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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your Remote Commander. Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Inserting the battery Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Preventing unintentional operations Shooting Shooting a still image Shooting a video Adjusting the camera focus Zooming the camera 1
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your Remote Commander. Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Inserting the battery Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Preventing unintentional operations Shooting Shooting a still image Shooting a video Adjusting the camera focus Zooming the camera 1
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Indicator activities Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function About this unit Notes on use Specifications Trademarks Troubleshooting The Remote Commander fails to work. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 2
Indicator activities Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function About this unit Notes on use Specifications Trademarks Troubleshooting The Remote Commander fails to work. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 2
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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Supported camera models This unit is Remote Commander which is compatible with the Bluetooth function. For the camera models that can connect to the unit, visit the following website. https://www.sony.net/dics/p1bt/ 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Supported camera models This unit is Remote Commander which is compatible with the Bluetooth function. For the camera models that can connect to the unit, visit the following website. https://www.sony.net/dics/p1bt/ 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3
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...* 6. LOCK switch 10. About the built-in Bluetooth antenna The Remote Commander is equipped with your camera. When you operate the Remote Commander, keep your hand away from the section to the position suitable for your purpose. MOVIE/STILL switch 9. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Identifying the parts 1. Indicator Indicates the camera's operational state...
...* 6. LOCK switch 10. About the built-in Bluetooth antenna The Remote Commander is equipped with your camera. When you operate the Remote Commander, keep your hand away from the section to the position suitable for your purpose. MOVIE/STILL switch 9. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Identifying the parts 1. Indicator Indicates the camera's operational state...
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Related Topic Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function Preventing unintentional operations Inserting the battery Supported camera models Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Indicator activities 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 5
Related Topic Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function Preventing unintentional operations Inserting the battery Supported camera models Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Indicator activities 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 5
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The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. Remote Commander (1) Lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) (1) Set of printed documentation 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 6 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. Remote Commander (1) Lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) (1) Set of printed documentation 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 6 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer.
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... the battery.) 3 Turn the battery cover until you reach "CLOSE." 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 7 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Inserting the battery Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) into the battery chamber of the Remote Commander. 1 Place a coin, or similar object, into the groove of the battery cover on...
... the battery.) 3 Turn the battery cover until you reach "CLOSE." 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 7 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Inserting the battery Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) into the battery chamber of the Remote Commander. 1 Place a coin, or similar object, into the groove of the battery cover on...
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... pair them together (device registration). Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Connect the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function, you start, check that the Remote Commander's LOCK switch is complete, [Paired.] ...confirmation message appears on the camera's screen, proceed to the opposite of a procedure for at the same time for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. If this happens, redo the procedure from the beginning. 8 Note The following is an example...
... pair them together (device registration). Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Connect the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function, you start, check that the Remote Commander's LOCK switch is complete, [Paired.] ...confirmation message appears on the camera's screen, proceed to the opposite of a procedure for at the same time for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. If this happens, redo the procedure from the beginning. 8 Note The following is an example...
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In the following situations, pair the Remote Commander and the camera again. When using the Remote Commander to operate a different camera (After having connected the Remote Commander with a different camera, you also must pair the Remote Commander and the original camera again when connecting to the original camera.) When the camera's network settings have been reset If the Remote Commander is not used for a period of time during a Bluetooth connection, (no Bluetooth connection) may appear on the camera's screen. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 9
In the following situations, pair the Remote Commander and the camera again. When using the Remote Commander to operate a different camera (After having connected the Remote Commander with a different camera, you also must pair the Remote Commander and the original camera again when connecting to the original camera.) When the camera's network settings have been reset If the Remote Commander is not used for a period of time during a Bluetooth connection, (no Bluetooth connection) may appear on the camera's screen. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 9
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To enable the buttons, slide the LOCK switch to the position to the "LOCK" position. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Preventing unintentional operations You can disable all the buttons on the Remote Commander in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry it around. 1 Slide the LOCK switch to the opposite of "LOCK." 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 10
To enable the buttons, slide the LOCK switch to the position to the "LOCK" position. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Preventing unintentional operations You can disable all the buttons on the Remote Commander in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry it around. 1 Slide the LOCK switch to the opposite of "LOCK." 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 10
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Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a still image. 1 Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to the "STILL" position. 2 Press the Shutter-release/REC ... down to focus, and then press it all the way down to shoot. When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on . Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Shooting a still image Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth® function 11
Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a still image. 1 Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to the "STILL" position. 2 Press the Shutter-release/REC ... down to focus, and then press it all the way down to shoot. When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on . Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Shooting a still image Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth® function 11
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When recording starts, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on. When recording stops, the indicator turns off. To stop recording, press the Shutter-release/REC button again. Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a video. 1 Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to a camera with the Bluetooth® function Shooting a still image 13 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Shooting a video Operate the Remote Commander connected to the "MOVIE" position. 2 Press the Shutter-release/REC button ( ). Video recording starts.
