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When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E. 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". 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.).
When using the transmitter, refer to versions A, B, C, D, or E. 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". 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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... images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time syncing with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. In addition to a master camera 2
... images on a DLNA-compatible TV or other cameras (over a wireless LAN connection) and Bluetooth connectivity with other devices Linked Shooting Wirelessly trigger shooting by slave cameras linked to time syncing with GPS devices, the transmitter enables the following operations. The Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 is an accessory for purchasing a Canon product. In addition to a master camera 2
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...any loss or damage to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. Conventions Used in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of their respective owners. In addition, Canon cannot be followed only after you ...trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other software elements. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are familiar with the respective equipment. Note that Canon cannot be followed only after your wireless LAN and FTP server.
...any loss or damage to the transmitter from erroneous network or FTP server settings. Conventions Used in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of their respective owners. In addition, Canon cannot be followed only after you ...trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other software elements. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the transmitter. 4 Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are familiar with the respective equipment. Note that Canon cannot be followed only after your wireless LAN and FTP server.
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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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... terminal. 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 configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. When setting up an environment for stable transmission...
... terminal. 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 configuring the basic network settings, bring the transmitter within 3 m / 9.8 ft. When setting up an environment for stable transmission...
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... does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be a slight delay after you will be limited. Movie shooting is not supported. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Select this option for remote capture over a wireless LAN on a memory card in the camera over a wireless LAN with the transmitter acting as a server... slowly, and downloading images to these devices may not be accessed like browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Note that devices with WFT units attached. Additionally, images on a television.
... does not support JavaScript, WFT Server functions will be a slight delay after you will be limited. Movie shooting is not supported. Selecting the Communication Method and LAN Type • WFTserver Select this option for remote capture over a wireless LAN on a memory card in the camera over a wireless LAN with the transmitter acting as a server... slowly, and downloading images to these devices may not be accessed like browsing a webpage, by users at up to three computers. Note that devices with WFT units attached. Additionally, images on a television.
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... the images whose transfer previously failed will log off from the FTP server after failure, whether when automatic transfer is set to [Enable], the transmitter will be restored automatically when you cancel image transfer, or turn off the camera, the image will reconnect to the FTP server. 32 See ...page 36 and transfer the image manually. Wireless connectivity will be transferred automatically. Once the cause of the error is displayed, check the error number and see page 98 to eliminate the ...
... the images whose transfer previously failed will log off from the FTP server after failure, whether when automatic transfer is set to [Enable], the transmitter will be restored automatically when you cancel image transfer, or turn off the camera, the image will reconnect to the FTP server. 32 See ...page 36 and transfer the image manually. Wireless connectivity will be transferred automatically. Once the cause of the error is displayed, check the error number and see page 98 to eliminate the ...
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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 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.
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Complete settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on the master camera, slave cameras, and computer. 71 When selecting [Manual setting], specify the same channel on page 66, and then select [Master]. 3 Select [Manual connect]. 4 Select the connection mode. Set up the slave cameras as described on page 66. 2 Set up the slave cameras. 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 master camera.
Complete settings on the master camera following steps 1-3 on the master camera, slave cameras, and computer. 71 When selecting [Manual setting], specify the same channel on page 66, and then select [Master]. 3 Select [Manual connect]. 4 Select the connection mode. Set up the slave cameras as described on page 66. 2 Set up the slave cameras. 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 master camera.
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...name] and [Password] as the SSID you wrote down in steps 5 and 6 on page 72. X The computer is now connected to display the WFT Server screen. 77 Enter the IP address you entered. For details, refer to a camera. Use built-in the procedure on page 74. Display... camera with the same ID as specified in searching on the computer to detect wireless LAN terminals. 2 Connect to the computer instruction manual. 1 From the computer, find cameras on the computer. Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Access the Cameras from the Computer To access the cameras from the computer,...
...name] and [Password] as the SSID you wrote down in steps 5 and 6 on page 72. X The computer is now connected to display the WFT Server screen. 77 Enter the IP address you entered. For details, refer to a camera. Use built-in the procedure on page 74. Display... camera with the same ID as specified in searching on the computer to detect wireless LAN terminals. 2 Connect to the computer instruction manual. 1 From the computer, find cameras on the computer. Using the Transmitter with WFT Server Access the Cameras from the Computer To access the cameras from the computer,...
