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1. before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the period of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata Firmware upgrading The Pro can be firmware upgraded FT annan Solmeta Utility exe WMS CONS Microsoft se 1 Click the from the CD provided from the package Connect the Pro device to your computer with your data connecting cable Turn off the Pro Press firmly Power button and MENU button together You can see the backlight is on Open the application software Solmeta Utility aes 13 S LACTAa Solmeta Utility E x y Port Configuration Download Gps Data Gps Data Path Browse Download Data Erase Memory D imy Documents EiUpgrade 2009 10 13 Firmware Upgrade Warning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the period of downloading II Firmware Path C Browse D iMy Documents Someta PROSTIA Download Updata 1 7 Choose the right port 1 See page 12 8 9 Click the Browse button to find the upgrade files Solmeta Geotagger PRO V1 0 in your computer II III 10 Then click Download Updata button to upgrade IV During this period the backlight is flashing Please wait for2. a few minutes Download the data You can download the recorded GPS Logger data to your computer 1 Turn on the Pro 2 Connect the Pro to your computer 3 Choose the proper COM port I 4 Browse and choose the file you want to save your data Il III 5 Click Download Data to down the logger data recorded in the pro IV 14 S LACTa x F Solmeta Utility E Port Configuration Language Port COM1 English Check Info p Firmware Upgrade SS Warning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the period of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata P Solaeta_ 2009924 txt RFA KFO ABE BAO SEV ew GPRHC 00 downcompletel download802dE A GPRHC 094052 555 A 2231 1619 N 11355 6985 8 20 351 18 110969 Ax6E S PTNTHPR 59 8 N 2 2 N 2 2 N A 6A SEPRHC 664059 555 A 2231 1614 N 11355 6996 0 31 354 33 110969 Ax68 S PTNTHPR 59 8 N 2 2 N 2 2 N A 6A SGPRHC 064119 555 A 2231 1533 N 11355 1038 0 31 344 92 110969 Ax63 S PTNTHPR 59 7 N 2 2 N 2 2 N A 6A SGPRHC 664139 606 A 2231 1458 N 11355 1074 E 0 69 115 22 110969 Ax66 SPTNTHPR 59 5 N 2 2 N 1 7 N A 6C GPRHC 664159 606 A 2231 1457 N 11355 1069 6 37 318 09 110989 Ax
3. allowing the user to select the metering system to stay On or auto Off when GPS signals are received to reduce power consumption 5 S LACTA LCD Display overview 1 Function indicator 2 GPS indicator 3 Battery indicator 4 Latitude longitude indicator 5 Data indicator LON ds W west E east 50 CONE i 92655 s LAT Latitude S south N north EC dz o r GPS a 38 8 ALT Altitude unit meter ea m the SPE Speed unit km h TIM GPS GPS drza TN az ISIE Els OC Ww wae to it eo GPS Imma nana E DAT Date UTC TIM Time UTC S LACTA a3 v o rra GPS drza t SATI ed itd SAT The numbers of satellite which are used for signal acquisition 377 I DIR GPS QUO dz ha da l DIR The numbers indicates the compass heading information m de 35 8 GRA Gradienter The numbers in the left is the pitching angle data the numbers in the right is the roll angle date and the bar immediately in the position left of the numbers indicates the status of the object MEN GPS or ss HOP MEM Memroy The numbers indicates the used memory capacity in percent dez rr 4 007 ses MLS CON Continuous icon indicates the Pro continues to record the GPS data in logging mode GPS indicator GPS Icon indicates the Geotagger Pro is receiving a signal or not A flashing GPS icon indicates th
4. design The Pro will turn on when the camera is turned on and will turn off when the camera is turned off For mode setting see page 4 Indoor Lock GPS signal fixing ability Built in a 8MB flash memory can be used as a GPS Data Logger Also for use with other digital cameras with hot shoe each time the camera takes a picture with the Pro attached the device automatically records GPS data in its memory the GPS data information can later be matched with the photos by software Firmware upgradeable NOTE Universal Time Coordinated UTC The UTC data is provided by the GPS and is independent of the camera clock Indoor Lock GPS signal fixing ability It is a unique feature of Solmeta GPS products The feature allows the Pro device to continuously to supply location information to the camera even if the signals from GPS satellites are blocked If you should enter a place such as a building where the roof blocks the signals from the GPS satellites the Pro device memorizes the last location fix and sends this location to the camera for each photograph taken Once you leave the covered area the Pro device will automatically reacquire the GPS signal and will continue to record the new location information to the files on your camera as usual The default is Lock Disable Lock function please see page 5 SOLMETA Packing List 1xGeotagger Pro GPS Unit 1xProtection bag 1xY 1 cable for connection to cameras with 10 pin remot
