Video Network Station

Installation Manual

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

SNT-EX154

SNT-EP154

4-154-545-11 (1)

 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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.

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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, Minatoku, 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.

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

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 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

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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

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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

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113 °F])

Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment (e.g.,

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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

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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

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 I/O (Input/Output) port

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

Indication

6

7

4

5

Pin No.

1

2

3

8

9

10

11

12

ALARM

OUT

ALARM IN

/RS-485

2

3

4

1

4

G

2

3

C

1

+

–

Functions

Common terminal for alarm output

Alarm output 1 (floating)

Alarm output 2 (floating)

Alarm output 3 (floating)

Alarm output 4 (floating)

Alarm input 1 (GND level reference)

Alarm input 2 (GND level reference)

Alarm input 3 (GND level reference)

Alarm input 4 (GND level reference)

ALARM IN/RS-485 reference GND

RS-485 (+) input/output (GND level reference)

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).

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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

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 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

Audio compression format

Maximum frame rate

JPEG/MPEG4/H.264

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

30 fps

Interface

Network port

I/O port (Only SNT-EX154)

Line output

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

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)

Minijack (monaural) (SNT-EX154 only)

Others

Power supply

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Operating humidity

Storage humidity

Dimensions 

Mass

Supplied accessories

12 V DC (From SNT-RS1U/RS3U)

0 °C to +45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

20% to 80%

20% to 80%

78 × 34 × 382 mm (3 1 /

8

× 1 3 /

8

× 15 1 /

8

inches) (w/h/d)

Approx. 0.4 kg (14 oz)

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.

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SNT-EX154 Unit: mm (inches)