Sony RMT-P1BT Reference guide

Help Guide
Remote Commander
RMT-P1BT
Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your Remote Commander.
Supported camera models
Identifying the parts
Preparations
Unpacking
Inserting the battery
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Preventing unintentional operations
Shooting
Shooting a still image
Shooting a video
Adjusting the camera focus
Zooming the camera
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Indicator activities
Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function
About this unit
Notes on use
Specifications
Trademarks
Troubleshooting
The Remote Commander fails to work.
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Help Guide
Remote Commander
RMT-P1BT
Supported camera models
This unit is Remote Commander which is compatible with the Bluetooth function.
For the camera models that can connect to the unit, visit the following website.
https://www.sony.net/dics/p1bt/
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Identifying the parts
About the built-in Bluetooth antenna
The Remote Commander is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth antenna at the section shown in the following illustration.
When you operate the Remote Commander, keep your hand away from the section to prevent a possible Bluetooth
connection failure.
Indicator
Indicates the camera's operational state in accordance with the Remote Commander operation.
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Focus/Zoom button
Adjusts the camera focus or zooms in/out the camera. Slide the Remote Commander's ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the
position suitable for your purpose. For details, see Adjusting the camera focus or Zooming the camera.
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Shutter-release/REC button
Shoots a still image or starts recording a video with the camera. Slide the Remote Commander's MOVIE/STILL
switch to the position suitable for your purpose. For details, see Shooting a still image or Shooting a video.
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AF-ON button*
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C1 button*
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Strap holder6.
ZOOM/FOCUS switch7.
MOVIE/STILL switch8.
LOCK switch9.
Battery cover10.
Activates the function assigned to the C1 or AF-ON button on the camera. For details about the camera's settings, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your camera.
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Related Topic
Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function
Preventing unintentional operations
Inserting the battery
Supported camera models
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Indicator activities
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Unpacking
If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity.
Remote Commander (1)
Lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) (1)
Set of printed documentation
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Inserting the battery
Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) into the battery chamber of the Remote Commander.
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Place a coin, or similar object, into the groove of the battery cover on the back of the Remote Commander,
and then turn the battery cover to “OPEN.”
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Remove the battery cover and insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery.
Insert the battery so that the + terminal is facing upward.
(+ on the battery chamber indicates the direction of the battery.)
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Turn the battery cover until you reach “CLOSE.”
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Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Connect the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function.
Before connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function, you must pair them together
(device registration).
Note
The following is an example of a procedure for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras.
Before you start, check that the Remote Commander’s LOCK switch is in the position to the opposite of “LOCK.”
Note
If pairing fails, the Remote Commander's indicator flashes rapidly. If this happens, redo the procedure from the beginning.
On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On].
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On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] → [On].
If the pairing screen appears on the camera's screen, proceed to step .
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On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → [Pairing].
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On the Remote Commander, press and hold the Shutter-release/REC button ( ) and the Focus/Zoom
button (either the + button ( ) or the - button ( )) at the same time for at least 7 seconds.
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When a confirmation message appears on the camera's screen, select [OK].
appears and pairing begins.
When pairing is complete, [Paired.] appears.
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In the following situations, pair the Remote Commander and the camera again.
When using the Remote Commander to operate a different camera (After having connected the Remote Commander with a
different camera, you also must pair the Remote Commander and the original camera again when connecting to the original
camera.)
When the camera's network settings have been reset
If the Remote Commander is not used for a period of time during a Bluetooth connection, (no Bluetooth connection) may
appear on the camera’s screen.
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Preventing unintentional operations
You can disable all the buttons on the Remote Commander in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry it
around.
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Slide the LOCK switch to the “LOCK” position.
To enable the buttons, slide the LOCK switch to the position to the opposite of “LOCK.”
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Shooting a still image
Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a still image.
Related Topic
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to the “STILL” position.
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Press the Shutter-release/REC button ( ).
Press the button halfway down to focus, and then press it all the way down to shoot.
When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on.
When shooting succeeds, the indicator turns on.
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Shooting a video
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Shooting a video
Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a video.
Related Topic
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Shooting a still image
Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to the “MOVIE” position.
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Press the Shutter-release/REC button ( ).
Video recording starts. To stop recording, press the Shutter-release/REC button again.
When recording starts, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on. When recording stops, the indicator turns off.
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Adjusting the camera focus
Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to adjust the camera focus.
Note
To adjust the camera focus, you must place the camera in manual focus mode.
Related Topic
Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the “FOCUS” position.
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Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to adjust the camera focus.
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Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Zooming the camera
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Zooming the camera
Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to zoom in/out the camera.
Note
The zoom speed varies depending on the camera or lens.
The zoom function works with a camera or lens featuring a built-in electronic power zoom. If the digital zoom function of the
camera is turned on, digital zooming will be performed.
Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the “ZOOM” position.
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Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to zoom in/out the camera.
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Related Topic
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function
Adjusting the camera focus
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Indicator activities
The Remote Commander's indicator lights/flashes in accordance with the Remote Commander operation or the
operation or state of the camera as described below:
Related Topic
Identifying the parts
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Lights
when the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function
when you shoot a still image or start recording by pressing the Shutter-release/REC button
while video recording is in progress
when pairing succeeds
when the camera receives focus/zoom (+/-) signals from the Remote Commander
Flashes
while pairing is in progress
while the self-timer is in operation
Flashes rapidly
when the camera fails to receive operation signals from the Remote Commander
when pairing fails
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Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function
By pressing the Remote Commander's C1 or AF-ON button, you can activate the function assigned to the camera's C1
or AF-ON button.
For details about the camera's C1 or AF-ON button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
Related Topic
Supported camera models
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