photo flash and camera timer controller - high speed photography

UNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMERUNIVERSAL PHOTO TIMER TM

PHOTO FLASH AND CAMERA TIMER CONTROLLER

USER GUIDE

Rev A2.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WARNINGS............................................................................................................................ 3

2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 4

3. TIMER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 5

4. QUICK START GUIDE ......................................................................................................... 6

5. DESCRIPTION OF MENUS................................................................................................ 15

6. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 34

7. SAMPLE PROJECTS............................................................................................................ 37

8. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS .............................................................................................. 41

9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.............................................................................................. 48

10. RETURN AND WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 48

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1. WARNINGS

To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety

precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY IN THE EVENT OF

MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.MALFUNCTION.

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming

from the equipment remove the battery immediately,

taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could

result in injury.

DO NOTDO NOTDO NOTDO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE

GASGASGASGAS

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of

flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN

HANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIESHANDLING BATTERIES

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.

Observe the following precautions when handling

batteries for use in this product:

- Use only batteries approved for use in this

equipment.

- Do not short or disassemble the battery.

- Be sure the product is off before replacing the

battery

- Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not immerse batteries or the product in or

expose to water.

DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE TIMERTIMERTIMERTIMER WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED WITH AC POWERED

FLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITSFLASH OR STROBE UNITS

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

OBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THEOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THEOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THEOBSERVE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH

Do not operate the flash with the flash window

touching a person or object. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in burns or fire. Using the

flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary

visual impairment. Particular care should be observed

when photographing infants.

Use extreme caution when handling flash contacts and

flash cables. Some flash or strobe units can generate

voltages in excess of 250V on its contacts. Do not

connect or disconnect the flash from the timer or hot

shoe while the flash is powered or charged. Touching

the flash contacts or connectors may result in injury.

It is recommended to use a flash unit with low voltage

contacts or to use slave hot shoe wireless adapters.

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Do not use any type of firearms with this product as it

may result in injury or death.

VERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFORE VERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFORE VERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFORE VERIFY EQUIPMENT COMPATIBILITY BEFORE

USING THE USING THE USING THE USING THE TIMERTIMERTIMERTIMER WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH WITH YOUR FLASH, , , , CAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERA

OR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHEROR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

Incorrect connections of the Universal Photo Timer to

your equipment or operation of your equipment

outside its designed limits may cause loss of warranty

or damage to your equipment. Universal Timer Ltd.

does not take any responsibility for a damage of your

equipment or loss of warranty.

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2. INTRODUCTION

The Universal Photo Timer is a hand-held photo flash and camera timer controller.

It contains the following functions:

WIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASEWIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASEWIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASEWIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASE AND TIMER AND TIMER AND TIMER AND TIMER

Acts as an infra-red wireless shutter release capable of instantly triggering the shutter

without disturbing the camera. It can be used for long exposures (bulb mode) with

many SLR cameras. The controller can also be programmed to be trigged at regular

intervals to perform time lapse photography.

CAMERA AND FLASH TRIGGERCAMERA AND FLASH TRIGGERCAMERA AND FLASH TRIGGERCAMERA AND FLASH TRIGGER

It allows you to trigger the shutter of your camera or fire an electronic flash with a

programmable delay in response to a trigger.

FLASH SLAVE UNITFLASH SLAVE UNITFLASH SLAVE UNITFLASH SLAVE UNIT

Acts as a flash slave. Select between normal flash or pre-flash synchronization used

with digital cameras.

Universal Photo Timer allows you to capture rare split second events such as falling

drops, popping balloons or ballistics shots. In addition, you can setup the timer for

unattended operation to help you capture wild life pictures, or perform time lapse

photography.

The timer learns infra-red codes from your existing camera remote. It comes pre-

programmed with Nikon and Cannon camera codes. As an option, you can connect the

Timer to your camera with a shutter release cable (refer to section 8 for more

information).

The timer contains a number of built-in sensors and functions allowing you to capture

special photographic effects. Refer to Quick Start Guide Section for more information.

This manual provides information allowing the user to operate more advanced functions

such as camera and flash trigger. It is a tool allowing photographers to perform high

speed captures or wild life photography.

The manual assumes good familiarity with your photographic equipment.

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3. TIMER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Notes:

- The timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash sync cord and/or hot shoe adapter (not included) for some

functions. By default flash sync output 2 is configured for high voltage, flash sync output 1 for low voltage.

- Sensors or IR extension cables require a 2.5mm jack (sensors and other accessories sold separately).

- The timer requires one 9V alkaline battery (not included).

- Infra-red transmitter is located at the front of the timer.

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4. QUICK START GUIDE

� Guide to high speed photography.

� Using the timer as a wireless shutter release remote.

� Using the timer in bulb mode.

� Using the timer for time lapse photography.

� Using the timer as a flash slave.

� Learning new camera codes.

� Learning new flash codes.

The user interface consists of a 4 digit numeric LED display and four buttons. Buttons

include MENU (M), SELECT (S), UP (+) and DOWN (-).

The MENU button is used to turn the unit on. (If the timer does not turn on after

pressing the MENU button, please replace the battery.)

The MENU button is used to return to the main menu.

The SELECT button is used to navigate through parameters.

The UP and DOWN buttons are used for editing values and cycling through main

functions.

Refer to section 4 for more details on menus and configuration.

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Guide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photographyGuide to high speed photography

The goal of the high speed photography is capturing objects in motion. You can

photograph events that follow a predictable sequence. In all cases you want to be able

to detect a trigger, wait for an event and take a picture.

For example, in order to capture a falling drop hitting the surface of water, first you

need to detect the time when the drop starts falling. Next, you create a delay between

the trigger and the event. Finally you take the picture. This is where the Universal

Photo Timer is used.

There are two methods for performing high speed photography with the timer. The first

method uses a shutter of a camera. The second method uses an electronic flash.

The main advantage of the shutter method is that it can be used outdoors. The subject

and the background can be fully illuminated. However, since the shutter is used to

freeze the motion of the subject, it offers a limited speed. Maximum speed of a shutter

could range from 1/4000sec to 1/8000sec, in some cases it may not be fast enough

(fast moving objects will become blurred).

Moreover, in cameras that have a focal plane shutter, a small slit moves across the

photographic plane at much slower speeds (1/250), thus exposing different parts of the

photographic plane at slightly different times.

Finally, there is a delay between the shutter release and the actual exposure. It could be

as much 100ms or more (depending on camera). In addition there could be a small

variation in timing, each time the camera takes a picture. Therefore this method should

not be used when high timing accuracy is required.

A simple way of determining your camera shutter lag is to take a picture of a falling

object. Place a measuring tape in the background. You can calculate the time based on

the distance traveled and its known acceleration.

The second method of high speed photography is the flash method. The picture is

taken by opening the shutter of the camera, activating the flash and closing the shutter.

The picture needs to be taken in a dark room. Because the room is dark, the long

exposure time will not have any effect on the final output. The flash light duration now

becomes the actual exposure time.

