Connecting the camera to the computer

For the Remote shooting, stabilize the camera with a tripod or using some other method, and then connect the camera to the computer.
The connection and setting methods vary depending on the model.

• Connecting ILCE-9M2/7RM4 to a computer
• Connecting the camera other than ILCE-9M2/7RM4

Connecting ILCE-9M2/7RM4 to a computer

You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wired LAN connection*, or wireless W-Fi connection.
* Supported devices: ILCE-9M2

1. On the camera, perform the following setting.

   • MENU → [Network] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
   • MENU → [Network] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]

2. On the camera, select [PC Remote Cnct Method] from the following options.

   [USB]

   Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.

   

   [Wired LAN] (ILCE-9M2 only)

   Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market. After connecting, perform pairing of the camera with the computer. Connection method

   1. Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
   2. Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.

   

   [Wi-Fi Direct]

   Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point. Connection method

   1. Select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display an SSID and password of the camera.
   2. Perform a Wi-Fi connection to the camera from the computer using the displayed SSID and password.

   

   [Wi-Fi Access Point]

   Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer. Connection method

   1. Select [Network] → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
   2. Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.

   

3. On the computer, launch Remote.

4. If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.

   

Connecting the camera other than ILCE-9M2/7RM4

You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.

1. Use the MENU on the camera to perform the following setting.

   • [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
   • [USB Connection] → [PC Remote]

2. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.

   “Connecting... ” will appear on the monitor of the camera.

3. On the computer, launch Remote.

4. If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.