Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Use Cases 2.1. Live Workflow in XDCAM air Example Use Cases ....6 2.1.1. Live Streaming ..............7 2.1.2. Intercom Operation............7 2.1.3. Camera Remote Control ..........8 2.2. File Workflow in XDCAM air Example Use Cases....9 2.2.1.
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5.3.3. Wired LAN ..............25 5.3.4. Networks Combinations ..........26 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings ......... 28 5.5. Network Communication Test.......... 29 5.5.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ............29 5.5.2. Wireless LAN ..............29 5.5.3. Wired LAN ..............30 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test.......31 5.6.1.
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Chapter 11 Setup for “Upload to FTP Server” 11.1. Camcorder Settings ............40 11.2. FTP Server Settings............40 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test ........40 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.1. Network................41 12.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem............41 12.1.2. Wireless LAN ..............42 12.1.3.
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This Setup Guide describes the preparation for the use cases listed on the following pages, and the daily checks required when using the Sony PXW-Z280/Z190 camcorder. Common items for use cases are listed in chapters 3 and 5, and individual items for each use case are listed separately in chapters 4 and 6 to 11.
Live Streaming e.g. PXW-X400 XDCAM air QoS Stream SNS output Intercom Operation SDI output Intercom Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Camera Remote Control Remote Control Camera Operators Studio Operators in the field in the station *1: Shoulder camcorder does not supported.
Shoulder Camcorders e.g. PXW-X400 QoS Stream SNS output Cloud Services Handheld Camcorders i.e. XDCAM air e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 QoS Stream SDI output Camera Operators Studio Operators in the field in the station Live streaming with QoS control is supported with XDCAM air or Network RX Station.
CCM (XDCAM air / Network RX Station) 2.1.3. Camera Remote Control Shoulder Camcorders e.g. PXW-X400 XDCAM air Remote Control Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 *) This feature is most likely used in “One-man Reporter” case. Camera Operators Studio Operators in the field in the station Supported camera remote control functions •...
File Naming News Story XDCAM air Proxy Auto-Upload Proxy Clip upload Preview & Select Clips Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Rough-cut Edit Upload to FTP server Hi-Res Clip upload FTP Server Select Clips / Select a (3rd party) part of clips (Partial...
XDCAM air Pre-configure the destination of storage space to where camera upload Proxy clips automatically. Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Upload Proxy Clips automatically to FTP server, Cloud Services like FTP Server XDCAM air, Ci Media Cloud. (3rd party)
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Setup checkpoints TX side Camcorder Settings: Remote File Transfer Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN) RX side CCM File List UI Proxy Playback and Proxy File Pull CCM Cut Edit using Proxy Request to camcorder for Partial File Transfer...
3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem The supported USB modem models vary depending on the country or region. For details, contact a Sony professional sales representative. “Single Link” and “Dual Link” are both supported for the Live Streaming Operation use case. “Single Link” uses one network, while “Dual Link” uses multiple networks for streaming.
3.1.2. Wireless LAN Check the wireless LAN router’s settings before configuring the camcorder’s network settings. The following information is required. • SSID and password • Whether the IP address is set by DHCP or manually • Whether DNS is set automatically or manually 3.1.3.
3.2. Network Client Mode (NCM) Check the XDCAM air or Network RX Station settings information before configuring the camcorder’s network client mode settings. The following information is required. • URL or IP address for Connection Control Manager (CCM) • Port number •...
3.4. USB Headset Connection for Intercom Connect a USB headset to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the rear of the unit. A USB headset cannot be connected using a USB hub.
Setup To-Do List Chapter This section describes the “To-Do List” for each use case. The Network settings and Network Client Mode settings are common to each use case. 4.1. To-Do List for “Live Streaming” Table 1. To-Do List for “Live Streaming” 5.2.
4.3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control” Table 3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control” 5.2. Assembling 5.3. Network Settings 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings 5.5. Network Communication Test 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test 8.1. Camcorder Settings 8.2. Camera Remote Test 4.4.
