Insignia NS-DURT100 User manual

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Digital Interval Timer
NS-DURT100
USER GUIDE
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up your timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the digital interval timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA . . 19
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia digital interval
timer. This timer has multiple functions, including precise
control over shutter delay, exposure time, interval, and
number of shots.
Safety information
To prevent damage to your product or injury to yourself
or to others, read the following safety precautions in their
entirety before using this product. Keep these safety
instructions where all those who use this product will
read them.
1 Disassembling or modifying this device could result in
product malfunction. If the device breaks open,
remove the batteries and send it to an authorized
maintenance center.
2 Handling this device with wet hands or immersing it in
or exposing it to water or rain could result in a
malfunction or damage to the device.
3 Using this device in the presence of a flammable gas
could result in explosion or fire.
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4 Keep out of reach of children. This device contains small
parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult a
physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this
device.
5 Turn off this device by immediately removing the
batteries in the event of malfunction.
6 Turn off this device by immediately removing the
batteries if you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming
from it. Return the device to an authorized maintenance
center.
7 Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle in the sun or
in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures.
This could result in fire or in damage to the casing or
internal parts.
8 Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this device:
• Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do
not mix old and new batteries or batteries
of different types.
• Read and follow all warnings and
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Do not short circuit or disassemble the
device.
• Do not expose to flame or excessive heat.
• Do not attempt to insert batteries upside
down or backwards.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully
discharged. To avoid damage to the device,
be sure to remove the batteries when
leaving the device unattended for
prolonged periods or when no charge
remains.
• Should liquid from the batteries come into
contact with skin or clothing, rinse
immediately with fresh water.
9 Do not drop. The timer may malfunction if subjected to
strong shocks or vibration.
10Avoid sudden changes in temperature. For example,
entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can
cause condensation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a
plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in
temperature.
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11Keep the device away from strong magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the electromagnetic fields
produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the device.
A note on electronically controlled devices:
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear
in the display panel and the device may stop functioning. In
most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external
static charge. Turn the camera off, disconnect the interval
timer, remove the batteries, and then replace them once the
display panel has turned off. Caution is required when
handling the batteries, which may be hot after use. In the
event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or
representative.
LCD displays tend to darken at high temperatures and
exhibit slower response times at low temperatures. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Features
Body
#Item Description
1 Connectors A selection of connectors (provided) to fit
Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras.
2 Connector cord Connect to your camera
3 Indicator light Two-color shutter status indicator.
4 Display Refer to “Display Panel” on page 6.
5 Timerstart/
stop button
Press to start and stop the timer.
6SET button Press to set the timer.
7Lighting/lock
button
Activates the control panel backlight and locks
the controls.
8 Arrow buttons Press to navigate the display panel.
9 Shutter release
button
Press to activate the shutter.
Press and slide to hold the shutter open.
10 Battery
compartment
Install the batteries in this compartment.
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Display Panel
#Item Description
1Function
cursor
Indicates the current operating mode of the
timer.
2 TIME indicator Indicates how long before the timer shoots the
picture.
3LOCK
indicator
Indicates when the lock is engaged.
4 Low-battery
indicator
Blinks when the batteries are almost depleted.
5TIMERACTIVE
indicator
Indicates when the timer is active.
6 Beeper
indicator
Indicates when the beeper is on.
7 SET indicator Indicates when the timer settings are being
adjusted.
8RELEASE
indicator
Indicates when the timer has been released.
9 Shot indicator Indicates the number of shots remaining in the
current session.
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Package contents
•Timer
• AAA batteries (2)
• Connector assortment (5 cables)
•UserGuide
Setting up your timer
Installing the batteries
1 Turn over the interval timer control.
2 Slide off the top of the battery compartment.
3 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries (provided). Make sure
that you pay attention to the orientation of the batteries
as shown on the bottom of the compartment (+ to + and
- to -).
Replacing the batteries
1 Check to determine that the TIMER ACTIVE and RELEASE
indicators are not displayed.
