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- Page 1 5-025-287-12 (1) Wireless Network Connection Setup Guide Rev. 2.00 PXW-FX9 Software Version 3.0 © 2020 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 3 5.3.3. Wired LAN ..............28 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone ..........29 5.3.5. Networks Combinations ..........32 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings ......... 34 5.5. Network Communication Test.......... 35 5.5.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ............35 5.5.2. Wireless LAN ..............35 5.5.3. Wired LAN ..............36 5.5.4.
- Page 4 11.2. FTP Server Settings............50 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test ........50 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.1. Network................51 12.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem............51 12.1.2. Wireless LAN ..............52 12.1.3. Wired LAN ..............52 12.2. Network Client Mode ............53 12.3. Use Cases ............... 54 12.3.1.
- Page 5 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-FX9 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.
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Page 6: Chapter 2 Use Cases
The following diagram shows three typical use cases. Live Streaming PXW-FX9 QoS Stream SNS output Intercom Operation SDI output Intercom Other Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Camera Remote Control Remote Control Camera Operators Studio Operators in the field in the station *1: Not supported on the PXW-FX9. -
Page 7: Live Streaming
2.1.1. Live Streaming C3 Portal PXW-FX9 QoS Stream SNS output Cloud Services i.e. C3 Portal Other Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 SDI output QoS Stream Streaming Receiver e.g. PWS-110RX1A Camera Operators Studio Operators in the field in the station Live streaming with QoS control is supported with C3 Portal or Network RX Station. -
Page 8: Camera Remote Control
2.1.3. Camera Remote Control PXW-FX9 C3 Portal Remote Control Other 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 •... -
Page 9: File Workflow In C3 Portal Example Use Cases
2.2. File Workflow in C3 Portal Example Use Cases The following diagram shows three typical use cases. NRCS File Naming with (3rd party) Planning Metadata PXW-FX9 File Naming News Story Proxy Auto-Upload Preview & Select Clips Proxy Clip upload Other Handheld... -
Page 10: Proxy Auto-Upload
2.2.2. Proxy Auto-Upload PXW-FX9 C3 Portal Pre-configure the destination of storage space to where camera upload Proxy clips automatically. Other Handheld Camcorders e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190 Upload Proxy Clips automatically to FTP server, Cloud Services like C3 Portal, Ci Media Cloud. -
Page 11: Upload To Ftp Server
2.2.3. Upload to FTP Server C3 Portal PXW-FX9 Access camcorder to see Proxy clips list by Camera GUI, CBM or cloud service (i.e. C3 Portal) Preview Proxy clips remotely. Select clips / Select a part of clips by... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Preparation
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. -
Page 13: Wired Lan
3.1.3. Wired LAN Check Wired LAN settings before configuring the camcorder’s network settings. The following information is required. • Whether the IP address is set by DHCP or manually • Whether DNS is set automatically or manually 3.1.4. Connected via Smartphone "5.1. -
Page 14: Network Client Mode (Ncm)
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 •... -
Page 15: Ftp Server
Check the FTP server. 1 Check the encryption method of the FTP server. The PXW-FX9 supports TLS 1.2, 1.1, and 1.0. 2 Check the server certificate revocation verification method. The revocation verification method should be either CRL or OCSP. -
Page 16: Chapter 4 Setup To-Do List
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. -
Page 17: To-Do List For "File Naming Using Planning Metadata
4.4. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning Metadata” Table 3. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning Metadata” 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 9.1. Camcorder Settings 9.2. -
Page 18: To-Do List For "Upload To Ftp Server
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. -
Page 19: Chapter 5 Common Setup
Common Setup Chapter 5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution Table 8. Equipment List USB modem 4G/LTE dongle XDCA-FX9 Extension unit for PXW-FX9... -
Page 20: Assembling
5.2. Assembling To use a 4G/LTE modem or wired LAN, attach the XDCA-FX9 to the PXW-FX9. For details about attachment, refer to the Operating Instructions for the PXW-FX9. Modem 2 Modem 1... -
Page 21: Network Settings
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. - Page 22 If a codec that uses RAW is currently selected, the following screens appear prompting you to select a codec that does not use RAW. Select a codec and a video format. Items whose settings will be changed, other than video output and wireless LAN, are displayed. Press the OK button to change the settings and enable the modem.
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Page 23: Wireless Lan
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. Select Network > ST Mode Settings in the setup menu, and set Camera Remote Control to Enable. Select Network >... - Page 24 Select an SSID. The destination connection setup screen appears. Check the password, DHCP and DNS settings, select the Connect button, and press the multi-function dial. The camcorder starts connecting to the wireless LAN access point. When the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi mode status indicator appears.
- Page 25 “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 multi-function dial.