5. 68 SPTNTHPR 46 9 N 7 1 N 36 4 N A 7D GPRHC 094219 098 A4 2231 1425 N 11355 1098 E 2 40 349 14 110909 Ax 6E SPTNTHPR 295 2 N 7 1 N 5 8 N Ax72 GPRHC 664238 098 A 2231 1428 N 11355 1114 E 8 73 221 07 110909 Ax6A SPTNTHPR 46 7 N 5 3 N 4 8 N Ax69 GPRHC 004258 098 4 2231 1325 N 11355 1144 E 8 35 278 84 110909 Ax66 SPTNTHPR 274 0 N 6 7 N 8 0 N Ax74 GPRHC 004318 099 A 2231 1406 N 11355 1183 E 2 52 300 35 119909 Ex6D SPTNTHPR 45 9 N 9 8 N 7 6 N A 6A GPRHC 664337 099 4 2231 1214 N 11355 1894 E 4 20 GPRHC 033523 233 A 2234 2660 N 11489 9908 E 8 10 182 39 140989 Ax 65 SPTNTHPR 294 6 N 10 8 N 3 5 N Ax66 GPRHC 633534 098 A 2234 2654 N 11489 9937 E 8 13 64 24 140989 Dx51 SPTNTHPR 294 7 N 10 8 N 3 5 N Ax66 GPRHC 633554 098 A 2234 2629 N 11418 0015 E 8 06 1091 33 148909 Dx 65 SPTNTHPR 295 5 N 10 3 N 3 5 N Ax6E GPRHC 033614 098 A4 2234 2650 N 11410 0019 E 8 15 255 73 148909 Dx 64 SPTNTHPR 294 8 N 10 8 N 3 5 N Ax66 GPRHC 033633 0980 A4 2234 2634 N 11410 0024 E 0 06 95 63 140909 Ax55 SPTNTHPR 354 3 N 10 8 N 8 8 N Ax 6B GPRHC 633653 000 A 2234 2626 N 11410 0025 E 0 09 64 54 140989 Ax54 RN Data of hot shoe triggered as below flash GPRMC 030223 570 A 2231 1466 N 11355 0952 E 0 40 156 78 131009 A 65 GPGGA 030223 570 2231 1466 N 11355 0952 E 1 04 4 3 39 5 M 2 6 M 0000 71 PTNTHPR 319 4 N 69 7 N 82 4 N A 7C 15 S LACTAa Erase memory 1
6. SOLMETA Geotagger Pro User s Manual ce ZF N soLmeta a a Shenzhen Solmeta Technology Co Ltd Address Room 327 Building 5 Zhongxing Industrial Chuangye Road Nanshan District Shenzhen China Tel 0755 27809717 Fax 0755 27809719 Email info solmeta com Website www solmeta com Version updated on 2009 12 30 SOLMETA Introduction Thank you for purchasing Solmeta Geotagger Pro GPS unit a geo tagging device especially for Nikon cameras which the GPS information can be directly inputted the GPS data information such as latitude longitude altitude and Coordinated Universal Time UTC can be automatically written in the photo files And it also can be used as a GPS Data Logger with 8MB flash memory Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use Unique Features Used with a Nikon camera the Geotagger Pro provides real time position latitude longitude altitude and UTC time information to your DSLR camera and records the locations to each digital image files taken by your camera Equipped with 3 axis electronic compass which can record the heading and pitching angle and roll angle Its magnetic delination is adjustable Easy to read LCD display showing real time related information Built in internal rechargeable battery lasting up to 10 hours Automatically switch over to Nikon camera for power source when the device is in low on power Auto Power on off
7. Turn on the Pro device 2 Connect Pro device to your computer with data cable provided 3 Select the proper COM port 4 Click the Erase Memory button Te Port Configuration r Language Baud Rate 4300 y pen Stop English y 1 Version Memory Check Info Download Gps Data Erasing Memory TTT TTT TTT Time 00 00 02 J Firmware Upgrade Erase plan Gps Data Path D WorkContentsisol Warning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the period of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata Warranty e Solmeta Technology Co Limited guarantees its product from manufacturing defects and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase During the one year warranty Solmeta Technology will repair or replace the product free of charge Please keep your original invoice as proof of purchase e Customers who have products covered under the warranty are required to contact Solmeta Technology by e mail for troubleshooting issues before returning the product e Customers are responsible for shipping and insurance charges for returning the product to Solmeta Technology e Charges will be imposed for repairing product which is out of warranty coverage or invalid w
