Transferring Clips from the Camcorder via an Access Point (FTP File Transfer) (XF200 / XF205)
Article ID: ART115955 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 12/09/2015 |
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Transferring Clips from the Camcorder via an Access Point (FTP File Transfer) (XF200 / XF205) ID
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After connecting the camcorder to a network, you can transfer clips from the camcorder to another device connected to the network using the FTP protocol. In [CAMERA] mode, you can transfer the last MP4 clip just recorded. In [MEDIA] mode, you can transfer multiple clips or photos stored in the recording media in the camcorder.
The following explanations assume that the FTP server is on, ready and correctly configured.
The procedure for making the necessary settings to use the FTP File Transfer feature are explained in the following steps. Please proceed in order from step one.
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*A correctly configured and working network, and network device(s).
Step 1: Making FTP Transfer Preparations
1. Hold down the button on the <POWER> switch and slide the switch to <CAMERA>.
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2. Press the <MENU> button.
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3. Push the joystick up/down to select [
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4. Enter the [FTP Server].
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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Enter the FTP servers IP address or host name (such as 192.168.XX.XX ) using the keyboard screen.
After you have finished entering the information, select [OK] and press <SET>.
5. Enter the [User Name] in the same way.
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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After you have entered the information, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
6. Enter the [Password].
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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After you have entered the information, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
7. Enter the [Destination Folder] if necessary.
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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After you have entered the information, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
8. Enter the [Port No.] if necessary.
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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9. Push the joystick up/down to select a value for the first digit and then press <SET> to move to the next digit.
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10. Select [Set] appearing on the right side of the screen, and then press <SET>.
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11. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
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12. Select whether to turn the passive mode [On] or [Off] and then press <SET>.
([Off] has been selected in the example image below.)
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13. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
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14. Press <SET>.
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15. Perform the FTP Transfer settings.
These settings determine the handling of files and folders on the FTP server.
15. Select [
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16. Select [Create Folder by Date] and press <SET>.
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17. Select the desired option and then press <SET>.
[On]: A new subfolder under the transfer destination folder "YYYYMMDD\HHMMSS" will be created for every transfer operation.
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18. Select [
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19. Select the desired option and then press <SET>.
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20. Press the <CANCEL> button to return to the previous menu. ([Network Settings] submenu of [
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Step 2: Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
The following four methods can be used to connect to Wi-Fi networks in Infrastructure Mode.
1. [
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2. Select [Wi-Fi] and then press <SET>.
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3. Select [Infrastructure] and then press <SET>.
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[WPS: Button] method: Please proceed to step 4-a-1.
4-a-1. [WPS: Button] method
Select [WPS: Button] and then press <SET>.
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4-a-2. Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router.
The length of time required to hold down the WPS button depends on the wireless router. Refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router and make sure the wireless routers WPS function is activated.
4-a-3. Within 2 minutes, press <SET> on the camcorder.
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Connection to the access point will be established.
While [Connecting] appears on the screen, you can press <SET> or the <CANCEL> button to cancel the operation.
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After the connection is correctly established, continue with the procedure to configure the IP address assignment.
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4-b-1. WPS using a PIN code
Select the [WPS: PIN Code] method and then press <SET>.
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In 7 to 8 seconds, The camcorder will generate and display an 8-digit PIN code.
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4-b-2. Enter the PIN code from step 4-b-1 into the wireless routers WPS (PIN code) setup screen*.
*For most wireless routers, you must use a Web browser to access the setup screen.
For details about how to access your wireless routers settings and activate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) using a PIN code, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router.
4-b-3.Within 2 minutes of completing step 4-b-2, press <SET> on the camcorder.
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Connection to the access point will be established.
While [Connecting] appears on the screen, you can press <SET> or the <CANCEL> button to cancel the operation.
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After the connection is correctly established, continue with the procedure to configure the IP address assignment
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4-c-1. Searching for Access Points
The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired access point, you only need to enter the selected networks encryption key (password) to connect the camcorder.
Select the [Search for Access Points] method and then press <SET>.
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The camcorder will search for active access points in your area and display a list of available options.
4-c-2. Select the desired access point.
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired access point and then press <SET>.
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4-c-3. Enter the encryption key.
4-c-4. If necessary, select the WEP index key.
This step is only necessary if the Wi-Fi networks authentication method is set to [Shared Key] or if the encryption method is set to [WEP].
Select [WEP Index] and then press <SET>.
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4-c-5. To enter the [Encryption Key] (password), select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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Valid encryption keys vary depending on the encryption method.
*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.
The IP address assignment screen appears.
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4-d-1. Manual Setup
If you prefer, you can enter manually the details of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.
Select the [Manual] method and then press <SET>.
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4-d-2. To enter the [SSID] (network name), select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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Enter the SSID.
When you are finished, select [OK] and then press <SET>.
4-d-3. Select the Wi-Fi networks authentication method.
Select [Open], [WPA-PSK], or [WPA2-PSK] and then press <SET>.
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4-d-4. Select the Wi-Fi networks encryption method.