- Page 26 5.3.2.2. Wi-Fi 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.
- Page 27 For details, refer to the “Displaying the Web Remote Control” section in “Using Web Remote Control” in chapter 4 “Network Functions” in the PXW-FX9 Operating Instructions. Note You can find the user name and password in Network > Access Authentication > Show Settings.
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Page 28: Wired Lan
5.3.3. Wired LAN Note Network > Wired LAN in the setup menu is grayed out if an Extension Unit is not attached. Select Network > Wired LAN in the setup menu, and set Setting to On. 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. -
Page 29: Connection Via Smartphone
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 multi-function dial. When the connection is successful, “Connected”... - Page 30 Select Network > Setup for Mobile App > Setup in the setup menu. If a codec that uses RAW is currently selected, the following screens appear prompting you to select a codec that does not use RAW. Select a codec and a video format. Items whose settings will be changed for the network connection, excluding function selections, are displayed.
- Page 31 The following screen appears. Note Recording and playback operations are not possible while the settings are being changed. 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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Page 32: Networks Combinations
5.3.5. Networks Combinations You can use a wireless LAN and modem, and wireless LAN and wired LAN network interfaces simultaneously. The following table shows the settings for the use of each interface for network client mode, streaming, and file transfers. Modem1 Modem2 Wired LAN... - Page 33 5.3.5.1. IP address conflicts IP address conflicts may occur when using multiple network interfaces simultaneously, depending on the settings. IP addresses within the same segment may overlap, preventing successful communication. The following table shows the IP address conflict pattern and the operation that results. IF connection (startup) order Operation Modem 1...
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Page 34: Network Client Mode Settings
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 >... -
Page 35: Network Communication Test
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”... -
Page 36: Wired Lan
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 the Wired LAN status on the camcorder LCD screen. When the network connection is working correctly, “Connected” is displayed for Wired LAN status on the Network Status screen. -
Page 37: Network Client Mode Communication Test
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. -
Page 38: Network Rx Station
“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. When communication is successful, the icon appears on the camcorder LCD screen and thumbnails appear on the CCM UI screen. -
Page 39: Chapter 6 Setup For "Live Streaming
Setup for “Live Streaming” Chapter 6.1. Camcorder Settings Streaming is not supported when S&Q Motion or Interval Rec is set to On. Set both S&Q Motion and Interval Rec to Off. 6.2. Streaming Test After checking that Network Client Mode communication is successful, you can check QoS streaming. This test is controlled from the CCM UI. -
Page 40: Chapter 7 Setup For "Intercom Operation
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Page 41: Chapter 8 Setup For "Camera Remote Control
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. -
Page 42: Chapter 9 Setup For "File Naming Using Planning Metadata
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 TC/Media > Clip Name Format in the setup menu, and set Auto Naming to Plan. - Page 43 Select Monitoring > Display On/Off in the setup menu, and set Clip Name to On.
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Page 44: Planning Metadata Handling Test
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. -
Page 45: Chapter 10 Setup For "Proxy Auto Upload
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. -
Page 46: Ftp Server Settings
“Uploading Files” section in chapter 4 “Network Functions” in the PXW-FX9 Operating Instructions. 2 If using FTPS, load the root certificate for the FTP server into the PXW-FX9 and change the name of the root certificate to “certification.pem”. -
Page 47: Ftp Server Communication Test
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. -
Page 48: Checking Operation Using A Web Browser
10.3.2. Checking Operation using a Web Browser Access the camcorder using a web browser, and open the Slot SD/MS page. 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. - Page 49 Status: “Waiting” indicates that the transfer is pending. When a problem arises, error message is displayed. “Completed” indicates that the transfer was successful.
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Page 50: Chapter 11 Setup For "Upload To Ftp Server
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”... -
Page 51: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 12.1. Network 12.1.1. 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. -
Page 52: Wireless Lan
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. -
Page 53: Network Client Mode
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 C3 Portal. Check whether Settings > Resource > Transmitter > TX setting is set to Pending in the CCM UI. -
Page 54: Use Cases
Reason & Solution When Network >Network Client Mode >Streaming Quality in the setup menu is set to “Normal” on the PXW-FX9, only “Middle” or lower can be selected for QoS Streaming >Network range on Network RX Station or C3 Portal. -
Page 55: Proxy Auto Upload
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 >... -
Page 56: Upload To Ftp Server
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 >... -
Page 57: Chapter 13 Appendix
Appendix Chapter 13.1. 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----- •... -
Page 58: Precautions Regarding Specifications
WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA RECORDED ON THE INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM, RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL SERVER OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS. -
Page 59: Revision History
Revision History Date Description Revision September, 2020 1st Revision 1.00 November, 2021 2nd Revision 2.00...