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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control. 

This wireless remote lets you take photos and shoot video with your Sony 
camera from up to fifteen feet away. The Vello IR-S

1

 is especially useful for 

preventing camera shake during long exposures and for taking self-portraits. 
It can also be used to trigger a remote camera when shooting events.

Precautions

Before using your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control, please read the 

following safety notices carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe use and to 
help prevent damage to your remote control or injury to yourself or others.

•  Remove the battery from this product before long-term storage to prevent 

it from leaking corrosive liquids.

•  This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, humidity, 

and general moisture.

•  Do not clean this product with agents containing corrosive or flammable 

substances, such as paint thinner, benzene, or nail polish remover.

•  Strong light and weak batteries may adversely affect the transmission of the 

infrared signal.

•  Dispose of used batteries properly. Never heat them or throw them into a 

fire, as this can cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, 
or explode.

Overview

Using Your Vello IR-S

1

 as a Remote Trigger

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger your camera’s shutter from up to fifteen feet away. 

To use your IR-S

1

 as a remote trigger, turn on your camera and follow     

these steps:
1. Remove the plastic separator from the battery.
2. Set up your shot and make sure your camera is in focus.
3.  Set your camera for remote triggering. For more information about the 

remote triggering feature, consult your camera’s manual.

4.  Aim the remote at the camera’s infrared sensor and press the S button to 

release the shutter immediately or the 2S button to release the shutter 
with a two-second delay.

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger video shooting on compatible Sony cameras. To 

start shooting video, press the Video button. To stop shooting Video, press 
the video button again.

WIRELESS SHUTTER

ACTIVATION

INFRARED

REMOTE 

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Note: 

Please see your camera’s user manual for complete instructions and 

supported features.

Important!

 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and 

your camera’s sensor, as infrared technology requires line-of-sight 
communication between the two devices.

Replacing the Battery

The Vello IR-S

1

 is powered by a 3 V CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the 

battery, follow these steps:

1.  Push the tab in the direction indicated by 

the arrow in the illustration, and pull the 
battery tray out of the remote.

2. Remove the old battery and replace it with 

a new one, making sure the side marked 
with a plus sign (+) is facing up.

3.  Push the battery tray back into the remote until it locks in place.

Specifications

•  Operating distance: up to 

1

5 ft. (4.6 m)

•  Operating temperatures: 4

1

°F–

1

04°F (5°C–40°C)

•  Battery type: 3 V CR2025 lithium
•  Typical battery life: up to 3 years; 20,000 exposures
•  Dimensions: 2.2 × 

1

.3 × 0.27 in. (57 × 35 × 

7

 mm)

•  Weight: 0.4 oz. (

11

.

3 g)

Compatible Cameras

Sony

®

 

DSLR A230 / A330/ A380 / A390 / A500 / A550 / A560 / A580

DSLR A700 / A850 / A900 / SLT: A33 / 55 / A57 / A65 / A77 / NEX: 5
5n / 6 / 7

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 date or thirty (30) days after 

replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this 
limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of 
any product which fails during normal consumer use. To obtain warranty 
coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) 
to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to 
Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. 
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. This warranty provides you with specific legal 
rights, and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.

S

2S

Two-Second Delayed Shutter

Releases the shutter after a two-second delay.

Shutter

Release

Video Button

Starts and stops video shooting.

IR-S

1

CR2025

PUSH

OPEN

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control. 

This wireless remote lets you take photos and shoot video with your Sony 
camera from up to fifteen feet away. The Vello IR-S

1

 is especially useful for 

preventing camera shake during long exposures and for taking self-portraits. 
It can also be used to trigger a remote camera when shooting events.

Precautions

Before using your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control, please read the 

following safety notices carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe use and to 
help prevent damage to your remote control or injury to yourself or others.

•  Remove the battery from this product before long-term storage to prevent 

it from leaking corrosive liquids.

