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Sony PWS-110RX1A Help Manual

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NETWORK RX STATION
PWS-110RX1A
Ver. 1.21 or later
This Help Guide describes systems for live streaming on the Internet using the PWS-110RX1A.
It describes the required steps for connecting to a camcorder in the field, registering and configuring PWS-110RX1A
units, and starting streaming.
Overview
Features
System Configuration Examples
Setup and Operation Flow
Starting and Exiting
Turning Devices On
Launching the Connection Control Manager Admin Screen
Updating a Certificate
Importing a Certificate
Screen Description
Structure of the Streaming Screen
Structure of the File Transfer Screen
Structure of the Settings Screen
Receiver System Settings
Configuring Network Settings
Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences
Registering Receivers
Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings
Transmitter Device Settings
Setting the Wireless Adapter to Network Client Mode
Setting the Camcorder to Network Client Mode
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  • Page 1 Ver. 1.21 or later This Help Guide describes systems for live streaming on the Internet using the PWS-110RX1A. It describes the required steps for connecting to a camcorder in the field, registering and configuring PWS-110RX1A units, and starting streaming. Overview...
  • Page 2 Streaming Operations Starting Streaming Displaying the Camcorder Control Screen Displaying Shooting Locations on a Map File Transfer Operations Transferring Camcorder Clips to an FTP Server Intercom Operations Intercom Operations Others Adding Licenses Supported Formats Restrictions Trademarks 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3 You can also transfer video files (clips) stored on an SD card in the camcorder to an external FTP server using control from a PWS-110RX1A unit. The PWS-110RX1A is comprised by a Streaming Receiver that receives the streaming video, and a Connection Control Manager that manages the connections between the camcorder and the unit. The Connection Control Manager has a web GUI that can be displayed using a web browser on a client PC, and can be used to manage multiple connections simultaneously.

  • Page 4: System Configuration Examples

    PWS-110RX1A unit acting as both streaming receiver and connection manager, and another unit acting as a streaming receiver. When using a multiple unit configuration, control the units from a web browser on a client PC, and not the PWS-110RX1A units themselves.
  • Page 5 When transferring files from camcorder to FTP server You can transfer video files (clips) stored on an SD card in the camcorder to an FTP server. Configure the FTP server on the same network as the PWS-110RX1A unit, as shown below. When using an intercom You can make calls between the broadcast station and units in the field using camcorders with an intercom function.
  • Page 6 Network storage connected to the same network as a PWS-110RX1A unit can be used to store video images during streaming. When storing video images during streaming, control the unit from a web browser on a client PC, and not the PWS- 110RX1A unit itself.
  • Page 7 Configure the required network settings to connect the PWS-110RX1A units installed within a broadcasting station with the camcorders in the field or with XDCAM pocket. Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences Configure the preferences on one PWS-110RX1A unit within the system to function as the Connection Control Manager. Registering Receivers Register all PWS-110RX1A units that will operate as streaming receivers in the Connection Control Manager using the Initialization Tool.

  • Page 8: To Turn The Power Off

    Note There is no power switch on the PWS-110RX1A. The unit is in either standby state or on state when the power cord is connected. The power can be completely turned off by disconnecting the power cord, but first check that the PWS-110RX1A is in standby state (On/Standby button indicator is lit red) before removing the power cord.
  • Page 9 [RELEASE] will appear when the administrator (the user specified in [CCM] tab – [System] – [Username (1)] on the Settings screen) attempts to log in. Click the [RELEASE] button to terminate all sessions. To ensure security, make sure to change the user name and password. Related Topic Starting Streaming 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 10 PWS-110RX1A Ver. 1.21 or later Updating a Certificate If the host name of the PWS-110RX1A is changed or the certificated has expired, use the following procedure to update the certificate. Launch a command prompt (administrator) using the following procedure. Sign in to Windows.

  • Page 11: Importing A Certificate

    Click the [Next] button, then click the [Finish] button. Register the PWS-110RX1A host name in the hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts). You can check the host name by running the hostname command from the command prompt of the PWS-110RX1A. After registering, check that you can access “https://<PWS-110RX1A_host_name>:443”.
  • Page 12 Help Guide NETWORK RX STATION PWS-110RX1A Ver. 1.21 or later Structure of the Streaming Screen The Streaming screen displays the devices that perform streaming and controls for starting/stopping streaming. 1. Global header Click the tabs and icons to move between screens.

  • Page 13: Preview Area

    In thumbnail view, thumbnails, streaming status (Streaming/Unstable/Stopped/Reserved/Offline), names of transmitting devices (camcorder model or XDCAM pocket), names of receiving devices (PWS-110RX1A units), bit rate, and streaming loss rate are displayed. The icon is displayed on the thumbnails when streaming video is saved to a file on the PWS- 110RX1A side.
  • Page 14 Controls streaming operation. Start button: Starts streaming. When using SRT, the receiver goes online in SRT listener mode. Follow the instructions on the screen to start streaming from the SRT caller. Stop button: Stops streaming. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 15 Help Guide NETWORK RX STATION PWS-110RX1A Ver. 1.21 or later Structure of the File Transfer Screen The File Transfer screen is used to configure settings for transferring clips from a camcorder to an FTP server. It is used to specify the clips to transfer and to control transfer jobs.
  • Page 16 Clear Completed Jobs: Deletes jobs after completion of transfer to an FTP server from the list. Related Topic Structure of the Streaming Screen Transferring Camcorder Clips to an FTP Server Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 Structure of the Settings Screen The Settings screen is used to configure the Connection Control Manager, the transmitting camcorders, and receiving PWS-110RX1A units. You switch between pages using the tabs along the top of the screen. [CCM] tab Configures Connection Control Manager settings.
  • Page 18 If [XDCAM pocket Connection] items are changed, reconnect XDCAM pocket after saving the settings. Point to Point Connection Username: Enter the user name to use when logging in to the Connection Control Manager from a PWS-110RX1A that will transmit point-to-point streaming.
  • Page 19 H.265/HEVC is not enabled on the transmitter device. [Intercom] To use the intercom function, link the camcorder with the PWS-110RX1A on the receiver side under [Receiver Audio Ch.]. The audio channels must be registered beforehand using the Initialization Tool in order to use the intercom function. For details, see “Registering...
  • Page 20 Name: Enter the name to display in the Connection Control Manager. External Host Name: Enter the IP address or host name for accessing the PWS-110RX1A unit from the Internet. External Port Range: Enter the number of the first UDP port used for receiving streaming content from the Internet.
  • Page 21 Explorer as the save destination. The PWS-110RX1A system drive cannot be specified as a destination. To save to network storage, connect network storage to the same network as the PWS-110RX1A. For details, refer to the manual for the network storage.

