Canon EOS-1D Mark II Digial User manual

Wired LAN Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of February 2012. For information on
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EOS-1D X wired LAN functions enable the following operations.
Wired LAN Functions
Transfer images to an FTP
server
Use a web browser to
capture, view, and
download images remotely
Use EOS Utility to capture,
view, and download images
remotely
View images on a DLNA-
compatible TV or other
devices
FTP Transfer
EOS Utility
WFT Server
Media Server
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Synchronizing the Camera Time
Slave camera
Master camera
Slave camera
Master camera
LAN cable
LAN cable
Hub
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These instructions assume that your wired LAN and FTP server
settings are complete. For details on configuring these settings, refer
to the documentation provided with the respective equipment.
Terms in brackets [ ] indicate button or icon names or other
software elements. Brackets also denote camera menu items.
Page numbers in parentheses indicate where you can find additional
information.
These instructions assume that you have read the Camera
Instruction Manual and are familiar with operating the camera.
Sections of this manual labeled with the following symbols contain
information of the corresponding nature.
: Warnings to avoid potential problems are labeled with a caution
symbol.
: Supplemental information is labeled with a note symbol.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.
All other corporate and brand names in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Using the camera for remote image transfer, capture, or viewing 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.
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Chapter List
Introduction 2
Basic Network Settings 9
Transferring Images to an FTP Server 21
Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43
Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49
Using the Camera as a Media Server 65
Managing Settings Information 69
Synchronizing the Camera Time 79
Troubleshooting 83
Reference 99
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Introduction
Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................................... 4
Chapter List ...................................................................................................... 5
Contents ........................................................................................................... 6
Basic Network Settings 9
LAN Cable Connection ................................................................................... 10
Getting Ready ................................................................................................ 11
Displaying the Connection Wizard.................................................................. 12
Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type.................................... 14
Configuring Network Settings ......................................................................... 17
Transferring Images to an FTP Server 21
Configuring FTP Communication Settings ..................................................... 22
Automatic Image Transfer After Each Shot .................................................... 25
Transferring Images Individually..................................................................... 30
Batch Transfer................................................................................................ 34
Checking Image Transfer History ................................................................... 40
Viewing Transferred Images........................................................................... 42
Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43
Configuring EOS Utility Communication Settings........................................... 44
Using EOS Utility ............................................................................................ 48
Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49
Configuring WFT Server Communication Settings......................................... 50
Displaying WFT Server................................................................................... 52
Viewing Images .............................................................................................. 54
Remote Capture [Camera control].................................................................. 57
Remote Capture [Simple control] ................................................................... 61
Remote Capture ............................................................................................. 63
Using the Camera as a Media Server 65
Configuring Media Server Communication Settings....................................... 66
Displaying Captured Images on a Television ................................................. 67
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Contents
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6Managing Settings Information 69
Checking Settings ........................................................................................... 70
Changing Settings........................................................................................... 72
Saving and Loading Settings .......................................................................... 76
Synchronizing the Camera Time 79
Synchronizing the Time................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting 83
Handling Error Messages................................................................................ 84
Checking Network Settings ............................................................................. 97
Reference 99
Creating and Registering Captions ............................................................... 100
Index ............................................................................................................. 114
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Basic Network Settings
Complete the basic network settings by following
connection instructions on the camera menu screen.
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Connecting a LAN Cable
Open the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal
cover and connect the LAN cable.
Use a highly shielded Category 5e or higher STP (Shielded Twisted
Pair) Gigabit Ethernet cable.
LAN Cable Connection
LAN Cable
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The connection instructions help you connect the camera via a wired
LAN connection.
Set up the EOS-1D X and computer in advance so that you can connect
the camera to the computer via wired LAN.
Set up a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar
media player so that it is ready for use after the EOS-1D X is
connected.
* DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance
Getting Ready
[FTP trans.], [EOSUtility], [WFTserver]
[MediaServ.]
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This section’s explanation follows the flow of the connection
instructions. If an error is displayed, see “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 8
(p.83) and check the settings.
Pressing the shutter button or other camera controls during
configuration will cause the connection instructions to close. Do not
press the shutter button or other controls until configuration is
finished.
On the [
5 2] tab, set [Auto power off] to [Disable]. If auto power off
is activated, the connection instructions will close during the
configuration process.
1Turn the camera on.
2Display the communication
functions menu.
On the camera, press the <7>
button.
On the [53] tab, select
[Communication settings] and
press <0>.
3Select [Communication func].
