Nikon D4 Network Guide
Network Guide
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What Networks Can Do for You
This manual describes how to connect to a network, access the camera
remotely, and upload images to computers and ftp servers over Ethernet
connections. Once a connection has been established, you can:
Upload existing photos and movies
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FTP upload (041) Image transfer (015)
ftp server
Take or browse photos remotely
2
Camera control (0 19) HTTP server (0 22)
iPhone
Camera Control Pro 2
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Computer
Computer
Control multiple cameras
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(requires optional WT-5)
Synchronized release (0 45)
A Tip
See page 7 for information on configuring the camera for connection to a
host computer, page 35 for information on configuring the camera for
connection to an ftp server. The camera can also be used with optional WT-4
wireless transmitters.
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Background Knowledge
This guide assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers, local area networks
(LANs), and wireless networks. For more information on installing,
configuring, and using the devices in a network, contact the manufacturer
or network administrator. Information on configuring computers for
connection to wireless networks may be found in the on-line help for the
Wireless Transmitter Utility.
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Illustrations
Save where otherwise noted, all software and operating system dialogs,
messages, and displays are taken from Windows 7 or Mac OS X. Their
actual appearance and content may vary with the operating system used.
For information on basic computer operations, see the documentation
provided with the computer or operating system.
A WT-4 Wireless Transmitters
For information on using the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter, see the
documentation provided with the WT-4. The options described in the
WT-4 manual as being in the device info and device settings menus can
be accessed from Network > Device info and settings in the D4 setup
menu.
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Table of Contents
What Networks Can Do for You.........................................................ii
Notices........................................................................................................v
Table of Contents ............................................................................... viii
Introduction 1
Network Options.....................................................................................2
Installing Software .................................................................................4
Transfer, Control, and HTTP 7
Ethernet Connections ...........................................................................7
Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable....................................... 8
Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet .....................................................10
Step 3: The Connection Wizard ..................................................10
Step 4: Pairing...................................................................................13
For information on connecting to a wireless LAN using an
optional WT-5 wireless transmitter, see the manual provided
with the WT-5.
Image Transfer...................................................................................... 15
Camera Control .................................................................................... 19
HTTP Server............................................................................................ 22
Computer Web Browsers..............................................................28
iPhone Web Browsers ....................................................................32
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FTP 35
Ethernet Connections ........................................................................ 35
Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable .................................... 36
Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet..................................................... 37
Step 3: The Connection Wizard.................................................. 37
For information on connecting to a wireless LAN using an
optional WT-5 wireless transmitter, see the manual provided
with the WT-5.
FTP Upload............................................................................................. 41
Synchronized Release 45
Synchronized Release Options .................................................. 46
Taking Pictures................................................................................. 48
Menu Guide 51
Appendices 59
Creating Profiles on a Computer ................................................... 59
Creating an FTP Server ...................................................................... 61
Windows 7......................................................................................... 62
Windows Vista.................................................................................. 69
Windows XP ...................................................................................... 76
Mac OS X 10.6................................................................................... 80
Manual Profile Creation..................................................................... 82
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 84
Index......................................................................................................... 85
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR)
digital camera. This guide describes how to use the camera in
(chiefly Ethernet) network environments, including connecting to
and operating the camera in a network. Be sure to read this guide
and the camera manual thoroughly and to keep them where they
will be read all those who use the product. Information on using
optional WT-5 and WT-4 wireless transmitters can be found in the
manuals provided with the transmitters.
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual:
This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before
D
use to prevent damage to the product.
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before
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using the device.
This icon marks references to other pages in this guide.
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Network Options
Use an Ethernet cable or an optional WT-5 or WT-4 wireless
transmitter to connect the camera to computers or ftp servers via
Ethernet or wireless networks.
❚❚ Ethernet/WT-5
The following features are available when you connect via an
Ethernet cable or optional WT-5 wireless transmitter.
FTP upload
(041)
Image transfer
(015)
Camera control
(019)
HTTP server
(022)
Synchronized release
(with WT-5 only; 045)
❚❚ WT-4
For more information on the features available with optional WT-4
wireless transmitters, see the manual supplied with the WT-4.
