Sony PXW-Z280 V5.0 User manual

Wireless Network
Connection
Setup Guide
Rev. 3.00
Software Version
PXW-Z280 V5.0 / PXW-Z190 V4.1
5-027-485-12 (1)
© 2019 Sony Corporation

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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. File Naming using Planning Metadata ............................ 9
2.2.2. Proxy Auto Upload..........................................................10
2.2.3. Upload to FTP Server ......................................................10
2.3. RTMP/RTMPS Streaming .................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Preparation
3.1. Network Environment....................................................... 13
3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ........................................................13
3.1.2. Wireless LAN....................................................................14
3.1.3. Wired LAN........................................................................14
3.1.4. Connected via Smartphone ............................................14
3.2. Network Client Mode (NCM) ............................................. 15
3.3. FTP Server......................................................................... 15
3.4. USB Headset Connection for Intercom .............................16
Chapter 4 Setup To-Do List
4.1. To-Do List for “Live Streaming”......................................... 17
4.2. To-Do List for “Intercom Operation”................................. 17
4.3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control”..........................18
4.4. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning Metadata” ....18
4.5. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload”..................................18
4.6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”...............................19
4.7. To-Do List for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming” .........................19
Chapter 5 Common Setup
5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution...................................... 20
5.2. Assembling ..................................................................... 20

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5.3. Network Settings ..............................................................21
5.3.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ........................................................21
5.3.2. Wireless LAN .................................................................. 23
5.3.3. Wired LAN ......................................................................28
5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only) .............30
5.3.5. Network 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 ..................................................................36
5.5.3. Wired LAN ......................................................................36
5.5.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only) .............36
5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test...................... 37
5.6.1. C3 Portal.......................................................................... 37
5.6.2. Network RX Station........................................................38
Chapter 6 Setup for “Live Streaming”
6.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 39
6.2. Streaming Test................................................................. 39
Chapter 7 Setup for “Intercom Operation”
7.1. Camcorder Settings ..........................................................40
7.2. Intercom Test ...................................................................40
Chapter 8 Setup for “Camera Remote Control”
8.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 41
8.2. Camera Remote Test........................................................ 41
Chapter 9 Setup for “File Naming using Planning Metadata”
9.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 42
9.2. Planning Metadata Handling Test.................................... 43
Chapter 10 Setup for “Proxy Auto Upload”
10.1. Camcorder Settings ........................................................ 44
10.2. FTP Server Settings ........................................................ 44
10.3. FTP Server Communication Test..................................... 46
10.3.1. Checking Operation using the Menu ...........................46
10.3.2. Checking Operation using a Web Browser.................. 47

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Chapter 11 Setup for “Upload to FTP Server”
11.1. Camcorder Settings ........................................................ 49
11.2. FTP Server Settings......................................................... 49
11.3. FTP Server Communication Test ..................................... 49
Chapter 12 Setup for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming”
12.1. Camcorder Settings ........................................................ 50
12.2. RTMP/RTMPS Server Communication Test......................53
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
13.1. Network.......................................................................... 54
13.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem...................................................... 54
13.1.2. Wireless LAN ................................................................. 55
13.1.3. Wired LAN ..................................................................... 55
13.2. Network Client Mode ..................................................... 56
13.3. Use Cases ........................................................................57
13.3.1. Live Streaming ...............................................................57
13.3.2. Camera Remote Control................................................57
13.3.3. Intercom Operation.......................................................57
13.3.4. File Naming using Planning Metadata .........................57
13.3.5. Proxy Auto Upload ....................................................... 58
13.3.6. Upload to FTP Server.................................................... 59
13.3.7. RTMP/RTMPS Streaming.............................................. 60
Chapter 14 Appendix
14.1. Certificate Format for FTPS ..............................................61
14.2. Certificate Format for RTMPS ..........................................61
14.2.1. Installing an Individual Certificate.................................61
14.2.2. Updating Default Certificates ...................................... 62
14.3. Streaming using the RTMPS Protocol............................. 62
14.4. Status Displayed on View Job List Screen ...................... 63
14.5. Precautions Regarding Specifications............................ 63
14.6. Precautions Regarding Security..................................... 64
Revision History

