Hi, I want to know what is the best custom function settings when shooting sunsets & sunrises. I have a EOS 500D.

For 5 minutes, I wouldn't bother, 1/2 to an hour, yes. Section 7.0 and 7.1, 7.3 and 7.3 applies.

You set it for Automatic by Latitude.

Then for Todays time
SET SUNSET ON Press DAY to show today's sunset time. Day + Enter.

Then the Offset SunSET. Minutes +5 and Enter

Then 7.3 SET SUNRISE OFF Press DAY to show today's sunrise time. Day+Enter
Then the Offset SunRISE. Minutes +5 and Enter

Or Phone them and get them to walk you through it on the phone.

https://assets.usesi.com/product-media/installation-instructions/USESI_22566_installation_instructions.pdf

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Woods TM-068-2

Indoor 7-Day Astronomic Timer

125V ac / 60Hz 15A / 1875W general purpose

8A / 1000W tungsten 500VA electronic ballast

15A / 1875W resistive 120V ac / 60Hz / 8,3A ballast

FEATURES:

• Up to 7 different programmable ON/OFF cycles, cycles repeat weekly.

• Programming fl8xibilify: u8hts fun on/off automatically at sunset/sunrise,

or at any programmed times you choose.

• ln Sunrise/Sunset programming mode, timer will automatically adjust the

programmed ON/OFF cycles to match current sunrise/sunset times.

• Timer automatically adjusts to daylight savings time

WARNING: TIMER IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING THE TIMER:

This timer has in internal battery backup to save all programming.

1. Plug the timer into wall outlet for 30 minutes to charge internal battery.
   

2. After 30 minutes, unplug timer and press the RESET button with the tip of a toothpick or similar object to clear the memory.
   

TO SET THE CLOCK:

1. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the current year.
   

2. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the current month from 01 to 12.
   

3. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the current date.
   

4. Press SET. Daylight savings mode (DST) will appear on the bottom of the display. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set mode to either DST AUTO or DST OFF.
   

5. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the current hour. To change between AM and PM, press +/AUTO or -/RDM 12 timers.
   

6. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the current minute from 00 to 59.
   

7. Press SET. PRESS +/AUTO or -/RDM to set the Astronomic function to your zone - North (nor), Central (cen), or South (sou).
   

8. Press SET to view the sunrise time. To adjust sunrise time press +/AUTO or -/RDM. To go back to the default sunrise timer press ON/OFF.
   

9. Press SET to view the sunset time. To adjust the sunset time press +/AUTO or -/RDM. To go back to the default sunrise timer press ON/OFF.
   

10. Press and hold SET for 5 seconds to exit clock setting mode.
    

PROGRAMMING THE TIMER

Note: The timer allows a maximum of 7 programmable ON/OFF cycles.

To program the first ON/OFF cycle: Press SET repeatedly to scroll through setting the clock mode.

1. Press SET to display ON 1 setting.
   

2. Press +/AUTO or -/RDM to select day or group of days you want for cycle 1. Scroll to select either every day, any individual day, weekdays only, or weekends only.
   

3. Press SET. Set ON hour by pressing +/AUTO or -/RDM to scroll through and choose hour AM or PM, or Sunrise/Sunset icon for first ON setting. Note: To select Sunset or Sunrise for the ON time, you must scroll through all the AM and PM hours first. If you select Sunrise/Sunset as the programmed ON time, press SET to continue programming OFF setting.
   

4. Press SET. Press +/AUTO or -/RDM to set ON minute from 00 to 59.
   

5. Press SET to display OFF 1 setting.
   

Repeat steps 2-4 to program desired OFF time.

To program additional ON/OFF cycles: Repeat steps to create additional ON/OFF cycles (ON 2-OFF 2, ON 3-OFF 3, etc.) up to a maximum of 7 different ON/OFF cycles.

Press and hold SET for 5 seconds to exit programming mode. Note: During programming, if no button is pushed for 30 seconds, the timer will automatically return to standby mode. Press ON/OFF to cancel any setting.

