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Smart Code: 

1

6,000,000 possible 

radio channels. No dip switches to 
set. One transmitter can trigger 
multiple receivers.

Extended Range: up to 

1

00m 

(320 ft.)

Multi-function: Trigger your camera 

wirelessly or wired. Wired 
triggering works even if the battery 
in the receiver is dead or missing.

Versatile: One receiver works with 

dozens of camera models. Just swap 
out the camera release cable.

KEY FEATURES

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Dual-Function Release: Press 

halfway to focus; press full to trigger 
shutter.

Delayed Release: Two-second delay 

function gives you extra time to get 
into position.

Multi-exposure: Take multiple shots 

with one press of the trigger.

Long Exposure: Control the length of 

the exposure remotely.

LED indicators: Confirm pre-focus 

and exposure during wireless mode.

Troubleshooting
Problems with the FreeWave can be 
traced to the following most common 
causes. Perform the following steps to 
diagnose the problem:
•  Check that the shutter release cable 

is in good condition and is properly 
connected.

•  Make sure that the Receiver switch 

has not been set to Hold.

•  Remove the battery from the 

Receiver, reinsert it, and reset the 
Smart Code.

SPECIFICATIONS | TROUBLESHOOTING

Power

Battery Life

Smart Code Channels

Range

Frequency

Confirmation LEDs

Shutter Modes

Transmitter

1

2V / 23A

up to 3 years

Receiver

3V / CR2

approx. 20,000 triggers

1

6,000,000 possible codes

1

00m (320 ft) with no obstructions

433 MHz

2 color

single shot, 2-second delay, continuous, & bulb

Thank you for choosing the Vello 
FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter 
Release. This device triggers your 
camera wired or wirelessly, 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, or 
long-exposure photography. The 
two-second delay function is great for 
self-portraits.

Unlike infrared remotes, which 
won’t work if the receiver is not 
in direct line-of-sight of the 
transmitter, the FreeWave uses 
radio frequencies. Radio waves 
can pass through and around 
objects such as walls, windows, 
and floors. You can even trigger your 
camera around corners.

The FreeWave can transmit over 

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6,000,000 possible channels, and there 

are no dip switches to set. The device 
configures with the press of a button.

Your Vello FreeWave 
Wireless Remote Shutter Release 
kit contains:
Wireless RF Receiver, 
Wireless RF Transmitter, 
Camera Release cable, 
Battery, Lanyard, and Clip.

INTRODUCTION

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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 

1

5 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 installation. 

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 Part 

1

5, 

Subpart B, Class B 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.

Any changes or modifications (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.

FCC COMPLIANCE

Summary of Contents for Freewave

Page 1: ...1 USER MANUAL FREEWAVE ...

Page 2: ...ond delay function is great for self portraits Unlike infrared remotes which won t work if the receiver is not in direct line of sight of the transmitter the FreeWave uses radio frequencies Radio waves can pass through and around objects such as walls windows and floors You can even trigger your camera around corners The FreeWave can transmit over 16 000 000 possible channels and there are no dip ...

Page 3: ...ad or missing Versatile One receiver works with dozens of camera models Just swap out the camera release cable KEY FEATURES Dual Function Release Press halfway to focus press full to trigger shutter Delayed Release Two second delay function gives you extra time to get into position Multi exposure Take multiple shots with one press of the trigger Long Exposure Control the length of the exposure rem...

Page 4: ...n 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 unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge remains Do not use or leave the devi...

Page 5: ...ver shutter release button shutter release button power set button hold ready button interchangeable shutter release cable shot selector lanyard loop battery bay antenna confirmation LED confirmation LEDs FEATURES DIAGRAM ...

Page 6: ...s 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 The Transmitter is always ready to fire and uses power only when you press the shutter release button Press and hold the Set Power button for 3 seconds to power up the Receiver POWERING UP ...

Page 7: ...iver s by pressing and holding the Set Power button until the left red LED comes on 2 Set the Receiver s to Ready and the Transmitter to Single Bulb 3 Press the Set Power button on the Receiver s five times The right LED will begin blinking red 4 Fully depress the shutter button on the Transmitter The right LED on the Receiver s will blink and then turn off 5 Your Smart Code is set and will remain...

Page 8: ...shoe is in use you can use an optional straight bracket accessory Vello CB 600 to attach the Receiver to your camera 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 MOUNTING THE RECEIVER ...

Page 9: ...ceiver 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 The LED will turn green 4 Fully depress the shutter button on the Transmitter The LED will turn red and the shutter will be triggered SINGLE SHOTS WIRELESSLY ...

Page 10: ... 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 The LED will turn green 4 Fully depress the shutter button on the Transmitter The LED will turn red and the shutter will be triggered after a two second delay TWO SECOND DELAY WIRELESSLY ...

Page 11: ...Transmitter s shutter button will trigger the camera to take five photos If your camera is set to Continuous Mode a full press of the Transmitter s shutter button will trigger the camera to take continuous photos until you release the shutter button To lock in Continuous Mode Set the Receiver to Ready and the Transmitter to Single Bulb Set your camera to Continuous Mode Fully press the Transmitter...

Page 12: ... to Single Bulb 4 Press the Transmitter s shutter release button halfway to wake or focus the camera if set to Auto Focus The LED will turn green 5 Fully depress the Transmitter s shutter button for three seconds until the red LED on the Transmitter turns off The shutter will remain open until you half press or full press the shutter button again BULB MODE LONG EXPOSURE WIRELESSLY ...

Page 13: ...EDs will not light 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 3 Press 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 4 Fully depress the shutter...

Page 14: ...he camera if set to Auto Focus The confirmation LED will not display so be sure to focus manually or allow the camera to Auto Focus without confirmation 4 A full press of the shutter button will trigger the camera to take continuous photos until you release the shutter button You can also take continuous photos by moving the Receiver switch to the Hold position The camera will take photos until yo...

Page 15: ...r focus the camera if set to Auto Focus The confirmation LED will not display so be sure to focus manually or allow the camera to Auto Focus without confirmation 4 Fully depress the Receiver s shutter button to take the shot The shutter will stay open as long as the shutter button is pressed Sliding the Receiver switch to the Hold position will keep the shutter open until the switch is returned to...

Page 16: ...de 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 To replace the battery release two screws on the back of the unit to access the battery Be sure to line up the catches on the selector switch before closing CHANGING THE BATTERIES ...

Page 17: ...300 Α350 Α500 Α550 Α560 Α580 Α700 Α850 Α900 SLT Α33 A35 Α55 A57 A65 A77 RCC O1 Olympus E400 E410 E420 E450 E510 E520 E620 E P2 E P3 E PL2 E PL3 E PM1 SP 510UZ SP 550UZ SP 560UZ SP 570UZ XZ 1 RCC O2 Olympus E 1 E 3 E 5 RCC N3 Nikon D70s D80 RCC N2 Nikon D90 D3100 D3200 D5000 D5100 D7000 RCC P1 Panasonic DMC L1 DMC L10 DMC G1 DMC GF1 DMC GH1 DMC GX1 DMC G2 DMC GH2 DMC G3 DMC G10 DMC FZ100 DMC FZ150 ...

Page 18: ... sure that the Receiver switch has not been set to Hold Remove the battery from the Receiver reinsert it and reset the Smart Code SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Power Battery Life Smart Code Channels Range Frequency Confirmation LEDs Shutter Modes Transmitter 12V 23A up to 3 years Receiver 3V CR2 approx 20 000 triggers 16 000 000 possible codes 100m 320 ft with no obstructions 433 MHz 2 color sing...

Page 19: ...nt 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 installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re...

Page 20: ... 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 wa...

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