Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial User manual

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Wired LAN Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
EOS-1D X Mark II (G)

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Using the camera’s wired LAN functions enables you to do the
following:
Introduction
What You Can Do Using the Wired LAN Functions
Use EOS Utility to shoot, view, and
download images remotely
FTP Transfer
WFT Server
Transfer images to an FTP server
Synchronize time between the same
camera models
Use a web browser to shoot, view, and
download images remotely
EOS Utility
Smartphone
Sync the Camera Time
Use a smartphone to shoot, view, and
download images remotely

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Chapter List
Introduction 2
Basic Network Settings 7
Transferring Images to an FTP Server 21
Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility 39
Operating Remotely Using WFT Server 43
Operating Remotely Using a Smartphone 59
Synchronizing the Camera Time 67
Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting 71
Checking and Operating Connection Settings 75
Troubleshooting Guide 87
Reference 103
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Introduction 2
Chapter List ...................................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 6
Basic Network Settings 7
LAN Cable Connection..................................................................... 8
Preparation....................................................................................... 9
Basic Communication Function Settings........................................ 12
Displaying the Connection Wizard ................................................. 16
Transferring Images to an FTP Server 21
Configuring FTP Server Connection Settings ................................ 22
Transferring Images Individually..................................................... 27
Batch Transfer ................................................................................ 32
Viewing Transferred Images........................................................... 37
Operating Remotely Using EOS Utility 39
Configuring EOS Utility Connection Settings ................................. 40
Using EOS Utility............................................................................ 42
Operating Remotely Using WFT Server 43
Configuring WFT Server Connection Settings ............................... 44
Displaying WFT Server .................................................................. 46
Viewing Images .............................................................................. 49
Shooting Remotely [Camera control] ............................................. 51
Shooting Remotely [Simple control] ............................................... 56
Operating Remotely Using a Smartphone 59
Configuring Smartphone Connection Settings ............................... 60
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone .................................. 62
Specifying Viewable Images........................................................... 64
Contents

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Contents
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Synchronizing the Camera Time 67
Synchronizing the Time...................................................................68
Terminating the Connection and Reconnecting 71
Terminating the Connection ............................................................72
Reconnecting ..................................................................................73
Checking and Operating Connection Settings 75
Displaying the Connection Settings Screen....................................76
Changing Settings...........................................................................78
Saving and Loading Settings ..........................................................82
Function Settings Screen................................................................84
Troubleshooting Guide 87
Responding to Error Messages ......................................................88
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................100
Checking Network Settings...........................................................101
Reference 103
Creating and Registering Captions...............................................104
Setting IP Address Manually.........................................................106
Wired LAN Specifications..............................................................108
Index ............................................................................................. 113

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 In this manual, the term “access point” indicates wireless LAN access
points, wireless LAN routers, etc. that relay a LAN connection.
These instructions should be followed only after setting up your LAN
and FTP server environments. For information about setting up the
environments, refer to the documentation provided with each device
or contact the manufacturer.
Read the Camera Instruction Manual and familiarize yourself with
operating the camera before following the instructions on camera
options.
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power
switch is set to <1>.
It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. are
set to their defaults.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Image transfer, remote shooting, or viewing images requires adequate
knowledge of configuring your wired LAN and FTP server. Canon cannot
provide support for configuring wired LANs or FTP servers.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the
camera from erroneous network or FTP server settings. In addition, Canon
cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the
camera.
When using wired LAN functions, establish appropriate security at your
own risk and discretion. Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or
damage caused by unauthorized access or other security breaches.

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Basic Network Settings
Complete the basic network settings by using the menu
screen on the camera’s LCD monitor.

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Connecting a LAN Cable
Open the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal
cover, then connect the camera to a
computer, access point, etc. with a
LAN cable.
Use a highly shielded Category 5e or higher STP (Shielded Twisted
Pair) Gigabit Ethernet cable.
The connection types shown below are available for connecting the
camera to a computer, smartphone, etc. over a LAN.
LAN Cable Connection
LAN Cable
Connection Types
LAN cable
Wireless
Access point or
router
LAN cable
LAN cable

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The connection instructions help you connect the camera to a network
that is already set up.
Connect a device such as a computer or smartphone to the network in
advance so that you can connect it to the camera.
[FTP trans.]
You can transfer captured images to an FTP server.
Images can be automatically transferred as you shoot them, or you
can select images to be transferred later.
Computer Operating Systems
Use of [FTP trans.] requires that one of the following operating
systems be installed on a computer. In addition, the computer must
be set up as an FTP server in advance.
• Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro
• Windows 7 (Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for
32- or 64-bit systems)
• Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition for
32- or 64-bit systems)
For instructions on setting up a computer as an FTP server, refer to
the documentation provided with each device or contact the
manufacturer.
Note that the following operating systems cannot be used
because FTP server functionality is not provided.
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows Vista Home Premium or Home Basic Edition
Preparation

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Preparation
[EOSUtility]
You can perform remote shooting over a wired LAN using EOS
Utility (EOS software).
In addition to remote shooting, almost all EOS Utility camera
operations are supported, because this option utilizes a wired LAN
instead of an interface cable.
Requires a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software) installed.
[WFTserver]
You can perform advanced remote shooting or view images stored
in the camera by connecting to the camera from a web browser on a
computer, smartphone, or other device, as easily as accessing a
Web site.
Browsers
The following operating systems and web browsers have been
confirmed to be compatible with this camera. Depending on your
environment, operation may differ.
Windows 8.1, Windows 7: Google Chrome Ver. 44
Windows 8.1, Windows 7: Internet Explorer 11
OS X (operating system version 10.10): Safari Ver. 8.0
iOS (operating system version 8.4): Safari
Android (operating system version 4.4): Google Chrome
* Operation on the above operating systems and web browsers cannot be
guaranteed for all the terminals.
* Not available unless the web browser is set to allow cookies.
* Not available unless the web browser is set to use JavaScript.
* Movies cannot be played back unless the web browser supports HTML 5.