Sun tracking technology: Timer adjusts automatically to changing sunrise and sunset times in sunrise/sunset mode is chosen for any programmed ON or OFF time. For example, if you program a cycle to turn ON at sunset and OFF at 10:00 pm, the timer will automatically adjust ON (sunset) time as sunset time changes throughout the year (and will always turn off at 10:00 pm as programmed).

IMPORTANT! REVIEW PROGRAMMED ON/OFF CYCLES: Press SET to advance through all programmed ON and OFF settings. Make sure there are no overlapping ON or OFF times. Stop at any programmed setting you want to change.

To operate timer: Press +/AUTO until AUTO appears in display. Timer must be in AUTO mode for programmed settings to operate. Plug appliance (such as lamp) into timer and plug timer into wall receptacle.

IMPORTANT: Appliance must be turned ON or be in the ON position before plugging it into timer.

SECURITY (RANDOM) MODE: To operate a plugged-in appliance (such as a lamp) in a random pattern while you are away, to simulate actual use: press -/RDM until RDM appears in display. In Random mode, plugged-in appliance will turn on and off at random, approx. +/- 30 minutes from the programmed settings.

To cancel Random mode, press ON/OFF until RND disappears from display. Timer will now function using your previously programmed settings.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (DST) MODE: If timer is in DST AUTO mode, clock time (and sunrise and sunset time) will automatically increase 1 hour on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 am and decrease 1 hour on the first Sunday in November at 02:00 am.

TO OVERRIDE THE TIMER: Press ON/OFF until desired mode is displayed:

ON: Programmed settings will be overridden; the plugged-in appliance will remain on

OFF: Programmed settings will be overridden; the plugged-in appliance will remain off

AUTO ON: Turns plugged-in appliance on immediately until the next programmed OFF time. Press ON/OFF until ON displays on the screen, then press +/AUTO and AUTO will display on the screen.

AUTO OFF: Turns plugged-in appliance off immediately until the next programmed ON time. Press ON/OFF until OFF displays on the screen, then press +/AUTO and AUTO will display on the screen.

RDM ON (Random ON): Turns plugged-in appliance on immediately until the next random off. Press ON/OFF until ON displays on the screen, then press -/RDM and RDM will display on the screen.

RDM OFF (Random OFF): Turns plugged-in appliance off immediately until the next random on time. On/Off times will vary +/- 30 minutes from the programmed settings. Press ON/OFF until OFF displays on the screen, then press -/RDM and RDM will display on the screen.

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S E T U P
SET UP is performed once during
installation to set the internal CLOCK, ASTRO (sunrise/sunset)
times and HOLIDAY references. After entering and okaying the
ASTRO Zone, the timer will display calculated "center of time
zone" times when prompting for sunrise and sunset entries. You
may OK these, enter actual sunrise/sunset times or enter offset
times for early or late ASTRO operation. Sunrise time must be
before noon; sunset time must be after noon. Sunset must not be
within 5 hours of sunrise. Both sunrise and sunset must be
entered, even if only one is used for switching. If neither is
required, you may skip ahead by pressing HLDY or PROG keys.
(See map pp. 24-25 for details.) Holidays are entered with 2-digit
reference numbers; a chart for recording the date(s) is located on
page 22. Leap years are preset through the year 2094


PROGRAM is used for entering or
changing the switching schedule for loads wired into the time
switch. You can program circuits separately or concurrently. Each
entry affects loads whose Enable switches are in the enable
position at the time of data entry (2 circuit models only). The
time switch is shipped in a 12-hr. AM/PM mode; you can change
to 24-hr. by removing a jumper on the circuit board (see Special
Instructions). It can store a minimum of 400 events, depending
on the data type entered.
The time switch prompts you through SET UP and PROGRAM
with LEDs that advance after each entry. There are five important
points to remember:
1) The RUN/SET switch must be in the SET position to enter,
review or change data.
2) You must press "OK" after each entry, before starting the next.
3) You must press AM or PM after entering time (unless
programming Sunrise and Sunset or in 24-hour mode).
4) When in PROGRAM you must select the loads you want to
control with the Enable switches (2 circuit models only).
5) RUN/SET switch must be returned to RUN position to enable
automatic control and to save changes to data.


