Connecting To The Internet; Connecting Using A Modem/Smartphone - Sony PXW-Z190T Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting to the
Internet
You can connect the camcorder to the Internet
using a modem, smartphone, wired LAN, or
wireless LAN.
Note
• The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required
to use a modem/smartphone and the wired LAN
function.
Connecting using a modem/
smartphone
You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via
a 3G/4G network by attaching an optional modem
to the unit.
Attaching and using more than one modem/
smartphone at the same time enables high-quality
streaming in network client mode, using two lines
for higher quality streaming and device
redundancy.
For details about compatible modems and
smartphones, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.
Notes
• A modem/smartphone cannot be used at the same time
as a wired LAN.
• A modem/smartphone cannot be used when using a
BP-35 battery pack.
Modem/smartphone and video output
combinations
A modem/smartphone cannot be used if both of
Output On/Off (page 101) >SDI and HDMI in the
Video menu are set to On.
Both are set to On by default in Output On/Off.
To use a modem/smartphone, set either of the two
outputs in Output On/Off to Off.
To use a modem/smartphone and wireless LAN at
the same time, set all outputs in Output On/Off to
Off.
Note
• When using a modem/smartphone and video output at
the same time, the brightness of the LCD screen
decreases.
Attaching a modem/smartphone to the
camcorder
Attach a modem/smartphone to the camcorder
using one of the following methods.
Attaching to the USB 2.0 (HOST)
connector or USB 3.0 (HOST) connector
Attach a modem that supports the USB standard
of the corresponding connector. Two modems/
smartphones can be used simultaneously by
connecting modems/smartphones to both
connectors.
Notes
• Attach/remove the modem/smartphone while the
camcorder is turned off.
• When using a modem/smartphone connected to a
dedicated hub, a modem/smartphone connected to the
USB 3.0 (HOST) connector cannot be used.
Connecting a modem/smartphone to a
dedicated USB hub (CBK-DL1) connected
to the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector
One or two modems/smartphones can be
connected to a dedicated USB hub connected to
the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector.
Notes
• Attach/remove the modem/smartphone and dedicated
USB hub while the camcorder is turned off.
• When a dedicated hub is connected, a modem/
smartphone connected to the USB 3.0 (HOST)
connector cannot be used.
Connecting to a network
1
Turn the camcorder on.
2
Set Modem >Setting in the Network
menu to On.
Note
• It may take some time (about 1 minute) to connect to a
3G/4G network. Wait until the network status indicator
(page 14) "modem/smartphone" icon shows a strength
of 1 or higher on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
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