Clas Ohlson TC-C1 User manual

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Time-Lapse Remote
Shutter Release
Time-lapse-fjärrutlösare
Time-lapse-fjernutløser
Kaukolaukaisin
Time-Lapse-Fernauslöser
Art.no Model
38-6236 TC-C1 (Canon)
38-6237 TC-N3 (Nikon) Ver. 20140507

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Time-Lapse Remote Shutter Release
Art.no 38-6236 Model TC-C1 (Canon)
38-6237 TC-N3 (Nikon)
Please read theentire instruction manual before using theproduct and then save
it for future reference. We reserve theright for any errors in text or images and any
necessary changes made to technical data. If you have any questions concerning
technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Contents
1. Description ................................................................................ 4
1.1 Remote Shutter Release ...........................................................................................4
1.2 Display .......................................................................................................................5
2. Inserting thebattery .................................................................. 5
2.1 Battery check ............................................................................................................5
3. Connecting theremote shutter release to thecamera............ 6
4. Settings...................................................................................... 6
4.1 Selecting amode.......................................................................................................6
4.2 Setting thetime and exposure count .......................................................................7
4.3 Starting and stopping thetimer................................................................................8
4.4 Backlight....................................................................................................................8
4.5 Key lock .....................................................................................................................8
4.6 Useful tips..................................................................................................................8
5. Self-timer ................................................................................... 9
5.2 Sound.........................................................................................................................9
5.3 Starting thecountdown.............................................................................................9
6. Long exposures......................................................................... 9
6.1 Setting .......................................................................................................................9
6.2 Starting along exposure.........................................................................................10
7. Interval timer............................................................................ 10
7.1 Setting .....................................................................................................................10
7.2 Starting theinterval timer........................................................................................10
8. Example ................................................................................... 11
8.1 Situation ..................................................................................................................11
8.2 Preparations ............................................................................................................11
8.3 Settings....................................................................................................................11
8.4 Starting theset timer function ................................................................................11
9. Mode combinations ................................................................ 12
10. Manual remote shutter release operation ............................ 13
11. Care and maintenance.......................................................... 13
12. Specifications........................................................................ 13
13. Models supported ................................................................. 13

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1. Description
1.1 Remote Shutter Release
1. Mode button, press up/down to scroll in
themenu – press in to confirm
2. Battery compartment
3. Release button with lock
4. [ ] Backlight for thedisplay/lock
5. [ ] Start or stop theselected timer function
6. [SET] Enter settings mode or save setting
7. Display
8. Cable
9. Contacts
10. Holder for thecamera connection cap

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a. 99:59′:59″ Shows thetime to thenext exposure (shutter closed, “TIMER ACTIVE” flashes)
b. 99:59′:59″ (“RELEASE” flashes) shows thetime until theshutter closes (shutter open)
c. [399] Number of remaining exposures
d. “RELEASE” Flashes when theshutter is open
e. “SET” Flashes in settings mode
f. Speaker off (sound switched off)
g. Battery symbol (shows only when battery power is low)
h. (locked) Shows when thekey lock is activated
i. “TIMER ACTIVE” Flashes all thetime when thetimer is activated
2. Inserting thebattery
1.2 Display
Functions
Press themode button (1) until you come to
thedesired mode (see section 4. Settings).
DELAY Self-timer
LONG Timer for long exposure
INTVL Interval timer (time-lapse)
NExposure count setting
Speaker on/off
Insert aCR20132 battery.
Note: Remove theremote shutter release
connection cable from thecamera before
inserting thebattery.
1. Pry open thebattery compartment using
asmall tool as shown in thepicture.
Wipe thebattery terminals inside
thethebattery compartment to remove
any oxide before inserting thebattery.
2. Insert thebattery according to
themarkings in thebattery compartment.
If thebattery is upside down, theremote
shutter release will not work.
3. Close thebattery compartment.
2.1 Battery check
• Thebattery can last for up to 3 years.
• Theremote shutter release has no switch
to turn thedisplay off. Thedisplay will
be on continuously, but uses very little
power.
• If thebattery capacity is good, thebattery
symbol will not be displayed.

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When thebattery symbol flashes on thedisplay, thebattery
should be changed. If you continue to use theremote shutter
release when thebattery symbol is flashing, it will stop working
without warning.
• If thebattery is removed, all theremote shutter release
settings will be erased.
• Thecapacity of thebattery will temporarily drop at lower
temperatures and return to normal level at normal temperatures.
1. Remove thecap covering theremote
shutter release connection socket.
Place thecap into theholder (10) on
theremote shutter release.
2. Press on theback of theconnector
when connecting theremote
shutter release cable to
thecamera.
3. Grip theconnector and pull it straight out when
disconnecting thecable from thecamera.
4. Settings
4.1 Selecting amode
Press [ ] therequired number of times to select
thedesired mode:
DELAY (self-timer) –> LONG (long exposure)
–> INTVL (interval timer) –> N(exposure count)
–> (speaker ON/OFF) –> DELAY…
3. Connecting theremote shutter release to thecamera

