Connecting via HDMI/UVC (PXW-Z300/PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800/ILME-FX6/MPC-2610)

High-resolution monitoring is supported by connecting with a camera that supports HDMI output or USB Video Class (UVC) output.

For HDMI output, remote control is supported using Wi-Fi connection or USB connection.

For UVC output, remote control is not supported.

Hint

  • If you want to reduce battery consumption on the control device, set the HDMI OUT setting of the camera to 1920×1080.

Note

  • When using remote control over a Wi-Fi connection, the focus map, face/eye detection frame, tracking frame, and framing frame may be offset from the live view if the wireless environment is unstable.

Illustration showing the connection relationship when a camera and control device are connected via HDMI/UVC.

(A) Camera

(B) Wi-Fi connection or USB connection

(C) HDMI/UVC connection

(D) Control device on which this app is installed

Note

  • To use this function, a supported control device and camera are required.

    • HDMI supported devices: Xperia PRO, PDT-FP1
    • UVC supported devices: Xperia 1/5/PRO series, PDT-FP1 (within the Xperia 1/5 series, the Xperia 1 model and Xperia 5 model do not support UVC)
    • UVC supported cameras: See “Supported Cameras, Connection Methods, and Functions.”
  • To use this function, you must sign in with the same Sony account that you used when purchasing the license. For details about licenses, see “Purchasing a License.”
  1. : Connect a control device and camera.

    For HDMI output:
    Use an HDMI cable.

    For UVC output:
    Use a USB Type-C cable.

    Hint

    • You can establish an HDMI connection with a control device that does not support HDMI using an HDMI-to-UVC conversion adapter (option).
  2. : For UVC output, set [Monitoring] – [USB Stream] – [Setting] to [On].
  3. : Launch the app and tap (App menu) – [Connect].
  4. : Place a check mark in [Use HDMI/UVC for Live view].

    Hint

    • For HDMI output, remote control is supported using Wi-Fi connection or USB connection.
  5. : Tap (App menu) – [Monitoring]

    The [Monitoring] screen appears.

    Note

    • The resolution displayed in live view is HD (1080p) even if the output is 4K (2160p).
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