8. arranty e The guarantee is not valid if defect is due to damage caused by incorrect use poor maintenance or if persons not authorized by Solmeta Technology have carried out alterations or repairs e For the device to be used correctly the user should strictly adhere to all instructions included in the user guide and should abstain from any actions or uses that are described as undesired or which are warned against in the user guide 16 S LACTA Information in this document is subject to change without notice Solmeta Technology reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Specifications GPS Chipset SiRF Star Ill Frequency L1 1575 42 MHz C A Code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 channel all in view tracking Tracking sensitivity Position Horizontal 159dBm 10 meters 2D RMS 1 5 meters 2D RMS SBAS corrected WASS EGNOS MSAS Velocity 0 1m sec Time 1 micro second synchronized to GPS time Datum WGS 84 GPS Protocol NMEA 0138 ASCII Baud Rate 4 800 bps Hot start 1 sec average Warm start 38 sec average Cold start 42 sec average Reacauisition Acceleration Limit 0 1 sec average Less than 4g Altitude Limit 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Velocity Limit 515 meters sec 1 000 knots max Jerk Limit 20 m
9. at the Pro is sesearching for a GPS signal A static GPS icon indicates that the Pro is providing the GPS data to the camera Battery indicator The icon indicates the battery level When the internal battery of the Pro is low battery icon will flash When internal battery of the Pro is extremely low the battery icon will flash and users can hear beep tone For Nikon camera users the Pro will automatically switch to use the camera battery once its own battery is depleted 7 S LACTA Others Backlight is automatically on with every button press lt will turn off automatically after 6 seconds Beep tone Short press the button for 1 second and you will hear one beep Long press the button for 2 3 second no beep Automatically cycle display in over 3 minutes without pressing button LON LAT TIM DIR 2 seconds for one display Setting up instruction Fix the Pro with GPS satellites signal To geta quick fix please take the Pro and your camera to an open outside space and stand still before connecting the Pro with camera Holding the Pro in one of your hand still will enable faster acquisition process Turn it on then wait for the GPS signal to be fixed The GPS icon displayed on the LCD first will be flashing a flasing GPS icon indicates that the GPS device is searching for satellite signal and after a while the GPS icon will be static this means that the GPS signal on the Pro is now fixed The LCD will now display re
10. e terminals 1xY 2 cables for connection to cameras with accessory terminals such as Nikon D90 or D5000 1xUSB cable for charging and data transmission 1xCamera strap adapter 1xOne CD containing user s manual and software utilities Optional item for non Nikon cameras 1x Flash hot shoe adapter Supported Cameras The Pro can be used with the following cameras Camera Required cable D3 D700 D300 D2X lt D2XS D2HS D200 Y 1 D90 D5000 Y 2 3 S LACTA Product Overview N gt ENTER MENU NS use SOLAETa oe l Power Switch and Auto Power on off mode setting button ENTER Setting Magnetic Declination adjustment button MENU Menu selection Compass Calibration back to main menu Disable Auto Power on off mode button USB Port Charging and data connecting Button Instruction Power Switch Button Press the power switch button for 2 second to turn the Pro device on or off ENTER Button Short press to setting confirm Long press for 2 seconds for Magnetic Declination adjustment See page10 MENU Button Short press for select function Long press for 2 seconds for compass calibration Auto Power on off mode setting Quickly Press the Power Switch Button a beep will be heard and a AUTO will be displayed in the LCD this mean