•  This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, humidity, 

and general moisture.

•  Do not clean this product with agents containing corrosive or flammable 

substances, such as paint thinner, benzene, or nail polish remover.

•  Strong light and weak batteries may adversely affect the transmission of the 

infrared signal.

•  Dispose of used batteries properly. Never heat them or throw them into a 

fire, as this can cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, 
or explode.

Overview

Using Your Vello IR-S

1

 as a Remote Trigger

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger your camera’s shutter from up to fifteen feet away. 

To use your IR-S

1

 as a remote trigger, turn on your camera and follow     

these steps:
1. Remove the plastic separator from the battery.
2. Set up your shot and make sure your camera is in focus.
3.  Set your camera for remote triggering. For more information about the 

remote triggering feature, consult your camera’s manual.

4.  Aim the remote at the camera’s infrared sensor and press the S button to 

release the shutter immediately or the 2S button to release the shutter 
with a two-second delay.

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger video shooting on compatible Sony cameras. To 

start shooting video, press the Video button. To stop shooting Video, press 
the video button again.

WIRELESS SHUTTER

ACTIVATION

INFRARED

REMOTE 

CONTROL

U

SE

R M

A

N

U

A

L

www.vellogear.com

© Copyright 20

1

3 Gradus Group

Note: 

Please see your camera’s user manual for complete instructions and 

supported features.

Important!

 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and 

your camera’s sensor, as infrared technology requires line-of-sight 
communication between the two devices.

Replacing the Battery

The Vello IR-S

1

 is powered by a 3 V CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the 

battery, follow these steps:

1.  Push the tab in the direction indicated by 

the arrow in the illustration, and pull the 
battery tray out of the remote.

2. Remove the old battery and replace it with 

a new one, making sure the side marked 
with a plus sign (+) is facing up.

3.  Push the battery tray back into the remote until it locks in place.

Specifications

•  Operating distance: up to 

1

5 ft. (4.6 m)

•  Operating temperatures: 4

1

°F–

1

04°F (5°C–40°C)

•  Battery type: 3 V CR2025 lithium
•  Typical battery life: up to 3 years; 20,000 exposures
•  Dimensions: 2.2 × 

1

.3 × 0.27 in. (57 × 35 × 

7

 mm)

•  Weight: 0.4 oz. (

11

.

3 g)

Compatible Cameras

Sony

®

 

DSLR A230 / A330/ A380 / A390 / A500 / A550 / A560 / A580

DSLR A700 / A850 / A900 / SLT: A33 / 55 / A57 / A65 / A77 / NEX: 5
5n / 6 / 7

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 date or thirty (30) days after 

replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this 
limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of 
any product which fails during normal consumer use. To obtain warranty 
coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) 
to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to 
Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. 
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. This warranty provides you with specific legal 
rights, and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.

S

2S

Two-Second Delayed Shutter

Releases the shutter after a two-second delay.

Shutter

Release

Video Button

Starts and stops video shooting.

IR-S

1

CR2025

PUSH

OPEN

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control. 

This wireless remote lets you take photos and shoot video with your Sony 
camera from up to fifteen feet away. The Vello IR-S

1

 is especially useful for 

preventing camera shake during long exposures and for taking self-portraits. 
It can also be used to trigger a remote camera when shooting events.

Precautions

Before using your Vello IR-S

1

 infrared remote control, please read the 

following safety notices carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe use and to 
help prevent damage to your remote control or injury to yourself or others.

•  Remove the battery from this product before long-term storage to prevent 

it from leaking corrosive liquids.

•  This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, humidity, 

and general moisture.

•  Do not clean this product with agents containing corrosive or flammable 

substances, such as paint thinner, benzene, or nail polish remover.

•  Strong light and weak batteries may adversely affect the transmission of the 

infrared signal.

•  Dispose of used batteries properly. Never heat them or throw them into a 

fire, as this can cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, 
or explode.

