FREEWAVE PLUS USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release. This device triggers your camera in either wired or wireless mode, allowing you to trip the shutter without disturbing the camera. It’s ideal for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, such as wildlife. It also eliminates vibrations caused by pressing your camera’s shutter release button during macro, close-up, and long-exposure photography.
KEY FEATURES 2.4GHz Radio Frequency: Reduced interference and improved wireless signal quality. Extended Range: up to 100m (320 ft.) 16 Possible Channels: One transmitter can trigger multiple receivers. Built-in Antenna: Destruction-proof internal antenna. Dual-function Release: Press halfway to focus; press fully to trigger shutter. Delayed Release: Four-second delay function gives you extra time to get in position. Multi-exposure: Take multiple shots with one press of the trigger.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Set the DIP switch located in the battery compartment of the Transmitter and Receiver. The DIP switches set a different radio frequency for each Transmitter/ Receiver pair, so that multiple sets of the FreeWave Plus can be used simultaneously. You can use a pen to set the DIP switches to your desired code. Any combination will work so long as the switches are set identically in both the Transmitter and Receiver of a single FreeWave Plus set.
SAFETY WARNINGS • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the devices. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification. • Do not operate the FreeWave Plus in the presence of flammable 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 fire or electric shock. • Keep out of the reach of children. This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard.
FEATURES DIAGRAM Confirmation LED Confirmation LED Receiver Shutter Release Button Mode Selector Shutter Release Button 1 2 3 4 Power Button Battery Compartment Transmitter Battery Compartment 1 Single Shot 2 Continuous Shooting 3 Bulb Shooting 4 Self Timer
POWERING ON & OFF Turn ON the Receiver: Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. The LED will flash red at 2 second intervals to indicate that the receiver is working. To power down after use, Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. The LED will flash 4 times in quick succession, to indicate that it is powering off. There is no need for a power button on the transmitter. The Transmitter is always ready to fire and uses power only when you press the focus/shutter release button.
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 accessory shoe to attach the Receiver to your camera, tripod, or other suitable surface. 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 your camera and Receiver.
SINGLE SHOTS | WIRELESS 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED lights up. 2. Set the Transmitter to Single Shot. 3. Set your camera to the Single Shot setting. 4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus).The LED will turn green. 5. Fully depress the shutter button on the Transmitter. The LED will turn red and the shutter will be triggered.
FOUR SECOND DELAY | WIRELESS 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED lights up. 2. Set the Transmitter to Self Timer mode. 3. Set your camera to the Single Shot setting. 4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED will turn green. 5. Fully depress the shutter button on the Transmitter. The LED will turn red and the shutter will be triggered after a four-second delay.
CONTINUOUS MODE | WIRELESS 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED lights up. 2. Set the Transmitter to Bulb mode. 3. Set your camera to the Continuous Shots setting. 4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus).The LED will turn green. 5.
CONTINUOUS MODE AT 1 SECOND INTERVALS | WIRELESS 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED lights up. 2. Set the transmitter to Continuous Shooting. 3. Set your camera to the Single Shot setting. 4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED will turn green. 5.
BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRELESS 1. Turn on the Receiver by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED lights up. 2. Set the Transmitter to Bulb Shooting. 3. Set your camera to the Bulb setting. 4. Press and hold the Transmitter’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus). The LED will turn green. 5. Fully depress the Transmitter’s shutter button. The LED on the Transmitter will flash red and the LED on the receiver will turn solid red.
SINGLE SHOTS | WIRED The FreeWave Plus Receiver can also be used as a wired, off-camera shutter release. With your camera and receiver OFF, connect the shutter release cable’s miniplug end to the Receiver and the other end to your camera’s shutter release jack. Power up your camera. The Receiver does not need to be on, but because the Receiver does not need power in wired mode, the LED will not light up. 1.
CONTINUOUS MODE | WIRED 1. Set your camera to the Continuous Shots setting. 2. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus). The confirmation LED will not display, so be sure to manually focus or allow the camera to Auto Focus without confirmation. 3. A full press of the Receiver’s shutter button will trigger the camera to take continuous photos until you release the shutter button.
BULB MODE (LONG EXPOSURE) | WIRED 1. Set your camera to Bulb mode. 2. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus your camera (if set to Auto Focus). The confirmation LED will not display, so be sure to manually focus or allow the camera to Auto Focus without confirmation. 3. Press and hold the Receiver’s shutter button. The shutter will remain open until the shutter button is released.
SPECIFICATIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING Transmitter Receiver Power 2 x AAA 2 x AAA Battery Life 3 Years Channels Range 300 Hours 16 Channels 100m (320 ft.) with no obstructions Frequency 2.4 GHz Confirmation LEDs 2 Color Shutter Modes Single Shot, 4-Second Delay, Continuous, 1-Second Continuous, & Bulb Troubleshooting Problems with the FreeWave Plus can usually be traced to the following most common causes.
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.
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