Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Use Cases 2.1. Live Workflow in C3 Portal 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 C3 Portal Example Use Cases ....9 2.2.1.
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5.3. Network Settings ..............21 5.3.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ............21 5.3.2. Wireless LAN ..............23 5.3.3. Wired LAN ..............28 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only) .....30 5.3.5. Network Combinations ..........32 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings ......... 34 5.5. Network Communication Test.......... 35 5.5.1.
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Chapter 11 Setup for “Upload to FTP Server” 11.1. Camcorder Settings ............49 11.2. FTP Server Settings............49 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test ........49 Chapter 12 Setup for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming” 12.1. Camcorder Settings ............50 12.2. RTMP/RTMPS Server Communication Test......53 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting 13.1.
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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 12.
Use Cases Chapter This section shows the typical use cases. Each use case may vary by the number of users. Choose the use case that is most similar to your operation for reference. 2.1. Live Workflow in C3 Portal Example Use Cases The following diagram shows three typical use cases.
2.1.1. Live Streaming Shoulder Camcorders e.g. PXW-X400 C3 Portal QoS Stream SNS output Cloud Services Handheld Camcorders i.e. C3 Portal 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 C3 Portal or Network RX Station. Setup checkpoints TX side Camcorder Settings...
Setup checkpoints TX side Camcorder Settings: Intercom Settings Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN) RX side CCM (C3 Portal / Network RX Station) 2.1.3. Camera Remote Control Shoulder Camcorders e.g. PXW-X400 C3 Portal Remote Control Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 *) This feature is most likely used in “One-man Reporter”...
2.2. File Workflow in C3 Portal Example Use Cases The following diagram shows three typical use cases. NRCS Shoulder Camcorders (3rd party) File Naming with e.g. PXW-X400 Planning Metadata C3 Portal File Naming News Story C3 Portal Proxy Auto-Upload Proxy Clip upload Preview &...
2.2.2. Proxy Auto Upload Shoulder Camcorders e.g. PXW-X400 C3 Portal 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 C3 Portal, Ci Media Cloud.
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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...
2.3. RTMP/RTMPS Streaming Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Stream Directly to Major Online Platforms Internet Live Streaming Camera Operators in the field *1: Not supported on shoulder camcorders. Setup checkpoints TX side Camcorder Settings Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN) RX side –...
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 C3 Portal 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 •...
To use FTPS, you must check the encryption method and server certificate revocation checking method, and obtain a root certificate. Check the FTP server. Check the encryption method of the FTP server. The PXW-Z280/Z190 supports TLS 1.2, 1.1, and 1.0. ...
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” 5.3.
4.3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control” Table 3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control” 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.
You can also use the C3P App on a smartphone to configure Proxy Auto Upload settings. Table 6. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload” using a Smartphone 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only) 5.5. Network Communication Test 10.1. Camcorder Settings 10.3.
Common Setup Chapter 5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution Table 8. Equipment List USB modem Commercially-available product 5.2. Assembling There are no option devices for attachment.
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.
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The 3G/4G icon appears on the LCD panel. “13.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. 5.3.1.2. PXW-Z280 Select Network > Modem in the setup menu, and set Setting to On. Display the function selection screen, select the video output and wireless LAN functions to use simultaneously with the modem, and press the Next button.
Press the OK button to change the settings and enable the modem. When the modem is connected, the 3G/4G icon ( ) appears on the LCD panel. When USB tethering is enabled and connected to the smartphone, the tethering icon ( ) appears on the LCD panel.
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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 to connect. The destination connection setup screen appears.
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Check the DHCP and DNS settings, select the Connect button, and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button. The camcorder starts connecting to the wireless LAN access point. When the connection is successful, the Station mode status indicator appears. “13.1.2. Wireless LAN” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section.
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Select the Connect button on the menu screen, and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button. When the connection is successful, the wireless LAN status indicator appears. “13.1.2. Wireless LAN” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. 5.3.2.2.
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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. After connecting to a camcorder, you can access the web server of the camcorder using a web browser. For details, refer to the “Displaying the Web Remote Control”...
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).
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Select Network > Wired LAN in the setup menu, and set Camera Remote Control to Enable. Access to the web server of the camcorder is enabled. 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. “13.1.3. Wired LAN” If you experience any difficulty, see in the Troubleshooting section. 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only) You can configure network settings from a smartphone by installing the C3P App on the smartphone.
