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Help Guide

NETWORK RX STATION

PWS-100RX1 / PWS-110RX1 / PWS-110RX1A

Ver.1.11 or later

This guide describes a system for live streaming on the Internet using the PWS-100RX1.
It describes the required steps for connecting to a camcorder in the field, registering and configuring PWS-100RX1 units,
and starting streaming.

About model names in the Help Guide

This Help Guide applies to the PWS-100RX1, PWS-110RX1, and PWS-110RX1A. Functions that are common to all
models are described as belonging to the PWS-100RX1. All references to the PWS-100RX1 model apply equally to the
PWS-110RX1 and PWS-110RX1A models. Differences in functions according to the model are described separately for
each model.

Overview

Features

System Configuration Examples

Setup and Operation Flow

Starting and Exiting

Turning Devices On

Launching the Connection Control Manager Admin Screen

Importing a Certificate

Screen Description

Structure of the Streaming Screen

Structure of the File Transfer Screen

Structure of the Settings Screen

Receiver System Settings

Configuring Network Settings

Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences

Registering Receivers

Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings

Transmitter Device Settings

Setting the Wireless Adapter to Network Client Mode

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Summary of Contents for PWS-100RX1

Page 1: ...del apply equally to the PWS 110RX1 and PWS 110RX1A models Differences in functions according to the model are described separately for each model Overview Features System Configuration Examples Setup and Operation Flow Starting and Exiting Turning Devices On Launching the Connection Control Manager Admin Screen Importing a Certificate Screen Description Structure of the Streaming Screen Structure...

Page 2: ...CAM pocket Streaming Operations Starting Streaming Displaying Shooting Locations on a Map Displaying the Camcorder Control Screen File Transfer Operations Transferring Camcorder Clips to an FTP Server Intercom Operations Intercom Operations Others Adding Licenses Supported Formats Restrictions Trademarks 2 ...

Page 3: ...tored on an SD card in the camcorder to an external FTP server using control from a PWS 100RX1 unit The PWS 100RX1 is comprised by a Streaming Receiver that receives the streaming video and a Connection Control Manager that manages the connections between the camcorder and the unit The Connection Control Manager has a web GUI that can be displayed using a web browser on a client PC and can be used...

Page 4: ...ed or a camcorder with network functions is required For details about supported camcorders consult your Sony representative Configuration using multiple PWS 100RX1 units Additional PWS 100RX1 units acting as streaming receivers can be used The following configuration shows an example with one PWS 100RX1 unit acting as both streaming receiver and connection manager and another unit acting as a str...

Page 5: ...n the field using camcorders with an intercom function The audio interface is sold separately For details about supported devices refer to the Software Update Guide A separate license is required to use an intercom Saving video images during streaming to a file Network storage connected to the same network as a PWS 100RX1 unit can be used to store video images during streaming When storing video i...

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Page 7: ... the Connection Control Manager using the Initialization Tool 3 Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings Launch the Connection Control Manager admin screen and configure the streaming output settings 4 Operation in the field Setting the Wireless Adapter to Network Client Mode When shooting using a camcorder with a wireless adapter attached set the wireless adapter to net...

Page 8: ...he default password If prompted to change the password when signing in set a new password Related Topic Launching the Connection Control Manager Admin Screen 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation When configuring PWS 100RX1 preferences connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the front panel and connect a monitor to the HDMI connector on the rear panel This step can be skippe...

Page 9: ...execute the procedure described in Importing a Certificate to import a certificate The maximum number of users that can be logged in simultaneously is three To ensure security make sure to change the user name and password Related Topic Starting Streaming 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Launch a web browser Google Chrome 64 or later 1 Enter https PWS 100RX1_IP_address 443 or https P...

Page 10: ... On the client PC double click the copied certificate file ca crt 3 Click the Install Certificate button 4 Turn the Local Machine radio button on 5 Click the Next button 6 If the User Account Control dialog appears click the Yes button 7 Turn the Place all certificates in the following store radio button on 8 Click the Browse button The Select Certificate Store dialog appears 9 Select Trusted Root...

