Vello FreeWave Plus User manual

FREEWAVE PLUS
WIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASE
USER MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing the Vello
FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter
Release. This device triggers your
camera in either wired or wireless mode,
allowing you to trip the shutter without
disturbing the camera. It’s ideal for taking
pictures of subjects that are dicult
to approach, such as wildlife. It also
eliminates vibrations caused by pressing
your camera’s shutter release button
during macro, close-up, and long-exposure
photography. The four-second delay
function is great for self-portraits.
The FreeWave Plus does
not require line-of-sight
alignment, as its radio
waves pass through and
around objects such as
walls, windows, and floors.
You can even trigger your
camera around corners.
The FreeWave Plus uses the
2.4 GHz wireless frequency for
extended range and reduced
interference.
Your Vello FreeWave Plus
Wireless Remote Shutter Release
Kit contains:
Wireless Transmitter
Wireless Receiver
Shutter Release Cable(s)
4 AAA Batteries
Wrist strap
INTRODUCTION

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• There are no user-serviceable parts
inside the devices. Do not attempt to
disassemble or perform any
unauthorized modifications.
• Do not operate the FreeWave Plus in
the presence of flammable gases or
vapors.
• 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.
• 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 the reach of children. This
device contains small parts which may
pose a choking hazard.
• 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.
• Turn o the camera’s power before
inserting or removing the remote cord.
• Dispose used batteries, packaging,
and old devices in accordance with
appropriate local environmental
regulations.
• All images are for illustrative purposes
only.
SAFETY WARNINGS

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FEATURES DIAGRAM
Battery Compartment
1Single Shot
2Continuous Shooting
3Bulb Shooting
4Self Timer
Mode Selector
Battery Compartment
Shutter Release
Button
Confirmation LED
Power Button
Receiver
Transmitter
Shutter Release
Button
Shutter Release Port
Confirmation LEDs
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Set the DIP switches located in the battery
compartments of the Transmitter and
Receiver. The DIP switches set a dierent
radio frequency (channel) for each
Transmitter/ Receiver pair to prevent radio
interference.
Use any combination of the DIP switches so
long as both the Transmitter and Receiver are
set to the same position. There are a total of
16 available combinations.
Insert 2×AAA batteries into the transmitter
and re ceiver.
SETTING THE DEVICE CHANNEL AND INSERTING THE BATTERIES

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Tur n ON the Receiver: Press and hold
the Power button for 2 seconds. The
LEDs will flash red at 2 second intervals to
indicate that the receiver is working.
To power down after use, Press and hold the
Power button for 2 seconds. The LEDs will
flash 4 times in quick succession to indicate
that it is powering o.
There is no need for a power button
on the transmitter. The Transmitter
is always ready to fire and uses power
only when you press the focus/shutter
release button.
POWERING ON & OFF
Press and hold the
Power button for 2 seconds
to power up the Receiver.

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If using the FreeWave wirelessly, mount
the Receiver on your camera’s hot shoe,
facing forwards or backwards.
If your camera’s hot shoe is in use, you can
mount the receiver to a bracket or cage
via its mounting foot or 1/4-20 socket.
With your camera and Receiver OFF,
connect the shutter release cable’s
sub-mini plug end to the Receiver, and
the other end to your camera’s shutter
release jack. Power up your camera and
Receiver.
MOUNTING THE RECEIVER

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1. Set the Transmitter and camera to
Single Shot mode.
3. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus).The LED
will turn blue.
4. Fully depress the shutter button to take
the photograph. The LED will flash red
and the shutter will be triggered.
SINGLE SHOT MODE

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1. Set the transmitter to Continuous
Shooting.
2. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED
will turn blue.
3. A full press of the Transmitter’s
shutter button will trigger the camera
to take continuous photos at 1 second
intervals until you release the shutter
button.
To access your camera’s fastest drive
speed:
1. Set the Transmitter to Bulb Shooting,
and your camera to Continuous
Shooting mode.
2. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED
will turn blue.
3. Fully depress the shutter button
to begin shooting. The LED on the
Transmitter will flash red, and the LED
on the receiver will turn solid red. The
camera will continue shooting until you
press the shutter button a second time.
CONTINUOUS MODE

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1. Set the Transmitter and camera to
Bulb Shooting.
2. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED
will turn blue.
3. Fully depress the shutter button to
begin the exposure. The LED on the
Transmitter will flash red, and the LED
on the receiver will turn solid red. The
shutter will remain open until you press
the shutter button a second time.
BULB MODE

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1. Set the Transmitter to Self Timer
mode.
2. Set your camera to the Single Shot
setting.
3. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED
will turn blue.
4. Fully depress the shutter button to take
the photograph. The LED will blink red,
and the shutter will be triggered after a
four-second delay.
SELF TIMER MODE

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You can use the FreeWave Plus receiver as
a wired trigger and it can be used with the
receiver’s power turned o.
1. Adjust your camera settings, such as
exposure mode, shutter speed, and
focus and shooting modes.
2. Press the receiver’s shutter release
button halfway to focus.
Note: Autofocus is not compatible with
back-button focusing on some camera
models.
3. Press the shutter release button fully
to take a photo. If your camera is
set to bulb mode you need to press
the shutter a second time to end the
exposures.
WIRED RELEASE TRIGGER

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Troubleshooting
Problems with the FreeWave Plus can
usually be traced to the following most
common causes. Perform the following
steps to diagnose and correct the
problem:
• Check that the shutter release cable
is in good condition and is properly
connected.
• Make sure that the Receiver is powered
on.
• Remove the batteries from the
Transmitter and Receiver, and change
the channel by rearranging the DIP
switches to a dierent combination,
taking care to ensure that both the
Transmitter and Receiver are set
identically.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This device complies with Part 15 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.
FCC COMPLIANCE

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Transmitter Receiver
Power 2 x AAA 2 x AAA
Battery Life 1000 hr. 40 0 hr.
Dimensions (L×W×H) 3.94 × 1.34 × .63 in. (100 × 34 × 16 mm) 2.7 × 1.5 × 1.02 in. (71 × 38 × 26 mm)
Weight 29 g 25 g
Channels 16 Channels
Range 320 ft. (100 m) with no obstructions
Frequency 2.4 GHz
Confirmation LEDs Red and blue
Shutter Modes Single Shot, 4-Second Delay, Continuous, 1-Second Continuous, and Bulb
SPECIFICATIONS

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This VELLO product is warranted to the
original purchaser to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal
consumer use for a period of one (1) year from
the original purchase date or thirty (30) days
after replacement, whichever occurs later. The
warranty provider’s responsibility with respect
to this limited warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement, at the provider’s
discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended
manner and in its intended environment.
Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be
determined by the warranty provider. If the
product has been discontinued, the warranty
provider reserves the right to replace it with a
model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or
defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident,
alteration, abuse, improper installation
or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER
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. This warranty
provides you with specific legal rights, and you
may also have additional rights that vary from
state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the
Vello Customer Service Department to obtain
a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”)
number, and return the defective product to
Vello along with the RMA number and proof of
purchase. Shipment of the defective product is
at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service,
visit www.vellogear.com or call Customer
Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the
Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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