Preparation and Basic Operations

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Controller

The remote controller uses two batteries. You can use LR03/AAA alkaline batteries or HR03/AAA NiMH batteries.

  1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

    • Slide the battery compartment cover off.

  2. Insert batteries.

    • Insert the batteries as shown, making sure the positive and negative ends are correct.

  3. Attach the battery compartment cover.

    • Slide the battery compartment cover on.

  4. Set the time ().

Checking Battery

When the [Battery low] battery-low icon appears, replace the batteries with new ones.

Connecting the Remote Controller to a Camera

  1. On the camera, open the terminal cover.

    • For details, refer to the camera instruction manual.

  2. Connect the plug to the camera remote control terminal.

    TC-N3

    TC-E3

Caution

  • To disconnect the TC-N3 plug, hold the silver part of the plug and pull it out.

Turning On the Remote Controller

Press and hold the Power on/Power off button for 3 sec. to turn the remote controller on.

  • To turn the remote controller off, press and hold the Power on/Power off button for 3 sec.

Setting the Time

Set the current time on the remote controller.

  1. Select time display.

    • Press the Self-timer/Time button and select the [Time] time icon.

  2. Press and hold Set for 3 sec.

    • The time display starts blinking.

  3. Set the time.

    • Press Left key or Right key to select hours, minutes, or seconds.
    • Press Up key or Down key to change the number.

  4. Exit the setting.

    • Press Set.

Note

  • If no operation is performed within 5 min., this setting is closed and no time is set.

Activating Illumination

Each press of the Display panel illumination button switches illumination on or off.

Note

  • If no operation is performed within approx. 6 sec. after illumination is activated, illumination is deactivated.

Locking the Remote Controller

Press and hold the Display panel illumination button for 3 sec. to lock the remote controller. While it is locked, input other than the Display panel illumination button has no effect.

To unlock the remote controller, press and hold the Display panel illumination button again for 3 sec.

Caution

  • The release button is not locked.
  • The [Setting lock] setting lock indicator is displayed while the remote controller is locked, and the remote controller continues to display the status before locking.