Sony IPT-DS1 - Manual (Page 9)

9-GB
Preparing the
intelligent pantilter
Inserting batteries
You can use the following batteries.
Two AA alkaline batteries
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Two AA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
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Notes ¦
Be careful not to touch the multi connector when
ˎ
holding this unit.
You cannot use manganese batteries.
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Tips ¼
If you do not intend to use this unit for a long time,
remove the battery.
1 Slide the ON/OFF (power) switch of this
unit to OFF and then open the battery
cover.
2 Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment according to the marks
inside the compartment.
3 Close the battery cover.
To remove batteries
Slide the ON/OFF (power) switch of this unit to OFF
and then remove the batteries.
Notes ¦
Be careful not to let the batteries fall when
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removing them.
Always use the same kind of batteries together.
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Check the polarities of the batteries when inserting
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them into this unit. If you insert the batteries in the
wrong direction, this unit does not work.
Do not use a charged AA Nickel-Metal Hydride
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battery with a dead AA Nickel-Metal Hydride
battery.
Battery level
If the battery level is low, indicator B flashes slowly. If
the battery level gets lower, indicator B flashes more
rapidly and this unit automatically enters standby
mode.
Using an external power source
By using the AC adaptor AC-LS5K/AC-LS5 (sold
separately), you can supply power to your camera via
this unit and enjoy longer automatic shooting.
Connecting method
Connect the AC adaptor to DC IN with the mark
 on the AC adapter facing down.
Read the user’s manual of the AC adaptor.
Notes ¦
Batteries in this unit or your camera are not
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charged with the AC adaptor.
You cannot select [No Limit] for the rotation angle.
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Route the cable so that it does not hinder the
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rotation of this unit.
If you turn your camera off before turning this
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unit off, the shooting frequency, rotation angle and
other settings you have changed on your camera
may not be stored.
When power is supplied by the AC adaptor, always
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finish automatic shooting before turning off your
camera.
Removing your camera from this unit
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Turning this unit off
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Disconnecting the AC adaptor
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