Vello Freewave micro User manual

FREEWAVE
MICRO
WIRELESS REMOTE
SHUTTER RELEASE
USER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for choosing the
Vello FreeWave Micro Wireless
Remote Shutter Release for
Nikon. This compact set includes
a small transmitter and a low-
profile receiver that sits directly
on the 10-pin remote terminal—
it doesn’t require a cable or take
up space on the hot shoe. The
FreeWave Micro wirelessly
triggers the shutter of your Nikon
DSLR camera from a distance of
approximately 300′so that you
can shoot action while keeping
your distance from the camera
setup. You can use any one of
16 selectable radio frequencies
(channels)—this ensures that you
have a clear channel for operating
your camera even if other
wireless devices are operating in
the same area.
The FreeWave Micro transmitter
and receiver fit easily into a shirt
pocket—together they weigh
only 1.1oz. The transmitter
operates using one AAA battery.
The receiver is powered by the
camera.
Using the FreeWave Micro, you
can activate autofocus, trigger the
shutter, and open and close the
shutter when your camera is in
Bulb exposure mode. A shooting
alarm LED on the transmitter
blinks red each time a picture is
taken, so that you’ll always know
the exposure was made.
The FreeWave Micro also allows
you to take photographs without
touching your camera—a great
advantage when doing close-up
or macro photography, or when
you’re using long exposures.
Using the FreeWave Micro, you
won’t risk accidentally moving
your camera.

Small, Lightweight Remote Control: compatible
with Nikon DSLRs with a 10-pin remote
terminal.
2.4 GHz Radio Frequency: reduced interference
and improved wireless signal quality.
Extended Range: operates at up to 328′(100 m),
depending on conditions.
16 Channels: operates without interference from
other wireless devices.
Built-In Antenna: improves reception of receiver.
Dual-Function Release: press release button
halfway to activate autofocus; press fully to trip
the shutter.
Shutter Trigger Confirmation: The red led ON
light on the transmitter lights up each time the
camera shutter is released, providing visual
confirmation that a photograph has been taken.
Bulb Mode Release: when the camera is in Bulb
mode, the FreeWave Micro remote control
can open the shutter at the beginning of the
exposure and close the shutter at the end of the
exposure.
LED Indicators: LEDs indicate Focus, Shutter, and
Shooting Confirmation.
Works in Extreme Temperatures: operates in
temperatures from -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C).
KEY FEATURES
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• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
devices. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform
any unauthorized modification.
• Do not operate in the presence of flammable gas
or vapors.
• Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or
expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this
precaution can result in fire or electric shock.
• 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 batteries with correct polarity.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and
Vello will not be responsible for any damage.
• Handle the unit with care.
• Keep out of the reach of children. This device
contains small parts which may pose a choking
hazard.
• Make sure the item is intact and that there are no
missing parts.
• All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
• Please read and follow these instructions and keep
this manual in a safe place.
PRECAUTIONS
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
Receiver
1Antenna
2Lanyard hook
316-channel switch
4Power LED
5Focus LED
6Shutter LED
7Power switch
8Locking wheel
910 pin connection to the
camera.
10Channel selection pin
11 Protective sliding cover
12Shutter release button
13LED Indicator
Focus—vivid blue / Shutter—dim
blue / Shooting alarm—red
14Battery compartment door
15Strap hook
1616-channel switch
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Transmitter
Lanyard
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Setting Up the Receiver
The camera must have a 10-pin
remote terminal in order to
connect with the FreeWave Micro
Wireless Receiver. Please see
the compatible camera list on
page 12.
1.Insert the socket of the
receiver, with the antenna
pointed up, into the camera’s
10-pin remote terminal.
INSTRUCTIONS
2. Turn the receiver slightly
until you feel that it’s seated
properly in the terminal.
3. When you have correctly
aligned the receiver with the
10-pin remote terminal, turn
the locking wheel clockwise
until the receiver is securely
connected to the camera.
To get the most from your FreeWave Micro Wireless Remote Control,
please read this manual.
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4. Turn the receiver on by
pressing the power button.
5. The red Power LED on the
receiver will blink on and off
when the receiver is connected
properly to the camera.
6. Ensure that the receiver is set
to the same channel as the
transmitter.
7. To turn the receiver off, press
the power switch and hold it
for approximately one second.
