Canon cinema EOS C300 Mark II User Manual

							Wireless File Transmitter
WFT-E6
Guide for EOS C300 Mark II Users
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You can attach a WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to the Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS 
C300 Mark II to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network and use the camera’s network 
functions. This guide will explain how to attach the WFT-E6 to the camera and configure the 
transmitter.
For specifications and additional information about the WFT-E6, refer to the Wireless File 
Transmitter WFT-E6 Instruction Manual. For details about how to use Browser Remote to 
operate the camera, refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Assumptions
 The instructions in this guide assume you already have a correctly configured and working 
wireless network. For details on configuring these settings, refer to the documentation 
provided with the respective Wi-Fi equipment.
 Setting up the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter and configuring the network settings 
requires adequate knowledge about configuring Wi-Fi networks. Canon cannot provide 
support for configuring Wi-Fi networks.
 The instructions in this guide assume you are already familiar with basic camera operations, 
such as accessing and changing menu settings or displaying status screens. If necessary, 
refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Conventions used in this guide
Warnings to avoid potential problems.
Supplemental information.
AReference page number.
 “Access point” refers to a Wi-Fi network’s access point or wireless router. (Different 
manufacturers may call the device by different names.)
 For brevity’s sake, throughout this guide the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter will be 
referred to simply as the “transmitter”.
About this Guide
Canon shall not be liable for any loss of data or damage to the transmitter resulting from incorrect 
Wi-Fi network configuration or settings. Additionally, Canon shall not be liable for any loss or damage 
caused by the use of the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter.
Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized
third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.
Introduction 
						

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Introduction2
About this Guide ................................................................................................................................  2
Attaching to the Camera ....................................................................................................................  4
1Network Settings  5
Available Network Functions..............................................................................................................  6
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ..........................................................................................................  7
Camera Access Point Connection .....................................................................................................  9
Infrastructure Connection.................................................................................................................  11
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................................................................................  12
Searching for Access Points ............................................................................................................  14
Manual Setup ...................................................................................................................................  15
Configuring Network (TCP/IP) Settings ........................................................................................... 16
Saving the Configuration..................................................................................................................  17
Browser Remote: Camera Settings ................................................................................................. 18
Browser Remote: User Settings.......................................................................................................  19
Checking Settings ............................................................................................................................  21
2Using Network Functions  23
Starting Browser Remote .................................................................................................................  24
Starting the Media Server Mode ......................................................................................................  27
3Troubleshooting  29
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................  30
Precautions Regarding Wi-Fi Networks ........................................................................................... 31
Error Messages................................................................................................................................  32
Index ................................................................................................................................................  35
Contents 
						

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Turn off the camera before attaching the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter. The transmitter is 
powered by the camera. Make sure the camera’s battery pack is sufficiently charged before 
using the transmitter.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Attach the transmitter.
 Open the camera’s system extension terminal 
cover (), align the transmitter’s plug with the 
system extension terminal as shown in the 
illustration and firmly push the transmitter in ().
 Turn the tightening screw in the direction of the 
arrow until it stops to securely attach the 
transmitter ().
3
Attach the supplied Extension Unit 
Attachment Bracket.
 Position the bracket so it covers the transmitter’s 
attachment pin and tighten the screw.
4
Turn on the camera.
Removal
 Turn off the camera.
 Loosen the extension unit attachment bracket’s screw and remove the extension unit 
attachment bracket.
 Loosen the transmitter’s tightening screw until it spins freely.
 Remove the transmitter from the camera’s system extension terminal and close the 
terminal’s cover.
Attaching to the Camera


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Network Settings
Complete the network settings using the camera’s menu screens. 
						

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After you connect the camera to a network via Wi-Fi (A7), you can use the following network 
functions.
Wi-Fi functions and connection types
1Connection to a Wi-Fi network via an external access point (wireless router, etc.)2Direct connection to one Wi-Fi-enabled device where the camera serves as the Wi-Fi access point.
Available Network Functions
FunctionDescription
Wi-Fi connection
Infrastructure1Camera 
Access Point2
Browser RemoteControl the camera remotely from the Web 
browser of a connected device.–Ü
Media Server
Wirelessly access the photos saved on the 
SD card in the camera from a connected 
device.
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Before using the network functions, you need to complete the network settings on a camera 
with the transmitter attached. Once you attach the transmitter to the camera, you can check the 
current network settings on the status screens (A21) and change them if necessary.
The camera can be connected to a Wi-Fi enabled device either through an access point 
(Infrastructure connection) or directly (Camera Access Point connection). The connection used 
will depend on the network function you want to use.
 
