Nikon WT-6 User's Manual

User's Manual
Wireless Transmitter
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• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page v).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

What the WT-6 Can Do for You

FTP upload
Image transfer
ftp server
Computer
Camera control HTTP server
Camera Control Pro 2
Smart device
Computer
Starting from “Wireless Connections” (0 5), this manual describes how to use the WT-6 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
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See the Network Guide, 0 45 See the Network Guide, 014
Take or browse photos remotely
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See the Network Guide, 0 18 See the Network Guide, 021
Model Name: WT-6 (N1503) Model Name: WT-6A (N1526) Model Name: WT-6B (N1527) Model Name: WT-6C (N1528)
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Control multiple cameras
Synchronized release
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See the Network Guide, 049
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Trademark Information
Mac, OS X, and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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.
Memory Cards
Throughout this manual, XQD and CompactFlash memory cards are referred to as “memory cards”.
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.
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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
Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center 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 center for inspection.
A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this 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 injury or product malfunction due to 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. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.
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A Do not remain in contact with the camera for extended periods while the device is 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
❚❚ 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-6 or disable the wireless LAN feature.
This is because WT-6 may be close to people using medical devices including cardiac pacemakers or hearing 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.
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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 appearance and 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 is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the country of purchase.
Copyright
Comply with copyright notices. Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled:
• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due the design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence­exempt RSSs. 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.
Nikon WT-6A
FCC ID: CGJ1152EA IC: 4634A-1152EA
FCC CAUTION
1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may 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.
Notes on 5GHz band use
1. 5.15-5.25GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.
2. High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
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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.
Compliance with IC(RSS-210§A9.4.4)
Compliance with IC requirement RSS-210 A9.4.4 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-6A has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notice for Customers in Europe
R&TTE Directive
We, the manufacturer (Nikon Corporation) hereby declare that this Wireless Transmitter (WT-6) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE FI
FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT
LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI
ES SE GB IS LI NO CH TR
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and
prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.
• 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-6.pdf
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
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Available Channels
The WT-6 is available in four 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
Vers ion For us e in
The 32 countries of the EU-EFTA (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
WT-6
WT-6A
WT-6B Korea, Russia, Singapore 1–13 36–64
WT-6C China, Hong Kong, Malaysia 1–13 149–165
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom), Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Mexico, Panama, Taiwan, U.S.A.
2.4 GHz band 5GHz band
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5GHz band
The channels available for 5GHz band are listed below.
Channels
Versio n Location Mode
Indoor
WT-6
Outdoor
Indoor
WT-6A
Outdoor
Indoor
WT-6B
Outdoor
Indoor
WT-6C
Outdoor
Infrastructure ✔✔✔
Access point ————
Infrastructure Prohibited Prohibited
Access point ————
Infrastructure ✔✔
Access point ————
Infrastructure Prohibited Prohibited
Access point ————
Infrastructure ✔✔——
Access point ————
Infrastructure ✔✔——
Access point ————
Infrastructure ———
Access point ————
Infrastructure ———
Access point ————
W52 W53 W56 W58
36–48 52–64 100–140 149–165
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Table of Contents

What the WT-6 Can Do for You.......................................................... ii
For Your Safety ........................................................................................v
Notices......................................................................................................vii
Introduction 1
Connection Types...................................................................................3
Attaching the WT-6................................................................................4
Wireless Connections 5
Step 1: Getting Ready ......................................................................7
Step 2: Enable Camera Wireless ...................................................8
Step 3: The Connection Wizard .................................................... 8
Step 4: Network Settings ..............................................................16
Appendices 22
Accessing the Camera........................................................................ 22
Creating Network Profiles with the Wireless Transmitter
Utility.................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 40
Specifications ........................................................................................ 42
Index......................................................................................................... 44
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Introduction

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This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the device.
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Thank you for your purchase of a WT-6 wireless transmitter for compatible Nikon digital cameras. The WT-6 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-6 and WT-6A/B/C is in the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all refercences to the WT-6 also apply to the WT-6A/B/C.
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this manual:
Save where otherwise noted, it is assumed that default camera settings are used.
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. For information on setting up connections to a wireless networks in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and Mac OS X, see the online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility network profile creation software.
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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 Afric a: 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
Camera menus and operations are taken from the Nikon D5. The appearance and content of the software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays shown in this manual may vary with the operating system used. For information on basic computer operations, see the documentation provided with the computer or operating system.
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Connection Types

The WT-6 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.
A FTP Servers
Servers can be configured using standard ftp services available with supported operating systems, such as IIS (Internet Information Services); for more information, see the Network Guide. Connection to ftp networks via a router is supported, but Internet ftp connections and connection to ftp servers running third-party software are not.
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 smart device. 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
TCP ports 21 and 32768 through 61000 are used for ftp, TCP ports 22 and 32768 through 61000 for sftp, and TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353 for connections to computers. File transfer may be blocked if the server firewall is not configured to allow access to these ports.
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Attaching the WT-6

Network
indicator
Network indicator Status
I
(off)
Network functions disabled.
K
(green)
Waiting to connect.
H
(flashes green)
Connected.
H
(flashes amber)
Error.
q Open the camera’s
peripheral connector cover and rotate it up out of the way.
w Fully insert the WT-6
connector into the camera peripheral connector.
e Rotate the locking
wheel to lock the WT-6 in place.
D Power Source
The WT-6 is not equipped with a battery or power switch. Power is supplied from the camera.
A Connection Status
Connection status is shown by the camera network indicator.
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