Canon WFT-E6 manual

Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E6 Guide for Cano n Camc orders E DIE-0415-000 C OP Y[...]

2 Y ou can attach a W FT -E6 Wireless File Trans mitter to a Canon camcorder to connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi network. This will allow y ou t o operate the camcorder remotely from any device connected to the Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application. This guide will explain how to attach the WFT -E6 t o a camcorder and configur[...]

3 Introduc tion 2 About this G uide ................. ................ ............... ................ ................ .......... ................ ..... ................ . 2 Attaching to a Camcord er ... ................ .......... ................ ............... ................ ................ ........... ..... ...... 4 1 Wi-Fi and Cam corder[...]

4 T urn off the camcorder be fore attaching the WFT -E6 Wireless File T ransmitter . T he transmitter is powered by the camcorder . Make sure the camc order ’s battery pack is sufficiently charged before using the t ransmitter . 1 T urn off the camc order . 2 Open th e WFT terminal cover . 3 Att ach t he tr ansmit ter . Align the transm itter’s[...]

5 Attaching to a Cam corder 5 T urn on the camcorder . If the transm itter was correctly attached, the icon will appear in t he rear panel, next to the remaining battery icon. Removal T u rn off the camcorder . Loosen the WFT attachment bracket’s screw and remove the WFT attachment bracket. Loosen the transmitter ’s t ightening screw until it s[...]

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7 1 Wi-Fi and Camcorder Settings Compl ete the Wi-F i and camcorde r settings using the cam corder’s menu scree ns. C OP Y[...]

8 Before using the Wi-Fi Remote application to remotely control the camcorder , you need to wirelessly connect t he camcorder (with the t ransmitter attached) to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router). There are th ree ways to do so, and the method you use will depend on the specifications of the ac cess point you want to use. Note t[...]

9 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the easiest way to set up the Wi-Fi network. However , it may not work correctly if there are several active access points in the area. In such case try using the [WPS: Pin Code] ( A 10) or [Conne ction W izard] ( A 1 1) option. 1 Open th e [Set Up New ] submenu. [ w Other Functions] > [Wi-Fi Remo te] > [Set U[...]

10 In this setup mode, the camcorder will issue an 8-digit PIN code that you then need t o enter in the wireless router setup screen. Even if there ar e multiple access points active in your area, this is a relatively reliable method of establishing a connection using a shared PIN code. It may take about one m inute to establish connection. 1 Open [...]

11 When you select [Connection W izard] , the transmitter will detect active Wi-Fi networks in your area and you can select the des ired access point (S SID) from the list . 1 Open th e [Set Up New ] submenu. [ w Other Functions] > [Wi-Fi Re mote] > [S et Up New] 2 Select [Connection W izard] and then press SET . 3 Select [Automatic] and then[...]

12 Connection Wizard If the access point is encrypted ( C ), you will need to enter the encryp tion key (password). T o find out the enc ryption key , refer to the instruction man ual of the access point (wireless router) or consult the network administrator . 1 Selec t the WEP i ndex ke y . This step is only necessary if the Wi-Fi network’s auth[...]

13 Connection Wizard If you prefer , you can enter manually the details of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to (for example, if your Wi-Fi network is operati ng in stealth mode and cannot be det ec ted by the transmitter or t o connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled portable device through an A d Hoc connect ion). After step 2 in the Selecting the Wi-Fi N[...]

14 Connection Wizard Ad Hoc Connections 4 Sele ct the ch anne l and th en pre ss SET . Available channels will be different for Ad Hoc 1 1b/g and 1 1a conn ections. 5 Select the Ad Hoc connection’ s encryption method and the n press SET . If you selected [WEP], continue with step 6 below . If you selected [No encryption], skip to step 7. Infrastr[...]

15 1 Select [Automatic] or [ M anual] and then press SET . If you selected [Automatic], IP settings will be assigned automatically . Continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration ( A 16). 2 Enter the networ k’ s TCP/IP settings manually . Enter the IP address assigned to the cam corder , and the network’s subnet mask , and de[...]

16 1 Review t he access p oint’ s config uration and then press SET . The first screen shows t he access po int’ s SSID and the type of connection. Push the j oystick up/ down or tur n the SELECT dial to rev iew additional settings before pressing SET . 2 Save the curr ent configurat ion. Select the des ired configuration number and then press [...]

17 A user nam e and password are required before the Wi-F i Remote application (Wi-Fi-enabled device connected t o the Wi-Fi network ) can access the t ransmitter in order to operate the camcorder . Additionally , you can set a unique ca mcorder identification code and designate t he port that Wi-F i Remote should use. The Wi -Fi connection will be[...]

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19 2 Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Re mote After c ompl eting t he pr eparat ions i n the p revio us cha pter, you can use any compute r or other Wi-Fi enabled d evice that h as a W eb browser and is connect ed to the same W i-Fi network to remotely operate the camcorder using th e Wi-Fi Remote applicat ion. C OP Y[...]

