Epson P-6000, P-7000 Owner's Manual

Epson P-6000/7000 Tethering feature manual 11/10/2009 Rev.

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1. Tethering

Tethering is a feature to transfer captured image in real time from a Digital Still Camera (DSC) while
connected to a P-6000/7000 PhotoViewer. Tethering allows photographers to instantly view and save images
to the viewer as they are shot, streamlining the process of creating backup files and evaluating images in
studio or on location.

1.1. Target DSLR

a) Only Nikon and Canon DSLRs are supported. Others makes are not supported.
b) The following is a list of DSLRs which have been confirmed to work with Tethering.

Table 1. Target DSLRs

Make Model Name DSLR USB Settings

D700, D90, No Setting NIKON
D3X, D3, D300, D300S MTP/PTP, Mass Storage

CANON EOS 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark III, 5D

Mark II, 50D, 40D, Digital Rebel T1i

c) Note: Other Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras may work, but they have not been evaluated. Some of

the features may not work.

1.2. Important Notes

a) Even thought the camera models listed in this document support tethering, we cannot guarant ee the

successful results when transferring files from the camera to viewer. Therefore, result may very from
camera to camera. Epson has confirmed that all captured images were transferred while the 2
devices were connected via USB. As long as the 2 devices maintain an active USB connection proper
file transfer should occur. It is strongly recommended that you compare the images on the viewer with
the images on the Cameras memory card to ensure all files have been properly transferred before
you erase the images on the memory card.

b) Select “MTP/PTP” as USB Mode of your camera if your camera has USB settings. Mass Storage is

not supported.
c) For Tethering use the USB cable provided by DSLR maker to connect the DSLR to a PC.
d) Memory Card must be in the DSLR. Memory card must have enough free space. Use Slot 1 if your

DSLR has multiple card slots.
e) P-6000/7000 must have HDD free space larger than 512 MB.
f) P-6000/7000 may become very hot if you use it in the Travel pouch. Please be careful. Never put P-

6000/7000 into the Travel pouch when you use it with the AC Adapter.

1.3. How to use

a) Connect a DSLR to the Host connector of P-6000 / 7000.
b) Turn on the DSLR and P-6000 / 7000.
c) Select [USB Device] and press Right key.
d) Select [Tether to Camera (PTP)]. And press OK key to start.
e) Tethering Screen will be appeared. Follow instructions on the screen.

1.4. Features

1.4.1. File Transfer

1.4.1.1. Destination Folder

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a) Destination folder of Tethering is a new card folder. The new card folder is created if there is no

Card folder which is created for Tethering. If there is a Card Folder of the same day which is
created for the Tethering, use the Card folder as destination.

b) One card folder can hold up to 1000 files.

1.4.1.2. Transferred Files and Folders

a) All newly created file on the USB connection is transferred. All folders are ignored. Any files are

transferred even though it is not supported files. Any files which are in the memory card from the
beginning are not transferred.

1.4.1.3. Transfer

a) While transferring, a progress bar is shown. No operation is available while transferring files.

1.4.1.4. Disconnection

a) If USB cable is disconnected while camera and P-6000/7000 is connected, file transfer is not

guaranteed. Follow the instruction on the screen.

1.4.2. Battery Low Beep

a) Guide beep sounds per one second when P-6000/7000’s battery is low and LCD is turned off.

Please end tethering at this point.

1.4.3. Free Space Limitation

a) Tethering is aborted when viewer’s HDD free space becomes lower than 512MB.

1.4.4. Shooting

1.4.4.1. Capture Control

a) OK key will take picture(s).
b) Release button on the DSLR may work.
c) When a picture is taken, the picture will be transferred. Then, the image will be shown on the

Preview screen.

1.4.5. Preview

1.4.5.1. Preview

a) Transferred image is shown in Preview screen.
b) If a new image is transferred, the new image is shown automatically.
c) Zoom is available. OK key will show zoom area. Press BACK key and return to the Tethering

screen to take a picture with OK key.
d) Transferred images can be shown with left and right key.
e) Display key is available for information display.
f) Rating is available.
g) Display order is Date Descending with Sort by Extension. Supported image only.
h) RAW image is shown by “screen-nail”. No processing for display regardless of setting.
i) Color space of LOD has to be controlled following displayed image.
j) Auto rotation is always disabled.

1.5. Troubleshooting

1.5.1. Error Messages

1.5.1.1. This USB device is not supported.

a) Confirm your Camera make and model. The P-6000/7000 can be tethered to Nikon and Canon

DSC only.
b) Confirm your Camera settings. If your camera has USB setting, select PTP or similar options

as “MTP/PTP”. If your camera is not PTP compliant, it is not supported.

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