Canon cinema EOS C300 Mark II PL User Manual

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You can check the current Wi-Fi network settings using the camera’s [Network Settings] status 
screens.
1
Press an assignable button set to 
[Status].
 For details about using assignable buttons, refer to 
Assignable Buttons in the camera’s Instruction 
Manual.
2
Push the joystick up/down or turn the 
SELECT dial to display the four 
[Network Settings] status screens.
Checking Settings
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1Network configuration name 
(Infrastructure connections only)
2 Network connection type
3 Network name (SSID)
4 Authentication and encryption method
5 WEP index key
6Frequency and channel used (Camera 
Access Point connections only)
7 IP address assignment method
8 IP address assigned to the camera
9 Subnet mask10 MAC address
11Browser Remote: Camera identifier 
and port number
12 Browser Remote: User selection
13Browser Remote: User settings
User names and password protection*
* Passwords are only shown for the default 
settings. When a password was set by the 
user, the status screen will only show if a 
password is set or not but the actual 
password will not be displayed. 
						

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Using Network Functions
After completing the preparations in the previous chapter, you can connect 
the camera via Wi-Fi to any computer or other supported Wi-Fi enabled 
device that has a Web browser and use the network functions. 
						

							
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After establishing a connection between the camera and a Wi-Fi enabled device1, you can start 
the Browser Remote application on the device’s Web browser2. Refer also to the instruction 
manual of the Wi-Fi enabled device used.
1For details about compatible devices, operating systems,  Web browsers, etc. please visit your local Canon 
Web site.
2A Web browser is required that supports JavaScript and is enabled to accept cookies.
1
Set the camera to   mode and open 
the [Browser Remote] submenu.
[ w System Setup] >[Network Settings] >[Browser 
Remote]
2
Select [Activate], select [On] and then 
press SET.
  The current connection settings will be displayed 
on the screen. You will need to select the 
displayed SSID (network name) and enter the 
displayed password in the device’s Wi-Fi settings 
(step 4), and the URL in the Web browser’s 
address bar (step 6) so write them down if 
necessary.
  The actual password will be displayed only for the 
default connection settings.
3
Press SET to activate the Camera 
Access Point connection and close the 
menu.
   will appear on the top of the screen. When the 
icon turns white, the camera is ready to accept 
commands from the Browser Remote application.
4
Connect the device to the camera’s 
access point.
  Use the SSID and password from step 2 to change 
the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
Starting Browser Remote
Preparations on the Camera
Preparations on the Wi-Fi Enabled Device 
						

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Starting Browser Remote
5
Start the Web browser on the device.
6
Enter the camera’s URL.
 Enter the URL from step 2 into the Web browser’s 
address bar.
 If you chose to use a port other than “80”, you can 
specify it by adding “:nnn” at the end of the URL. 
For example “http://192.168.0.80:095”.
7
Enter the user name and password to 
log in.
 Be sure to enter the same user name and 
password you set on the camera (A19). If 
necessary, consult the administrator who 
configured the camera’s settings.
 To use the default user settings, check the user 
names and passwords on the status screens 
(A21) and use this information to log in.
 The Browser Remote screen will appear.
 While the device is connected, the network 
connection indicator (‹‹‹‹) will repeatedly 
illuminate and go out.
 For details about using the Browser Remote 
application, refer to Browser Remote in the 
camera’s Instruction Manual.
You can specify the port number
Example of the login screen. The 
screen may differ depending on the 
Web browser and version used. 
						

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Starting Browser Remote
8
Select the language for Browser 
Remote.
 Click/touch [H] (the language selection button) 
and select the desired language from the list. Most 
buttons and controls emulate physical controls on 
the camera and are labeled in English only, 
regardless of the language selected. 
						

							
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In   mode, you can select one of the network configuration profiles you have previously 
configured (up to 4) to connect the camera to the  desired Wi-Fi network. If you just saved a new 
network configuration ( A17), the camera will automatically connect to that Wi-Fi network and 
steps 1 and 2 in the following procedure are not necessary.
Use the following procedure to set the camera in media server mode. After you connect a Wi-Fi 
enabled device to the same Wi-Fi network the camera is connected to, you will be able to view 
your photos wirelessly on the device.
1
Set the camera to   mode and open 
the [Connection Settings] submenu.
[ w System Setup]  > [Network Settings]  > 
[Connection Settings]
2
Push the joystick up/down or turn the 
SELECT dial to select the desired 
network configuration profile and then 
press SET.
  The current connection settings will be displayed 
on the screen. 
  To use the current settings, select [OK] and press 
SET. 
3
Open the [Media Server] submenu and 
press SET to activate the media server 
mode.
[w System Setup] >[Network Settings] >[Media 
Server]
  Once [Connected] appears on the screen, you can 
connect the Wi-Fi enabled device to the same 
network and use the media server function. For 
details, refer to  Media Server in the camera’s 
Instruction Manual.
  Press SET ([End]) to end the media server mode.
Starting the Media Server Mode 
						

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Troubleshooting 
						

							
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Check this section if you encounter problems connecting to the Wi-Fi network or accessing the 
camera remotely from a Wi-Fi enabled device. If the problem persists, consult a Canon Service 
Center (listed on the back cover of the camera’s Instruction Manual).
Check This First
XAre the wireless router (access point), the camera and the computer or other Wi-Fi 
enabled device all turned on?
X Is the transmitter correctly attached to the camera’s system extension terminal?
X Is the Wi-Fi network working and correctly configured?
X Is the computer or other Wi-Fi enabled devic e correctly connected to the same Wi-Fi 
network as the camera?
X Are there any obstructions between the came ra and the wireless router or between the 
computer/Wi-Fi device used and  the wireless router that could be weakening the wireless 
signal?
Cannot connect with an access point.X Password information is not saved with the camera settings. When you load camera 
settings from an SD card onto the camera, all the encryption keys and passwords in the 
network-related settings are reset. Edit the network-related settings as necessary ( A5).
X The wireless signal is not strong enough or there are other devices in the vicinity 
interfering with the wireless signal. Refer to  Precautions Regarding Wi-Fi Networks 
( A 31).
Cannot establish a Camera Access Point connection with a Wi-Fi-enabled device.XWhen you reset all the camera’s settings, all network settings are lost as well. Use the 
default network settings or set up the Camera Access Point settings again ( A9).
X The wireless signal is not strong enough or there are other devices in the vicinity 
interfering with the wireless signal. Refer to  Precautions Regarding Wi-Fi Networks 
( A 31).
The Browser Remote application will not start on the Web browser.
XMake sure to activate the function on the camera with the [System Setup]  > [Network 
Settings]  > [Browser Remote]  > [Activate] setting ( A24).
X The URL entered into the Web browser’s address bar is incorrect. Check that you 
entered the URL exactly as it appeared on the screen ( A24).
The Browser Remote screen is not displayed correctly on the Web browser.
X The device, operating system or Web browser used may not be supported. For the latest 
information about supported systems, visit your local Canon Web site.
X Enable JavaScript and cookies in your Web browser’s settings. For details, refer to the 
help modules or online documentation of the Web browser used.
Troubleshooting