Recording a Proxy Video File to a Mobile Device (Real-Time Proxy Transfer) (XF200 / XF205)
14-Jul-2014
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Solution
You can stream a proxy video file* of the image recorded on the camcorder to a connected mobile (iOS or Android) device** in order to record it locally on the device. You can then send the video back to a studio or broadcast control unit for immediate reporting from the ground.
In addition to checking the camcorder’s live image, with the CameraAccess plus app you can also zoom and start/stop recording (on the iOS/Android device or on the camcorder).
* 1.5 Mbps, 640x360 MP4 video file.
** The CameraAccess plus app needs to be installed on the iOS or Android device. The CameraAccess plus app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App Store (for iOS devices) and Google Play™ (for Android devices).
Step 1: Installing CameraAccess plus
Step 2: Connecting the Camcorder to the Mobile Device
Step 3: Using Real-Time Proxy Transfer
NOTE
- When using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna with your hand or other object. Covering it may interfere with wireless signals.
: Built-in Wi-Fi antenna- Do not open either of the CF card slot covers or the SD card slot cover while using network functions.
- The camcorder is Wi-Fi certified and can connect to a Wi-Fi network using an external access point (wireless router) or can itself serve as a Wi-Fi access point. The camcorder can connect to wireless routers (access points) compliant with the 802.11a/b/g/n protocol and are Wi-Fi certified (bear the logo shown below). The connection method you use will depend on the type and specifications of the access point and network you want to use.
- Real-time proxy transfer cannot be used when the frame rate is set to 23.98P or together with special recording modes.
IMPORTANT
Before Using Network Functions
- The instructions in this section assume you already have a correctly configured and working network, network device(s). If necessary, refer to the documentation provided with the network devices you want to use.
- Configuring the network settings requires adequate knowledge about configuring and using wired (Ethernet) and/or wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. Canon cannot provide support regarding network configurations.
CAUTION
- Canon shall not be liable for any loss of data or damage resulting from incorrect network configuration or settings. Additionally, Canon shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of network functions.
- Note that using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.
1. On the iOS/Android device, download and install the CameraAccess plus app.
- The app can be downloaded for free from the following Web sites.
App Store:
http://appstore.com/cameraaccessplus
Google Play™:
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccessplus
NOTE
This step is necessary only the first time you use this function.
- Some iOS/Android devices may not be supported by CameraAccess plus depending on the model or OS version. For more information on supported devices, please refer to CameraAccess plus System Requirements (XF200 / XF205).
Perform Camera Access Point connection settings.
1. Hold down the button on the <POWER> switch and slide the switch to <CAMERA>.
2. Press the <MENU> button.
3. Push the joystick up/down to select [ 
Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [Connection Settings] -> [Set Up New], and then press <SET>.
Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [Connection Settings] -> [Set Up New], and then press <SET>.
: Joystick
: In the following procedures, 'Press <SET>' refers to the action of pressing the joystick straight down to select the desired setting.4. Select <WI-Fi> and then press <SET>.
5. Select [Camera Access Point] and press <SET>.
6. Enter the SSID
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
Enter the SSID.
* This SSID is needed to connect the network device to the camcorder. If necessary, write it down.
Select [OK] and press <SET>.
REFERENCE
Using the Virtual Keyboard Screen
Use the joystick to select a character and then press <SET> to add it.
Use the arrows ( [ 
] / [ 
] / [ 
] / [ 
]) to change the position of the cursor and the backspace character [ 
] to delete the last character entered.
] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ]) to change the position of the cursor and the backspace character [ ] to delete the last character entered.
After entering the desired text, select [OK] and then press <SET> to close the keyboard screen.
7. Select the wireless connection mode (5 GHz band or 2.4 GHz band) and then press <SET>.
8. Select the channel and then press <SET>.
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired channel. Available channels will be different depending on the wireless connection mode selected in step 7.
