Solutions for

Video Monitoring
Over IP

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 All Eyes on the Network
New Video Solutions Thanks to IP
Just as the Internet has revolutionized the way that people share
information, data networks are transforming the cost and
convenience of delivering video for applications ranging from
security, monitoring, and medical to machine vision and so-
called web attractions. With IP (Internet Protocol) as the
native language of the internet, it is becoming increasingly
easier, flexible and more cost effective than ever for businesses
to survey, monitor and act on video images from any location,
however remote.
From Analog to Digital with Sony
Recognizing the impact that networks are having on users of
video everywhere, Sony is offering a new generation of solutions
that make the networked transmission and management of
video a reality. These solutions enable the user to switch from
analog to digital, enabling the capture, transmission and storage
of video signals in digital format.
This
module details the solutions available for transmitting and
controlling video over a TCP/IP network.
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 Solutions for Video Monitoring
over IP
Video monitoring over IP consists of transmitting and
controlling video over a TCP/IP network*.
It offers a number of advantages compared to analog
video monitoring as explained in a later slide.
Solutions for video monitoring over IP are aimed at
three main application areas:
Web attractions

Surveillance

Remote monitoring

SONY offers 2 types of IP Network camera

SNC-VL10N and SNC-VL10P

SNC-RZ30N (Pan / Tilt / Zoom camera )

* Please refer to Basic Training on IP technology - part 1.

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 Applications of Video Monitoring
Over IP
The three main application areas targeted can be defined as
following:
E-Surveillance -The merging of the analog and digital

worlds is particularly relevant to surveillance applications,

where existing CCTV systems are being integrated into the
IT environment, enriching them with new functions and
greater flexibility at a lower cost.
Web attractions - Posting real-time images on a network

(very often the Internet) is making websites very popular.

Remote monitoring - Enabling processes taking place in

your professional environment (factory, construction work,

etc.) to be viewed while working from home or at your
office desk.

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 Product Solutions for Video
Over IP The Network Camera
Function
A network camera is a video camera that contains a
compression circuit and a computer with a TCP/IP
interface.
It is a stand alone unit with its own IP address that can
be directly connected to the network without the need
for a separate computer.
Normally it has a built-in web server, while also
supporting a number of network protocols like FTP,
SMTP (e-mail), DHCP, SNMP etc.*
A network camera is much superior to a web-cam!
A web-cam or internet camera requires a PC and

specific software, SNC-VL10

and the web-cam and PC need to
Client PC
be placed close together.
SNC-RZ30
TCP/IP
Network Client PC

* Please refer to the Sony terminology on this website.

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 Product Solutions for Video Over
IP
The
The Network
SNC-VL10N/P Camera
Network Solution
Camera is a high-quality color video
camera that allows remote monitoring from anywhere, any time, using
from
a standard Sony
web browser.
Up to 100 users can access the camera simultaneously.
Wavelet compression provides a high refresh rate even with limited
bandwidth.
Image distribution can be easily done through FTP/SMTP *.
Supplied with a built-in vari-focal lens.
Integration into existing CCTV systems using the camera composite
video output.
In-Line Power Hub Capability IEEE 802.af
Supports unattended operation thanks to embedded motion detector.
Alarm/Event handling can be achieved via either the cameras

embedded motion detector or an external alarm input.

* Please refer to the Sony terminology on this website.

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 Product Solutions for Video over
IP
The
The Network
SNC-RZ30N Camera
Network Camera Solution
is a high-quality, color video
camera that allows remote monitoring from anywhere, any time, using
from
a standard Sony
web browser with high speed and quiet Pan / Tilt / Zoom
functions.
25 x Optical Zoom and 12 x Electrical Zoom (total 300 x).
Up to 50 users can access the camera simultaneously.
Image distribution can be easily done through FTP/SMTP *.
Integration into existing CCTV systems using the camera composite
video output.
PCMCIA slot for Micro HDD and Memory Stick local recording.
Supports unattended operation thanks to embedded motion detector.
Alarm/Event handling can be achieved via either the cameras

embedded motion detector or an external alarm input.