Overview

Using Your Vello IR-S

1

 as a Remote Trigger

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger your camera’s shutter from up to fifteen feet away. 

To use your IR-S

1

 as a remote trigger, turn on your camera and follow     

these steps:
1. Remove the plastic separator from the battery.
2. Set up your shot and make sure your camera is in focus.
3.  Set your camera for remote triggering. For more information about the 

remote triggering feature, consult your camera’s manual.

4.  Aim the remote at the camera’s infrared sensor and press the S button to 

release the shutter immediately or the 2S button to release the shutter 
with a two-second delay.

The Vello IR-S

1

 can trigger video shooting on compatible Sony cameras. To 

start shooting video, press the Video button. To stop shooting Video, press 
the video button again.

WIRELESS SHUTTER

ACTIVATION

INFRARED

REMOTE 

CONTROL

U

SE

R M

A

N

U

A

L

www.vellogear.com

© Copyright 20

1

3 Gradus Group

Note: 

Please see your camera’s user manual for complete instructions and 

supported features.

Important!

 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and 

your camera’s sensor, as infrared technology requires line-of-sight 
communication between the two devices.

Replacing the Battery

The Vello IR-S

1

 is powered by a 3 V CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the 

battery, follow these steps:

1.  Push the tab in the direction indicated by 

the arrow in the illustration, and pull the 
battery tray out of the remote.

2. Remove the old battery and replace it with 

a new one, making sure the side marked 
with a plus sign (+) is facing up.

3.  Push the battery tray back into the remote until it locks in place.

Specifications

•  Operating distance: up to 

1

5 ft. (4.6 m)

•  Operating temperatures: 4

1

°F–

1

04°F (5°C–40°C)

•  Battery type: 3 V CR2025 lithium
•  Typical battery life: up to 3 years; 20,000 exposures
•  Dimensions: 2.2 × 

1

.3 × 0.27 in. (57 × 35 × 

7

 mm)

•  Weight: 0.4 oz. (

11

.

3 g)

Compatible Cameras

Sony

®

 

DSLR A230 / A330/ A380 / A390 / A500 / A550 / A560 / A580

DSLR A700 / A850 / A900 / SLT: A33 / 55 / A57 / A65 / A77 / NEX: 5
5n / 6 / 7

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 date or thirty (30) days after 

replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this 
limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of 
any product which fails during normal consumer use. To obtain warranty 
coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) 
to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to 
Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. 
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. This warranty provides you with specific legal 
rights, and you may also have additional rights which vary from state to state.

S

2S

Two-Second Delayed Shutter

Releases the shutter after a two-second delay.

Shutter

Release

Video Button

Starts and stops video shooting.

IR-S

1

CR2025

PUSH

OPEN

Summary of Contents for IR-S1

Page 1: ...especially useful for preventing camera shake during long exposures and for taking self portraits It can also be used to trigger a remote camera when shooting events Precautions Before using your Vel...

Page 2: ...remote control or injury to yourself or others Remove the battery from this product before long term storage to prevent it from leaking corrosive liquids This product is not water resistant Keep it aw...

Page 3: ...S 2S Two Second Delayed Shutter Releases the shutter after a two second delay Shutter Release Video Button Starts and stops video shooting infrared signal Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat...

Page 4: ...ery To replace the battery follow these steps 1 Push the tab in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and pull the battery tray out of the remote 2 Remove the old battery and replac...

Page 5: ...ible Cameras Sony DSLR A230 A330 A380 A390 A500 A550 A560 A580 DSLR A700 A850 A900 SLT A33 55 A57 A65 A77 NEX 5 5n 6 7 Warranty Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects...

Page 6: ...fective product is at the purchaser s own risk and expense For more information or to arrange service visit www vellogear com or call Customer Service at 212 594 2353 Vello is a Gradus Group Brand Pro...

Page 7: ...tact your place of purchase Seller to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number This warranty does...

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