Connect a di-GPS Basic

Connect the DSLR camera and di-GPS Basic as described below.

1.Turn off the camera.

2.Remove the Cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on the camera body.

3.Store the Cap in a safe place.

4.Connect the di-GPS Basic to the camera’s 10 pin remote terminal with 10 pin connector. Do not use any extension cord. The 10 pin connector must be aligned with the mark on the camera body. Tighten the locking nut on the 10 pin connector.

5.Turn the camera on.

6.If the di-GPS Basic is properly connected, the camera will display a blinking icon in the top control panel as the GPS receiver is searching for a signal. The icon will stop blinking once signal has been established and the receiver is ready to supply the current position.

di-GPS Basic will automatically to start receive satellites signal when connecting to the camera. The di-GPS use the power from the camera. Please disconnect the di-GPS Basic when not in use to save power.

Each satellite broadcasts a digital message that contains two types of information. One type is ephemeris data, which includes the assigned serial number of the satellite; the status of the satellite (healthy or faulty); the current date and time. The second type is almanac data and includes precise orbital position of every satellite in the system.

At the initialize stage, di-GPS Basic needs all these data for the position fixed. It usually takes a minute to few minutes to receive all data. An open sky outdoor environment will enable faster acquisition process. It will take a longer time at a weak signal environment. Once di-GPS Basic locked to the satellites, it will take a few seconds for reacquisition even at weak signal environment.

Note

Please refer to user manual of your DSLR for more information on taking photographs with a GPS.

Be sure to turn off your camera before disconnecting the di-GPS Basic. Do not connect or disconnect the di-GPS Basic while the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could cause a malfunction of the camera.

Do not carry the camera by the di-GPS Basic or subject the camera or cord to physical shocks while the cord is connected. Failure to observe this precaution could result in physical damage of the cord.

Re-place the caps on the camera when the terminals are not in use.

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