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Wireless Twin Camera

When a Main Camera and a Sub Camera are connected via Wi-Fi, you can display the image transmitted from the Sub Camera on the Main Camera's Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera's image. (Wireless Twin Camera)

Compatible Devices

Wireless Twin Camera compatible devices (Main Camera)

Devices
Model No
4K Video Camera HC-WX970M
HC-WX970
HC-WX979
HC-VX870M
HC-VX870
HC-VX878
High Definition Video Camera HC-V770M
HC-V770
HC-V777
HC-W570
HC-W570M

Wireless Twin Camera compatible devices (Sub Camera)

Devices
Model No
Firmware Version
Wearable Camera HX-A100

A firmware update to Ver.1.20 is required.
Check here for more details.

HX-A500

A firmware update to Ver.1.3 is required.
Check here for more details.

HX-A1
A firmware update is not required.
4K Video Camera HC-WX970M ,HC-WX970 ,HC-WX979
 
 
 
A firmware update is not required.
 
 
 
HC-VX870M ,HC-VX870 ,HC-VX878
High Definition Video Camera HC-V770M ,HC-V770 ,HC-V777
HC-W570 ,HC-W570M
HC-V270
 
 
 
 
A firmware update is not required.
You can connect to the Main Camera in [Remote Ctrl].
 
 
 
 
HC-V520M ,HC-V520
HC-V550M ,HC-V550
HC-V720M ,HC-V720
HC-V750M ,HC-V750 ,HC-V757
HC-W850M ,HC-W850 ,HC-W858
HC-X920M ,HC-X920 ,HC-X929

The procedure for connecting a main camera and a sub camera

Set up the Main Camera first, and then set up the Sub Camera.

Setting of the Main Camera

When connecting any of the following video cameras as a Sub Camera

Compatible Devices

  • Wearable Camera (HX-A100 ,HX-A500, HX-A1)
  • 4K Video Camera (HC-WX970M ,HC-WX970 ,HC-WX979, HC-VX870M, HC-VX870, HC-VX878)
  • High Definition Video Camera (HC-V770M, HC-V770, HC-V777, HC-W570M, HC-W570)

When connecting to a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time

  • You also need to follow the instructions starting from this section after performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings].

When connecting for the second time or later

Screen indications of the Main Camera

Terminating the connection

When using the recording screen
  • Touch the recording screen and touch
When using the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu
  • Press Wi-Fi button and touch [YES].
When connecting any of the following video cameras as a Sub Camera

Compatible Devices

  • High Definition Video Camera (HC-V750M, HC-V550M, HC-X920M, HC-V720M, HC-V620M, HC-V550M)

When connecting to a Wireless Sub Camera for the first time

  • You also need to follow the instructions starting from this section after performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings].

When connecting for the second time or later

Terminating the connection

When using the recording screen
  • Touch the recording screen and touch
When using the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu
  • Press Wi-Fi button and touch [YES].

Setting of the Sub Camera

The procedure for connecting a main camera and a sub camera

Notes on the Wireless Twin Camera function

The performance of the Wireless Twin Camera function varies depending on the surrounding radio wave conditions.

Since the human body blocks radio waves, it is also influenced by how crowded the area is.

Recording tips

  • Use your Wireless Sub Camera in a position where as much of it as possible can be seen from the position of this unit.
  • When the signal between this unit and the Wireless Sub Camera weakens, a warning icon appears. In such a case, close the distance between them.
  • We recommend that you attach a tripod to this unit when recording.
  • We recommend that you look at the image transmitted from your smartphone in advance to check the optimal recording distance for the smartphone, the easiest way to hold it, and other recording conditions.

Notice

  • The Sub Window's image, which is transmitted from the smartphone, is displayed with a slight delay compared to the Main camera's image.
  • Depending on the device and environment, movement in the image transmitted from the smartphone may not look smooth or may look as if frames were missed.
  • When using a smartphone as a Sub Camera, refer to the Operation Instructions for your Main Camera.
  • If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network, or if you want to learn more about the Wi-Fi function, please also refer to the Operating Instructions for your Main Camera.