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About the Manuals

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.

SNC easy IP setup Guide (stored in the CD-ROM) 

User’s Guide/Application Guide (Web)

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 software

The supplied CD-ROM includes the setup program for assigning an IP address. 
The information for how to set up an IP address is also included in the disc in PDF 
format.
User’s Guide and Application Guide can be downloaded from the disc, or the 
following URL:
http://www.sony.net/ipela/snc

Using the CD-ROM manual

The manual can be read on a computer with Adobe Reader installed.
You can download Adobe Reader free from the Adobe website.

1

 

Open the index.html file in the CD-ROM.

2

 

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

Note 

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one from your 
Sony dealer or Sony service counter.

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

Assigning the IP address

Assign the IP address using the setup program in the supplied CD-ROM.
For details on how to set up the IP address, see SNC easy IP Setup Guide.

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 BNC cable (not supplied) to this connector.

 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. 

U1/4”, 20 UNC

 = 4.5 mm - 7 mm

(ISO standard) (with the
screws fastened)

 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.

 

 (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

Press this button to automatically adjust the focus.
To load the default setting, press and hold this button for 4 seconds.

 NTSC/PAL switch

Switching the video output. 

 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, refer 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.

 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.

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

Connect to a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply system. (

-1)

 I/O (Input/Output) port

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.

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Network Camera

SNC-VB600/VB600B/VB630

Installation Manual

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

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 kΩ

Sensor input −

(GND)

10 kΩ

GND

GND

10 kΩ

10 kΩ

Sensor input +

Wiring diagram for alarm output

R

Camera inside

Outside

5 V

Alarm

GND

Magnet relay

24 V AC

24 V DC

1 A or less

Circuit example

Alarm Output −

 

 (ground) terminal

This is a ground terminal for the chassis.

(continued on the reverse side)

A

B

1

2

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