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WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS • CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO • WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. case or similar unit. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES APAR DE LA FENTE AVIS: Ne pas installer cet équipement dans un espace confiné...
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Introductions This is a remote unit for starting/stopping recording of a digital single-lens reflex camera (hereinafter called camera). By attaching the unit to DC-R302, you can control cameras which are not controllable using DC-R302 alone. Features of the EX-RT1 • The unit can emit infrared light on the front of the camera and can control cameras which cannot be controlled from DC-R302 due to the camera design (supported models of camera are listed bellow). • Equipped with a remote output [DSLR] terminal, you can control a camera through a wired connection (supported models of camera are listed bellow, and available cables are listed in “Separately required items” on page 4). • Equipped with an external wired remote input [REMOTE] terminal, you can control a camera from an external remote controller (Panasonic DMW-RS1-compatible). • You can attach/detach the unit to DC-R302 easily using a screwdriver. Accessories • Tetrapolar Φ2.5mm sub-mini plug cable (approx.130 mm) • Owner’s Manual (this book) Supported models Recorder Fostex DC-R302 Camera Infrared Canon camera equipped with an infrared light receiving part, which is light capable of starting/stopping recording using infrared light. Compatible models: Canon: EOS 5Dmk3, EOS 5Dmk2, EOS 7D, EOS 6D, EOS 60D, EOS X5...
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Separately required items • Flathead screwdriver: Used to attach the unit to DC-R302. • The unit/camera connecting cable: To control a camera using a wired remote control, please purchase an optional cable appropriate for your camera. Camera Model number of Fostex optional cable Manufacturer Model number Canon EOS 5Dmk3, EOS-1D X, etc. ET-RT1C Nikon (10 pin) D800, D800E, D4, etc. ET-RT1N Nikon (6 pin) D7000, D600, D610, etc. ET-RT1N2 Panasonic DMC-GH2*, DMC-GH3, etc. ET-RT1P * A s one terminal is used for both remote and microphone input, you can not use these functions at the same time. Each product name is a registered trademark or a trademark. Please visit our website and check the latest information regarding supported models. Functions Infrared light-emitting part Emits infrared light to the infrared light receiving part on the camera to start/stop recording. [REMOTE] terminal Connect to a remote controller if necessary.
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Connecting DC-R302 and the camera 1 Fix the unit between the camera 3 Fix the camera to DC-R302. bracket and the screw. Align the screw thread of the camera Loosen one of the screws of the camera bracket with the tripod socket hole of the bracket* (right one as viewed from the front camera, and turn the knob on the camera of DC-R302), and insert the unit into gap bracket to the right to fix. between the camera bracket and the screw, then tighten the screw. * T he camera bracket is supplied with DC- R302. Please attach the bracket to DC-R302 in advance. Camera bracket 4 Connect the camera and DC-R302. Connect the microphone input terminal of the camera and the [MIC OUT] terminal of DC-R302 using a commercially available...
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Wired remote control The following are settings for starting/stopping recording of the camera through a wired connection. They apply to cameras which are controllable using a wired remote control. (page 3: “Supported models”) Please prepare a unit/camera connecting cable (sold separately). (page 4: “Separately required items”) 1 Connect the unit and the camera. Connect the [DSLR] terminal of the unit and remote terminal of the camera using the unit/camera connecting cable. 2 Set the value of REMOTE to “EX-RT1” on the menu screen of DC-R302. 3 Set up the camera for remote control. Set up the camera to be able to be operated using a wired remote control. Please refer to the operation manual of the camera for further information.
Control using a remote controller You can start/stop the unit using an external remote controller (Panasonic DMW-RS1- compatible). 1 Connect and set up the unit/DC-R302/camera ( page 5, page 6). 2 Connect the remote controller to the [REMOTE] terminal of the unit. Troubleshooting Problem Solutions The camera does • Check the model of the camera and whether the camera is controllable using a not start/stop wired connection or infrared light (page 3). even though DC- • C heck whether the camera is turned on.
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below. In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases. FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non-EU countries (as of Jan. 2014) Austria Greece Russia NAME: Mega Audio GmbH NAME: Bon Studio S.A NAME: MS-MAX ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, 55411 Bingen, Germany ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece...
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