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For Your Safety (1/2) To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their en- tirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this equipment will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the follow- ing symbol: This icon marks warnings, informa- tion that should be read before us- ing this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Do not disassemble or modify Failure to observe this precaution could re- sult in electric shock or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batter

ies and take the product to a Nikon-autho- rized service representative for inspection. Keep dry Do not handle with wet hands or im- merse in or expose to water or rain. Fail- ure to observe this precaution could re- sult in re or electric shock. Do not use in the presence of ammable gas Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or re. 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. Turn o immediately in the event of mal- function Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from this device, remove the battery immediately and take the device to a Nikon-authorized service rep- resentative for inspection, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury.3

Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed ve- hicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or in damage to the casing or internal parts. Observe precaution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improp- erly handled. Observe the following pre- cautions 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 dierent types.

• Read and follow all warnings and instruc- tions provided by the manufacturer.

• Do not short or disassemble.

• Do not expose to ame or excessive heat.

• Do not attempt to insert batteries up- side down or backwards.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the bat- teries when leaving the product unat- tended 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. For Your Safety (2/2)4

Notices (1/2) Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.: Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications. However, there is no guar- antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi- sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving an- tenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modications: The FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or modi- cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables: Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equip- ment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-42005

Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION: This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notices (2/2) Notices for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

This product is designated for separate col- lection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household wast

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retail- er or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

All batteries, whether marked with this sym- bol or not, are designated for separate col- lection at an appropriate collection point.

o not dispose of as household wast

• For more information, contact the retail- er or the local authorities in charge of waste management.6

Introduction Refer to the illustrations inside the front cover. BodyBody

Eyelet for strap (available separately; use cell phone or other similar strap) Thank you for your purchase of an MC-36A remote cord. The MC-36A is equipped with an interval timer suited to a wide variety of tasks, including astronomical photography. See page 19 for a list of compatible cameras. Parts of the MC-36A (1/4)7

Parts of the MC-36A (2/4) Inserting BatteriesInserting Batteries Slide the battery-chamber cover (

from the back of the MC-36A and insert two AAA 1.5 V LR03 alkaline batteries (available separately) as shown. The Low Battery Indicator ( ) The low battery indicator (

) will blink when the batter- ies are low. Ready spare batteries. Control PanelControl Panel

• The illustration inside the front cover shows the con- trol panel with all elements lit. In the other illustra- tions throughout this manual, elements relevant to the explanation in the accompanying text are shown in black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are shown in gray.8

Parts of the MC-36A (3/4) The “TIMER ACTIVE,” “SET,” and “RELEASE” Indicators If this ashes It means this; do this to turn it o TIMER ACTIVE Timer active (page 15); press TIMER START/STOP button (

SET Settings can be modied (page 10); press SET button (

RELEASE (TIMER ACTIVE not ashing) Manual release active (page 17); release shut- ter-release button (

; if button is in HOLD posi- tion, release shutter-release lock). Replacing BatteriesReplacing Batteries When replacing batteries: 1 Check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (

) indicators are not displayed (see right). 2 Turn the camera o and disconnect the MC-36A. 3 Remove the batteries. 4 Wait until the control panel has gone out and insert new bat- teries. When the MC-36A Is Not in UseWhen the MC-36A Is Not in Use The MC-36A is not equipped with an o switch. To reduce the drain on the batteries when the MC-36A is not in use, end shoot- ing and check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (

) indicators are not displayed (see right). The drain on the batteries increases when these indicators are ashing.9

The Illuminator/Lock ButtonThe Illuminator/Lock Button Press the illuminator/lock button (

) briey to activate the control panel backlight. The back- light will remain lit for about six seconds; press- ing the arrow button (

) while the back light is on extends the timer for another six seconds. To lock all controls except the shutter-re- lease (

) and illuminator/lock butt ons, press the illuminator lock button until the lock icon ( ) is displayed in the control pan- el. To release the lock, press the illuminator/ lock button until the lock icon is no longer displayed. Connecting the MC-36A Illustration shows D3S Disconnecting the MC-36A After checking that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (

