AODELAN BR-E1A Wireless Remote Control User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an AODELAN product.

The AODELAN Wireless Remote Control BR-E1A is compatible with Bluetooth low energy technology. Pairing the BR-E1A with a Bluetooth-compatible Canon® digital camera* enables wireless operations, including shooting still photos and movies, focusing with AF, and zooming (the feature of zooming only works when using with the power zoom adapter, sold separately).

Please read this user manual as well as the user manual provided with your camera and the power zoom adapter which works with BR-E1A before use.

For Your Safety

Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully to ensure correct and safe use:

• Do not insert your finger into the hole of the product. It may become stuck.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it.
• Do not use the product in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.
• The product is not waterproof. Please keep away from rain, snow, and high humidity conditions.
• Do not expose the product to high temperature over 45°C (e.g., left in a car trunk).
• Do not clean the product with organic solvent or alcohol-based liquid.
• A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
• Consult local authorities on the proper disposal or recycling of a battery.

Declaration of Conformity USA

Product name: Wireless Remote Control

Trade name: AODELAN

Model number: BR-E1A

FCC ID: 2AEJW-BRE1A

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd.

FCC Statement

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.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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

RF Exposure Information

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

Parts Identification

Figure 1: Diagram showing the AODELAN BR-E1A Wireless Remote Control. It is a small, elongated device.

• 1. Shutter Release Button
• 2. Indicator Lamp (red)
• 3. AF Auto Focus Start Button
• 4. Power Zoom (Wide-angle Button, Telephoto Button)
• 5. Strap Hole
• 6. Shutter Release Timing/Movie Shooting Switch (Positions: Immediate Release, 2-sec. Delay Release, Movie Shooting)
• 7. Battery Compartment Cover
• 8. Battery Compartment Cover Screw

Connecting the Remote Controller and Camera

Figure 2: Illustration depicting the pairing process. It shows the BR-E1A remote control with an indicator lamp blinking, suggesting it is in pairing mode.

1. Set the camera to the pairing standby mode.
2. Press and hold the <W> button and <T> button on the BR-E1A simultaneously for three seconds or more.
3. The indicator lamp on BR-E1A blinks, and pairing starts.
4. The indicator lamp lights up when pairing is complete. The BR-E1A is registered in the camera and a message is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Precautions for Use

• If pairing fails, the lamp blinks rapidly. In such a case, press and hold the <W> button and <T> button again.
• Pairing BR-E1A with two or more cameras simultaneously is not possible.
• You cannot pair multiple BR-E1A to one camera.

Shooting Still Photos

Figure 3-a: Diagram showing the Shutter Release Timing/Movie Shooting Switch on the BR-E1A, highlighting the switch in the 'Immediate Release' and '2-sec. Delay Release' positions.

Figure 3-b: Illustration showing the BR-E1A remote control being used to take a photo. The shutter release button is pressed, and the indicator lamp lights up, indicating autofocus is engaged and a picture is about to be taken.

1. Set the camera for still photo shooting and set the drive mode of the camera to (remote control). **
2. Set the shutter release timing/movie shooting switch on the BR-E1A to the (immediate release) or 2-sec. delay release) position.
3. Press the shutter release button*** on the BR-E1A; the camera automatically focuses (AF), and the indicator lamp on BR-E1A lights up. (The camera needs to be set to auto focus mode. **)
4. When the focus is achieved, the camera takes a picture immediately (if the shutter release timing/movie shooting switch is set to the immediate release position) or in 2 seconds delay (if the switch is set to the 2-sec. delay release position).

Precautions for Use

• When focusing manually, the indicator lamp lights up when the picture is taken.
• Depending on the camera, the setup method for remote control shooting may differ. Refer to the Instruction Manual for your camera.

Shooting Movies

Figure 4-a: Diagram showing the Shutter Release Timing/Movie Shooting Switch on the BR-E1A, highlighting the switch in the 'Movie Shooting' position.

Figure 4-b: Illustration showing the BR-E1A remote control being used for movie shooting. The shutter release button is pressed, the indicator lamp lights up, and movie recording begins.

1. Set the camera for movie shooting and set [Remote control] to [Enable] from the menu screen of the camera.
2. Set the shutter release timing/movie shooting switch on the BR-E1A to the (movie shooting) position.
3. Press the shutter release button*** on the BR-E1A; the indicator lamp lights up and movie shooting starts.
4. Press the shutter release button again; the indicator lamp blinks and movie shooting stops.

Precautions for Use

• Depending on the camera, the setup method for remote control shooting may differ. Refer to the Instruction Manual for your camera.

Operating the Power Zoom Adapter (sold separately)

Figure 5: Diagram showing the BR-E1A remote control connected to a camera via a Power Zoom Adapter. The diagram illustrates pressing the <W> button to zoom wide and the <T> button to zoom telephoto.

1. Attach the Power Zoom Adapter to the lens, then attach the lens to the camera. Set the zoom mode switch of the Power Zoom Adapter to the <PZ> position. **
2. Set the drive mode of the camera to (remote control). **
3. Press the <W> button to zoom to the wide-angle side or the <T> button to zoom to the telephoto side.

Precautions for Use

• Depending on the camera, the setup method for remote control shooting may differ. Refer to the Instruction Manual for your camera.
• During viewfinder shooting, the Power Zoom Adapter cannot be used.

Specifications

Transmission method: Bluetooth, GFSK modulation

Operating distance: Approx. 10m / 32.8 ft.

Power: Lithium button cell battery CR2032

Dimensions: Approx. 91.5 x 27 x 13mm (3.6 x 1.1 x 0.5 in.)

Weight: Approx. 13g (0.5 oz) (without battery)

Accessory: Strap x 1

Indicator Lamp Status

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Canon® mentioned in the manual is a protected trademark which does not belong to Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd.

Notes and References

*For information on the compatible camera models, refer to the AODELAN Web site www.aodelan.net.

**Refer to the Instruction Manual of your camera or Power Zoom Adapter for detailed info.

***The camera can also be focused by pressing the <AF> button on the BR-E1A.