Live streaming (USB streaming (UVC/UAC))

Video and audio from the camera can be used with live streaming software and web meeting applications by connecting the camera to a smart device or computer using the supplied USB cable.

Live streaming

You can perform live streaming by setting [USB] in the network menu to [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)] and connecting the camera to a smart device or computer using the supplied USB cable.

  1. Camera: Select [USB] in the network menu, highlight [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)], and press J.
  2. Connect the camera to a smart device or computer using the supplied USB cable.
    • The camera will enter streaming stand-by mode, and a message prompting you to start streaming will be displayed along with u on the shooting display.
    • The video mode shooting display will be displayed regardless of the photo/video selector setting. Settings for video mode, such as white balance and Picture Control, will be applied to streaming video.
  3. Smart device/computer: Start streaming via a smart device or computer live streaming application.
    • Streaming starts, and w is displayed on the shooting display.
    • Streaming video is output as follows.
      • Frame size/frame rate: 1080/60p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p (settings available in the software/application vary depending on the model and specifications of the smart device/computer)
      • Video format: MJPEG
      • Audio format: PCM, 16-bit, stereo

Cautions: Streaming

  • When live streaming, be sure to check whether live streaming software or web meeting applications have been installed on your smart device or computer ahead of time.
  • Streaming will end automatically in the following situations:
    • when [USB] in the network menu is set to a setting other than [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)],
    • when the USB cable is removed and the connection is ended, or
    • when the camera is turned off.
  • Streaming cannot be combined with some camera features, including:
    • video recording,
    • zoom,
    • HDMI connection, and
    • Communication with a smart device or computer other than streaming (NX Studio software, etc.).
  • Some menus can be set during streaming; however, video will be streamed in gray during menu operation.
  • In addition to applications/software for streaming, connection applications or software may also be required depending on the operating system or model of your smart device or computer.
  • We cannot guarantee that the camera will work with all smart devices or computers.