Sony XDCAM User manual

CLOUD-BASED WIRELESS SERVICE
XDCAM air
SETUP GUIDE [English]
Version 2019.3
1st Edition (Revised 6)

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Table of Contents
Overview.................................................................... 3
Setup Flow ................................................................ 3
Structure of the Settings Screen............................. 4
Registering Projects/Work Groups and
Configuring Users .................................................... 5
Registering Users for Devices................................. 6
Registering a Stream Transmitter (TX) ................... 7
Registering and Configuring a Stream Receiver
(RX) ............................................................................ 8
Configuring the broadcasting station network settings ....8
Configuring an RX device .............................................10
Updating an RX device .................................................11
Registering an RX device in XDCAM air .......................11
Checking the network connection .................................13
Testing operation ..........................................................13
Registering a Newsroom Computer System
(NRCS) ..................................................................... 14
Configuring System Settings ................................ 16
Configuring Metadata............................................. 17
Creating a Watermark............................................. 17
Configuring an S3 Bucket...................................... 18
Configuring an Ingest Server ................................ 18
Configuring an FTP Server .................................... 19
Licenses .................................................................. 19

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Overview
This guide describes the required setup to use XDCAM air.
Read this guide in conjunction with the operating instructions
of the other related devices, as required.
Conventions used in this document
PWS-100RX1/110RX1/110RX1A are collectively referred to
as an RX device.
Connection Control Manager is referred to as CCM.
Related documents
• Camera Connect Support Network Connection Guide
Setup Flow
Perform setup in the following sequence to use this system.
1Register users and groups.
Register users and groups using IDM (Sony Professional
ID Management).
For details about registration, refer to the Help Guide of
IDM.
2Configure groups and users.
Determine the projects and work groups to which the
users registered in step 1 belong. Also, specify the role for
the users in each project/work group.
For details, see “Registering Projects/Work Groups and
Configuring Users” (page 5).
The user configured with the system administrator (App
Admin) role should perform the following setup.
3Register users for devices.
Register the users for authentication used when
connecting stream transmitter and receiver devices to
XDCAM air.
For details, see “Registering Users for Devices” (page 6).
4Register stream transmitters (TX).
Register stream transmitters (camcorders with a
CBK-WA100/101 Wireless Adapter attached, camcorders
with wireless function, and XDCAM pocket) in XDCAM air.
For details, see “Registering a Stream Transmitter (TX)”
(page 7).
The procedure on the camcorder and XDCAM pocket are
different. For XDCAM pocket, skip to step 7.
5Configure and register stream receivers (RX).
AConfigure the broadcasting station network settings.
• Configure network
• Open ports
• Forward ports (NAPT)
• Configure tenant
BConfigure RX device.
• Connect device wiring
• Set language
• Set IP addresses
• Change password
• Run Windows Update
• Update Google Chrome
CUpdate RX device.
• Update RX application and CCM
• Install intercom driver
DRegister RX device in XDCAM air.
• Set up XDCAM air
• Register and configure RX devices
• Initialization Tool > Settings
ECheck network connection.
• Initialization Tool > Diagnosis
• Initialization Tool > Port Check
• PWS-100/110 Maintenance Web Application
FTest operation.
• Register TX connection
• Check TX streaming operation
• Check multi point distribution operation
• Check intercom operation

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For details, see “Registering and Configuring a Stream
Receiver (RX)” (page 8).
6Register a Newsroom Computer System (NRCS).
If operating when connected to an NRCS, register the
NRCS in XDCAM air.
Map the shooting plan information received from the
NRCS with the planning metadata sent to the camcorder
and the wireless adapter.
For details, see “Registering a Newsroom Computer
System (NRCS)” (page 14).
7Configure camcorders, wireless adapter, and XDCAM
pocket.
Configure the settings on each camcorder, wireless
adapter, and XDCAM pocket for connection with XDCAM
air.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for each device.
8Configure stream receivers.
Install and configure Streaming Receiver App software
(RX1 Streaming Receiver) for connection with XDCAM air
on the PWS-100RX1, PWS-110RX1, or PWS-110RX1A.
For details, refer to the PWS-100RX1, PWS-110RX1, or
PWS-110RX1A Installation Guide.
9Configure PWA-NRCS01 NRCS Gateway App for
XDCAM air software.
Install and configure NRCS Gateway Server App software
for sending and receiving data between XDCAM air and
the NRCS.
For details, refer to the PWA-NRCS01 Installation Guide.
10 Configure system settings.
Configure the XDCAM air application preferences, output
destination selection when using Auto Assign, and server
settings for uploading content.
For details, see “Configuring System Settings” (page 16).
11 Configure intercom settings.
Link the stream receiver channel used for communication
with the camcorder.
For details, see “Configuring System Settings” (page 16).
12 Configure ingest server settings.
Configure settings for ingesting proxy files into XDCAM
air.
