di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series digital images GPS receiver Users Guide Ver 1.1 Please visit our website www.di-gps.com for the latest version of the user guide di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S, D700, D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries. Fujifilm and S5 Pro are registered trademark or a trademark of FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.
Contents INTRODUCTION 3 WARNING / PRECAUTION FOR USE 4 PART NAMES 5 CONNECTOR CABLE 6 HOW TO MOUNT 7 CONNECT TO CAMERA 8 POWER MODE SWITCH 10 STATUS LED 10 LAST FIX REPEAT (“LFR”) 12 SPECIFICATIONS 13 WARRANTY 14 di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S, D700, D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver. di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver (digital images GPS) is specially designed for a DSLR (Digital Single-lens reflex) camera. It provides real time position (latitude, longitude, elevation) and the precise time (UTC time) information to your DSLR camera. It records the locations to each digital image file so that you will never forget the exact location where you took the pictures.
Warning / Precaution for Use Keep out of reach of children. This device contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device. Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the product and repair it yourself. Doing so may result in electric shock or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, send the unit to Dawn Technology Limited for inspection.
Part Names of di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver A – Power Mode Switch B – Status LED C – Cable to DSLR camera D – Flash Accessory Shoe Mount E – Camera Strap Mount di-GPS is a registered trademark or a trademark of Dawn Technology Limited Nikon D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3S, D3X, D300, D300S, D700, D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000 are registered trademark or a trademark of NIKON CORPORATION in the United States and/or other countries.
Connector Cable of di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver in three different models: 1. di-GPS Mini 3-MTK-S3 with circular 10 pin connector for D2HS, D2X, D2XS, D200, D3, D3X, D3S, D300, D300S and D700 2. di-GPS Mini 3-MTK-S9 with "L" shape rectangular 10pin connector for D90 3.
How to mount di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver to the camera di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver provides two mounting methods. It can be mounted on the flash accessory shoe or attached to the camera strap.
How to connect di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver to Camera Body Connect the DSLR camera and di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver as described below. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the cap from the 10 pin remote terminal on the camera body. 3. Connect di-GPS Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver to the camera’s 10 pin remote terminal with 10 pin connector. Do not use any extension cord.
satellites, it will take a few seconds for reacquisition even at weak signal environment. Note di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver cannot be turned on when the camera are not connected. Please refer to user manual of your DSLR for more information on taking photographs with a GPS receiver. Be sure to turn off your camera before disconnecting di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver. Do not connect or disconnect di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver while the camera is on.
Power Mode Switch Power Mode On AUTO DESCRIPTION di-GPS® continuously searches/locks to the satellites. It sends current GPS location to the camera when locked to satellites. If no fix available, it sends the last GPS position data in the memory to the camera until the new fix available. When metering system active: di-GPS® turns on automatically and starts to search satellites. It immediately sends the last fix in the memory to camera. It sends the current GPS position to camera once new fix available.
GPS data are only recorded when GPS icon displayed on the top of LCD panel of DSLR camera. Please make sure that GPS icon is displayed before shooting. Satellites in view di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver uses the second decimal place (000.0x, 0.0x) in the heading to represent the satellites in view (satellites used). second decimal Description place 1 No satellites in view. Repeats the last position in memory.
Last Fix Repeat (“LFR”) di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver continuously reports the last fix when the GPS signal is lost or the unit is out of the GPS coverage. With this new function, di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver is able to provide the last fixed GPS data with current UTC date/time to the DSLR camera even if there is no GPS signal, for example inside buildings. During initialization, di-GPS® Mini 3-MTK series GPS receiver needs to obtain a first fix before the LFR works properly.
Specifications General Chipset MTK MT3329 Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 66 channel all-in-view tracking Sensitivity -148dBm (Cold Start), -165 dBm tracking Accuracy (Open Sky) Position 10 meters, 2D RMS 5 meters, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled Velocity 0.1 m/s Time 1us synchronized to GPS time Datum WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary requirements) Reacquisition Less then 1 sec., average Hot start 1 sec., average Warm start 34 sec., average Cold start 45 sec.
Warranty Dawn Technology Limited guarantees its product, which is determined to be defective or faulty materials and workmanship, for a period of one year after the date of purchase. During the one-year warranty, Dawn Technology will repair or replace the product free of charges. Please keep your original invoice as proof of purchase.
