Nikon 6MWA0711-01 User Manual

Wireless Transmitter

User's Manual

What the WT-5 Can Do for You

This manual describes how to use the WT-5 to connect the camera to a computer or ftp server over a wireless network. Once a connection has been established, you can:

Upload existing photos and movies

FTP upload

ftp server

See the Network Guide, 041

Take or browse photos remotely

Camera control HTTP server

Camera Control Pro 2

See the Network Guide, 019 See the Network Guide, 022

Image transfer

Computer

See the Network Guide, 015

iPhone

Computer

Control multiple cameras

Synchronized release

See the Network Guide, 045

See “Wireless Connections” (05) for more information.

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Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with this Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Apple Public Source License

This product includes Apple mDNS source code that is subject to the terms of the Apple Public Source License located at URL http://developer.apple.com/opensource/.

This file contains Original Code and/or Modifications of Original Code as defined in and that are subject to the Apple Public Source License Version

2.0 (the ‘License’). You may not use this file except in compliance with the License. Please obtain a copy of the License at http://www.opensource.apple.com/license/apsl/ and read it before using this file.

The Original Code and all software distributed under the License are distributed on an ‘AS IS’ basis, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND APPLE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Please see the License for the specific language governing rights and limitations under the License.

For Your Safety

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.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

❚❚ WARNI NGS

A Do not disassemble

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, disconnect the camera power source and take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

A Cut power immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

A Keep dry

Do not immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

A Do not handle with wet hands

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

A Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

A Do not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the

devices are on or in use

Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

A Do not expose to high temperatures

Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts.

A Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel

This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff.

❚❚ Warning on use of wireless functions

Any users with implantable cardiac pacemakers should make this product apart from the pacemakers by 30 cm or longer.

The pacemakers may be influenced by radio waves radiated from this product.

In places where people may be close to one another such as crowded trains, turn off the power of the WT-5 or disable the wireless LAN feature.

This is because WT-5 may be close to people using medical devices including cardiac pacemakers or rearing aids and have bad influences on the medical devices.

Turn off this product or turn of all wireless communication functions, such as wireless LAN, where medical institutions prohibit use of this produc t. Turn off this product or turn of all wireless communication functions, such as wireless LAN, if a medical device is used nearby, even if use of this product is permitted by a relevant medical institution.

Failure to follow this instruction may have some influences on medical equipment to cause accidents by malfunctions. For details, contact the medical institutions where this product may be used.

Turn off this product or turn off the wireless communication functions, such as wireless LAN, when use of wireless or electronic devices in aircraft is prohibited.

This product may have bad influences on electronic devices to cause accidents. For details, contact airline companies operating aircraft where this product may be used.

If this product induces radio disturbance to other devices during use of some wireless feature, disable the wireless feature or stop using this product.

Failure to follow this instruction may have some influences on other devices to cause accidents by malfunctions.

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of September 2011 the following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

Nikon WT-5A

FCC ID: CGJ1148EA IC: 4634A-1148EA

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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 protection against harmful interference 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 interference 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 into 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.

Use of 5.15-5.25GHz band

5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

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Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.

Co-location

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. WT-5A has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Notice for Customers in the State of California, U.S.A.

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

Notices for Customers in Canada

IC RSS-Gen Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Use of 5.15-5.25GHz band

5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

Co-location

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

Notices for Customers in Europe

R&TTE Directive

We, the manufacturer (Nikon Corporation) hereby declare that this Wireless Transmitter (WT-5) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE FI

LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI

ES SE GB IS LI NO CH

* Outdoor use limited to 10mW eirp within the band 2454-2483.5MHz

Notice for Customers in France

Outdoor use of wireless tranceivers is prohibited within the band 2454-

2483.5MHz

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

The following apply only to users in European countries: This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

• 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.

Declaration of Conformity

A copy of the original DoC for our products as it relates to R&TTE can be found at the following website:

http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_WT-5.pdf

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.

DE GR HU IE IT LV LT

Notice for Customers in Thailand

This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.

Available Channels

The WT-5 is available in five versions, each destined for use in a different region in compliance with local regulations governing the use of wireless devices (for information on countries not listed in the following table, contact a Nikon representative). Use each model only in the region for which it is intended.

1–13

1–11

Channels

36–64,

100–140

36–64,

149–165

Not

supported

Versio n For use in

The 31 countries of the EU-EFTA (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

WT-5

WT-5A Brazil, Canada, U.S.A. 1–11

WT-5B Korea, Russia, Singapore 1–13 36–64

WT-5C China, Hong Kong 1–13 149–165

WT-5D

* Outdoor use prohibited in France.

Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom), Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa

Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Taiwan, Thailand

2.4 GHz band 5GHz band

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IEEE802.11a

The channels available for IEEE802.11a are listed below.

