Pearstone Wireless ShutterBoss Remote Switch with
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1. Transmitter backlight button Changing the Batteries Both the transmitter and receiver of the Wireless ShutterBoss will display a blinking battery icon when battery power is low The receiver uses a 3V CR2 lithium battery which should last more than 400 hours of Standby time It is easy to change Slide open the battery door on the end of the unit The transmitter uses a two AAA batteries which should last for four years under Standby To replace the batteries slide open the battery cover on the back of the unit Make sure to install batteries in the correct orientation of polarity Camera Release Cables The Wireless ShutterBoss includes a camera release cable that enables the remote to work wired or wirelessly with specific models of camera but just by changing the camera release cable the Wireless ShutterBoss can work with many other cameras as well At right are models of Pearstone Camera Release Cables for the Wireless ShutterBoss and the cameras they support For these cables and cables for other camera models check with your Pearstone dealer RCC C2 Canon EOS 10D 20D 30D 40D 50D 5D 5D Mark Il 7D 1D 1Ds Mark Mark II Mark III Mark IV RCC N1 Nikon D1 D1H D1X D2 D3 D3x D3s D2H D2Hs D2X D2Xs D200 D300 D300x D300s D700 Fuji S8pro S5Pro Kodak DCS 14N RCC C1 Canon EOS 30 33 50 300 300D 350D 400D 450D 500D 550D 1000D Digital Rebel XT X2. Controls 4 Press the set button in the middle of the gives you simple control over delay and arrow button to change the settings TIMER CONTROLS CH number of shots To combine delay with other 5 exposure settings use the Timer Control settings described later in this manual Press the up and down arrows to set the number of exposures from 1 to 99 shots 6 Press the right arrow to set the delay time 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing and from 1 to 59 seconds holding the Power button 7 Press the set button in the middle of the 2 Set your camera to single shot mode arrow button to lock your settings 3 Use the arrow button onthe transmitter to 8 Press the transmitter s shutter release AY Select delay shooting mode Press button halfway to wake or focus the L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT lt i 5 the left and right arrows until the camera Fully depress the shutter release VW delay icon is displayed at the button The delay countdown will begin number of shots seconds of delay bottom of the LCD and one shot will be taken per second Timer Controls The Timer Controls at the top of the LCD Bestia i screen give you more control over delay exposure length number of shots and the intervals between them than the Shutter Controls or even the controls on your camera You can choose only one function such as delay time or exposure length or set up a series of controls that begins wit
3. or when no charge e Keep out of the reach of children This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard remains Care of the Wireless ShutterBoss Protect the Wireless ShutterBoss Do not drop the devices The units may malfunction if subjected to a strong shock or vibration Keep Dry The devices are not waterproof Avoid getting the devices wet Do not expose them to high humidity Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes Sudden changes in temperature such as entering or leaving a warm building on a cold day can cause damaging condensation inside the devices Protect the transmitter and receiver by placing them inside a carrying case or a Sealed plastic bag and allowing them to adjust to temperature changes gradually Avoid Magnetic Fields Strong static charges or electromagnetic fields generated by equipment such as radio transmitters can interfere with the system A strong external static charge can cause unusual characters to display on the screen or may cause the device to malfunction In such a situation turn off the camera disconnect all devices remove the batteries and then replace them a few seconds after the display goes out Liquid Crystal Displays The display panel is a liquid crystal display At very low temperatures the display response my become slower And at temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F the display may darken In either case the display will return to normal at room
4. the device When you select as the channel for the transmitter and receiver this effectively sets the devices to communicate on all channels A receiver set to will respond to any transmission it receives on the 2 4GHz frequency This is useful in setups with multiple devices all needing to respond to a single trigger Wired Setup You can use your transmitter as a wired remote With your camera and transmitter both OFF connect the shutter release cable s sub mini plug end to the jack at the front of the transmitter and the other end to your camera s shutter release jack Power up your camera Look for this symbol Many camera manufacturers use it to indicate the jack for connecting remote devices Wireless Setup Mount the receiver onto your camera s hot Shoe facing forwards or backwards If your camera s hot shoe is in use you can mount the receiver to an accessory bracket or a tripod using either an accessory shoe or the receiver s 1 4 20 threaded socket With your camera and receiver OFF connect the shutter release cable s sub mini plug end to the receiver and the other end to your camera s shutter release jack Power up the receiver and then the camera Be sure to also read your camera s owners manual for guidance on use of remotes Shutter Control Single Shot 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing and 4 Press the transmitter s shutter release holding the Power bu
5. Ti XSi T1i T2i XS Contax N 645 Pentax K100D K110D K200D K10D K20D ist DS DS2 DS DL2 DL D Samsung GX 1S GX 1L GX 10 GX 20 NX Series RCC S1 Sony a100 a200 a300 a320 a350 a380 a550 a700 a850 a900 RCC 01 Olympus E520 E510 E420 E410 E400 E450 E620 SP 570UZ SP 560UZ SP 550UZ SP 510UZ RCC N3 Nikon D70s D80 RCC N2 Nikon D90 D3100 D5000 D7000 Safety Warnings e There are no user serviceable parts inside e Observe caution when handling batteries e Do not use or leave the devices in the devices Do not attempt to disassemble Batteries may leak or explode if improperly conditions of extreme heat severe cold or or perform any unauthorized modification handled Use only the batteries listed in high humidity e Do not operate the devices in the presence this manual Make certain to align batteries e Turn off the camera s power before of flammable gas or vapors with correct polarity inserting or removing the remote cord e Do not handle with wet hands or immerse e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully e Dispose used batteries packaging and in or expose to water or rain Failure to discharged To avoid damage to the old devices in accordance with observe this precaution could result in fire product be sure to remove the batteries appropriate local environmental or electric shock when leaving the product unattended for regulations prolonged periods
