Transferring Recordings and Photos to a FTP Server Using a Wireless Connection (XA35 / XA30)
Article ID: ART163820 | Date published: 12/01/2015 | Date last updated: 12/02/2015
 

Description

Transferring Recordings and Photos to a FTP Server Using a Wireless Connection (XA35 / XA30)

Solution

Solution

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). Make sure your configuration is correct.

CAUTION
  • Avoid using an unprotected Wi-Fi connection or network environment. Doing so may expose your personal information or other important data to unauthorized third parties.
  • Using the XA35 / XA30 in a 5GHz bandwidth outside is forbidden by law.

Step 1: Setting up the FTP server

1. Move the POWER switch to [MEDIA].

2. Touch [ ].

3. Touch [ ].

4. Scroll the screen up or down, adjust [Wi-Fi] to the bar, and touch the button.

5. Press [FTP Transfer].

6. Touch [OK].

7. Set up the FTP server.
Enter the FTP server's IP address for [FTP Server].
Enter the port number for [Port].
Touch [Next].

REFERENCE
Using the virtual keyboard
To enter text manually, use the virtual keyboard. Use the touch screen to operate the virtual keyboard.
: (After you confirm, the keyboard will close)
: Enter your text here
: Input keyboard
: / (Switch between letters and numbers)
: Space
: Backspace (delete the character to the cursor's left)
: / / (When the letter keyboard is displayed, this key switches between upper-case and lower-case letters; when the numerical keyboard is displayed, this key inputs special characters)
: (Move the cursor)
: (End the character input)

8.
Enter the user name.
Enter the password.
Touch [Next].

9.
Enter [/] for [Destination Folder].
Touch [Next].

NOTE
Depending on the FTP server's settings, the required text for the port number and destination folder may differ. Check the settings on your FTP server.

Step 2: Wi-Fi connection using a wireless router (access point)

Connect to the wireless router (access point).
If you have already configured an access point,proceed to "Step 3: Transferring files."

  • If no connections to access points have been saved in the camcorder, the message [Save the access point] will appear on the screen.
Touch [OK].

1. Select the desired connection method.

There are 4 connection methods available.
For information on the access point, refer to the instruction manual for your device.
WPS: Button*Simply press and hold the WPS button on your access point and then touch the camcorder's screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible router.
WPS: PIN Code*Access the access point's configuration screen using your Web browser. The camcorder will give you a PIN code, which you will enter into the browser. You will need a WPS-compatible router and a computer or other device connected to it.
Search for Access PointsFollowing the camcorder's onscreen instructions, select your access point from a list of detected SSIDs and then enter your password.
Manual SetupYou manually enter the access point's SSID, password and other network settings. This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks.

* WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that makes connecting to an access point easier.


If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right), connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. With WPS, you will either use the [WPS: Button] method or [WPS: PIN Code] method. See the description below. If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the "Search for Access Points" method.
For the [WPS: Button] method, go to 2-a-1.
For the [WPS: PIN Code] method, go to 2-b-1.
For the [Search for Access Points] method, go to 2-c-1.
If you wish to connect through the [Manual Setup], go to 2-d-1.

REFERENCE
The camcorder can remember the settings for four access points.
IMPORTANT
Before establishing a Wi-Fi connection make sure that:
  • you have a correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11a/b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown at the bottom)
  • the access point and your home network are configured correctly.

2-a-1. The [WPS: Button] method
Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
Depending on the access point, the amount of time required may differ. Refer to the instruction manual for the access point and make sure the router's WPS function is activated.

2-a-2. Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen.
The camcorder will connect to the access point.

You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress.

When the setup is completed, the screen will change.Proceed to "Step 3: Transferring files."

2-b-1. The [WPS: PIN Code] method　
Set up the PIN code for the access point and start WPS.
From a computer or similar device connected to the access point, use the Web browser to open the router's WPS (pin code) settings screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder's screen, enter it into your router's WPS settings screen to start WPS.

2-b-2. Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen.
The camcorder will connect to the access point.

You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress.

When the setup is completed, the screen will change.Proceed to "Step 3: Transferring files."

2-c-1.　The [Search for Access Points] method　
The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity. After you select the desired access point, enter the password (encryption key) to connect the camcorder.

2-c-2. Check the settings for the access point.
Note the access point's network name (SSID) and encryption key (when necessary).

2-c-3. Select the access point you wish to connect to.
The SSIDs of the detected access points appear.
Touch [ ] / [ ] and select the access point you wish to connect to.
Touch [OK].

2-c-4. Enter the password (encryption key) of the access point.
If the access point selected in 2-c-3 did not have a [ ] icon, this step is not necessary.
Touch the encryption key field and enter the encryption key.
Touch [OK].

2-c-5. Touch [OK].
When the setup is completed, the screen will change.Proceed to "Step 3: Transferring files."

2-d-1. Connecting through the manual setup　
Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless connection settings. This may be necessary, for example, if your access point's network name (SSID) cannot be detected due to the stealth function being enabled. Manual setup is for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks.

2-d-2. Enter the SSID.
Touch the SSID field.
Enter the SSID and then touch [Next].

2-d-3. Select an authentication/encryption method.
Touch the authentication/encryption method field.

2-d-4. Touch an authentication/encryption method.
If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1.

2-d-5. Enter the encryption key.
In 2-d-4, if you selected [OPEN NONE], entering the encryption key is not necessary.
Touch the encryption key field and enter the encryption key.
Touch [Next].

2-d-6. Select a method for obtaining the IP address.
Touch [Automatic] or [Manual].
If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 2-d-12.

2-d-7. Configure the IP address and other settings manually.
Touch the IP address field.

2-d-8. Touch [ ] or [ ] to enter the values for the IP address and touch [OK].

2-d-9. Enter the subnet mask the same way you entered the IP address and touch [Next].
2-d-10. Enter the default gateway the same way you entered the IP address and touch [Next].
2-d-11. Enter the DNS servers the same way you entered the IP address and touch [Next].

2-d-12. Save the settings.
Touch [OK].

When the setup is completed, the screen will change.

Step 3: Transferring files

1 Transfer the files.
Touch the source memory card. You can select multiple memory cards.
Touch [All files] or [New files].
Touch [OK].

2. File transfer will begin.
Touch [Stop] to interrupt the file transfer.
The files will continue to be transferred until you interrupt the process.

3.　Touch [OK] after the files have been transferred.

The FTP transfer is now completed.
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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
  • If the file transfer is interrupted, select [New files] and perform the file transfer again. These files will be transferred as new files.
  • 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 point's settings and capability, as well as the connection speed, it may take some time to transfer files.

IMPORTANT
: About the Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
  • When using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna with your hand or other objects. Covering it may interfere with wireless signals.
  • While using Wi-Fi functions other than remotely controlling the camcorder using the Browser Remote application, do not open the double memory card slot cover.
  • If the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder, the Wi-Fi functions are not available.
REFERENCE
The specifications of the camcorder's (XA35 / XA30) Wi-Fi standard are as follows.
Wi-Fi protocol, operating frequency:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n-compliant, 2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11a/n-compliant, 5 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate (specification) *:
54 Mbps (IEEE 802.11a)
11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b)
54 Mbps (IEEE 802.11g)
150 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n)
* These are theoretical values and actual data transfer rates may differ.

  • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • WPS as used in the camcorder's settings signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
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