) indicators are not displayed, turn the camera o and disconnect the MC-36A. Replace the 10-pin ter- minal cover. Parts of the MC-36A (4/4) 1 Turn the camera o. 2 Check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (

) indicators are not dis- played. 3 Remove the 10-pin terminal cover from the camera. Keeping the mark on the 10-pin connector (

) aligned with the mark on the camera body, insert the connector as shown and then tighten the locking nut.10

The MC-36A can be connected to the camera after the timer has been set. Using the MC-36A The MC-36A functions as:

• An automatic timer (pp. 10–16). Choose the delay (time before shooting starts), exposure time, interval, and number of shots for timed interval photography. Shutter speed can be selected with the camera if desired (pg. 16).

• A manual release (pg. 17). Take photo- graphs manually using the shutter-re- lease button on the MC-36A. Photo- graphs can be taken manually even when the timer is running. Timed Photography (1/7)

1. Adjust Camera Settings

1.1 Connect the MC-36A (pg. 9) and turn the camera on.

1.2 Adjust camera settings as follows (see the camera manual for details):

or M (manual) Continuous S (single frame)

2.1 Press the SET button (

). “SET” will ash in the control panel.11

2.2 Adjust the following settings:

Option Description Supported settings DELAY Delay before shutter is released 0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s (in one-second increments) LONG Exposure time INTVL Interval 1 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s (in one-second increments) N Number of shots 1 to 399, (unlimited) Speaker on/o (on), (o) Delay, Exposure, and Interval Settings Shutter closesShutter closes Shutter opensShutter opens Delay Exposure time Exposure time Interval Number of shots (N)Number of shots (N) 1st frame1st frame 2nd frame2nd frame nth framenth frame Timer starts Timer ends Timed Photography (2/7)12

Setting the Timer Use the arrow button to set the timer. Press left or right to select, up or down to change. The current selection is indicated by the se- lection cursor (

Adjust settings Setting complete Timed Photography (3/7) Delay (time until shooting starts) Press SET (

) at any time to complete the operation and display the new settings for the selected item. To view other settings, press the arrow button left or right. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor

). Press the SET button to edit the current setting as described above. Hour SecondMinuteHour Exposure time13

Hour Minute Second Minute Second Timed Photography (4/7) Exposure time Interval Number of shots Speaker14

Timed Photography (5/7) Setting the Timer To ensure correct operation, choose an interval at least one second longer than the exposure time. When using autofocus, set the delay to two seconds or more and choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the exposure time to ensure that the camera has time to focus. When using long exposure noise reduction (available with some digital cameras), the interval should be at least twice the exposure time. Intervals of 00:00:00 will automatically be reset to 00:00:01 when the SET button (

) is pressed to put settings into eect. To set the number of shots to (unlimited), select 1 and press the arrow button (

) down or select 399 and press the arrow button up.

2.3 After adjusting all settings as desired,

) to put the new settings into eect. A beep will sound (if the speaker is on) and the “SET” indicator will go out. The new settings will remain in eect until changed or until the batteries are removed or exhausted.

The timer will start and “TIMER ACTIVE” (

will ash in the control panel. Between shots, the control panel will show the time remaining until the next photo- graph is taken. If the speaker is on, a beep will sound three times at one-second in- tervals before the shutter opens. While the shutter is open, the control panel will show the time remaining until the shutter closes, and the release lamp and “RELEASE” indicator (

) will ash at one-second intervals. The number of shots remaining will be updated each time a photograph is taken.15

Control Panel Display (Timer Active) Timed Photography (6/7) Flashes while timer is active Between shots: Time remain- ing until next shot While shutter is open: Time re- maining until shutter closes Number of shots remaining Flashes while shutter is open The Speaker and Release Lamp The following illustration shows when a beep will sound (l) and the release lamp ash ( l) with a delay of 5 s, an exposure time of 4 s, and an interval of 9 s. Shutter closedShutter closed Shutter openShutter open (s) Timer starts

Shooting will end automatically when the selected number of shots has been taken. To end shooting before all photo- graphs have been taken, press the TIMER START/STOP button (

