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Hole for connecting 

cables ø40 (1 

5

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8

)

Horizontal maker

Hole for installing 

the stand

Unit: mm (inches)

83.7 (3 

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10

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Vertical marker

83.7 (3 

3

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10

)

85.7 (3 

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8

)

E

Ceiling

Wire rope  
(supplied)

Camera unit mounting screw 
(commercially-available) (4)

F

1

Liner

Twice

2

2-a LAN cable

Overlap at least 

half of its width

Tab

10 (

1

/

2

)

10 (

1

/

2

)

2-b SP terminal / MIC terminal / I/O (Input/Output) cable / BNC 
cable

10 (

1

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)

10 (

1

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2

)

10 (

1

/

2

)

Overlap at least

half of its width

SNC-VB642D

SNC-EB642R

Overlap at least

half of its width

2-c Power input cable

SNC-VB642D

SNC-EB642R

30 (1

1

/

4

)

Heat shrinkable tube

Heat shrinkable tube

Wrap this part 

two-fold

Wrap this part 

two-fold

Overlap at least 

half of its width

Overlap at least 

half of its width

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© 2017 Sony Corporation

Network Camera

SNC-VB642D/EB642R

Installation Manual

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

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-VB642D 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 

 

Audio cable

The connector with the longer cable (SP) is used for the line output connector, 
and the shorter cable (MIC) is used for the microphone/line input connector.

SP terminal (minijack, monaural)

 

ˎ

Connect a commercially available speaker system with a built-in amplifier.
MIC terminal (minijack, monaural)

 

ˎ

Connect a commercially available microphone. This jack supports plugin-
power microphones (rated voltage: 2.5 V DC).

 I/O (Input/Output) cable

Use for SNC-VB642D only.
This cable is provided with two sensor inputs and two alarm outputs. The wires 
of the cable control the following signals.

Color of wire 

Name

Red

Sensor In 1+ 

White

Sensor In 2+

Black

Sensor In – (GND) 

Yellow

Alarm Out 1+

Brown

Alarm Out 1–

Green

Alarm Out 2+

Blue

Alarm Out 2–

For details on each function and required settings, see the User’s Guide.
For wiring, see “Connecting the I/O Cable” (P2).

 Wire rope

When installing the camera on the ceiling or the wall, make sure to attach the 
supplied wire rope.

 Sun shield nut

 Front cover

 Power input cable

Use for SNC-VB642D only.
Connect this cable to a 24 V AC or 12 V DC power supply system.
You can screw an extension cable in the connector tip attached at the end of the 
cable. Connect GND to the FG terminal (center of 3-pin connector). See 
illustration 

.

 BNC cable

Outputs a composite video signal.

 Ground wire

Ground the camera when you install it.

 LAN cable (RJ-45)

Connect this cable to a hub or computer on the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX 
network using a commercially available network cable (category 5).

Note

Take care not to trap the cables between the camera and the ceiling or the wall. If 
the cable is trapped, it may cause a fire or electric shock due to breaking.

 Sun shield

The sun shield can be adjusted horizontally up to 26 mm (1 

1

/

8

 inches), as 

required.

 Camera 

 Front cover screw (four positions)

Inside 

 Lens

 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.

 HEATER indicator (Green)

The indicator lights up in green when the built-in heater is working normally.

 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.

 Mode setting DIP switches

DIP switch function/settings

SNC-VB642D

Switch No.

1

2

VIDEO

POWER

Up (ON) 

PAL

PoE+, AC, DC

Down (OFF)

NTSC

PoE

1  VIDEO (NTSC/PAL) switch (Initial setting: NTSC)

Switches the video output.
After setting the switch, reboot the camera unit.

2  POWER (PoE+, AC, DC/PoE) switch (Initial setting: PoE+, AC, DC)

Change according to the power you are using.

Note

When power is supplied by IEEE802.3af (PoE) equipment, if the switch is set to 
PoE+, the camera will not work properly. 
When the power is supplied via power supply equipment that complies with 
IEEE802.3at (PoE+), an AC power adaptor, or a DC power adaptor, the heater 
will not work if the switch is set to PoE. Note that if you use the camera in a low 
temperature, the camera may not work.

SNC-EB642R

Switch No.

1

2

VIDEO

HEATER

Up (ON) 

PAL

AUTO

Down (OFF)

NTSC

OFF

1  VIDEO (NTSC/PAL) switch (Initial setting: NTSC)

Switches the video output.
After setting the switch, reboot the camera unit.

2  HEATER (AUTO/OFF) switch (Initial setting: AUTO)

The integrated heater function will be deactivated when it is set to OFF. Be 
sure to set to AUTO when you use the camera in cool environment.

 Reset switch

To reset the camera to the factory default settings, hold down this switch with a 
point and supply the power to the camera.