Page 11: ...ng status Streaming Unstable Stopped Reserved Disabled Offline names of transmitting devices camcorder model or XDCAM pocket and names of receiving devices PWS 100RX1 units are displayed The transmitting device recording status REC for recording STBY for standby is also displayed above the thumbnails In list view only the names of transmitting devices and names of receiving devices are displayed O...

Page 12: ...der and the bit rate The information displayed varies depending on the connected camcorder and camcorder status QoS Loss Displays the streaming loss rate Network Range Selects the streaming resolution and maximum bit rate Very High High High F High R Middle Low or Very Low can be selected The values available for selection vary depending on the connected camcorder and camcorder status Target Bit R...

Page 13: ...Start button Starts streaming Stop button Stops streaming 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ...g a check mark in the checkbox beside each clip Transfer button Adds the selected clips to the transfer job list High res Clips tab Displays a list of high resolution clips stored on the device selected in Source Only clips recorded in parallel proxy clips recorded simultaneously are displayed Select clips to transfer by placing a check mark in the checkbox beside each clip Transfer button Adds th...

Page 15: ...ed Topic Structure of the Streaming Screen Transferring Camcorder Clips to an FTP Server Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 15 ...

Page 16: ...assword by placing a check mark in the Show Password checkbox Username 2 Username 3 Enter the general user names to use when logging in to the Connection Control Manager Two general users can be configured Password 2 Password 3 Enter the password for the user name above You can view the password by placing a check mark in the Show Password checkbox Streaming Monitor Grants streaming monitor privil...

Page 17: ...se FTPS Specify whether to connect using FTPS FTPS Server CA Certificate Displays the contents of the server CA certificate used for FTPS connections Click the Browse button and select a pem file Configuration of this item is not required if not using FTPS connections Check CN and CRL Specify whether to perform common name CN and certificate revocation list CRL authentication when connecting via F...

Page 18: ...isplays the software version of the Streaming Receiver Delete button Deletes the PWS 100RX1 from the list Items Name Enter the name to display in the Connection Control Manager External Host Name Enter the IP address or host name for accessing the PWS 100RX1 unit from the Internet External Port Range Enter the number of the first UDP port used for receiving streaming content from the Internet File...

Page 19: ...l Color Bar or User Image can be specified as the output image when streaming is stopped When Black is specified a black screen image is output If User Image is specified specify an image file for display as the output image 1920 1080 resolution JPEG or BMP image using the Initialization Tool MSQ Info Displays information about the MSQ S321 units SDI output boards installed 4 746 464 14 1 Copyrigh...

Page 20: ...camcorders in the field it is also necessary to configure settings connecting the LAN and WAN within the broadcasting station and the camcorder settings For details about configuration refer to the System Integration Guide Related Topic Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences Registering Receivers Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 4 746 464 14 1 Copyrig...

Page 21: ...r and Output Settings Turn on the PWS 100RX1 unit used to configure Connection Control Manager preferences and launch the Connection Control Manager admin screen 1 Click Settings in the global header to display the Settings screen and click the CCM tab 2 Enter the name of the currently connected PWS 100RX1 unit in CCM Name 3 Enter the Connection Control Manager administrator user name and password...

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Page 23: ...le click the Initialization Tool icon on the Start screen to launch the Initialization Tool 2 Click Settings 3 Enter the IP address and port number 9083 of the Connection Control Manager in CCM Address and CCM Port respectively 4 Enter the user name and password to use when logging in to the Connection Control Manager from a streaming receiver in Username and Password respectively and click Next E...

Page 24: ...save destination Specify the file save destination as a network path Note The PWS 100RX1 system drive cannot be specified as a destination Related Topic Launching the Connection Control Manager Admin Screen Structure of the Streaming Screen Log in to the Connection Control Manager from a client PC 1 Display the Settings screen and click the RX tab 2 Select the PWS 100RX1 unit you want to configure...