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Preparation
[Smartphone]
You can perform basic remote shooting or view images stored in the
camera on a smartphone or tablet.
To use this function, the camera must be connected to an access
point over a wired LAN.
In addition, the dedicated application Camera Connect (free of
charge) must be installed on a smartphone on which iOS or
Android is installed.
• Camera Connect can be downloaded from the App Store or
Google Play.
• For the operating system versions supported by Camera Connect,
refer to the download site of Camera Connect.
• The interface and functionality of the camera and Camera Connect
are subject to change due to firmware updates for the camera or
application updates for Camera Connect, iOS, Android, etc. In
such a case, features of the camera or Camera Connect may differ
from sample screens or operation instructions in this manual.
In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, “smartphone”
refers to smartphones and tablets.
[Sync time between cameras]
You can set the master camera time on up to 10 slave cameras.
Note that even after synchronization, there will be a slight margin of
error between master and slave camera time of ±0.05 seconds, at
most.
Set up multiple cameras of the same camera model.

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First, configure basic communication function settings.
1Turn the camera on.
2Select [Communication settings].
On the camera, press the <M>
button.
Under the [53] tab, select
[Communication settings], then
press <0>.
3Select [Enable] in
[Communication func].
[Network settings] is now available.
Basic Communication Function Settings
Setting the Communication Function
If [z1: Multiple exposure] is set to any setting other than [Disable], [53:
Communication settings] cannot be selected.

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Basic Communication Function Settings
Set a nickname (for identification) for the camera.
When the camera is connected to another device over a LAN, the
nickname will be displayed on the device.
1Select [Communication settings].
Under the [53] tab, select
[Communication settings], then
press <0>.
2Select [Network settings].
Set [Communication func] to
[Enable], then select [Network
settings].
3Select [Nickname].
Registering a Nickname

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Basic Communication Function Settings
4Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering
characters, see the next page.
Enter any characters between 1 to 10
characters in length.
5Exit the setting.
When you are finished, press the
<M> button.
Select [OK] on the confirmation
dialog and press <0> to return to
the menu screen.
The basic settings for the communication function are now complete.
For information on syncing the camera time, see the explanation
starting on page 67. For information on other functions, see the
explanations starting on page 16.
Since the nickname is mandatory information for a LAN connection, you
cannot delete all the characters.
By default, the camera name will be displayed for the nickname.

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Basic Communication Function Settings
Changing the entry area
Press the <Q> button to toggle
between the top and bottom entry
areas.
Moving the cursor
Use <5> or <9> in the top area to
move the cursor.
Entering text
In the bottom area, use <5> or <9> to select a character, then
press <0> to enter it.
You can check how many characters you have entered, and how
many more can be entered, by referring to [*/*] on the upper right of
the screen.
Deleting a character
Press the <L> button to delete one character.
Finishing the text entry
Press the <M> button to confirm what you have entered and
exit. If a confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Canceling the text entry
Press the <B> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a
confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Virtual Keyboard Operation

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This section describes the process following the connection
instructions. If an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting Guide” in
Chapter 9 (p.87) and check the settings.
Pressing the shutter button or other camera controls during
configuration using the connection instructions will close the
connection instructions. Do not press the shutter button or other
controls until configuration is finished.
Under the [52] tab, set [Auto power off] to [Disable]. If auto power
off is activated, the connection instructions will be closed during the
configuration process.
1Select [Communication settings].
Under the [53] tab, select
[Communication settings], then
press <0>.
2Select [Network settings].
Set [Communication func] to
[Enable], then select [Network
settings].
3Select [Connection settings].
Displaying the Connection Wizard

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Displaying the Connection Wizard
4Select [SET*].
5Select [Connection wizard].
The [Select communication
method] screen is displayed.
The <Y> lamp on the camera will
blink in green.
6Select the communication
method.
Select the communication method by
referring to page 9.
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.
7Select [Wired].
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.

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Displaying the Connection Wizard
8Select [Auto setting].
Select [OK] and press <0> to
display the setting screen for the
communication method (p.19).
If [Auto setting] results in an error or
if you want to specify the settings
manually, see page 106.
The IP address can only be set automatically in environments using DHCP
servers, or access points or routers with DHCP server functionality, such
that IP addresses and related settings are assigned and configured
automatically.

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Displaying the Connection Wizard
The following instructions are for settings screens that vary depending
on the communication method. Read the page that introduces the
selected communication method.
FTP Transfer
Chapter 2 (p.21)
EOS Utility
Chapter 3 (p.39)
WFT Server
Chapter 4 (p.43)
Smartphone
Chapter 5 (p.59)
Completing Settings for the Communication Method

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