For details, see “Configuring an Ingest Server” (page 18).
13 Configure the metadata.
Configure the metadata to display on the Asset screen.
For details, see “Configuring Metadata” (page 17).
Structure of the Settings
Screen
This section describes the basic structure of the XDCAM air
Settings screen.
The Settings screen is displayed after a system administrator
signs in and clicks the [Settings] button.
aMenu
Selects the menu with items to configure.
bSub menu
Selects the item to configure in the selected menu. The sub
menu may not be displayed, depending on the selected menu.
cSettings button
Click to display the Settings screen.
dSettings area
Displays the configuration items.
The structure of the [Settings] menu is given below.
System
General Set time zone, drag & drop action, operation
priority, and forced streaming.
Credential Register the user name and password for the
connection of a device with XDCAM air.
Auto Assign Automatically assigns the ports that XDCAM
pocket can connect to.
Upload Configure settings for uploading content to a
server.
Intercom Link the PWS-100RX1 with the camcorder to
communicate with using the intercom.
Asset Retention Configure auto deletion of assets.
Resource
Group Use to add, edit, and delete projects and work
groups. Also displays the resources assigned
to projects and work groups.
User Configure projects and work groups to which
users belong and the role of each user.
Transmitter Register, modify, and delete stream
transmitters.
Receiver Register, modify, and delete stream receivers.
NRCS Register, modify, and delete a Newsroom
Computer System (NRCS).
FTP Server Configure settings for transferring assets to
an external remote server.
S3 Bucket Configure settings for transferring assets to
an external S3 bucket.
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For details about [Backup/Restore] and [Dashboard], refer to
the Help Guide.
Registering Projects/
Work Groups and
Configuring Users
Use the following procedure to register projects and work
groups, and configure the projects and work groups to which
users belong and the role for each user.
1Select [Resource] – [Group] from the [Settings] menu.
The registered projects and work groups are displayed in
the pane on the left in tree view. Selecting a project/work
group displays the transmitters, receivers, NRCS
systems, and users (collectively referred to as
“resources”) assigned to that project/work group.
Work groups can be created within projects. Users
belonging to a project can use the resources within a
project, but they cannot use the resources of work groups
within the project.
Users belonging to a work group can use the resources of
that work group and the resources of the parent project.
2Click the [+] button.
A dialog for adding a project appears.
3Enter a name, and click the [Save] button.
4Select the added project in the sub menu, and select
[Add Work Group] from the displayed menu to add a
work group.
You can also edit and delete an added project or work
group from the menu.
5Select [Resource] – [User] from the [Settings] menu.
6Select the user you want to configure from the user
list on the left.
Ingest Server Configure settings for ingesting assets into
XDCAM air.
Watermark
Preset
Configure settings for the watermark to insert
in files and stream for SNS casting.
Transmitter Setting
Backup / Restore Back up/restore camcorder settings.
Metadata
Planning
Metadata
Use to add, edit, and delete planning
metadata items for NRCS Mapping.
Asset Metadata Use to add, edit, and delete metadata items
defined for asset metadata schema (Planning
Schema).
NRCS Mapping Configure the mapping between the NRCS
shooting plan information and planning
metadata.
Maintenance
Camera All File Delete camcorder configuration file (All File)
saved using [Backup/Restore].
Planning
Metadata
Specify the number of days to retain shooting
plans. Shooting plans are automatically
deleted after the retention time elapses. You
can also manually delete shooting plans that
are no longer required.
Dashboard Check the status of data usage and licenses.
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7Check the [Application Administrator] checkbox if
you want to grant permission to configure application
settings.
Users with [Application Administrator] checked can
configure all groups, users, and devices, regardless of the
group to which they belong. They can also execute
[Transmitter Setting] – [Backup / Restore].
8Place a check mark in the checkboxes for the
projects/work groups to which the user will belong,
and the checkboxes for the roles to grant the user
within those projects/work groups.
The following roles can be selected.
• Live Viewer: Permission to view the Streaming screen.
Live Viewer and Live Operator cannot both be selected.
• Live Operator: Permission to operate the Streaming
screen, including Live viewing. Live Viewer and Live
Operator cannot both be selected.
• Media Viewer: Permission to preview media and
download content. Media Viewer, Media Editor, or
Media Manager role can be selected. Multiple
selections are not supported.
• Media Editor: Permission to edit media. You can delete,
move, and edit metadata for assets that belong to you,
and upload from the GUI. Media Viewer, Media Editor,
or Media Manager role can be selected. Multiple
selections are not supported.
• Media Manager: Permission to manage media. You can
also delete, move, and edit metadata for assets that do
not belong to you, and upload from the GUI. Media
Viewer, Media Editor, or Media Manager role can be
selected. Multiple selections are not supported.