6. Wireless SHUtEnBOS Say Remote Switchwith Digital Timer User Manual PEARSTONE Introduction Thank you for choosing the Pearstone Wireless ShutterBoss It has a range of up to 250 feet on 99 channels over the reliable FSK modulated 2 4GHz frequency But this device is more than just a wireless shutter release It features many timer functions Self timer interval timer long exposure timer as well as controls for the number of continuous shutter trips The transmitter is powered by two AAA batteries that can provide the low power the device uses for up to four years You can set the timer delays exposure times and intervals up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds in one second increments You can select anywhere from 1 to 99 continuous shots or set the device to take an unlimited number of photos The LCD screen also has a backlit function for low light conditions The Pearstone Wireless ShutterBoss is great for time lapse recording of blooming flowers astrophotography etc Key Features Channel Selector 99 possible radio channels plus one universal channel over the reliable FSK 2 4 GHz frequency No dip switches to set One transmitter can trigger multiple receivers Extended Range up to 80m 250 ft Multi function Trigger your camera wirelessly or wired Versatile One receiver works with dozens of camera models Just swap out the camera release cable Dual Function Release Pre
7. h a delay countdown up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds and then triggers a series of long exposures with intervals between each shot Once you ve set up your Timer Controls press the Timer Start Stop button to begin the countdowns and exposures Timer Controls Delay Under Timer Controls the Wireless 4 Press the set button in the middle of the ShutterBoss allows you set a delay of up to arrow button to change the Delay setting m TIMER CONTROLS CH 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds Use the left and right arrows to move between hours minutes and seconds Use the up and down arrows to change the time values 5 Press set button again to accept your Selection 6 Continue on to other Timer Control 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the display comes on 2 Make certain your camera is NOT also set for a delay 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to settinasororess Timer Start Sionto select DELAY under the Timer 05 OF press Timer staru stoy L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT lt 0 Controls Press the left and right begin the delay timer V arrows until DELAY is displayed at the top of the LCD hours minutes seconds Timer Controls Exposure Length Under Timer Controls the Wireless 4 Press the set button in the middle of the ShutterBoss can control shutter speeds that arrow button to change the Long m TIMER CONTROLS CH are much longer than your ca
8. he device will stay active during timing operations and bulb exposures longer than one minute Turning ON the Receiver Press and hold the power button for two seconds The display will show the channel in use The receiver turns off the same way Press and hold the power button until the display goes off Press and hold the power button for two seconds to power up the receiver The LED will blink green while the device is on Setting the Channel Setting the Channel on the Transmitter The transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel for proper communication 1 Use the arrow button to select the channel A setting Press the left and right arrows until CH is displayed in the y upper right corner of the screen 2 Press the center button on the arrow button to change the setting 3 Press the up and down arrows to adjust the channel up or down 4 Press the center button to lock the setting Setting the Channel on the Receiver 1 With the device on press the CH and CH at the same time The CH in the display will blink indicating that you can now change the setting 2 Press the CH or CH buttons to adjust the channel 3 Press both CH and CH buttons a second time to save your setting If no action is taken in ten seconds the device will save the setting displayed The channels you select for the transmitter and receiver will become the default settings for the next time you power up
9. imer Control Settings or press Timer Start Stop to L SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to l begin the exposure process AY select INTVL under the Timer Controls Press the left and right WY arrows until INTVL is displayed hours minutes seconds Timer Controls Number of Shots Once you ve set the Interval time under the Timer Controls you must tell the Wireless ShutterBoss how many shots to trigger 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing the Power button until the display comes on 2 Set your camera to bulb exposure 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to 6 N select N under the Timer Controls 3O Press the left and right arrows VY until N is displayed 4 Press set button again to accept your If this is the last of your Timer Control Press the set button in the middle of the arrow button to change the setting for number of exposures Use the up and down arrows to change the number of Shots m TIMER CONTROLS CH selection Settings press Timer Start Stop to begin the exposure process L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT Backlight Button Both the transmitter and receiver feature a backlight for low light shooting conditions Press and hold the backlight button for three seconds to activate the backlight on the display The backlight will remain lit for about six seconds on the transmitter and four seconds on the receiver
10. including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications including the antennae made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Limited One Year Warranty Pearstone provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date Pearstone s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of any product which fails during normal consumer use This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN PEARSTONE MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty please return the defective item with proof of purchase along with an RMA number to the place of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state www pearstone com Copyright 2010 Pearstone U PEARSTONE
