Forward. Product Introduction. Specifications

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1 User Manual

2 Forward TM Thanks for purchasing Aputure Gigtube Wireless DSLR digital remote viewfinder. Gigtube Wireless is a creative photography accessory which inherits the excellent performance TM of Aputure Gigtube, and adds many new technologies such as remote control function, off-camera LCD viewfinder and remote long distance live view, immediate viewfinder display and remote shutter control. These functions are only supported by DSLRs with Live View mode. For the best results, please read this user guide carefully before use. Product Introduction The Gigtube Wireless is an exciting new device from Aputure that lets you control your camera from a distance, giving you remote live view by.g signal transfer technology. The bright. color LCD displays great quality pictures even under bright sunlight. Specifications. Live view wireless display and remote. Working distance up to 00 meters.., 0,000 pixels TFT LCD. Easy mounting screen hood. Strong resistance to interference

3 Components (Front) 9 (Back) 0 (Front) (Side) (Top) (Side) (Top) Receiver (Back) (Bottom) Power switch Signal light Power light Recharge indicator light LED display Channel button Antenna 8. USB recharge socket 9. Camera control and AV-in adaptor 0. Camera hot shoe adaptor. Cell box. Heat emission vent Remote Control Power switch Shutter button Control light TFT LCD screen Sleep light Recharge indicator light Menu Set Channel 0. Sleep. Camera control and AV-in adaptor. USB recharge socket. Antiskid rubber mat. Cell box. Heat emission vent. Sunshade. NP-0 battery. Data cable Accessories. USB cable. Charger. AV cable adaptor

4 Operation How to Use Wired Remote Live View (Using remote control only). Connect one end of data cable to Gigtube Wireless (you may need to use your camera s AV cable).. Connect the other two ends to AV-Out and camera s shutter socket.. Switch on Gigtube Wireless.. Half press the shutter button on remote control to activate focusing (green light is on).. Full press the shutter button to activate shutter (red light is on). Image is shown on the LCD when the monitor is on. Wireless Remote Live View (Using both remote control and receiver). Connect receiver to camera via the camera s hotshoe.. Connect one end of the cable to the receiver and the twin end to AV-Out and remote shutter socket. Long shutter (Bulb):. Full press the shutter button and hold more than seconds.. Release to activate long shutter mode.. Half press to stop the exposure. During this period, prompt light will automatically turn off. The LCD shows exposure time and relevant image information on the screen. Notes:. Immediate image can be shown while LCD is on.. LCD can display the exposure time when using long shutter (Bulb). Battery Installation Remote Control Gigtube Wireless remote control uses one NP-0 battery which can be used continuously for. hours after fully charged. To insert the battery, please follow the arrow s direction to open the battery hatch. Receiver Gigtube Wireless receiver uses one NP-0 battery which can be used continuously for hours after fully charged. To insert the battery, please follow the arrow s direction to open the battery hatch (push the cell box buckle). Follow the +/- icons when inserting the battery, then close the battery hatch.

5 Button Functions and Displays Button Menu nd Level Menu Function Parameter BRIGHT Adjust brightness levels CONTRAST Adjust LCD contrast levels LIGHTOFF LCD auto light off period 0s 0s 90s always on PROMPT Turnoff/Focusing/Shoo ting information prompt ON/OFF POWER Display battery power percentage 99, 8 levels Set Adjust functions and parameters on nd Level Menu Channel Channel selection Notice Set camera to Live View mode before use, in order to get real-time viewfinder information. Auto Focus Guide Not all Canon cameras can auto-focus using the shutter release button while camera is set to Live View mode. To see how to auto-focus with your camera while using Gigtube Wireless, consult the chart below: Camera Model Canon EOS 7D,0D CH-CH, display on top left of screen Canon EOS 00D,0D,000D Canon EOS D Mark II, 0D, 0D, D Mark III, Ds Mark III, D Mark IV Sleep Save mode Yellow light is on when save mode is active Shutter Same as shutter button on camera Half press to focus. Fully press to shoot. Tips:Press Sleep button to shut down the LCD monitor to save power (shutter button still functions) Screen Message Shutter on Shutter AF-ON Button on camera Gigtube Wireless Exceptions When using Gigtube Wireless with Canon EOS 7D, 0D, 00D & DMark IV, an additional accessory AV adapter (provided in package) and original AV cable (provided with camera) are necessary for operation. Please refer to illustration. Channel information is shown at top left of the screen. Battery information is shown at top right of the screen ( levels indicating current power status). Prompt is shown in the middle of the screen: No Image, On Focus, (timer), Wait for Image, Shoot Fail. Receiver Signal Indicator Light Green light = receiving camera signal. Red light = receiving shooting signal. Power Indicator Light Green light = normal status. Red light = low power. LED Light Display selected channel. 7 8

6 Power and Charging. Turn off the Gigtube Wireless remote control.. Connect USB cable with Gigtube Wireless and plug in. Charging duration is around. hours. Battery can be used continuously for about hours. Make sure Gigtube Wireless is powered off before recharging. Notes: Green light during recharge. Red Light for charging error. No light for fully charged battery. Specifications Frequency: MHz,.GHz Transmitter Distance: 70 to 0 meters (open area) Channel: different channels Battery Information: NP-0, 00mAH, rechargeable Lithium Battery Power Life: Remote Control:. hour Receiver: hours Product Size: Remote Control: mm Receiver: 87 0 mm Screen: Size:. TFT, M colors display Resolution: 0,00 pixels Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 0 Vertical: 0 Q&A Q: Why is my camera unable to shoot? A: Be sure batteries are installed correctly and the power switch is on. A: Be sure Gigtube Wireless remote control and receiver are on the same channel. A: Be sure cable is connected correctly. A: Be sure focus is set to MF mode. Q: What can I do about signal disturbance or shooting interference? A: Try another channel. A: Be sure the channel setting is the same on both remote control and receiver. A: Move the remote control to a non-interfering position until signal connects. 9 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this equipment will read them. Do not disassemble or modify Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries. Keep dry Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of children This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device. Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts. Observe precaution when handling batteries Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. Do not short or disassemble. Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards. Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when leaving the product unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge remains. Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or 0