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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-RS1U 

SNT-RS3U

Owner’s Record

Model and serial numbers located

SNT-RS1U : bottom
SNT-RS3U : side
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.

CAUTION

The rating label is located on the bottom (SNT-RS1U only).

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.

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

WARNING

This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device 
in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-
outlet near the unit.
If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect 
device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

WARNING

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a 
different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:

1

 

Prevention against overloading of branch circuit

 

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an 
outlet on the rack, please make sure that the rack does not overload the 
supply circuit.

2

 

Providing protective earth

 

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied power from an 
outlet on the rack, please confirm that the outlet is provided with a 
suitable protective earth connection.

3

 

Internal air ambient temperature of the rack

 

When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the internal 
air ambient temperature of the rack is within the specified limit of this 
product.

4

 

Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven 
mechanical loading

 

When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure that the rack 
does not achieve hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical 
loading.

5

 

Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the 
equipment into consideration 

 

For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the 
specifications of the Operation Manual.

6

 

When performing the installation, keep the following space away 
from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.

 

Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more.

 

Right, Left: 4 cm (1.6 inches) or more.

When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of 
the ventilation and service operation.

Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right side panels, and 
vents of the fans.
Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to secure the 
operation area.

When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least 4 cm of space 
in the left and right sides.

WARNING

THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires 
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11 in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V 

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a 
different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.

WARNING

THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

1.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / 
Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each 
country if applicable.
2.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 
conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance 
Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

NOTICE

Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for 
the specific countries where this unit is to be used.

For kundene i Norge

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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 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.

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.

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 unit 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

When transporting the camera, 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 this product

This product is used by installing SNT-EX154 and/or SNT-EP154 units.
Mount multiple SNT-EX154 or SNT-EP154 boards in one unit to use as Video 
Network Station.

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, gives connection examples and explains how to 
set up the unit. Be sure to read the Installation Manual before operating.

Note 

Read this installation manual together with the installation manual of SNT-EX154 
or SNT-EP154.

User’s Guide (stored in the CD-ROM)

The User’s Guide describes how to set up the Video Network Station and how to 
control the unit via a Web browser.
After installing and connecting the Video Network Station correctly, operate by 
referring to this User’s Guide.

Using the CD-ROM Manuals

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.

Preparations

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. 

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 a 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 Parts

Front 

  Main power indicator

The indicator lights up in green when power is supplied to the unit.
SNT-RS3U has two main power indicators, A and B. Main power indicator B 
lights up when the (optional) redundant power supply unit (SNTA-RP1) is 
working.
By using the optional redundant power supply unit, the SNT-RS3U 
automatically switches the power source to the redundant power supply 
unit should an abnormal condition occur in the power unit, enabling stable 
operation of the system.

  NETWORK indicator (green)

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

  POWER indicator (green)

When the SNT-EX154/SNT-EP154 (mounted on this unit) receives power, a 
system check is performed.
The indicator lights up when the unit is operating properly.

Rear 

 

Ground

 

Reset switch

To reset the unit to the factory default settings, hold down this switch with a 
pointed object while power is being supplied to the unit.

  Power connector

(continued on the reverse side)

 2009 Sony Corporation    

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SNT-RS1U

SNT-RS3U

SNT-RS1U

SNT-RS3U

SNT-EX154 (option)

SNT-EX154 (option)

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