• NRCS Operator: Permission to operate the NRCS
screen. Buttons for displaying the NRCS screen are not
displayed if this role is not selected.
• Camera Operator: Permission to send assigned
planning metadata to a transmitter from a mobile device
GUI. Also, permission to back up and restore user
preferences from a mobile device by executing
[Transmitter Setting] – [Backup / Restore].
9When finished, click the [Save] button.
Registering Users for
Devices
1Select [System] – [Credentials] from the [Settings]
menu.
2Enter the user name and password used for
authentication of the camcorder, the Wireless
Adapter, XDCAM pocket, Receiver, and Planning
Metadata Gateway.
Two users can be configured for each.
3Click the [Save] button.
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Registering a Stream
Transmitter (TX)
Register camcorders with a CBK-WA100/101 Wireless
Adapter attached, camcorders with wireless function, and
XDCAM pocket that will transmit a stream in XDCAM air, and
configure the user name and password used for authentication.
For XDCAM pocket, first configure XDCAM pocket for
connection with XDCAM air, and then connect to XDCAM air.
The connected XDCAM pocket is displayed on the screen, and
Status changes to “pending.” Change Status to “registered,”
and click the [Save] button. The XDCAM pocket name that is
displayed is the setting configured in XDCAM pocket, not the
XDCAM air setting.
1Select [Resource] – [Transmitter] from the [Settings]
menu.
A list of transmitters is displayed.
2Click the [+] button.
An item is added to the bottom of the list.
3Configure the transmitter.
Enter or select settings in the list.
• Name: Enter a name used to identify the transmitter.
• Group: Select a group.
• Model Name: Select the model name of the transmitter.
You can enter a name directly if the model does not
appear in the drop-down list.
• Serial No.: Associate a serial number with the
transmitter.
• Soft Version: Displays the software version of the
transmitter.
• Metadata: Place a check mark here to send shooting
plans received from NRCS to a camcorder.
• HEVC: Place a check mark here to stream using the
H.265/HEVC codec.
• Status: Select “registered” or “pending.” When the
connection with a registered transmitter is established,
Status changes to “ready.”
• Separate licenses are required to use the Metadata
and HEVC functions.
• The Metadata and HEVC license checkboxes are
displayed only on supported models.
• The Metadata and HEVC licenses become enabled
once the corresponding function is used for the first
time. Once enabled, the license cannot be transferred.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to register other
transmitters.
To copy information from another entered transmitter,
place a check mark in the row for the transmitter you want
to copy, click the button, and select [Copy & Paste].
5When finished entering all transmitters, click the
[Save] button.
The transmitters entered in the list are registered.
Note
Notes

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Registering and Configuring a Stream Receiver (RX)
Configuring the broadcasting station network settings
Before setting up an RX device, the broadcasting station network must be configured and a record made of the settings for use
when configuring the RX device.
Configure network
This is a system configuration that receives streaming video using a streaming receiver (RX), where the connection is managed
by the XDCAM air service.
Open ports
Main ports used
• XDCAM air to TX control: TCP 8443
• RX to XDCAM air: TCP 9083
• TX to RX streaming: 20 consecutive UDP ports per RX device
Description of used ports
Change the settings of the broadcasting station router, and open the following ports for inbound (download) or outbound (upload)
traffic. Inbound traffic is from the Internet to an RX device, and outbound traffic is from an RX device to the Internet.
Client PC
Live stream
Broadcasting stationInternetIn the field
XDCAM pocket
XDCAM air
Router
Camcorder
PWS-110RX1A (Receiver)
SDI
SDI devices
SDI devices
SDI
Ports Type Direction Application XDCAM air Note
8443 TCP Inbound TX - CCM control connection
Camcorder, WA and XDCAM
pocket
Optional Required if you want to build a standalone
configuration as a backup.
10000 to 10019
(Arbitrary)
UDP Inbound TX - RX Streaming connection Required You can use any range of 20 consecutive UDP ports
per RX device.
9083 TCP Outbound CCM - RX Control connection Required
9084 TCP Outbound Initialization Tool - Test Server
Port Check
Optional Required if you want to run the port check tool to
configure network settings.
11500 TCP Outbound RX - XDCAM air
Intercom, XDCAM pocket
Required
443 TCP Outbound XDCAM air multi point distribution
(MPD) and web UI (https)
Required

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Port forwarding (NAPT) from WAN to LAN
The inbound ports in the previous table must be configured for port forwarding (NAPT) on the broadcasting station router. Make
a note of these settings, as they will be required when configuring the RX device environment. Operation using fixed IP addresses
is recommended.
Network topology diagram on broadcasting station side
NAPT table
Required network information
Required bandwidth
The network connection requires the following inbound (download) and outbound (upload) bandwidth per RX device.
This allows two simultaneous streams to be received and played back at the highest quality level. Lower bandwidth connections
will also work.
