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Video Network Station

Installation Manual

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

SNT-EX154

SNT-EP154

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. 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.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To 
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than 
that contained in the Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do 
so.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

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Notes on Use

Before Use

If you find condensation when you open the package, turn on the power after 
leaving it for about 60 minutes.

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.
Security configuration is essential for wireless LAN. Should a problem 
occur without setting security, or due to the limitation of the wireless LAN 
specifications, SONY shall not be liable for any damage, loss of recorded data 
or restoration thereof.
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

Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations.

Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C [32 °F to 
113 °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

Ventilation

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

Transportation

Always turn off the power when carrying.
When transporting the unit, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in 
materials of equal quality.

Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the unit. 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.

Please consult the store of purchase or authorized Sony dealer if there were 
troubles and anomalies.

About the Supplied Manuals

Installation Manual (this document)

This Installation Manual describes the names and functions of parts and controls 
of the Video Network Station. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before 
operating.

Note

This product is used by installing it to the SNT-RS1U/SNT-RS3U.
See the Installation Manual of the SNT-RS1U/SNT-RS3U and User’s guide of the 
unit for installation and use.

Location and Function of Part

Rear 

 

I/O (Input/Output) port

This device is provided with an RS-485 port, four sensor inputs and four alarm 
outputs.

Pin No.

Indication

Functions

1

ALARM 

OUT

C

Common terminal for alarm output

2

1

Alarm output 1 (floating)

3

2

Alarm output 2 (floating)

4

3

Alarm output 3 (floating)

5

4

Alarm output 4 (floating)

6

ALARM IN 

/RS-485

1

Alarm input 1 (GND level reference)

7

2

Alarm input 2 (GND level reference)

8

3

Alarm input 3 (GND level reference)

9

4

Alarm input 4 (GND level reference)

10

G

ALARM IN/RS-485 reference GND

11

+

RS-485 (+) input/output (GND level 

reference)

12

RS-485 (–) input/output (GND level 

reference)

  LAN (network) port (RJ45)

Connect to the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network using a network cable (UTP, 
category 5).

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that 
might have excessive voltage to this port.  Follow the instructions for this 
port.
When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a 
shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

  (microphone input/line input) terminal (min-ijack, monaural)

Connect a commercially-available microphone when using the microphone 
input.
The plug-in power system (reference voltage 2.5 V DC) is supported. Input 
between microphone and line input is user-switchable.

  Video input terminal (BNC)

Input composite video signal.

  (line output) terminal (minijack, monaural)

Connect to a speaker with a built-in amplifier.

On-board  

  Video signal terminating resistor switch

Switches 1 to 4 respectively, corresponding to video input terminals 1 to 4.

Note

Always turn on the switch when using Coaxitron® (SNT-EX154 only). The device 
does not operate with the switch off.

Specifications

Compression

Video compression format 

JPEG/MPEG4/H.264

Audio compression format 

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

Maximum frame rate 

30 fps

Interface

Network port 

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

I/O port (Only SNT-EX154) 

Sensor input : × 4

 

Alarm output : × 4

 

(electrically isolated from the unit)

 

Camera control interface: ×1 (RS-485)

Microphone input/Line input (switchable by setting) (Only SNT-EX154)
 

Mini-jack (monaural)

 

Microphone input: Supports plug-in power system 
(reference voltage 2.5 V DC)

Line output 

Minijack (monaural) (SNT-EX154 only)

Others

Power supply 

12 V DC (From SNT-RS1U/RS3U)

Operating temperature 

0 °C to +45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)

Storage temperature 

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Operating humidity 

20% to 80%

Storage humidity 

20% to 80%

Dimensions 

 

78 × 34 × 382 mm (3 

1

/

8

 × 1 

3

/

8

 × 15 

1

/

8

 inches) (w/h/d)

Mass 

Approx. 0.4 kg (14 oz)

Supplied accessories 

Installation Manual (this document) (1)

 

B&P Warranty Booklet (1)

 

I/O port connector (Only SNT-EX154) (1)

 

Attachment screws (2)

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 authorised Sony dealer.

 2009 Sony Corporation    

Printed in China

SNT-EP154

SNT-EX154

Unit: mm (inches)

SNT-EP154

SNT-EX154

34

 

(1 

3

/

8

)

34

 

(1 

3

/

8

)

78 

(3 

1

/

8

)

78 

(3 

1

/

8

)

77 

(3 

1

/

8

)

382

 

(15 

1

/

8

)

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