Vello Freewave User Manual

FREEWAVE

USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Vello
FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter
Release. This device triggers your
camera wired or wirelessly, allowing
you to trip the shutter without
disturbing the camera. It’s ideal for
taking pictures of subjects that are
difcult to approach, such as wildlife. It
also eliminates vibrations caused by
pressing your camera’s shutter release
button during macro, close-up, or
long-exposure photography. The
two-second delay function is great for
self-portraits.

Unlike infrared remotes, which
won’t work if the receiver is not
in direct line-of-sight of the
transmitter, the FreeWave uses
radio frequencies. Radio waves
can pass through and around
objects such as walls, windows,
and oors. You can even trigger your
camera around corners.

The FreeWave can transmit over
16,000,000 possible channels, and there
are no dip switches to set. The device
congures with the press of a button.

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Your Vello FreeWave
Wireless Remote Shut ter Release
kit contains:

Wireless RF Receiver,
Wireless RF Transmit ter,
Camera Release cable,
Battery, Lanyard, and Clip.

KEY FEATURES

Smar t Code: 16,000,000 possible

radio channels. No dip switches to
set. One transmitter can trigger
multiple receivers.

Extended Range: up to 100m

(320 ft .)

Multi-function: Trigger your camera

wirelessly or wired. Wired
triggering works even if the battery
in the receiver is dead or missing.

Versatile: One receiver works with

dozens of camera models. Just swap
out the camera release cable.

Dual-Function Release: Press

halfway to focus; press full to trig ger
shutter.

Delayed Release: Two-second delay

function gives you extra time to get
into position.

Multi-exposure: Take multiple shots

with one press of the trigger.

Long Exposure: Control the length of

the exposure remotely.

LED indicators: Conrm pre-focus

and exposure during wireless mode.

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SAFETY WARNINGS CAMERA RELEASE CABLES

• There are no user-serviceable parts
inside the devices. Do not attempt to
disassemble or perform any
unauthorized modication.

• Do not operate the FreeWave in the
presence of ammable gas or vapors.

• Do not handle with wet hands or
immerse in or expose to water or
rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in re or
electric shock.

• Keep out of the reach of children.
This device cont ains small parts which
may pose a choking hazard.

• Observe caution when handling
batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled. Use
only the batteries listed in this
manual. Make cert ain 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.

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• Do not use or leave the devices in
conditions of extreme heat, severe
cold, or high humidity.

• Turn off 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.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

antenna

conrmation LED

Tra n smi t te r

shutter release button

interchangeable
shutter release cable

conrmation LEDs

Receiver

shutter release button

shot selector

lanyard loop

hold/ready button

power/set button

battery bay

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POWERING UP

Turning ON the Receiver: Press and
hold the Set/Power button until the
red LED comes on. The Receiver turns
off the same way. Press and hold the
Set/Power button until the red LED
turns off.

Turning ON the Transmitter :

There is no need for a power button on
the Transmitter. The Transmitter is
always ready to re and uses power
only when you press the shutter
release button.

Press and hold the Set/Power
button for ~3 seconds to power up
the Receiver.

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