Nikon GP-1A User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
GPS Unit GP-1A
User’s Manual
For Your Safety................................................2
Notices.............................................................3
Introduction....................................................4
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories...............4
Parts of the GP-1A ...........................................5
Features of the GP-1A......................................5
Supported Cameras.........................................6
Turning the GP-1A on and Off..........................6
Connecting the GP-1A.....................................7
Connecting the Optional MC-DC2....................9
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera ...............9
Recording GPS Data....................................... 11
Notes on the GP-1A........................................ 15
Precautions for Use ....................................... 16
Specifications................................................ 17

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For Your Safety
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before
using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those
who use the product will read them.
• Do not disassemble: Touching the product’s internal parts could result
in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired
only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, disconnect the device and take it to a
Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
• Keep dry: Do not immerse in or expose to water or handle with wet
hands.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas: Do not use electronic equip-
ment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explo-
sion or fire.
• Keep out of reach of children: Failure to observe this precaution could re-
sult in injury.
• Request permission before using the device in an airplane or a medical facility:
This device emits radio-frequency radiation that could interfere with
navigational or medical equipment.
• Do not subject to high temperatures: Do not leave the device in areas sub-
ject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a
hot day.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to
the casing or internal circuitry, causing fire.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to users in European coun-
tries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at
an appropriate collection point.
Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.

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Notices
Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-306 4, U.S. A.
Tel.: [phone]
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a GP-1A GPS unit, a
camera accessory that records the latitude, longitude,
altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) with
your photographs (for a list of compatible cameras,
see page 6). Be sure to read this manual thoroughly
before use.
Confirm that the package contains the following
items:
❑GP-1A GPS unit
❑GP1-CA10A cable for ten-pin remote terminals
❑GP1-CA90 cable for accessory terminals
❑GP1-CL1 strap adapter
❑Manual (this pamphlet)
❑Warranty
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Terminology
Terminology
Function names differ from camera to camera. See your
camera manual for details.
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories

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Parts of the GP-1A
Parts of the GP-1A
Refer to the illustration inside the front cover of this
manual.
햲LED .........................................................................................11
햳USB terminal...................................................................... 18
햴Eyelet for strap (strap available separately; use cell
phone strap or other similar strap)
햵Accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote
cord..........................................................................................9
햶Mount...............................................................................9, 10
햷Connection terminal for GP1-CA10A or
GP1-CA90.......................................................................... 7, 8
햸GP1-CL1 strap adapter................................................... 10
햹GP1-CA10A cable for connection to cameras
with ten-pin remote terminals......................................7
햺GP1-CA90 cable for connection to cameras
with accessory terminals .................................................8
Features of the GP-1A
Features of the GP-1A
When connected to a camera that supports GPS, the
GP-1A records location information with photographs.
When these photographs are subsequently uploaded
to my Picturetown or opened in ViewNX version 1.2.0
or later (Windows or Macintosh), the location can be
displayed in online map services. If desired, an op-
tional MC-DC2 remote cord for remote shutter release
can be connected via the GP-1A.

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Supported Cameras
Supported Cameras
The GP-1A can be used with the following cameras:
Camera
Camera
Required cable
Required cable
D3-series, D700, D300-series,
D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200 GP1-CA10A
D90, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100 GP1-CA90
GP1-CA10A cable for ten-pin
remote terminals
GP1-CA90 cable for
accessory terminals
Turning the GP-1A on and Off
Turning the GP-1A on and Off
The GP-1A is not equipped with a battery or on/off
switch: power is supplied from the camera. The GP-1A
turns off only when the cable connecting it to the
camera is disconnected; even when the camera is off,
the GP-1A continues to receive GPS data. For more in-
formation, see “Recording GPS Data” (page 13).

