Vello Freewave User manual

FREEWAVE
MINI-STAND
FLASH TRIGGER
 

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The Vello FreeWave Mini-Stand
Flash Trigger set opens your
photography to a new light.
It expands your photographic
options with wireless triggering
of hot-shoe flashes or studio
lights up to 200'(60 m) away.
The transmitter and receiver
have a sleek and modern
design, which yields a low-
profile professional look. The
unique feature of this set is the
receiver is built into the stand.
So whether you are working on
location or in the studio, the
Mini-Stand Flash Trigger frees
you from sync cords so you can
put your flash where you need
it most for perfect lighting.
Place a flash in the background
on the FreeWave Mini-Stand
Receiver to have extra fill lights
in areas that would otherwise
be too dark. You can pair as
many receivers as you need
to a single transmitter for
superior lighting potential.
The FreeWave Mini-Stand
Flash Trigger does not require
line-of-sight, as its 2.4 GHz
radio waves pass through and
around objects such as walls,
windows, floors, and trees.
The simple pairing system
between the transmitter(s) and
receiver(s) requires only the
push of two buttons before
you're ready to start working.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

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Contents...................................... 4
Key Features................................ 6
Compatible Devices.................. 7
Precautions.................................. 8
Overview ...................................0
Installing Batteries....................2
Pairing the Transmitter to a
Receiver......................................4
Mounting a Flash to the
Receiver......................................6
Mounting the Transmitter to
Your Camera.............................7
Pairing the Transmitter to
Multiple Receivers....................8
Pairing a Receiver to Multiple
Transmitters..............................2
Connecting the Receiver to a
Studio Light ...............................24
Mounting the Receiver to a
Lighting Stand............................25
Troubleshooting .......................26
FCC Compliance......................27
Specifications ............................28
One-Year Limited Warranty ..30
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FreeWave Mini-Stand Flash Trigger (FW-MS)
• 2 × AAA alkaline batteries
• CR2032 3 V battery
• Hot-shoe flash mount cover
• Instruction manual
CONTENTS
• FreeWave Mini-Stand
Transmitter
• FreeWave Mini-Stand
Receiver
• 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm sync
cable
• 3.5 mm to /4"phono
adapter

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FreeWave Mini-Stand Receiver (FW-MSR)
• FreeWave Mini-Stand
Receiver
• 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm sync
cable
• 3.5 mm to /4"phono
adapter
• 2 × AAA alkaline batteries
• Hot-shoe flash mount cover
• Instruction manual

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• Stand and Receiver
as One
By having the stand and
receiver built together, you
can place the flash where
you need without additional
equipment.
• Sleek Design
Low-profile and sleek design
provide a professional look.
KEY FEATURES
• Wireless Hot-Shoe
Flash Trigger Set
Trigger a hot-shoe flash
(on-camera type) up to 200'
(60 m) away.
• Low-Interference Signal
It provides low interference
around and through
obstructions with a robust
2.4 GHz signal.
• Wireless Studio Light
Trigger Set
Trigger a studio light up to
200'(60 m) away.
• Simple Pairing System
Get setup quickly with the
easy two-button pairing
between the transmitter
and receiver.

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• Multiple Flash
Triggering
Pair multiple receivers
(available separately) as
needed to trigger many
flashes with a single
transmitter.
The FreeWave Mini-Stand
Flash Trigger set is compatible
with hot-shoe flashes that
have manual settings, studio
lights, and DSLR cameras.
Pentax, Sony/Minolta, and Sony
Multi-Interface Shoe (MIS)
flashes are not compatible.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES

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• There are no user-
serviceable parts inside the
devices. Do not attempt to
disassemble or perform any
unauthorized modification.
• Turn o the camera before
inserting or removing the
Mini-Stand Flash Trigger.
• Do not operate in the
presence of flammable gas
or vapors.
• Turn o the receiver and
flash before inserting or
removing any piece of
equipment.
• Observe caution when
handling batteries. Batteries
may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Use
only the batteries listed in
this manual. Make certain to
align the batteries with the
correct polarity.
• Do not handle with wet
hands or immerse in or
expose to water or rain.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in
fire or electric shock.
• Keep out of reach of
children. This device
contains small parts which
may pose a shocking hazard.
• Handle the unit with care.
PRECAUTIONS

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• Batteries are prone
to leakage when fully
discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure
to remove the batteries
when leaving the product
unattended for prolonged
periods or when no charge
remains.
• Please read and follow these
instructions, and keep this
manual in a safe place.
• Do not use or leave the
devices in conditions of
extreme heat, severe cold,
or high humidity.
• Dispose of used batteries,
packaging, and old
devices in accordance
with appropriate local
environmental regulations.
• Clean the unit with a soft,
dry cloth.
• Use only parts provided by
the manufacturer.
• Make sure the item is
intact and that there are no
missing parts.
• All photos are for
illustrative purposes only.

