Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................2 Notices.............................................................3 Introduction ....................................................4 The GP-1 and Supplied Accessories .................4 Parts of the GP-1 .............................................5 Features of the GP-1 ........................................5 Supported Cameras.........................................6 Turning the GP-1 on and Off ............................6 Connecting the GP-1 .......................................7 Connecting the Optional MC-DC2....................9 Mounting the GP-1 on the Camera..................9 Recording GPS Data....................................... 11 Notes on the GP-1 .......................................... 15 Precautions for Use ....................................... 16 Specifications ................................................ 17 1 En GPS Unit GP-1 User's Manual For Your Safety En To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. · Do not disassemble: Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, disconnect the device and take it to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. · Keep dry: Do not immerse in or expose to water or handle with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Do not use in the presence of flammable gas: Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. · Keep out of reach of children: Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. · Request permission before using the device in an airplane or a medical facility: This device emits radio-frequency radiation that could interfere with navigational or medical equipment. · Do not subject to high temperatures: Do not leave the device in areas subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the casing or internal circuitry, causing fire. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: · This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. · For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. 2 Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications 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 reasonable protec tion against harmful inter ference 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 inter ference will not occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference 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 inter ference 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 to 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. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada. En 3 Introduction En Thank you for your purchase of a GP-1 GPS unit, a camera accessory that records the latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) with your photographs (for a list of compatible cameras, see page 6). Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use. The GP-1 and Supplied Accessories Confirm that the package contains the following items: GP-1 GPS unit GP1-CA10 cable for ten-pin remote terminals GP1-CA90 cable for accessory terminals GP1-CL1 strap adapter Manual (this pamphlet) Warranty D Terminology Function names differ from camera to camera. See your camera manual for details. 4 Parts of the GP-1 Refer to the illustration inside the front cover of this manual. LED .........................................................................................11 USB terminal ...................................................................... 18 Eyelet for strap (strap available separately; use cell phone strap or other similar strap) Accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote cord ..........................................................................................9 Mount...............................................................................9, 10 Connection terminal for GP1-CA10 or GP1-CA90 .......................................................................... 7, 8 GP1-CL1 strap adapter ................................................... 10 GP1-CA10 cable for connection to cameras with ten-pin remote terminals ......................................7 GP1-CA90 cable for connection to cameras with accessory terminals .................................................8 Features of the GP-1 When connected to a camera that supports GPS, the GP-1 records location information with photographs (if desired, an optional MC-DC2 remote cord for remote shutter release can be connected via the GP-1). En 5 Supported Cameras En The GP-1 can be used with the following cameras: Camera Required cable D3, D700, D300, D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200 GP1-CA10 D90 GP1-CA90 Turning the GP-1 on and Off The GP-1 is not equipped with a battery or on/off switch: power is supplied from the camera. The GP-1 turns off only when the cable connecting it to the camera is disconnected; even when the camera is off, the GP-1 continues to receive GPS data. For more information, see "Recording GPS Data" (page 13). GP1-CA10 cable for ten-pin remote terminals GP1-CA90 cable for accessory terminals 6 Connecting the GP-1 Cameras with Ten-pin Remote Terminals Page 1 of 2 3 1 2 Turn the camera off. Insert the GP1-CA10 cable ( terminal ( ). ) into the connection Aligning the mark on the connector with the mark on the camera body, insert the ten-pin connector into the camera's ten-pin remote terminal and