Configuring XDCAM air tenant
The information provided to the tenant administrator after the contract is established is required when setting up an RX device.
Private network (LAN)
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
Internet
Router (NAPT)
Hub RX
Public IP address
uuu.vvv.www.zzz
WAN IP address WAN port TCP/UDP LAN IP address LAN port
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
(Provided by ISP)
10000 to 10019 (fixed) UDP tuuu.vvv.www.zzz
(arbitrary)
10000 to 10019 (same as WAN)
Note
For each connected RX receiver, 20 ports are
required.
Item Value (example) Applicable location
Public IP Address aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd Register RX > External Host Name
Initialization Tool > Port Check
External 20 UDP ports XXXXX (+20) Register RX > External Port Range
Initialization Tool > Port Check
Local IP Address uuu.vvv.www.zzz (see diagram above) RX network settings
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 RX network settings
Default Gateway uuu.vvv.www.1 RX network settings
Preferred DNS Server RX network settings
Alternate DNS Server RX network settings
Total inbound bandwidth 25 Mbps
Components Streaming 12 Mbps × 2 = 24 Mbps
Control 1 Mbps
Total outbound bandwidth 26 Mbps
Components Multi point distribution 12 Mbps × 2 = 24 Mbps
Preview 1 Mbps
Control and thumbnail 1 Mbps
Item Endpoint URL:port* Application
Web UI https://apps.us1.xdcam-air.com:443
https://apps.eu1.xdcam-air.com:443
Web browser access to XDCAM air UI

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* Top line: US region. Bottom line: Europe region
Configuring an RX device
The description below describes typical settings in Windows
OS.
Connect device wiring
1Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
2Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB
connectors on the front panel of the RX device, and
connect a monitor to the HDMI connector on the rear
panel.
3Connect a LAN cable to the LAN1 connector to
connect to the broadcasting station network.
4Connect an SDI device to the SDI connector.
5Input a sync reference signal on the REF IN
connector.
6Connect a USB audio interface to a USB connector on
the front or rear panel of the receiver.
7Press and hold the On/Standby button to turn the unit
on.
8When the Windows sign-in screen appears, enter the
user name and password to sign in.
The factory default user name is “rx1” and the default
password is “rx1”.
Set language
1Hold down the Windows key and press the X key, then
select [Control Panel] from the displayed menu.
2Select [Clock, Language, and Region] > [Language].
3Select [Add language] to add a language.
4Select the language to add, then click [Add].
5Select the language to use and click [Move up] until
the language is displayed at the top.
6Sign out and then sign in again.
Set IP addresses
Prepare an IP address for each RX device. For values that can
be set for these items, check beforehand with your IT
administrator.
1Click [View network status and tasks] under [Network
and Internet] in the control panel.
2Click the device connected by the LAN cable in
[Connections].
3Click the [Properties] button.
4Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then
click the [Properties] button.
5Change the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway settings.
An IP address can be dynamically obtained from a DHCP
server, but use of a fixed IP address is recommended.
6Click the [Advanced] button to configure DNS and
other settings.
7When finished, click the [OK] button.
Set date & time
By default, Time zone is set to UTC, but this must be
configured correctly for the usage environment.
1Select [Set the time and date] under [Date and Time]
in the [Clock, Language, and Region] control panel.
2Click [Change time zone] on the [Date and Time] tab,
and select the time zone.
3Click [Change date and time] on the [Date and Time]
tab, and set the date and time.
4Click the [Change settings] button on the [Internet
Time] tab.
5Specify an NTP server, then click the [Update Now]
button.
6Place a check mark in [Synchronize with an Internet
time server] to periodically correct the clock using the
NTP server.
Change password
The password must be changed after logging in for the first
time. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new password.
Run Windows Update
Manual checking of updates for Windows is recommended for
stable live operation. Periodically run Windows Update to
maintain security.
It may take several hours when updating Windows for the first
time.
TX connection txcp.us1.xdcam-air.com:8443
txcp.eu1.xdcam-air.com:8443
Setting for connection to XDCAM air service on the
transmitter
RX connection nrxc.us1.xdcam-air.com:9083
nrxc.eu1.xdcam-air.com:9083
Initialization Tool > Settings (CCM Address, CCM Port)
Item Endpoint URL:port* Application
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PWS-110RX1/100RX1
1Hold down the [Windows logo] key and press the [X]
key on the keyboard.
2From the displayed Quick Access menu, select
[Control Panel].
3Click [System and Security], then click [Windows
Update].
4Click [Let me choose my settings], select the
following, then click [OK].
Important updates: “Never check for updates (not
recommended)”
Recommended updates: Uncheck
5Click [Check for Updates].
You may need to wait for a while.
6Install important updates only. Click [Install updates].
7Click [Restart now].
8After Windows restarts, open [Windows Update] then
click [Check for Updates] again.
