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Multi-Function Infrared Timer Remote. For the best performance, please read this instruction manual carefully before using.
Parts Identification
1. Control Panel
2. Shutter Release Button
3. Background Light / Lock Button
4. Arrow Button
5. Indicator Light
6. Timer Start/Stop Button
7. SET Button
8. Infrared Signal Output
9. Wired Remote Cord Socket
10. Power Button
11. Selection cursor
12. Timer display
13. LOCK indicator
14. Low power indicator
15. Timer active indicator
16. Speaker ON/OFF
17. SET indicator
18. Release indicator
19. Number of shots
20. Multi-Exposure indicator
Included in the package
The following items included in the package:
1. IR Timer Remote Control
2. Instruction Manual
3. 2 pcs. - AAA 1.5V Battery
21. Infrared Signal indicator
Installing and replacing the batteries
Using the remote in the wireless infrared mode
Setting the infrared channel
1. Use the arrow button to select the correct infrared signal for your camera.
2. Press the left or right button to move the selection cursor until it disappears.
3. Press the SET button to go into the infrared signal section. When the infrared signal number is flashing, press the up or down button to edit.
4. Press the SET button at any time to complete the operation and display the new setting for the selected item.
OFF Quick Response Remote for CANON Delayed Remote for CANON
Quick Response Remote for
SAMSUNG
Quick Response Remote for
PENTAX
Quick Response Remote for
OLYMPUS
Quick Response Remote for NIKON Quick Response Remote for SONY Delayed Remote for SONY
Video stop/start for SONY
NOTE: In the autofocus mode, most cameras will not take a picture until they have achieved focus lock. On some camera and lens combinations, this may be slow and result in the camera not releasing as expected. If you are experiencing inconsistent triggering, try using the delayed mode to give your camera more time to achieve focus lock.
Using the remote in the wired mode
OPTIONAL ProMaster Camera Release Cable Required
Turn the camera and remote off.
Remove the remote socket cover from the camera.
Insert the shutter release plug into the remote socket of camera.
Insert the input plug into the wired remote cord socket (9) on the remote.
Turn the camera and remote on.
NOTE: Always be sure the power on the remote and the power on your camera are switched OFF before connecting or disconnecting the remote.
Setting the Remote for Time Delay Exposures
1. Setting your camera
a) Connect the remote to the camera and turn it ON. b) Adjust the camera setting.
M (manual)
Exposure Mode
Shutter Speed
Interval Timer
Focus Mode
Continuous
BULB
OFF
Auto Focus or Manual
S (single frame)
2. Setting the remote a) Press the SET button (7). The SET icon on the Control Panel (17) will flash. b) Adjust the following settings:
Option Supported Setting
DE
BU
INT
N
Description
Just like the self-timer on your camera, the timer remote switch allows you to set any delay (in 1 second increments) up to 99 hours, 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
It allows you to take time exposures up to 100 hours in length.
The Interval Timer can be set to any time period up to 100 hours. If you set it to 10 minutes, for example, one exposure will be taken every 10 minutes until no available exposures remain or until the Exposure Count limit has been reached.
This setting permits you to set the number of exposures that will be taken, up to 999.
0s to 99hrs 59min 59s
0s to 99hrs 59min 59s
1s to 99hrs 59min 59s
1 to 999 or -- (unlimited)
Speaker ON/OFF
Delay (DE), Exposure/BULB (BU) and Interval Settings (INT)
ON/OFF
IMPORTANT
Please ensure the interval time is longer than the exposure timer by at least 2 seconds.
Setting the Timer
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to adjust the settings on the timer. Press left or right to select, up or down to change. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor.
Press the SET button at any time to complete the operation and display the new setting for the selected item. To view other settings, press the arrow button left or right. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor. Press the SET button to edit the current setting as described above.
1. Delay/Self-Timer (Time until shooting starts)
Hours Minutes
2. BULB/Long Exposure (Exposure Time)
Seconds
Hours Minutes
3. Interval Timer (INT)
Seconds
Hours Minutes
4. Number of Shots(N)
Seconds
5. Speaker
To ensure correct operation, be sure to choose an interval of at least two seconds longer than the exposure time. When using autofocus, set the delay to two seconds or more and choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the exposure time to ensure that the camera has time to focus.
When using long exposure noise reduction, the interval should be at least twice the exposure time.
Intervals of 00:00:00 will automatically be reset to 00:00:01 when the SET button is pressed to put settings into effect.
To set the number of shots to - - (unlimited), select 1 and press the arrow button down or select 399 and press the arrow button up.
After adjusting any setting, press the SET button to ENABLE the new setting. A beep will sound (if the speaker is ON) and the
“SET” icon indicator will go out.