2 Turn the camera off and disconnect the connector cord.
3 Remove the old batteries.
4 Insert the new batteries.
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When you won’t be using the timer for an
extended period of time
The digital interval timer is not equipped with an off switch.
To reduce the drain on the batteries when it is not in use,
make sure that the TIMER ACTIVE, SET, and RELEASE
indicators are not displayed. The drain on the batteries
increases when these indicators are flashing. You may also
remove the batteries if the timer is not going to be used for
an extended time.
Turning on the backlight
• Press the Lighting/lock button briefly to activate the
control panel backlight. The backlight remains on
for about six seconds. Pressing the arrow button
while the back light is on extends the timer for
another six seconds.
Locking the controls
• To lock all controls except the Shutter-release and
Lighting/lock buttons, press the Lighting/lock
button until the lock icon ( ) is displayed in the
control panel. To release the lock, press the Lighting/
lock button until the lock icon turns off.
Using the digital interval timer
Check the camera battery level and the number of
exposures remaining before using the timer (see the
camera manual for details). The timer continues to operate
even when no pictures can be recorded, such as when the
camera’s memory card is full. An AC adapter for the camera
(available separately) is recommended for longer sessions.
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On some cameras the Auto Focus (AF) activation can be de-
activated. For multiple shot sessions, if your subject is
stationary, the AF feature should be turned off after the
initial focus is set to ensure the camera does not refocus for
each shot. This can also reduce the shot-to-shot time delay.
Connecting the digital interval timer
1 Turn your camera off.
2 Make sure that the TIMER ACTIVE and RELEASE indicators
are off. Press the timer Start/Stop (see #5 under
“Body” on page 5) button if the timer is active.
3 Remove the remote cord socket cover from the camera,
then insert the interval timer connector.
4 Connect the other end of the cable to the interval timer
and turn to tighten.
Notes
Before using the timer for extended periods, make sure
that the batteries are fully charged. Replace the
batteries when the low battery indicator
flashes in the display panel.
Camera Connector Image
Canon 3-pin
Canon sub-mini
Nikon DC2
Nikon 10-pin
Sony Multi-Terminal
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Using the digital interval timer for various
functions
You can use the digital interval timer to adjust:
• The delay before the first shot
•Exposuretime
•Intervaltime
• Number of shots
• Manual shutter release
Using the digital interval timer as a manual
shutter release
• Take photographs manually by pressing the Shutter-
release button on the interval timer. Photographs
can be taken manually even when the timer is
running.
Cable Compatible Cameras
Canon
sub-mini
EOS 70D, EOS 60D, EOS 60Da, EOS 300D, EOS 350D, EOS
400D, EOS 300, EOS 700D, EOS 500D, EOS 300X, EOS
550D, EOS 1100D, EOS 600D, EOS 650D, EOS 1200D, EOS
1000D, EOS 450D, EOS 750D, EOS 760D, Canon Digital
Rebel XT
Canon
3-pin
EOS 10D, EOS 20D, EOS 20Da, EOS 30D, EOS 40D, EOS
50D, EOS 5D, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 7D,
EOS D30, EOS D60, EOS-1D, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D
Mark IIN, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS-1D X,
EOS-1Ds, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1v,
EOS-1v HS, EOS 3
Nikon
10-pin
D3, D2 Serial, D1 Serial, D700, D300, D200, D100 (need
MB-D100 battery group), F6, F5, F100, F90X, F90, D810
Nikon DC-2
D7000, D7100, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D3200,
D3300, D90, D750, D610, D5500, D7200, D200, D70
Sony Multi-
Terminal
ILCA-77M2, α3000,α100, α700, α350, α300, α200, α900,
α850, α500, α550, α450, α33, α55, α35, α37, α58, α560,
α580, α65, α57, α77, ILCE-7M2, I
LCE-5100, ILCE-7S, ILCE-5000, ILCE-6000, ILCE-7R, ILCE-7
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