Sony SNC-RX570P Leaflet

3-286-973-11 (1)

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

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. 

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should 
conform to all local codes.

A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building 
installation wiring.

Instructions for installing the equipment on the ceiling:
After the installation, ensure the connection is capable of supporting five 
times the weight of the equipment downwards.

The rating label is located on the bottom.

For safety reason, do not connect the LAN port to any network devices that 
might have excessive voltage.

Caution for U.S.A. and Canada
The SNC-RX570N/RX550N/RX530N operates on 24V AC or 12V DC.
The SNC-RX570N/RX550N/RX530N automatically detects the power.

Use a Class 2 power supply which is UL Listed (in the U.S.A.) or CSA-certified 
(in Canada).

Caution for other countries
The SNC-RX570N/RX570P/RX550N/RX550P/RX530N/RX530P operates on 
24V AC or 12V DC.
The SNC-RX570N/RX570P/RX550N/RX550P/RX530N/RX530P automatically 
detects the power.
Use a power supply rated 24 V AC or 12 V DC which meets the requirements 
for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and complies with Limited Power Source 
according to IEC 60950.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence the picture 
of the unit.

Monitoring of a high-quality live image from the camera is possible. The 
maximum frame rate is 30 fps for SNC-RX570N/RX550N/RX530N and 25 fps for 
SNC-RX570P/RX550P/RX530P.
Three video compression modes (video codecs) JPEG/MPEG4/H.264 are 
supported.
Single codec mode and Dual codec mode are switchable.
A high-speed (300° rotation/second) pan/tilt mechanism is equipped. This 
allows 360° endless panning and -90° to 0° tilting.
Optical zoom of 36 magnifications (SNC-RX570N/P), 26 magnifications (SNC-
RX550N/P) or 18 magnifications (SNC-RX530N/P), and digital zoom of 12 
magnifications are provided.
Inserting the optional wireless card enables wireless transmission of camera 
images.
Up to 16 preset positions and 5 tour programs can be saved.
Intelligent object detection function is provided.
Up to 20 users can view an image from the camera at the same time.
Date/time can be superimposed on the image.

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.
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.

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

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

When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in 
materials of equal quality.

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.

Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned that the surface of a CCD 
should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser 
beam device is used.

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge 
Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

Although the CCD 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 CCD 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 

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is 
being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be 
distorted.

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

You can use “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick 
PRO” with the unit. However, because the unit does not support the MagicGate 
standards, data recorded with the unit is not subject to MagicGate copyright 
protection.

The data recorded with this unit is not compatible with the other units, even if 
they support “Memory Stick.”

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

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Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to “LOCK,” data cannot be 
recorded, edited, or erased.
Data may be damaged if:

You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while it is reading or 
writing data.
You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static 
electricity or electric noise.

Do not attach any other material than the supplied label onto the label space. 
Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position.
Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.
Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the 
metal parts of the connecting section.
Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.”
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”
Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is:

extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun.
under direct sunlight.
very humid or subject to corrosive substances.

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 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.

The supplied CD-ROM disc includes the User’s Guides for this unit (Japanese, 
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

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

If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL:  
http://www.adobe.com/

  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.

  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.

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.

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  NETWORK indicator (green)

The indicator lights up or flashes in green when the camera is connected to 
the network.
The indicator goes off when the camera is not connected to the network.

  Memory Stick slot

Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) into the slot.

Insert the “Memory Stick” with its front side towards the bottom of the 
camera.

  PC card slot

This slot is used for the optional SNCA-CFW1/SNCA-CFW5* wireless card or 
recommended ATA memory card.
In case of the wireless card: Insert the SNCA-CFW1 or SNCA-CFW5* into a 
commercially available type II-PCMCIA adaptor and insert the adaptor into 
the PC card slot.
In case of the recommended ATA memory card: Insert the “Memory Stick” 
into the optional PC card adapter and insert the adapter into the PC card slot.

Insert the PC card with its front side towards the bottom of the camera.
For the verified ATA memory cards, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

  PC card lever

Press the lever to remove the PC card from the PC card slot.

  POWER indicator (green)

When the power is supplied to the camera, the camera starts checking the 
system. If the system works normally, this indicator lights up.

  Lens

The four edges of an image may be dark depending on the zoom position. 
This is a phenomenon related to the structure of the camera, and does not 
cause a problem.

*  SNCA-CFW5 is not available in some countries and areas. For details, contact your 

authorized Sony dealer.

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  DC IN 12 V/AC IN 24 V (power input) terminal

Connect to a 12V DC or 24V AC power supply system.

  I/O (Input/Output) port
 

This port is provided with an RS-232C port, two sensor inputs and two 
alarm outputs.

1

Sensor In 1 +

2

Sensor In 1 – (GND)

3

Sensor In 2 +

4

Sensor In 2 – (GND)

5

Alarm Out 1 +

6

Alarm Out 1 –

7

Alarm Out 2 +

8

Alarm Out 2 –

9

GND

10

GND

11

RS232C . RX

12

RS232C . TX

  LAN (network) port (RJ45)
 

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

   (video output) connector (BNC type)
 

Outputs a composite video signal.

   (line output) jack (minijack, monaural)
 

Connect a commercially available speaker system with the built-in 
amplifier.

   (microphone input) jack (minijack, monaural)
 

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

 Reset switch
 

To reset the camera to the factory default settings, supply the power to 
the camera, while holding down this switch with a pointed object.

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  Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes
 

When installing the camera on the ceiling, fix the supplied ceiling 
brackets to these holes.

  Screw hole for fall-prevention wire rope
 

When installing the camera on the ceiling, fix the supplied fall-prevention 
wire rope to this hole using the supplied screw M4×8.

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