9. Select the authentication method and the encryption method.
Select [Open/No encryption] or [WPA2-PSK/AES] and press <SET>.
- If you selected [Open/No encryption], skip to step 11.
- If you selected [WPA2-PSK/AES], proceed to step 10.
10. Enter the encryption key.
Select [Input] and press <SET>.
Enter the encryption key.
* This encryption key (password) is needed to connect the network device to the camcorder. If necessary, write it down.
After entering the desired text, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
Valid encryption keys vary depending on the encryption method.
| Encryption Method | ASCII characters*1*3 | Hexadecimal*2*3 |
|---|---|---|
| 64-bit WEP encryption | 5 | 10 |
| 128-bit WEP encryption | 13 | 26 |
| AES / TKIP encryption | 8 to 63 | 64 |
*2: Hexadecimal characters comprise the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters a to f and A to F.
*3: Distinction between ASCII and Hexadecimal will be made automatically based on the number of characters entered.
11. Select the method for assigning the IP address: Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press <SET>.
- [Automatic]: IP settings will be assigned automatically. If you selected [Automatic], please proceed to step 15.
- [Manual]: The IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway must be entered in manually. If you selected [Manual], please proceed to step 12.
The steps for performing [Manual] settings are explained below.
12. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Push the joystick up/down to select a value for the first field and then press <SET>.
The cursor will move to the next field.
Repeat the process for all four fields.
13. Select [Set] on the right side of the screen and then press <SET> to confirm the address.
14. Enter the [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] addresses in the same way.
15. Confirm the settings.
The first screen shows the access point’s SSID and the type of connection. Push the joystick up/down to review additional settings before pressing <SET>.
16. Save the settings.
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired configuration number and then press <SET>.
17. If necessary, enter the [Network Configuration Name].
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
Enter the network configuration name.
When you have finished entering the information, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
18. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
You can save up to 5 different network configuration profiles in the camcorder. If you select a configuration number that was already in use, the previous configuration will be overwritten by the new on
19. Press <SET>.
20. Press the <CANCEL> button twice to return to the menu before the previous menu ([ Other Functions]).
Other Functions]).
21. Select Real-Time Proxy Transfer mode.
Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Functions] -> [RT Proxy Transfer] and then press <SET>.
Other Functions] -> [Network Functions] -> [RT Proxy Transfer] and then press <SET>.
[Connected] will appear on the camcorder's screen.
While the camcorder is in Real-Time Proxy Transfer mode, only the <POWER> switch, <CANCEL> button and the joystick’s <SET> button can be used on the camcorder.
NOTE
When the screen shown in the example image below is displayed, you can press <SET> on the camcorder to end the Real-Time Proxy Transfer mode.
1. Connect the mobile device to the camcorder.
Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen of the mobile device.
- The network names of detected access points will appear.
2. Touch the access point with the same SSID and network name as that of the one from step 6 in the previous section (Step 2: Connecting the Camcorder to the Mobile Device).
3. Enter the password that you wrote down after performing the step 10 in the previous section ('Step 2: Connecting the Camcorder to the Mobile Device').
NOTE
As long as you do not reset the camcorder’s Wi-Fi password, you only need to enter the password the first time you connect the device.
4. Start the CameraAccess plus app on the mobile device.
5. Touch [Start] under Monitor from Home.
6. Select the camcorder.
7. Use the app's onscreen controls to operate the camcorder while viewing the live image on the device.
When you have finished recording, press <SET> on the camcorder to end the Real-Time Proxy Transfer mode.
NOTE
In real-time proxy transfer mode, the camcorder switches to full auto mode. Additionally, the focus mode changes to autofocus (with no face detection), the zoom mode changes to [Normal] (optical zoom only) and pre-recording is activated automatically.
While commands are being sent from the iOS/Android device to the camcorder, you may notice brief stops in the live view image displayed on the iOS/Android device.
For details about the CameraAccess plus app, visit PIXELA’s Web site.
http://pixela.jp/cecap
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- Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.