Tether Tools AIR DIRECT User manual

AIR DIRECT
Wireless Camera Shooting System
User's Manual

Chapter 1 Product Introduction.................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Packing list..................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Overview......................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Install battery.................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Power on........................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Connect Camera ..........................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Connect AIR DIRECT to camera....................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Get AIR DIRECT software...............................................................................................................8
2.4 Mode Switch..................................................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Wi-Fi band switch..............................................................................................................................8
2.4.2 APP/USB mode switch.....................................................................................................................9
2.5 DC power supply..........................................................................................................................................9
2.6 System Reset................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 APP Use ..................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Remote shooting ........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1 Live view...........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Parameter settings..........................................................................................................................12
3.2 Browse mode..............................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 Online Shooting with Camera...............................................................................................................15
4.1 Connection................................................................................................................................................15
4.2 Open VirtualHere service........................................................................................................................15
Chapter 5 Cautions and FAQ..................................................................................................................................16
5.1 Cautions.....................................................................................................................................................16
5.1.1 Battery Charging..............................................................................................................................16
5.1.2 Transmission speed........................................................................................................................16
5.1.3 RF information .................................................................................................................................17
5.2 FAQ............................................................................................................................................................18
5.2.1 DC input............................................................................................................................................18
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5.2.2 Battery LED......................................................................................................................................18
Warning......................................................................................................................................................................19

Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1Packing list
No.
Content
1
AIR DIRECT
2
Type-C Data Cable
➢Type-C To Type-C
➢Type-C To USB3.0
➢Type-C To Micro B
➢Type-C To Mini B
➢Type-C To Mini 8P
3
Battery
4
User’s Manual

1.2Overview
DC Jack
Hot Shoe
Socket
APP/USB SW
Reset Button
2.4G/5.8G SW
Battery
Power SW
USB Type-C
Wi-Fi LED
Battery LED

Battery LED
The green LED indicates that the battery exceeds 1/2 power or DC IN. The yellow LED indicates that the
battery is 1/4~1/2 power. The red LED indicates that the battery is 1/8~1/4 power. The red LED flicker
indicates that the battery is lower than 1/8 battery.
Wi-Fi LED
After the power is turned on for 10 seconds, the blue LED is on and flashes for 5 seconds in High-speed,
then flashes for 10 seconds in Low-speed and then lights up continuously, indicating that Wi-FI is booting
normally.
When the APP/USB mode switch is switched, or the 2.4G/5.8G mode switch is switched, the blue LED
will flash slowly after 10 seconds, indicating that the mode switch is successful.

Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Install battery
Get the battery from the packing list and find the triangular arrow mark indicating the direction of the
battery. Push the battery into the AIR DIRECT battery compartment in the direction of the arrow as shown
below.
2.2 Power on
Turn the power switch OFF->ON, the battery LED will be light on according to the current battery level.
The Wi-Fi LED will enter the flashing state within 10 seconds, prompting Wi-Fi to initialize, and the
flashing state will be finished. The steady state indicates that the Wi-Fi is booting normally.
2.3 Connect Camera
2.3.1 Connect AIR DIRECT to camera
Connect AIR DIRECT to the camera using the Type-C data cable in the package list and turn on the
power switch of the camera.
Battery

2.3.2 Get AIR DIRECT software
You need to install AIR DIRECT software on your computer. AIR DIRECT software supports Windows
and Mac OS.
1. Access the following URL on your computer's browser：
http://www.xxx.com/download
2. Follow the prompts to install AIR DIRECT software on your computer.
3. Connect to AIR DIRECT's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
While the Wi-Fi LED is constantly lit, you can search for and connect to AIR DIRECT's Wi-Fi hotspot
on your computer, starting with "AIR_DIRECT".
4. Run software
Open AIR DIRECT software and run it on your computer.
2.4 Mode Switch
2.4.1 Wi-Fi band switch
Toggle the 2.4G/5.8G mode switch, you can switch the Wi-Fi working frequency band at will. When the
switch is switched to the 2.4G side, the Wi-Fi works in the 2.4Ghz band. When the switch is switched to
the 5.8G side, Wi- Fi works in the 5.8Ghz band.

2.4.2 APP/USB mode switch
The APP/USB mode switch can switch the system working mode. When the switch is moved to the APP
side, the system works in the APP connection mode. You can connect and control the camera through
the provided software APP. When going to the USB side, the system works in wireless USB transfer
mode, you can connect to the camera through software such as Capture One.
2.5 DC power supply
AIR DIRECT supports direct power supply from DC IN(5V). After the DC power supply is connected, the
battery LED will keep the green light on. When the DC power supply is unplugged, the battery light will
light the corresponding color according to the battery power.。
2.6 System Reset
As shown in the figure below, there is a recessed button. You need to hold the button with a slender
object (such as a toothpick) for 5 seconds. The system enters the reset. After all the LED are off, the
system resets successfully.
※Note: It is recommended to use this button to reset the system when the system is abnormal and
cannot be recovered. In other cases, please do not touch this button.