
IR-P1
INFRARED
REMOTE
CONTROL
WIRELESS SHUTTER
ACTIVATION
USER MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello.
Congratulations on the purcha se of your Vello IR-P1 infrared remote
control. This wireless remote lets you take photos and zoom in and out on
your camera from up to fifteen fee t away. The Vello IR-P1 is especially useful
for preventing camera sh ake during long ex posures and for taking
self-portraits. It can also be used to trig ger a remote came ra when shooting
events.
Precautions
Before using your Vello IR-P1 infrared remote control, ple ase read the
following safet y notice s carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe use, and to
help prevent damage to your remote control or injury to yourself or others.
• Remove the battery from this product before long-term storage in order
to prevent it from leaking corrosive liquids.
• This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow,
humidity, and general moisture.
• Do not cle an this product w ith agents containing corrosive or flammable
substances such as paint thinner, benzene , or nail polish remover.
• Strong light and we ak batteries may adversely aect the tr ansmission of
the infrared signal.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Never heat them or throw them into
a fire, as this can c ause the b atteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate
heat, or explode.
Overview
Shutter
Release
S
W/T
Wide-Angle/
Telephoto
(zoom out/in)
Using Your Vello IR-P1 as a Remote Trigger
The Vello IR-P1 can trig ger your camera’s shutter from up to fifteen feet
away. To use your IR-P1 as a remote trigger, turn on your camera and follow
these steps:
1. Remove the plastic sepa rator from the batter y.
2. Set up your shot and make sure your camera is in focus.
3. Set your camera for remote triggering. For mo re information about the
remote t riggering feature, consult your came ra’s manual.
4. Aim the remote at the camera’s infrared sensor and press the S bu tton to
release the shutter.
Note: With compatible ca meras aim the remote at the camer a’s infrared
sensor and press the W/T button to zoom out or in.

Note: Please see your camera’s user ma nual for complete instr uctions and
supported features.
Important! Because infrared technology requires line-of-sight
communication between the two devices , make sure there are no
obstructions between the remote and your camera’s sensor.
Replacing the Battery
The Vello IR-P1 is powered by a 3 V CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the
batte ry, follow these steps:
1. Push the tab in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illu stration,
and pull the battery tr ay out of the remote .
2. Remove the old bat tery and replace it wit h a
new one, making sure the side marked with
a plus sign (+) is facing up.
3. Push the battery tray back into the remote
CR2025
OPEN
PUSH
so it lock s in place.
Specifications
• Operating distance: up to 15 ft. (4.6 m)
• Operating temperatures: 41°F–104°F (5°C–40°C)
• Battery type: 3 V CR 2025 lithium
• Typical bat tery life: up to 3 years or 20,000 exposures
• Dimensions: 3.4 × 1.6 × 0.23 in. (86.3 × 40.2 × 6 mm)
• Weight: .6 oz (17 g)
Compatible Cameras
Pentax® K-01 / K30 / K-5 / K-5 II / K-5 IIS / K-M / K-R / K-X / Q / Q10 / X-5
Visit www.vellogear.com for additional compatible cameras
One-Year Limited Warranty
This VEL LO product is war ranted t o the origi nal purchaser t o be free from d efects in mate rials and
workm anship un der norm al consum er use for a pe riod of one (1) yea r from the origin al purcha se date or
thirt y (30) days afte r replace ment, w hichever o ccurs later. The war ranty provide r’s respon sibilit y with
respec t to this limited w arrant y shall be limite d solely to repair o r replacement , at the provider ’s
discre tion, of any p roduct that fai ls during norma l use of this p roduct in i ts intended man ner and in its
intend ed environ ment. Inoper ability of the p roduct or p art(s) shall be det ermined by the wa rrant y
provide r. If the pro duct has b een discontinu ed, the wa rranty provid er reserves the r ight to replace it w ith
a model of e quivalent qua lity and functi on.
This war ranty does not c over damage or def ect caused by misu se, neglect , accident , alteration , abuse,
improp er insta llation or maint enance . EXCEPT A S PROVIDED HERE IN, THE WARRA NTY PROVIDER
MAKES N EITHER ANY EX PRESS WARRA NTIES NOR ANY I MPLIED WARR ANTIES , INCLUDIN G BUT
NOT LIMI TED TO ANY IMPLI ED WARRANTY O F MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNES S FOR A
PARTICUL AR PURPOS E. This warra nty provi des you wit h specific legal r ights, and you may a lso have
additio nal rights that v ary from state t o state.
To obtain wa rrant y coverage , contact the Vell o Custome r Service Depa rtment to obt ain a return
mercha ndise authoriz ation (“RMA”) nu mber, and retu rn the defectiv e product t o Vello al ong with th e
RMA num ber and pro of of purch ase. Shi pment of th e defective prod uct is at the purch aser’s own ri sk and
expense.
For more i nformat ion or to arr ange service , visit www.vello gear.com or call Cust omer Ser vice at
212-594 -2353.
Produc t warranty pro vided by the G radus Group.
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