Nikon DS-Qi2, Instructions Manual

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Chapter 3
Installation and Connection
6
3.3
3.3
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Cautions on cable connection
Be sure that the AC adapter and power cord of peripheral devices are unplugged from the AC socket before connecting
or disconnecting cables. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
3.3.1
3.3.1
Connecting a PC
To connect this product with a PC, use a commercially available A-Micro B type, USB 3.0-compliant cable between the USB
(D) connector of the product and the USB 3.0 connector of the PC. A Micro B type is also compatible for the connector on the
DS-Ri2/DS-Qi2.
DC IN
12V
POWE
R
EXT.I
/O
USB(D)
Connecting to the PC
3.3.2
3.3.2
Connecting an External Device (External Trigger Output Device)
To use an external device (external trigger output device) for image capturing based on external trigger signal or capture
signal, connect the external device to the EXT I/O connector of this product.
Dustproof cap for the EXT I/O connector
A dustproof cap is attached to the EXT I/O connector when the product is delivered. Remove the cap to connect an
external device. As long as no external device is to be connected, keep the cap attached. Failure to do so may cause
product failure.
Functions available with an external trigger
Adding an external device (external trigger output device) to this product can realize three functions described below:
(1) Inputting capture signals from an external device to send a notification to the PC
A capture signal input from an external device is sent to the PC as notification for image capturing.
Given the notification, the PC application software (e.g., NIS-Elements) performs image capturing.
(2) Inputting trigger signals from an external device for trigger capturing.
Trigger signal input from an external device serves as a cue to perform image capture.
Exposure starts upon input of a trigger signal. Exposure time needs to be set in advance.
(3) Outputting synchronizing signals to an external device
A timing signal (exposure timing signal) is output to notify the external device that the camera is in an exposure
process for trigger capture.
Additionally, a trigger-ready signal is output to notify that the camera is ready to start trigger capturing.
PC
DS-Ri2/DS-Qi2
USB 3.0-compliant cable
(commercially available A - Micro B type)