Set up the Handycam to control another Camera

You can set up your Handycam® as a controller of another Handycam, an Action Cam® or a Cyber-Shot® camera with the Multi-Camera Control feature.

Single Connection

Follow the steps to set up your Handycam as a master camera and shoot with a slave camera at the same time.

1. Set up the master camera as Single Connection.

   1. On the master camera, press the MENU button.
   2. Select Wireless.
   3. Select SETTINGS.
   4. Select Multi Camera Ctrl Set.
   5. Select Single Connection.

2. Enable the Wi-Fi® of the master camera.

   1. On the master camera, press the MENU button.
   2. Select Wireless.
   3. Select FUNCTION.
   4. Select Multi Camera Control.

3. Connect the client camera to the master camera.

   • If the client camera is a Handycam:

     

     1. On the client camera, press the MENU button.
     2. Select Wireless.
     3. Select FUNCTION.
     4. Select Ctrl with Smartphone.
   • If the client camera is an Action Cam or Lens Type camera:

     

     1. Turn on the client camera.
     2. Set the Wi-Fi setting to Single Connection. Check your manual for model-specific information.

4. On the master camera, select the client camera Wi-Fi name (SSID).
5. On the client camera, authorize the Wi-Fi connection.
6. Once the connection is established, an icon appears on the monitor of the master camera.

   

7. Press the START/STOP button of the master camera to start recording with both cameras.

Multi Connection

Follow the steps to set up your Handycam as the master camera and shoot with multiple slave cameras at the same time.

1. Set up the master camera as Multi Connection.

   1. On the master camera, press the MENU button.
   2. Select Wireless.
   3. Select SETTINGS.
   4. Select Multi Camera Ctrl Set.
   5. Select Multi Connection.

2. Enable the Wi-Fi of the master camera.

   1. On the master camera, press the MENU button.
   2. Select Wireless.
   3. Select FUNCTION.
   4. Select Multi Camera Control.

3. On the master camera, tap the Setting icon.

   

4. Select Connect Device Reg.

   Note: The message Operate the device you want to connect to and connect via Wi-Fi to the device will appear on the monitor.

5. Connect the client camera to the master camera:
   Note: Action Cam/Lens type cameras are available for multi-connection client cameras.
   1. Turn on the client camera.
   2. Set the Wi-Fi setting to Multi Connection. Check your manual for model-specific information.
6. On the master camera, select the client camera Wi-Fi name (SSID).
7. On the client camera, authorize the Wi-Fi connection:
   Notes: The operations performed on the client side will vary depending on the model. See the specific camera manual for details:

   • Action Cam (HDR-AZ): Hold down the Wi-Fi button.
   • FDR-X1000V/HDR-AS200V: Help Guide under Connecting multiple cameras to Handycam (Multi connection).
   • FDR-X3000/HDR-AS300/HDR-AS50: Help Guide under Connecting multiple cameras to Handycam (Multi-connection).
8. When "Registration complete." is displayed on the monitor of the master camera, tap OK.
9. Repeat steps 3-8 to connect additional cameras.
10. Press the START/STOP button of the master camera to start recording with all connected cameras.