Sony RMT-VP1K - Remote Control Manual

Features

• This unit can operate basic recording functions (still image/video recording and zooming).
• The receiver can receive a signal from any direction in a 360-degree radius.
• You can change the initiating and receiving infrared signal with the channel selector switches on the receiver and remote commander. (ch1 to ch3)
• The RMT-VP1K is a Remote Commander Kit (referred below as "this unit") for operating devices that have a Sony Multi Terminal. This unit may not be compatible with all devices equipped with a Sony Multi Terminal. Please see the website of Sony for compatible models.

Identifying the Parts

Remote commander

1. Transmitter
2. TC RESET button
3. Zoom button
4. Release button (with locking function)
5. REC (START/STOP) button
6. Strap hole
7. Battery compartment
8. Battery compartment lid
9. Channel selector switch

Receiver

10. Front sensor
11. Multi plug
12. Channel selector switch
13. Foot
14. Tripod screw hole

Setting the Channel (Default setting: Ch1)

If there is interference of the remote commander signals, such as when using more than one of these units, change the channel of this unit to Ch2 or Ch3.

1. Change the channel of the remote commander.
   Slide the battery compartment lid of the remote commander to open it, and set the channel selector switch to Ch2 or Ch3.
2. Change the receiver to the same channel as the remote commander.

Preparing the Remote Commander

Prepare batteries (not supplied).
Using two AAA alkaline dry batteries manufactured by Sony is recommended.

This device may not give the best performance with batteries of other manufacturers.

1. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment of the remote commander correctly according to the polarity mark inside.
2. Close the battery compartment lid of the remote commander by sliding it in the opposite direction to when opening it.

Notes
Be sure to confirm the poles of the battery. Inserting the battery with the pole in the wrong direction may cause leakage or ruptures.

Preparing the Receiver

Always turn off the power of the camera when attaching the receiver to the camera or removing the receiver from the camera.

1. Attach the foot of the receiver to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera.
   • If an external flash is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera, or if there is a pop-up function near the Multi Interface shoe, use the supplied clip to attach the receiver wherever you want, such as on a tripod. (See illustration -1-a)
   • The operating distance is extended in the direction on the front sensor. The receiver can also be attached to the shoe of the camera in other directions with the front sensor of the receiver turned in increments of 90 degrees.
2. Connect the Multi plug of the receiver straight into the multi terminal of the camera.

Notes

• When using this unit with a camera equipped with a remote sensor, turn off the remote sensor of the camera.
• When connecting the Multi plug of the receiver to the multi terminal of the camera (shaped as in (b)), if there is a mark on the multi terminal of the camera, align it with the mark on the plug. Forcing the plug in the wrong way round will cause a malfunction.
• Pulling the cable part of the receiver could damage the receiver, so hold the plug part when detaching.
• Be careful not to knock the receiver when attaching it to the camera with the supplied clip. The receiver may come away from the clip and fall.

Using this Unit

Also see the operating instructions of your camera.

Turning on the camera

1. Turn on the camera and set it to standby mode.
2. Set the camera to the movie or still image mode.

Notes

• You cannot use this unit if the power switch of the camera is set to OFF, or if it is in the power save mode.
• If you operate the remote commander near the camera, the eyepiece sensors of the camera may respond.

Point the remote commander at the receiver to operate the camera.

To record a moving image

Press the REC (START/STOP) button.
To stop recording, press the REC (START/STOP) button again.

To record a still image

Half-press the release button to bring the image into focus, and then fully press the button.
When you half-press the release button, the LED of the receiver lights up, so you can confirm that the infrared signal reaches the receiver.

You can turn off the LED of the receiver by pressing down the TC RESET button of the remote commander for 5 seconds or more when the remote commander and receiver are both set to Ch1. (TC RESET is also executed with cameras that have the TC RESET function.)

Notes

• If you half-press the release button for too short a time, you may be unable to shoot still images or the images you shoot may be out of focus.

