Pclix XT User Manual page 6

Pclix XT User Manual 3.2

User Interface:

The Pclix XT consists of four simple switches, first a black POWER switch along the right side of the

device, a red FIRE switch on the top face and finally two grey rotating dial switches each numbered 0

to 9. For the purpose of this manual we will refer to these two grey dials as the LEFT dial and RIGHT

dial. For the most part think of the LEFT dial as "the tens" and the RIGHT dial as "the ones". However

they do have other meanings in the programming menu discussed later in this manual. Above and a

little to either side of the grey dials are two LEDs with an icon beside each. On the right next to the

camera icon is GREEN LED when lit, on the left a clock icon beside a RED LED when lit. Using these

four simple controls you will be able to set and control all of the features and options of the Pclix XT.

There are three other items on the front panel of Pclix XT to help it do what it does. The first is

another LED that looks much the same as the two LEDs on the top face, however this is an Infrared

LED used to trigger your camera using Infrared light. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye so

you will never see this LED light up. Beside the IR LED there's a 1/8" stereo connector, this connector

does one of two things. The first allows you to plug in one of our Infrared Control Cables or secondly

one of our Directly Connected Camera Control cables. Only one can be used at a time and the type of

cable must be defined in the camera model preference. The last connection on the front face is for an

external power source. This power jack makes it possible to power the Pclix from a source other than

the internal batteries allowing the Pclix XT to run for years instead of a month with the internal

batteries. We can supply a few optional power accessories should you need them. Visit our website for

more information.

Power Adapter:

If you've ordered the optional power adapter it will be included with your order. The obvious

advantage of this adapter is you do not have to worry about batteries running low. There are many

instances when a time-lapse sequence could take a lot longer than a month to shoot. Buildings can

take many months or longer to complete so do many scientific experiments. In cases like these, an

adapter can be used to power the Pclix for years if necessary.

Battery Installation:

The Pclix XT uses two AAA Alkaline batteries that are included with your order. To install the batteries

simply slide the battery cover door located on the backside of the Pclix in the direction of the arrow.

The battery holder has the proper polarity printed on it to ensure the batteries are installed correctly.

DO NOT use rechargeable batteries with the Pclix XT, rechargeable batteries are generally 1.2 volts

each not the 1.5 volts required by the Pclix.

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