4.6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server” Table 6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server” 5.2. Assembling 5.3. Network Settings 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings 5.5. Network Communication Test 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test 11.1. Camcorder Settings 11.2.
Common Setup Chapter 5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution Table 7. Equipment List USB modem CBK-DL1 5.2. Assembling See the Operating Instructions for the PXW-Z280/PXW-Z190.
5.3. Network Settings Select Network > Access Authentication in the setup menu, and set User Name and Password. For security, set the user name and password by yourself. It is recommended that you set a password with a sufficiently long character string that is hard to guess by others, and that you store it safely.
The 3G/4G icon appears on the LCD panel. “12.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. 5.3.2. Wireless LAN 5.3.2.1. Wireless LAN Station mode settings Select Network > Wireless LAN in the setup menu, and set Setting to Station Mode. Note The conditions under which a wireless LAN can be used are determined by the combination with other networks and video outputs (SDI/HDMI/VIDEO).
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Select Network > ST Mode Settings > Scan Networks in the setup menu, then scan for available networks. The device scans for networks and displays a list of detected SSIDs. Select an SSID. A password setting dialog appears. Enter the password for the SSID, select the Done button. and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button. Check the DHCP and DNS settings, select the Connect button, and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button.
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“12.1.2. Wireless LAN” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. To set the SSID and other settings manually Select Network > ST Mode Settings > Manual Register in the setup menu, and enter the SSID, password and other settings. Select the Connect button on the menu screen, and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button.
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5.3.2.2. Wireless LAN Access Point mode settings Select Network > Wireless LAN in the setup menu, and set Setting to Access Point Mode. Network > AP Mode Settings > Camera SSID & Password in the setup menu becomes enabled. Check the SSID and password. Other wireless LAN devices can now be connected to the camcorder using the SSID and password.
When the connection is successful, the following screen appears in the web browser. 5.3.3. Wired LAN Select Network > Wired LAN in the setup menu, and set Setting to On. Note The conditions under which a wired LAN can be used are determined by the combination with other networks and video outputs (SDI/HDMI/VIDEO).
Select Network > Wired LAN > Detail Settings in the setup menu. Select whether to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP or set the IP address manually, and select whether to obtain DNS automatically or set DNS manually. Select the Set button on the menu screen, and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button. When the connection is successful, the LAN icon appears.
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Modem1 Modem2 Wired LAN Wireless LAN Operation Dual Link: Uses Wired LAN and Wireless LAN. Single Link: Uses Wired LAN. Dual Link cannot be used. Single Link: Uses Wired LAN. Dual Link cannot be used. Single Link: Uses Wireless LAN. Network function is disabled.
5.4. Network Client Mode Settings Check that the Date Time settings in System > Clock Set are correct before configuring the Network Client Mode settings. Network Client Mode presets can be configured in NCM Settings 1 to 3. The following procedure describes how to set NCM Settings1 as an example. Select Network >...
5.5. Network Communication Test 5.5.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem After attaching and configuring a 4G/LTE USB modem, the next step is test for network communication via the USB modem. “3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB It is recommended that you test the USB modem using a computer beforehand (see Modem”...
5.5.3. Wired LAN After configuring a wired LAN, the next step is to test for network communication via the wired LAN. Turn on the camcorder, and check that the LAN status indicator appears on the camcorder LCD screen. When the network connection is working correctly, the LAN status indicator appears. “12.1.3.
5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test After the network communication test is successful, the next step is to test Network Client Mode. Select Network > Network Client Mode > NCM Settings Select in the setup menu, and select NCM Settings1. Note NCM Settings1 is used as an example.
After activation, the icon appears on the camcorder LCD screen and thumbnails appear on the CCM UI screen. “12.2. Network Client Mode” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. 5.6.2. Network RX Station Select Network > Network Client Mode in the setup menu, and set Setting to On. Start communication with the CCM of Network RX Station.
Setup for “Live Streaming” Chapter 6.1. Camcorder Settings Because of some system restrictions, “Live Streaming” is not available in the following cases. Check the camcorder settings. – When System > Rec Format > Codec is set to DVCAM(MXF) in the setup menu –...