11. eady to supply the current position If there is no blinking GPS icon check the connection and make sure the device is powered on To improve the GPS data accuracy we suggest holding the camera steady for a few minutes when initially fixing the signal this is especially important for the value of altitude The Pro may require a longer time to obtain a position fix when first started up Initial fix can take around two minutes or even longer in a weak signal environment Following the initial fix signal acquisition in the same location is much faster even if the Pro has been manually turned off around 20 seconds An open sky outdoor environment will enable even faster acquisition process Some Nikon cameras have an auto meter off option that is also a power saving method We suggest adjusting it to 30 seconds or more to avoid missing the GPS data during acquisition or half press the shutter to activate the GPS when taking a photo 9 SOLMETA Compass Calibration Procedure Why calibrate The compass in the Pro is sensitive to nearby magnetic objects that could cause measuring error To compensate for this error it is sometime necessary to perform an calibration If the compass is accurate there is no need to perform the calibration How to calibrate 1 Mount the Pro onto the camera s hot shoe and turn the Pro and the camera on 2 Long press MENU button for 2 seconds LCD display as below 3 Rotate
12. lated information latitude longitude time compass heading Connecting the Pro with camera 1 Turn the camera off 2 Mount the Pro onto the hot shoe or attach to the camera strap see the photo instruction below 3 Insert the 10 pin connector of Y 1 into the camera s 10 pin remote terminal and tighten the locking nut for cameras with 10 pin Remote Terminals OR insert the 8 pin connector of Y 2 into the GPS terminals of Nikon D90 and D5000 be sure that the connector is in the correct orientation Do not force the connector and ensure the pins line up in the correct way Then insert the mini USB connector of Y 1 or Y 2 into the USB terminal of the Pro 4 Turn the camera On a GPS icon will be displayed in the control panel on top of the camera and as soon as the icon will stay steady the photos you are taking will be recorded with geographical information Camera GPS ICON indication No GPS icon Not connected with the camera GPS icon Flashing Not fixed signal searching GPS icon displayed GPS fixed 8 S LACTA Mounting the Pro on the camera Fixing the Pro onto the hot shoe of the camera Using the adapter and camera strap Notes 1 If the Pro unit is properly connected the camera will display a blinking GPS icon in the top LCD control panel as the GPS receiver is searching for a signal The icon will stop blinking when a signal has been established and the Pro is r
13. nto the memory 5 Download the data to your pc by using the Solmeta Utility exe provided in the CD then match photos with the GPS data by software provided in mini CD GPS Data Logger function 1 Power On the device 2 Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package 3 Install the USB driver Pro driver set up exe from the CD provided in the package 4 Using the application software Solmate Utility exe provided in the CD to download the log data to the PC the data will be saved as Solmeta TIME txt eg Solmeta_2009923 txt and can then easily be exported the data to Google Earth Picassa Panoramio etc Please go to the relevant websites for further information Setting Continuous Record Mode 1 Select this interface by press the Menu Button ES 00 0 00 2 Press the Enter Button the CON icon and time will be flashing 3 Press Menu Button to select the record time 0 05 0 10 0 15 30 1 00 2 00 4 00 8 00 16 00 32 00 con OFF 4 Press Enter button to confirm 11 S LACTA Software installation 8 configuration Install the Pro driver Install the Pro driver from the CD provided in the package CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3 4 40 exe A CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP CSP aA exe tetas 141 Setup exe H Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different on every computer Before using Solmeta Utility please confirm the COM port numbers created by your computer and pro
14. s the Pro is in the Auto Power on off mode Short press the MENU button to disable the Auto power on off mode 4 SOLMETA Disable Indoor Lock function setting 1 Please select the screen display shown as below LAT appears GPS LAT pza o r m 2 Short Press Enter button a beep will be heard and the display screen shown as below LOC icon is flashing GPS a Va 3 Then short press the Menu button to select UNLOC the UNLOC icon is flasing on the screen as below GPS drza 0 mH UN bn al 7 4 Then short press Enter button to confirm Charging 1 Connect the Pro device with a computer or the optional AC adaptor using the supplied USB cable 2 Make sure the computer provides power