Setting Delay Start Option - Pclix LT Owner's Manual

0.4* to 9.9 seconds and all in tenths of a second steps. This makes it possible to have an
interval of 0.5 seconds or 1.5, 2.3, 4.5, 6.7 seconds and so on. As with other interval settings
on the Pclix LT this feature works with both the Image Count Option and Start Delay Option.
However if you have the Bulb Option turned ON the Pclix LT will shut it OFF when you turn ON
Split Second Mode. The two cannot be used at the same time. One other limitation is you
cannot save Split Second interval times into the User Interval registers.
In this mode only the LEFT Dial sets the seconds and the RIGHT Dial sets the tenths of
a second. Also if your interval is anything above 1 second then the RED led will flash to
indicate the passing of seconds counting down to the next camera trigger.
You must take into account the speed at which your camera can take an image and
then be ready to take another when using this mode this includes the time it takes to write
the image to your memory card if your camera does not buffer images. Also take into account
the length of the shutter required for a proper exposure. Some digital cameras are able to
take many images a second others do not offer this functionality. You will need to determine
how fast your camera can take images over and over again using the fastest interval. For this
test turn on the Split Second Mode as described below and set your camera to receive a
remote trigger. The play around with the interval setting to determine how fast your camera
is able to repeatedly shoot with out missing shots when the Pclix LT instructs the camera to
take an image. Basically you need to experiment a little bit to see what settings work best
with your camera model.
To turn on the Split Second Mode first turn OFF the Pclix LT, then set the LT Dial to 0
and the RT Dial to 1, now Hold down the red FIRE button and turn ON the Pclix LT, release the
FIRE button, after the 4 GREEN flashes turn OFF the Pclix LT. You will know when this mode is
ON because when you turn ON the Pclix LT in normal mode the GREEN LED will only flash 2
times as opposed to the normal 3 for all other functions. To turn OFF the Split second Mode
set both LEFT and RIGHT Dials to 0 and repeat the steps above.
*This number is totally dependent upon the camera. Most cameras are not able to shoot and
process images this quickly when being remotely controlled. This limitation is due for the most
part to the internal software of the camera and not the Pclix LT.
Setting Delayed Start Option (2):
This option allows you to set a delayed start for your image sequence. The delay can be
anywhere from 1 second to 99 hours and 59 minutes, in 1 second increments. In this mode,
you set the desired start delay length and then turn it ON or OFF in order to use it. If this
delayed start length is one that you might use fairly regularly the ability to turn it ON or OFF
is very handy instead of re-programming it each time. This option could be used to start a
sequence very early in the morning perhaps to catch the sun coming up if you are a late riser.
Or maybe you might be away for a period of time and need the sequence to start unattended.
With this option those kinds of scenarios are possible as are others. We will deal with setting
the delay time first, then how to turn it ON and OFF.
This setting is programmed much the same as the user interval times are entered with
one exception. That is the programming code to enter the Delayed Start Option is to set the
LEFT dial on 2, the RIGHT dial is not used so it can be set to anything.
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