Sony SNC-RH124 Installation Manual Download Page 2

Installation

Notes

Do not grasp the camera head when carrying the camera.
Do not turn the camera head manually. Doing so will likely result in the 
camera malfunctioning.
Turn off the power of ceiling unit before installing or removing the camera to 
the ceiling unit.

Installing the Camera on a Ceiling 

You can view the image of this camera in the normal direction when the camera 
is installed on the ceiling.
There are three ways to install the camera:

Install directly on a ceiling.
Use the existing junction box.
In places you cannot use screws on the ceiling or in case you do not want the 
camera to stand out, use the optional in-ceiling bracket YT-ICB124.

 For details, see the installation instructions of YT-ICB124.

Install the camera to a horizontal ceiling. If you have to install the camera to an 
incline, make sure the incline is within ±15° to the horizontal level to ensure the 
turning performance of the camera.

WARNING

If you attach the camera in a high location such as wall or ceiling, etc., entrust 
the installation to an experienced contractor or installer.
If you install the camera in a high location, ensure that the ceiling is strong 
enough to withstand the weight of the camera plus the ceiling brackets and 
then install the camera securely. If the ceiling is not strong enough, the camera 
may fall and cause serious injury.
To prevent the camera from falling, make sure to attach the supplied wire 
rope.
If you attach the camera to the ceiling, check periodically, at least once a year, 
to ensure that the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant, make 
this periodic check more frequently.

Before installation

After deciding the direction in which the camera will shoot, make the required 
holes for the junction box, and connect the cables.
Remove the cable cover to wire the cables from the side of the camera.

Installing directly on a ceiling

Using the supplied template, make a hole for the wiring (ø100 mm (4 inches)). 
Determine the location of the three screw holes for attaching the ceiling unit. 

Using the existing junction box

Attach the ceiling bracket to the junction box in the ceiling.
Screws for this operation are not supplied.
Attach the ceiling bracket in a manner that the triangular mark faces the front 
side of the camera.

Fixing screws

The ceiling unit has three holes (ø5 mm (

7

/

32

 inches)). Use these holes to screw 

the ceiling unit on the ceiling.
Required screws (not supplied) vary in accordance with the location or material 
of the installation.
For steel: Fix with M4 screws and nuts.
For wood: Fix with tapping screws (nominal diameter 4). A material thickness of 
15 mm (

19

/

32

 inches) or more is necessary.

For a concrete wall: Fix with dry bit or plug bolts.
For a junction box: Fix with screws that accommodate the screw holes in the 
junction box.

WARNING

Use the appropriate screws in accordance with the condition and material of the 
location site. Otherwise, the ceiling unit may fall and cause serious injury.

How to install the ceiling unit 

1

  Attach the provided wire rope to the ceiling or junction box.

Use screws (not supplied) that accommodate the screw holes in the ceiling or 
junction box.

2

  Connect the cables.

3

  Fix the wire rope on the wire rope hole in the ceiling attachment side of the 

ceiling unit, using the supplied screws (

M4×10).

Notes

Make sure other cables are not caught in the wire rope when fixing the 
wire rope.
When drawing out cables from the side of the camera, draw them through 
the groove in the ceiling attachment surface of the ceiling unit. (

)

4

  Attach the ceiling unit on the ceiling or ceiling bracket.

Attach the cable screws to the unit temporarily. Then securely tighten all screws.

Notes

Use the supplied screws to attach the ceiling bracket. 
Using other screws does not ensure proper attachment and may cause the 
ceiling unit to fall.
Ensure that the cables are not caught between the ceiling unit and camera 
when drawing out the cables from the side of the camera.

How to install the camera 

1

  Draw out the built-in wire rope from the camera and hook it on the wire rope 

attachment hook of the ceiling unit.

2

  Align the marks and insert the camera into the ceiling unit until you hear a 

click.

3

  Push in the two LOCK buttons and ensure that the camera is properly 

installed.

Note

If you cannot press the LOCK buttons or if the buttons protrude from the 
ceiling unit, the camera is not properly installed. Insert the camera into the 
ceiling unit fully and press the lock buttons again to check if the installation 
is proper.

In order to lock the RELEASE button, install a RELEASE button protector.

Note

Torque the screws to 0.5 N•m (4.9kgf•cm) or less to tighten them.
Tightening the screws too much may cause damage to the RELEASE button 
protector.

Removing the camera 

1

  Remove the camera while pressing the two RELEASE buttons on both sides at 

the same time.
If a RELEASE button protector is installed, remove it.