The main advantage of the flash method is the exposure speed and better timing

consistency. Electronic flashes are capable of light strobes with durations of 1/10,000

or faster (lower the power setting of the flash, the shorter the flash duration).

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The lag between the trigger and the flash strobe is insignificant. The disadvantage of

this method is that the picture needs to be taken in a dark room to avoid the over

exposure. Also since the flash is used to make the exposure, it may be more difficult to

provide a uniform lighting or to illuminate the background.

The timer contains a number of useful features that take advantage of the integrated

flash and camera control. In particular FL-2 camera mode allows you to automatically

open the camera shutter, activate the flash in response to a trigger and automatically

close it immediately after the flash is activated. Refer to Section 5 for more information.

Always take the first pictures at a wide angle to asses the timing. For example with

falling drops you want to start with short delay and roughly establish the delay before

zooming in and fine tuning the delay. Always start with short delay. Locate your object.

Increase the delay and observe the changes.

In all cases you want to be able to create a setup for your photography with consistent

timing. You want to be able to remove all variation in timing.

Setup your flash for manual mode. Some flash units have a stand-by mode (to conserve

power). Make sure to turn this feature off (so that that your flash is always turned on),

otherwise it takes an additional time for it to activate.

Camera setup is critical. You will need to set it up for manual mode with fixed aperture

and shutter speed. Focus your lens and turn off auto focus. Make sure that such

features as delayed exposure are turned off.

Picture preview in digital cameras is extremely useful, however it may change your

timing. It takes longer for your camera to activate the shutter when the picture preview

is displayed on the screen. You can turn off the automatic preview after an exposure or

just make sure than the last picture is not displayed while taking a new picture.

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When using the timer as a wireless shutter release, configure the camera for infra-red

remote operation. Familiarize yourself with your camera and confirm the location of the

IR receiver. In remote mode, your camera will stay active for a limited time before it

switches to stand-by mode. Increase this timeout as needed.

The wireless shutter release works by sending an infra-red code to the camera (similar

to codes sent to your TV from your remote control). The best results are achieved when

operating the timer in the line of sight of the camera IR receiver. Test the operating

distance first, since it will vary depending on your camera model and ambient

conditions.

The following setup configures the timer as a wireless shutter release (verify and change

the settings if required):

• If you want trigger a camera that uses an IR code other than the pre-

programmed code in the timer - learn the required codes through Fn-4 menu

(refer later sections on code learning).

• Fn-4 -> CAM CODE -> select actual code to be used C1, C2, C3-N or C4-N or

ALL. This selects the IR code to be transmitted when triggering camera.

• Fn-3 -> SCALE -> 1000. This configures timing to be edited in 0.1 sec steps.

• Fn-3 - > SOURCE - > MAN. This selects manual operation – trigger occurs when

the user presses select button.

• Fn-3 -> DEAD TIME -> 000.1 – re-trigger can occur every 0.1sec

• Fn-3 -> INC DELAY -> 0000 – the auto delay increment is disabled.

• Fn-3 -> REPEAT -> 0000 – once triggers occurs there are no repeated

exposures.

• Fn-3 -> MODE > STND – single exposure, exposure time controlled by camera.

• Fn-3 -> BULB ZERO DEL -> YES. – in bulb mode, the delay from the trigger to

the camera exposure is zero.

• Fn-3 -> SHUTOFF -> 4H. – in trigger mode, the unit will turn itself off after 4

hours without user input. In setup menus the timeout remains 15 minutes.

• Fn-3 -> WAKEUP CAM -> OFF. – the unit contains a feature to automatically

take a picture so that the infra-red receiver in the camera does not time out.

This turns off the feature.

Once configured with the settings as described above, the timer will always power-up

with the same settings.

The following steps operate the shutter:

• Fn-1, press SELECT to accept

• You should see DELAY, 000.0. Press SELECT to accept

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• You should see a small LED on the left side of the display blinking. You are

ready now to take pictures. Point the front of the timer towards the camera and

press the SELECT button.

• Press the MENU button to exit.

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Follow camera and timer setup instructions for wireless shutter release remote.

Configure your camera for BULB mode. Your camera needs to support bulb mode, such

that the first IR code sent from remote opens the shutter, the second code closes the

shutter.

Configure one parameter differently: Fn-3 -> MODE -> BULB (instead of STND)

Once configured with settings as described above, the timer will always power-up with

those settings.

Follow the steps below to operate the shutter:

• Fn-1, press SELECT

• You should see BULB, 001.0s. Edit the value for required bulb time. Please note

that some cameras may have a maximum time limit for bulb mode. Press

SELECT


ready to take pictures. Point the front of the timer towards the camera and press

SELECT button on the timer. The transmitter needs to point towards the camera

during the entire exposure. Please take note of camera battery life when taking

long exposures. Very long exposures may require a noise reduction processing

at the end of exposure.

• Press MENU button to exit.

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Follow camera and timer setup instructions for wireless shutter release remote; except

for the following:

• Fn-3 -> REPEAT -> SEL, Press SELECT

• Fn-3 -> REPEAT DELAY -> SEL, Press SELECT

• Fn-3 -> SHUTOFF ->OFF or select maximum time needed.

• Fn-3 -> WAKEUP CAM -> 5 or more. In remote mode your camera will stay

active for limited time before it enters stand-by mode. Set the WAKEUP CAM

parameter less than your camera timeout.

Follow the steps below to operate the shutter:


• You should see REPEAT, 0000. Edit the value for number of exposures. Press

SELECT

• You should see REPEAT DELAY, 000.1. Edit the value for delay between

exposures. If REPEAT DELAY is longer than WAKEUP CAM duration, there will be

extra exposures. Press SELECT


ready to take pictures. Point the front of the timer towards the camera and press

SELECT button on the timer. The transmitter needs to point towards the camera

during the exposures. Please take note of camera picture capacity and battery

life when taking time lapse photography.


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The timer contains two flash sync outputs. They are activated at the same time. The

timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash sync cord and/or hot shoe adapter for this

function. Connect one or two electronic flashes and set them up for manual mode.

The following setup configures the timer as flash slave (verify and change the settings if

required):

• Fn-3 - > SOURCE - > IR. This selects normal flash operation.

• Fn-3 - > SOURCE - > IR2. This selects pre-flash synchronization operation used

with digital cameras.

• Fn-3 -> DEAD TIME -> 000.1

• Fn-3 -> INC DELAY -> 0000

• Fn-3 -> REPEAT -> 0000

• Fn-3 -> SHUTOFF -> 4H.

Follow the steps below to operate the flash:


• Set DELAY zero. Press SELECT


ready to take pictures. Point the left side of the timer towards the master flash.

Best results are achieved if there is a clear line of sight between master flash and

the timer. Recommended to use shutter sync speeds of 1/60sec or slower.


The timer supports high voltage flashes such as Vivitar 286, low voltage flashes such as

Canon Speedlite 430EX and Nikon SB600/SB600 Speedlights. Positive hot shoe voltages

only. The timer contains two independently opto-isolated circuits.

By default flash sync output 2 is configured for high voltage, flash sync output 1 for low

voltage.

