MIOPS CABLE-N3 User manual

MIOPS Smart
USER MANUAL
Release Date: December 5 th, 2015

Contents'
1.!Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4!
2.!Specifications......................................................................................................................... 6!
3.!Charging and Operation .................................................................................................... 6!
4.!Content of the Package ..................................................................................................... 7!
5.!First Use................................................................................................................................... 7!
6.!Camera and Flash Cable Connections ......................................................................... 9!
7.!Standalone, Smartphone App and Mobile Dongle ................................................ 11!
8.!Standalone Mode ............................................................................................................... 13!
a.!User Interface of MIOPS Smart ......................................................................... 13!
b.!Lightning Mode ......................................................................................................... 15!
c.!Sound Mode ............................................................................................................... 16!
d.!Time Lapse Mode..................................................................................................... 18!
e.!Laser Mode................................................................................................................. 20!
f.!HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode........................................................................ 23!
g.!DIY (Do It Yourself) Mode.................................................................................... 25!
h.!Scenario Mode (Execution Only) ....................................................................... 27!
9.!Smartphone App Mode .................................................................................................... 28!
a.!Installing the Application...................................................................................... 28!
b.!App Requirements................................................................................................... 28!
c.!Using the Application ............................................................................................. 30!
d.!Scenario Mode .......................................................................................................... 31!
e.!Lightning Mode ......................................................................................................... 34!
f.!Sound Mode................................................................................................................... 34!
g.!Laser Mode................................................................................................................. 36!
h.!Time Lapse Mode..................................................................................................... 37!
i.!DIY (Do It Yourself) Mode........................................................................................ 37!
j.!HDR (High Dynamic Range).................................................................................... 38!
k.!Press & Hold .............................................................................................................. 38!
l.!Press & Lock .................................................................................................................. 38!
m.!Timed Release........................................................................................................... 38!
10.!Mobile Dongle Mode.......................................................................................................... 39!
11.!Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................. 41!
a.!MIOPS Smart v2.0 and above........................................................................................ 41!
b.!MIOPS Smart v1.9 and before ....................................................................................... 42!
Windows Systems............................................................................................................42!
MAC Systems..................................................................................................................49!
12.!Warranty................................................................................................................................ 51!
13.!Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................. 51!
14.!FCC Approval ....................................................................................................................... 52!

1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing MIOPS Smart Camera and Flash Trigger for High-
speed Photography. Miops Smart is revolutionary photography equipment,
which combines power of electronics with the flexibility of smartphone
platform. It will deliver high performance with reliable and easy operation.
MIOPS is always open to new features with the upgradeable firmware. On
top of that, the dedicated smartphone application is open to unlimited
options. With every version of the app, you will get new features. In other
words, Miops Smart is a platform for high-speed photography rather than a
gadget with firm capabilities.
This document will be your reference for the overall operation of Miops
Smart including the app. Please note that the document can be out of date
with the release of new app and firmware version. You can get the latest
version of this manual from our website www.miops.com. You can see the
version of the firmware and app this document refers to, in the cover page
of the document.
This manual includes the information you need to use Miops Smart with all
features, so please read it carefully before using Miops Smart. You can
check the FAQ section to find answers of some common questions. If your
question is not listed, please contact us.
Miops Smart combines different functions in a single unit. You can use it
either as a standalone device or as a smartphone controllable device. If you
use Miops Smart as a standalone device, it will offer six different modes:
Lightning, Sound, Laser, Time Lapse, HDR and DIY. You can fully configure
these modes, using the buttons on the device. If you configure Miops Smart
using your smartphone, you can use advanced functions on top of basic
modes as well. The advanced features are but not limited to: Scenario
mode, Cable Release, Press and Hold, Press and Lock, Timed Release. With
the new versions of the app, other functions may be available.
Thank you very much again for choosing Miops Smart. We hope that Miops
Smart will help you to bring your photography skills to the next level.