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Connecting the GP-1A
Connecting the GP-1A
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Cameras with Ten-pin Remote Terminals
Cameras with Ten-pin Remote Terminals
1Turn the camera off.
2Insert the GP1-CA10A cable (햹) into the connec-
tion terminal (햷).
3Aligning the mark on the connector with the mark
on the camera body, insert the ten-pin connec-
tor into the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal and
tighten the locking nut.
Connecting the GP1-CA10A to a D3S digital camera

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Connecting the GP-1A
Connecting the GP-1A
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Cameras with Accessory Terminals
Cameras with Accessory Terminals
1Turn the camera off.
2Insert the GP1-CA90 cable (햺) into the connection
terminal (햷).
3Open the camera accessory terminal cover and
insert the GP1-CA90 as shown. Be sure that the
connector is in the correct orientation; do not use
force.
Connecting the GP1-CA90 to a D90 digital camera

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Connecting the Optional MC-DC2
Connecting the Optional MC-DC2
An optional MC-DC2 remote cord for remote shutter re-
lease can be connected to the GP-1A accessory terminal
(햵). When connecting the MC-DC2, be sure the con-
nector is in the correct orientation; do not use force.
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera
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The Camera Accessory Shoe
The Camera Accessory Shoe
The GP-1A is equipped with a mount (햶) that fits the
camera accessory shoe. Slide the GP-1A onto the cam-
era accessory shoe as shown.
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Disconnecting the GP-1A
Disconnecting the GP-1A
Turn the camera off, disconnect the cable, and then re-
place the ten-pin terminal cap or close the accessory
terminal cover.

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Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera
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Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera Strap
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera Strap
The supplied strap adapter (햸) can be used to attach
the GP-1A to the camera strap.
1Attach the strap adapter as shown.
Do not attach
the adapter where the strap is doubled.
2Mount the GP-1A on the camera strap as shown
(햶).
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Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera Strap
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera Strap
Note that the built-in GPS antenna may sometimes not
be in the correct orientation when the GP-1A is mounted
on the camera strap, and that signal quality may drop as
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LED
LED
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icon
icon
Status
Status
Blinks red Blinks GPS data not recorded.
Blinks
green On
Three satellites detected; GPS
data recorded.
On
(green)
Four or more satellites detected;
GPS data are more accurate.
Recording GPS Data
Recording GPS Data
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1Connect the GP-1A (page 7 , 8) and turn the cam-
era on. The GP-1A LED (햲) will light and a Oicon
will be displayed in the control panel on top of the
camera.
LED Oicon (illustration shows
control panel for the D90
digital camera)
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The GPS Signal
The GPS Signal
GPS data will be recorded only if the GP-1A is able to de-
tect three or more satellites. If no signal is received from
the GP-1A for over two seconds, the Oicon will no longer
be displayed in the control panel and no GPS data will
be recorded.

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Recording GPS Data
Recording GPS Data
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2To view GPS data, select GPS>Position in the camera setup menu (this option is not available with D2X,
D2XS, D2HS, and D200 cameras). The current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC) will be displayed (the example below shows the display for D90 digital cameras).
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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
The Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) received from the GPS satellite is recorded separately from the time provided
by the camera clock.

