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Vello Freewave User Manual

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  • Page 1 FREEWAVE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Vello Unlike infrared remotes, which FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter won’t work if the receiver is not Release. This device triggers your in direct line-of-sight of the camera wired or wirelessly, allowing transmitter, the FreeWave uses you to trip the shutter without radio frequencies.

  • Page 3: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES Smart Code: 16,000,000 possible Dual-Function Release: Press radio channels. No dip switches to halfway to focus; press full to trigger shutter. set. One transmitter can trigger multiple receivers. Delayed Release: Two-second delay Extended Range: up to 100m function gives you extra time to get into position.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    • Turn off the camera’s power before manual. Make certain to align • Do not operate the FreeWave in the inserting or removing the remote batteries with correct polarity. presence of flammable gas or vapors.

  • Page 5: Features Diagram

    FEATURES DIAGRAM interchangeable antenna shutter release cable con rmation LED con rmation LEDs Transmitter Receiver shutter release button shutter release button shot selector hold/ready button power/set button lanyard loop battery bay...
  • Page 6 POWERING UP Turning ON the Receiver: Press and hold the Set/Power button until the red LED comes on. The Receiver turns off the same way. Press and hold the Set/Power button until the red LED turns off. Turning ON the Transmitter: There is no need for a power button on the Transmitter.
  • Page 7 SETTING THE SMART CODE The FreeWave supports 16,000,000 To synchronize the Transmitter 5. Your Smart Code is set and will and Receiver(s): possible radio channels. The units have remain set to this code even after the Receiver is turned off.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Receiver

    MOUNTING THE RECEIVER If using the FreeWave wirelessly, mount the Receiver on your camera’s hot shoe, facing forwards or backwards. If your camera’s hot shoe is in use, you can use an optional straight bracket accessory (Vello CB-600) to attach the Receiver to your camera.
  • Page 9 SINGLE SHOTS | WIRELESSLY 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Set/Power button until the left red LED comes on. 2. Set the Receiver to Ready and the Transmitter to Single/Bulb. 3. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus).
  • Page 10 TWO SECOND DELAY / WIRELESSLY 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Set/Power button until the left red LED comes on. 2. Set the Receiver to Ready and the Transmitter to 2 Sec Delay. 3. Press the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to focus the camera (if set to Auto Focus).
  • Page 11 CONTINUOUS MODE / WIRELESSLY 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and 4. If your camera is set to Single Shot To lock in Continuous Mode: Set the Mode, a full press of the Transmitter’s Receiver to Ready and the Transmitter holding the Set/Power button until to Single/Bulb.
  • Page 12 BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRELESSLY 1. Set your camera to Bulb mode. 5. Fully depress the Transmitter’s shutter button for three seconds 2. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and until the red LED on the Transmitter holding the Set/Power button until turns off.
  • Page 13 SINGLE SHOTS | WIRED The FreeWave Receiver can also be 2. Set the Receiver to Ready. used as a wired remote. With your 3. Press the Receiver’s shutter release camera and receiver OFF, connect the button halfway to wake or focus your shutter release cable’s miniplug end to...
  • Page 14 CONTINUOUS MODE | WIRED 1. Power up your camera and set it to The con rmation LED will not You can also take continuous photos by display, so be sure to focus manually moving the Receiver switch to the Continuous Mode. The Receiver Hold position.
  • Page 15 BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRED 1. Power up your camera and set it to 4. Fully depress the Receiver’s shutter button to take the shot. The shutter Bulb Mode. The Receiver does not need to be on, but because the will stay open as long as the shutter Receiver does not need power in button is pressed.

  • Page 16: Changing The Batteries

    CHANGING THE BATTERIES The FreeWave Receiver uses a CR2 3V battery which should last through approximately 20,000 triggers. It is easy to change. Slide open the battery door on the end of the unit. The FreeWave Transmitter uses a 23A 12V battery, which should last three years under normal conditions.
  • Page 17 K-7 / *ist DS / DS2 / DL2 / DL / D Sigma SD1 camera release cable, a single FreeWave Samsung GX-1S / GX-1L / GX-10 / GX-20 / NX Series RCC-S1 – Sony Α100 / Α200 / Α300 / Α350 / Α500 / Α550 / Α560 / Α580 / Α700 / Α850 / Α900 / SLT Α33 / Receiver can work with many other A35 / Α55 / A57 / A65 / A77...

  • Page 18: Specifications | Troubleshooting

    SPECIFICATIONS | TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Transmitter Receiver Problems with the FreeWave can be Power 12V / 23A 3V / CR2 traced to the following most common causes. Perform the following steps to Battery Life up to 3 years approx. 20,000 triggers...
  • Page 19 KEY FEATURES FCC COMPLIANCE Smart Code: 16,000,000 possible This equipment generates, uses, and can Dual-Function Release: Press If this equipment does cause harmful Operation is subject to the following radiate radio frequency energy, and if radio channels. No dip switches to interference to radio or television halfway to focus;...
  • Page 20 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 dateor thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later.

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