  • Page 22: Configuring Network Settings

    Ver. 1.21 or later Configuring Network Settings Connect the PWS-110RX1A units to the network within the broadcasting station. To connect the PWS-110RX1A units to the camcorders in the field, it is also necessary to configure settings connecting the LAN and WAN within the broadcasting station and the camcorder settings.
  • Page 23 Ver. 1.21 or later Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences A single PWS-110RX1A unit within a system has the role of registering and managing the other PWS-110RX1A units, camcorders, and SDI outputs. Launch the Connection Control Manager of the PWS-110RX1A unit, and configure settings.
  • Page 24 Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 PWS-110RX1A Ver. 1.21 or later Registering Receivers Register the PWS-110RX1A units in the system using the Initialization Tool. This operation is supported on all PWS- 110RX1A units. Turn on the PWS-110RX1A unit for which to configure the streaming receiver preferences.
  • Page 26 Windows control panel. Connection to the Connection Control Manager is established, and the PWS-110RX1A unit is registered. When the configuration completion screen appears, click [OK]. Use the same procedure to register other PWS-110RX1A units as receivers. To initialize a streaming receiver Launch the Initialization Tool, and click [Reset].
  • Page 27 Select the PWS-110RX1A unit you want to configure. Enter the name of the PWS-110RX1A unit for display in the Connection Control Manager in [Name]. External Host Name: Enter the IP address or host name for accessing the PWS-110RX1A unit from the Internet.
  • Page 28 Configure network client mode. Turn on network client mode. Note For details about attaching and configuration, refer to the manuals for the camcorder and wireless adapter. Synchronize the date and time on the wireless adapter with the PWS-110RX1A. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 29 Open the settings menu on the camcorder. Configure network client mode. Turn on network client mode. Note For details about attaching and configuration, refer to the manual for the camcorder. Synchronize the date and time on the camcorder with the PWS-110RX1A. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 30 Connection Control Manager. Start shooting using XDCAM pocket. Note To stream in H.265/HEVC, you must enable H.265/HEVC in the XDCAM pocket settings. For details about XDCAM pocket settings and operation, refer to the Help for XDCAM pocket. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 31 Help Guide NETWORK RX STATION PWS-110RX1A Ver. 1.21 or later Starting Streaming Use the following procedure to start and stop streaming from the Streaming screen of the Connection Control Manager. Specify the transmitter device at the shooting location, and enable streaming transmission.
  • Page 32 When saving video images to a file or outputting video images via RTMP during streaming, control the unit from a web browser on a client PC, and not the PWS-110RX1A unit itself. Images streamed to the SDI 3 and 4 ports are not saved.
  • Page 33 Open the [Remote] tab in the Settings area, and click [Camera Control]. The control screen for the selected camcorder appears. The control screen may be displayed in a new tab in the web browser, depending on the camcorder model. Related Topic Structure of the Settings Screen 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 34 A new tab opens in the web browser, and displays the current location of the transmitter device on a map. Note The location display can be operated only when valid location information is obtained from the transmitting device. Related Topic Structure of the Streaming Screen 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 35 If the recording media format is FAT, files cannot be transferred using the [High-res. Clips] tab. The preview display may stop temporarily, depending on the network status and camcorder status. Related Topic Structure of the File Transfer Screen Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Intercom Operations

    To use the intercom function, set the [Intercom] switch to the ON position on the [Streaming] tab of the Streaming screen. The status of the intercom function is displayed on the [Intercom] switch. Offline: Intercom is offline on the transmitter side or the PWS-110RX1A side. Or the intercom function was disabled using the Initialization Tool.

  • Page 37: Adding Licenses

    Note For details about obtaining a license, consult your local Sony representative. Check the [Unique Device ID] of the device on which to use the license. Check the [Unique Device ID] of the device on which to use the license in [License] on the [CCM] tab of the Settings screen.

  • Page 38: Supported Formats

    When connecting an input signal to an SDI connector, connect an input signal with the same format as the SDI output. When connecting an input signal to an SDI connector, set the reference lock to Free Run. When locking to an external sync signal, input a synchronized SDI signal on the reference input. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 39 A short delay may occur after setting the camcorder (and wireless adapter) to network client mode until thumbnails are displayed in the Source area of the Connection Control Manager. Services may be modified, stopped, or terminated without notice. Sony does not assume any responsibility for services provided by third parties.
  • Page 40 Google and Google Chrome are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC. All other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarked items are not indicated by ® or ™ symbols in the text. 5-046-964-13(1) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation...

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