Core Link Camera
Control Setup Guide
Setup instructions, camera network configuration, pairing, control-device setup, and troubleshooting for Core Link systems.
Low Latency
Fast camera-control response with minimal delay.
Long Range
902–928 MHz operation provides excellent range and obstacle penetration.
Multi-User
Supports one receiver and up to four transmitters.
Pairing & Configuration
Core Link supports multiple system configurations and is designed for quick setup in the field. Complete 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 kits ship pre-configured and paired. Additional units can be paired to an existing system as needed.
1:1 Configuration
For maximum range and performance, configure one unit as an RX and the other as a TX. RX and TX mode is set using the internal DIP switch on the main board.
Dedicated RX and TX units arrive pre-configured and labeled, so opening the enclosure is unnecessary.
Pairing Procedure
- Power on both devices and install the antennas.
- Press and hold the pairing button on both units simultaneously until the LEDs flash.
- Release both pairing buttons.
- Wait for the pairing process to complete.
- Solid blue LEDs indicate a successful connection. The RX unit also displays a red LED indicating Receiver mode.
1:Many Configuration
A single RX can communicate with up to four TX units. Because all communication passes through the RX, its placement is important for maintaining optimal range and reliability.
Add Additional TX Units
- Pair the first TX to the RX.
- Power on the next TX and repeat the pairing procedure.
- Continue until all required TX units have been added.
Bandwidth is shared as additional TX units are connected, which may reduce maximum range. Powering off inactive TX units allows the system to operate like a smaller configuration.
Unpairing
Core Link does not have a dedicated unpair function. To remove a unit from a system, pair it to a different receiver or change its operating mode between RX and TX.
Camera Configuration
Use the following camera-specific connection points and network settings when configuring supported cinema cameras.
ARRI Alexa 35
ARRI Alexa Mini LF
ARRI Alexa Mini
Sony Venice / Venice 2
Reset Network Settings
- Press and hold the MENU button.
- Navigate to Maintenance.
- Select Network Reset → Execute.
- Power cycle the camera.
Configure Authentication
- Press and hold the MENU button.
- Navigate to Technical → Authentication.
- Leave the default Admin username unchanged.
- Set an administrator password of your choice.
Configure Network Settings
- Press and hold the MENU button.
- Navigate to Technical → Network.
- Set Setting to LAN.
- Return to the Network menu.
- Navigate to Network → LAN.
- Set DHCP to OFF.
- Enter the required manual network settings.
Sony FX6
Connect the Ethernet Adapter
- Connect the USB-C to Ethernet adapter to the Sony FX6.
- Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Core Link and the USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
- Power on the camera and both Core Link units.
The only USB-C to Ethernet adapter we recommend and have verified to work with the Sony FX6 and Core Link is the SmallHD USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. While other adapters may function, we do not recommend using them with Core Link.
Enable Wired LAN Control
- Press the MENU button.
- Navigate to Network → Wired LAN.
- Set Setting to On.
- Set Cam. Remote Ctrl to Enable.
- Select Detail Settings.
Enter the Manual Network Settings
Inside Detail Settings, disable automatic network configuration and enter the following values.
Select Set at the bottom of the Detail Settings menu. The control device must use a different IP address in the same network range, such as 10.10.10.1.
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K / 12K
Connect Core Link
- Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Blackmagic PYXIS.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Core Link.
- Power on the camera and both Core Link units.
Open the Ethernet Settings
- Open the camera menu.
- Select the Setup tab.
- Locate Network Settings.
- Select Ethernet.
Enter the IP Address
Set the Ethernet connection to use a manual IP address and enter the following network values.
Configure the DNS Settings
Turn off automatic DNS configuration and enter the following values.
Set the Camera Password
- Open the camera password setting.
- Enter a password for remote camera access.
- Confirm and save the password.
- Enter this same password when connecting through your control device on the Blackmagic Camera app.
The password is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly the same way on the control device.
Turn Off Stream Information
- Open the camera menu.
- Select the Setup tab.
- Navigate to Stream Information.
- Set Stream Information to Off.
Turning Stream Information off reduces unnecessary status graphics on the camera display, making the image easier to monitor during production.
iPhone & iPad Setup
Configure the Ethernet connection manually before opening your preferred camera-control application.
Configure the Control Device
- Turn Wi-Fi off on the iPhone or iPad.
- Connect the Ethernet adapter.
- Open Settings → Ethernet.
- Select Configure IP → Manual.
- Enter the settings shown below.
Open Safari, ARRI Companion, Sony Monitor & Control, Blackmagic Camera app, or your preferred control application and enter the camera’s IP address.
Connection Support
No Connection
- Verify power to both Core Link units.
- Verify both Ethernet connections.
- Confirm the camera and control device are on the same subnet.
Unable to Pair
- Confirm one unit is configured as RX.
- Confirm the other unit is configured as TX.
- Repeat the pairing procedure.
Reduced Range
- Move the RX to a more central location.
- Verify the antennas are installed correctly.
- Reduce the number of active TX units when maximum range is required.