Page 25: ...of the Settings Screen Configuring Network Settings Configuring Connection Control Manager Preferences Registering Receivers Structure of the File Transfer Screen 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 26: ...tion refer to the manuals for the camcorder and wireless adapter Synchronize the date and time on the wireless adapter with the PWS 100RX1 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Attach the wireless adapter to the camcorder 1 Attach an LTE modem and wireless LAN module to the wireless adapter 2 Turn on the camcorder and wireless adapter 3 Access the wireless adapter from a smartphone tablet...

Page 27: ... the camcorder to network client mode Note For details about attaching and configuration refer to the manual for the camcorder Synchronize the date and time on the camcorder with the PWS 100RX1 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Attach an LTE modem to the camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Open the settings menu on the camcorder 3 Configure network client mode 4 Turn on network client...

Page 28: ... HEVC in the XDCAM pocket settings For details about XDCAM pocket settings and operation refer to the Help for XDCAM pocket 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Launch XDCAM pocket on a smartphone 1 In XDCAM pocket open Settings Connection 2 Select Network RX Station in Connection and set the address port number user name password and display name for connection with Connection Control M...

Page 29: ...e destination for errors Note The Delay and Network Range parameters in the Settings area can be changed while streaming although the streaming output may freeze or be disturbed momentarily when the value is changed The settings on the RX tab cannot be modified during streaming When saving video to a file while streaming the image is re encoded at 720p and the file is subdivided about every two ho...

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Page 31: ... refer to the manual for the transmitter device Perform the following procedure on the Streaming screen Note The location display can be operated only when valid location information is obtained from the transmitting device Related Topic Structure of the Streaming Screen 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select a transmitter device in the Source area 1 Open the Map tab in the Settings...

Page 32: ...order Perform the following procedure on the Streaming screen Related Topic Structure of the Settings Screen 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select a camcorder in the Source area 1 Open the Remote tab in the Settings area and click Camera Control The control screen for the selected camcorder appears The control screen may be displayed in a new tab in the web browser depending on the...

Page 33: ... when streaming stops Related Topic Structure of the File Transfer Screen Configuring Connection Control Manager Receiver and Output Settings 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Click File Transfer in the global header to display the File Transfer screen 1 Select a camcorder in the Source area of the File Transfer screen 2 Click the Proxy Clips tab or the High res Clips tab A list of cl...

Page 34: ...tion set the Intercom switch to the ON position on the Streaming tab of the Streaming screen The status of the intercom function is displayed on the Intercom switch Offline Intercom is offline on the transmitter side or the PWS 100RX1 side Or the intercom function was disabled using the Initialization Tool Not available Intercom is not available on the transmitter side or receiver side Or the audi...

Page 35: ...o use the license Check the Unique Device ID of the device on which to use the license in License on the CCM tab of the Settings screen 1 Access the Upgrade and License Management Suite in a web browser and register the purchase key obtained when purchasing the license URL https ulms sony net 2 Register the Unique Device ID in Upgrade and License Management Suite An installation key file is create...

Page 36: ...S 110RX1A Ver 1 11 or later Supported Formats The following streaming video formats are supported by the system Output formats 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 1920 1080 59 94p 59 94i 50p 50i 1280 720 59 94p 50p 720 576 50i 720 480 59 94i 36 ...

Page 37: ...the network environment A short delay may occur after setting the camcorder and wireless adapter to network client mode until thumbnails are displayed in the Source area of the Connection Control Manager Services may be modified stopped or terminated without notice Sony does not assume any responsibility for services provided by third parties 4 746 464 14 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 37 ...

Page 38: ...ition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc in the United States and other countries Google and Google Chrome are registered trademarks of Google Inc All other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners Trademarked items are not indicated by or symbols in the text 4 74...

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