locations subject to strong vibration or shock

Ventilation

To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera.

Transportation

Always turn off the power when carrying.
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or 
in materials of equal quality.

Cleaning

Use a blower to remove dust from the lens.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the camera. Stubborn 
stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of 
detergent solution, then wipe dry.
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may 
damage the surface finishes.

Please consult the store of purchase or authorized Sony dealer if there were 
troubles and anomalies.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage image sensors. You are cautioned that the surface of 
image sensors should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment 
where a laser beam device is used.

Phenomena Specific to Image Sensors

The following phenomena that may occur in images are specific to image 
sensors. They do not indicate a malfunction.

White flecks

Although the image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine 
white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of image sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:
- when operating at a high environmental temperature 
- when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
- when using the slow shutter 

Vertical smear (SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P only)

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being 
shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

About the Supplied Manuals

Note 

Installation Manual (this document)

This Installation Manual 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.

User’s Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)

The User’s Guide describes how to set up the camera and how to control the 
camera via a Web browser.
After installing and connecting the camera correctly, operate referring to this 
User’s Guide.

Using the CD-ROM Manuals

The supplied CD-ROM disc includes the User’s Guides for this unit (Japanese, 
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

Preparations

Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher must be installed on your computer in order 
to use the User’s Guide stored in the CD-ROM disc. 
If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: 

 

http://www.adobe.com/

Reading the manual in the CD-ROM

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 on the 
index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2

 

Select and click on the manual that you want to read.

 

This opens the PDF file of the manual. 
Clicking an item in the Table of Contents allows you to jump to the relevant 
page.

Notes 

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe 

Reader. In this case, install the latest version, which you can download from 

the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase replacement.  

Contact your Sony service representative.

Adobe and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the 
United States and/or other countries.

Location and Function of Part

Camera 

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Front cover

Remove the front cover, when using the CF card slot.

  NETWORK indicator (green/orange)

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. When 100BASE-T is connected, the indicator turns green. When 
10BASE-T is connected, the indicator turns orange.

  CF card slot

This slot is used for the optional SNCA-CFW5* wireless card or recommended 
CF memory card. 
Insert the SNCA-CFW5* into the slot and attach the optional wireless LAN 
antenna SNCA-AN1 to the camera to extend the communicable distance by 
wireless LAN.

Notes

Insert the CF memory card with its top side facing the camera’s NETWORK 
indicator.
For inquiries regarding verified CF memory cards, contact your authorized 
Sony dealer.

*  SNCA-CFW5 is not available in some countries and areas. For details, contact your 

authorized Sony dealer.

  CF card lever

Press the lever to remove the CF memory card from the CF card slot.

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Reset switch

The camera can also be reset to the factory setting by turning on the power 
while pressing the reset switch with a needle/paper clip.

  POWER indicator (green)

When the camera receives power, a system check is run internally in the 
camera. The indicator lights up when the camera is operating normally.

  LOCK buttons (2)

When installing the camera on a ceiling, use the buttons to ensure proper 
installation of the camera.

  RELEASE buttons (2)

Use these buttons to remove the camera from the ceiling.

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Lens

 

Cable cover

Remove the cover when bundling the cables from the side of the camera.

  Built-in wire rope

The wire rope is used for fall-prevention of the camera.

 

Camera connection terminal

Connect to the camera connection terminal of the ceiling unit.

ATTENTION 

The model name and specifications are located on the camera.

Ceiling attachment surface of the ceiling unit 

 

DC IN 12V / AC IN 24V (power input) terminal

Use the provided AC power cable to connect to the 12 V DC/24 V AC power 
supply system.

 

(line output) terminal (minijack, monaural)

Connect to a speaker with a built-in amplifier.

 

LAN (network) port (RJ45)

Connect to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network using a network cable (UTP, 
category 5).

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(microphone input) terminal (minijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially available microphone.

 

(video output) terminal

Outputs a composite video signal. Use the supplied monitor cable to connect 
to the camera.

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I/O (Input/Output) port

Provides four sensor inputs and two alarm outputs.

1

7

8

14

Pin

No.

Pin name

Color

RS232C RS422/

RS485(Full)

RS485

(Half)

8
9

10
11
12
13

Alarm Out 2-

Alarm Out 2+

14

Rx
Tx

GND

Yellow

Orange

Red

Brown

Black

Purple
Purple

Tx-/Rx-

Tx+/Rx+

Rx-

Rx+

Tx-

Tx+

Pin name

Color

GND

Blue
Blue

Yellow

Orange

Red

Brown

Black

Alarm Out 1-

Alarm Out 1+

Sensor in 4

Sensor in  3
Sensor in  2
Sensor in  1

Pin

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Notes

For details about functions and settings, see the user’s guide in the supplied 
CD-ROM.

 

Screw hole for wire rope

When installing the camera on a ceiling, fix the supplied wire rope to this 
hole using the supplied screw 

M4×10.

Camera attachment surface of the ceiling unit 

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Camera connection terminal

Connect to the camera connection terminal of the camera.

 

Built-in wire rope attachment hook

Use when hooking the built-in wire rope of the camera on the wire rope 
attachment hook for fall-prevention.

(continued on the reverse side)

 2009 Sony Corporation    

Printed in China

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