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 browser
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How to setup the camera
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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
1
Download the installer for “SNC toolbox” to a folder from the download
site.
2
Install 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.
3
Assign 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 kΩ
Sensor input −
(GND)
10 kΩ
GND
GND
10 kΩ
10 kΩ
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
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.
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