Status
indicator light
Pairing/test
button
Mounting
foot
Battery
drawer
Transmitter
To p Bottom
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OVERVIEW

FreeWave Mini -Stand RECE IVER
Code Set
Hot-shoe
flash mount
Battery
compartment
cover
Battery
compartment
Power switch
/4"-20
threaded
female
mount
Status indicator light
Transmitter
code set
button
(recessed)
3.5 mm
output sync
Rubber
pads
Receiver To p
Back
Bottom
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Installing the Battery into the Transmitter
INSTALLING BATTERIES
. Pull the battery drawer
out. It will come out only
halfway.
2. Insert the CR2032 battery
at a slight angle and with the
(+) side up, as indicated.
3. Close the battery drawer
until it locks.
Note: There is no power switch
for the transmitter. It will stay on
constantly, drawing power when
the button is pressed for testing,
or when the unit is transmitting a
signal to the receiver.

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Installing the Batteries into the Receiver
. Slide the battery
compartment cover open
until it clicks and can be
removed.
2. Insert the two AAA
batteries into the battery
compartment. Take note
of the (+/−) symbols and
match up accordingly with
the image guide.
3. Reattach the battery
compartment cover by
positioning it over the
battery compartment and
sliding it back into place
until it locks.

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Note: The transmitter and
receiver sets come paired
together.
. Slide the receiver’s
battery compartment
cover towards the rear
for removal and turn the
receiver on.
PAIRING THE TRANSMITTER TO A RECEIVER
2. Press the recessed
transmitter code set
button. Use a pin-like
object that will fit into the
recessed hole.
3. After pressing the button,
the status indicator light
will blink repeatedly. This
signals that the receiver is
in pairing mode and is ready
to receive the transmitter’s
code. After 5 seconds, the
receiver will exit pairing
mode.

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4. Press the pairing/test button
on the transmitter. The
receiver’s status indicator
light will blink twice, and
then continue to blink
repeatedly. After 5 seconds,
the receiver will exit pairing
mode.
5. Both the transmitter
and the receiver should
now be paired. To verify
communication, press the
transmitter’s pairing/test
button. The indicator light
on the receiver will register
one quick blink.
6. Reattach the receiver’s
battery compartment cover.

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. Make sure your flash and
receiver are turned o.
2. Slide the flash’s mounting
foot all the way into the
hot-shoe mount of the
receiver.
MOUNTING A FLASH TO THE RECEIVER
3. Secure the flash by engaging
its locking mechanism.
4. Turn on the flash and
receiver.
5. Set the flash to Manual
mode and adjust its settings.
6. Press the pairing/test button
on the transmitter. The
flash should fire with each
press.

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. Make sure you camera is
turned o.
2. Slide the transmitter’s
mounting foot all the way
into the camera’s hot-shoe
mount.
3. Turn your camera on.
4. Press your camera’s shutter
release button. At this time,
the flash will fire with each
press of the shutter.
MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER TO YOUR CAMERA

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Note: Repeat these steps, one at
a time, for each receiver that will
be paired with your transmitter.
There is no limit as to how many
receivers can be paired to one
transmitter.
. Slide each receiver’s battery
compartment cover toward
the rear for removal and
turn the receivers on.
PAIRING THE TRANSMITTER TO MULTIPLE RECEIVERS
2. Press the recessed
transmitter code set button
on the first receiver. Use a
pin-like object that will fit
into the recessed hole.
3. After pressing the button,
the status indicator light
will blink repeatedly for
5 seconds. This signals
that the receiver is in
pairing mode and ready to

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receive the transmitter’s
code. After 5 seconds, the
receiver will exit pairing
mode.
4. Press the pairing/test button
on the transmitter. The
receiver’s status indicator
light will blink twice, and
then continue to blink
repeatedly for up to 5
seconds.
5. Both the transmitter
and the receiver should
now be paired. To verify
communication, press the
transmitter’s pairing/test
button. The indicator light
on the receiver will register
one quick blink.
6. Repeat steps -5 for each
receiver.

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7. Reattach the battery
compartment cover for
each receiver.
8. Have your receivers and
flash units turned o before
mounting each flash to its
corresponding receiver.
9. After each flash is mounted
to a receiver, turn the units
on. Set each flash to its
manual setting and adjust
accordingly.
0. Press the pairing/test button
on the transmitter. All
of the flashes should fire
together.