tighten the locking nut. En Connecting the GP1-CA10 to a D3 digital camera 7 Connecting the GP-1 En Cameras with Accessory Terminals Page 2 of 2 3 1 2 Turn the camera off. Insert the GP1-CA90 cable ( terminal ( ). ) into the connection Open the camera accessory terminal cover and insert the GP1-CA90 as shown. Be sure that the connector is in the correct orientation; do not use force. Connecting the GP1-CA90 to a D90 digital camera 8 Connecting the Optional MC-DC2 An optional MC-DC2 remote cord for remote shutter release can be connected to the GP-1 accessory terminal ( ). When connecting the MC-DC2, be sure the connector is in the correct orientation; do not use force. Mounting the GP-1 on the Camera Page 1 of 2 The Camera Accessory Shoe The GP-1 is equipped with a mount ( ) that fits the camera accessory shoe. Slide the GP-1 onto the camera accessory shoe as shown. En D Disconnecting the GP-1 Turn the camera off, disconnect the cable, and then replace the ten-pin terminal cap or close the accessory terminal cover. 9 Mounting the GP-1 on the Camera En Mounting the GP-1 on the Camera Strap The supplied strap adapter ( ) can be used to attach the GP-1 to the camera strap. Page 2 of 2 2 Mount the GP-1 on the camera strap as shown ( ). 1 Attach the strap adapter as shown. Do not attach the adapter where the strap is doubled. D Mounting the GP-1 on the Camera Strap Note that the built-in GPS antenna may sometimes not be in the correct orientation when the GP-1 is mounted on the camera strap, and that signal quality may drop as a result. 10 Recording GPS Data Page 1 of 4 1 Connect the GP-1 (page 7 , 8) and turn the camera on. The GP-1 LED ( ) will light and a O icon will be displayed in the control panel on top of the camera. LED O icon Blinks red Blinks Blinks green On On (green) Status GPS data not recorded. Three satellites detected; GPS data recorded. Four or more satellites detected; GPS data are more accurate. En LED O icon (illustration shows control panel for the D90 digital camera) D The GPS Signal GPS data will be recorded only if the GP-1 is able to detect three or more satellites. If no signal is received from the GP-1 for over two seconds, the O icon will no longer be displayed in the control panel and no GPS data will be recorded. 11 Recording GPS Data En Page 2 of 4 2 To view GPS data, select GPS > Position in the camera setup menu (this option is not available with D2X, D2XS, D2HS, and D200 cameras). The current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) will be displayed (the example below shows the display for D90 digital cameras). D Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) The Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) received from the GPS satellite is recorded separately from the time provided by the camera clock. 12 Recording GPS Data Page 3 of 4 3 Take pictures. GPS data will be recorded with each photograph. En D Auto Meter Off If Enable is selected for GPS > Auto meter off in the setup menu for D3, D700, D300, and D90 cameras, the exposure meters will turn off automatically after the time specified in the camera Custom Settings menu. This reduces the drain on the battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded if the exposure meters are not activated until immediately before the picture is taken. Check that the O icon is displayed before shooting. The GP-1 periodically acquires GPS data when the camera or exposure meters are off, although the LED will not light. If no operations are performed for about three hours, the GP-1 will turn off. When a D2X, D2XS, D2HS, or D200 camera is connected, or a D3, D700, D300, or D90 camera is connected with Disable selected for GPS > Auto meter off, the exposure meters will not turn off while the GP-1 is connected. The drain on the camera battery can be reduced by turning the camera off when not in use. 13 Recording GPS Data En Page 4 of 4 4 To view the GPS data recorded with each photograph, press the K button and display the photographs full frame. The photo info display will contain a page listing GPS data for the current photograph. GPS data for D90 digital cameras 1 2 3 4 LATITUDE. LONGITUDE ALTITUDE TIME(UTC) : : : : : : : N 35 º 36. 371' E 1 39 º 43. 696' 35m 2008/09/15 01:15:29 N I KON D90 12/12 5 6 Latitude Longitude Altitude Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 14 Camera name Frame number/Total number of images Notes on the GP-1 The GP-1 does not supply the compass heading. Local geographic and atmospheric conditions may prevent or delay the acquisition of GPS data. The GP-1 may be unable to receive GPS data indoors, underground, or in the vicinity of large structures, trees, or other objects that block or reflect satellite signals. The positions of GPS satellites are continuously changing, preventing or delaying the acquisition of GPS data at certain hours of the day. The presence of cellular telephones or other devices that transmit on frequencies close to those of GPS satellites may also interfere with the acquisition of GPS data. Note that the GP-1 may take several minutes to reacquire a signal if the unit has not been used for an extended period or has been moved a great distance since GPS data were last received. En 15 Precautions for Use En · Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. · Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction ...