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Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product also supports the EOS C300. For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.).
Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 To comply with local radio wave regulations, Canon offers five region-specific versions of the transmitter (WFT-E6A, E6B, E6C, E6D, and E6E) in this manual simply as "the transmitter," without reference to "Guide for Canon Camcorders". When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E. E INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product also supports the EOS C300. For convenience, we refer to the product in various areas around the world (See Areas of Use and Restrictions.).
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...FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to a master camera 2 The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for EOS-1D X cameras. In addition to time syncing ...with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to capture, view, and download...
...FTP server EOS Utility Use EOS Utility to capture, view, and download images remotely WFT Server Use a web browser to a master camera 2 The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. Thank you for EOS-1D X cameras. In addition to time syncing ...with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to capture, view, and download...
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...or registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless LANs or FTP servers. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other corporate and brand ...on camera settings screens and in this manual are familiar with a note symbol. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. Instructions on configuring these settings, refer to avoid ...
...or registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Using the transmitter for configuring wireless LANs or FTP servers. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other corporate and brand ...on camera settings screens and in this manual are familiar with a note symbol. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. Instructions on configuring these settings, refer to avoid ...
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Chapter List Introduction 2 1 Basic Network Settings 13 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 27 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 61 6 Linked Shooting 65 7 Managing Settings Information 79 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 10 Troubleshooting 97 11 Reference 113 5
Chapter List Introduction 2 1 Basic Network Settings 13 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server 27 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility 43 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server 49 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server 61 6 Linked Shooting 65 7 Managing Settings Information 79 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly 89 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices 93 10 Troubleshooting 97 11 Reference 113 5
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... Slave Cameras...66 Basic Linked Shooting ...67 Arranging the 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...
... Slave Cameras...66 Basic Linked Shooting ...67 Arranging the 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...
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Nomenclature Attachment pin Tightening screw Terminal Transmitter Case EOS-1D X rear LCD panel Bluetooth connection GPS device connection Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection 9
Nomenclature Attachment pin Tightening screw Terminal Transmitter Case EOS-1D X rear LCD panel Bluetooth connection GPS device connection Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection 9
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Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.13) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.27) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.43) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.49) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.61) 6 Linked Shooting (p.65) 7 Managing Settings Information (p.79) 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly (p.89) 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices (p.93) 11
Subsequent Organization of This Manual Click one of the following chapter titles to view the corresponding page. 1 Basic Network Settings (p.13) 2 Transferring Images to an FTP Server (p.27) 3 Remote Capture Using EOS Utility (p.43) 4 Remote Capture Using WFT Server (p.49) 5 Using the Transmitter as a Media Server (p.61) 6 Linked Shooting (p.65) 7 Managing Settings Information (p.79) 8 Synchronizing the Camera Time Wirelessly (p.89) 9 Using Bluetooth GPS Devices (p.93) 11
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... [LinkedShot] Set up the camera attached with this transmitter, and other cameras compatible with linked shooting with WFT units attached. 14 of Movie Individual movie files are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. When setting up an environment for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the information on page...
... [LinkedShot] Set up the camera attached with this transmitter, and other cameras compatible with linked shooting with WFT units attached. 14 of Movie Individual movie files are large, and wireless file transmission takes some time. When setting up an environment for stable transmission to the wireless LAN terminal, refer to the information on page...
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... browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Note that devices with the transmitter acting as a server. Additionally, images on a memory card in the camera over a wireless LAN with limited performance may display images more slowly, and downloading images to these devices may... not be possible. • MediaServ. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter. For further...
... browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Note that devices with the transmitter acting as a server. Additionally, images on a memory card in the camera over a wireless LAN with limited performance may display images more slowly, and downloading images to these devices may... not be possible. • MediaServ. However, if the web browser does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will release the shutter. For further...
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...on the camera blinks in the [RAW+JPEG transfer] setting. In this option is set [JPEG size to trans.] to [Enable], the transmitter will be transferred automatically. Once the cause of the error. Enabling LAN Power Management In the menu, select [Communication settings] [Network ...image quality (compression). With this option activated, transfer is attempted again automatically after transfer and switch to a single memory card. Wireless connectivity will be re-transferred automatically. Note that when you cancel image transfer, or turn off from the FTP server after failure...
...on the camera blinks in the [RAW+JPEG transfer] setting. In this option is set [JPEG size to trans.] to [Enable], the transmitter will be transferred automatically. Once the cause of the error. Enabling LAN Power Management In the menu, select [Communication settings] [Network ...image quality (compression). With this option activated, transfer is attempted again automatically after transfer and switch to a single memory card. Wireless connectivity will be re-transferred automatically. Note that when you cancel image transfer, or turn off from the FTP server after failure...
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This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. (Subsequently, this equipment is collectively referred to as a Media Server Images on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless LAN on a television. Using the Transmitter as the media player.) * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance 61
This function requires a DLNA*-compatible television, digital photo frame, or similar media player. (Subsequently, this equipment is collectively referred to as a Media Server Images on a memory card in the camera can be viewed over a wireless LAN on a television. Using the Transmitter as the media player.) * DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance 61
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When selecting [Manual setting], specify the same channel on page 66. 2 Set up the master camera. Select the wireless LAN ad hoc mode supported by the computer. 5 Specify the channel. Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Connect the Master and Slave Cameras 1 Set up the slave cameras as described on the master camera, slave cameras, and computer. 71 Set up the slave cameras. Complete settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on page 66, and then select [Master]. 3 Select [Manual connect]. 4 Select the connection mode.
