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Sony CBM

This allows to control your camera over WiFi.

As long as your camera is compatible with the Sony CBM, you can control it using our RCP.

Compatible models:

  • FX9
  • FX6 (if firmware 1.X, if upgraded to 2.X or later, only LANC is available)
  • Z280

Wiring

OR

Camera Control

Exposure
Auto Iris ON/OFF
Auto Exposure ON/OFF
Auto Gain ON/OFF
Iris
Master gain (step: 1dB)
Shutter
ND filter (variable)
Paint
White Balance ( Red gain & Blue Gain)
Color temperature balance
Auto White balance
ATW (Auto Tracing White) ON/OFF
Others
Auto Focus ON/OFF
Camera Menu Control
Lens (zoom, focus)

Camera Configuration

Ensure to setup your login to admin and password to Abcdef123.

Ensure to activate the remote control on your WiFi interface.

Navigate to Menu > Network > ST Mode Settings and ensure to set:

  • Camera Remote Control to Enable
  • Connected Network to enter your WiFi SSID/password and static/DHCP
note

Same with the Access Point mode. Don't forget to activate Camera Remote Control

RCP/RIO configuration

Setup a new camera via the RCP Configuration UI:

  • Enter a custom number, name, etc.
  • Select Sony brand
  • Select Sony CBM for the protocol
  • Enter the IP of your camera

This should looks like this:

And once correctly connected, it should be green: