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Vello shutterboss II User Manual

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SHUTTERBOSS II
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  • Page 1 WIRELESS SHUTTERBOSS II User Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Vello Wireless You can set the timer delays, exposure times, ShutterBoss II. It has a range of up to 250 and intervals up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, feet on 99 channels over the reliable FSK 59 seconds in one second increments.

  • Page 3: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES Channel Selector: 99 possible radio Delayed Release: Delay function gives you channels, plus one universal channel, over extra time to get into position. the reliable FSK 2.4 GHz frequency. No Multi-Exposure: Take multiple shots with DIP switches to set. One transmitter can one press of the trigger.
  • Page 4 FEATURE DIAGRAMS Display Panel Timer Start/Stop Button Confirmation LED Control Selection Button Backlight Button Shutter Release Button Transmitter Battery Compartment...
  • Page 5 Display Panel Receiver Backlight/Channel Up Button Battery Compartment Power LED Power/Channel Down Button Cold-Shoe Mount Shutter Release Port with Thumb-Wheel Lock...

  • Page 6: Timer Controls

    TRANSMITTER DISPLAY PANEL Interval Function Exposure Length Function Number of Shots Function TIMER CONTROLS DELAY LONG INTVL N CH Delay Function Channel Indicator Bulb Shot Indicator Delay Indicator Multi Shot Indicator Low Battery Indicator BULB Single Shot Indicator SHUTTER CONTROLS BATT...
  • Page 7 POWERING UP Turning ON the Transmitter: The Wireless ShutterBoss II 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.

  • Page 8: Setting The Channel

    SETTING THE CHANNEL Setting the Channel on the Setting the Channel on the Receiver: The channels you select for the transmitter Transmitter: The transmitter and receiver and receiver will become the default settings 1: With the device on, press the CH− and must be set to the same channel for proper for the next time you power up the device.

  • Page 9: Wired Setup

    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.

  • Page 10: Wireless Setup

    WIRELESS SETUP Mount the receiver onto your camera’s hot shoe, facing forwards or backwards. If your camera’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 receiver’s 1/4"-20 threaded socket.
  • Page 11 SHUTTER CONTROL: SINGLE SHOT 4. Press the transmitter’s shutter release 1. Turn on the receiver by pressing and TIMER CONTROLS holding the Power button until the display button halfway to wake or focus your comes on. camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LEDs on the transmitter and receiver will both 2.
  • Page 12 SHUTTER CONTROL: CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 4. Press the transmitter’s shutter release Continuous shooting under the Shutter TIMER CONTROLS button halfway to wake or focus your Control settings will trigger the camera shutter once every second. For exposures camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LEDs longer than one second, use the Timer on the transmitter and receiver will both Control settings described later in this...
  • Page 13 SHUTTER CONTROL: BULB SHOT 4. Press the transmitter’s shutter release Bulb exposures under the Shutter Control TIMER CONTROLS settings give you manual control over a long button halfway to wake or focus your exposure. To preset long exposure times, use camera (if set to Auto Focus).
  • Page 14 SHUTTER CONTROL: DELAY The Delay feature in the Shutter Controls 4. Press the set button in the middle of the TIMER CONTROLS gives you simple control over delay and arrow button to change the settings. number of shots. To combine delay with 5.
  • Page 15 TIMER CONTROLS The Timer Controls at the top of the LCD screen give you more control over delay, exposure length, number of shots (and the intervals between them) than the Shutter 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...
  • Page 16 4. Press the set button in the middle of the Under Timer Controls, the Wireless TIMER CONTROLS ShutterBoss II allows you set a delay of up to arrow button to change the Delay setting. 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.
  • Page 17 4. Press the set button in the middle of the Under Timer Controls, the Wireless TIMER CONTROLS ShutterBoss II can control shutter speeds that arrow button to change the Long Exposure are much longer than your camera offers, and setting. Use the left and right arrows LONG you don’t have to manually end the exposure...
  • Page 18 TIMER CONTROLS: INTERVALS 4. Press the set button in the middle of The Wireless ShutterBoss II allows you to TIMER CONTROLS control the amount of time between a series the arrow button to change the exposure INTVL of shots. Choose an interval that is longer Interval setting.
  • Page 19 TIMER CONTROLS Timer Controls, you must tell the Wireless the arrow button to change the setting ShutterBoss II how many shots to trigger. for number of exposures. Use the up and down arrows to change the number of 1. Turn on the receiver by pressing the shots.

  • Page 20: Backlight Button

    BACKLIGHT BUTTON Both the transmitter 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.

  • Page 21: Changing The Batteries

    CHANGING THE BATTERIES Both the transmitter and receiver of the Wireless ShutterBoss II 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.

  • Page 22: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS • There are no user-serviceable parts inside • Observe caution when handling batteries. • Do not use or leave the devices in the devices. Do not attempt to disassemble Batteries may leak or explode if improperly conditions of extreme heat, severe cold, or or perform any unauthorized modification.
  • Page 23 CARE OF THE WIRELESS SHUTTERBOSS II Protect the Wireless ShutterBoss II Liquid Crystal Displays receiver by placing them inside a carrying case Do not drop the devices. The units may or a sealed plastic bag and allowing them to The display panel is a liquid crystal display. At malfunction if subjected to a strong shock or adjust to temperature changes gradually.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Supported Cameras (See enclosed insert) Frequency 99 selectable channels over FSK 2.4 GHz Range 250 feet (80 meters) Timer Control: Delay 0s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments Exposure Range 0s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments Interval 1s to 99hr 59min 59s in one-second increments Number of Shots...

  • Page 25: Fcc Compliance

    FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 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.

  • Page 26: One-Year Limited Warranty

    ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product...
  • Page 27 To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
  • Page 28 www.vellogear.com All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright 2014 Gradus Group...

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