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For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". This product also supports the EOS C300. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of Use and Restrictions.). E INSTRUCTION MANUAL When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". This product also supports the EOS C300. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of Use and Restrictions.). E INSTRUCTION MANUAL When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E.
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... to time syncing with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to capture, view, and download images remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. Wireless LAN Functions FTP Transfer Transfer images to an FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser...
... to time syncing with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to capture, view, and download images remotely Media Server View images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. Wireless LAN Functions FTP Transfer Transfer images to an FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser...
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... logo are trademarks of configuring your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are complete. UPnP is a registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by use of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Sections of this manual labeled with the respective equipment. All other software elements. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless LANs or FTP servers. Conventions Used in this Manual These instructions should be followed...
... logo are trademarks of configuring your wireless LAN and FTP server settings are complete. UPnP is a registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by use of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Sections of this manual labeled with the respective equipment. All other software elements. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless LANs or FTP servers. Conventions Used in this Manual These instructions should be followed...
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... Slave Cameras...68 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 70 7 Managing Settings Information 79 Checking Settings ...80 Changing Settings...82 Saving and Loading Settings ...85 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 Synchronizing the Time ...90 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 94 10 Troubleshooting 97 Responding to Error Messages ...98 Wireless LAN Notes...111 Checking Network Settings...112 11 Reference 113 Creating and Registering Captions 114 Specifications...115 Index ...124...
... Slave Cameras...68 Using the Transmitter with WFT Server 70 7 Managing Settings Information 79 Checking Settings ...80 Changing Settings...82 Saving and Loading Settings ...85 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 Synchronizing the Time ...90 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 Connecting GPS Devices via Bluetooth 94 10 Troubleshooting 97 Responding to Error Messages ...98 Wireless LAN Notes...111 Checking Network Settings...112 11 Reference 113 Creating and Registering Captions 114 Specifications...115 Index ...124...
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Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 13
Basic Network Settings Complete the basic network settings by following transmitter connection instructions on the camera menu screen. 13
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... for remote capture over a wireless LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS-1D X cameras) installed. 16 or 64-bit systems) • Windows XP Professional • Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 For instructions on your camera. In addition, the computer must be transferred later. With this option, a wireless network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows Vista Home Premium/Home...
... for remote capture over a wireless LAN using the EOS Utility software included with EOS-1D X cameras) installed. 16 or 64-bit systems) • Windows XP Professional • Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 For instructions on your camera. In addition, the computer must be transferred later. With this option, a wireless network is used because FTP server functionality is not provided. • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows Vista Home Premium/Home...
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... devices other than computers can be used , if they feature a web browser. Select this manual. 17 Note that devices with WFT units attached. Computer Operating Systems Any computer with the transmitter acting as a server. For further instructions on [LinkedShot], refer to page 65 of the operating system. The camera can be viewed and downloaded to a computer. Movie shooting is not supported...
... devices other than computers can be used , if they feature a web browser. Select this manual. 17 Note that devices with WFT units attached. Computer Operating Systems Any computer with the transmitter acting as a server. For further instructions on [LinkedShot], refer to page 65 of the operating system. The camera can be viewed and downloaded to a computer. Movie shooting is not supported...
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...] is established using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the EOS-1D X. 18 Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.19 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.21 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.22 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal on the EOS-1D X. Turn the dial to page 65. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to...
...] is established using a wireless LAN terminal compatible with the EOS-1D X. 18 Wireless LAN The [Wireless LAN setup method] screen is displayed. [Connect with wizard]: See p.19 [WPS (PBC mode)]: See p.21 [WPS (PIN mode)]: See p.22 Select [WPS (PBC mode)] or [WPS (PIN mode)] when using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal on the EOS-1D X. Turn the dial to page 65. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type Selecting the LAN Type For [LinkedShot] instructions, refer to...
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... if the wireless LAN terminal is in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is encrypting communication 3 Indicates the first 9 characters of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by information...
... if the wireless LAN terminal is in [Authentication] and [Encryption]. [Authentication]: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK [Encryption]: WEP, TKIP, or AES [Enter connection] and [Search again] To configure settings for the wireless LAN terminal manually, select [Enter connection] and press . Select [OK] and press to go to the next screen. 1 Indicates whether the device is encrypting communication 3 Indicates the first 9 characters of the SSID 4 Indicates the channel used Encryption by information...
