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WIRELESS
SHUTTERBOSS 4.0
REMOTE TIMER
USER MANUAL
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The Vello Wireless ShutterBoss 4.0 features advanced timer functionality and control for shooting self-timed
photos, long exposures, and for use as an intervalometer. This makes it easy to wirelessly program delayed
shutter release times, lengthy exposure times, or timed intervals between a sequence of shots. Capture
group photos with yourself in the picture, start long exposures at night for star trails, or shoot a time-lapse
series of a blooming flower. The ShutterBoss puts wireless camera control in the palm of your hand.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO
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• Please read and follow all the
instructions in this manual.
• Turn o the camera’s power before
inserting or removing the shutter
release cable.
• Do not disassemble or perform
any unauthorized modifications.
Use only with the compatible
devices specified in this manual.
• Keep this device away from water
and extreme humidity, and store it
in a cool and dry place.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate in conditions with
extreme heat or cold.
• Do not operate in the presence of
flammable gases or vapors.
• Avoid operating this device
in the presence of magnetic
fields. A strong static charge or
electromagnetic field generated by
devices such as a radio transmitter
can interfere with this device.
• Use only the batteries listed in
this manual, and make certain to
align the batteries with the correct
polarity.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged. Remove the
batteries when leaving the product
unattended for prolonged periods
or when no charge remains.
• Keep out of reach of children. This
device contains small parts which
may pose a choking hazard.
• Dispose of used batteries,
packaging, and old devices in
accordance with the appropriate
local environmental regulations.
• All images are for illustrative
purposes only.
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OVERVIEW
Transmitter
1. Mode/Sound button
2. Direction buttons
3. Backlight/Lock button
4. Set button
5. Shutter release button
6. Confirmation LED
7. Display panel
8. Power button
9. Start/Stop button
10. Shutter release port
11. Battery compartment cover
12. Strap mount
Also Includes
• Shutter release cable(s)
• Wrist straps WIRELESS
SHUTTERBOSS
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Receiver
13. Power button
14. Shutter release port
15. Function LED
16. Code reset button
17. Strap mount
18. Battery compartment cover
19. Thumbwheel lock
20. Mounting foot
21. 1/4-20 socket
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Transmitter Display Panel
1. DELAY: Timer start delay
2. LONG: Exposure time
3. INTVL: Time between shots
4. N: Number of shots
5. BKLN: Exposure time bracketing
6. Cursor
7. Low battery indicator
8. Signal indicator
9. Lock indicator
10. Audio confirmation indicator
11. Number of shots indicator
12. S: Single shot
13. C: Continuous shots
14. B: Bulb mode
15. 2S: Two-second delay timer
16. Timer: Timer function
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Slide and remove the battery
compartment cover.
2. Insert two AAA batteries
(not included) as shown,
following the diagrams inside
the battery compartment.
When the battery power is
low, the low-battery indicator
will appear on the display.
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POWERING ON/OFF
Transmitter
Press and hold the power button
for approximately 2 seconds.
A tone will sound, and the
confirmation LED will flash green
and then red. The display panel
will light up and show timer data.
Receiver
Press and hold the power
button for approximately 2
seconds. The confirmation LED
will flash green, then red, and
then continue to flash green.
Powering O
To simultaneously turn o the
transmitter and receiver, press
and hold the transmitter’s power
button for approximately 3
seconds until the transmitter’s
display panel turns o, and
the receiver’s confirmation
LED stops flashing.
Your settings will be saved when
turning o the transmitter.
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Many camera manufacturers
use this symbol ( ) to
indicate the port for
connecting remote devices.
Note: The Wireless ShutterBoss
comes in a variety of models that
are compatible with many dierent
cameras. The only dierence is the
connector end of the cable.
CONNECTING THE REMOTE
Wired Setup
You can use the transmitter
as a wired remote.
1. Turn o your camera and the
ShutterBoss transmitter.
2. Connect the shutter release
cable’s sub-mini plug end to
the shutter release port at
the top of the transmitter,
and the other end to your
camera’s remote socket.
3. Turn on the transmitter and
your camera.
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Wireless Setup
1. Turn o your camera and the
ShutterBoss receiver.
2. Mount the receiver into your
camera’s hot shoe, and rotate
the thumbwheel until secure.
Note: If your camera’s hot shoe
is in use, you can mount the
receiver to a bracket or cage
via its mounting foot or 1/4-20
socket.
3. Connect the shutter release
cable’s sub-mini plug end to
the receiver’s shutter release
port, and the other end to
your camera’s remote socket.
4. Turn on the camera and the
ShutterBoss transmitter and
receiver.
Note: Be sure to read your
camera’s manual for instructions on
using remotes.
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SETTING THE SMART CODE
The Smart Code automatically
chooses the best frequency
for communication between
the transmitter and the
receiver. The frequency of the
transmitter and receiver is
preset so you can operate the
devices instantly. To reset the
Smart Code or add additional
receivers to the transmitter,
follow these instructions.
