Sony SNC-M3W Pan/Tilt IP Wireless Network Camera w/Audio
by Sony

List Price: $349.95
Category: Digital Camera
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Digital product summary information

• 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

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Summary of Sony SNC-M3W Pan/Tilt IP Wireless Network Camera w/Audio

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

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

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.

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