Set [Communication func] to
[Enable], and then press <0>.
X[Network settings] is now available.
4Select [Network settings].
Displaying the Connection Wizard
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Displaying the Connection Wizard
5Select [Connection wizard].
XThe [Select communication
method] screen is displayed.
XThe <Y> lamp on the camera
starts blinking.
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Turn the <5> dial to select the
communication method, and then
press <0>.
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.
• FTP trans.
Select this option to 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 your computer. In addition, the computer
must be set up as an FTP server in advance.
• 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)
• Windows XP Professional
• Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7
For instructions on setting up your computer as an FTP server, refer
to the computer documentation.
The following operating systems cannot be used because FTP
server functionality is not provided.
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows Vista Home Premium/Home Basic Edition
• Windows XP Home Edition
Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type
Selecting the Communication Method
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Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type
• EOSUtility
Select this option for remote capture over a wired LAN using the EOS
Utility software included with your camera.
In addition to remote capture, all camera operations in EOS Utility are
supported. With this option, a wired network is used instead of the USB
cable.
Requires a computer with EOS Utility (software included with
EOS-1D X cameras) installed.
• WFTserver
Select this option for remote capture over a wired LAN with the
EOS-1D X acting as a server.
Additionally, images on a memory card in the camera can be viewed
and downloaded to a computer.
The camera can be accessed in the same way as browsing a web
page, by users at up to three computers.
Computer Operating Systems
Any computer with a web browser can be used, regardless of the
operating system.
Devices other than computers that feature a web browser can also
be used. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript,
WFT Server functions will be limited. Also note that devices with
limited performance may display images more slowly, and
downloading images to these devices may not be possible.
• MediaServ.
Select this option to view images on a memory card in the camera over
a wired LAN on a television.
This function requires a DLNA-compatible television, digital photo
frame, or similar media player.
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Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type
Make sure [Wired] is selected, and
then press <0>.
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.
Selecting the LAN Type
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Turn the <5> dial to select a
configuration method for the network
settings, and then press <0>.
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.
[Auto setting]
Settings otherwise configured with [Manual setting] can be
configured automatically. However, in environments using DHCP
servers or routers supporting DHCP server functions, the IP address
and similar settings must be assigned and configured automatically.
If an error is displayed, select [Manual setting] regardless of
whether the IP address and similar settings are automatically
assigned and configured.
[Manual setting]
The [IP address set.] screen is displayed
after you select [Manual setting]. If [Auto
setting] results in an error, select [Manual
setting]. The IP address you enter must be
the IP address assigned to the camera.
Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask],
[Gateway], and [DNS address] on each
screen as they are displayed.
If you are not sure what to enter, see page 97, “Checking Network
Settings,” or ask the network administrator or another person
knowledgeable about the network.
When entering numbers for the IP
address, subnet mask, and so on, press
<0> to move the input position and turn
the <5> dial to enter the number.
Configuring Network Settings
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Configuring Network Settings
The following instructions are for setting screens that vary depending
on the communication method (FTP Transfer, EOS Utility, WFT Server,
or Media Server), as shown below. Read the page that describes the
selected communication method.
FTP trans.
Chapter 2 (p.21)
EOSUtility
Chapter 3 (p.43)
Completing Settings for the Communication Method
Windows 7 and Windows Vista Users
Before performing the operations described from page 43, perform the
operations below. If these operations are not performed, the WFT Pairing
Software described on page 44 may not start.
Open the [C Drive] [Program Files] [Canon] [EOS Utility] 
[WFTPairing] folder (in this order), and then double-click the [WFT
FirewallSettings] icon.
After performing this operation, perform the operations described from
page 43.
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Configuring Network Settings
WFTserver
Chapter 4 (p.49)
MediaServ.
Chapter 5 (p.65)
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Configuring Network Settings
The virtual keyboard is displayed when entering the server name and
other information.
Switching between input areas
To switch between input areas, press the
<Q> button.
Moving the cursor
To move the cursor, turn the <5> dial.
You can also move the cursor using
<9>.
Entering text
In the bottom input area, turn the <5>
dial to move the cursor and press <0>
to enter text.
You can also move the cursor using
<9>.
You can check how many characters you
have entered by referring to [*/32] in the
upper-right corner of the screen.
Deleting text
If you make a mistake, press the <L>
button to erase characters.
Confirming entries
Press the <7> button to confirm
what you have entered and go to the
next screen.
Canceling entries
Press the <6> button to erase the
entry and return to the previous screen.
Virtual Keyboard Operation
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