Full charging time for the Pro is around two and half hours 3 The Pro can be turned on or turn off when in charging but only when on the battery indicator is displayed in the LCD 4 When the internal battery is fully charged disconnect the Pro from the computer or AC outlet NOTE The built in rechargeable battery can not be replaced by users it needs to be replaced by our professional technician if it needs servicing We are not responsible for any loss caused by the improper usage of the Pro Auto Meter off D3 D3X D3S D700 D300 D90 D5000 Nikon added a new GPS function to the D3 D3X D3S D700 D300 and D90 The new function resolved a battery drain issue by
15. sec 3 SAXISELECTRONICCOMPASS OOOO Magnetic Measuring scope 50A m Azimuth Range 0 359 Accuracy 5 Resolution 3 17 SOLMETA Battery 500mAh Li ion Operation Current Lower than 60mA Charging Current 300mA Operating temperature 10C 50 2F 122F Humidity Operational up to 95 non condensing Dimension 56 L mmX36 W mm X 19 H mm 2 2 L x 1 4 W x 0 7 H Weight 50g 1 8 oz 12 pin USB port Nikon 10 pin port Nikon 8 pin port for Nikon D90 USB charging port 92 5mm remote port Precautions e Do not open disassemble or repair the product by yourself under any circumstances Doing so may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty e Do not expose the product to extremely high temperatures which can cause permanent damage For example leaving the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures e Do not handle with wet hands immerse in or expose to water or rain Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Keep away from fire or flammable gas e Turn Off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from this product remove the GPS connector immediately and send it back to Solmeta Company For more information please visit our website at www solmeta com 18 S LACTA
16. the Pro device 360 clockwise slowly during this period ensure you keep Pro level Take as much as 30 seconds to complete a circle 4 With the Pro mounted on the hot shoe turn camera forward through 180 and return the camera to its original position Take as much as 30 seconds to complete a circle 5 Press MENU button again to confirm 6 Repeat 3 4 5 steps one or two times if necessary Magnetic declination adjustment 1 Turn on the Pro device 2 Long press ENTER Button for 2 seconds LCD displays as below PI nv 3 Point the Pro to the True North see picture above you should find the True North in you location with help of map or other compass and keep it level to the ground 4 Continue to hold the Pro pointing the true North for approximately 20 seconds until the GPS icon blinks The magnetic declination has been calibrated 10 SOLMETA System Reset If the compass is not accurate after the self calibration it should be reset With the Pro device switched on firmly press both the ENTER and MENU button together for about 2 seconds The screen will display as below MEM Other digital camera with hot shoe 1 Fix the Pro with GPS satellites signal same as the using of Nikon camera 2 Turn the camera off 3 Mount the Pro onto the hot shoe same as when using a Nikon camera 4 Turn the camera on and take pictures then each time you press the shutter the GPS data will be automatically recorded i
17. vided to your Solmeta utility How to select the proper COM port 1 Open the Solmeta Utility check the existing port before connecting the Pro to your computer Solmeta Utility E ES Port Configuration r Language port EM gt taua rate po open fensisn y Version Memory Check Info Download Gps Data Gps Data Path Browse Download Data Erase Memory DwvYorkContentsisolmetalPhotoFerelTestUART_Bootloader_Solmeta Firmware Upgrade Warning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the period of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata Existing ports 2 Then connect Pro device to your computer by data connecting cable Now there will be a different Port code displayed The different Port is the proper port for the Pro For example here the COM3 is the proper port to use 12 S LACTa Solmeta Utility Language English Por Configuration Port com Baud Rate Check Info Download Gps Data Gps Data Path Browse Download Data Erase Memory DiWorkContentsisolmetalPhotoFerelTestUART_Bootloader_Solmeta r Firmware Upgrade Warning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct
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