Setup for “Intercom Operation” Chapter 7.1. Camcorder Settings The intercom function is not available in following cases. – When Camera > Focus > Face Detection AF is set to Face Only AF or Face Priority AF in the setup menu –...
Setup for “Camera Remote Control” Chapter 8.1. Camcorder Settings For camera remote operation, set Camera Control to Enable in the Network Client Mode settings. “5.4. Network Client Mode Settings” For details, see 8.2. Camera Remote Test After checking that Network Client Mode communication is successful, you can check camera remote operation.
Setup for “File Naming using Planning Metadata” Chapter 9.1. Camcorder Settings For setting file names using planning metadata, the following settings must be configured on the camcorder. Select Media > Clip Naming in the setup menu, and set Auto Naming to Plan. Select LCD/VF >...
Setup for “Proxy Auto Upload” Chapter 10.1. Camcorder Settings For automatically uploading proxy files, the following setting must be configured on the camcorder. Select Network > File Transfer in the setup menu, and set Auto Upload (Proxy) to On. When Auto Upload (Proxy) is set to On, the uploading of proxy files to a destination server occurs after proxy recording ends.
10.3. FTP Server Communication Test Check communication with the FTP server. 10.3.1. Checking Operation using the Menu Select Thumbnail > Transfer Clip (Proxy) > Select Clip in the setup menu. Select a clip, and start the file transfer. Select Network > File Transfer > View Job List in the setup menu. Check that the specified clip is being transferred.
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Select clips and click the Transfer button on the web page. The Transfer Confirm dialog appears. Select Upload Server, enter the destination directory, and click the Transfer button. Display the Job List screen. Status: “Waiting” indicates that file transfer is pending. If a problem arises, an error message is displayed.
Setup for “Upload to FTP Server” Chapter 11.1. Camcorder Settings No specific settings need to be configured on the camcorder. 11.2. FTP Server Settings “10.2. FTP Server Settings” 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test “10.3. FTP Server Communication Test”...
Troubleshooting Chapter 12.1. Network 12.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem Problem: Cannot connect to network via modem Display or Message Reason & Solution 3G/4Gx icon is displayed Cannot connect to carrier communication network. “3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem” Check that there is a SIM in the modem (see Check that there is a carrier radio wave signal.
12.1.2. Wireless LAN Problem: Cannot connect to network via Wi-Fi Display or Message Reason & Solution Only lower left dot of wireless SSID or Key (Password) is incorrect. “5.3.2. Wireless LAN” LAN icon is displayed (See Searching for an access point. Check the Wi-Fi access point.
12.2. Network Client Mode Problem: Cannot connect to CCM Display or Message Reason & Solution NCM icon is displayed Camcorder has not been activated from the CCM UI of XDCAM air. Check whether the CCM UI whether Settings > Resource > Transmitter > TX setting is set to Pending.
12.3. Use Cases 12.3.1. Live Streaming Problem: Cannot start streaming Display or Message Reason & Solution STRM icon is not displayed Streaming cannot start in the following cases. • Camcorder is operating in DVCAM recording format (System > Rec Format > Codec is set to DVCAM(MXF)) •...
12.3.5. Proxy Auto Upload Problem: Cannot get proxy files Display or Message Reason & Solution “Waiting” is displayed in Job List While streaming, uploading of files is disabled. “6 Setup for “Live Streaming”” status of View Job List screen Check whether streaming is working or not (see (Network >...
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Problem: Cannot get original files Display or Message Reason & Solution “Waiting” is displayed in Job List While streaming, uploading of files is disabled. “12.3.1. Live Streaming” status of View Job List screen Check whether streaming is working or not (see (Network >...
12.3.6. Upload to FTP Server Problem: Cannot get proxy files Display or Message Reason & Solution “Waiting” is displayed in Job List While streaming, uploading of files is disabled. “6 Setup for “Live Streaming”” status of View Job List screen Check whether streaming is working or not (see (Network >...