To use the Browser Remote function, the camera itself will serve as a wireless access point*. 
After you connect a single Wi-Fi enabled device directly to the camera, you will be able to use 
the Web browser on the device to run Browser Remote and control the camera.
* Limited only to the connection between the camera and supported Wi-Fi enabled devices. The functionality 
is not the same as that of commercially available access points. 
To use the Media Server function you will need an external access point (wireless router, etc.). 
After you connect both the camera and the Wi-Fi enabled device to the same Wi-Fi network, 
you will be able to use the Web browser on the device to wirelessly play back photos.
There are four ways to set up an access point connection in the camera.
[WPS: Button]
If your access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), setup will be 
easy and require minimal configuring and no passwords. To check if your 
access point has a WPS button and for details about how to activate the 
Wi-Fi protected setup, refer to the wireless router’s instruction manual.
[WPS: PIN Code]
Even if your access point does not have a dedicated WPS button, it may support WPS using a 
PIN code instead. For setup using a PIN code, you will need to know in advance how to 
activate the wireless router’s WPS function. For details refer to the wireless router’s instruction 
manual.
[Search for Access Points]
If your access point does not support the WPS function or you cannot activate it, you can have 
the camera search for access points in the area.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Camera Access Point Connection( mode only)
Infrastructure Connection( mode only) 
						

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
[Manual]
If the access point you want to use has stealth mode activated and it cannot be automatically 
detected by the camera, you can enter all the necessary settings manually. This requires more 
advanced knowledge of Wi-Fi and network settings.
Depending on the country/region of use, some restrictions on outdoor use or camera access point
connections may apply when operating the IEEE802.11a/n wireless standard in the 5 GHz band. For
details see Areas of Use and Restrictions (separate leaflet supplied with the transmitter). 
						

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When the camera is set to   mode, connect a Wi-Fi enabled device using a Camera 
Access Point connection. Initially, basic default network settings (SSID, password, etc.) are 
saved in the camera and you can use these settings to immediately connect a device to the 
camera.
If you prefer to use different settings, follow the procedure below.
1
Set the camera to   mode and open 
the [Connection Settings] submenu.
[wSystem Setup] > [Network Settings] > 
[Connection Settings]
 The current Camera Access Point connection 
settings will be displayed on the screen. To change 
the settings, press SET. To keep the current 
settings, press the CANCEL button.
2
To change the [SSID] (network name), 
select [Input] and then press SET.
 Enter the SSID (network name) the camera will 
use as a Wi-Fi access point using the keyboard 
screen (A10).
 The network name is needed to connect the Wi-Fi 
enabled device to the camera. If necessary, write it 
down.
3
Select the wireless connection mode 
(5 GHz band or 2.4 GHz band) and then 
press SET.
4
Select the channel and then press SET.
 Available channels will differ depending on the 
wireless connection mode selected in the previous 
step.
5
Select the encryption method and then 
press SET.
 If you selected [Open/No encryption], continue 
with the procedure to configure the IP address 
assignment (A16). If you selected [WPA2-PSK/
AES], continue the procedure to set the password.
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Camera Access Point Connection
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To change the [Encryption Key] 
(password), select [Input] and then 
press SET.
 Enter the encryption key (password) the camera 
will use as a Wi-Fi access point using the 
keyboard screen.
 The encryption key (password) is needed to 
connect the Wi-Fi enabled device to the camera. If 
necessary, write it down.
 After confirming the encryption key (password), 
continue with the procedure to configure the IP 
address assignment (A16).
Using the Virtual Keyboard Screen
When the monitor unit is attached to the camera and the LCD screen is used, the full 
keyboard screen will appear on the screen. When the monitor unit is not attached to the 
camera, a simplified screen for entering text will appear on the viewfinder.
1 Use the joystick to select a character and 
then press SET to add it.
• On the full keyboard: Push the joystick up/
down/left/right to select the desired 
character and press SET to enter it. Use 
the arrows (///) to change the 
position of the cursor and the backspace 
character ( ) to delete the last 
character entered. You can also press the 
MENU button to delete the last character.
On the simplified screen: Push the 
joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial 
to select the desired character and press 
SET to enter it.  Press the MENU button to 
delete the last character.
• If you are entering sensitive information, 
like a password, the character you 
entered will change to “z” after a moment 
to protect the password.
• Repeat this step as necessary to enter the 
desired text.
2 After entering the desired text, select [OK] in the full keyboard, or [Set] in the simplified 
screen, and then press SET to close the keyboard screen.
Current character / Character limit Full keyboard on the LCD screen
Simplified screen