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...must be entered in [Destination address] on the settings screen. Select the desired item from [LAN type], [TCP/IP], [FTP server], or [Wireless LAN] and change . IPsec is automatically created in [FTP server] [Directory structure]. Selecting [Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that of... Note that the IP address of the camera's (such as A/ DCIM/100EOS1D is a set of standards for communication with the transmitter must enable IPsec in the network settings of the Target Folder Configured in that folder. 83 It provides effective security for image storage....
...must be entered in [Destination address] on the settings screen. Select the desired item from [LAN type], [TCP/IP], [FTP server], or [Wireless LAN] and change . IPsec is automatically created in [FTP server] [Directory structure]. Selecting [Camera] automatically creates a folder structure matching that of... Note that the IP address of the camera's (such as A/ DCIM/100EOS1D is a set of standards for communication with the transmitter must enable IPsec in the network settings of the Target Folder Configured in that folder. 83 It provides effective security for image storage....
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... address setting is [Auto assign]. X Remove devices assigned addresses by DHCP server What to [Manual setting] (p.23). Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is [Open system]. X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions...do not match when the authentication method for authentication? X Turn on ? X Turn the DHCP server on the transmitter (p.20). 99 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for assignment by the DHCP server. X If applicable, ask your ...
... address setting is [Auto assign]. X Remove devices assigned addresses by DHCP server What to [Manual setting] (p.23). Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is [Open system]. X Start the pairing software and follow the instructions...do not match when the authentication method for authentication? X Turn on ? X Turn the DHCP server on the transmitter (p.20). 99 Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for assignment by the DHCP server. X If applicable, ask your ...
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...? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for authentication? Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is entered on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server address (p.28). and lower-case characters. Responding to Error Messages 41...
...? X This error occurs if the encryption keys do not match when the authentication method for authentication? Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for encryption is entered on the transmitter to match the actual FTP server address (p.28). and lower-case characters. Responding to Error Messages 41...
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... on ? Is the GPS device on ? Also note that the connection is more likely to the transmitter. X Bring the GPS device closer to be lost if there are nearby wireless LAN terminals, cordless telephones, microphones, microwave ovens, or similar devices operating on the FTP server and... camera and transfer the images again. 51: Connection to the transmitter. X Turn the GPS device on. 53: Incorrect Bluetooth...
... on ? Is the GPS device on ? Also note that the connection is more likely to the transmitter. X Bring the GPS device closer to be lost if there are nearby wireless LAN terminals, cordless telephones, microphones, microwave ovens, or similar devices operating on the FTP server and... camera and transfer the images again. 51: Connection to the transmitter. X Turn the GPS device on. 53: Incorrect Bluetooth...
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... network not found Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the transmitter and the antenna of the transmitter (p.111). X Move the antenna to a position clearly visible from wireless LAN terminal What to check on the transmitter Is the transmitter configured for communication in infrastructure mode? If you are filtering by MAC address, did...
... network not found Are any obstacles blocking the line of sight between the transmitter and the antenna of the transmitter (p.111). X Move the antenna to a position clearly visible from wireless LAN terminal What to check on the transmitter Is the transmitter configured for communication in infrastructure mode? If you are filtering by MAC address, did...
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...is case-sensitive, so check upper- X The following are filtering by MAC address, did you register the transmitter's MAC address on the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal (p.20). X When using an AirPort for some reason, and the connection cannot be restored. The...you are possible reasons: excessive access to the wireless LAN terminal from the point of view of the wireless LAN terminal? Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with IEEE 802.11b/g/n reception on the wireless LAN terminal. 65: Wireless LAN connection lost , for communication in use ...
...is case-sensitive, so check upper- X The following are filtering by MAC address, did you register the transmitter's MAC address on the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal (p.20). X When using an AirPort for some reason, and the connection cannot be restored. The...you are possible reasons: excessive access to the wireless LAN terminal from the point of view of the wireless LAN terminal? Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with IEEE 802.11b/g/n reception on the wireless LAN terminal. 65: Wireless LAN connection lost , for communication in use ...
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...sure the correct encryption key for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of each other wireless LAN terminals in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). Retry from the beginning. X Try...(p.22). 109 X Wait a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to Error Messages 66: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption key Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the same encryption method? X The setting is in progress by ...
...sure the correct encryption key for as long as indicated in Pushbutton Connection mode (PBC mode) of each other wireless LAN terminals in the wireless LAN terminal instructions? X The transmitter supports these encryption methods: [WEP], [TKIP], and [AES] (p.19). Retry from the beginning. X Try...(p.22). 109 X Wait a while before trying to establish the connection, or try to Error Messages 66: Incorrect wireless LAN encryption key Are the transmitter and wireless LAN terminal configured with the same encryption key for the same encryption method? X The setting is in progress by ...