GoPro WIFIRC-001 WiFi Remote User Manual

GoPro, Inc. WiFi Remote

User Manual

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FIRMWARE UPDATESGoPro releases important updates for the Wi-Fi Remote through firmware updates. Visit gopro.com/firmware to download the latest updates.WI!FI REMOTE FEATURES1. Remote LCD Display2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button > 3. POWER/MODE Button > 4. Remote LED Recording Light 5. Mini-USB port (cable included)6. Removeable Wrist Strap7. Removeable Attachment KeyNOTE: The Wi-Fi Remote works by connecting to a Wi-Fi BacPac properly assembled to a HD HERO or later camera. For simplicity, however, this User Manual will refer to the Wi-Fi Remote connecting to one or more cameras.2 31 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 2-3 12/15/11 7:17 PM
SETTING UP YOUR WI!FI REMOTEPAIRING WITH YOUR CAMERAFollow these steps the first time you use your Wi-Fi Remote with a HD HERO or later camera. It is recommend that you charge your Wi-Fi Remote for two hours before first use. ! See BATTERY LEVEL AND CHARGING.[DEFINE USAGE RULES AROUND WORDS “PAIRING” AND “CONNECTING” HERE AND IN WI-FI BACPAC MANUAL]1. Power on the Wi-Fi Remote by pressing .2. The Remote LCD Display will show the connection animation. Press to tell the Wi-Fi Remote to begin pairing with a camera. You can press again to cancel pairing.3. Put the camera’s Wi-Fi BacPac into connection mode. ! See the Wi-Fi BacPac User Manual for details.4. The Wi-Fi Remote will automatically connect to the camera and display the default status screen. 5. The connection needs to occur within two minutes or the Wi-Fi Remote will return to the default status screen. Press again to restart pairing.A"er this first connection is made, the Wi-Fi Remote will automatically connect to the camera(s) with which it last connected, assuming they are within range. To connect to a camera manually, ! see PAIRING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS. [double check wording here]PAIRING ADDITIONAL CAMERASThe Wi-Fi Remote remains in connection mode (! see PAIRING YOUR CAMERA) for two minutes, giving you time to set up and connect multiple cameras. A single Wi-Fi Remote can control up to 50 HD HERO or later cameras. To connect to additional cameras when the Wi-Fi Remote is no longer in connection mode:1. Press to scroll through the Wi-Fi Remote modes to CONNECTION [comfirm screen graphic].2. Press to begin searching for cameras within range for two minutes. The Remote LCD Display will show the connection animation. If no connection is made during the two minute window, you will need to reactivate connection mode by pressing .3. Put each additional camera’s Wi-Fi BacPac into connection mode. ! See the Wi-Fi BacPac User Manual for details.4. The Wi-Fi Remote will automatically connect to the new camera(s) and display the default status screen showing the number of cameras currently connected. [confirm screen image]PROTIP: Your cameras do not have to be in the same Camera Mode. Experiment with using a mix of Video and Photo modes like Time Lapse or Burst. ! See CHANGING CAMERA MODES below for details on changing camera modes using the Wi-Fi Remote.4 51 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 4-5 12/15/11 7:17 PM
USING YOUR WI!FI REMOTEPOWERING ON/OFFWhen the Wi-Fi Remote is OFF or in power-saving mode, press to power ON. Powering OFF the Wi-Fi Remote will also power OFF the connected cameras. The Wi-Fi BacPacs will remain powered ON so that you can quickly reconnect the Wi-Fi Remote when you power ON again.1. With the remote ON or in power-saving mode, press and hold for three seconds.2. All connected cameras will power OFF. Their Wi-Fi BacPacs will remain powered ON.3. The Wi-Fi Remote will then power OFF as well.BATTERY LEVEL AND CHARGINGIt is recommended that you charge your Wi-Fi Remote for two hours before first use. You can check the Wi-Fi Remote’s battery level on the BATTERY STATUS screen. ! See SELECTING REMOTE MODES below for instructions. To charge the Wi-Fi Remote, connect it to a computer or USB power supply with the included USB cable.REMOTE LED RECORDING LIGHTWhen connected to a single HD HERO2 or later camera, the Remote LED Recording Light will flash the same patterns as the camera.Remote StateComments/QuestionsStarting Up x 3 Make duration same as HD1, HD2Capturing Continuous, 1 flash/sec while capture is occuring, as on the HD2. If multiple cameras are controlled by the remote, the LED continues to flash as long as at least one camera is capturing. If cameras are capturing in multimode, the LED flash is based on the the most continuous mode in operation; for example, if one camera is shooting video, the flash reflects the video capture. The order of modes from most continuous to least continuous is: video, time lapse, burst, still.Capturing Stopped x 3 Same as HD1, HD2.Error Occurs x 5 Fast flashing (as on HD2). An error can occur during capturing, this LED pattern will disrupt the capture pattern.Shutting Down x 6 Make duration same as HD1, HD2When the Wi-Fi Remote is connected to more than one camera, the Remote LED Recording Light will remain lit as long as at least one camera is capturing video or photos. 6 71 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 6-7 12/15/11 7:17 PM
