Vello FreeWave Plus User Manual

FREEWAVE
PLUS

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 .4GHz
wireless frequency for extended
range and reduced interference.

Your Vello FreeWave Plus
Wireless Remote Shutter Release
Kit contains:

Wireless Transmitter
Wireless Receiver
Camera Release Cable
4 AA A Bat teries

INTRODUCTION

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2.4GHz Radio Frequency: Reduced

interference and improved wireless
signal quality.

Extended Range: up to 100m (320 ft.)

16 Possible Channels: One transmitter

can trigger multiple receivers.

Built-in Antenna: Destruction-proof

internal antenna.

Dual-function Release: Press halfway to

focus; press fully to trigger shutter.

Delayed Release: Four-second delay

function gives you extra time to get
in position.

Multi-exposure: Take multiple shots with

one press of the trigger.

Long Exposure: Control the length of the

exposure remotely.

Multi-function: Trigger your camera

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

Ver sa ti le: One receiver works with dozens

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

LED indicators: Confirm pre-focus and

exposure during wireless mode.

KEY FEATURES

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Set the DIP switch located in the battery
compartment of the Transmitter and
Receiver. The DIP switches set a dierent
radio frequency for each Transmitter/
Receiver pair, so that multiple sets of the
FreeWave Plus can be used simultaneously.

You can use a pen to set the DIP switches
to your desired code. Any combination
will work so long as the switches are set
identically in both the Transmitter and
Receiver of a single FreeWave Plus set . A
total of 16 dierent combinations can be
selected.

Insert 2 AA batteries into both the
Transmitter and Receiver.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 the FreeWave Plus 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 could
result in fire or electric shock.

• Keep out of the reach of children. This

device contains small par ts 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
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.

• 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS

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FEATURES DIAGRAM

Battery Compartment

1 Single Shot

2 Continuous Shooting

3 Bulb Shooting

4 Self Timer

Mode Selector

Battery Compartment

Power Button

Confirmation LED

Power Button

Receiver

Transmitter

Shutter Button

Confirmation LED

1

2 3 4

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Turn ON the Receiver: Press and hold
the Power button for 2 seconds. The
LED 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 LED 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 use an accessory shoe to attach the
Receiver to your camera, tripod, or other
suitable surface.

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
Re cei ve r.

MOUNTING THE RECEIVER

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1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the
LED lights up.

2. Set the Transmitter to Single Shot.

3. Set your camera to the Single Shot

setting.

4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s

shutter release button halfway to wake
or focus your camera (if set to Auto
Focus).The LED will turn green.

5. Fully depress the shutter button on the

Transmitter. The LED will turn red and
the shutter will be triggered.

SINGLE SHOTS | WIRELESS

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1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the
LED lights up.

2. Set the Transmitter to Self Timer

mode.

3. Set your camera to the Single Shot

setting.

4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s

shutter release button halfway to wake
or focus your camera (if set to Auto
Focus). The LED will turn green.

5. Fully depress the shutter button on

the Transmitter. The LED will turn red
and the shutter will be trig gered after a
four-second delay.

FOUR SECOND DELAY | WIRELESS

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1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the
LED lights up.

2. Set the Transmitter to Bulb mode.

3. Set your camera to the Continuous

Shots setting.

4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s

shutter release button halfway to wake
or focus your camera (if set to Auto
Focus).The LED will turn green.

5. A full press of the Transmitter’s shutter

button will trigger the camera to take

continuous photos until you half press
or fully press the shutter button again.

CONTINUOUS MODE | WIRELESS

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1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the LED
lights up.

2. Set the transmitter to Continuous
Shooting.

3. Set your camera to the Single Shot

setting.

4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s

shutter release button halfway to wake
or focus your camera (if set to Auto
Focus). The LED will turn green.

5. 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.

CONTINUOUS MODE AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS | WIRELESS

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1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and
holding the Power button until the LED
lights up.

2. Set the Transmitter to Bulb Shooting.

3. Set your camera to the Bulb setting.

4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s

shutter release button halfway to wake
or focus your camera (if set to Auto
Focus). The LED will turn green.

5. Fully depress the Transmitter’s shutter

button. 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 half-press or
fully press the shutter button again.

BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRELESS

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The FreeWave Plus Receiver can also
be used as a wired, o-camera shutter
release.

With your camera and receiver OFF,
connect the shutter release cable’s
miniplug end to the Receiver and the other
end to your camera’s shutter release jack.
Power up your camera. The Receiver
does not need to be on, but because the
Receiver does not need power in wired
mode, the LED will not light up.

1. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter

release button halfway to wake or focus
your camera (if set to Auto Focus).
The confirmation LED will not display,
so be sure to manually focus or allow
the camera to Auto Focus without
confirmation.

2. Fully press the shutter button on the

Receiver. The shutter will be triggered.

SINGLE SHOTS | WIRED

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1. Set your camera to the Continuous
Shots setting.

2. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter
release button halfway to wake or focus

3. A full press of the Receiver’s shutter

button will trigger the camera to take
continuous photos until you release the
shutter button.

your camera (if set to Auto Focus).
The confirmation LED will not display,
so be sure to manually focus or allow
the camera to Auto Focus without
confirmation.

CONTINUOUS MODE | WIRED

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1. Set your camera to Bulb mode.

2. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter

release button halfway to wake or focus
your camera (if set to Auto Focus).
The confirmation LED will not display,
so be sure to manually focus or allow
the camera to Auto Focus without
confirmation.

3. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter
button. The shutter will remain open
until the shutter button is released.

BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRED

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RCC-N 2

RCC-P 1

RCC- O2

RCC-N3

RCC- O1

RCC- S1

RCC- C1

RCC-N1

RCC- C2

The FreeWave Plus includes a Camera
Release Cable that enables the remote to
work with cer tain models of cameras. By
changing the camera release cable, a single
FreeWave Plus Receiver can work with
many other cameras as well.

At right are models of Vello Camera
Release Cables for the FreeWave Plus
and the cameras they support. For these
cables, and cables for other camera
models, check with your Vello dealer.

CAMERA RELEASE CABLES

RCC-C2 – Canon EOS 10D / 20D / 30D / 40D / 50D / 5D / 5D Mark II / 5D M ark III / 7D / 1D / Mark II / Mark IIn /M ark III

Mark I V / 1DS / Mark II / Mark II I / 1D X
RCC-N1 – Nikon D1 / D1H / D1X / D2 / D3 / D3x / D3s / D2H / D2Hs / D2X / D2Xs / D4 / D200
D300 / D300s / D700 / D80 0 / D800E Fuji S3pro / S5Pro Kodak DCS-14N
RCC-C1 – Canon EOS 30/ 33/ 50/ 3 00/ / 60 D/ Digit al Rebel: (300D) / XT (350D) / XTi (400D) / XSi (450D) / XS (1000D)

/T1i (500D) / T2 i (550D) / T3 (11 00D) / T3i (600D), Powershot: G10, G11, G12, G1 X
Pentax K100D / K110D / K200D / K10D / K20D / K-5 / K-7 / *ist DS / DS2 / DL2 / DL / D Contax N 645
Samsung GX-1S / GX-1L / GX-10 / GX-20 / NX Series
RCC-S1 – Sony A100 / A200 / A290 / A300 / A320 / A350 / A380 / A390 /
A500 / A500 / A560 / A580 / A700 / A850 / A900 /
SLT A33 / A55 / A35 / A65 / A77
RCC-O1 – Olympus E520 / E510 / E420 / E410 / E400 /

E450 / E620 / SP-570 UZ / SP-56 0UZ /

SP-55 0UZ / SP-510UZ / XZ-1 /

Pen: E- PL2 / E-P2 / E- PM1 / E-PL3 / E-P3 /

OM-D: EM-5

RCC-O2 – Olympus E-1/ E-3/ E-5
RCC-N3 – Nikon D70s / D80
RCC-N2 – Nikon D90 / D310 0 / D3200 /

D5000 / D7000 / D5100
RCC-P1 – Panasonic DMC-G1 / DMC-G10 /
DMC-G2 / DMC-GF1 / DMC-GH1 /
DMC-GH2 / DMC-L10 / DMC-L1 /
DMC-FZ100 / DMC-G3 /
DMC- F Z150 / DMC - GX1

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Transmitter Receiver

Power 2 x AA A 2 x AA A

Battery Life 3 Ye ars 300 Hours

Channels

16 Channels

Range

100m (320 ft.) with no obstructions

Frequency 2.4 GHz

Confirmation LEDs 2 Color

Shutter Modes

Single Shot, 4-Second Delay, Continuous,

1-Second Continuous, & Bulb

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.

SPECIFICATIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

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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

Limited One-Year Warranty

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. 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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