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Recording GPS Data
Recording GPS Data
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3Take pictures.
GPS data will be recorded with each photograph.
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Auto Meter Off
Auto Meter Off
If Enable is selected for GPS>Auto meter off in the setup menu for D3-series, D700, D300-series, D90, D7000,
D5100, D5000 and D3100 cameras, the exposure meters will turn off automatically after the time specified in the
camera Custom Settings menu.
This reduces the drain on the battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded
if the exposure meters are not activated until immediately before the picture is taken. Check that the Oicon is
displayed before shooting. The GP-1A periodically acquires GPS data when the camera or exposure meters are off,
although the LED will not light. If no operations are performed for about three hours, the GP-1A will turn off.
When a D2X, D2XS, D2HS, or D200 camera is connected, or a D3-series, D700, D300-series, D90, D7000, D5100, D5000
or D3100 camera is connected with Disable selected for GPS>Auto meter off, the exposure meters will not turn
off while the GP-1A is connected. The drain on the camera battery can be reduced by turning the camera off when
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Recording GPS Data
Recording GPS Data
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4To view the GPS data recorded with each photo-
graph, press the Kbutton and display the pho-
tographs full frame. The photo info display will
contain a page listing GPS data for the current
photograph.
GPS data for D90 digital cameras
LATITUDE
.
LONGITUDE
ALTITUDE
TIME(UTC)
: N
:35
º
36. 371'
: E
: 139
º
43. 696'
: 35m
: 2008
/ 09 / 15
: 01:15:29
N I KO N D 90 12/12
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햲Latitude
햳Longitude
햴Altitude
햵Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC)
햶Camera name
햷Frame number/Total
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The GP-1A does not supply the compass heading.
Local geographic and atmospheric conditions may prevent
or delay the acquisition of GPS data. The GP-1A may be unable to receive GPS data indoors, underground, or
in the vicinity of large structures, trees, or other objects that block or reflect satellite signals. The positions of
GPS satellites are continuously changing, preventing or delaying the acquisition of GPS data at certain hours of
the day. The presence of cellular telephones or other devices that transmit on frequencies close to those of GPS
satellites may also interfere with the acquisition of GPS data.
Note that the GP-1A may take several minutes to reacquire a signal if the unit has not been used for an extended
period or has been moved a great distance since GPS data were last received.
Notes on the GP-1A
Notes on the GP-1A

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• Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
• Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in or exposed to water.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when 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 plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
• Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by
equipment such as radio transmitters could affect the product’s internal circuitry.
• A note on electronic devices: In extremely rare instances, a strong external static charge may cause the device to
stop functioning.
Turn the camera off and disconnect and reconnect the GP-1A. In the event of continued
malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use

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Supported cameras
Supported cameras Nikon D3-series, D700, D300-series, D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200, D90, D7000, D5100, D5000, and D3100
digital cameras
Receiver
Receiver Tracking channels: 18 (SBAS compliant)
Acquisition times
Acquisition times
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* Cold start: Approx. 45s Hot start: Approx. 5s
Update rate
Update rate Once per second
Data format
Data format NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) version 2.3 (compatible with version 3.01)
Geodesics
Geodesics WGS84
GPS accuracy
GPS accuracy
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* Horizontal: 10m/33 ft. RMS
Interfaces
Interfaces Connection and accessory terminals, USB
Average power consumption
Average power consumption 180 mW
Operating temperature
Operating temperature 0°C – 40°C/32 °F– 104 °F
Dimensions (W ×H ×D)
Dimensions (W ×H× D) Approx. 45.5× 25.5 × 50mm/1.8 × 1.0×2.0 in.
Weight
Weight Approx. 24g/0.85 oz.
Length of cable
Length of cable Approx. 20 cm/8 in. (GP1-CA10A)
Approx. 25 cm/10 in. (GP1-CA90)
Compatible accessories
Compatible accessories MC-DC2 remote cord (available separately)UC-E4USBcable
†
* Under open sky (no obstructions nearby) † Supplied with D3-series, D700, D300-series, D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200, D90 and D7000.
Specifications
Specifications

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Connecting the GP-1A to a Computer
Connecting the GP-1A to a Computer
The GP-1A can supply GPS data to a computer for use with mapping software and other applications. Connect the
UC-E4* USB cable supplied with your digital camera to the GP-1A USB terminal (햳) and connect the cable to the
computer. Power is supplied from the computer. Drivers for Windows XP and Windows Vista are available from the
following Nikon websites, together with other information on using the GP-1A with a computer:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
If the GP-1A is connected simultaneously to both a camera and a computer, GPS data will be supplied to the com-
puter only.
* Supplied with D3-series, D700, D300-series, D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200, D90 and D7000 (page 17).