20 Y ou can save up to 5 different network configuration profiles. Y ou can select which one to use depending on where you plan to use t he camcorder . If you just saved a new network configuration ( A 16), the c amcorder will autom atically c onnect to that Wi-F i network and this procedure is not r equired. 1 Open the Wi-Fi [S elect] submenu. [ w[...]

21 After est ablishing a connection between the camcorder and Wi-Fi network (the white icon appears on the upper left of the screen), you can start the Wi-Fi Remote application on any Wi-Fi-enabled device* that has a Web browser** and is connected t o the same W i-Fi network. Refer also to the instruction manual of t he W i-Fi enabled device used. [...]

22 Starting Wi-Fi Rem ote 1 St art the Web browser on the comp uter or other Wi- Fi -enabled devic e. 2 Enter t he camcorder ’ s U RL. Enter the IP address you checked previously into the Web browser’s address bar , adding the prefix “ht tp: //” . 3 Enter the us er name and p assword and press [OK] . Be sure to enter the same user name and [...]

23 Starting Wi-Fi Rem ote 4 Select the language for Wi- Fi Remote. Press the [ Î ] next to the language button and select the desired language from the list. Most buttons and con trols emulate ph ysical controls on the camcorder and are labeled in English only , regardless of the language selected. C OP Y[...]

24 When using a laptop computer , net book, tablet computer or othe r Wi-Fi-enabled devices with larger screens, the [Advanced Control] screen of fers more shooting cont rols to operate the camcorder . For det ails about how t o control the recording or change the various settings, refer to the relevant section in t he camcorder ’s instruction ma[...]

25 When using a smartphone or other W i-Fi-enabled device with a smaller screen, you can use the [Basic Control] scr een that of fers only the mo st important s hooting controls but will fi t in the screen without s crolling. For details about how to c ontrol the recording or change the various settings, refer t o the relevant sec tion in the camco[...]

26 Using Wi-Fi Remote you can create, edit and trans fer to t he camcorder a metadata profile that includes the User M emo information (clip title, creat or , location and desc ription), as well as GPS information. For details about how to set and transfer the metadata, refer to the relevant section in the camcorder ’s instruction manual. 1 Open [...]

27 3 Mana ging Settings I nformation C OP Y[...]

28 Y ou can check the current Wi-Fi n etwork settings us ing the camcorder ’s status screens. 1 Press the ST A TUS button. 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to display the four [Wi-Fi Remote] status scre ens. Checking Settings 1 2 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 1 Net work co nfigu rat ion nam e 2 Network name (SSID) and type of conne[...]

29 Y ou can edit the Wi-Fi network settings even aft er the initial setup. Changing settings manually requires more advanc ed knowledge of Wi-Fi and network settings. The Wi-F i connection will be disabled while you change these settings. Af ter complet ing the changes, the c amcorder will connect to the Wi-Fi network using the new configuration. 1[...]

30 Changing Settings 7 If you selected [Manual], select a setting you want to c hange and then pr ess SET . Push the joystick up/ down or turn the SELECT dial to select a value for the first field and press SET to move to the next field. After completing the four fields of each address, select [Set] and press SET to enter the address. Repeat this s[...]

31 4 Troubleshooting C OP Y[...]

32 Check this section if you enco unter problems connect ing to the Wi-Fi network or operating the camcorder r emotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled device. If the problem per sists, consult a Canon Service Cent er (listed on the bac k cover of t he camcorder ’s instruction manual). Check Th is First X Are the wireless router (access point), the camcorder[...]

33 When using the transmitter with a Wi-Fi net work, try the following cor rective actions if the transmission rate drops, the connection is lost, or other problems occur . When using the transmitter indoors, place the wir eless router in th e same room where you are shooting. Place the wireless router in an open, unobstruct ed location, where peop[...]

34 Refer to this list when an error message is di splayed on the cam corder’s screen. M essages are listed alphabetically . If the problem persists, consult a Canon Service Center (liste d on the back of t he camcorder ’s instruction manual). Another user is al ready accessing the c amcorder . T ry again later . The camcorder is already connect[...]

35 Error Messages Wi-F i conne ctio n term inat ed An error occurred on the access point or the computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled device. X Check the Wi-Fi-enabled device and access point and try connecting again. The Wi-Fi si gnal became too w eak and the w ireless connection was lost. X Wait a moment or turn off other devices in the ar ea that may [...]

36 A Access p oint ....... ....... .......... ........ ....... ... 2, 11 Ad Hoc...... ...... ........ ....... .......... ......... ...... ... 13 Advanc ed Contro l scree n ...... ........... ........ . 24 Area of use .... Areas of Use and Restrict ions Attach ing to a camco rder ........ ....... ........ ..... 4 Authentication......................[...]

37 Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates a nd other countries. Wi-Fi is a re gistered trademark o f the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Certified, WP A, WP A2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are tr ademark s of the Wi -Fi Alliance. WPS a s used on the camcorder ’s settings, onscreen displays and in this[...]

DIE-0415-000 © CANO N INC. 2012 The information in this guide is current as of December 201 1. For information on using the transmitter with access ories introduced after this date, contact your neares t Canon S ervice Center . C OP Y[...]