When recording starts, the Remote Commander's indicator turns on. When recording stops, the indicator turns off. To stop recording, press the Shutter-release/REC button again. Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth function to shoot a video. 1 Slide the MOVIE/STILL switch to a camera with the Bluetooth® function Shooting a still image 13 Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Shooting a video Operate the Remote Commander connected to the "MOVIE" position. 2 Press the Shutter-release/REC button ( ). Video recording starts.
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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Adjusting the camera focus Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to adjust the camera focus. Note To adjust the camera focus, you must place the camera in manual focus mode. 1 Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the "FOCUS" position. 2 Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to adjust the camera focus. Related Topic 15
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Adjusting the camera focus Operate the Remote Commander connected to a camera with the Bluetooth function to adjust the camera focus. Note To adjust the camera focus, you must place the camera in manual focus mode. 1 Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the "FOCUS" position. 2 Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to adjust the camera focus. Related Topic 15
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Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Zooming the camera 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 16
Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Zooming the camera 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 16
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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Zooming the camera Operate the Remote Commander connected to zoom in electronic power zoom. If the digital zoom function of the camera is turned on the camera or lens. The zoom function works with the Bluetooth function to zoom in/out the camera. 1 Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the "ZOOM" position. 2 Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to a camera with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out the camera. Note The zoom speed varies depending on , digital zooming will be performed. 17
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Zooming the camera Operate the Remote Commander connected to zoom in electronic power zoom. If the digital zoom function of the camera is turned on the camera or lens. The zoom function works with the Bluetooth function to zoom in/out the camera. 1 Slide the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the "ZOOM" position. 2 Press the Focus/Zoom button (+/-) ( ) to a camera with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out the camera. Note The zoom speed varies depending on , digital zooming will be performed. 17
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Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Adjusting the camera focus 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 18
Related Topic Connecting the Remote Commander and a camera with the Bluetooth® function Adjusting the camera focus 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 18
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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Indicator activities The Remote Commander's indicator lights/flashes in accordance with the Remote Commander operation or the operation or state of the camera as described below: Lights when the camera comes into focus by the auto focus ...pressing the Shutter-release/REC button while video recording is in progress when pairing succeeds when the camera receives focus/zoom (+/-) signals from the Remote Commander Flashes while pairing is in progress while the self-timer is in operation Flashes rapidly when the camera fails to receive operation signals from...
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Indicator activities The Remote Commander's indicator lights/flashes in accordance with the Remote Commander operation or the operation or state of the camera as described below: Lights when the camera comes into focus by the auto focus ...pressing the Shutter-release/REC button while video recording is in progress when pairing succeeds when the camera receives focus/zoom (+/-) signals from the Remote Commander Flashes while pairing is in progress while the self-timer is in operation Flashes rapidly when the camera fails to receive operation signals from...
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Related Topic Supported camera models 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20 For details about the camera's C1 or AF-ON button, refer to the camera's C1 or AF-ON button. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function By pressing the Remote Commander's C1 or AF-ON button, you can activate the function assigned to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
Related Topic Supported camera models 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20 For details about the camera's C1 or AF-ON button, refer to the camera's C1 or AF-ON button. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Activating the camera's C1 or AF-ON function By pressing the Remote Commander's C1 or AF-ON button, you can activate the function assigned to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
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... 2019 Sony Corporation 21 Depending on use When using this unit in contact with your body or clothing, thoroughly rinse it away with an adhesive strip. Notes on the battery chamber before disposal. To dispose of the post production period, even a new battery may have a shorter life. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Notes...
... 2019 Sony Corporation 21 Depending on use When using this unit in contact with your body or clothing, thoroughly rinse it away with an adhesive strip. Notes on the battery chamber before disposal. To dispose of the post production period, even a new battery may have a shorter life. Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Notes...
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Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Specifications Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.) 33 mm × 116.5 mm × 15.1 mm (1 5/16 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 5/8 in.) Mass (Approx.) 35 g (1.3 oz) (Without the battery) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22
Help Guide Remote Commander RMT-P1BT Specifications Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.) 33 mm × 116.5 mm × 15.1 mm (1 5/16 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 5/8 in.) Mass (Approx.) 35 g (1.3 oz) (Without the battery) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4-748-144-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22