Transfer mode
Thumbnail select mode
PC mode
Print mode
Upload existing photos and movies to a computer
or ftp server, or upload new photos as they are
taken.
Control the camera using optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software and save new photos and
movies directly to the computer.
View and take pictures remotely using a browserequipped computer or iPhone.
Synchronize the shutter releases for multiple
remote cameras with a master camera.
Upload existing photos and movies to a computer
or ftp server, or upload new photos as they are
taken.
Preview photographs in the computer monitor
before upload.
Control the camera using optional Camera
Control Pro 2 software and save new photos and
movies directly to the computer.
Print JPEG photographs on a printer connected to
a network computer.
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A Ethernet Connection
Ethernet connections require no adjustments to wireless LAN settings.
A FTP Servers
Servers can be configured using standard ftp services, such as IIS (Internet
Information Services), available with supported operating systems. Image
transfer and camera control do not support connection to computers on
other networks via a router, Internet ftp connections and ftp servers running
third-party software.
A HTTP Sever Mode
Internet connections are not supported in http server mode.
A Routers
Connection to computers on other networks via a router is supported only
when FTP upload or HTTP server is selected.
A Firewall Settings
Ports 21 and 32768 through 61000 are used for ftp, ports 22 and 32768
through 61000 for sftp, while image transfer and camera control modes use
TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353. File transfer may be blocked if the server
firewall is not configured to allow access to these ports.
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Installing Software
Before connecting to a network, install the Wireless Transmitter
Utility, available for free download from the Nikon website using
the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (an Internet connection is required).
The Wireless Transmitter Utility is required for pairing in image
transfer and camera control modes (0 14) and can be used to
create network profiles.
Before installing the software, confirm that your computer meets
the system requirements on page 6. Be sure to update to the latest
versions of the camera and wireless transmitter firmware and
supplied software.
1 Double-click the installer icon.
After downloading the installer, double-click the
installer icon.
2 Select a language (Windows only).
Select a language and click Next.
q Select language
w Click Next
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3 Start the installer.
Click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac OS) and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Windows Mac OS
Click Next Click Continue
4 Exit the installer.
Click OK (Windows) or Close (Mac OS) when installation is
complete.
Windows Mac OS
Click OK Click Close
A The WT-4 Setup Utility
The Wireless Transmitter Utility must be reinstalled if the WT-4 Setup
Utility is installed or uninstalled after installation is complete.
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A Wireless Transmitter Utility System Requirements
Windows
CPU Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1),
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
OS
RAM
Hard-disk
space
Monitor
CPU PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5, Intel Core, or Xeon series
OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2
RAM 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Hard-disk
space
Monitor
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). The Wireless
Transmitter Utility runs as 32-bit applications in 64-bit
editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more
recommended)
• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more; 1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended
• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Mac OS
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more; 1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
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Transfer, Control, and HTTP
Ethernet Connections
Follow the steps below to connect to a computer in image transfer,
camera control, and http server modes.
Image transfer Camera control HTTP server
Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility
(04)
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (08)
For information
Step 2: Select Ethernet (010)
Step 3: Run the connection wizard (010)
Step 4: Pair the camera and computer
(013)
on using the
WT-5 to connect
to wireless
networks, see
the WT-5
manual.
Transfer pictures
(015)
Control the
camera (019)
Access the camera
(022)
D Choosing a Power Source
To prevent the camera powering off unexpectedly during setup or data
transfer, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter designated
for use with your camera. For more information, see the camera manual.
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Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable
After starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera and
WT-5 as described below.
Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable
1 Insert a memory card.
Turn the camera off and insert a memory
card (do not turn the camera off while
data are being transferred to the
computer). This step can be omitted in
camera control mode (019).
2 Connect an Ethernet cable.
Connect the Ethernet cable as shown below. Do not use force
or insert the connectors at an angle.
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3 Turn the camera on.
Power switch
Rotate the power switch to turn the
camera on.
A Connection Status
Connection status is shown by the LEDs next to
the camera’s Ethernet connector.
Green LED Yellow LED Status
●
(off)
K
(on)
K
(on)
K
(on)
H
(flashes)H(flashes)
●
(off)
●
(off)
K
(on)
H
(flashes)
Network functions disabled (051) or Ethernet
cable not connected.