The red Power LED will turn
off.
Note: The receiver will enter
sleep mode after it has been on
for two hours without being
activated. When the receiver is in
sleep mode, press the On switch
to resume operation.
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Setting Up the Transmitter
Please follow these directions to
set up the transmitter.
1.Press down on the knurled
area on the back of the
transmitter and slide open the
battery chamber cover.
2. Install one AAA battery in the
battery chamber, ensuring that
the polarity is correct.
3. Using the included channel
selection pin (attached to the
lanyard), select the channel
using the selector next to the
battery. Be sure the channel
matches the channel setting on
the receiver.
4. Slide the battery chamber
cover closed.
5. To activate autofocus, press
the shutter button on the
transmitter halfway down.
When autofocus is engaged,
the indicator LED will become
a vivid blue color.
6. To trigger the shutter and
take a photograph, press the
shutter button all the way
down. When the shutter is
engaged, the indicator LED will
turn a dim blue color.
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There are 16 radio frequencies (channels) available
on the transmitter and the receiver. Be sure to set
the same channel on the transmitter and the receiver.
This allows you to use the Freewave Micro Wireless
Remote Control without interference from other
devices using radio frequencies in the same area. The
channel selection pin attached to the included lanyard
helps you to adjust the channels. Please refer to the
channel list below for information about setting the
channels.
Note: Be sure to maintain a minimum distance of 20″
(50 cm) between the transmitter and receiver during
operation to prevent anti-RF interference.
SETTING THE CHANNEL
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Available Channels
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USING THE FREEWAVE MICRO WIRELESS REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE FOR NIKON
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After you attach the receiver to
your camera, you can use the
FreeWave Micro to activate the
autofocus function, to release the
shutter, and to operate the Bulb
mode on your camera.
To operate the autofocus function
on your camera, press the shutter
button on the transmitter halfway
down. When the autofocus is
engaged, the blue LED on the
transmitter and the blue LED
on the receiver will both light
up. To take a photograph, press
the shutter button all the way
down. The red LED on the
receiver and the red shooting
alarm LED on the transmitter
will light up to confirm that the
receiver is functioning and that
it has triggered the shutter in
the camera. The confirmation
light may not blink at the precise
moment that the photograph
is taken.
To use the FreeWave Micro with
the Bulb mode on your camera,
first set your camera to Bulb
mode. Then, press the shutter
button on the transmitter and
hold it until the blue LED on the
transmitter turns off. A blue LED
and a red LED on the receiver will
light up, signaling that the shutter
of the camera is open. When
you want to close the shutter,
press the shutter button on the
transmitter again. The blue and
red lights on the receiver will go
out, signaling that the shutter
has closed.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Transmitter Receiver
Transmitter light does not blink Insert a fresh battery into the battery chamber, ensuring that the
polarity is correct.
Transmitter light blinks, but receiver light does
not blink
Check to be sure that the power switch for the receiver is in the
On position.
Ensure that the receiver and transmitter are set to the same channel.
Status LED on transmitter blinks at incorrect
times
Insert a fresh battery into the battery chamber, ensuring that the
polarity is correct.
Status LED on the receiver blinks, but the
camera doesn’t operate
Remove receiver from camera and reinstall it, ensuring that it’s
securely attached.
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Nikon®D800 / D700 / D300 / D300s / D200 / D100
(battery grip required) / D3 / D3s / D3x / D2
D2x / D2Hs / D2H / D1H / D1
COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
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SPECIFICATIONS
-Transmitter Receiver
Frequency 2.427 GHz to 2.457 GHz
Channels 16
Maximum Range 328′(100 m)
Battery 1x AAA Powered by camera
Operating Temperature Range -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Dimensions 2.83 × 0.86 × 0.90″
(82 × 34 × 17 mm)
2.75 × 1.33 × 0.67″
(70 × 22 × 23 mm)
Weight 0.7 oz. (19.8 g) without battery 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)
Total Weight 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
There is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment ON or OFF, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
1.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and
the receiver.
This device complies with Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modifications (including the antenna)
made to this device that are not expressly approved
by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC COMPLIANCE
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Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date, or thirty (30)
days after replacement whichever occurs later. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall
be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use.
This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration,
abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Vello MAKES NEITHER ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty please return the defective Item with proof of
purchase along with an RMA number to the place of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY
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