CONTROLLING YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLYWhen the Wi-Fi Remote is connected to a single HD HERO2 or later camera, the remote mirrors the controls on the camera: pÐÐ2FCÐ0CKMRCÐ*!"Ð"GQNJ?WÐQFMUQÐRFCÐQ?KCÐGLDMPK?RGMLÐas the camera’s LCD DisplaypÐÐ2FCÐ5G$GÐ0CKMRC¦QÐ and buttons work the same as those on the camera! See your camera’s User Manual for instructions. ACCESSING REMOTE SETTINGS WHEN CONNECTED TO ONE HD HERO2 OR LATER CAMERAWhen the Wi-Fi Remote is connected to a single camera, a REMOTE SETTINGS menu [screen icon?] is available. Scroll through camera modes using and select REMOTE SETTINGS [screen graphic?] using . Within the REMOTE SETTINGS menus, press to scroll through the settings screens in the following order:Battery Level Displays the Wi-Fi Remote battery’s remaining charge.Connection Press to tell the Wi-Fi Remote to beginning pairing with additional cameras. Firmware UpdateNote: Only available when connected to a computer via USB. See FIRMWARE UPATES above for details. Need to review with internal team againExit Exit REMOTE SETTINGS. The Wi-Fi Remote will return to mirroring the camera’s LCD Display.8 91 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 8-9 12/15/11 7:17 PM
USING YOUR WI!FI REMOTE WITH MULTIPLE CAMERASUSING REMOTE MODES WITH A HD HERO OR WITH MULTIPLE CAMERASWhen the Wi-Fi Remote is connected to a single HD HERO camera or to multiple cameras, it does not mirror the controls of a single camera. Instead, use Remote Modes to control the Wi-Fi Remote and connected camera(s).Press to advance through the Wi-Fi Remote’s modes in the following order:Default StatusDisplays the number of cameras currently connected and the MULTI mode icon. [fact check]Remote Camera ModeChange the Camera Modes of connected cameras. See CHANGING CAMERA MODES below. This screen will not appear if no cameras are connected.Battery LevelDisplays the Wi-Fi Remote battery’s remaining charge.Connection Manually start polling for new connections. See MANUALLY CONNECTING ADDITIONAL CAMERAS below.Firmware UpdateUpdate the Wi-Fi Remote firmware. See FIRMWARE UPDATES above.CHANGING CAMERA MODESWhen the Wi-Fi Remote is connected to a single HD HERO or to multiple cameras, use REMOTE CAMERA MODE to change the camera mode of each connected camera:1. Press on the Wi-Fi Remote to cycle through mode screens until REMOTE MODE screen appears. 2. Press to select REMOTE MODE.3. Press to cycle through camera modes.4. Press to select the mode. 5. All cameras will now be set to the selected photo or video mode.10 111 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 10-11 12/15/11 7:17 PM
USING MULTI MODE The Wi-Fi Remote remembers each camera’s Camera Mode when it connects to the remote. MULTI MODE is a quick way to return each camera to its “startup” mode a"er you have changed camera modes using the REMOTE MODE menu.To activate MULTI MODE, follow the directions in CHANGING CAMERA MODES and select MULTI from the menu.MANUALLY CONNECTING ADDITIONAL CAMERASYou can connect to additional cameras a"er the two-minute connection period ends by manually starting the connection process.1. Press to scroll through the Wi-Fi Remote modes to Connection [screen graphic?].2. Press to begin searching for cameras within range. The Remote LCD Display will show the connection animation.3. Put each additional camera’s Wi-Fi BacPac into connection mode. See the Wi-Fi BacPac User Manual for details.4. The Wi-Fi Remote will automatically connect to the new camera(s) and display the default status screen. "BLANK PAGE#12 131 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 13 12/15/11 7:17 PM
TROUBLESHOOTINGVisit gopro.com/support for troubleshooting information.WARRANTY / DISCLAIMERSThis product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. GoPro’s sole obligation in the event of such defects during this period is to repair or replace the defective part or product with a comparable part or product at GoPro’s sole discretion. Except for such replacement, the sale, or other handling of this product is without warranty, condition or other liability even though the defect or loss is caused by negligence or other fault. Damage resulting from use, accident, or normal wear and tear is not covered by this or any warranty. GoPro assumes no liability for any accident, injury, death, loss, or other claim related to or resulting from the use of this product. In no event shall GoPro be liable for incidental or consequential damages relating to or resulting from the use of this product or any of its parts. Because of possible user resealing error, this product is not warranted against waterhousing leakage or any resulting damage. Visit gopro.com for more information.14 151 WiFi Remote UM ENG.indd 14-15 12/15/11 7:17 PM
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Federal Communication Commission 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1cm between the radiator & your body. For body worn operation, this WIFI Remote has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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