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Nikon camera’s 10-pin remote terminal—there are no cables and no hogging your hot shoe. Select from 16 different wireless channels, and fire the shutter from up to 328 feet away. Using the FreeWave Micro, you can activate autofocus, trigger the shutter, open and close bulb exposures, and start and stop continuous shooting—...
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• Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this Vello will not be responsible for any damage. precaution can result in fire or electric shock. • Handle the unit with care.
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OVERVIEW Antenna 16-channel DIP switch Power LED Receiver Transmitter Focus LED Shutter LED Power switch Locking wheel 10-pin connector Channel selection pin Protective sliding cover Shutter release button LED indicator Battery compartment cover Battery compartment Strap hook 16-channel DIP switch Lanyard...
The camera must have a 10-pin connector into the camera’s remote terminal in order to 10-pin remote terminal. Make connect the FreeWave Micro sure the receiver’s antenna is Wireless Receiver. pointed up. 2. Turn the locking wheel...
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3. Press the receiver’s power switch once. You should see the power LED quickly flash red, then blink at a steady rate. To turn the receiver off, press and hold the power switch until the power LED quickly flashes red and then stops. Note: The receiver will enter sleep mode after it has been on for two hours without being...
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Installing the Transmitter’s Battery 1. Slide the transmitter’s battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. You might need to press down on the cover when sliding. 2. Install the included AAA battery according to the image in the battery chamber. Make sure the polarity is correct.
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Pairing the Transmitter to This allows you to use the the Receiver FreeWave Micro without interference from other radio- There are 16 radio frequencies frequency devices nearby. Be sure (channels), available on the to maintain a minimum distance transmitter and receiver.
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Setting the Channel on the 4. With the receiver on, press the Transmitter and Receiver transmitter’s shutter release. You should see the receiver’s 1. Slide open the transmitter’s focus and shutter LEDs light battery compartment cover. up, as well as the transmitter’s 2.
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USING THE FREEWAVE MICRO You can use the FreeWave Micro Autofocus Bulb Mode to activate autofocus, trigger the Press the transmitter’s shutter 1. Set your camera to manual shutter, and open and close the release halfway. A blue LED mode, and change the shutter shutter while in bulb mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The transmitter’s LED indicator does not light Ensure the battery’s polarity is correct. up, or it blinks at incorrect times. Insert a fresh battery into the battery chamber. The transmitter’s LED indicator blinks, but the Check that the receiver’s power is on. receiver’s does not.
SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Receiver Frequency 2.4 GHz Channels Maximum Range 328 ft. (100 m) Battery 1 × AAA Powered by camera Operating Temperature Range -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.2 × 1.3 × 0.7 in. 2.3 ×...
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.
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...
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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.
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