Waiting to connect.
Connecting.
Connected.
Error.
Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable
LEDs
A The Viewfinder Display
Connection status is also shown in the camera
viewfinder. T is displayed when the camera is
connected via Ethernet, U when it is
connected to a wireless network, and a flashing
when an error has occurred.
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Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet
Select the Ethernet as the network device used by the camera.
Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet
1 Display the hardware list.
In the setup menu, select Network, then
highlight Choose hardware and press 2
to view the hardware list.
2 Select Wired LAN.
Highlight Wired LAN and press J to
select the highlighted option and return
to the network menu.
Step 3: The Connection Wizard
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile.
1 Display network profiles.
In the network menu, highlight Network
settings and press 2 to display the
profiles list and other network settings.
2 Select Create profile.
Highlight Create profile and press 2.
Note that if the list already contains nine
profiles, you will need to delete an
existing profile using the O (Q) button
before proceeding (053).
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3 Start the connection wizard.
Highlight Connection wizard and press
2 to start the connection wizard.
4 Choose a connection type (02).
Highlight Image transfer, Camera
control, or HTTP server and press 2.
5 Name the new network profile.
Enter the name that will appear in the
profile list and press J. Profile names can
be up to 16 characters long.
A Tex t E n t r y
The following dialog is displayed when text entry is required.
Keyboard area: Use multi
selector to highlight
letters, press center to
select.
Tex t dis play are a: Text
appears in this area. To
move cursor, press 4 or
2 while pressing W.
Step 3: The Connection Wizard
Use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard
area and press the center of the multi selector to insert the highlighted
character at the current cursor position (note that if a character is entered
when the field is full, the last character in the field will be deleted). To delete
the character under the cursor, press the O (Q) button. To move the cursor
to a new position, hold W and press 4 or 2.
To complete entry and return to the previous menu, press J. To exit to the
previous menu without completing text entry, press G.
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6 Obtain or select an IP address.
Highlight one of the following options
Step 3: The Connection Wizard
and press 2.
• Obtain automatically: Select this option if
the network is configured to supply the
IP address automatically.
• Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address and
subnet mask by pressing 4 and 2 to highlight segments
and 1 and 3 to change. Press J to proceed when entry is
complete.
7 Choose your next step.
The IP address will be displayed; press J. Your next step
depends on the connection type selected in Step 4 on page 11:
If you chose Image transfer or Camera
control, pair the camera and computer as
described on page 13.
If you chose HTTP server, proceed to Step 8.
A Routers
Connection to computers on other networks via a router is supported only
when FTP upload or HTTP server is selected.
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8 Exit the wizard.
Highlight one of the following options
and press J.
• Connect and exit wizard: Save the new
network profile and connect to the
server.
• Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit.
Proceed to “HTTP Server” (0 22).
Step 4: Pairing
If you selected Image transfer or Camera control in Step 4 of the
connection wizard (0 11), pair the camera with the computer as
described below. Pairing allows the computer to connect to the
camera.
1 Connect the camera to the
computer via USB.
When prompted, connect the camera to
the computer using the USB cable
supplied with the camera.
Step 4: Pairing
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2 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
When prompted, start the copy of the
Step 4: Pairing
Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on
the computer. Pairing will begin
automatically.
3 Disconnect the camera.
The message at right will be displayed
when pairing is complete. Disconnect the
USB cable.
4 Exit the wizard.
Highlight one of the following options
and press J.
• Connect and exit wizard: Save the new
network profile and connect to the
server.
• Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit.
Proceed to “Image Transfer” (015) or “Camera Control” (019).
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Image Transfer
Image transfer is used to upload photographs and movies to the
computer from a camera memory card. The explanation that
follows assumes that existing pictures are used.
1 Display network profiles.
In the setup menu, select Network >
Network settings to display the profiles
list. Image transfer profiles are indicated
by a K icon. Highlight a profile and
press 2 to select the highlighted profile
and return to the network menu.
2 Select Network connection.
Highlight Network connection and
press 2.
3 Select Enable.
Highlight Enable and press 2 to select
the highlighted item connect to the
network and return to the network
menu.