9Install optional updates. Click [Install updates].
PWS-110RX1A
1Hold down the [Windows logo] key and press the [i]
key on the keyboard.
2From the displayed Windows Settings menu, select
[Update & security].
3Click [Windows Update] from the menu on the left.
4Click the [Check for updates] button.
Update Google Chrome
1Select [Help] – [About Google Chrome…].
2Restart Chrome.
Updating an RX device
Updating the RX application and CCM
Check the versions of the RX application and CCM software,
and update the software using the URLs in the following table.
For details about updating, refer to the “Software Update
Guide” for the RX device model.
For details about updating, refer to the release notes for the
RX device.
Downloading software from the Sony Global
website
1Access “https://pro.sony/” in a web browser.
2Select your country of residence from [Change
Country, Region or Language].
3Click the magnifying glass icon, enter the
“PWS-110RX1” product name to search, and display
the PWS-110RX1 product page.
4Scroll down the page, and download the required
software from [Resources and downloads].
Installing a USB audio interface driver for
intercom connection
The following intercoms are supported.
• M-Track 2x2M
• KOMPLETE AUDIO 6
Install drivers as required.
Obtain drivers from the product web site for each product.
For details about connecting and configuring the intercom,
refer to the Update Manual.
Registering an RX device in XDCAM air
Registering and configuring an RX device
Registering an RX device in XDCAM air
If RX1 device downgrade is required due to RX device
replacement or other reason, first delete the registered RX
device.
1Select [Resource] – [Receiver] from the [Settings]
menu.
A list of receivers is displayed.
[
Note
Version Update method URL
Prior to v1.6.1 Contact your Sony
service representative.
–
1.6.1 to 1.6.3 Update to RX1 V1.11.0
or later
Sony Global website
1.7.0 to 1.8.0 Update to RX1 V1.9.0,
then update to V1.11.0
or later
1.9.0 Update to RX1 V1.11.0
or later
Note
Note
Version Update method URL

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2Click the [+] button.
An item is added to the bottom of the list.
3Configure the receiver.
Enter or select settings in the list.
Items marked with an asterisk will cause an RX device to
not operate correctly if incorrect information is configured.
4When finished entering all receivers, click the [Save]
button.
The receivers entered in the list are registered.
Checking the user and password
Check the user name and password required for when
connecting to XDCAM air on the [System] – [Credential] page.
The password is displayed as asterisks on this page.
Initialization Tool > Settings
The Initialization Tool application installed in an RX device has
the following fundamental and useful features.
• Settings: Use to connect RX device to CCM (XDCAM air or
RX1 standalone).
• Port Check: Use to check the status of port forwarding from
the Internet to the local RX device, using a test server.
• Diagnosis: Use to check the health status of the software
running on the RX device.
• Reset: Use to reset the connection setting when an RX
device becomes unstable.
Starting the Initialization Tool
Click the [Initialization Tool] icon on the Start screen. The “End
User License Agreement” appears the first time you launch the
Initialization Tool. Check and accept the terms of the
agreement to use it. Click [Accept].
Configuration
Register the device in the system using the Initialization Tool.
This operation is required for all devices configured to receive
streaming content.
1Click [Settings].
2Enter the connection settings for XDCAM air.
• CCM Address: Enter the hostname (FQDN).
• CCM Port: Enter the TCP port number “9083” used to
communicate with XDCAM air.
• User Name: Enter the user name.
• Password: Enter the password.
3Click [Next].
4Enter optional settings. (This step can be set later.)
• Use an image file for SDI outputs: Place a check mark
here when outputting a still image to the SDI output while
streaming is stopped. To use an image file, specify the
path to the file (1920×1080 resolution JPEG or BMP
image) in [File].
• Enable Intercom function: Place a check mark here when
using a receiver with an intercom function.
Note
Name Enter a name used to identify the receiver.
Group Select a group.
Model Name* Select the model name of the receiver. The
model name is printed on the top panel of the
PWS-100/110.
Serial No.* Associate a serial number with the receiver.
Confirm on the PWS-100/110 Maintenance
Web Application [Diagnosis] page.
External Host
Name*
Enter the IP address or the hostname for
accessing the receiver from the Internet. Enter
the value of “Public IP Address” shown in
“Required network information” (page 9).
External Port
Range*
Enter the number of the first UDP port used for
receiving streaming content from the Internet.
Enter the value of “External 20 UDP ports”
shown in “Required network information”
(page 9).
Resolution Select the output picture resolution.
Frame Rate Select the output picture frame rate.
Ref Lock Select the external sync signal used to lock
the SDI output.
Output Displays the lock status of the SDI output with
respect to an external sync signal.
SDI Port
name
SDI 1/2 and 3/4 port can be renamed.
Output Signal Select the picture that is output when
streaming is stopped.
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5Click [Start].
6When the result is displayed, click [Quit].
