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Network Camera

Installation Manual

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

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 or the wall:
After the installation, ensure the connection is capable of supporting at 
least a force of 50 Newtons (N) downwards.

CAUTION

The rating label is located on the bottom.

CAUTION for LAN port

For safety reason, do not connect the LAN port to any network devices 
that might have excessive voltage.
The LAN port of this unit is to be connected only to the devices whose 
power feeding meets the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low 
Voltage) and complies with Limited Power Source according to IEC 
60950-1.
Use IEEE802.3af standard compliant devices.

For customers in the U.S.A.

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 or Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For customers in Canada

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 before use, leave the camera out for long 
enough and do not turn on the power until the condensation 
disappear.
Remove static electricity before installation and operation.

Data and security

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. 
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. 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.
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.
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

Do not shoot an extremely bright object (an illumination, the sun, etc.). 
Also, avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations, 
as these can be a cause of a malfunction.

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
Humid or dusty locations
Locations exposed to rain
Locations under the influence of fluorescent light or reflection of a 
window
Under an unsteady light (the image will flicker.)

Ventilation

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

Power supply

The power of this model is supplied by network cable.
Use the network cable UTP, category-5.
Damage to the network cable may result in fire or electric shock.

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.

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

Aliasing

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

About the Supplied 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.
The pictures of SNC-DH210T are mainly used in explanatory examples.

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 in 
PDF format.

Preparations

The Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher must be installed on your 
computer in order to use the guides stored in the CD-ROM disc. 

Note

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 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

Appearance 

 Dome casing

 PT (Pan/Tilt) casing

Care should be taken while turning the PT casing, as it may separate 
if pulled it too hard.
Should this occur, see“When the PT casing separates”on the reverse 
side, and install the casing correctly.

 lens casing

 Normal cover (SNC-DH210 only)

 Clear cover (SNC-DH210T only)

 Hook

Press the hook inward and meanwhile turn the dome casing, then 
remove the dome casing from the camera unit.

 Knockout type flange

When threading the cables through the side of the camera, use 
pliers to break off the knockout flange (with pliers, etc.).

TOP 

The figure shows the camera without the dome casing and the cover.

 Camera unit

 Lens 

A fixed-focus lens is mounted.

 Reset switch

Turn on the power of the camera, holding down the switch for a  
further 30 seconds to reset the camera to the factory default 
settings. 

 MONITOR out connector [AV minijack]

Output the composite video signal from the camera.
Monitor out is used when you adjust the view angle.

  Before use, see the procedure from“Setting the view angle of the 

monitor out”.

Note

Before use, it is neseccery to connect to the PC and change the 
system setting.

 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.

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

 NTSC/PAL switch

Switching the video output.

Bottom 

 Fall-prevention rope mounting hole

When installing the camera on a ceiling or a wall. Be sure to secure a  
fall-prevention rope (not supplied) to this hole for safety.

 LAN connector (PoE) [RJ-45] 

Use the network cable (UTP, category-5) for network 
communications and PoE* power supply.
LAN cable [RJ-45] is connected when the unit comes from the 
factory.

 See “Connect to the Network” for connection.

(* PoE: The acronym for Power over Ethernet. IEEE 802.3af standard 
compliant devices.)

 Sensor Input

Connect the supplied sensor input cable. (The cable is not 
connected when the unit comes from the factory.)

Sensor input 

cable color

Signal

Red

Sensor input +

White

Sensor input – (GND)

  For details on function and required settings, refer to the User’s 

Guide stored in the supplied CD-ROM.

  For the wiring, see “Wiring diagram for sensor input”.

 Camera installation hole (2 positions)

Make sure to tighten the screws securely when installing the 
camera.

 Model name label

This label shows device information, such as the model name and 
serial number.

 MAC Address label

Indicates the MAC address of this camera.

(continued on the reverse side)

SNC-DH210/DH210T

 2010 Sony Corporation    

Printed in China

SNC-DH210

SNC-DH210T

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