You can change the flash output configuration be placing or removing a jumper shunt

inside the timer. You can remove the top cover of the enclosure of the timer by

unscrewing 4 screws on the back of the timer. Once you open the timer, locate two

jumpers next to flash sync output connectors. Removing the jumper configures the

output for high voltage flash, inserting the jumper configures the output for low voltage

flash units.

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The timer allows programming of two new codes from your existing camera infra-red

remotes. Once the code is programmed you can select them through CAM CODE

setting (available in Fn-4).

Configure your camera for remote operation. Verify that your existing remote works

with the camera before programming the code. Do not use TV or other remotes during

learning process as it will interfere with the programming. Also, please note that some

laptops or PDAs may emit IR transmissions that will cause the timer to learn an incorrect

code.

Follow the steps below to program new code (same steps apply to both codes #1 and

#2):

• Enter Fn-4 -> 1 CAM MOD -> 40. Start with this modulation (40kHz). Press

SELECT

• Fn-4 -> 1 LEARN CAM -> YES. Press SELECT to start learning.

• You should see a small LED on the left side of the display turn on.

• At this time point your remote and activate it pointing it at the timer from

distance of one to two feet. Press and release the transmitter momentarily, do

not hold it for long. You have 30 seconds to transmit the code.

• Once the code has been received (or time-out), you will see DONE. Pressing

MENU button at this time cancels. Pressing SELECT saves the code.

• After accepting the code, you should see 1 LEARN CAM -> TEST. Press SELECT

to test the code as many times as needed. Verify that the code activates the

shutter of the camera.

• At this time you can fine tune the modulation to achieve longest operating

distance. Pressing MENU button will bring you back to 1 CAM MOD parameter.

Select each of the modulations one by one followed by 1 LEAN CAM -> TEST.

You do not need to repeat learning procedure.

• Once you selected the modulation that gives you the longest operating distance

you are done.

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The timer learns codes from a master flash such as Nikon SB-800 (in master mode) or

D80s built in flash (used in commander mode). You can store two different codes (F1

and F2). They could be used to store two different power outputs or two different

channels. Activate your SB-600 or SB-800 flash units through wireless signal.

Speedlights need to be configured for slave mode.

This method is designed to provide a replacement for hot shoe connectors for above

speedlights. A disadvantage of this method is the flash activation delay as compared to

hot shoe approach. Expect at least 25ms activation delay when using this wireless

connection. The operating distance between the transmitter and the flash is limited to

few inches, direct line of sight.

Configure the master for required group, channels and power outputs. Use manual

settings for both channels. Verify the setup with the master and slave flash. This

confirms that the master and slave are configured for correct groups and channels.

Do not use TV or other remotes during learning process as it will interfere with the

programming. Also, please note that some laptops or PDAs may emit IR transmissions

that will cause the timer to learn an incorrect code.

Follow the steps below to program new code (same steps apply to both codes #1 and

#2):

• Enter Fn-4 -> 1 FLASH MOD -> 0. 0-N can also be used. 0-N optimizes the

code to activate the flash sooner. Use 0 selection if problems occur. Press

SELECT. Selecting other values such as 40 store modulated codes such as

camera codes in the previous section.

• Fn-4 -> 1 LEARN FLASH -> YES. Press SELECT to start learning.

• You should see a small LED of the left side of the display turn on.

• At this time point your master flash/camera and activate it pointing it at the

timer from distance of at least 3 feet. You have 30 seconds for this step.

• Once the code has been received (or time-out), you will see DONE. Pressing

MENU button at this time cancels. Pressing SELECT saves the code.

• After accepting the code, you should see 1 LEARN FLASH -> TEST. Press SELECT

to activate the slave flash many times as needed. Verify the slave flash

operation.

• The code is now stored in the timer memory.

• When the flash code is enabled, it is transmitted before the flash sync outputs

are activated (in order to synchronize the flash). However this will introduce an

additional delay for the flash sync output.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF MENUS

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The user interface consists of a 4 digit numeric LED display and four buttons. Buttons

include MENU (M), SELECT (S), UP (+) and DOWN (-). Scrolling text messages provide

intuitive and easy to navigate user menus.

The MENU button is used to turn on the timer. It is used to return to the main menu.

The SELECT button is used to navigate through parameters.

The UP and DOWN buttons are used for editing the values and cycling through main

functions. The timer contains two types of main functions: Fn-1 and Fn-2 are trigger

functions, Fn-3 and Fn-4 are configuration functions.

When editing a parameter, pressing UP or DOWN buttons will adjust the value by one.

Pressing and holding the button starts scrolling quickly through the numbers.

When editing time (such as delay), the timer shows numbers in the range of

0.1miliseconds up to 9999 seconds. This is done by shifting the decimal point as the

number increases.

For example numbers 0000 to 9999 (with no decimal point shown) represent time in

0.0000sec to 0.9999sec range (0.1ms resolution). Once 1 sec is reached the time value

is edited in the range of 1.000sec to 9.999sec (1ms resolution). This continues up to

9999. sec(edit resolution increases to 1sec per step).

Following table summarizes resolution and range described above:

Screen shows:Screen shows:Screen shows:Screen shows: Resolution and range:Resolution and range:Resolution and range:Resolution and range:

0000 to 99990000 to 99990000 to 99990000 to 9999 0.1ms edit step, 9999 represents 0.9999sec.

0000.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999.000 to 9.999 1ms edit step, 9.9999 represents 9.999sec.

00000.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.990.00 to 99.99 10ms edit step, 99.99 represents 99.99sec.

000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9000.0 to 999.9 0.1sec edit step, 999.9 represents 999.9sec.

0000000000. to 9999.00. to 9999.00. to 9999.00. to 9999. 1sec edit step, 9999. represents 9999sec.

When configuring the timer, the display shows a description of the parameter followed

by the value of the parameter. The description scrolls across the screen.

The timer features dynamic menus. You can customize the timer for the most frequent

operation. Most of the parameters in Fn-3 and Fn-4 menus contain a special option

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called SEL. When a parameter is set to this special value it will appear in Fn-1 and Fn-2,

otherwise the parameter is not shown.

Values configured through Fn-1 and Fn-2 menus are set temporarily. They will need to

be re-configured if powering down or after entering Fn-3 or Fn-4 menus.

Once the timer is configured and waiting for a trigger, the display turns off and blinks a

single LED to indicate readiness.

Pressing the MENU button exits trigger mode.

In configuration mode, the timer turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

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MAIN MENUMAIN MENUMAIN MENUMAIN MENU

Pressing UP and DOWN buttons switch between different functions. Pressing SELECT

enters the menu. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-1.

Main Menu:

FnFnFnFn----1 CAMERA TRIGGER MENU1 CAMERA TRIGGER MENU1 CAMERA TRIGGER MENU1 CAMERA TRIGGER MENU This menu is used to enter camera trigger menu. Use

this menu for wireless shutter release functionality.

FnFnFnFn----2 FLASH TRIGGER MENU2 FLASH TRIGGER MENU2 FLASH TRIGGER MENU2 FLASH TRIGGER MENU This menu is used to enter flash trigger menu. Use

this menu for flash functionality.