Troubleshooting
Checking the network connection
Initialization Tool > Diagnosis
Check that each service is operating normally.
1Launch the Initialization Tool.
2Click [Diagnosis].
Initialization Tool > Port Check
Check that you can access the receiver ports from outside the
router.
1Click [Port Check]
2Enter the address and port for the unit.
• CCM: Clear the check mark.
• RX: Add a check mark.
• RX/Host Name: Enter the hostname (FQDN).
• RX/UDP Port: Enter the UDP port number to use for
streaming.
3Click [Start]
PWS-100/110 Maintenance Web Application
Display the Diagnosis screen and check that no errors have
occurred. Next, check the serial number.
Testing operation
1Connect a camcorder or wireless adapter to XDCAM
air.
Type Message Solution
XDCAM air
setting
Connection failed: 403
Forbidden. Please
Check CCM Access
Setting.
The receiver settings of
XDCAM air are wrong.
Check [Settings] >
[Receiver] > [Model Name]
and [Serial No.].
Initialization
Tool setting
Connection failed: 401
Unauthorized. Please
Check User Name
and Password.
The user name and
password do not match the
XDCAM air settings. Check
[Settings] > [Credential] >
[Receiver] > [User Name
(1)], [Password (1)], [User
Name (2)], and [Password
(2)].
Initialization
Tool setting
Connection failed:
WinHttpsSendRequest:
12002: The operation
timed out
Check the following.
• Set the correct endpoint
URL for the CCM
address.
• Set the CCM port value
to 9083.
Network
configuration
DNS resolution error.
Please confirm DNS
settings on Windows.
See “Set IP addresses”
(page 10).
Initialization
Tool
Could not resolve host
name. Please confirm
the “HOSTNAME (input
value)” is correct.
Check that the RX/Host
Name value of the
Initialization Tool is correct.
Network
configuration
Could not connect to
the test server. Please
confirm your router
settings to be opened
TCP 9084 port for
outbound traffic.
Refer to “Description of
used ports” (page 8) and
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A camera license is required.
2Connect XDCAM pocket to XDCAM air.
An XDCAM pocket license is required.
3Check the streaming operation.
Start streaming from a registered TX device to RX as main
output.
• Streaming video and audio output from RX SDI1&2 port
is normal.
• Streaming video and audio output from RX SDI3&4 port
is normal.
Test viewpoint
• Streaming receiver connection utilizes TCP 9083 port for
outbound traffic.
• Streaming signal utilizes UDP ports registered in
[External Port Range] for inbound traffic.
4Check multi point distribution operation.
Start streaming from a registered TX device to RX SDI1&2
as main output and SDI 3&4 as Sub output.
• Streaming video and audio output from RX SDI1&2 port
is normal.
• Streaming video and audio output from RX SDI3&4 port
is normal.
Test viewpoint
RX to XDCAM air (MPD upstream) connection utilizes
TCP 443 port for outbound traffic.
Sub output (MPD streaming) has a delay of approximately
30 seconds relative to the main output.
5Check intercom operation.
Start intercom operation between the camcorder and
streaming receiver.
• Intercom upstream and downstream audio are normal.
Test viewpoint
• Audio interface driver was correctly installed on the
streaming receiver.
• Intercom stream (RX to TX) utilizes TCP 11500 port for
outbound traffic.
The intercom settings must be configured as described in
step 4of “Configuring System Settings” (page 16) before
checking the intercom.
Registering a Newsroom
Computer System (NRCS)
Register a Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) for
connection with XDCAM air via NRCS Gateway Server App,
and configure the mapping between the NRCS shooting plan
information and planning metadata.
NRCS Operator and Application Administrator roles are
required to perform the following setup.
1Select [Resource] – [NRCS] from the [Settings] menu.
A list of NRCS systems is displayed in the pane on the left.
2Click the [+] button.
A dialog appears. The name entered in the dialog is
registered and added to the list.
3Configure the NRCS settings.
Enter or select settings in the list.
• Name: Enter a name used to identify the NRCS.
• MOS ID: Enter the ID of the Media Object Server
(MOS).
• MOS Upper Port: Enter the upper port of the MOS.
• MOS Lower Port: Enter the lower port of the MOS.
• NCS Product: Select the product name of the NRCS.
• NCS ID: Enter the ID of the NRCS.
• NCS Address: Enter the address of the NRCS.
• NCS Port: Enter the port used by the NRCS.
• Group: Click the [+] button to add an entry to the list, and
select a group from the pull-down list. To delete an
added group, place a check mark in the checkbox, and
click the trash button.
MOS ID and NCS ID are used for communication with
NRCS. Set the values to match the NRCS settings.
4Click the [Save] button.
5Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 if you want to register other
NRCS systems.
6Select [Metadata] – [Planning Metadata] from the
[Settings] menu.
The [Planning Metadata] screen appears.