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4.2 Setting thetime and exposure count
Setting thetime
Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to: DELAY, LONG
or INTVL.
1. Thesettings mode is entered. “ 00:00′00″ ”
(hours: minutes: seconds) is displayed.
2. Press [SET] to start making settings, thehours
will flash.
3. Press [ ] upwards/downwards to thedesired
hour (or press in [ ] to go directly to
thesettings for minutes or seconds).
4. Press [ ] to confirm your setting and go to
theminutes setting. Theminutes display will
then begin to flash.
5. Press [ ] upwards/downwards to thedesired
minutes setting.
6. Press [ ] to confirm your setting and go to
theseconds setting. Theseconds display will
then begin to flash.
7. Press [ ] upwards/downwards to thedesired
seconds setting.
8. Press [SET] to confirm thetime setting.
Thetime setting range is from 1 second to 99 hours,
59 minutes and 59 seconds.
Setting theexposure count
1. Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to Nfor theexposure count.
2. Press [SET], [– –] (anumber) flashes.
3. Turn [ ] to thedesired exposure count (max 399).
4. Press [SET] to confirm.
Setting theaudio (speaker)
1. Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to .
2. Press [SET], will begin to flash.
3. Press [ ] upwards/downwards to
thedesired setting: ON or OFF.

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4.3 Starting and stopping thetimer
The[ ] button controls thetimer function.
1. Press [ ] to start thetimer once it has been set.
2. Press [ ] again to stop thetimer.
Thetimer settings are saved and will continue if thetimer is started again.
4.4 Backlight
1. Press [ ] to switch thebacklight on.
2. Thelight will automatically go out after about 6 seconds.
4.5 Key lock
Locks all thebuttons except [ ] and [ ] upwards/downwards to prevent accidental
changes to settings. Theaccidental stopping of astarted function using the [ ]
button is prevented.
Note: Themanual remote shutter release (3) is not affected by thekey lock.
1. Hold in [ ] for at least 3 seconds until is displayed to lock thebuttons.
2. Hold in [ ] for at least 3 seconds until disappears to unlock thebuttons again.
Note: Always check that the is NOT displayed before
trying to take apicture. If thesymbol is displayed, thekey
lock function must be deactivated. Then press [ ] to start
theset function.
4.6 Useful tips
Remember to set theshooting mode to single-frame shooting, if thecamera is set to
continuous shooting thecamera will not be controlled by theremote shutter release
but by thecamera settings.
When using theremote shutter release unattended:
• Focus your camera manually. In auto mode thecamera automatically focuses
before anexposure, in this case theremote shutter release will not work.
• Do not use thecamera timer at thesame time as theremote shutter release, as
theremote shutter release will not function correctly.
• Press [ ] to stop thetimer function before changing thememory card.
• Theremote shutter release should be covered if used outdoors, it is not waterproof.

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5. Self-timer
Set theduration of thedelay (time) from when you have pressed [ ] until theshutter
is released.
5.1 Setting
Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to DELAY.
1. Press [SET] to enter theself-timer setting.
2. Thehour digits will flash.
3. Press [ ] upwards/downwards to thedesired
setting:
4. Press [ ] to confirm your setting and go to
theminutes setting.
5. Theminutes digits will flash. Press [ ] upwards/
downwards to thedesired setting.
6. Press [ ] to confirm your setting and go to
theseconds setting.
7. Theseconds digits will flash. Press [ ] upwards/
downwards to thedesired setting:
8. Complete thesetting by pressing [SET] to confirm.
5.2 Sound
Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to . Press [SET].
• Press [ ] upwards/downwards until thedesired setting has been reached
or to activate or deactivate thespeaker during thecountdown.
• Press [SET] to confirm.
5.3 Starting thecountdown
Press [ ] to start thecountdown to shutter release. Press thebutton again to
interupt thecountdown before shutter release.
Note: If thecamera is used in auto mode, theviewfinder should be covered to prevent
exposure error.
6. Long exposures
6.1 Setting
Set your camera to Bulb Mode (or its equivalent)
1. Press [ ] repeatedly to advance to LONG.
2. Set thetime in thesame way as you did in 4.1 Settings.

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6.2 Starting along exposure
Press[ ] to start along exposure.
Press thebutton again to interupt thecountdown before theexposure is complete.
“RELEASE” flashes on thedisplay for as long as theshutter is open.
Note: If thecamera is not in bulb mode, continuous exposures will be made during
theentire set “long exposure” time (or until thememory card is full).
7. Interval timer
First set thetime interval between exposures (INTVL) and then set theexposure count (N).
7.1 Setting
Set thecamera to single shoot mode.
1. Press [ ] therequired number of times to select INTVL.
2. Set theinterval time in thesame way as you did in 4.1 Settings.
3. Press [ ] 1 time to advance to N(exposure count).
4. Press [SET] to enter thesettings mode.
5. Press [ ] upwards/downwards repeatedly to set
theexposure count.
6. Press [SET] to confirm theset exposure count.
Note: If theflash is used, theinterval time must be set to
alonger time than theflash recharge time.
7.2 Starting theinterval timer
Press [ ] to start theinterval timer.
Press thebutton again to interupt theinterval timer operation
before theexposure is complete.
“RELEASE” flashes on thedisplay for as long as theshutter is open.
Note: Theexposure count (N) can be set from 1 to 399, but it is
possible to select anunlimited number of exposures by setting
(N) to (- -) mode. In (- -) mode, theexposures will continue
until thememory card is full or thetimer function is interupted
manually.