When selecting [Manual setting], specify the same channel on page 66. 2 Set up the master camera. Select the wireless LAN ad hoc mode supported by the computer. 5 Specify the channel. Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Connect the Master and Slave Cameras 1 Set up the slave cameras as described on the master camera, slave cameras, and computer. 71 Set up the slave cameras. Complete settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on page 66, and then select [Master]. 3 Select [Manual connect]. 4 Select the connection mode.
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...The computer is now connected to . X The browser now connects to a camera. Using the Transmitter with the same ID as specified in searching on the network. First, start Internet Explorer or another...refer to the computer instruction manual. 1 From the computer, find cameras on the computer to detect wireless LAN terminals. 2 Connect to the camera with the IP address you wrote down in this step...change the IP address in steps 5 and 6 on page 76. Select a device with WFT Server Access the Cameras from the Computer To access the cameras from the computer, use the computer's ...
...The computer is now connected to . X The browser now connects to a camera. Using the Transmitter with the same ID as specified in searching on the network. First, start Internet Explorer or another...refer to the computer instruction manual. 1 From the computer, find cameras on the computer to detect wireless LAN terminals. 2 Connect to the camera with the IP address you wrote down in this step...change the IP address in steps 5 and 6 on page 76. Select a device with WFT Server Access the Cameras from the Computer To access the cameras from the computer, use the computer's ...
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...item from [LAN type], [TCP/IP], [FTP server], or [Wireless LAN] and change . It provides effective security for image storage. Selecting [Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that folder for communication with the transmitter must enable IPsec in [Destination address] on the settings screen. If... and SHA1 authentication are saved in that the IP address of standards for image storage. To use the root folder for both wireless and wired LANs. Changing Settings 6 Select [Change]. After selecting [Change settings name], you must be entered in the network ...
...item from [LAN type], [TCP/IP], [FTP server], or [Wireless LAN] and change . It provides effective security for image storage. Selecting [Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that folder for communication with the transmitter must enable IPsec in [Destination address] on the settings screen. If... and SHA1 authentication are saved in that the IP address of standards for image storage. To use the root folder for both wireless and wired LANs. Changing Settings 6 Select [Change]. After selecting [Change settings name], you must be entered in the network ...
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...Are there enough addresses for authentication? X Check the DHCP server settings to make sure it is [Auto assign]. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for assignment by the DHCP server from the network to reduce the number of addresses... method for encryption is [Open system]. Responding to Error Messages 11: Connection target not found Are the target computer and wireless LAN terminal on the transmitter (p.20). 99 X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for encryption is [Open...
...Are there enough addresses for authentication? X Check the DHCP server settings to make sure it is [Auto assign]. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for assignment by the DHCP server from the network to reduce the number of addresses... method for encryption is [Open system]. Responding to Error Messages 11: Connection target not found Are the target computer and wireless LAN terminal on the transmitter (p.20). 99 X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for encryption is [Open...
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... name is case-sensitive, so check upper- X If applicable, ask your network administrator for authentication? X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to check on the transmitter. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the FTP server address and port number, and then enter them on the...
... name is case-sensitive, so check upper- X If applicable, ask your network administrator for authentication? X Configure the IP address on the transmitter to check on the transmitter. Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the FTP server address and port number, and then enter them on the...
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...? X Bring the GPS device closer to be lost Is the transmitter too far from the point of view of sight between the transmitter and the GPS device? and lower-case characters. X Move the GPS device to be lost if there are nearby wireless LAN terminals, cordless telephones, microphones, microwave ovens, or similar devices...
...? X Bring the GPS device closer to be lost Is the transmitter too far from the point of view of sight between the transmitter and the GPS device? and lower-case characters. X Move the GPS device to be lost if there are nearby wireless LAN terminals, cordless telephones, microphones, microwave ovens, or similar devices...
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... terminal. 62: No response from the point of view of the transmitter (p.111). Responding to a position clearly visible from wireless LAN terminal What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the SSID setting match that of the wireless LAN terminal? X Set up a wireless LAN terminal for communication in ad hoc mode. X Turn on the...
... terminal. 62: No response from the point of view of the transmitter (p.111). Responding to a position clearly visible from wireless LAN terminal What to check on the transmitter On the transmitter, does the SSID setting match that of the wireless LAN terminal? X Set up a wireless LAN terminal for communication in ad hoc mode. X Turn on the...
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...so check upper- and lower-case characters. If you are filtering by MAC address, did you register the transmitter's MAC address on the wireless LAN terminal? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). If you are filtering by MAC... high humidity (p.111). 108 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with IEEE 802.11b/g/n reception on the wireless LAN terminal. 64: Cannot connect to Error Messages 63: Wireless LAN authentication failed Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same authentication ...
...so check upper- and lower-case characters. If you are filtering by MAC address, did you register the transmitter's MAC address on the wireless LAN terminal? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). If you are filtering by MAC... high humidity (p.111). 108 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with IEEE 802.11b/g/n reception on the wireless LAN terminal. 64: Cannot connect to Error Messages 63: Wireless LAN authentication failed Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the same authentication ...
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... is [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to FTP server") is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the wireless LAN terminal to determine how long to hold the WPS button. Retry from the beginning. X Wait ...a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to establish a connection in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). If you pressed the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...
... is [Open system], an Error 41 ("Cannot connect to FTP server") is displayed. 67: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption method Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured for the wireless LAN terminal to determine how long to hold the WPS button. Retry from the beginning. X Wait ...a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to establish a connection in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). If you pressed the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...