1. Turn on the transmitter and
receiver.
2. Use a pin to press the
receiver’s code reset button.
The receiver’s confirmation
LED will flash red and green
for up to 25 seconds.
3. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button.
When the code is set, the
receiver’s confirmation LED
will stop flashing red and
green, and return to flashing
only green.
Note: A transmitter can control
multiple receivers simultaneously,
while a receiver can receive a signal
from only one transmitter.
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WIRELESS SIGNAL INDICATOR
The Wireless Signal Indicator
shows the connection
between the transmitter and
receiver. With the transmitter
and receiver on, press the
transmitter’s shutter release
button. The indicator will
appear on the display panel. If
the transmitter and receiver are
not within range, the indicator
will not appear on the display.
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Mode
Press the Mode button to
change shooting modes.
The cursor will appear
over the selected mode.
Audio Confirmation
The ShutterBoss will emit a
tone when the shutter release
is pressed and when starting
and stopping the timer. To
toggle audio confirmation,
press and hold the button
until the symbol appears or
disappears from the display.
Lock Button
The button locks all controls.
Press and hold the button
for about 2 seconds, until the
icon appears on the display.
To unlock, press and hold the
button for about seconds,
until the icon disappears.
Backlight Button
Press the button to
activate the display panel’s
backlight. It will remain lit
for about 10 seconds.
CONTROLS
Directional Pad
Use the and arrows
to select dierent timer
functions and time positions,
such as hours, minutes,
seconds, and milliseconds.
The cursor will indicate
which function is selected.
Use the and arrows to
increase or decrease the time
increments and number of shots.
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Set Button
Use the Set button to
enter and adjust timer
functions and settings.
Press Set once to engage
settings. Information on
the display panel will begin
to blink. Press Set again
to confirm the settings.
Start/Stop Button
The button starts and stops
any of the timer functions
and sequence of shots.
Shutter Release Button
This button triggers your
camera to take a shot.
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The confirmation LED
oers a visual aid for activity
between the transmitter,
receiver, and your camera.
Press the transmitter’s shutter
release button halfway,
and the confirmation LED
will glow green. This signals
your camera to focus.
Press the shutter release
fully, and the confirmation LED
will flash red. This triggers
your camera to take a shot.
In Timer mode, the LEDs will
glow green for 3 seconds before
an exposure, and turn red for
the duration of the exposure.
CONFIRMATION LED
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MANUAL RELEASE
The simplest way of using
the Wireless ShutterBoss is
as a manual shutter release.
You can trigger your camera
by pressing the transmitter’s
shutter release button.
1. Adjust your camera settings,
such as exposure mode,
shutter speed, and focus and
shooting modes.
2. Press the remote’s shutter
release button halfway to
focus.
Note: Autofocus is not
compatible with back-button
focusing on some camera
models.
3. Press the shutter release
button fully to take a photo.
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S: Single Shot
Captures a single exposure.
1. Press the Mode button until
the cursor is above the S on
the display panel.
2. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button
halfway to focus your camera.
The LED will turn green.
3. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button fully
to trigger your camera. The
LED will flash red.
SHOOTING MODES
C: Continuous Shots
Captures multiple exposures.
1. Press the Mode button until
the cursor is above the C on
the display panel.
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2. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button
halfway to focus your camera.
The LED will turn green.
3. For five exposures, press
the transmitter’s shutter
release button fully to
trigger your camera.
Note: Some cameras are limited
to only 3 exposures.
For continuous exposures,
press the button to trigger
your camera. This will capture
up to 199 exposures. Press
the button again to end
continuous shooting.
Note: If you want to access your
camera’s fastest drive speed, with
the camera set to continuous
switch the transmitter to TIMER
mode and use the shutter release
button to trigger the exposures.
B: Bulb
Captures an exposure with
full control over the length of
the exposure. Make sure your
camera is set to Bulb mode.
1. Press the Mode button until
the cursor is above the B on
the display panel.
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2. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button
halfway to focus your camera.
The LED will turn green.
3. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button fully
to start the exposure. The
LED will turn solid red, and
a timer will appear to keep
track of the exposure.
4. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button
a second time to stop the
exposure.
2S: Two-Second
Delay Timer
Delays triggering your
camera by 2 seconds.
1. Press the Mode button until
the cursor is above the 2S on
the display panel.
2. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button
halfway to focus your camera.
The LED will turn green.
3. Press the transmitter’s
shutter release button fully
to trigger your camera. The
LED will flash green for 2
seconds, then flash red.
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Timer
The Wireless ShutterBoss’s
internal timer functions are
ideal for taking self-timed
photos, long exposures, or
for use as an intervalometer.
Note: Every camera handles remote
switches dierently, so make sure
to consult your camera’s manual
to ensure it is set up properly. Do
not attempt to change any timer
settings during operation.
Press the Mode button until
the cursor is above TIMER
on the display panel.
With the ShutterBoss’s timer
controls, you can select any
combination of the following:
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