Power Adapter (Optional); Battery Installation; Setting Your Camera Model - Pclix LT Owner's Manual

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 LT 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 LT,
rechargeable batteries are generally 1.2 volts each not the 1.5 volts required by the Pclix.
NOTE: The Pclix LT can trigger a camera in two ways. One via infrared light, the other by
using a dedicated camera cable wired from the Pclix LT to your camera. When using infrared
light the Pclix is designed to function properly down to around 2.2 volts. However when using
a camera control cable the Pclix LT will NOT trigger your camera if the battery voltage drops
below 2.7 volts. In this case the Pclix LT will appear to operate correctly however no trigger
will be sent to your camera. If you are experiencing a situation where your camera is properly
connected and the Pclix LT appears to be working correctly and no triggers are being received
by your camera then replace the batteries. If that fails to correct the problem then contact us
for further assistance.

Setting Your Camera Model:

The first thing you must do before all others is to ensure the Pclix LT is programmed to
the correct camera model you will be using. Normally this should only ever have to be done
once because the Pclix remembers this user preference forever or until you reprogram it.
There are two reasons why you might change this user preference later. You might want to
use the Pclix LT with a different camera model or if you want to change from the Infrared
Cable to the Switch Contact Closure Cable. Basically once this user preference is set like all
user preferences, it will remain set until you change it.
So let's proceed to set your Pclix LT to control your particular camera. In order to
perform this function the power switch of Pclix LT must be in the OFF position. Simply slide
the BLACK power switch towards you using your right thumb to turn OFF the device.
Now from the chart below find your camera model to determine the programming code
number that is associated with your camera. Example: If your camera is a Nikon D70 then the
Pclix LT camera model programming code would be "71". If you are connecting the Pclix LT to
your camera using a contact switch closure cable, then the model code will be "77" regardless
of the camera's make and model. Let's say that again. If you are using a dedicated camera
cable connecting the Pclix and your camera you must use model code "77". Otherwise use the
infrared code from the following chart for your particular camera model.
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