User's Manual

Advanced Operations 45
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filters. If you did meter with ND filters, you must use "none" setting for ND filters in Advanced Bulb
Ramping mode - otherwise ND filters will be applied twice, and the resulting exposures will be incorrect.
8.3 Setup Menu
Promote Control is an advanced, highly functional remote control solution that offers the flexibility to
meet all your remote control needs. The Promote Control "Setup Menu" allows you to configure the unit
and setup the workflow to match your unique situations.
To access the Promote Control "Setup Menu", press and hold the "Left" button, and simultaneously press
the "Right" button. You may also enter "Setup Menu" by pressing and holding "Left" and "Right" buttons
simultaneously.
The "Setup Menu" is a series of screens each of which controls one setup value. Use the "Left" and
"Right" keys to move between setup screens. Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to change values displayed
on the screens. When finished making changes, press the "Center" key to return to the mode setting
screens.
As with all Promote Control settings, the "Setup Menu" values are saved whenever the Promote Control
powers down, and are restored each time it powers back on. Most "Setup Menu" values default to
settings that work well in standard applications. Before changing any "Setup Menu" value, be sure to
read the rest of this chapter to learn about all of Promote Control’s possibilities. The information in this
chapter will help you can get the most from your unit.
8.3.1 Screen Contrast
Default: 10
Use this setting to adjust the unit display contrast when needed. Adjusting the contrast may be required
when using the device in extremely low temperatures. No adjustment should be required under normal
operating conditions.
If the contrast value has been set too high, or too low, it may become difficult to even see the display to
correct the setting. In this situation, try looking at the display from different angles.
8.3.2 Use a Separate Cable for Shutter Release
Default: No
Set this value to "Yes" if you plan on using an optional shutter cable. This adds additional functionality to
your Promote Control and makes the shutter release faster.
If this value is set to "Yes", and a shutter cable is not connected, the camera may not take pictures when
requested. Make sure the shutter cable is connected and is fully inserted.