Setting camera up to use remote control - Nikon D40x Digital Camera

When you switch the camera to the remote control logo on the main dial, the camera expects a infra red remote control. I don't think when you use a wired remote, it should be in that setting.
Try one thing at a time. First try to release the shutter with the push button on your JJC, when the camera is in the normal setting S (single shot) Be aware if you select Bulb, the shutter stays open as long as you press the button. If the your camera reacts when pressing the JJC, then do your settings on the JJC for the more complex things you want. Still I think what your JJC can, the camera can do too without JJC. But not sure of everything you have in you'd head.

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Setting a remote mode uses battery power since the camera has to keep looking to see if it's being remotely triggered. You can control how long the camera continues to look by changing custom setting #c4. You can set it from one minute to fifteen minutes.

You didn't specify the model of your Canon camera so I can't be specific, but on many cameras you have to set the camera to a remote mode before it will recognize the remote. Please refer to your camera manual for instructions on setting a remote mode.

Set the camera's shooting mode to one of the two remote modes. The quick-response remote mode fires the shutter when you push the button on the remote. The delayed remote mode gives you two seconds to hide the remote behind your back before firing the shutter. Now point the remote at the infrared sensor on the front of the camera and push the button. If the camera fires, then everything is working.

You might also try wiping both the infrared sensor on the camera and the emitter on the remote with a soft clean cloth.

Gather up all the remote controls that you think are not working and a digital camera.Turn the digital camera on, all you need to do is look at is the digital screen while performing the process.No need for turning off all the lights (but may be helpful in seeing the IR signal).
Point the remote towards the lens of the camera as you would when pointing the remote towards the TV.Press and hold any button on the remote while viewing the screen on the camera. Note: some buttons may not transmit signals via default. Best button to try first is the power button.While holding the button on the remote and viewing the digital camera screen if you see a blueish light, that means the infrared signal is working properly, there is a problem with the direct connection (if its a universal remote, try setting it up, if its not, you're probably not pointing it correctly).

Check to see if the D300 remote setting is turned on in the camers settings if so it is possible the two cameras work on different frequencies so a different remote will have to be used.

Set the camera's shooting mode to one of the two remote modes. Quick-response remote takes a picture as soon as you push the button on the remote. Delayed-response remote waits two seconds so you can hide the remote behind your back.

• Page 72 on the advanced manual - see below - explains how to use remote control
• Page 74 show full details on using the remote control - setting needed on the camera

Advanced Manual http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/EVOLT_E-300_Advanced_Manual_EN.pdf
Heres the support site for that camera http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_archived_product_details.asp?fl=2&id=1140

There is no need any special setup. Be careful your remote control has a good battery. The above picture explains everything. First change your mode and than press remote control to take picture. While doing that you should point the remote control device to the remote control sensor of the camera.
Below picture shows that.


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