Fotodiox Aputure Gigtube Wireless - Manual (Page 5)

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Notice
Set camera to ‘Live View’ mode before use, in order to get real-time viewfinder
information.
Auto Focus Guide
Not all Canon cameras can auto-focus using the shutter release button while
camera is set to ‘Live View’ mode. To see how to auto-focus with your camera
while using Gigtube Wireless, consult the chart below:
Exceptions
When using Gigtube Wireless with Canon EOS 7D, 550D, 500D & 1DMark IV,
an additional accessory ‘AV adapter’ (provided in package) and original ‘AV
cable’ (provided with camera) are necessary for operation. Please refer to
illustration.
Camera Model
Shutter
on camera
Shutter on
Gigtube Wireless
AF-ON
Canon EOS 7D,550D √ √ √
√
√
Canon EOS 500D,450D,1000D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II,
40D, 50D, 1D Mark III,
1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV
Button
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
LIGHTOFF
PROMPT
POWER
ON/OFF
Adjust brightness 5 levels
Adjust LCD contrast 5 levels
LCD auto light off period 20s，60s ，90s，always on
12％－99％, 8 levels
Adjust functions and parameters on 2nd Level Menu
Channel selection CH1-CH4, display on top
left of screen
Save mode
Yellow light is on when
save mode is active
Same as shutter
button on camera Half press to focus.
Fully press to shoot.
Menu
Set
Channel
Sleep
Shutter
Button
2nd Level
Menu
Function Parameter
Turnoff/Focusing/Shoo
ting information prompt
Display battery power
percentage
Tips:Press Sleep button to shut down the LCD monitor to save power
(shutter button still functions)
Screen Message
Channel information is shown at top left of the screen.
Battery information is shown at top right of the screen (3 levels indicating
current power status).
Prompt is shown in the middle of the screen: No Image, On Focus, 000-999
(timer), Wait for Image, Shoot Fail.
Receiver
Signal Indicator Light
Green light = receiving camera signal. Red light = receiving shooting signal.
Power Indicator Light
Green light = normal status. Red light = low power.
LED Light
Display selected channel.
Button Functions and Displays