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Chapter 1Overview
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-Z280/Z190 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 12.
Terminology
“Network RX Station” refers to “PWS-100RX1/PWS-110RX1/PWS-110RX1A” devices.
“CCM” refers to the “Connection Control Manager” of “C3 Portal” or “Network RX Station”.
Trademarks
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
C3 Portal is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Chapter 2Use Cases
This section shows the typical use cases. Each use case may vary by the number of users. Choose the use
case that is most similar to your operation for reference.
2.1. Live Workflow in C3 Portal Example Use Cases
The following diagram shows three typical use cases.
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Live Streaming
QoS Stream
Intercom Operation
*1
Intercom
Camera Remote Control
Remote Control
SNS output
SDI output
Camera Operators
in the field
*1: Not supported on shoulder camcorders.
Studio Operators
in the station

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2.1.1. Live Streaming
Live streaming with QoS control is supported with C3 Portal or Network RX Station.
2.1.2. Intercom Operation
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
Single or Dual Link
RX side CCM (C3 Portal / Network RX Station)
Network RX Station QoS Streaming receiving server
Single or Multi point Distribution
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
QoS Stream SNS output
SDI output
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
QoS Stream
Cloud Services
i.e. C3 Portal
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Intercom
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
Streaming Receiver
PWS-110RX1A
USB Headset
(3rd Party)
USB Audio Interface
(3rd party)
Intercom System
(3rd party)

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2.1.3. Camera Remote Control
Supported camera remote control functions
• Zoom/Iris/etc. control
• “ALL File” management
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Intercom Settings
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side CCM (C3 Portal / Network RX Station)
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Lens Settings
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side CCM (C3 Portal / Network RX Station)
CCM “ALL File” Management
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
Remote Control
*) This feature is most likely used in
“One-man Reporter” case.

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2.2. File Workflow in C3 Portal Example Use Cases
The following diagram shows three typical use cases.
2.2.1. File Naming using Planning Metadata
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Clip Naming Setting
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side CCM: Planning Metadata Handling
C3 Portal
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
Proxy Clip upload
Select Clips / Select a
part of clips
(Partial Transfer)
File Naming
Hi-Res Clip upload
File Naming with
Planning Metadata
Proxy Auto-Upload
Upload to FTP server
NRCS
(3rd party)
News
Story
FTP Server
(3rd party)
Preview & Select Clips
or
Rough-cut Edit
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
NRCS
(3rd party)
News
Story
Assign and Load “News Story” as
planning metadata from CBM or Cloud
Service (i.e. C3 Portal) to camcorders.
Camcorder automatically sets a file
name with title of planning metadata
for both Proxy Clips and Hi-Res ones.

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2.2.2. Proxy Auto Upload
2.2.3. Upload to FTP Server
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Auto Upload (Proxy)
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side FTP Server Settings
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
FTP Server
(3rd party)
Pre-configure the destination of
storage space to where camera
upload Proxy clips automatically.
Upload Proxy Clips automatically
to FTP server, Cloud Services like
C3 Portal, Ci Media Cloud.
C3 Portal
Shoulder Camcorders
e.g. PXW-X400
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
Studio Operators
in the station
FTP Server
(3rd party)
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
specifying in-point and out-point
(Partial Transfer)
Transfer to FTP server.
(Proxy or High-res)

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Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Remote File Transfer
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side CCM File List UI
Proxy Playback and Proxy File Pull
CCM Cut Edit using Proxy
Request to camcorder for Partial File Transfer

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2.3. RTMP/RTMPS Streaming
Internet
Handheld Camcorders
e.g. PXW-Z280/Z190
Camera Operators
in the field
*1: Not supported on shoulder camcorders.
Stream Directly to Major Online Platforms
*1
Live Streaming
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side –

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Chapter 3Preparation
Prepare the following items before setting up your camcorder in each use case.
Appropriate network settings and Network Client Mode settings are needed for each use case.
3.1. Network Environment
The supported network environments for internet connection are as follows.
•4G/LTEUSBModem
• Wireless LAN
•WiredLAN
• Connected via smartphone
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.
“Dual Link” works with two 4G/LTE USB modems, or one 4G/LTE USB modem and one wireless LAN station
network. In this case, use of different carriers is recommended for stable network performance.
Before attaching a 4G/LTE USB modem to the camcorder, check the operation on your computer.
In particular, if you install a new SIM or replace the SIM, check the modem’s settings on the computer.
If you replace the SIM with a SIM from another carrier, you need to reset the APN (Access Point Name).
To connect 4G/LTE USB modems directly to the unit, the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the top of the
unit becomes Modem1, and the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the rear of the unit becomes Modem2.
The USB 2.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the top of the unit can be connected to a dedicated USB hub
(CBK-DL1). In this case, the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the rear of the unit cannot be used for modem
connections. When using a USB hub, port 1 of the USB hub becomes Modem1, and port 2 becomes
Modem2.
USB 2.0 type A
connector
USB 3.0 type A connector
USB 2.0 type A
connector
USB 3.0 type A
connector
Modem 1
Modem 2
Modem 1 Modem 2

