Product Description

Versatile, easy-to-install mini-dome camera that's ideal for discreet installation in virtually any environment.Delivering crisp, clear pictures at up to 30fps with QVGA resolution, the SNC-M3 is comprehensively equipped with a wide range of useful features including two-way audio, smart motion vector detection and email alarm notification.WLAN connectivity offers extra installation flexibility without the need for a cabled network connection.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42400 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Sony
• Model: SNC-M3W

Features

• Monitor any room in your home wirelessly from your PC's browser
• Allows up to 20 simultaneous users to monitor remotely
• Features embedded IP server and web page--no special software necessary
• Includes built-in microphone, external microphone input, and external microphone jack for two-way communication
• 120-degree pan range and 60-degree tilt range for wide-area monitoring

Amazon.com Product Description
Home security and peace of mind don't come any easier than this. The Sony SNC-M3W Pan/Tilt IP Wireless Network Camera with Audio is an all-in-one mini network color video camera that allows you to monitor any room in your home wirelessly from the convenience of your PC's browser. And with the added pan/tilt feature, you won't need to install additional cameras to monitor those larger rooms or areas in your home. With an IP server and web page embedded in the camera itself, you don't need any special software, and a simple wizard makes set-up a breeze.

Sony's browser-based monitoring software is simple, yet powerful.

The camera unit can be easily placed on your desktop without any special installation.

Featuring the MPEG-4 compression format, as well as the more widely used JPEG compression format, this camera provides smooth, streaming video and audio over networks, including those with low bandwidth.

Clear, Smooth Resolution
Featuring MPEG-4 data compression, as well as the widely-used JPEG compression formats, the Sony SNC-M3W offers clear, smooth reproduction of live moving images at frame rates up to 30 frames per second (fps) at 320x240 resolution. You can choose the compression format you prefer, as well as the image size. The 320 x 240-sized images offer a maximum frame rate of 30 fps, while 640 x 480-sized images provide clearer and more detailed viewing. What's more, the camera automatically adjusts the video bit rate to meet changing network conditions, allowing you to view your video images even at low bandwidths.

Audio Monitoring
Incorporating a built-in microphone, the Sony SNC-M3W also offers high-quality audio monitoring. For enhanced audio pick-up from the camera's location, the camera includes an external microphone jack, while a speaker output allows you to communicate with the remote site. This added feature greatly expands the capability of your monitoring abilities.

All-in-One Network Camera
The camera's built-in web server enables you to monitor live images and control cameras on any PC running a standard web browser without having to install any additional software. To begin monitoring your location, you simply connect the camera to a network, and you can immediately access the remote images on your networked PC.

The Convenience of Wireless Remote Operation The SNC-M3W supports the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless operation. This means that you can monitor those difficult and "out of the way" rooms and hallways without the need for dedicated (and often expensive) wiring. By going wireless, you can greatly expand your monitoring activities without adding to your budget.

Pan/Tilt Capability With pan and tilt capability, the SNC-M3W significantly increases the monitoring area for each camera that you set up. This feature is ideal for larger rooms or areas that require wider viewing ranges. The camera's 120-degree pan range (+60 to -60 degrees) and 70-degree tilt range (+10 to -60 degrees), means that you won't need extra cameras to monitor those larger spaces in your home.

Network Security Features
To enhance your monitoring options, the Sony SNC-M3W allows up to 20 simultaneous users (20 in JPEG mode and 10 in MPEG-4 mode) to monitor the images remotely. And when an alarm is triggered by the motion detection function (in MPEG-4 mode), a preset message can be sent to up to three e-mail addresses. This gives you the confidence of knowing that even when you're not viewing the images from your home directly, your home is still being closely monitored.

User-Friendly Controls and Flexible Installation
With the SNC-M3W, Sony has made monitoring your home as easy as possible. Camera settings, controls and monitoring are easy thanks to a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) on the PC monitor. In addition, the GUI background can be customized according to your preferences. Whether you mount the camera on a wall, ceiling, or on your desktop using the supplied camera stand, you'll be assured of peace of mind any time of day or night.

What's in the Box
SNC-M3W network camera, AC adapter, stand, wire, rubber foot, CD-ROM (users guide, supplied program), installation manual.

Customer Reviews

Nice product - no support
Sounds like that last guy had a problem somewhere between the keyboard and his chair :)The sony cam has a great picture and sound. Problems - it has NO support from Sony what-so-ever. If you are like the last guy - then you need support every step of the way.Also you cannot plug this product into your website in any way.The other major issue is that it ONLY works with IE, not firefox or any other browser. Generally I would say I regret buying this camera.

Poor Picture when using wireless
I found this camera frustrating. I couldn't get it to initilize when I first got it. I ended up having to ship it back to get it reset. Once I got it back I was very frustrated in setting it up. I finally got it hooked up on the LAN but needed to set up the WLAN. That took some doing but eventually I got it running. I put the camera up and the picture quality is poor at best. I'm not sure if it's because it's wireless or just the camera itself. I was hoping for a much better picture.

Excellent product
Will do the job. Excellent compared to other wireless IP cameras available these days.