Connecting using USB to a Control Device Configured as an Access Point (Tethering) (PXW-Z300 / PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 / ILME-FX5 / ILME-FX6 / MPC-2610)

You can connect a camera and a control device using USB tethering if the control device is configured as an access point.

Illustration showing the connection relationship of USB tethering connection using a control device configured as an access point.

(A) Camera

(B) USB connection

(C) Remote control

(D) Control device on which this app is installed (access point)

  1. : Press and hold the MENU (Menu) button to display the menu.
  2. : Configure the following settings if a user name and password have not been configured on the camera.
    1. Set the user name.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [User Name]
      • PXW-Z300 / PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 / MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [User Name]
    2. Automatically generate a new password.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Generate Password]
      • PXW-Z300 / PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 / MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Generate Password]

    Hint

    • You can also configure a password manually using the following menu items.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Input Password]
      • PXW-Z300 / PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 / MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Input Password]
    • The user name and password can be viewed as text and QR code.
      • ILME-FX6: [Network] – [Access Authentication] – [Show Settings]
      • PXW-Z300 / PXW-Z200 / HXR-NX800 / MPC-2610: [Network] – [Network Setup] – [Show Authentication]

    Note

    • Be careful not to let others see your QR code or password.
  3. : Enable USB tethering.
    • Select [Network] – [USB Tethering] – [Setting] – [On].
  4. : Enable camera remote control via USB tethering.
    • Select [Network] – [USB Tethering] – [Camera Remote Control] – [Enable].
  5. : Connect the control device to the USB Type-C connector of the camera using a USB cable.
  6. : Configure the following settings on the control device to enable as an access point for tethering.

    On Android:

    1. On the access permission screen, select [ALLOW].
    2. Select [Settings] – [Network & internet] – [Hotspot & tethering].
    3. Enable [USB tethering].

    On iOS:

    1. On the access permission screen, select [Allow].
    2. Select [Settings] – [Personal Hotspot].
    3. Enable [Allow Others to Join].

    Note

    • Not supported on iPadOS/macOS.
    • The menu structure may vary depending on your control device.
  7. : Launch the app and tap (App menu) – [Connect].
  8. : Select [Tethering (USB)] on the connection screen.

  9. : Tap [Connect] for the camera to connect on the connection screen.
  10. : Authenticate access for the connection to enable encrypted communication with the camera.

If you have trouble connecting

Refer to the Monitor & Control support page.

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