Vello shutterboss User Manual

WIRELESS
SHUTTERBOSS

USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Vello Wireless
ShutterBoss. It has a range of up to 250 feet
on 99 channels over the reliable FSK
modulated 2.4GHz 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 t wo AAA batteries that can
provide the low power the device uses for
up to four years.

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
1 to 99 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 is great for
time-lapse recording of blooming owers,
astrophotography, etc.

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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: up to 80m (250 ft.)

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: Conrm pre-focus and

exposure.

Ultra-low power: AAA transmitter

batteries can last up to four years on
st an db y.

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FEATURE DIAGRAMS

Conrmation LED

Backlight button

Display panel

Timer Start/Stop button

Control selection button

Shutter release button

Tra n s mit t er

Battery compartment

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Receiver

Battery compartment

Display panel

Backlight / Channel Up button

Power / Channel Down button

Output signal socket

Power LED

Cold shoe mount
with thumbwheel lock

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TRANSMITTER DISPLAY PANEL

Interval function

Exposure length function

Delay function

Bulb shot indic ator

Multi shot indicator

Single shot indicator

TIMER CONTROLS

DEL AY

LONG INTVL N CH

BULB

SHUTTER CONTROLS

CH

Number of shots function

Channel indicator

Delay indicator

Low battery indicator

BAT T

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POWERING UP

Tur n i n g ON the Transmitter: The
Wireless ShutterBoss is optimized for
ultra-low 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 off. 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 off the same. Press and hold
the power button until the display goes off.

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

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SETTING THE CHANNEL

Setting the Channel on the
Trans m i t t e r : 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 but ton 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.

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+ but tons a

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

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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 effectively
sets the devices to communicate on all
channels. A receiver set to [– –] will
respond to any transmission it receives on
the 2.4GHz frequency. This is useful in
setups with multiple devices all needing to
respond to a single trig ger.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

Both the transmit ter and receiver of the
Wireless ShutterBoss will display a blinking
battery icon when battery power is low.

The receiver uses a 3V CR2 lithium battery
which should last more than 400 hours of
standby time. It is easy to change. Slide open
the bat tery door on the end of the unit.

The transmitter uses a two AAA batteries,
which should last for four years under
standby. To replace the batteries, slide open
the bat tery cover on the back of the unit.

Make sure to install batteries in the correct
orientation of polarity.

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