Channels

Vers ion Location Mode

Indoor

WT-5

Outdoor

Indoor

WT-5A

Outdoor

Indoor

WT-5B

Outdoor

Indoor

WT-5C

Outdoor

Infrastructure ✔✔✔—

Ad hoc ✔ — ✔ —

Infrastructure Prohibited Prohibited ✔ —

Ad hoc Prohibited — ✔ —

Infrastructure ✔✔— ✔

Ad hoc Prohibited ——✔

Infrastructure Prohibited ✔ — ✔

Ad hoc Prohibited ——✔

Infrastructure ✔✔——

Ad hoc ✔ ———

Infrastructure ✔✔——

Ad hoc ✔ ———

Infrastructure ———✔

Ad hoc ———✔

Infrastructure ———✔

Ad hoc ———✔

W52 W53 W56 W58

36–48 52–64 100–140 149–165

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What the WT-5 Can Do for You..........................................................ii

For Your Safety ........................................................................................ v

Notices......................................................................................................vii

Introduction 1

Connection Types...................................................................................3

Connecting the WT-5 ............................................................................4

Wireless Connections 5

Step 1: Getting Ready ......................................................................7

Step 2: Selecting the WT-5 .............................................................8

Step 3: The Connection Wizard .................................................... 8

Step 4: Network Settings ..............................................................16

Copying Profiles ................................................................................... 22

Appendices 25

Accessing the Camera........................................................................ 25

Creating Network Profiles with the Wireless Transmitter

Utility.................................................................................................... 33

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 45

Specifications ........................................................................................ 46

Index......................................................................................................... 48

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of an WT-5 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-5 is for use exclusively in the country of sale; operation in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed. Users who are unsure as to the country of purchase are requested to contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it where all those who use the product can read it.

The principal difference between the WT-5 and WT-5A/B/C/D is in the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all refercences to the WT-5 also apply to the WT-5A/B/C/D.

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the product.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before

using the device.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Background Knowledge

This manual assumes basic knowledge of ftp servers and local area networks (LANs). For more information on installing, configuring, and using devices in a network, contact the manufacturer or network administrator.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available online at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Illustrations

The camera shown in this manual is a D4. Save where otherwise noted, all software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays are taken from Windows 7 Ultimate or Mac OS X. Their actual appearance and content may vary with the operating system used. For information on basic computer operations, see the documentation provided with the computer or operating system.

Connection Types

The WT-5 offers a choice of the following connection types:

FTP upload Upload existing photos and movies to a

Image transfer

Camera control

HTTP server

Synchronized release

For more information, see the network guide supplied with the camera.

A FTP Servers

Servers can be configured using standard ftp services, such as IIS (Internet Information Services), available with supported operating systems. See the network guide supplied with the camera for more information. Image transfer and camera control do not support connection to computers on other networks via a router, Internet ftp connections and ftp servers running third-party software.

computer or ftp server, or upload new photos as they are taken.

Control the camera using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software and save new photos and movies directly to the computer.

View and take pictures remotely using a browser-equipped computer or iPhone.

Synchronize the shutter releases for multiple remote cameras with a master camera.

A HTTP Sever Mode

Internet connections are not supported in http server mode.

A Firewall Settings

Ports 21 and 32768 through 61000 are used for ftp, ports 22 and 32768 through 61000 for sftp, while image transfer and camera control modes use TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353. File transfer may be blocked if the server firewall is not configured to allow access to these ports.

Connecting the WT-5

q Open the camera’s

peripheral connector cover and rotate it up out of the way.

w Fully insert the W T-5

connector into the camera peripheral connector.

e Rotate the locking

wheel to lock the WT-5 in place.

D Power Source

The WT-5 is not equipped with a battery or power switch. Power is supplied from the camera.

A Connection Status

Connection status is shown by the LED on the WT-5.

LED Status

(glows green)

(flashes green)

(flashes yellow)

Connected.

Ready to connect.

Error.

LED

Wireless Connections

Follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network.

FTP upload

Step 1: Ready the camera and WT-5 (07)

Step 2: Select the WT-5 (08)

Step 3: Run the connection wizard (08)

Step 4: Adjust network settings (016)

FTP Upload (016)

Configure the server

Image transfer/

camera control

Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility

Image Transfer, Camera Control, and HTTP Server (019)

Pair the camera and computer

Connect

HTTP server

A Network Guide

For information on using a wireless network once the camera and WT-5 are connected, see the network guide supplied with the camera.

D Choosing a Power Source

To prevent the camera powering off unexpectedly during setup or data transfer, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter designated for use with your camera. For more information, see the camera manual.

D The Wireless Transmitter Utility

The Wireless Transmitter Utility must be installed on computers connecting to the camera in image transfer or camera control mode. See the network guide supplied with the camera for installation instructions.

A Synchronized Release

Network profiles are not required in synchronized release mode. For more information, see the network guide supplied with the camera.

A Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes

Wireless networks may be either infrastructure or ad hoc.

Infrastructure mode: Connection via a wireless LAN access point.

WT-5 Wireless LAN access point Computer

Ad hoc mode: A direct peer-to-peer connection.

WT-5 Computer

A Wireless LANs

These instructions are intended for customers with an existing wireless LAN, and in the case of infrastructure networks assume that the computer and access point are already connected to the network.

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Introduction

Connection Types

Connecting the WT-5

Wireless Connections