FnFnFnFn----3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU3 SETUP MENU This menu is used to configure the timer.

FnFnFnFn----4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU4 CODES MENU This menu is used to select, learn and test camera

and flash codes used by the timer.

OFFOFFOFFOFF This turns off the timer.

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FnFnFnFn----1 1 1 1 CAMERA TRIGGER CAMERA TRIGGER CAMERA TRIGGER CAMERA TRIGGER MMMMENUENUENUENU

Pressing SELECT proceeds to the next parameter. Pressing UP and DOWN buttons edits

parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-1. Parameters already pre-configured

through Fn-3 or Fn-4 menus will be hidden in this menu.

Configuration mode includes:

SOURCESOURCESOURCESOURCE Configures trigger source. (Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu.)

Select between following:

MANMANMANMAN manual trigger, press SELECT to trigger

MICMICMICMIC microphone trigger

IRIRIRIR infrared trigger, single pulse

IR2IR2IR2IR2 infrared trigger, dual pulse

LEVLEVLEVLEV sensor 1 OR sensor 2, level sensitive trigger

OROROROR sensor 1 OR sensor 2, edge sensitive trigger

ANDANDANDAND sensor 1 AND sensor 2, edge sensitive trigger

DISTDISTDISTDIST distance trigger, based on speed calculation between

sensor 1 and sensor 2 output.

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MODEMODEMODEMODE Configures camera capture mode. (Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3

menu.)


STNDSTNDSTNDSTND camera standard exposure

BULBBULBBULBBULB camera bulb exposure

FLFLFLFL----1111 camera single exposure plus flash trigger

FLFLFLFL----2222 camera bulb exposure plus flash trigger

CAM CODECAM CODECAM CODECAM CODE Configures camera infra-red codes sent during triggers or events.

(Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-4 menu.)


C1C1C1C1 IR camera code #1 as programmed through Fn-4.

C2C2C2C2 IR camera code #2 as programmed through Fn-4.

C3C3C3C3----NNNN Emulates Nikon ML-L3 remote.

C4C4C4C4----CCCC Emulates Canon RC-1 remote (instant shutter release)

CABLCABLCABLCABL Use this code with shutter release cable.

ALLALLALLALL Transmits all the codes in sequence: C3-N, C4-C, C1, C2.

Possible use includes stereo photography when you can

activate two cameras at the same time. Please note that

cameras will not be perfectly synchronized due to camera

reaction times and delays in code transmission.

FLASH CODEFLASH CODEFLASH CODEFLASH CODE Configures flash infra-red codes sent during triggers or events.


The codes can be programmed to trigger such speedlites as Nikon

SB-600/SB-800 or a flash slave unit. The operating distance of the

infra-red codes is limited. The transmitter of the timer or a

transmitter extension need to be placed within few inches from the

sensor of the flash or flash slave unit.

Expect a delay of at least 12ms or more depending on the

programming. In cases where a faster response time is needed use

a hot shoe adapter or flash slave unit for non-digital cameras.

In this menu, the flash output and codes are available only in Fl-1

and Fl-2 camera modes.


F1F1F1F1 IR flash code #1 as programmed through Fn-4.


F3F3F3F3----SSSS Emulates code to trigger a flash slave unit (such as Wein

HSD Digital Hot Shoe Slave). There is a 12ms delay in

triggering the flash when using this code.

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INC INC INC INC DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures delay increment value. (Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3

menu.)

Range 0.0000s to 9999sec. The minimum edit step is fixed at

0.1ms.

This value is added to the delay each time a trigger occurs. This

function has no effect in FL-1 or FL-2 camera modes. Refer to

falling drop sample project for more information.

REPEATREPEATREPEATREPEAT Configures number of repeats after a trigger occurred. (Visible only

if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu.) If set to zero, camera or flash are

activated only once after the trigger itself – no repeats.

In STND or BULB modes this sets number of camera shutter releases

as a result of a trigger event.

In FL-1 or FL-2 modes this sets number of flash strobes as a result

of a trigger event.

REPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAY Configures delay before another camera or flash activation occurs.

(Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu and if REPEAT is set to non-

zero value).

Range 0.1s to 9999sec. The minimum edit step is fixed at 0.1s.

Some cameras or flashes are not capable of 10 activations per

second (with 0.1s delay). In this case a longer delay is required.

Consult manufacturers instructions as to the safe limits of flash or

camera repeats.

BULBBULBBULBBULB Configures bulb delay. This is the delay between the first IR code

sent from the timer (to open the shutter) and second IR code sent

from the timer (to close the shutter). (Visible only if MODE is set to

BULB)


DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures a delay from the time a trigger is detected to flash or

camera activation. (Visible only if BULB ZERO DEL is NO and SOURCE

is not DIST)

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. Minimum edit step is configured through

SCALE parameter in Fn-3 menu.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:

1111 Minimum edit step is 0.1ms (provides high accuracy)

10101010 Minimum edit step is 1ms.

1000100010001000 Minimum edit step is 0.1sec (provides faster editing for

longer delays)

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DISTDISTDISTDIST Configures trigger distance. Distance is measured from the second

sensor to the target. (Visible only if SOURCE is set to DIST)

Range 0 to 9999 (any units of measure can be applied).

The timer calculates trigger delay: delay = (DIST/DIST SENS)*(time

between sensor 1 and sensor 2). Time between sensor 1 and sensor

2 is limited to 1.3 sec.

The velocity of the object needs to be constant. Minimize DIST/DIST

SENS ratio to reduce multiplication of errors in measurement.

Trigger modes:

CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA

STANDARDSTANDARDSTANDARDSTANDARD

EXPOSURE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE EXPOSURE

(STND)(STND)(STND)(STND)

Camera standard exposure is a mode where camera is activated in

response to a trigger or repeat event (camera IR code is sent once,

after programmed delay or distance). In this mode the timer stays in

the trigger mode, after trigger sequence is executed. Press MENU

button to exit at any time.

CAMERA BULB CAMERA BULB CAMERA BULB CAMERA BULB

MODE MODE MODE MODE

(BULB)(BULB)(BULB)(BULB)

Camera bulb exposure is a mode where camera is activated in

response to a trigger or repeat event (camera IR code is sent twice,

after programmed delay or distance). Your camera needs to support

bulb mode with IR. First IR code opens the shutter, second IR code

closes the shutter. Time between codes is set with BULB parameter.

In this mode the timer stays in the trigger mode, after trigger

sequence is executed. Press MENU button to exit at any time.

CAMERACAMERACAMERACAMERA SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE

EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS

FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER

(FL(FL(FL(FL----1)1)1)1)

Camera single exposure with flash mode. In this mode, camera is

activated when entering trigger mode (camera IR code is sent once).

Flash is activated in a response to a trigger or repeat events (after

programmed delay or distance). In this mode the timer returns to

configuration mode once trigger sequence is executed.

CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA BULB BULB BULB BULB

EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS EXPOSURE PLUS

FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER FLASH TRIGGER

(FL(FL(FL(FL----2)2)2)2)

Camera bulb exposure with flash mode. In this mode, camera is

activated when entering trigger mode (at this time camera IR code is

sent once to open the shutter). Flash is activated in a response to a

trigger or repeat events (after programmed delay or distance). After

trigger sequence is executed, the timer sends a second camera IR

code to close the shutter. Your camera needs to support bulb mode

with IR. In this mode the timer returns to configuration mode once

trigger sequence is executed.

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FnFnFnFn----2 2 2 2 FLASHFLASHFLASHFLASH TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER TRIGGER MMMMENUENUENUENU


parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-2. Parameters already pre-configured

through Fn-3 or Fn-4 menus will be hidden in this menu.

Configuration mode includes:

SOURCESOURCESOURCESOURCE Configures trigger source. (Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu.)


MANMANMANMAN Manual trigger, press SELECT to trigger


IRIRIRIR Infrared trigger, single pulse

IR2IR2IR2IR2 Infrared trigger, dual pulse





sensor 1 and sensor 2

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The codes can be programmed to trigger such speedlites as Nikon

SB-600/SB-800 or a flash slave unit. The operating distance of the

infra-red codes is limited. The timer’s transmitter or the IR

extension needs to be placed within few inches from the sensor of

the flash or flash slave unit.

Expect a delay of at least 12ms or more depending on the

programming. In cases where a faster response time is needed use

a hot shoe adapter or flash slave unit for non-digital cameras.

Transmission of codes is disabled when using IR or IR2 SOURCE

setting.







NONENONENONENONE Does not transmit any of IR codes. sync output is

triggered after the IF code are sent. Use this selection to

shorten the response time of the flash through flash sync

output.

INC INC INC INC DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures delay increment value. (Visible only if set to SEL in Fn-3

menu.)

Range 0.0000s to 9999sec. The minimum edit step is fixed at

0.1ms. Value of 0000 disables this feature.

This value is added to the delay each time a trigger occurs.


if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu.) If set to zero, flash is activated only

once after the trigger itself – no repeats.

REPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAY Configures delay before another flash activation occurs. (Visible

only if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu and if REPEAT is set to non-zero

value).


Some flash units are not capable of 10 activations per second (with

0.1s delay). In this case a longer delay is required. Consult

manufacturers instructions as to the safe limits of flash strobes.

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DELAYDELAYDELAYDELAY Configures a delay from the time a trigger is detected to flash or

camera activation. (Visible only if BULB ZERO DEL is NO and SOURCE

is not DIST)

Range 0 sec to 9999sec. Minimum edit step is configured through

SCALE parameter in Fn-3 menu.

Edit step based on SCALE parameter:




longer delays)

DISTDISTDISTDIST Configures trigger distance. Distance is measured from the second

sensor to the target. (Visible only if SOURCE is set to DIST)


The timer calculates trigger delay: delay = (DIST/DIST SENS)*(time

between sensor 1 and sensor 2). Time between sensor 1 and sensor

2 is limited to 1.3 sec.

The velocity of the object needs to be constant. Minimize DIST/DIST

SENS ratio to reduce multiplication errors in measurement.

Trigger modes:

FLASH TRIGGERFLASH TRIGGERFLASH TRIGGERFLASH TRIGGER Flash trigger a mode where flash is activated in response to a trigger

or repeat event. This mode includes all trigger sources except for IR

and IR2.



FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE

NORMALNORMALNORMALNORMAL

In this mode, the flash is activated in response to infra-red trigger.

The mode can be used to increase illumination by synchronizing

additional flash units with cameras main flash.

Configure SOURCE to IR to use this mode. In this mode flash IR

codes are disabled.



FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE FLASH SLAVE

WITH PREWITH PREWITH PREWITH PRE----

FLASH SYNCFLASH SYNCFLASH SYNCFLASH SYNC

In this mode, the flash is activated in response to infra-red double

flash. The mode can be used to increase illumination by

synchronizing additional flash units with cameras main flash. (to be

used with digital cameras that employ pre-flash synchronization).

Configure SOURCE to IR2 to use this mode. In this mode flash IR

codes are disabled.



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FnFnFnFn----3 SETUP3 SETUP3 SETUP3 SETUP MMMMENUENUENUENU


parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-3. Pressing SELECT in BUZZER parameter

loops back to SCALE parameter.

Parameters include:

SCALESCALESCALESCALE Configures time scale for DELAY setting.





longer delays)

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SOURCESOURCESOURCESOURCE Configures trigger source.


SELSELSELSEL Parameter is not configured. User needs to specify this

parameter in Fn-1 or Fn-2 menus.

MANMANMANMAN manual trigger, press SELECT to trigger. This is useful if

the timer is frequently manually operated wireless shutter

release timer. Reduces amount of configuration needed to

operate the timer.


IRIRIRIR infrared trigger, single pulse

IR2IR2IR2IR2 infrared trigger, dual pulse





sensor 1 and sensor 2

DEAD TIMEDEAD TIMEDEAD TIMEDEAD TIME Configures trigger dead time. This is the time that the trigger

sources are blocked and prevented to re-trigger.


INC DELAYINC DELAYINC DELAYINC DELAY Configures delay increment value. This value is added to the delay

each time a trigger occurs. This function has no effect in FL-1 or

FL-2 camera modes.




0000000000000000 Delay increment is disabled.

>0000>0000>0000>0000 Delay increment is enabled. Range 0.0001s to 9999sec.

The minimum edit step is fixed at 0.1ms.

1 SENS POL1 SENS POL1 SENS POL1 SENS POL Sensor 1 polarity. Indicates at what logic state the input is active.

The input contains pull-up to 5V.


NEGNEGNEGNEG Falling edge or low level (0V) depending on SOURCE

selection. If using an optical photo-transistor sensor, this

setting corresponds to light present condition.

POSPOSPOSPOS Rising edge or high level (5V) depending on SOURCE


setting corresponds to light absent condition.

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2 SENS2 SENS2 SENS2 SENS POL POL POL POL Sensor 2 polarity. Indicates at what logic state the input is active.

The input contains pull-up to 5V.


NEGNEGNEGNEG Falling edge or low level (0V) depending on SOURCE


setting corresponds to light present condition.

POSPOSPOSPOS Rising edge or high level (5V) depending on SOURCE


setting corresponds to light absent condition.

DIST SENSDIST SENSDIST SENSDIST SENS Configures distance between sensor 1 and sensor 2 that is used in

DIST trigger type.


MIC SENSMIC SENSMIC SENSMIC SENS Microphone sensitivity.


LOWLOWLOWLOW Lowest sensitivity.

MEDMEDMEDMED Medium sensitivity.

HIGHHIGHHIGHHIGH High sensitivity.

SENS POWERSENS POWERSENS POWERSENS POWER Configures power output for external sensors.


ONONONON Always on.

AUTOAUTOAUTOAUTO The timer turns off the power after a trigger is detected.

Power is turned back on after the camera/flash activation.


if set to SEL in Fn-3 menu.) If set to zero, flash is activated only

once after the trigger itself – no repeats.




