Solution
Setting Up the FTP Server and Transfer SettingsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Searching for Access Points
Manual Setup
Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer)
Using the virtual keyboard screen
You can transfer clips from the camcorder to another device connected to the network, using the FTP protocol. The following explanations assume that the FTP server is on, ready and correctly configured.
Setting Up the FTP Server and Transfer Settings
Before you can transfer clips to a connected device, you need to configure the FTP server settings and other settings related to the handling of folders and files. If necessary, consult the network administrator in charge of the FTP server.
1. Set the power switch to [MEDIA].
2. Press the [MENU] button.
3. Touch [ System Setup ] -⋗ [Network Settings].
4. Touch [FTP Transfer Settings].
5. To enter the destination FTP server, touch the [ ] button next to [FTP Server].
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For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "Using the virtual keyboard screen".
6. [Edit] -⋗ Enter the desired text (IP address or host name) using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
7. Enter the [FTP: User Name], [FTP: Password], and [Destination Folder] in the same way.
8. To enter the FTP port number, touch the [ ] button next to [Port No.].
9. Touch [ ] or [ ] () to set the value for the first digit of the port number and then touch the next digit to select it. After completing all the digits of the port number, touch [OK] ().
10. Select whether to activate the passive mode.
Touch [ ] button next to [Passive Mode].
11. Touch [On] or [Off].
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12. Touch .
13. Select whether to create a new folder for every recording date.
Touch [ ] button next to [New Folder by Date].
14. Touch [On] or [Off].
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15. Touch .
16. Select how to handle file transfers when a file with the same name already exists on the server.
Touch [ ] button next to [Same Named Files].
17. Select the Desired option.
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13. Touch .
14. Touch and the touch .
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the easiest way to set up a Wi-Fi access point. You can do simply by pushing a button (if the access point (wireless router) you want to connect to has a WPS button) or using a PIN code issued by the camcorder.
1. Set the power switch to [MEDIA].
2. Press the [MENU] button.
3. Touch [ System Setup ] -⋗ [Network Settings].
4. Touch [Connection Settings].
5. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Network configuration profile ([1:] to [4:]) -⋗ [ ] ().
6. Touch [Edit].
7. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Touch [Infrastructure].
8. Select the desired network setup method.
9A. [Wireless Routers with a WPS Button]
The following screen is displayed.
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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 router’s WPS function is activated.
9B-1. [WPS Using a PIN Code]
After you select [WPS: PIN Code], the camcorder will generate and display an 8-digit PIN code on the screen.
9B-2. Enter the PIN code into the wireless router’s WPS (PIN code) setup screen.
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9B-3. Within 2 minutes, touch [OK].
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10. Select the method for assigning the IP address.
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11. Review the access point’s configuration and then touch [OK].
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12. Enter a name for the new network configuration profile.
Touch [Edit].
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13. Enter the desired name using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
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14. Touch [OK] to save the network configuration profile.
15. When the confirmation message appears.
Touch [OK].
16. Touch [OK].
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 network’s password to connect the camcorder. For details about the access point's network name (SSID) and password, refer to the wireless router’s instruction manual or consult the network administrator in charge of the access point.
1. Set the power switch to [MEDIA].
2. Press the [MENU] button.
3. Touch [ System Setup ] -⋗ [Network Settings].
4. Touch [Connection Settings].
5. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Network configuration profile ([1:] to [4:]) -⋗ [ ] ().
6. Touch [Edit].
7. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Touch [Infrastructure].
8. Select the desired network setup method.
Touch [Searching for Access Points].
9. Touch the desired access point.
10. If necessary (depending on the access point's encryption), touch one of the buttons to select the WEP index.
11. Enter the encryption key (password).
12. Enter the password using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
13. Touch [OK].
14. Select the method for assigning the IP address.
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15. Review the access point’s configuration and then touch [OK].
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16. Enter a name for the new network configuration profile.
Touch [Edit].
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17. Enter the desired name using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
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18. Touch [OK] to save the network configuration profile.
19. When the confirmation message appears.
20. Touch [OK].
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.
1. Set the power switch to [MEDIA].
2. Press the [MENU] button.
3. Touch [ System Setup ] -⋗ [Network Settings].
4. Touch [Connection Settings].
5. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Network configuration profile ([1:] to [4:]) -⋗ [ ] ().
6. Touch [Edit].
7. Select the desired network configuration profile.
Touch [Infrastructure].
8. Select the desired network setup method.
Touch [Manual Setup].
9. Enter the access point's SSID (network name).
Touch [Edit].
10. Enter the network name using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
11. Touch [OK].
12. Select the authentication method.
13. Selected [Open]:
Touch [WEP] or [No encryption].
14. Selected [Shared Key] / [WEP]: Touch one of the buttons to select the WEP index.
15. Selected [WPA-PSK]/[WPA2-PSK]:
Touch [TKIP] or [AES].
16. Enter the encryption key (password).
17. Enter the password using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
18. Touch [OK].
19. Select the method for assigning the IP address.
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20. Review the access point’s configuration and then touch [OK].
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21. Enter a name for the new network configuration profile.
Touch [Edit].
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22. Enter the desired name using the keyboard screen -⋗ [OK].
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23. Touch [OK] to save the network configuration profile.
24. When the confirmation message appears.
25. Touch [OK].
Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer)
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1. Set the power switch to [MEDIA].
2. Open the desired clip index screen.
3. Touch [FTP Transfer].
4. Touch the desired option and then touch [Yes].
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5. When the confirmation message appears, touch [OK].
1. Touch on the individual clips you want to transfer.
2. After selecting all the desired clips, touch [OK].
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- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
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Using the virtual keyboard screen
1. Touch the keys on the screen to enter the desired text.
: Current character / Character limit
2. After entering the desired text, touch [OK].