Vello RCW-II-O3, RCW-II-C2, RCW-II-S1, RCW-II-P1, RCW-II-N2 User manual

WIRELESS
SHUTTERBOSS II

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Vello Wireless
ShutterBoss II. It has a range of up to 250
feet on 99 channels over the reliable FSK
modulated 2.4 GHz frequency. But this device
is more than just a wireless shutter release.
It features many timer functions: self-timer,
interval timer, long exposure timer, as well
as controls for the number of continuous
shutter trips. The transmitter is powered by
two AAA batteries that can provide the low
power the device uses for up to four years.

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You can set the timer delays, exposure times,
and intervals up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,
59 seconds in one second increments.
You can select anywhere from  to 999
continuous shots, or set the device to
take an unlimited number of photos.

The LCD screen also has a backlit
function for low-light conditions.

The Vello Wireless ShutterBoss II is great
for time-lapse recording of blooming
flowers, astrophotography, etc.

KEY FEATURES

Channel Selector: 99 possible radio

channels, plus one universal channel, over
the reliable FSK 2.4 GHz frequency. No
DIP switches to set. One transmitter can
trigger multiple receivers.

Extended Range: about 250 ft. (80 m).

Multi-Function: Trigger your camera

wirelessly or wired.

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 trigger shutter.

Delayed Release: Delay function gives you

extra time to get into position.

Multi-Exposure: Take multiple shots with

one press of the trigger.

Interval Control: Control the amount of

time between multiple shots.

Long Exposure: Control the length of the

exposure remotely.

LED Indicators: Confirm pre-focus and

exposure.

Ultra-low Power: AAA transmitter

batteries can last up to four years on
standby.

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FEATURE DIAGRAMS

Confirmation LED

Backlight Button

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Display Panel

Timer Start/Stop Button

Control Selection Button

Shutter Release Button

Transmitter

Battery Compartment

Receiver

Battery Compartment

Display Panel

Backlight/Channel Up Button

Power/Channel Down Button

Shutter Release Port

Power LED

Cold-Shoe Mount
with Thumb-Wheel Lock

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TRANSMITTER DISPLAY PANEL

Exposure Length Function

TIMER CONTROLS

Interval Function

Number of Shots Function

CH

Delay Function

Bulb Shot Indicator

Multi Shot Indicator

Single Shot Indicator

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DELAY

LONG INTVL N CH

BULB

SHUTTER CONTROLS

BAT T

Channel Indicator

Delay Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

POWERING UP

Turning ON the Transmitter: The
Wireless ShutterBoss II is optimized for ultra­low power usage. Pressing any key will wake
the device. If no operation is performed,
the transmitter will revert to standby status
in one minute, and the display will turn o.
The device will stay active during timing
operations and bulb exposures longer than
one minute.

Turning ON the Receiver: Press and
hold the power button for two seconds. The
display will show the channel in use. The
receiver turns o the same way. Press and
hold the power button until the display goes
o.

Press and hold the power button for two
seconds to power up the receiver. The LED
will blink green while the device is on.

The transmitter uses ultra low power, and
can last up to four years on standby.

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SETTING THE CHANNEL

Setting the Channel on the
Transmitter: The transmitter and receiver

must be set to the same channel for proper
communication.

1: Use the arrow button to select the channel

setting. Press the left and right
arrows until CH is displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen.

2: Press the center button on the arrow

button to change the setting.

3: Press the up and down arrows to adjust

the channel up or down.

4: Press the center button to lock the setting.

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Setting the Channel on the Receiver:

1: With the device on, press the CH− and

CH+ at the same time. The CH in the

display will blink, indicating that you can
now change the setting.

2: Press the CH− or CH+ buttons to adjust

the channel.

3: Press both CH− and CH+ buttons a

second time to save your setting. If no
action is taken in ten seconds, the device
will save the setting displayed.

The channels you select for the transmitter
and receiver will become the default settings
for the next time you power up the device.

When you select [––] as the channel for the
transmitter and receiver, this eectively sets
the devices to communicate on all channels.
A receiver set to [––] will respond to any
transmission it receives on the 2.4 GHz
frequency. This is useful in setups with
multiple devices all needing to respond to a
single trigger.

WIRED SETUP

You can use your transmitter as a wired
remote. With your camera and transmitter
both OFF, connect the shutter release cable’s
sub-mini plug end to the jack at the front of
the transmitter and the other end to your
camera’s shutter release jack. Power up your
camera.

Look for this symbol.
Many camera manufacturers
use it to indicate the jack for
connecting remote devices.

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