0000000000000000 Camera or flash are activated only once after the trigger

itself – no repeats.

>0000>0000>0000>0000 Repeat enabled. Range 0001 to 9999.

REPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAYREPEAT DELAY Configures delay before another flash activation occurs.


SELSELSELSEL Parameter is not configured. User needs to specify this in

Fn-1 or Fn-2 menus.

>0000>0000>0000>0000 Range 0.1s to 9999sec. The minimum edit step is fixed

at 0.1s. Some flash units are not capable of 10

activations per second (with 0.1s delay). In this case the

a longer delay is required. Consult manufacturers

instructions as to the safe limits of flash strobes.

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MODEMODEMODEMODE Configures camera capture mode.



parameter in Fn-1 menu.

STNDSTNDSTNDSTND camera standard exposure

BULBBULBBULBBULB camera bulb exposure

FLFLFLFL----1111 camera single exposure plus flash trigger

FLFLFLFL----2222 camera bulb exposure plus flash trigger

BULB ZERO DELBULB ZERO DELBULB ZERO DELBULB ZERO DEL Allows the user to remove DELAY editing in Fn-1 mode for BULB

mode.


NONONONO DELAY parameter is configured normally.

YESYESYESYES The DELAY becomes zero in BULB mode.

This is useful if the timer is frequently manually operated

wireless shutter release timer. Reduces amount of

configuration needed to operate the timer.

SHUTOFFSHUTOFFSHUTOFFSHUTOFF Specifies maximum time the timer will wait for trigger before it shuts

off. This applies only to trigger mode.


OFFOFFOFFOFF The timer will run without time limit.

4H4H4H4H The timer will stay in trigger mode for maximum of 4

hours before timer shutting off.





WAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAMWAKEUP CAM Configures camera auto wakeup feature. Most cameras will turn off

automatically after some period of inactivity while waiting for IR

signal. This applies to trigger mode. The timer will periodically

send a code to camera to wake it up. Please note that this feature

may interfere with trigger events if wakeup and trigger occurs at the

same time.


OFFOFFOFFOFF The feature is turned off

5555 Wakeup occurs every 4 minutes 30 sec.




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BUZZERBUZZERBUZZERBUZZER Configures audible feedback of the timer. Includes button press and

trigger sounds.


OFFOFFOFFOFF The buzzer is disabled.

ONONONON The buzzer is enabled.

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FnFnFnFn----4 CODES4 CODES4 CODES4 CODES MMMMENUENUENUENU


parameters. Pressing MENU returns to Fn-4.

Parameters include:

CAM CODECAM CODECAM CODECAM CODE Configures camera infra-red codes sent during triggers or events.




C1C1C1C1 IR camera code #1

C2C2C2C2 IR camera code #2

C3C3C3C3----NNNN Emulates Nikon ML-L3 remote.

C4C4C4C4----CCCC Emulates Canon RC-1 remote (instant shutter release)

CABLCABLCABLCABL Use this code with shutter release cable.

ALLALLALLALL Transmits all the codes in sequence: C3-N, C4-C, C1, C2.

Please note that cameras will not be perfectly

synchronized due to camera reaction times and delays in

code transmission.

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1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD1 CAM MOD Camera code #1 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer

does not automatically detect the modulation type of the transmitter

used in learning mode. It needs to be selected manually. The closer

the modulation to actual frequency, the better the range of the

timer.


33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM1 LEARN CAM Camera code #1 learning menu.


NONONONO Skips the learning. No changes are done to code #1.

YESYESYESYES Starts learning procedure to capture code #1. Refer to

Quick Start Guide section for details on learning new

codes.

TESTTESTTESTTEST Use for testing to verify that the code was recorded

correctly. Sends out code #1.

2222 CAM MOD CAM MOD CAM MOD CAM MOD Camera code #2 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer




timer.


33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM2 LEARN CAM Camera code #2 learning menu.





codes.



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Transmission of codes is disabled when using IR or IR2 SOURCE

setting.




F1F1F1F1 IR flash code #1

F2F2F2F2 IR flash code #2




NONENONENONENONE Does not transmit any of IR codes. sync output is

triggered after the IF code are sent. Use this selection to

shorten the response time of the flash through flash sync

output.

1 FLASH MOD1 FLASH MOD1 FLASH MOD1 FLASH MOD Flash code #1 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer




timer.


0000 No modulation.

0000----NNNN No modulation. Compresses the code to improve reaction

time. Optimized for Nikon SB-600/SB-800 remote slave

operation.

33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

1 LEARN FLASH1 LEARN FLASH1 LEARN FLASH1 LEARN FLASH Flash code #1 learning menu.





codes.



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2 FLASH MOD2 FLASH MOD2 FLASH MOD2 FLASH MOD Flash code #2 modulation for infra-red transmission. The timer




timer.


0000 No modulation.

0000----NNNN No modulation. Compresses the code to improve reaction

time. Optimized for Nikon SB-600/SB-800 remote slave

operation.

33333333 33kHz

36363636 36kHz

37373737 37kHz

38383838 38kHz

40404040 40kHz

57575757 57kHz

2 LEARN FLASH2 LEARN FLASH2 LEARN FLASH2 LEARN FLASH Flash code #2 learning menu.





codes.



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6. SPECIFICATIONS

Three products in one:Three products in one:Three products in one:Three products in one: WIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASE AND TIMER, CAMERA AND FLASH

TRIGGER, FLASH SLAVE UNIT

Wireless Shutter ReleaseWireless Shutter ReleaseWireless Shutter ReleaseWireless Shutter Release And Timer: And Timer: And Timer: And Timer: Acts as an infra-red wireless shutter release

capable of instantly triggering the shutter without disturbing the camera. It can be used

for long time exposures (bulb mode) with many SLR cameras. The controller can also

be programmed to trip at regular intervals to perform time lapse photography. Provides

most of the functionality of a programmable photographic timer such as Canon TC-

80N3 or Nikon MC-36 timers (done thorough infra-red code emulation, no cord). The

exposure is delayed by your camera shutter lag.

Camera And Flash TriggerCamera And Flash TriggerCamera And Flash TriggerCamera And Flash Trigger: : : : It allows you to trip the shutter of your camera or fire an

electronic flash with a programmable delay in response to a trigger.

Triggering includes: manual, microphone, infra-red, combination of triggers from

external sensors, trigger based on distance and speed measurement.

Flash Slave UnitFlash Slave UnitFlash Slave UnitFlash Slave Unit: : : : Acts as flash slave. Selectable between normal flash or pre-flash

synchronization used with digital cameras. Indoor range up to 45 ft.

Flash output:Flash output:Flash output:Flash output: Two 3.5mm jacks for photo flash units. Two parallel, but independently

opto-isolated circuits with 300V rating. The timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash

sync cord and/or hot shoe adapter (not included) when using flash. Supports high

voltage flashes such as Vivitar 286, low voltage flashes such as Canon Speedlite 430EX

and Nikon SB600/SB600 Speedlights. Positive hot shoe voltages only.