KEYPAD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
1
2
3
4
FRI
SAT
DY
ND
WK
WK
6
7
8
9
These keys are used for most data entry. Note dual functions,
numeric or day specific. Using the day group keys WKDY,
WKND and ALL (for all 7 days) greatly speeds the process.
The keypad keys are only functional when the RUN/SET switch is
in the SET position. Pressing keys when in the RUN position will
cause a message to scroll, explaining the function of that key. Press
any key once to stop any of the scrolling error or help messages


You must press AM or PM after entering time data (except Sunrise
or Sunset) unless in 24-hr. mode. Programming fixed times for
ON and OFF events does not require PULSE, INTVL or ASTRO
keys. Multiple ONs or OFFs can be entered by pressing OK
without programming the alternate OFF or ON. Multiple OFF
times are frequently used to "sweep" off loads which have been
manually switched on after normal occupancy hours.
PULSE and INTVL (Interval) are length-of-time based options.
Maximum Pulse is 127 sec.; minimum is 1 sec. Maximum Interval
is 6 days, 23 hrs., 59 min.; minimum is 1 min. To program Pulses
or Intervals, press the PULSE or INTVL key after entering a Switch
On or Switch Off time; then enter the required duration and press
OK. Note after ON Pulses or Intervals have timed out the load
will be OFF, and after OFF Pulses or Intervals have timed out the
load will be ON, regardless of the load state prior to the start of
the Pulse or Interval. The INTVL and PULSE keys include a
temporary override function with a maximum length of 6 days, 23
hrs. and 59 min. for the interval or 127 seconds for the pulse. To
program an interval or pulse for override, select SET, enable the
circuit, press PROG, press INTVL
or PULSE (without selecting a
day), key in the interval or pulse


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http://waterheatertimer.org/Aube-timers.html
http://www.aubetech.com/products/list.php?noLangue=2&noFamille=5&app=13

Links above shows 10 different Aube models
Select your model, click link next to your model, next page has instruction manuals at bottom of page
Each model has different instructions
4 models are 7-day timers
4 models are sunrise-sunset timers
2 models are combo sunrise-sunset
There are 2 exterior box-type timers with choice of sunrise-sunset or 7 day, depending on model
The instructions vary by model

Let us know if you have problems with specific instructions

Go through the normal setup. Year, month, day, time, DST and the location (north, center, south).

Hit program and make sure all events are clear. Program the first (ON) event, press the TIME button and press /- (with the hour segment blinking) until you see the Sun/Moon symbol indicating the sunset time. Press PROG and program the (OFF) event. Press the /- buttons until you see the Sun/Moon symbol indicating the sunrise time.

Hitting resume clears events if you accidentally entered them.

Make sure you display shows AUTO and you're good to go.

Hi there please click the link below & download the Canon EOS 500D Manual.

Link

Thanks & wish its helpful.

The EOS 350D doesn't have that function (Live View). You need to shoot with the viewfinder. Only later models of D-SLRs have Live View functions (EOS 500D, 50D, 40D, etc). You can however, playback your captured shots by pressing the "Play" button

First of all, the live view mode will work only in creative zones, that is from mode P. P, Tv, Av, M modes. Put the camera into one of these modes and push the Set button that is located behind the camera, amidst the four direction buttons, and you're live! Also note that to autofocus here, you should use the zoom minus button, a button with a star beside it.

Just in case you're still interested in a solution. Your watch uses a geographical location and the current date to estimate the sunrise and sunset times. While the date (and time) information is, most likely, set on your watch correctly, you, probably didn't specify the geographical location (latitude and longitude, as well as the GMT correction for your time zone). Having setup correctly these parameters you'll enjoy the precise sunrise and sunset time. Good luck!

In the mode option u select sunrise or sunset noe be carefull while taking the photo the direct sunrays should never hit on your lense get a shade above your lense now try to take the photo without flash