Panasonic

Network connection

(For the icon_model-x2100)

The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN, wireless LAN, and USB tethering.

bullet02When using wired LAN, connect a USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) to the USB terminal, then connect a LAN cable to the LAN terminal on the USB ethernet adaptor.

bullet02When using USB tethering, connect an iPhone/iPad or Android device to the USB terminal using a USB cable.


(For the icon_model-x1600)

The camera can be connected to a network via wired LAN and wireless LAN.


character_diamondFunctions you can use with this unit

When the unit is connected to a network, the following functions are available.


Remote operation of the unit (HC ROP app)

Some of the functions can be remotely operated by connecting the unit with iPhone/iPad or Android terminal with the HC ROP app installed.


Streaming function

You can perform streaming of audio and video currently shot with the unit over a network.



character_diamondMethods for connecting and functions available

icon_num-black_1 to icon_num-black_7: Functions available.

bullet02There are menu setting examples in “[NETWORK] menu setting examples”.

Refer to icon_num-black_1 to icon_num-black_7 in “[NETWORK] menu setting examples”. (character_reference[NETWORK] menu setting examples)

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Connection method

Available functions

Setting procedure


Remote operation function

Streaming function

Wireless

Direct connection via wireless LAN ([DIRECT])

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bullet02Direct connection via wireless LAN ([DIRECT])

bullet02Remote operation function

Connection via wireless LAN to a wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])

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bullet02Setting procedure ([INFRA(SELECT)])

bullet02Setting procedure ([INFRA(MANUAL)])

bullet02Remote operation function

bullet02Streaming function

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USB tethering

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bullet02USB tethering setting [X2100]

bullet02Remote operation function

bullet02Streaming function

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bullet02Wired LAN settings [X2100]

bullet02Remote operation function

bullet02Streaming function

  1. Available for use when using icon_model-x2100.

  1. A USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) that supports USB Type-C is required.

bullet02For information about USB ethernet adaptors whose operation has been verified with this camera, check the following support site. (As of January 2025)

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/connect/index3.html


About wireless LAN connections

The following three methods of wireless LAN connection are available:

bullet02[DIRECT]: Direct connection to a smartphone or tablet without using a wireless access point.

bullet02[INFRA(SELECT)]: Select the SSID of the wireless access point and connect to the network.

bullet02[INFRA(MANUAL)]: Manually enter the SSID of the wireless access point and connect to the network.


character_diamond[NETWORK] menu setting examples

The following are [NETWORK] menu setting examples for the functions to be used and by each function.

Refer to the reference pages for details.


When connecting wirelessly to use the remote operation function



icon_num-black_1_large Direct connection via wireless LAN [DIRECT]


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [WLAN]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [OFF]

  1. Set [IP REMOTE] to the following:

bullet02[ENABLE/DISABLE]: [ENABLE]

bullet02[HC ROP PORT]: [49152]

bullet02[USER ACCOUNT]: Set the account name and password. (Required when setting the HC ROP app)

  1. Set [WLAN PROPERTY] to the following:

bullet02[TYPE]: [DIRECT]

bullet02[SSID]: Set the SSID for this unit. This is the model name by the factory settings. (For example: HC-X2100)

This is required when the remote operation device on which the HC ROP app is installed and this unit are to be connected by Wi-Fi.

bullet02[CHANNEL]: [AUTO]

bullet02[ENCRYPTION]: [WPA3™/WPA2™]

bullet02[ENCRYPT KEY]: Set the Wi-Fi password for this unit.

This is required when the remote operation device on which the HC ROP app is installed and this unit are to be connected by Wi-Fi.

  1. [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] character_arrow [DHCP]: [SERVER]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the remote operation device, select the SSID from Step 4 and set the Wi-Fi password.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_1: This unit and the remote operation device are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_2: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 6 and the Wi-Fi settings on the remote operation device.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required when setting the HC ROP app.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Make settings on the remote operation device and the HC ROP app. (character_referenceStep 5: Installing the HC ROP app)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– Direct connection via wireless LAN ([DIRECT])




icon_num-black_2_large Connection via wireless LAN to a wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [WLAN]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [OFF]

  1. Set [IP REMOTE] to the following:

bullet02[ENABLE/DISABLE]: [ENABLE]

bullet02[HC ROP PORT]: [49152]

bullet02[USER ACCOUNT]: Set the account name and password. (Required when setting the HC ROP app)

  1. Set [WLAN PROPERTY] to the following:

bullet02[TYPE]: [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]

bullet02[SSID]:

Select a wireless access point from the list. (When you selected [INFRA(SELECT)])

Enter the SSID of the wireless access point. (When you selected [INFRA(MANUAL)])

bullet02[ENCRYPTION]: [WPA3™/WPA2™]

bullet02[ENCRYPT KEY]: Enter the password of the wireless access point.