Motion Stabilizer Function.
Day / Night Function
IR cut filter removable

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 How Sony Solutions Apply to
Your Application
Sony solutions suit a wide variety of applications for Video over
IP, allowing you to monitor and manage networked video devices
easily via a PC and web browser or application software.
The following slides explain how these Sony solutions can be
used for your application while connected to any public or
private network the Internet or corporate intranets:
E-Surveillance: Parking lots, hotel lobbies, reception areas,

warehouses, access control for staff, surveillance of private

property such as villas, yachts
Web attractions: Ski resorts, hotels, city centers, zoos, theme

parks, concerts, sports events, world weather reports, road

traffic
Remote Monitoring: Access control of computer and server

rooms, construction work, production lines, nursery, child

care, animal conditions, queues at cashier...

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 E-Surveillance

Applications
Sony IP cameras are ideal for sharing high-quality video
streams over computer networks to provide 24-hour security.
The video can be monitored and controlled from a PC through
a standard web browser or by using dedicated application
software. Multiplexer VCR for recording

Conventional CCTV
Analog Cameras

Ethernet Flat
Flat Panel
Panel
Display
Display
IP Cameras
Multi user access

NAS
E-Suveillance
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 Web Attraction
Applications
The attractiveness of a web site can be further increased
by quality live video that will capture the eye and
enhance the imagination.
Posting real-time images on a network is what makes the
web attractive and popular these days.
Example how to implement your web attraction:
Connect a network camera (SNC-VL10N or SNC-RZ30N)

to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) who is hosting

your web site.
The network camera/server connects with the ISP to

transfer a new image at regular intervals via FTP (File

Transfer Protocol). The interval determines how real-
Camera control

time the images are Broadband

that are transmitted to the whole
Image data
Internet community. Internet

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 Remote Monitoring
Application
Remote Monitoring covers a wide range of applications.
A typical example is remote control of access to secured
areas like telephone exchanges, assembly lines or
server rooms.
As soon as a service engineer pushes the door bell,

the operator receives a warning and can visually

verify if the engineer is authorised to enter the room.
The operator can now unlock the door and

subsequently monitor the engineers activities.

Factory assembly line can be monitored by center

station.
Camera control

Broadband
Image data
Internet

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 GUI and Web-Server
Since SONY IP cameras incorporate built-in web-server,
you need just a standard browser such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator on the client side.
User friendly GUI (graphic user interface) allows you to
control all camera and sever functions from client PC.

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 Camera Housing Solution
Various types of camera housing solutions are available
and are especially useful for outdoor applications.
Model Number

SNC-FDP8C/SY Outdoor dome housing, pendant mount,

with separate 12VDC interface,
24VAC heater & blower for SNC-RZ30N.

SNC-FDW8C/SY Outdoor dome housing, wall mount,

with separate 12VDC interface,
24VAC heater & blower for SNC-RZ30N.

SNC-PFD8C/SY Outdoor pressureized dome housing,

pendant mount with separate 12VDC
interface, 24 VAC heater & blower for
SNC-RZ30N.

SNC-WM20G Gooseneck wall mount for SNC-FDP-8C/SY

and SNC-PFD8C/SY dome housings.

SNC-ACA2 Corner Mount adapter bracket. To be used

with SNC-WM-20G or SNC-FDW-8C/SY.

SNC-APM3 Pole mount adapter bracket. To be used

with SNC-WM-20G or SNC-FDW-8C/SY.

SNC-WM30G Parapet mount bracket. To be used with

SNC-FDP-8C/SY & SNC-PFD-8C/SY.

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 Sony Solutions for Video
Monitoring Over IP
We hope you have found this training of interest and it has enabled you
to have an understanding of the fundamentals of transmitting and
controlling video over TCP/IP networks and the Sony solutions that are
available.

Software Support is available via SDK (software developer kit) or CGI

command if you wish to customize the GUI or develop your own
application software.

We also have software partners (ISV), who can provide you with
specialized software solutions. If you are interested in speaking with an
ISV, please call us at 1-800-686-7669.

If you would like to receive further information, please call our Business
Information Center at 1-800-686-7669 and ask for a sales
representative to contact you regarding the SNC-VL10N/P or SNC-
RZ30N camera.

Thank you
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