11. mera offers and Exposure setting Use the left and right vaca you don t have to manually end the exposure arrows to move between hours minutes VNU as you do with the Shutter Controls and seconds Use the up and down 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing the arrows to change the time values Power button until the display comes on 9 Press set button again to accept your 2 Set your camera to bulb exposure pee l 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to D Ta a ery ete i AX select LONG under the Timer gs or press Timer Start Stop L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT 6 5 Controls Press the left and right begin the exposure process V Y arrows until LONG is displayed at the top of the LCD hours minutes seconds Timer Controls Intervals The Wireless ShutterBoss allows you to 4 Press the set button in the middle of the control the amount of time between a series arrow button to change the exposure m TIMER CONTROLS CH of shots Choose an interval that is longer Interval setting Use the left and right 7 gt than your exposure time If using a flash be arrows to move between hours minutes NTVL sure to set an interval that is longer than and seconds Use the up and down your flash recycle time arrows to change the time values 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing the 5 Press set button again to accept your Power button until the display comes on selection 2 Set your camera to bulb exposure 6 Continue on to other T
12. nuous shooting mode 6 lt 5 Press the left and right arrows V until the continuous shooting icon is displayed at the bottom 2 Set your camera to single shot mode L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT Release the shutter release button to stop continuous shooting Shutter Control Bulb Shot Bulb exposures under the Shutter Control Settings give you manual control over a long exposure To preset long exposure times use the Timer Control settings described later in this manual 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the display comes on 2 Set your camera to bulb exposure 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to BR Select bulb mode Press the left lt and right arrows until BULB is WY displayed at the bottom of the LCD 4 o Press the transmitter s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera if set to Auto Focus The LEDs on the transmitter and receiver will turn green Fully depress the shutter release button on the transmitter The LEDs will turn red and the shutter will be triggered The LEDs will continue to blink red and the screen will display the seconds of exposure Press the shutter release button again to end the bulb exposure m TIMER CONTROLS CH L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT In bulb mode the screen will display the seconds of your exposure Shutter Control Delay The Delay feature in the Shutter
13. ss halfway to focus press full to trigger shutter Delayed Release Delay function gives you extra time to get into position Multi exposure Take multiple shots with one press of the trigger Interval control Control the amount of time between multiple shots Long Exposure Control the length of the exposure remotely LED indicators Confirm pre focus and exposure Ultra low power AAA transmitter batteries can last up to four years on standby Feature Diagrams Confirmation LED Display panel Timer Start Stop button Control selection button Backlight button Shutter release button Transmitter ees Battery compartment Display panel Receiver Backlight Channel Up button Battery compartment Power LED Power Channel Down button Cold shoe mount Output signal socket with thumbwheel lock Transmitter Display Panel Exposure length function Delay function Bulb shot indicator Multi shot indicator Single shot indicator Interval function Number of shots function r TIMER CONTROLS gt 7 CH Channel indicator Delay indicator Low battery indicator L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT Powering Up Turning ON the Transmitter The Wireless ShutterBoss is optimized for ultra low power usage Pressing any key will wake the device If no operation is performed the transmitter will revert to standby status in one minute and the display will turn off T
14. temperature Specifications Interval 1s to 99hr 59min 59s in one second increments Number of Shots 1 99 Operating Temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Dimensions Trans Approx 149 x 50 x 24 mm 5 9 x 2 x 1 in Dimensions Receiver Approx 63 x 38 x 31 mm 2 5 x 1 5 x 1 2 in FCC Compliance This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment ON or OFF the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B Class B of the FCC Rules Operation is Subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received
15. tton until the display button halfway to wake or focus your m TIMER CONTROLS CH comes on camera if set to Auto Focus The LEDs 2 Set your camera to single shot mode on the transmitter and receiver will both turn green 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to i AX select single shot mode Press the 5 Fully depress the shutter release button lt 6 5 left and right arrows until the on the transmitter The LEDs will turn red V Y single shot icon is displayed in the and the shutter will be triggered bottom left of the screen L_ SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT In single shot mode only the single shot icon and the channel in use will display Shutter Control Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting under the Shutter 4 Press the transmitter s shutter release Control settings will trigger the camera button halfway to wake or focus your TIMER CONTROLS CH shutter once every second For exposures camera if set to Auto Focus The LEDs b longer than one second use the Timer Control on the transmitter and receiver will both settings described later in this manual turn green 1 Turn on the receiver by pressing and 5 Fully depress and hold the shutter holding the Power button release button on the transmitter The LEDs will turn red and the shutter will be triggered The LEDs will blink green and 3 Use the arrow button on the transmitter to red as shots are focused and triggered ix Select conti
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