Note

Always hold the camera when you press the RELEASE buttons. This will 
prevent any risk of the camera falling.

Connection

Connecting to the Network 

Connect the LAN port of the camera unit to a router or hub in the network using 
the network cable (straight, not supplied).

To connect to a computer

Connect the LAN port of the camera unit to the network connector of a 
computer using the network cable (cross, not supplied).

Connecting the Power Source 

The following two methods are available for connecting to a power source.

12 V DC
24 V AC

Connecting to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power source supply

Connect the 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply system to the power input 
terminal of the camera.

Use a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power source isolated commercial power supply.
The usable voltage range is as follows:
12 V DC: 10.8 to 13.2 V
24 V AC: 21.6 to 26.4 V
Use a UL cable (VW-1) for 12 V DC or 24 V AC connection.

Recommended power cable

12 V DC

Cable(AWG)

#24(0.22 mm) #22(0.33 mm) #20(0.52 mm) #18(0.83 mm)

Maximum cable 

length (m (feet))

4.5 (14.8)

7.5 (24.6)

12 (39)

21 (69)

24 V AC

Cable(AWG)

#24(0.22 mm) #22(0.33 mm) #20(0.52 mm) #18(0.83 mm)

Maximum cable 

length (m (feet))

10.5 (34)

16.5 (54)

27.5 (90)

45.5 (149)

Connecting the I/O Cable

Wiring diagram for sensor input

Mechanical switch/open collector output device

Camera inside

3.3 V

10 kohms

GND

Mechanical 
switch

Open collector 
output device

Outside

or

2.2 kohms

10 kohms

GND

GND

10 kohms

Wiring diagram for alarm output

R

Camera inside

7 or 9 pin 
(Alarm )

Magnet relay
24 V AC 
24 V DC,  
1 A or less

6 or 8 pin 
(Alarm Output –)

Outside

24 V DC

Circuit example

GND

Specifications

Network

Protocol 

TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, FTP (server/client), SMTP 

 

(client), DHCP (client), DNS (client), NTP (client), 

 

SNMP (MIB-2), RTP/RTCP

Compression

Video compression format 

JPEG/MPEG4/H.264

Audio compression format 

G.711/G.726 (40,32,24,16 kbps)

Maximum frame rate 

SNC-RH124: JPEG/MPEG/H.264: 30fps (1280×720)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: JPEG/MPEG4/

 

H.264:30fps (720×480)

Camera

Camera system 

SNC-RH124: Camera HD (720P)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: Camera SD

Signal system 

SNC-RH124: 

 

NTSC color/PAL color switching system

 

SNC-RS46N/RS44N: NTSC color system

 

SNC-RS46P/RS44P: PAL color system

Image device 

SNC-RH124: 1/3 type CMOS

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: 

 

1/4 type interline transfer CCD

 

Effective picture elements

 

SNC-RH124: Approx. 2,000,000

 

SNC-RS46N/RS44N: Approx. 380,000 (NTSC) 

 

SNC-RS46P/RS44P: Approx. 440,000 (PAL) 

Synchronising 

SNC-RH124: Internal (DC 12V / AC 24V)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: Internal

 

(DC 12V / AC 24V)/

 

Line lock (AC 24V only) switchable

Minimum illumination 

SNC-RH124: 1.9 lx (F1.8/AGC ON/50 IRE)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P: 0.7 lx (F1.6/AGC ON/50 IRE)

 

SNC-RS44N/RS44P: 0.4 lx (F1.4/AGC ON/50 IRE)

Horizontal resolution 

SNC-RH124: 480 TV (analog video output)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: 530 TV 

 

(analog video output)

Video S/N 

50 dB or more (AGC 0 dB)

Lens

Focus length  

SNC-RH124: 5.1 to 51 mm

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P: 3.4 to 122.4 mm

 

SNC-RS44N/RS44P: 4.1 to 73.8 mm

Maximum relative aperture 

SNC-RH124: F1.8(wide), F2.1(tele)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P: F1.6(wide), F4.5 (tele)

 

SNC-RS44N/RS44P: F1.4(wide), F3.0 (tele)

Minimum object distance 

SNC-RH124: 10 mm (wide) to 

 

800 mm (tele)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P: 320 mm (wide) 

 

to 1500 mm (tele)

 

SNC-RS44N/RS44P: 290 mm 

 

(wide) to 800 mm (tele)