Starting the Timer
Press the START/STOP button. The timer will start and
“TIMER ACTIVE” will flash in the control panel. Between shots, the control panel will show the time remaining until the next photograph is taken. If the speaker is ON, a beep will sound three times at ONE-SECOND intervals before the shutter opens.
While the shutter is opened, the control panel will show the time remaining until the shutter closes, and the release lamp and
“RELEASE” indicator will flash at ONE-SECOND intervals. The number of shots remaining will be updated each time a photograph is taken.
1. Flashes while timer is active
2. Between shots: Time remaining until next shot. While shutter is open: Time remaining until shutter closes.
3. Number of shots remaining
4. Flashes while shutter is open
The Speaker and Release Lamp
The following illustration shows when a beep will sound ( ) and the release lamp flash ( ) with a delay of 5s, and exposure time of 4, and an interval of 9s.
End Shooting
Shooting will end automatically when the selected number of shots has been taken. To end shooting before all photographs have been taken, press the START/STOP button.
Intervalometer function
To take photographs at the shutter speed selected with the camera, adjust the settings as follows:
CAMERA
Exposure mode M (manual) or S (shutter-priority auto)
Shutter speed
Any
Interval timer
Focus mode
OFF
AF-C or M
Shooting mode
S (single frame)
Remote
Exposure time
Os
Interval
Longer than camera shutter speed
*When using autofocus, please choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the camera shutter speed to allow the camera time to focus. When using long exposure noise reduction, choose an interval at least double the camera shutter speed.
Manual Function
1. Select the M function on the remote and choose any shutter speed on the camera.
2. Half press the shutter button to focus.
3. Fully press the shutter button to release the shutter.
4. For long exposures, set the camera to the BULB setting. After pressing the shutter button, slide the shutter button to the HOLD position. This will lock the camera
’s shutter OPEN.
5. Slide the button in the opposite direction to release the lock.
6. Release the button to end the exposure.
Background Light / Lock Button
Press the Background Light / Lock Button for 1 second to turn on the LED lamp on the control panel.
Press the Background Light / Lock Button for 2 seconds to enable the Button Lock.
Press the Background Light / Lock Button for 2 seconds to disable the Button Lock.
Multi-Exposure (High Dynamic Range) Function
Setting the Multi-Exposure
Use the arrow button to move selection cursor under BU. Press the SET button and go into BU time section
①. Press the LEFT arrow button to get into multi-exposure selection②, Press UP or DOWN to change from single exposure -1- to nine exposures -9-.
Press the SET button to complete the operation and display the new setting for the selected item
④. Press the SET button to set the first exposure (-1-), then press the arrow button to change the exposure time
⑤. After setting the first exposure time, press the right arrow button to get into second (-2-) exposure time. Repeat
④⑤ steps, until you reach the last exposure
(-9-)
⑨.To view other settings, press the ARROW button left or right. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor. Press the SET button to edit the current setting as described above.
Option
BU
-1-
Description
Multi-Exposure
Supported Setting
1 group - 9 groups
Multi-Exposure Time (HDR)
① ② ③
④ ⑤ ⑨
-1-
2s
-2-
4s
-3-
6s
Multi-Exposure Timer Example Table
-4- -5- -6-
8s 10s 20s
-7-
40s
-8-
50s
-9-
60s
Interval Time = Exposure Time + Break Time + Waiting Time
After you finish setting the Multi-Exposure Timer, the Interval Timer can be set. When the timer is running, there will be a 1s delay before the next exposure.
Sleep mode
To conserve the life of your batteries, the ProMaster Wireless Multifunction Timer Remote has a power save mode. After 1 minute of inactivity, the remote will automatically go into the sleep mode to conserve battery life. To wake the remote press either the shutter or the start button.
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your product or injury to you or to others, follow the safety precautions listed below:
- Do not disassemble or modify the remote.
- Keep the remote dry.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use in the presence of flammable gas.
- Do not expose to high temperatures.
- Observe proper precautions when handling batteries.
- Do not handle with wet hands.
- Turn the power off immediately in the event of malfunction.
Specifications
Dimensions: Approx.
4 5/16’’ x 1 3/4’’ x 7/8” (110x 45 x 22 mm)
Weight: Approx. 2.5 oz. (72g)
Battery Type: 2 AAA batteries / LR03 alkaline batteries
Operating temperature: -20-+50°C
Code 4747
Made in China
Optional ProMaster Camera Release Cables
Code Fits cameras with the following type of wired camera release port:
1457 Canon RS60
1485 Canon RS80
1835 FujiFilm RR80
5384 FujiFilm RR80A
1471 Nikon DC1
1478 Nikon DC2
1464 Nikon MC30
1499 Olympus UC1
1506 Panasonic
3249 Samsung NX
1492 Sony RMS1
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