Sony PXW-Z280 User manual

Wireless Network
Connection
Setup Guide
Rev. 1.00
Software Version 3.0
PXW-Z280/Z190
E-830-100-11 (1)
© 2019 Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Use Cases
2.1. Live Workflow in XDCAM air 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 XDCAM air 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
Chapter 3 Preparation
3.1. Network Environment....................................................... 12
3.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem ........................................................12
3.1.2. Wireless LAN....................................................................13
3.1.3. Wired LAN........................................................................ 13
3.2. Network Client Mode (NCM) .............................................14
3.3. FTP Server.........................................................................14
3.4. USB Headset Connection for Intercom ............................. 15
Chapter 4 Setup To-Do List
4.1. To-Do List for “Live Streaming”.........................................16
4.2. To-Do List for “Intercom Operation”.................................16
4.3. To-Do List for “Camera Remote Control”.......................... 17
4.4. To-Do List for “File Naming using Planning Metadata” .... 17
4.5. To-Do List for “Proxy Auto Upload”.................................. 17
4.6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”...............................18
Chapter 5 Common Setup
5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution.......................................19
5.2. Assembling ......................................................................19
5.3. Network Settings............................................................. 20
5.3.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem....................................................... 20
5.3.2. Wireless LAN ................................................................... 21

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5.3.3. Wired LAN ...................................................................... 25
5.3.4. Networks Combinations ................................................26
5.4. Network Client Mode Settings ......................................... 28
5.5. Network Communication Test.......................................... 29
5.5.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem .......................................................29
5.5.2. Wireless LAN ..................................................................29
5.5.3. Wired LAN ......................................................................30
5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test.......................31
5.6.1. XDCAM air........................................................................31
5.6.2. Network RX Station ........................................................ 32
Chapter 6 Setup for “Live Streaming”
6.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 33
6.2. Streaming Test................................................................. 33
Chapter 7 Setup for “Intercom Operation”
7.1. Camcorder Settings .......................................................... 34
7.2. Intercom Test ................................................................... 34
Chapter 8 Setup for “Camera Remote Control”
8.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 35
8.2. Camera Remote Test........................................................ 35
Chapter 9 Setup for “File Naming using Planning Metadata”
9.1. Camcorder Settings.......................................................... 36
9.2. Planning Metadata Handling Test.................................... 36
Chapter 10 Setup for “Proxy Auto Upload”
10.1. Camcorder Settings ........................................................ 37
10.2. FTP Server Settings ........................................................ 37
10.3. FTP Server Communication Test ..................................... 38
10.3.1. Checking Operation using the Menu ...........................38
10.3.2. Checking Operation using a Web Browser..................38

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Chapter 11 Setup for “Upload to FTP Server”
11.1. Camcorder Settings ........................................................ 40
11.2. FTP Server Settings......................................................... 40
11.3. FTP Server Communication Test ..................................... 40
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
12.1. Network...........................................................................41
12.1.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem.......................................................41
12.1.2. Wireless LAN ................................................................. 42
12.1.3. Wired LAN ..................................................................... 42
12.2. Network Client Mode ..................................................... 43
12.3. Use Cases ....................................................................... 44
12.3.1. Live Streaming .............................................................. 44
12.3.2. Camera Remote Control............................................... 44
12.3.3. Intercom Operation...................................................... 44
12.3.4. File Naming using Planning Metadata ........................ 44
12.3.5. Proxy Auto Upload ....................................................... 45
12.3.6. Upload to FTP Server.................................................... 47
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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 11.
Terminology
“Network RX Station” refers to “PWS-100RX1/PWS-110RX1/PWS-110RX1A” devices.
“CCM” refers to the “Connection Control Manager” of “XDCAM air” or “Network RX Station”.
Trademarks
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
XDCAM air 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 XDCAM air Example Use Cases
The following diagram shows three typical use cases.
XDCAM air
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: Shoulder camcorder does not supported.
Studio Operators
in the station

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2.1.1. Live Streaming
Live streaming with QoS control is supported with XDCAM air 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 (XDCAM air / Network RX Station)
Network RX Station QoS Streaming receiving server
Single or Multi point Distribution
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. XDCAM air
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 (XDCAM air / Network RX Station)
Setup checkpoints
TX side Camcorder Settings: Lens Settings
Related Equipment (Wireless LAN/LTE/Wired LAN)
RX side CCM (XDCAM air / Network RX Station)
CCM “ALL File” Management
XDCAM air
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 XDCAM air 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
XDCAM air
XDCAM air
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
XDCAM air
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. XDCAM air) 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
XDCAM air
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
XDCAM air, Ci Media Cloud.
XDCAM air
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. XDCAM air)
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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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/LTE USB Modem
• Wireless LAN
•WiredLAN
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

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3.2. Network Client Mode (NCM)
Check the XDCAM air 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)
• Port number
•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 Settings 1 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.
For secure transfer, the use of FTPS is recommended.
The following information is required.
• CA certificate
• Server URL or IP address
•Username
• Password

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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.

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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 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 6.1. Camcorder Settings
7 6.2. Streaming Test
No. See
1 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 6.1. Camcorder Settings
8 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 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 8.1. Camcorder Settings
7 8.2. Camera Remote Test
No. See
1 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 9.1. Camcorder Settings
9 9.2. Planning Metadata Handling Test
No. See
1 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 10.1. Camcorder Settings
7 10.2. FTP Server Settings
8 10.3. FTP Server Communication Test

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4.6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”
Table 6. To-Do List for “Upload to FTP Server”
No. See
1 5.2. Assembling
2 5.3. Network Settings
3 5.4. Network Client Mode Settings
4 5.5. Network Communication Test
5 5.6. Network Client Mode Communication Test
6 11.1. Camcorder Settings
7 11.2. FTP Server Settings
8 11.3. FTP Server Communication Test

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Chapter
5Common Setup
5.1. Equipment for Wireless Solution
Table 7. Equipment List
5.2. Assembling
See the Operating Instructions for the PXW-Z280/PXW-Z190.
USB modem
CBK-DL1

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5.3. Network Settings
1 Select Network > Access Authentication in the setup menu, and set User Name and Password.
For security, set the user name and password by yourself.
It is recommended that you set a password with a sufficiently long character string that is hard to guess
by others, and that you store it safely.
If you experience any difficulty, see
“12.1. Network” in the Troubleshooting section.
The conditions for which multiple network connections can be used will vary depending on the
combination of video output settings (SDI/HDMI/VIDEO). For details, see “Network and video output
combinations” in the Operating Instructions.
5.3.1. 4G/LTE USB Modem
1 Select Network > Modem in the setup menu, and set Setting to On.
The conditions under which a modem can be used are determined by the combination with other
networks and video outputs (SDI/HDMI/VIDEO). For details, refer to the Operating Instructions.
Note