Step 1: Making FTP Transfer Preparations

Step 2: Select a Camera Access Point Connection

Step 3-A: Transferring a Newly Recorded MP4 Clip.

Step 3-B: Transferring a Clip or Photo

NOTE

The procedure for connecting the camcorder to a network device and performing FTP file transfers using Camera Access Point (*1) mode is explained in the following sections.

For making Infrastructure mode (*2) Wi-Fi connections via an access point, please refer to Transferring Clips from the Camcorder via an Access Point (FTP File Transfer) (XF200 / XF205).

For more information on making connecting the camcorder to a network device and performing FTP file transfers using a wired network, please refer to Transferring Clips from the Camcorder via a Wired Network (FTP File Transfer) (XF200 / XF205).

*1 Direct connection to one Wi-Fi-enabled device where the camcorder serves as the Wi-Fi access point.

*2 Connection to a Wi-Fi network via an external access point (wireless router, etc.)

• 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

IMPORTANT

• 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.

Step 1: Making FTP Transfer Preparations

NOTE

You can wirelessly transfer files (recordings) directly to a computer or an FTP server. You will need a correctly configured FTP server. During the manual setup procedure, you will need to enter the FTP server's IP address, port, user name, password and file transfer destination (where the files will be transferred to). Please confirm this information in advance.

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] > [FTP Server Settings] 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. Enter the [FTP Server].

Select [Input] and then press <SET>.

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>.

Though the FTP servers host name is not required when using Camera Access Point connections, enter any characters to be able to continue the procedure.

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.

After entering the desired text, select [OK] and then press <SET> to close the keyboard screen.

5. Enter the [User Name] in the same way.

Select [Input] and then press <SET>.

Enter the [User Name].

After you have entered the information, select [OK] and then press <SET>.

6. Enter the [Password].

Select [Input] and then press <SET>.

Enter the [Password].

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>.

Enter the [Destination Folder]. ('/' has been entered in the example image above.)

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>.

9. Push the joystick up/down to select a value for the first digit and then press <SET> to move to the next digit.

Make sure to enter all the digits ('21' has been entered in the example image above).

10. Select [Set] appearing on the right side of the screen, and then press <SET>.

11. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.

12. Select whether to turn the passive mode [On] or [Off] and then press <SET>.

([Off] has been selected in the example image below.)

• [On] (passive mode) is more appropriate for FTP transfers within a network behind a firewall.
• [Off] is the standard setting for most cases.

13. Select [OK] and then press <SET>.

14. Press <SET>.

15. Perform the FTP Transfer settings.

These settings determine the handling of files and folders on the FTP server.

15. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [FTP Transfer Settings], and then press <SET>.

16. Select [Create Folder by Date] and press <SET>.

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.

18. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [FTP Transfer Settings] -> [Same Named Files] and then press <SET>.

19. Select the desired option and then press <SET>.

• [Skip]: If a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder, the file will not be transferred.
• [Overwrite]: Even if a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder, the file will be transferred, overwriting any file with the same name in the destination folder.

20. Press the <CANCEL> button to return to the previous menu. ([Network Settings] submenu of [ Other Functions]).

NOTE

You can check the FTP-related settings on the status screens.

Step 2: Select a Camera Access Point Connection

1. Perform Camera Access Point connection settings.

Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [Connection Settings] -> [Set Up New] and then press <SET>.

2. Select [WI-Fi] and then press <SET>.

3. Select [Camera Access Point] and press <SET>.

4. 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>.

5. Select the wireless connection mode (5 GHz band or 2.4 GHz band) and then press <SET>.

6. Push the joystick up/down to select the channel and then press <SET>.

Available channels will be different depending on the wireless connection mode selected in step 5.

7. 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], proceed to step 9.

If you selected [WPA2-PSK/AES], proceed to step 8.

8. 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

*1: ASCII characters include the numbers 0 to 9, the letters a to z and A to Z and some punctuation marks and special symbols.
*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.

9. Select the method for assigning the IP address: Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press <SET>.

• [Automatic]: IP settings will be assigned automatically.
• [Manual]: Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway assigned to the camcorder manually.

The procedure for [Manual] is shown below.

10. 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.

11. Select [Set] on the right side of the screen and then press <SET> to confirm the address.

12. Enter the [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway] addresses in the same way.

13. Confirm the settings.

The first screen shows the access points SSID and the type of connection. Push the joystick up/down to review additional settings before pressing <SET>.

14. Save the settings.

Push the joystick up/down to select the desired configuration number and then press <SET>.

15. 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>.

16. 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 one.

17. Press <SET>.

18. Press the <CANCEL> button twice to return to the menu before the previous menu ([ Other Functions]).

19. Enter the SSID and encryption key from steps 4-8 of 'Step 2: Select a Camera Access Point Connection' into the FTP server to connect to the camcorder.

To transfer a newly recorded MP4 clip, please proceed to Step 3-A.
To transfer a clip or photo, please proceed to Step 3-B.

Step 3-A: Transferring a Newly Recorded MP4 Clip.

REFERENCE

To transfer newly recorded clips to an FTP server, the movie format must be set to [MP4] or [MXF(CF)+MP4]. For information on shooting in MP4 format, please refer to Recording MP4 Video Files (XF200 / XF205).

1. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Assignable Buttons] and choose the desired button (5 has been selected in the example image below). Then, press <SET>.

3. Press the <CANCEL> button to return to the previous menu. ([ Other Functions]).

4. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [Connection Settings] -> [Select] and then press <SET>.

6. Press the [CANCEL] button twice to return to the menu before the previous menu ([ Other Functions]).

Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Functions] -> [FTP Transfer] and then press <SET>.

The [ ] icon will appear on the screen, and the camcorder will be set to FTP transfer mode.

The number of MP4 clips in the FTP transfer queue will appear next to the [ ] icon.

Set [ Other Functions] -> [Network Functions] to [Off] and then press <SET>.

Step 3-B: Transferring Clips and Photos

3. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Network Settings] -> [Connection Settings] -> [Select] and then press <SET>.

6-b-2. Select [ Other Functions] -> [Clips] or [Photos] -> [FTP Transfer] and then press <SET>.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions when transferring files. Failing to do so may interrupt the transfer and incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination.

- Do not open the CF card slot cover or SD card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

• If incomplete files remain at the transfer destination, check the content and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them.

NOTE

Depending on the access points settings and capabilities, it may take some time to transfer files.