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3.1.2. Wireless LAN
Check the wireless LAN router’s settings before configuring the camcorder’s network settings.
The following information is required.
• SSID and password
• Whether the IP address is set by DHCP or manually
• Whether DNS is set automatically or manually
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
Connect a smartphone to the camcorder using a USB cable, and connect to the Internet via the
smartphone.
Connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 type A connector or USB 3.0 type A connector as described in the
“3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem” section. Do not connect the smartphone to the camcorder using a USB hub.
Refer to the Operating Instructions for details.
Use the C3 Portal App (hereinafter referred to as the “C3P App”) on the smartphone to configure the
connection to the C3 Portal cloud service.

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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)
•Portnumber
•Username
• Password
The following operations can also be configured.
•Streaming
• Controlling the camera from the CCM UI
• Applying camera settings once only or continuously using an “ALL File”.
Network Client Mode can be registered in NCM Settings1 to 3, and the name to be displayed for each preset
can be set.
You can also change the name from the preset number (for example, “MyCCM”).
3.3. FTP Server
An FTP server must be prepared for file transfers.
The following information is required.
• Server URL or IP address
•Username
• Password
• Whether FTP connection operates in active or passive mode
For secure transfer, the use of FTPS is recommended.

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To use FTPS, you must check the encryption method and server certificate revocation checking method,
and obtain a root certificate.
1 Check the FTP server.
Check the encryption method of the FTP server.
The PXW-Z280/Z190 supports TLS 1.2, 1.1, and 1.0.
Check the server certificate revocation checking method.
The revocation checking method should be either CRL or OCSP.
Note that the PXW-Z190 supports only CRL.
2 Obtain a root certificate.
Download the root certificate of the server certificate issuer (certificate authority) from the
certificate authority site.
Check that the encoding type of the certificate is PEM (base64).
3.4. USB Headset Connection for Intercom
Connect a USB headset to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector (A) on the rear of the unit.
A USB headset cannot be connected using a USB hub.
Intercom calls can be initiated and terminated from the CCM or from C3 Portal.

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Chapter 4Setup To-Do List
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”
4.2. To-Do List for “Intercom Operation”
Table 2. To-Do List for “Intercom Operation”
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 6.1. Camcorder Settings
6 6.2. Streaming Test
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 6.1. Camcorder Settings
6 7.2. Intercom Test

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4.3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control”
Table 3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control”
4.4. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning
Metadata”
Table 4. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning Metadata”
4.5. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload”
Table 5. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload”
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 8.1. Camcorder Settings
6 8.2. Camera Remote Test
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 9.1. Camcorder Settings
6 9.2. Planning Metadata Handling Test
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 10.1. Camcorder Settings
6 10.2. FTP Server Settings
7 10.3. FTP Server Communication Test

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You can also use the C3P App on a smartphone to configure Proxy Auto Upload settings.
Table 6. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload” using a Smartphone
4.6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”
Table 7. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”
You can also use the C3P App on a smartphone to configure Upload to FTP Server settings.
Table 8. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server” using a Smartphone
4.7. To-Do List for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming”
Table 9. To-Do List for “RTMP/RTMPS Streaming”
No. See
1 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only)
2 5.5. Network Communication Test
3 10.1. Camcorder Settings
4 10.3. FTP Server Communication Test
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
3 5.5. Network Communication Test
4 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
5 11.1. Camcorder Settings
6 11.2. FTP Server Settings
7 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test
No. See
1 5.3.4. Connection via Smartphone (PXW-Z280 only)
2 5.5. Network Communication Test
3 11.1. Camcorder Settings
4 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test
No. See
1 5.3. Network Settings
2 12.1. Camcorder Settings
3 12.2. RTMP/RTMPS Server Communication Test

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Chapter 5Common Setup
5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution
Table 8. Equipment List
5.2. Assembling
There are no option devices for attachment.
USB modem Commercially-available product