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As the IP address, enter the IP address assigned to enter the number. 23 Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move the input position and turn the dial to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. When entering numbers for the IP address, subnet mask, and so on each screen as they are not sure what to enter, refer...
As the IP address, enter the IP address assigned to enter the number. 23 Enter the [IP address], [Subnet mask], [Gateway], and [DNS address] on , press to move the input position and turn the dial to the camera. If [Auto setting] results in environments using DHCP servers or wireless LAN terminals or routers supporting DHCP server functions. When entering numbers for the IP address, subnet mask, and so on each screen as they are not sure what to enter, refer...
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... mode switch to page 59, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. When you let go of focus adjustment < > < > : Largest increment < > < > : Intermediate increment < > < > : Smallest increment 2 Manually adjust the focus. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is taken. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely Focuses farther away Levels of the button, the picture is not supported. To download...
... mode switch to page 59, "Remote Capture." 1 Click [Simple control]. When you let go of focus adjustment < > < > : Largest increment < > < > : Intermediate increment < > < > : Smallest increment 2 Manually adjust the focus. For web browsers that remote capture of movies is taken. Live View image screen Release button Manual focus button Focuses more closely Focuses farther away Levels of the button, the picture is not supported. To download...
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... [Open system]. X Turn on the target computer and wireless LAN terminal. 21: No address assigned by the DHCP server? What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on . X Remove devices assigned addresses by the DHCP server. X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for authentication is working correctly? X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to errors numbered 21 - 26. Does the error occur under these settings? Are the transmitter...
... [Open system]. X Turn on the target computer and wireless LAN terminal. 21: No address assigned by the DHCP server? What to check on the DHCP server Is the DHCP server on . X Remove devices assigned addresses by the DHCP server. X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for authentication is working correctly? X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions to errors numbered 21 - 26. Does the error occur under these settings? Are the transmitter...
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...: Cannot connect to FTP server What to check on the FTP server Is the FTP server working correctly? Make sure the correct encryption key for the FTP server match the actual port number of the DNS server on the transmitter to the FTP server. Configure the port number on the transmitter and enter its address (p.23). Is a firewall or other security software enabled? Change the firewall settings to allow access to match the actual FTP server port number (p.28). X Configure the same port number (usually...
...: Cannot connect to FTP server What to check on the FTP server Is the FTP server working correctly? Make sure the correct encryption key for the FTP server match the actual port number of the DNS server on the transmitter to the FTP server. Configure the port number on the transmitter and enter its address (p.23). Is a firewall or other security software enabled? Change the firewall settings to allow access to match the actual FTP server port number (p.28). X Configure the same port number (usually...
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... the transmitter. 42: FTP server rejected connection What to the FTP server. What to allow access from the FTP server or increase the maximum number of FTP server connections? X Disconnect some network devices from the [IP address] configured on the transmitter (p.84). X Turn off and on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to FTP server. Error code received from server. X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server blocked by setting [Passive mode] to [Enable...
... the transmitter. 42: FTP server rejected connection What to the FTP server. What to allow access from the FTP server or increase the maximum number of FTP server connections? X Disconnect some network devices from the [IP address] configured on the transmitter (p.84). X Turn off and on the FTP server Is the FTP server configured to restrict access to FTP server. Error code received from server. X Make sure the gateway address setting is access to the FTP server blocked by setting [Passive mode] to [Enable...
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...: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same encryption method? X Refer to the instruction manual for authentication? Cannot connect. X Register the transmitter's MAC address (p.80) on the wireless LAN terminal? Retry from the beginning. Are you register the transmitter's MAC address on the wireless LAN terminal. 68: Cannot connect to hold the WPS button. X The setting is in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? and lower-case characters. Make sure the correct encryption key for...
...: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same encryption method? X Refer to the instruction manual for authentication? Cannot connect. X Register the transmitter's MAC address (p.80) on the wireless LAN terminal? Retry from the beginning. Are you register the transmitter's MAC address on the wireless LAN terminal. 68: Cannot connect to hold the WPS button. X The setting is in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? and lower-case characters. Make sure the correct encryption key for...