Sensor connections:Sensor connections:Sensor connections:Sensor connections: Two 2.5mm jacks for external sensors or IR extension cables

(sensors and other accessories not included). Programmable sensor polarity. The timer

can be triggered with different combinations of the sensor input: sensor 1 AND sensor 2

edge trigger, sensor 1 OR sensor 2 edge trigger, sensor 1 OR sensor 2 level trigger,

sensor 1 and sensor 2 distance calculation. Sensor signal needs to be active for at least

25us.

InterfaceInterfaceInterfaceInterface:::: 4 digit LED display, 4 button interface. Buzzer is used to provide audible

feedback. Scrolling text messages provide intuitive and easy to navigate user menus.

Dynamic configurable menus to customize for most frequent operation.

Built in components: Built in components: Built in components: Built in components: Built in microphone and infra-red sensor.

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Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes:Number of programmable camera codes: Two programmable IR camera codes. Camera

code selectable modulation 33kHz, 36kHz, 37kHz, 38kHz, 40kHz, 57kHz. Learns IR

codes from your own IR camera transmitter (codes with up to 40 bits of data)

Number of programmable flash codes:Number of programmable flash codes:Number of programmable flash codes:Number of programmable flash codes: Two programmable IR flash codes. Learns

remote trigger flash codes used in Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 speedlites. Allows the

timer to trigger the speedlite or flash save unit (short operating distance) In some cases

eliminating the need for a hot shoe adapter and a sync cable. This is an experimental

feature.

PrePrePrePre----programmed camera remotes:programmed camera remotes:programmed camera remotes:programmed camera remotes: 2 pre-programmed camera remote codes:

Preprogrammed with Nikon ML-L3 Remote Control Code. (used with Nikon SLRs

D40(x)/D50/D60/D70s/D80). Pre-programmed with Canon RC-1 Remote Control

instant release code. (used with EOS 10s, Elan/II/IIE & 7/E, Rebel K2, Ti & T2 (Date

Model Only), Digital Rebel and IX Series Cameras)

Time adjustment limits, accuracy and response timTime adjustment limits, accuracy and response timTime adjustment limits, accuracy and response timTime adjustment limits, accuracy and response time: e: e: e: Trigger delay adjustments done in

100us resolution. Repeat exposure and bulb time adjustments done in 100ms

resolution. Adjustments done up to 9999 seconds. Accuracy of delays to within 100us

or 1% whichever is greater. Response time for the built in microphone is within 0.5ms.

Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions:Environmental operating conditions: Ambient temperature +32 to 104 deg F (0 to 40

deg Celsius), max humidity 85% non-condensing.

Management Features:Management Features:Management Features:Management Features: Auto shutoff timer selectable between always on, 4 hours, 8

hours or 24 hours. Camera auto wakeup feature, prevents the camera entering sleep

mode. Takes picture while waiting for a trigger. Wakeup is selectable between off,

5min, 10min, 15min, 30min.

Power SourcePower SourcePower SourcePower Source:::: Operates from 9V alkaline battery. Battery life: up to 40 hours (ambient

temperature 20 degC). The battery life also depends on the accessories connected. If

there is a current drain through one of the external sensor connections, the battery life

will be reduced.

Weight (without batteryWeight (without batteryWeight (without batteryWeight (without battery and cables and cables and cables and cables):):):): Approx. 3.5 oz. ( 100g )

Dimensions (Dimensions (Dimensions (Dimensions (L L L L x x x x WWWW x x x x HHHH):):):): 4.94" x 2.75" x 0.94" (125.5mm x 69.9mm x 23.9mm)

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The information presented in this document is for informational purposes only and may

contain technical inaccuracies, omissions and typographical errors. Universal Timer Ltd.

reserves the right to revise this information and to make changes from time to time to

the content hereof without obligation of Universal Timer Ltd. to notify any person of

such revisions and changes.

Camera and Flash are not included with the timer. Laser pointers are not included with

the timer.

Hot shoe adapter, IR extension cable and optical phototransistor sensor are not included

with the timer. They can be purchased separately. Please contact us through email

[email protected] for more information.

The timer allows photographers to create elaborate setups and interface custom

sensors. It is left up to the individual photographer to build and connect them. Some

technical skills are required for advanced features.

Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a registered trademark

of Canon Corporation.

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7. SAMPLE PROJECTS

The examples below illustrate the use of Universal Photo Timer:

FALLING DROPFALLING DROPFALLING DROPFALLING DROP

In this example I captured a falling drop in various stages of its fall. I turned on a

faucet so that a drop would fall every 2 seconds.

For this project I used the following components:

• Camera and flash.

• Universal Photo Timer.

• Phototransistor and external sensor cable with 2.5mm plug.

• Laser pointer.

• Dripping faucet.

I used Nikon D80 with Nikon Micro lens 60mm f/2.8 and Nikon SB-600 for background

illumination. The lens was manually focused. The camera was set for manual mode

with aperture of f/8 and shutter speed of 1/200s, ISO 100. Remote receiver enabled.

Built in flash of D80 was configured for commander mode so that SB-600 would turn on

during exposure, to improve lighting.

Universal Photo Timer was used to activate the camera (I did not need a darkroom for

this). To trigger the timer I used a standard off the shelf laser pointer as the light

source and an optical sensor to detect the presence or absence of a laser beam. The

optical sensor was connected to SENSOR 1 of the timer.

I placed the laser and the sensor several feet away. The laser was pointed at the tip of

the faucet and at the sensor. As the drop was forming, the laser beam was deflected.

As the drop fell, the laser beam returned to the sensor thus triggering the timer.

I configured the timer for camera mode trigger (Fn-1) with SOURCE set to OR and MODE

set to STND. Sensor polarity: 1 SENS POL was set to NEG and DEAD TIME was set to 1.0

sec.

Since the shutter lag of the camera is approx 100ms, it is impossible to take the picture

of the falling drop that has just triggered the sensor. Since the drops are forming at the

constant rate (roughly 2sec), I decided to trigger on one drop and take the picture of the

following drop.

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I set the delay to approx 2 sec and was able to take pictures of the drop as it was just

about to fall. Since I wanted to capture a sequence of exposures of a falling drop in

various stages of its fall, I configured INC DELAY parameter to increment delay after

each trigger.

This allowed me to capture this sequence as illustrated below (four exposures combined

into a single picture using a picture editing software):

Notes:

Please observe manufacturer safety precautions when handling lasers.

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POPPING POPPING POPPING POPPING BALLOONBALLOONBALLOONBALLOONSSSS

In this example I captured a popping balloon. The balloon was punctured with a dart.

The picture is taken in a dark room. The flash is the only source of light in the room.

The sound of a popped balloon triggers the built-in microphone activating the flash. It

is a matter of few milliseconds for the balloon to completely collapse once punctured.

The entire event is so fast that even increasing the distance between the balloon and the

microphone can significantly delay the exposure (the sound takes longer to reach the

microphone). The timer delay is set to zero to allow fastest reaction time.

For this project I used the following components:

• Camera and flash. Flash connected to Universal Photo Timer with flash sync

cable.