Using the Camera to Select Shutter Speed To take photographs at the shutter speed selected with the camera, adjust settings as follows: Camera Exposure mode M (manual) or S (shutter-priority auto) Shutter speed Any Interval timer O Focus mode AFC (continuous-servo autofocus)

or M (manual) Shooting mode S (single frame) MC-36A Exposure time 0 s Interval Longer than camera shutter speed

• Select “release priority” if available. †When using autofocus, choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the camera shutter speed to allow the camera time to focus. When using long exposure noise reduction (available with some digital cameras), choose an interval at least double the camera shutter speed. Using the Timer Before using the timer for extended periods, check that the batteries have enough charge. Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator ( ) ashes in the control panel (

Timed Photography (7/7)17

Manual Release The MC-36A shutter-release button (

functions in much the same way as the camera shutter-release button.

1. Adjust Camera Settings

Connect the MC-36A (pg. 9) and turn the camera on. Choose exposure mode, shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting mode as desired.

2.1 Press the MC-36A shutter-release but-

) halfway and check focus and exposure, then press it the rest of the way down to take a picture. While the shutter is open, a beep will sound at one-second intervals, the “RELEASE“ in- dicator (

) will ash, and the control panel will show the time remaining until the shutter closes. To keep the shutter-release but- ton fully pressed for bulb photogra- phy, slide the button to the HOLD posi- tion. Slide it in the opposite direction to release the lock.

2.2 Release the button to end shooting.

The MC-36A shutter-release button can be used when no batteries are inserted. The control panel will remain o and no beep will sound. The shutter-release button can be used to release the shutter manually while the timer is active. Timer count- down (including the control-panel display, release lamp, and beep) continues during manual release. If a manual release overlaps with an automatic release, the shutter will remain open until both exposure times have expired.18

Precautions for Use Check the camera battery level and number of exposures remaining before using the MC-36A (see the camera manual for details). The timer will continue to operate even when no pictures can be recorded due to low battery, lack or lm or memory, or lack of space in the memory buer (digital cameras only). An AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for longer sessions. Some cameras have an AF activation option that deter- mines whether the camera will focus when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (see the camera manual for details). Enable shutter-release button AF-activation when using the MC-36A. Please note that the timer is less accurate than most watch- es or household clocks. Caring for the MC-36A Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof and may mal- function if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. 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 conden- sation 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. Keep away from strong magnetic elds: Strong static charges or the electromagnetic elds 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 control panel and the device may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong ex- ternal static charge. Turn the camera o, disconnect the MC-36A, remove the batteries, and then replace them once the control panel has turned o. Caution is required when handling the batteries, which may be hot from use. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. The control panel: LCD displays tend to darken at high temperatures and exhibit slower response times at low temperatures. This does not indicate a malfunction.19

cameras Timer delay 0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Exposure time 0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Interval 1 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Number of shots 1 to 399, (unlimited) Power source Two AAA 1.5 V LR03 alkaline batteries Battery life Approximately two months of continuous shooting with a delay of 5 min, an exposure time of 4 min 56 s, and an interval of 5 min. Use of the illuminator will reduce battery life. Operating temperature –20 – +50 °C (–4 – +122 °F) Dimensions (W×H×D) Approximately 155 × 18 × 40 mm/6.1 × 0.7 × 1.6 in., excluding projections Weight Approximately 128 g/4.5 oz (with battery) Approximately 105 g/3.7 oz (MC-36A only) Length of cord Approximately 850 mm/33.5 in. Compatible remote terminal accessories MC-21A/MC-21 extension cord (operation is not guaranteed if two or more MC-21A/MC-21 extension cords are used), MC-35A/MC-35 GPS adapter cord (connects to 10-pin terminal on MC-35A/MC-35)

• An AS-15 hot shoe adapter (available separately; attaches to the camera accessory shoe) is required when sync terminal is used. Specications1

Indicateur RELEASE (Declenchement) ....12–13, 15

) et RELEASE (Declenchement ;

) et RELEASE (Declenchement

) et RELEASE (Declenchement ;

), “SET (Ajustar)” (

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