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If you selected [WEP], please proceed to 4-d-5.
If you selected [No encryption], please proceed to Step 5.
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4-d-5. Enter the encryption key.
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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Valid encryption keys vary depending on the encryption method.
*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.
The IP address assignment screen will be displayed.
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5. Select the method for assigning the IP address and then press <SET>.
The steps for performing [Manual] settings are explained below.
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6. 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>.
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The cursor will move to the next field.
Repeat the process for all four fields.
7. Select [Set] on the right side of the screen and then press <SET> to confirm the address.
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8. Enter the [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] addresses in the same way.
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9. Select the desired method for setting up the DNS server, and then press <SET>.
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The [Manual] setting procedure is explained below.
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10. Enter the [Primary DNS Server] and [Secondary DNS Server] using the method described for entering the IP address.
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11. Confirm the settings.
Push the joystick up/down to review additional settings before pressing <SET>.
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12. Save the settings.
Push the joystick up/down to select the desired configuration number and then press <SET>.
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13. If necessary, enter the [Network Configuration Name].
Select [Input] and then press <SET>.
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Enter the network configuration name.
Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
14. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
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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 one.
15. Press <SET>.
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16. Press the <CANCEL> button twice to return to the menu before the previous menu ( [
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To transfer a newly recorded MP4 clip, please proceed to Step 3-A.
Step 3-A: Transferring a Newly Recorded MP4 Clip.
If you activate the FTP transfer function and set in advance an assignable button to [MP4 FTP Transfer], you can press the button to add the last MP4 clip recorded to the FTP transfer queue (up to 5 clips). MP4 clips are then transferred to the FTP server one by one. The FTP transfer is performed in the background so you can continue recording while the files are transferred. In fact, the transfer will not be interrupted even if you set the camcorder to [MEDIA] mode.
The following section explains the procedure for assigning [MP4 FTP Transfer] to assignable button 5 and adding clips to the FTP transfer queue.
1. Select [
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2. Select [MP4 FTP Transfer] and press <SET>.
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3.Press the <CANCEL> button to return to the previous menu. ([
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4. Select [
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5. Select the configuration number you saved in step 2, and then press <SET>.
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Immediately after making new network settings, the setting number for the new network will be selected automatically, so this step will not be necessary.
6. Press [CANCEL] twice to return to the menu before the previous menu ([
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7. Activate the FTP transfer function.
Select [
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The [
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8. After recording an MP4 clip, press assignable button 5 (which you set to [MP4 FTP Transfer] in the previous steps).
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The MP4 clip just recorded will be added to the FTP transfer queue.
The number of MP4 clips in the FTP transfer queue will appear next to the [
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9. When you have finished transferring the desired clips, turn off the network functions.
Set [
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Step 3-B: Transferring Clips and Photos
You can transfer to the FTP server MXF clips recorded on the CF card and MP4 clips or photos recorded on the SD card. The procedure for sending clips is explained below, but photos can be sent in the same way.
1. Hold down the button on the <POWER> switch and slide the switch to <MEDIA>.
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2. Press the <MENU> button.
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3. Select [
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4. Select the configuration number you saved in step 14 of the previous section (Step 2), and then press <SET>.
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Immediately after making new network settings, the setting number for the new network will be selected automatically, so this step will not be necessary.
5. Press the <MENU> button.
To transfer one clip or photo, please proceed to 6-a.To transfer multiple clips or photos, please proceed to 6-b.
6-a. Transferring one clip or photo.
6-a-1. Press the <INDEX> button to open the index screen that contains the clips or photos you want to transfer.
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6-a-2. Select the desired clip or photo and then press <SET> to open the clip/photo menu.
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6-a-3. Select [FTP Transfer] and then press <SET>.
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6-a-4. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
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FTP will appear on the top of the screen, next to the connection type icon. When the icons turn white, the clip/photo will be transferred to the FTP server.
Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.
When the transfer is completed, the network icons will turn yellow and then disappear from the screen.
6-a-5. When the confirmation message appears, press <SET>.
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This concludes the procedure for transferring one clip or photo.
6-b. Transferring Multiple Clips or Photos.
6-b-1. Press the <INDEX> button to open the index screen that contains the clips or photos you want to transfer.
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6-b-2. Select [
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6-b-3. Select [Select] to select which clips/photos to transfe, or [All] to transfer all the clips/photos and then press <SET>.
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6-b-4. If you selected [Select].
Select the desired clip and press <SET>.
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6-b-5. Repeat the process to select all the clips you would like to transfer.
6-b-6. Press the <MENU> button.
6-b-7. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.
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FTP will appear on the top of the screen, next to the connection type icon.
6-b-8. When the icons turn white, all the applicable clips/photos will be transferred to the FTP server. When using a LAN connection, the LAN access indicator will flash quickly while the files are being transferred.
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Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.
6-b-9. When the transfer is completed, the network icons will turn yellow and then disappear from the screen.
6-b-10. When the confirmation message appears, press <SET>.
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This concludes the procedure for transferring multiple clips or photos.
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