  1. [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] character_arrow [DHCP]: [CLIENT]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the remote operation device, connect to the wireless access point that is connected via a network with this unit.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_1: This unit and the wireless access point are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_2: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 6 and the Wi-Fi settings on the wireless access point.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required when setting the HC ROP app.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Make settings on the remote operation device and the HC ROP app. (character_referenceStep 5: Installing the HC ROP app)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– Setting procedure ([INFRA(SELECT)])

– Setting procedure ([INFRA(MANUAL)])




When using streaming functions over a wireless connection



icon_num-black_3_large Connection via wireless LAN to a wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [WLAN]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [STREAMING]

bullet02The recording format needs to be set to less than 1080p beforehand.

  1. [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ENABLE/DISABLE]: [DISABLE]

  1. Set [WLAN PROPERTY] to the following:

bullet02[TYPE]: [INFRA(SELECT)] or [INFRA(MANUAL)]

bullet02[SSID]:

Select a wireless access point from the list. (When you selected [INFRA(SELECT)])

Enter the SSID of the wireless access point. (When you selected [INFRA(MANUAL)])

bullet02[ENCRYPTION]: [WPA3™/WPA2™]

bullet02[ENCRYPT KEY]: Enter the password of the wireless access point.

  1. [WLAN IPv4 SETTING] character_arrow [DHCP]: [CLIENT]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the device equipped with wireless LAN functionality, connect to the wireless access point that is connected via a network with this unit.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_1: This unit and the wireless access point are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_2: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 6 and the Wi-Fi settings on the wireless access point.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required for settings on the application software used for streaming.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Set for the streaming function. (character_referenceStep 2: Settings for the streaming function)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– Setting procedure ([INFRA(SELECT)])

– Setting procedure ([INFRA(MANUAL)])




When using a wired connection to use the remote operation function [X2100]



icon_num-black_4_large Connecting via USB tethering


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [USB TETHERING]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [OFF]

  1. Set [IP REMOTE] to the following:

bullet02[ENABLE/DISABLE]: [ENABLE]

bullet02[HC ROP PORT]: [49152]

bullet02[USER ACCOUNT]: Set the account name and password. (Required when setting the HC ROP app)

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. Turn on USB tethering on the remote operation device.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_ic_usb-tether_on: This unit and the remote operation device are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_3: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 4.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required when setting the HC ROP app.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Make settings on the remote operation device and the HC ROP app. (character_referenceStep 5: Installing the HC ROP app)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– USB tethering setting [X2100]



icon_num-black_5_large Connecting via wired LAN


bullet02A USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) is required.


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [USB-LAN]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [OFF]

  1. Set [IP REMOTE] to the following:

bullet02[ENABLE/DISABLE]: [ENABLE]

bullet02[HC ROP PORT]: [49152]

bullet02[USER ACCOUNT]: Set the account name and password. (Required when setting the HC ROP app)

  1. [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] character_arrow [DHCP]: [CLIENT]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the remote operation device, connect to the wireless access point that is connected via a network through a wired router with this unit.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_icon_ic_lan_on: This unit and the wired router are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_connect_2: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 5 and the USB ethernet adaptor connections.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required when setting the HC ROP app.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Make settings on the remote operation device and the HC ROP app. (character_referenceStep 5: Installing the HC ROP app)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– Wired LAN settings [X2100]




When using streaming functions over a wired connection [X2100]



icon_num-black_6_large Connecting via USB tethering


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [USB TETHERING]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [STREAMING]

bullet02The recording format needs to be set to less than 1080p beforehand.

  1. [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ENABLE/DISABLE]: [DISABLE]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. Turn on USB tethering on the USB tethering device.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_ic_usb-tether_on: This unit and the USB tethering device are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_not_connect_3: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 4.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required for settings on the application software used for streaming.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Set for the streaming function. (character_referenceStep 2: Settings for the streaming function)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– USB tethering setting [X2100]




icon_num-black_7_large Connecting via wired LAN


bullet02A USB ethernet adaptor (commercially available) is required.


  1. [DEVICE SEL]: [USB-LAN]

  1. [NETWORK FUNC]: [STREAMING]

bullet02The recording format needs to be set to less than 1080p beforehand.

  1. [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ENABLE/DISABLE]: [DISABLE]

  1. [USB-LAN IPv4 SETTING] character_arrow [DHCP]: [CLIENT]

bullet02Close the menu after making the settings.

  1. Confirm the connection.

bullet02Check the network connection with the icon at the top right of the screen on the LCD monitor of this unit.

– imageicon_icon_ic_lan_on: This unit and the wired router are connected via a network.

– imageicon_rop_connect_2: There is no network connection. Check the settings in Steps 1 to 4 and the USB ethernet adaptor connections.

  1. Check [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].

bullet02Take a note of the IP address. (This is required for settings on the application software used for streaming.)

bullet02After taking a note of the IP address, close the menu.

  1. Set for the streaming function. (character_referenceStep 2: Settings for the streaming function)


bullet02Refer to the following for details on how to make the settings:

– Wired LAN settings [X2100]