7Select [Original] or [Custom] for the title specification
method.
When [Custom] is selected, configure the title using keys
added in step 9. You can customize the title using multiple
keys.
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• Specifying a fixed character string will set that
character string as the title of the planning metadata.
• The first 44 bytes of the title are valid, depending on
the camcorder model. Non-supported characters are
replaced by an underscore (_) character.
8Click the [+] button.
An item is added to the bottom of the list.
9Register the planning metadata.
• Key: Enter keys for planning metadata in XDCAM air.
• Display Name: Enter the name to display in XDCAM air.
10 To delete added metadata, place a check mark in the
checkbox for the metadata to delete, and click the
trash button.
11 Click the [Save] button.
12 Select [Metadata] – [NRCS Mapping] from the
[Settings] menu.
The [NRCS Mapping] screen appears.
13 Select the NRCS for which to set metadata from the
NRCS list in the sub menu.
Information for the selected NRCS is displayed.
14 Map the planning metadata with the NRCS shooting
plan.
Select the MOS message tag corresponding to each item
name in the planning metadata.
Select an item name from the drop-down list in the
[Planning Metadata] column to add a user-defined item.
• To edit a MOS message tag, select [Edit MOS Tag]
displayed at the bottom of the drop-down list.
• If a value containing non-ASCII characters is sent from
NRCS to metadata which has ASCII character
mapping, the value will not be transferred to the
corresponding metadata.
15 To delete added metadata, place a check mark in the
checkbox for the metadata to delete, and click the
trash button.
16 Click the [Save] button.
17 Select [Maintenance] – [NRCS Maintenance] on the
Settings screen.
18 Select the NRCS as described in step 12.
19 Select [Retention Time], and specify the number of
days to retain shooting plans.
Specify the number of days of operation beyond which
shooting plans are no longer necessary and can be
deleted.
20 Click the [Save] button.
Shooting plans that are not required can be deleted manually.
Place a check mark beside target shooting plans to delete in
the shooting plan list and click the trash button.
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Configuring System
Settings
Configure the XDCAM air application preferences, output
destination selection when using Auto Assign, and server
settings for uploading content.
1Select [System] – [Application] from the [Settings]
menu.
The [Application] screen appears.
2Configure settings relating to the XDCAM air
application actions.
• Drag & Drop Action: Set the action to perform when
linking a transmitter with a receiver on the Live screen
using drag & drop. Select whether to start streaming or
whether to make the transmitter the reserve.
• Operation Priority: Select [Last Win] and drag & drop a
transmitter to a receiver while streaming to stop the
current streaming execution and receive the stream
from the dropped transmitter. If [First Win] is selected,
drag & drop has no effect.
• Force Streaming: Add a check mark and assign a
transmitter to a receiver using drag & drop while
pressing the Alt key to start forced streaming regardless
of the Operation Priority setting.
• History Retention Time: Set the number of days for
retaining the streaming history.
3Click the [Save] button.
4Select [System] – [Intercom] from the [Settings]
menu.
The [Intercom] screen appears. Select the PWS-100RX1
channel used for communication for each camcorder.
5Select [System] – [Auto Assign] from the [Settings]
menu.
The [Auto Assign] screen appears. Specify the destination
SDI port used for streaming from XDCAM pocket on this
screen.
6Select the project/work group to configure in the sub
menu.
7Select the SDI output destination.
8Repeat steps 5 and 6 as required to configure other
projects/work groups.
9When finished configuring Auto Assign settings, click
the [Save] button.
10 Select [System] – [Upload] from the [Settings] menu.
The [Upload] screen appears.
11 Place a check mark in the [Use Upload Server]
checkbox, and select [XDCAM air] or [FTP Server].
XDCAM air: Select when using XDCAM air asset
management functions.
FTP Server: Select when uploading to an external FTP
server.
When [XDCAM air] is selected, configure the following
[Upload Server] settings on the camcorder.
• Set [Upload Server] to [NCM: RX Server [CCM]], and
[Default Server] to [On].
• Set [Auto upload] to [On].
12 If you select [FTP Server], configure the settings for
the FTP server for uploading.
ASelect [Resource] – [FTP Server].
BClick the [+] button.
CConfigure the FTP server settings.
If using an FTP over TLS connection, import the
certificate provided by the server administrator in
[FTPS Server CA Certificate].
DClick the [+] button.
ESelect a group.
13 Click the [Save] button.
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Configuring Metadata
Configure the metadata of the planning schema to display on
the Asset screen.
1Select [Metadata] – [Asset Metadata] from the
[Settings] menu.
The [Asset Metadata] screen appears.
2Click the [+] button.
An item is added to the bottom of the list.
3Configure the metadata settings.
Enter and select the following items in the list.
•DisplayName
• Key (key registered on [Metadata] – [Planning] screen)
•Type
• Required
•Editable
•Sortable
• Searchable
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add further metadata items.