Figure 1 Buttons, Ports and LEDs

2. Specifications
In this section you can find the technical specifications of Miops Smart.
LCD Screen: 128 x 128 pixels
Battery: 3.7 Vdc, 1020 mAh, 3.8 Wh
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Power)
USB Interface: 5 Vdc
Weight: 176 gr (Batteries included)
3. Charging and Operation
Miops Smart can only be used with the provided rechargeable battery and USB
connection. The battery will be charged when you connect Miops Smart to a
USB power source. You can use your computer USB port for this purpose. You
can power Miops Smart directly from the USB port if the battery is not in the
device. Using Miops Smart with other type of battery and power source may
harm your device.
When you connect your Miops Smart to a USB power source, it will start to
charge the battery automatically. The power led will light up when the battery
is charging. When the battery is full, the Power LED will dim. You can see the
remaining battery percentage on the screen of Miops Smart in any mode.

4. Content of the Package
When you purchase a MIOPS Smart, it will be delivered with the following
items:
• 1x MIOPS Smart Unit
• 1x Rechargeable Battery
• 1x USB Connection Cable
• 1x Flash Connection Cable (PC Sync)
You have to buy a suitable Camera Connection Cable for your unit. If the
delivery is missing one of these items, please contact your supplier
immediately. You may receive extra items if you have purchased them
additionally (extra cable, spare battery, etc.).
5. First Use
Your MIOPS Smart will be delivered with the latest firmware at the date of your
purchase. If a new firmware has been released, before you have used it for the
first time, you can update the firmware using the firmware upgrade tool. To
get detailed information about the firmware upgrade, see the Firmware
Upgrade Section.
The rechargeable battery comes partially charged. You can use it right out of
the box but you may need to charge to get it fully loaded. You can charge the

battery using any USB charger (500 mA min.) or the USB port of your
computer. It will take about two hours to charge the battery from 0% to
100%. MIOPS Smart will be delivered with a Mini-USB cable. You can use this
cable to charge it. The mini end of the USB cable will be plugged into the USB
port. It is located on the left side of the device under the protective cover.
Please see Figure 1 to see the location of the USB port.
To use the MIOPS Smart for the first time, take the rechargeable battery and
remove the protective plastics. Open the battery cover of the device and align
the battery with the power terminals of the device. Put the battery in with the
correct alignment and put the battery cover back. Turn the device on using the
On/Off switch.
Initial screen of Miops Smart will appear on the device showing the Miops logo
and the device firmware information at the bottom of the screen. It will switch
to Lightning Mode automatically in three seconds.
Warning: Never use any other type of battery to power Miops Smart.
This can damage the unit and may cause fire and electrical shock!

6. Camera and Flash Cable Connections
The Miops Smart uses connection cables to trigger your camera or flash unit.
Your unit will be shipped with the proper camera and flash connection cables.
The Miops Smart is a versatile device, which is compatible with many makes
and models. You can use the same device with many different cameras by just
changing the connection cable. If you consider buying a new camera, you can
check the compatibility list to see whether you need to buy a new connection
cable. You can visit the following list to see the compatibility list:
http://miops.com/cablelist/
The Miops Smart has separate outputs for the camera and flash cables. Both of
the output ports are located on the left side of the device under the protective
cover.
The camera cable port is a 2.5 mm stereo female jack. The camera cables
have the male 2.5 mm stereo jack on one end. This end is plugged into the
camera connection port. The other end changes depending on the camera
make and model. This end is plugged in the shutter release port of your
camera.
The flash cable port is a 3.5 mm mono female jack. There is only one type of
the flash connection cable. It has a 3.5 mm male jack on one end. This end is
plugged into the flash connection port. The other end of the cable is a standard
PC Sync port. This end is connected to the PC Sync port of the flash unit. If
your flash does not have a PC Sync port, you can use a hot shoe adapter with
a PC Sync port.

You can use both of the outputs at the same time. They are electrically isolated
from each other. They trigger the connected device synchronously. Some older
flash units require high voltages (~50 V) to be triggered. These flash units are
not compatible with the Miops Smart. Using such a high voltage flash unit can
damage the Miops Smart.
The camera and flash cables are designed to trigger the cameras and flash
units only. Do not use them for any other purpose. Doing so can damage the
cable. If you lose or break the connection cable, please contact us. We will
help you to get a new cable.