Mechanism

Pan 

360°, endless rotation

 

Maximum speed: 400°/s

Tilt 

210° (with auto invert function)

 

Maximum speed: 400°/s

Interface

Network port 

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, auto negotiation (RJ-45)

I/O port 

Sensor input: × 4, make contact

 

Alarm output: × 2, 24 V AC/DC, 1 A

 

(mechanical relay outputs electrically isolated 

 

from the camera)

Video output 

VIDEO OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 

 

75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

CF card slot 

CF Type I/II

Microphone input 

Minijack (monaural)

 

Plug-in-power supported (rated voltage: 2.5 V DC)

 

Recommended load impedance 2.2 kohms

*   A selector menu allows switching between 

microphone input and line input 

Line input 

Minijack (monaural)

 

Recommended load impedance 10 kohms

*  A selector menu allows switching between 

microphone input and line input

Line output 

Minijack (monaural), Maximum output level: 

 

1 Vrms

Others

Power supply 

12 V DC ± 10%

 

24 V AC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 

SNC-RH124: Max. 25W (DC 12V Input)

 

SNC-RS46N/RS46P/RS44N/RS44P: Max. 23W 

 

(DC 12V Input)

Operating temperature 

0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Storage temperature 

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Operating humidity 

20% to 80%

Storage humidity 

20% to 95%

Dimensions (Diameter/Height) 

 

ø154×226 mm (ø6 

1

/

8

 x 9 inches)  

(When installing the ceiling unit, not including 

the projecting parts)

Mass 

Approx. 2 kg (4.4 lb) (including ceiling unit)

Supplied accessories 

Ceiling unit (1)

 

Ceiling bracket (1)

 

Fixing screws (Camera, Wire rope) (

M4×10) (4)

 

Power input cable (1)

 

BNC cable (1)

 

I/O cable (1)

 

Installation manual (1 set)

 

CD-ROM (User’s Guide, supplied programs) (1)

 

Template (1)

 

Wire rope (1)

 

Release button protector (2)

Optional accessories

Wireless card 

SNCA-CFW5*

Wireless LAN antenna 

SNCA-AN1

In-ceiling Bracket 

YT-ICB124

Dome cover (clear) 

YT-LD124C**

Dome cover (smoked) 

YT-LD124S**

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

your authorized Sony dealer.

** In-ceiling bracket (YT-ICB124) is required for using the dome cover.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Recommendation of Periodic Inspections

In case using this device over an extended period of time, please have it 
inspected periodically for safe use.
It may appear flawless, but the components may have deteriorated over 
time, which may cause a malfunction or accident.
For details, please consult the store of purchase or an authorized Sony dealer.

How to install the ceiling unit

wire rope

Align the triangular 

 mark with the front 

side of the camera.

Ceiling bracket

 M4×10  

(supplied)

Align the triangular hole 
mark on the side surface 
with the front side of the 
camera.

Ceiling unit

 M4×10  

(supplied)

Built-in wire rope

Ceiling

Ceiling unit

Ceiling unit

How to install the camera

Built-in wire rope

Ceiling

1

2

Ceiling unit

LOCK buttons

Ceiling

Align  
the marks

Removing the camera

Ceiling unit

Ceiling

RELEASE buttons

to 12 V DC

or 24 V AC

Mic

Input

Audio

Output

Video

Output

Connector

(14-pin) LAN

Ceiling unit (Ceiling attachment surface)

Hub

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

Network

120°

ø100 (4)

ø130 (5 

1

/

8

)

120°

Unit: mm (inches)

226 (9)

166 (6 

5

/

8

)

Unit: mm (inches)

Camera (When installing the ceiling unit)

Celing bracket

85.7 (3 

3

/

8

)

83.5 (3 

3

/

8

)

79.9 (3 

1

/

4

)

Hole 7-ø4.5 (

3

/

16

)

88.9 (3 

1

/

2

)

85.7 (3 

3

/

8

)

46 (1 

13

/

16

)

4.5

(

3

/

16

)

B Hole

ø10

(

13

/

32

)

Unit: mm (inches)

10 (

13

/

32

)

7.4 (

5

/

16

)

3-Screw hole

RELEASE button 

protector

Ceiling unit

Hole 2-ø5 (

7

/

32

)

120°

Unit: mm (inches)

120°

10

(

13

/

32

)

5 (

7

/

32

)

ø10

(

13

/

32

)

ø130 (5 

1

/

8

)

ø154 (6 

1

/

8

)

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