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... drops when multiple transmitters access a single wireless LAN terminal. If a wireless LAN terminal on the 5 GHz band) and specify a different channel. Install the device as close as the transmitter is lost, or other problems occur. Nearby Electronic Devices If the transmission rate over wireless LANs via IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth using the transmitter indoors, install the wireless LAN terminal in the 2.4 GHz band. For this reason, we recommend activating encrypted communication in...
... drops when multiple transmitters access a single wireless LAN terminal. If a wireless LAN terminal on the 5 GHz band) and specify a different channel. Install the device as close as the transmitter is lost, or other problems occur. Nearby Electronic Devices If the transmission rate over wireless LANs via IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth using the transmitter indoors, install the wireless LAN terminal in the 2.4 GHz band. For this reason, we recommend activating encrypted communication in...
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... (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11a/g/n) Transmission range: Approx. 150 m / 492 ft. * With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference * With a large, high-performance antenna attached to the wireless LAN access point Transmission frequency (central frequency): Version Frequency Channels 2412-2462 MHz 1-11 WFT-E6A 5180-5320 MHz 36-64 5745-5825 MHz 149-165...
... (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11a/g/n) Transmission range: Approx. 150 m / 492 ft. * With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference * With a large, high-performance antenna attached to the wireless LAN access point Transmission frequency (central frequency): Version Frequency Channels 2412-2462 MHz 1-11 WFT-E6A 5180-5320 MHz 36-64 5745-5825 MHz 149-165...
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... LP-E4N Battery Pack. * Based on Canon testing standards. number of Possible Shots Connection Normal Temperature (23°C / 73°F) Approx. Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.7 x 57.0 x 34.1 mm / 0.97 x 2.24 x 1.34 in. Specifications Network Functions FTP transfer: EOS Utility: WFT Server: Media Server: Linked shooting: Wireless time syncing: Automatic transfer Image selection and transfer Transfer using SET button Transfer with captions EOS Utility remote control functions over wireless LAN.
... LP-E4N Battery Pack. * Based on Canon testing standards. number of Possible Shots Connection Normal Temperature (23°C / 73°F) Approx. Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.7 x 57.0 x 34.1 mm / 0.97 x 2.24 x 1.34 in. Specifications Network Functions FTP transfer: EOS Utility: WFT Server: Media Server: Linked shooting: Wireless time syncing: Automatic transfer Image selection and transfer Transfer using SET button Transfer with captions EOS Utility remote control functions over wireless LAN.
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... 61 Media Server 11, 61 MediaServ 17 Movie 30, 54, 55 N Network 13 O Open system 19 P Pairing 24, 44 Passive mode 84 Password 50, 94 PBC mode 21 PIN code connection mode 22 PIN mode 22 Port number 28 Protect settings 84 Proxy 28 Pushbutton connection mode 21 R RAW 31 RAW+JPEG 32 Remote capture .......... 11, 43, 49, 55, 58, 59 Areas of Use and Restrictions Authentication 19, 83 Auto power off...
... 61 Media Server 11, 61 MediaServ 17 Movie 30, 54, 55 N Network 13 O Open system 19 P Pairing 24, 44 Passive mode 84 Password 50, 94 PBC mode 21 PIN code connection mode 22 PIN mode 22 Port number 28 Protect settings 84 Proxy 28 Pushbutton connection mode 21 R RAW 31 RAW+JPEG 32 Remote capture .......... 11, 43, 49, 55, 58, 59 Areas of Use and Restrictions Authentication 19, 83 Auto power off...
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... 41 Transfer with SET 33 Transferred images 42 Transferring images, automatic 30 Transferring images, individual images..... 33 Troubleshooting 97 U URL 52 UTC 95 V Viewing images 53 W Web 52 WEP 19 WFT Server 11, 49 WFTserver 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 21 Wired LAN 18 Wireless LAN specification Areas of Use and Restrictions Wizard 15 WPA2-PSK 19 WPA-PSK 19 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 21, 22...
... 41 Transfer with SET 33 Transferred images 42 Transferring images, automatic 30 Transferring images, individual images..... 33 Troubleshooting 97 U URL 52 UTC 95 V Viewing images 53 W Web 52 WEP 19 WFT Server 11, 49 WFTserver 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 21 Wired LAN 18 Wireless LAN specification Areas of Use and Restrictions Wizard 15 WPA2-PSK 19 WPA-PSK 19 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 21, 22...