hama BRS3 Bluetooth Remote Shutter Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Hama

Table of Contents

Operating instruction
Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Package Contents
Safety Notes
System Requirements
Getting Started (B)
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Warranty Disclaimer
Technical Data
Declaration of Conformity
References
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hama BRS3 Bluetooth Remote Shutter Instruction Manual

Operating instruction

Controls and Displays (A)

LED indicator light
ON / OFF button / Release button
Battery compartment cover

Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes

Package Contents

Bluetooth® Remote Shutter BRS3
1 hand strap
1 battery (CR2032)
These operating instructions

Safety Notes

Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating, and only use it in a dry environment.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not use the product in moist environments and avoid splashes.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
This product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach of children!
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.

Warning – batteries / button cells

When inserting batteries, note the correct polarity (+ and – markings) and insert the batteries accordingly. Failure to do so could result in the batteries leaking or exploding.
Only use batteries that match the specified type. Keep the instructions for the correct choice of batteries included with the operating instructions of devices safe for future reference.
Before you insert the batteries, clean the battery contacts and the polarity contacts.
Do not allow children to change batteries without supervision.
Replace all the batteries in a set at the same time.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types or from different manufacturers.

Warning – batteries / button cells

Remove the batteries from products that are not being used for an extended period (unless these are being kept ready for an emergency).
Do not short-circuit batteries.
Do not charge batteries.
Do not burn batteries or heat them up.
Never open, damage or swallow batteries or allow them to enter the environment. They can contain toxic, environmentally harmful heavy metals.
Remove spent batteries from the product and dispose of them without delay.
Avoid storing, charging and using in extreme temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric pressures (such as at high altitudes).
Ensure that batteries with damaged housings do not come into contact with water.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Do not swallow batteries or button cells. Burning hazard from hazardous substances.
If the battery compartment will no longer close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

Warning – batteries / button cells

This product contains button cells. If the button cell is swallowed, serious internal burns can occur within 2 hours and ultimately lead to death.
If you suspect that a button cell has been swallowed or is in any part of the body, seek medical attention immediately.
Keep new and used button cells out of the reach of children.

System Requirements

The Bluetooth® remote release supports Bluetooth®-capable terminal devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs that run the iOS 6 or Android 4.2.2 (or newer) operating systems.

Note

Note that support of the Bluetooth® remote release depends on your terminal device.
Please refer to the operating instructions for the device you are using.

Getting Started (B)

Product Instruction

Open the battery compartment by turning the battery compartment cover (1) anticlockwise using a coin.
Remove the battery compartment cover (2) and insert a CR2032 battery with the correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment by turning the battery compartment cover (3) clockwise using a coin.

Operation

Note

The functions described in this section are only available for Bluetooth®-capable terminal devices.
Note that the maximum range for Bluetooth® is 10 metres without obstacles such as walls, people, etc.

Bluetooth® pairing (A)
Note – Pairing

Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is on and Bluetooth® is activated.
Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is visible for other Bluetooth® devices.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your terminal device.
Press and hold the Power/Release button (2) for about 3 seconds to switch on the Bluetooth® remote release. The LED indicator light (1) will begin to flash.
This means the Bluetooth® remote release is searching for a Bluetooth® connection.
Open the Bluetooth® settings on your terminal device and wait until hama BRS3 appears in the list of Bluetooth® devices found.
Select hama BRS3 and wait until the Bluetooth® remote release is listed as connected in the Bluetooth® settings on your terminal device. The LED indicator light (1) goes out.
You can now use the Bluetooth® remote release.

Automatic Bluetooth® connection (after successful pairing) (A)

Note

Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is on and Bluetooth® is activated.
Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is visible for other Bluetooth® devices.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your terminal device.
The Bluetooth® remote release remains connected to the Bluetooth® device it was last paired with.
Press and hold the Power/Release button (2) for about 3 seconds to switch on the Bluetooth® remote release. The LED indicator light (1) will begin to flash.
You can now use the Bluetooth® remote release. To switch off, press the Power / Trigger button (2) for approx. 5 seconds. The LED pilot light (1) goes out.

Note – Connection impaired
After the devices have been paired once, the connection is then established automatically. If the Bluetooth® connection is not established automatically, check the following:

Check the Bluetooth® settings of your terminal device to see whether hama BRS3 is connected. If not, repeat the steps listed under 6.1. Bluetooth® pairing.
Check whether obstacles are impairing the range. If so, move the devices closer together.
The performance can also be affected by a weak battery. Change the battery if necessary.
Only one Bluetooth® device can be connected at a time. If there is an active connection to another device, deactivate this connection and try again.

Replacing the batteries
The battery has been designed to last for up to 2,000 shots, although this depends on the conditions of use. If the Bluetooth ® remote release does not respond after you press the release button (2), or does not connect to the terminal device, etc., change the battery as follows: See (B).

Care and Maintenance

Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Make sure that water does not get into the product.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH & Co. KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical Data

Bluetooth® Remote Shutter

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Hama GmbH & Co KG declares that the radio equipment type [00004639] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://uk.hama.com/00004639/Downloads