The profile name will be displayed in
green when a connection is established.
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4 View pictures.
Press the K button to view pictures.
Display the first picture to be sent in
single-image playback or highlight it in
the thumbnail list.
5 Upload pictures.
Press J and the center of the multi
selector. A white transfer icon will appear
on the picture and upload will begin
immediately. The transfer icon turns
green during upload, and turns blue
when upload is complete. Additional pictures will be
uploaded in the order selected.
To upload a picture that has already been
uploaded once, press J and the center of
the multi selector once to remove the
blue transfer icon, and then press J and
the center of the multi selector again to
mark the image with a white transfer
icon.
Uploading New Photographs as They Are Taken
To upload new photographs as they are taken,
select On for Network > Options > Auto send in
the setup menu (057).
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Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer Marking
To cancel transmission of images marked with white or green
transfer icons, select the images during playback and press J and
the center of the multi selector. The transfer icon will be removed.
Any of the following actions will also interrupt transmission:
• Turning the camera off (transfer marking is saved, and transfer
will resume when the camera is next turned on)
• Selecting Ye s for Network > Options > Deselect all? (058; this
option also removes transfer marking from all images)
A Firewall Settings
Image transfer and camera control modes use TCP port 15740 and UDP port
5353. Computer firewalls must be configured to allow access to these ports,
as otherwise the computer may not be able to access the camera.
A Voice Memos
Voice memos can not be uploaded separately, but will be included when
the associated pictures are transmitted.
D During Upload
Do not remove the memory card or disconnect the Ethernet cable during
upload.
A Loss of Signal
Wireless transmission via the WT-5 may be interrupted if the signal is lost.
Transmission can be resumed by turning the camera off and then on again.
A Destination Folders
By default, images are uploaded to the following folders:
• Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility
• Mac OS: /Users/(user name)/Wireless Transmitter Utility
The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
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Transfer Status
During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown
as follows:
: “Send”
a
Images that have been selected for upload
are marked with a white transfer icon.
: “Sending”
b
A green transfer icon is displayed during
upload.
: “Sent”
c
Images that have been uploaded successfully are marked with a
blue transfer icon.
A Network Status
Network status can be viewed in the top level of the network menu.
Status area: The status of the
connection to the host. The profile
name is displayed in green when a
connection is established. While files
are being transferred, the display
shows “Now sending” followed by
e, f: The number of
images remaining and
the estimated time
required to send them.
the name of the file being sent.
Errors that occur during transfer are
also displayed here (084).
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Signal strength: Wireless signal
strength. Ethernet connections are
shown by d.
Camera Control
Select this option to control the camera from a computer running
Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and save photographs
directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory
card (movies will still be saved to the camera memory card; insert a
memory card before shooting movies). Note that the camera
exposure meters do not turn off when the camera is in camera
control mode.
1 Display network profiles.
In the setup menu, select Network >
Network settings to display the profiles
list. Camera control profiles are indicated
by a L icon. Highlight a profile and
press 2 to select the highlighted profile
and return to the network menu.
2 Select Network connection.
Highlight Network connection and
press 2.
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3 Select Enable.
Highlight Enable and press 2 to
connect to the network and return to
the network menu.
The profile name will be displayed in
green when a connection is established.
4 Start Camera Control Pro 2.
Start the copy of Camera Control Pro 2
(available separately) installed on the
host computer and confirm that “PC” is
displayed in the camera’s top control panel. For information on
using Camera Control Pro 2, see the Camera Control Pro 2
manual (pdf).
A Firewall Settings
Image transfer and camera control modes use TCP port 15740 and UDP port
5353. Computer firewalls must be configured to allow access to these ports,
as otherwise the computer may not be able to access the camera.
A Ethernet Networks
Do not disconnect the Ethernet cable while the camera is on.
D Wireless Networks
Operations may take longer on wireless networks. If the signal is disrupted
while pictures are being transferred to Camera Control Pro 2, the LED on the
WT-5 will flash yellow; turn the camera off and then on again. Transfer will
resume when the connection is re-established. Note that transfer can not be
resumed if you turn the camera off again before transfer is complete.
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