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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WIRELESS SETUP

Mount the receiver onto your camera’s hot
shoe, facing forwards or backwards. If your
camer a’s hot shoe is in use, you can mount
the receiver to an accessory bracket or a
tripod using either an accessory shoe or the
receive r’s 1/4˝-20 threaded socket.

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 the receiver and then the camera.

Be sure to also read your camera’s owners’
manual for guidance on use of remotes.

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SHUTTER CONTROL: SINGLE SHOT

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the
display comes on.

2. Set your camera to single shot mode.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select single shot mode. Press
the lef t and right arrows until the
single shot icon is displayed in the
bottom left of the screen.

4. Press the transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LEDs
on the tr ansmitter and receiver will both
turn green.

5. Fully depress the shutter release
button on the tr ansmitter. The LEDs
will turn red and the shut ter will be
triggered.

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TIMER CONTROLS

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

In single shot mode, only the single shot
icon and the channel in use will display.

SHUTTER CONTROL: CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Continuous shooting under the Shutter
Control settings will trig ger the camera
shutter once every second. For exposures
longer than one second, use the Timer
Control settings described later in this manual.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button.

2. Set your camera to single shot mode.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter to

select continuous shooting mode.
Press the left and right arrows until
the continuous shooting icon is
displayed at the bottom.

4. Press the transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus your
camer a (if set to Auto Focus). The LEDs
on the tr ansmitter and receiver will both
turn green.

5. Fully depress and hold the shutter
release button on the transmitter. The
LEDs will turn red and the shutter will be
triggered. The LEDs will blink green and
red as shots are focused and triggered.

6. Release the shutter release button to
stop continuous shooting.

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TIMER CONTROLS

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

In continuous shooting mode, only the multiple
shot icon and the channel in use will display.

TIMER CONTROLS: EXPOSURE LENGTH

Under Timer Controls, the Wireless
ShutterBoss can control shutter speeds that
are much longer than your camera offers, and
you don’t have to manually end the exposure
as you do with the Shutter Controls.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the

Power button until the display comes on.

2. Set your camera to bulb exposure.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select LONG under the Timer
Controls. Press the left and right
arrows until LONG is displayed at
the top of the LCD.

4: Press the set button in the middle of

the arrow button to change the Long
Exposure set ting. Use the left and right
arrows to move between hours, minutes,
and seconds. Use the up and down
arrows to change the time values.

5: Press set button again to accept your

selection.

6: Continue on to other Timer Control

settings or press Timer Start/Stop to
begin the exposure process.

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TIMER CONTROLS

LONG

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

hours minutes seconds

SHUTTER CONTROL: DELAY

The Delay feature in the Shutter Controls
gives you simple control over delay and
number of shots. To combine delay with other
exposure settings, use the Timer Control
settings described later in this manual.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button.

2. Set your camera to single shot mode.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select delay shooting mode.
Press the left and right arrows
until the delay icon is displayed at
the bot tom of the LCD.

4. Press the set button in the middle of
the arrow button to change the settings.

5. Press the up and down arrows to set the
number of exposures (from 1 to 99 shots,
or set the device to take an unlimited
number of Photos when set to "--".).

6. Press the right arrow to set the delay
time (from 1 to 59 seconds).

7. Press the set button in the middle of
the arrow button to lock your settings.

8. Press the transmitter’s shutter release
button halfway to wake or focus the
camera. Fully depress the shutter release
button. The delay countdown will begin
and one shot will be taken per second.

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TIMER CONTROLS

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

number of shots

seconds of delay

TIMER CONTROLS

The Timer Controls at the top of the LCD
screen give you more control over delay,
exposure leng th, number of shots (and the
inter vals between them) than the Shut ter
Controls or even the controls on your
camera.

You can choose only one function, such as
delay time or exposure length, or set up a
series of controls that begins with a delay
countdown up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59
seconds and then trig gers a series of long
exposures with intervals between each shot .

Once you’ve set up your Timer Controls,
press the Timer Start /Stop button to begin
the countdowns and exposures.

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TIMER CONTROLS: DELAY

Under Timer Controls, the Wireless
ShutterBoss allows you set a delay of up to
99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing and

holding the Power button until the
display comes on.

2. Make certain your camera is NOT also
set for a delay.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select DEL AY under the
Timer Controls. Press the left and
right arrows until DELAY is
displayed at the top of the LCD.

4: Press the set button in the middle of

the arrow button to change the Delay
setting. Use the left and right arrows
to move between hours, minutes, and
seconds. Use the up and down arrows
to change the time values.

5: Press set button again to accept your

selection.

6: Continue on to other Timer Control

settings or press Timer Start/Stop
to begin the delay timer.

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TIMER CONTROLS

DEL AY

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

hours minutes seconds

TIMER CONTROLS: EXPOSURE LENGTH

Under Timer Controls, the Wireless
ShutterBoss can control shutter speeds that
are much longer than your camera offers, and
you don’t have to manually end the exposure
as you do with the Shutter Controls.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the

Power button until the display comes on.

2. Set your camera to bulb exposure.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select LONG under the Timer
Controls. Press the left and right
arrows until LONG is displayed at
the top of the LCD.

4: Press the set button in the middle of

the arrow button to change the Long
Exposure set ting. Use the left and right
arrows to move between hours, minutes,
and seconds. Use the up and down
arrows to change the time values.

5: Press set button again to accept your

selection.

6: Continue on to other Timer Control

settings or press Timer Start/Stop to
begin the exposure process.

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TIMER CONTROLS

LONG

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

hours minutes seconds

TIMER CONTROLS: INTERVALS

The Wireless ShutterBoss allows you to
control the amount of time between a
series of shots. Choose an interval that is
longer than your exposure time. If using a
ash, be sure to set an interval that is
longer than your ash recycle time.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the
Power button until the display comes on.

2. Set your camera exposure.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select INTVL under the Timer
Controls. Press the left and right
arrows until INTVL is displayed.

4: Press the set button in the middle of

the arrow button to change the exposure
Inter val setting. Use the left and right
arrows to move between hours, minutes,
and seconds. Use the up and down
arrows to change the time values.

5: Press set button again to accept your

selection.

6: Continue on to other Timer Control

settings or press Timer Start/Stop to
begin the exposure process.

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TIMER CONTROLS

INTVL

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

hours minutes seconds

TIMER CONTROLS: NUMBER OF SHOTS

Once you’ve set the Interval time under the
Timer Controls, you must tell the Wireless
ShutterBoss how many shots to trigger.

1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the

Power button until the display comes
on.

2. Set your camera exposure.

3: Use the arrow button on the transmitter

to select N under the Timer
Controls. Press the left and right
arrows until N is displayed.

4: Press the set button in the middle of

the arrow button to change the setting
for number of exposures. Use the up and
down arrows to change the number of
shots.

5: Press set button again to accept your

selection.

6: If this is the last of your Timer Control

settings, press Timer Start/Stop to
begin the exposure process.

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TIMER CONTROLS

N

SHUTTER CONTROLSCHBAT T

BACKLIGHT BUTTON

Both the transmit ter and receiver feature a
backlight for low light shooting conditions.
Press and hold the backlight button for
three seconds to activate the backlight on
the display. The backlight will remain lit for
about six seconds on the transmitter and
four seconds on the receiver.

Transmitter backlight button Receiver backlight button

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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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CAMERA RELEASE CABLES

The Wireless ShutterBoss includes a camera
release cable that enables the remote to
work wired or wirelessly with specic
models of camera, but just by changing the
camera release cable, the Wireless
ShutterBoss can work with many other
cameras as well.

At right are models of Vello Camera
Release Cables for the Wireless
ShutterBoss and the cameras they support .
For these cables, and cables for other
camer a models, check with your Vello
dealer.

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

RCC-N1 – Nikon D1 / D1H / D1X / D2 / D3 / D4 / D3X / D3S / D2H / D2Hs / D2X / D2Xs / D200 / D300 /

RCC-C1 – Canon EOS 30/ 33/ 50/ 60D/ 300/ Digital Rebel: (300D) /XT (350D)/ XTi (400D)/ XSi (450D)/ XS

RCC-S1 – Sony 100 / 200 / 300 / 350 / 500 / 550 / 560 / 580 /

RCC-O1 – Olympus E520 / E510 / E420 / E410 /

RCC-O2 – Olympus E-1/ E-3/ E-5.
RCC-N3 – Nikon D70s / D80
RCC-N2 – Nikon D90 / D3100 / D3200 /

RCC-P1 – Panasonic DMC-L1 / DMC-L10/

Mark IIn /Mark III /Mark IV /1Ds / Mark II / Mark III / 1D X

D300s / D700 / D800 / D800E Fuji S3pro / S5Pro Kodak DCS-14N

(1000D)/T1i (500D)/ T2i (550D)/ T3 (1100D)/ T3i (600D), Powershot: G10, G11, G 12, G1X
Samsung GX-1S / GX-1L / GX-10 / GX-20 / NX Series

700 / 850 / 900 / SLT 33 / A35 / 55 / A65 / A77

E400 / E450 / E620 / E-P2 / E-PL2 /
SP-570UZ / SP-560UZ / SP-550UZ /
SP-510UZ / XZ-1 / XZ-1 / Pen E-PM1
Pen E-PL3 / Pen E-P3.

D5000 / D5100 / D7000

DMC-G1/ DMC-GF1 / DMC-GH1 /
DMC-GX1/ DMC-G2 / DMC-GH2 /
DMC-G3 / DMC-G10 / DMC-FZ100 /
DMC-FZ150

RCC-O2

RCC-P1

RCC-N2

RCC-N3

RCC-O1

RCC-S1

RCC-N1

RCC-C1

RCC-C2

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SAFETY WARNINGS

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

• Do not operate the devices 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 contains 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 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 unat tended 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
inser ting or removing the remote cord.

• Dispose used batteries, packaging,
and old devices in accordance with
appropriate local environmental
regulations.

CARE OF THE WIRELESS SHUTTERBOSS

Protect the Wireless ShutterBoss

Do not drop the devices. The units may
malfunction if subjected to a strong shock
or vibration.

Keep Dry

The devices are not waterproof. Avoid
getting the devices wet. Do not expose
them to high humidity.

Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes

Sudden changes in temperature, such as
entering or leaving a warm building on a cold
day, can cause damaging condensation inside
the devices. Protect the transmitter and

receiver by placing them inside a carrying
case or a sealed plastic bag and allowing them
to adjust to temperature changes gradually.

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Strong static charges or electromagnetic
elds generated by equipment such as radio
transmitters can interfere with the system.
A strong external static charge can cause
unusual characters to display on the screen
or may cause the device to malfunction.
In such a situation; turn off the camera,
disconnect all devices, remove the
batteries, and then replace them a few
seconds after the display goes out.

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Liquid Crystal Displays

The display panel is a liquid crystal display.
At very low temperatures, the display
response my become slower. And at
temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F), the
display may darken. In either case, the
display will return to normal at room
temperature.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supported Cameras

Frequency

Range

Timer Control: Delay

Exposure Range

Interval

Number of Shots

Operating Temperature

Dimensions (Trans.)

Dimensions (Receiver)

(see packaging)

99 selectable channels over FSK 2.4 GHz

250 feet (80 meters)

0s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments

0s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments

1s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments

1-99

-20° to +50°C (-4° to +122°F)

Approx. 149 x 50 x 24 mm (5.9 x 2 x 1 in)

Approx. 63 x 38 x 31 mm (2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 in)

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FCC COMPLIANCE

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 inst allation. 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 Par t 15, Subpart
B, Class B of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

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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 modications (including the
antennae) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer
may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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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, or thirty (30)

days after replacement whichever occurs later . 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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