How to use your Alpha or DSC camera to livestream with the USB streaming function

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The USB streaming feature is the easiest way to live stream, is available on select Alpha and DSC cameras, and offers enhanced live-stream video and audio capabilities.

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Setup USB live-streaming

Note: Steps may vary depending on your camera.

1. Set the camera to a movie recording mode and set the desired exposure, focus, etc., to apply to the live-streamed video.
2. Depending on your camera, activate USB Streaming:
   • Select MENU → Camera Settings2 → USB Streaming.
   • Select MENU → Shooting → USB Streaming → select settings for resolution/frame rate and movie recording.
   • Select MENU → Network → Streaming → USB Streaming → select settings for resolution/frame rate and movie recording.
3. Connect the camera to a computer or other device with the USB cable.

   Note: You will need the supplied USB cable or a compatible equivalent if your camera doesn't have a supplied cable.

4. Start streaming from your streaming or web-conferencing service and adjust video and audio settings as needed.

   Notes:

   • During USB streaming, power is supplied to the camera from the computer. If you want to conserve computer power, set the USB Power Supply to Off on the camera.
   • If USB Power Supply is set to Off and power is supplied from an adapter or a USB Power Delivery device, you must have a sufficiently charged battery in the camera.
5. Depending on your camera, do one of the following to exit USB streaming and return the camera to movie mode:
   • Press the MODE button.
   • Press the center of the control wheel.
   • Turn off the power to the camera.
   • Disconnect the USB cable.

Review the Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) section of your camera's Help Guide for additional details.

Troubleshooting tips

• If the camera's power is turned on while the USB cable is connected, then USB streaming will not activate. Disconnect the USB cable, activate USB streaming, and then reconnect the cable.
• If the PC Remote Function is grayed out, then set Smartphone Connect to OFF and try again.
• If USB Streaming is grayed out, set the camera to MOVIE mode and try again.
• If you assign USB Streaming to a Custom Key, you can activate live streaming with one button. Refer to your Help Guide for details.
• If USB streaming is not available on your camera, consider using these alternative live streaming options:
  • Live stream using the USB port with Imaging Edge Webcam software
  • Live stream using a HDMI connection.