5When finished specifying all metadata items, click the
[Save] button.
Creating a Watermark
Create a watermark to insert in video that is to be streamed
from SNS sites.
1Select [Resource] – [Watermark Preset] from the
[Settings] menu.
The [Watermark Preset] screen appears.
2Click the [+] button.
The [Watermark Preset] dialog appears.
3Enter a name in [Preset Name], then click the
[Browse] button and select an image file.
PNG files up to 2 MB can be used as a watermark.
4Select one of the four corners of the screen in which
to display the watermark in [Position].
5Click the [Save] button.
The watermark is added to the list.
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Configuring an S3 Bucket
1Select [Resource] – [S3 Bucket] from the [Settings]
menu.
2Click the [+] button, and enter the name of the S3
bucket.
3Click the [Save] button.
4Select the added S3 bucket, and configure the
settings.
5Click the [Save] button.
Check the settings with the bucket administrator before
configuring an S3 bucket.
Configuring an Ingest
Server
1Select [Resource] – [Ingest Server] from the [Settings]
menu.
The [Ingest Server Information] pane appears. [Host
Name], [Port], and [Certificate] are preconfigured.
2Click the [+] button, and specify the user name,
password, and group of the FTP client used for
ingesting.
Proxy files ingested using the specified user name and
password are ingested into the [Auto Upload] bin.
3Click the [Save] button.
4Click the [Download] button for [FTPS Server CA
Certificate], and download a certificate.
5Register the downloaded certificate in the FTP client.
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Configuring an FTP
Server
1Select [Resource] – [FTP Server] from the [Settings]
menu.
2Click the [+] button, and enter the name of the FTP
server to be added.
3Click the [Save] button.
4Select the added FTP server, and configure the
following settings.
•Address
•Port
• User name
• Password
• Passive mode
•UseFTPS
• Server CA certificate
• Check certificate
• Use transmitter name
• Upload directory
• Number of connections
• When a check mark is placed in [Use Transmitter Name],
a folder with the TX name is created in the upload
directory. If the [Upload Directory] field is blank, the
folder is created in the root directory.
• If a directory is specified in [Upload Directory], the
specified folder is created in the root directory.
• In [Number of Connections], specify the maximum
number of connections for when transferring files from
XDCAM air.
5In the FTP server settings for transferring files from a
camcorder, configure the following settings.
• User Transmitter Name
• Upload Directory
6Click the [+] button under the FTP settings, and add a
group that will use the configured FTP server.
Up to four FTP servers can be used per group.
7Click the [Save] button.
Licenses
Separate licenses may be required to use different XDCAM air
functions.
Camera License
• This is the basic license for the camera connection to the
XDCAM air which is mandatory for the Live License,
Metadata License and HEVC license.
• Users can preview and transfer the files on a camera
remotely.
• Fixed to each camera by serial number and cannot be
transferred. Camera licenses can be re-assigned by a Sony
service representative but cannot be re-assigned by the
customer.
• Users have to register the camera in the setting menu before
use.
Metadata License
• Enables the sending the metadata to a camera.
• Requires the Camera License.
• Fixed to each camera by initial usage. Once it’s used for the
first time, the license is fixed to the camera and cannot be
transferred. Metadata licenses can be re-assigned by a
Sony service representative but cannot be re-assigned by
the customer.
• Users have to check the checkbox of the Metadata License
in the setting menu.
Live License
• Enables live streaming.
• This license is a floating license which charges to the
number of concurrent recipients of live streaming. The
streaming includes the streaming to the stream server and
SNS casting.
• Requires the Camera License.
HEVC License
• Enables HEVC live streaming.
• Requires the Camera License and Live License.
• Fixed to each camera by initial usage. Once it’s used for the
first time, the license is fixed to the camera and cannot be
transferred. HEVC licenses can be re-assigned by a Sony
service representative but cannot be re-assigned by the
customer.
• Users have to check the checkbox of the HEVC License in
the setting menu.
XDCAM pocket License
• Users can download the XDCAM pocket license from
Google Play or Apple Store and install free of charge.
• XDCAM pocket License charges to the stream number
received by XDCAM air.
• This license is a floating license which charges to the
number of concurrent recipients of live streaming. The
streaming includes the streaming to the stream server and
SNS casting.
• Users have to register the devices in the setting menu before
use.
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CMS License
• This is the license for Asset Management operations.
• The CMS license is a re-registerable license which charges
to the number of concurrent access users.
• Users have to register the users in the setting menu before
use, but it can be transferred to any other users. The CMS
license sets the maximum number of concurrent access
users.
• To check the usage status of a CMS license, see
“Registering Projects/Work Groups and Configuring Users”
(page 5).
• To check the usage status of other licenses, see
“Registering a Stream Transmitter (TX)” (page 7).
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