 MONITOR output jack

Connect this jack to a video input connector of a video monitor. You can adjust 
the camera or lens while looking at the image on the video monitor. After 
adjusting the camera or lens, disconnect the cable.

 ZOOM/FOCUS switch

Use this switch to adjust lens’ zoom and focus. Slide the switch lever to select the 
desired function.
[W] WIDE: Zoom out
[T] TELE: Zoom in
[N] NEAR: Focus on a nearby subject
[F] FAR: Focus on a distant subject
Hold down the center of the ZOOM/FOCUS switch for a moment to focus 
automatically.

 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.
Gently insert an SD card in (see illustration) until it clicks into place.
This unit is only compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.

Note

For inquiries regarding verified SD memory cards, contact your authorized Sony 
dealer.

Back 

 Base stand

 Base screw (two positions)

 TOP mark

 Arm screw

 Arm

 Rating label

Shows the name of this camera and its electric rating.

 Water drain

When installing the unit on a wall, make sure this water drain is not sealed.

Installation

WARNING

If you attach the camera in the height such as the wall or the ceiling, etc., 

 

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entrust the installation to an experienced contractor or installer.
If you install the camera at a height, ensure that the installation location and 

 

ˎ

its material are strong enough to withstand a weight of 15 kg (33 lb 11 oz) or 
more, and then install the camera securely. If the ceiling is not strong enough, 
the camera may fall and cause serious injury.
Do not pull on any cables forcefully, as a connection may become loose.

 

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To prevent the camera from falling, make sure to attach the supplied wire rope.

 

ˎ

If you attach the camera to the ceiling, check periodically, at least once a year, 

 

ˎ

to ensure that the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant, make 
this periodic check more frequently.

Deciding the Installation Location of the Camera 

After deciding the direction in which the camera will shoot, make the required hole 
(ø40 mm (1 

23

/

40

 inches)) for the connecting cables using the supplied template. 

Then decide the four mounting hole positions to install the base stand.

Mounting screws

The camera stand is provided with four ø4.5 mm (

3

/

16

 inches) mounting holes. 

Install the camera stand on a ceiling or wall with screws through four mounting 
holes: The required mounting screws differ depending on the installation 
location and its material. Use commercially-available screws.
Steel wall or ceiling: Use M4 bolts and nuts.
Wooden wall or ceiling: Use M4 tapping screws. The panel thickness must be  
15 mm (

5

/

8

 inches) or more.

Concrete wall: Use anchors, bolts and plugs suitable for concrete walls.
Junction box: Use screws to match the holes on the junction box.

WARNING

The required mounting screws differ depending on the installation location and 
its material. If you do not secure the camera with the appropriate mounting 
screws, the camera may fall off.

Installing the Camera 

1

  Pass the cables through the hole for connecting cables made at the 

installing surface.

2

  Fix the wire rope to the wall or ceiling.

3

  Install the camera on the wall or ceiling.

The remaining cable can be incorporated in the space between the base 
stand and the mounting surface. (

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)

Insert the four screws in the screw holes on the camera stand, and then 
tighten the screws to attach the camera.
When installing the camera on the wall, be sure the TOP mark on the camera 
stand is at the top.
Refer to “Mounting screws” in section D for screw to be used.

Notes

If you install the camera unit on a ceiling, take adequate waterproofing 

 

ˎ

measures to prevent water seepage into the stand.
When installing the unit on a wall, make sure the water drain is not sealed.

 

ˎ

Notes on waterproofing of cable connection area 

Despite the fact that this unit is rated IP66, the cables and/or the connectors 
join to the outside are not waterproof. To prevent water ingress from the cables 
and/or the connectors, waterproof them with the supplied waterproof tape as 
follows. Otherwise, there may be a risk of water entering through the cables  
and/or the connectors and shorting the unit or the connectors.

1

  Connect all the required cables and the ground wire.

2

  To obtain optimal waterproofing, tear off the liner before wrapping, 

then stretch the tape to twice its original length. (

-1)

If it is not fully stretched, the waterproofing function of the tape can not be 
achieved.

3

  Overlap the tape at least half of its width when wrapping. (

-2)

Notes

Do not press the network cable tab down when wrapping it.

 

ˎ

When you wrap the power input cable, start from the heat shrinkable tube.

 

ˎ

Make sure at least 30 mm (1 

1

/

4

 inches) of the wire part that is connected to 

the power supply equipment is wrapped. (2-c)
Since the connector of the power input cable has gaps, wrap the connector 

 

ˎ

part two-fold.
Make sure at least 10 mm (

 

ˎ

1

/

2

 inches) of the wire part (excluding the power 

input cable) is wrapped.
Make sure there is no unwrapped part or damage on the tape.

 

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4

  After wrapping, squeeze the tape with your fingers at the overlapping 

parts so that layers are airtight and fully adhered.

Unit: mm (inches)

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