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Display the function selection screen, select the video output and wireless LAN functions to use simultaneously with the modem, and press the Next button. Note When using a network, there may be restrictions on the video output and wireless LAN settings that can be used.
When the configuration is completed, the 2D code, user name, password, and camcorder serial number are displayed. Note For security, take care that the password and QR code are not revealed to unintended third parties. Scan the 2D code using the C3P App installed on a smartphone, or enter the displayed user name and password to connect to the camcorder.
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Modem1 Modem2 Wired LAN Wireless LAN Operation Dual Link cannot be used. Single Link: Uses Modem2. Dual Link cannot be used. Single Link: Uses Wired LAN. Wireless LAN can be used for Content Browser Mobile remote control. Dual Link cannot be used. Single Link: Uses Wired LAN.
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 Settings1 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”...
5.5.2. Wireless LAN After configuring a wireless LAN, the next step is to test for network communication via the wireless LAN. Turn on the camcorder, and check that the wireless LAN status indicator appears on the camcorder LCD screen. When the network connection is working correctly, the wireless LAN status indicator appears. “13.1.2.
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. “13.2. 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 > Display On/Off in the setup menu, and set Clip Name to On. 9.2. Planning Metadata Handling Test After communication with the CCM using Network Client Mode is successful, planning metadata files can be downloaded using the CCM UI. When a planning metadata file is downloaded to your camcorder, clip names change to the content of the Title element of the planning metadata file.
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 or Chunk. When Auto Upload (Proxy) is set to On, the uploading of proxy files to a destination server occurs after recording ends.
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Select Network > File Transfer > Default Upload Server in the setup menu, and set Server1 (item name in the list box is Display Name).
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. Status: “Waiting” indicates that file transfer is pending. If a problem arises, an error message is displayed. “Completed” indicates that the transfer was successful. 10.3.2. Checking Operation using a Web Browser If “NCM: RX Server” is selected for FTP Server, this test is controlled from the CCM UI. If you are using your own FTP server, you can test proxy file transfer using a web browser.
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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”...
Setup for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming” Chapter 12.1. Camcorder Settings Because of some system restrictions, “RTMP/RTMPS 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 −When Recording >...
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The Streaming Setting Transfer application is software used to create a settings file for RTMP/RTMPS. For details, visit the Sony Professional products web site. Select File > Network Public Key > Key Export in the setup menu to save the public key on a memory card.
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Load the settings file into the camcorder. Select Network > RTMP/RTMPS > RTMP Settings1 in the setup menu. Insert the memory card containing the settings file into the Utility SD/MS slot, and select Load Utility SD/MS > Load in the menu. Select the Set button on the menu screen and press the SEL/SET dial or SET button to load the settings.
12.2. RTMP/RTMPS Server Communication Test Set Network > RTMP/RTMPS > Setting in the setup menu to On to start streaming. The RTMP/RTMPS streaming “RTMP STRM” icon appears when streaming starts.
Troubleshooting Chapter 13.1. Network 13.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem Problem: Cannot connect to network via modem Display or Message Reason & Solution Modem connection error icon is Cannot connect to carrier communication network. “3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem” displayed Check that there is a SIM in the modem (see Check that there is a carrier radio wave signal.
13.1.2. Wireless LAN Problem: Cannot connect to network via wireless LAN 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 wireless LAN access point.
13.2. 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 C3 Portal. Check whether the CCM UI whether Settings > Resource > Transmitter > TX setting is set to Pending.
13.3. Use Cases 13.3.1. 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)) •...
13.3.5. 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 >...
13.3.6. 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 >...
13.3.7. RTMP/RTMPS Streaming Problem: Cannot start streaming Display or Message Reason & Solution RTMP STRM icon is not displayed Network > RTMP/RTMPS > Setting in the setup menu is set to Off. RTMP/RTMPS streaming Connecting to the RTMP/RTMPS server. connection icon is displayed RTMP/RTMPS streaming error An error occurred with the connection to the RTMP/RTMPS server.
Appendix Chapter 14.1. Certificate Format for FTPS • File format (encoding) – PEM • File name – “certification.pem” (all lower-case letters) • File structure – Root certificate only, between the following delimiters. An intermediate certificate is not included. ----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- (Your Root certificate) -----END CERTIFICATE----- •...
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