Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function)
Uses a Wi-Fi or USB connection, etc. to control the camera from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.
Select MENU →
(Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off] beforehand.
For details on [PC Remote Function], refer to the following URL:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-9m2/pcremote.php
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MENU →(Network) → [PC Remote Function] → Select an item to set, and then select the desired setting.
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Connect the camera to the computer, and then launch Imaging Edge (Remote) on the computer.You can now operate the camera using Imaging Edge (Remote).
- The connection method between the camera and the computer depends on the setting for [PC Remote Cnct Method].
Menu item details
- PC Remote:
- Sets whether or not to use the [PC Remote] function. ([On] / [Off])
- PC Remote Cnct Method:
- Selects the connection method when the camera is connected to a computer using [PC Remote]. ([USB]/[Wired LAN]/[Wi-Fi Direct]/[Wi-Fi Access Point])
- Pairing:
- When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wired LAN] or [Wi-Fi Access Point], pair the camera with the computer.
- Wi-Fi Direct Info.:
- Displays the information needed to connect to the camera from the computer when [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wi-Fi Direct].
- Still Img. Save Dest.:
- Sets whether or not to save still images to both the camera and the computer during PC Remote shooting. ([PC Only]/[PC+Camera]/[Camera Only])
- RAW+J PC Save Img:
- Selects the file type for images to be transferred to the computer when [Still Img. Save Dest.] is set to [PC+Camera]. ([RAW & JPEG]/[JPEG Only]/[RAW Only])
- PC Save Image Size:
- Selects the file size for images to be transferred to the computer when [Still Img. Save Dest.] is set to [PC+Camera]. The original-sized JPEG file or a 2M-equivalent JPEG file can be transferred. ([Original]/[2M])
- Connect without Pairing:
- Selects whether to connect the camera to a computer without pairing when [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wired LAN] or [Wi-Fi Access Point]. (when the camera’s system software (firmware) is Ver.2.00 or later) ([Enable]/[Disable])
How to connect the camera and the computer
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [USB]
Connect the camera and the computer using a USB Type-C cable (supplied).
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wired LAN]
Connect the camera to the computer or a switching hub using a commercially available LAN cable. The camera and the computer need to be paired in advance if [Connect without Pairing] is set to [Disable].
Connect the camera and the computer or switching hub using the LAN cable, and select MENU→ (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] on the camera, then use Remote Camera Tool to pair the camera and the computer. Select [OK] on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
- Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wi-Fi Direct]
Use the camera as an access point, and connect the computer to the camera directly via Wi-Fi.
Select MENU→(Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera. Connect the computer and the camera using the Wi-Fi connection information displayed on the camera.
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wi-Fi Access Point]
Connect the camera and the computer via Wi-Fi using a wireless access point. The camera and the computer need to be paired in advance if [Connect without Pairing] is set to [Disable].
Select MENU→(Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera to the wireless access point. Connect the computer to the same wireless access point.
Select MENU → (Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] on the camera, and then use Imaging Edge (Remote) to pair the camera and the computer. Select [OK] on the pairing confirmation screen displayed on the camera to finish pairing.
- Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.
Note
- When an unrecordable memory card is inserted into the camera, you cannot record still images even if [Still Img. Save Dest.] is set to [Camera Only] or [PC+Camera].
- When [Camera Only] or [PC+Camera] is selected and no memory card is inserted into the camera, the shutter will not be released even if [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable].
- While a still image is being played back on the camera, you cannot shoot with [PC Remote].
- [RAW+J PC Save Img] can only be selected when [
File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. - If you set [Connect without Pairing] to [Enable], unintended third parties may access the camera. Sony is not liable for any problems or damage caused by setting [Connect without Pairing] to [Enable]. (when the camera’s system software (firmware) is Ver.2.00 or later)
