Canon Wireless Remote Rc6 Manual

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Wireless Remote Control
BR-E1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

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The Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 is a wireless remote controller that 
is compatible with Bluetooth® low energy technology (hereafter 
“Bluetooth”).
Pairing the remote controller with a Bluetooth-compatible Canon digital 
camera* enables the following operations to be performed wirelessly 
(with an operating distance of approx. 5 m/16.4 ft. in any direction).
* For information on the supported cameras, refer to the Canon Web site, etc.
• Shooting still photos and movies
• Focusing with AF
• Zooming...

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Icons in this Manual
(p.**) :  Reference page numbers for more information.
:  Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
: Supplemental information.
Conventions Used in this Manual
TrademarksThe Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such  marks by Canon Inc. is under license. 
Other trademarks and trade names are  those of their respective owners.
 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and the  Wi-Fi Protected Setup mark are...

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Introduction....................................................................................... 2Features of the BR-E1 ................................................................... 2
Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 5
Handling Precautions ....................................................................... 6
Holding the Remote Controller...

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The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to 
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow 
these precautions before using the product.
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the 
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer 
from whom you purchased the product.
Safety Precautions
 Warnings:Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or 
serious injuries may result.
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage,...

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Do not immerse the product in water. Wipe off any water droplets 
with a dry and clean cloth. If the  product is exposed to salty air, wipe 
it with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.
 When operating the remote controlle r, hold it as indicated in the 
figure below.
Handling Precautions
Holding the Remote Controller
Do not cover this part with your fingers. 
Doing so may cause the operating distance 
to become shorter. 

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If remote control operation takes time or fails, or if other problems occur, try the following corrective actions.
The operating distance of this product is approx. 5 m/16.4 ft. in all 
directions. Remote operations may not be possible if this product is too 
far away from the camera. In such a case, perform remote control 
operations after bringing this product closer to the camera.
The operating distance of this product may become shorter if people 
or other obstructions are between this product and...

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Nomenclature
Release button
< > Immediate release
< > AF start button
Release timing/
Movie shooting switch< > Bluetooth logo
Battery compartment 
cover
< > 2-sec. delay release
< > Movie shooting
Battery compartment 
cover screwStrap hole
Indicator lamp (red)
Power zoom
 < > Wide-angle button
 < > Telephoto button
The product does not come with a strap. 

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Connect the remote controller and camera using the Bluetooth function.
To connect the remote controller and camera via Bluetooth, first you 
need to pair the camera and remote controller (registering the device to 
the camera).
1Set the camera to the pairing 
standby mode.
Select [ Pairing ] from the menu 
screen of the camera. For details, 
refer to the pages regarding BR-E1 in 
the Camera Instruction Manual.
2Connect the remote  controller to 
the camera.
 Press and hold the  button and  button on...

Connecting the Remote Controller and Camera
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Pairing with two or more cameras simultaneously is not possible. If 
you pair a camera and the remote controller that has already been 
paired with another camera, remote operation of the previously 
paired camera cannot be performed. Remove the registration of the 
remote controller, then pair with the other camera.
 If you cannot select [ Pairing] from the menu screen of the camera to 
pair, the camera may be paired with another remote controller. Remove...