Nikon MC-36 10-pin Remote Release (D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100 w/MB-D100) User Manual

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The Illuminator/Lock Button
The Illuminator/Lock Button
Press the illuminator/lock button (
) briefl y to 
activate the control panel backlight.  The back-
light will remain lit for about six seconds; press-
ing the arrow button (
) while the backlight is 
on extends the timer for another six seconds.
To lock all controls except the shutter-re-
lease (
) and illuminator/lock buttons, press 
the illuminator lock button until the lock icon 
(
) is displayed in the control panel.  To release 
the lock, press the illuminator/lock button until 
the lock icon is no longer displayed.
Parts of the MC-36 (3/3)
Connecting the MC-36
1 Turn the camera off .
2 Check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (
) and “RE-
LEASE” (
) indicators are not displayed.
3 Remove the 10-pin terminal cover from the 
camera.  Keeping the mark on the 10-pin 
connector (
) aligned with the mark on the 
camera body, insert the connector as shown 
and then tighten the locking nut.
 Disconnecting the MC-36
After checking that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (
) and “RE-
LEASE” (
) indicators are not displayed, turn the 
camera off   and disconnect the MC-36.  Replace 
the 10-pin terminal cover.
The “TIMER ACTIVE,” “SET,” and “RELEASE” Indicators
If this fl ashes
It means this; do this to turn it off 
TIMER ACTIVE
Timer active (page 13); press TIM-
ER START/STOP
 button (
).
SET
Settings can be modifi ed (page 
8); press SET button (
).
RELEASE 
(TIMER 
ACTIVE not 
fl ashing)
Manual release active (page 15); 
release shutter-release button 
(
; if button is in HOLD position, 
release shutter-release lock).