Locking function (A)

Set the camera to bulb shooting.
Press the release button fully down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
The locking function lets you keep the release button pressed down.

Notes

• With the release button locked, you do not have to keep pointing the transmitter of the remote commander at the receiver.
• When unlocking the release button, point the transmitter of the remote commander at the receiver first.
• Not all cameras support bulb shooting. See the operating instructions of your camera for details.
• Do not press or slide the release button with excessive force, or the remote commander may break.
• Do not leave the release button locked.

Zooming

Press the zoom button.
T side (telephoto): Subject appears closer.
W side (wide angle): Subject appears farther away.

The zooming speed is slow when you press the zoom button lightly, and quick when you press the button all the way down.

Notes

• The zooming speed changes depending on the camera models and lens models.
• The zoom function can be used with camera models and lens models that support power zoom.

After recording

Turn the camera off before removing the receiver.

Notes

• Unplug the receiver cable from the camera when carrying the camera.

TC RESET

• TC RESET is a function to reset the time code of the movie image.
• For details about compatible models, refer to the Instruction Manual of the camera.

When operating a camera equipped with a remote sensor without using the receiver supplied with this unit
You can operate still image recording and video recording.

Ch2: Interchangeable lens digital camera manufactured by Sony
Ch3: Video camera manufactured by Sony

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for all cameras.

Specifications

Remote commander operating range
360-degree sensor

Horizontal: 360 degrees
Vertical: Approx. 30 degrees (± 15 degrees)

Front sensor

Horizontal: Approx. 45 degrees (± 22.5 degrees)
Vertical: Approx. 40 degrees (± 20 degrees)

Dimensions (Approx.)

Remote Commander: 32 mm × 122 mm × 18.6 mm (1 5/16 in. × 4 7/8 in. × 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)
Receiver: 37.1 mm × 27 mm (1 1/2 in. × 1 1/8 in.) (diameter/height)

Length of receiver cable: Approx. 350 mm (13 7/8 in.)

Mass

Remote Commander: Approx. 30 g (1.1 oz) (excluding the battery)
Receiver: Approx. 25 g (0.9 oz) (excluding the clip)

Included items

Remote commander (RMT-VP1) (1), IR receiver (RMT-RC1) (1),
Clip (with base for the IR receiver) (1),
Set of printed documentation

The clip can be attached to a tripod pan handle that has a diameter of 6 mm to 12 mm and a length of 40 mm or more.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes on use

Batteries

• Depending on how long ago the batteries were manufactured, they may have a shorter life even if they were provided as new batteries with this unit. We recommend having spare batteries. Battery capacity also decreases as the temperature drops, so allow the batteries to return to normal room temperature to restore them to their normal charge.

Replacing the batteries

• If the operable distance from the remote commander to the camera becomes shorter, replace both batteries with new ones.

Operating temperature

• Rapid changes in temperature cause condensation to form inside this unit. Before bringing this unit directly from a cold outdoor environment into a warm indoor environment, seal it in a plastic bag while you are outdoors and try to remove as much air as you can from inside the bag. Indoors, remove the unit from the bag when it has fully reached the surrounding temperature.

Other cautions

• Be sure not to drop this unit or spill liquid on it.
• This unit is not waterproof. If it comes into contact with water, wipe it dry with a clean cloth and take it to your nearest dealer of Sony immediately.
• Never attempt to disassemble this unit. For repairs, always take it to a dealer of Sony.
• Never leave this unit where it may be subjected to very high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight inside a car, or to high humidity.
• Do not touch this unit with wet hands. This may cause electric shock.

Cleaning

• When dirty, clean this unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use a cleaning fluid that includes an organic solvent such as thinners, benzine, etc.
• After using this unit at a beach or where there is a sea breeze, wipe it clean with a dry cloth.

Compatibility

• See the following URL for information about the compatibility of this unit with Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras. http://www.sony.net

Documents / Resources

References

• Sony Corporation - Home

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