• Universal Photo Timer.

• Balloon and darts.

I used Nikon D80 with Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-4.5 lens and two electronic flashes for

foreground and background illumination. The lens was manually focused. The camera

was set for manual mode with aperture of f/8 and bulb mode, ISO 100. Remote receiver

enabled.

Setup your flash for manual mode, as low power as possible – this increases the speed

of the exposure reducing motion blur of the collapsing balloon. Also, make sure to turn

off standby mode in your flash.

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I configured the timer for camera/flash mode trigger (Fn-1) with SOURCE set to MIC and

MODE set to FL-2. Make sure that FLASH CODE in Fn-4 (or Fn-1) is set to NONE (setting

FLASH CODE to any other value will create an additional delay of few milliseconds)

In FL-2 camera mode, the timer opens the shutter of the camera as soon as you enter

the trigger mode. Once the sound trigger is detected, the timer fires the flash and

closes the shutter of the camera to prevent accidental overexposure.

Notes:

Please exercise extreme caution when throwing darts. No kids around. Please

wear safety glasses.

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8. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

FLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORSFLASH SYNC CONNECTORS

The timer requires a 3.5mm jack to PC flash sync cord and/or hot shoe adapter (not

included) for some functions.

The timer supports high voltage flashes such as Vivitar 286, low voltage flashes such as

Canon Speedlite 430EX and Nikon SB600/SB600 Speedlights. Positive hot shoe voltages

are only supported.

Above is the connection diagram for the 3.5mm jack. Two flash contacts are connected

as indicated above. Flash sync contact 1 needs to be positive polarity. Flash sync

contact 2 needs to be negative polarity. It uses an opto-isolated circuits with 300V

rating. When activating flash, the two contacts are shorted momentarily by the timer.

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Two flash sync connections have two separate electrically isolated circuits. They are

both activated at the same time.

By default flash sync output 2 is configured for high voltage, flash sync output 1 for low

voltage. The circuits are able to withstand 300V regardless of configuration.

You can change the flash output configuration be closing or opening a jumper inside the

timer. You can remove the top cover of the enclosure of the timer by unscrewing 4

screws on the back of the timer. Once you open the timer, locate two jumpers next to

flash sync output connectors. Removing the jumper configures the output for high

voltage flash, inserting the jumper shunt configures the output for low voltage flash

units.

For example if you require two high voltage flash sync outputs remove (or open) both

jumpers.

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SENSOR CONNECTORSSENSOR CONNECTORSSENSOR CONNECTORSSENSOR CONNECTORS

Sensors or IR extension cables require 2.5mm jack (accessories not included).

Above is the connection diagram for 2.5mm jack. It provides connections for such

components as sensor transmitter diodes, photo-transistor, IR transmitter diode.

Both SENSOR 1 and SENSOR 2 connections have the same pin-out:

1. 1. 1. 1. SENSOR POWERSENSOR POWERSENSOR POWERSENSOR POWER 5V, Current limited to 0.1A (50Ohm series resistance). This

signal can be configured to be turned off during exposure.

2. 2. 2. 2. SENSOR SIGNALSENSOR SIGNALSENSOR SIGNALSENSOR SIGNAL CMOS logic level signal from the sensor. The input on the side

of the timer has 4.7KOhm pull-up to 5V. The triggering polarity

of this signal can be individually configured for both SENSOR 1

and SENSOR 2. SENSOR 1 and SENSOR 2 have two independent

connections. Sensor signal needs to be active for at least 25us.

3. 3. 3. 3. IR TRANSMITTER IR TRANSMITTER IR TRANSMITTER IR TRANSMITTER

POSITIVEPOSITIVEPOSITIVEPOSITIVE

5V positive output for IR transmitter diode (anode). The output

is current limited to 0.1A (50Ohm series resistance). Use this

signal to for IR extension cable. The same information is

transmitted by this output as from the timer’s built-in

transmitter.

4. 4. 4. 4. GNDGNDGNDGND Return for SENSOR POWER, SENSOR SIGNAL and IR transmitter

diode (cathode).

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Below are the wiring diagrams/schematics for the optical sensor, IR extension cable,

camera shutter release interface circuit. We recommend using 2 conductor cable; wire

gauge 22 AWG.

Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:Optical Sensor:

The optical sensor is a simple light detection circuit that could be used with a laser

pointer or another light source. Blocking or returning light onto the sensor triggers the

timer.

The optical sensor has a limited reaction time. For example it detects a falling drop but

may not be able to pickup a pellet from a pellet gun. Such sensor is intended for indoor

use. Strong light sources or sunlight may interfere with the sensor. Recommended

cable length is 6 ft.

Optical sensor is using an NPN photo-transistor. Connect 2nd pole of the connector to

the collector of the transistor. Connect 4th pole of the connector to the emitter of the

transistor. Wrap the exposed wires with electrical tape to prevent shorts.

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IR extension IR extension IR extension IR extension cable:cable:cable:cable:

The timer triggers camera shutter using an infra-red transmission. This is similar to

transmission used by your TV remote. It has limited operating distance and does not

work around corners. Direct sunlight or strong light sources may also reduce the

effective range. This is where IR extension cable comes-in. It is a transmitter extension

allowing you to reach further. Cable length should not exceed 18 ft.

Connect 4th pole of the connector to the cathode of the diode. Connect 3rd pole of the

connector to the anode of the diode. Wrap the exposed wires with electrical tape to

prevent shorts.

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Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:Camera shutter release interface:

If your camera does not support an infra-red remote, you can still connect the Timer to

your camera using a shutter release cable. Below is a simple schematic for building the

interface circuit (for the do-it-yourself users). This schematic will allow you to modify

your shutter release cable so that you can take advantage of many of the Timer

functions. The circuit connects to one of the two Timer sensor connections using a

2.5mm jack. Standard length is 6ft.

A typical shutter release cable contains two switches: the first one wakes-up the camera

(half way press), the second switch activates the shutter. The interface circuit provides a

method for closing the switches in the shutter release cable.

There are two circuits available; you only need to implement one of them:

• In some cameras the shutter is activated when closing the second switch – in this

case implement the simpler SINGLE SWITCH OPTION from the schematic.

• In other cameras, the shutter activates when both switches are closed at the

same time – in this case you will need to use the DUAL SWITCH OPTION from the

schematic.

You need to connect the positive and the negative wires of the shutter release cable to

the POSITIVE and the NEGATIVE outputs of the interface circuit.

Configure the Timer by selecting CABL camera code in Fn-4 camera code selection.

CABL code activates the interface contacts for 0.5sec.

In order to improve the reaction time of your camera, make sure to extend the sleep

time of your camera. By default, the camera will enter a sleep mode after a few seconds

of inactivity.

Please note that this camera interface has some limitations; the camera bulb mode and

FL-2 modes are not supported.

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9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Refer to www.universaltimer.com/terms_and_cond.html for full details on terms and

conditions policy.

10. RETURN AND WARRANTY

Refer to www.universaltimer.com/warranty.html for full details on returns and warranty

policy.

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