Teradek User Guide

Enable Dual Link with Sony PXW-Z280/PXW-Z750 to Sony C3 Portal with Teradek Node II/5G

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Sony PXW-Z280/PXW-Z750 Capabilities

The Sony PXV-Z280 and PXW-Z750 with the help of the Node platform can

  • Stream across single or dual link (up to two Teradek Nodes) to Sony C3 Portal receiver
  • Transfer files to the Sony C3 Portal

How to Configure:

  1. Ensure your camera's time is correctly set.
  2. Configure your Nodes with valid cellular connections using the Teradek Node Manager for Windows.
    1. Nodes Device Compatibility Mode must be in Ethernet Mode
    2. Nodes must be different IP Address Range to function in a dual link configuration.
      1. Node A - 192.168.224.x
      2. Node B - 192.168.225.x
  1. Attach your Node(s) to the Sony Camcorder via the USB ports.

4. Navigate to Menu > Network > Modem (assuming you have already set up Access Authentication) and turn the modem setting to "On." The camcorder will prompt you to disable other functions to enable network connection through the Node modem.

The modems should power on and eventually establish a connection. Remember that the IP addresses must be in different subnets, which is necessary for multi-path transmission. Note the two connection lights on the top left.

4. Once the modems are connected, return to the Network page and select Network Client Mode. Set this option to "On" and navigate to NCM Settings 1 (you can choose any NCM settings you prefer).

5. In the Sony C3 Portal, navigate to Settings > Credentials and enter the transmitter address, port (usually 8443), and username. Ensure all information is accurate. Click "Set," and the camera will attempt to connect. If the NCM letters blink with an X, check your entries and try again.

6. In the Sony C3 Portal under Settings > Transmitter, a new entry will appear with the model name. Name and group your transmitter, then save the settings.

To stream in dual link mode, on the Live Page connect the transmitter to a receiver under "Main Output" in the Sony C3 Portal and press start. The camera will automatically use both paths to stream to the receiver

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