Vello FWM-N2 User manual

Brand: Vello

Model: FWM-N2

Type: User manual

FREEWAVE

MICRO

WIRELESS REMOTE

SHUTTER RELEASE

USER’S MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

The FreeWave Micro Wireless Remote Shutter Release for Nikon is a low-proﬁle shutter trigger that helps

you take better pictures away from your camera and avoid camera shake. Setup is a snap by connecting to your

Nikon camera’s 10-pin remote terminal—there are no cables and no hogging your hot shoe. Select from 16

dierent wireless channels, and ﬁre the shutter from up to 328 feet away. Using the FreeWave Micro, you can

activate autofocus, trigger the shutter, open and close bulb exposures, and start and stop continuous shooting—

all without touching your camera.

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the

devices. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform

any unauthorized modiﬁcation.

• Do not operate 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 can result in ﬁre or electric shock.

• Observe caution when 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 battery when leaving the

product unattended for prolonged periods or when

no charge remains.

• Do not use or leave the devices in conditions of

extreme heat, severe cold, or high humidity.

• Dispose of used batteries, packaging, and old

devices in accordance with appropriate local

environmental regulations.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the

equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and

Vello will not be responsible for any damage.

• Handle the unit with care.

• Keep out of the reach of children. This device

contains small parts which may pose a choking

hazard.

• Make sure the item is intact and that there are no

missing parts.

• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep

this manual in a safe place.

PRECAUTIONS

OVERVIEW

Receiver

Antenna

16-channel DIP switch

Power LED

Focus LED

Shutter LED

Power switch

Locking wheel

10-pin connector

Channel selection pin

Protective sliding cover

Shutter release button

LED indicator

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment

Strap hook

16-channel DIP switch

Transmitter

Lanyard

Connecting the Receiver

The camera must have a 10-pin

remote terminal in order to

connect the FreeWave Micro

Wireless Receiver.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn your camera’s power

o, and insert the receiver’s

connector into the camera’s

10-pin remote terminal. Make

sure the receiver’s antenna is

pointed up.

2. Turn the locking wheel

clockwise until the receiver

is securely connected to the

camera.

3. Press the receiver’s power

switch once. You should see

the power LED quickly ﬂash

red, then blink at a steady rate.

To turn the receiver o, press

and hold the power switch

until the power LED quickly

ﬂashes red and then stops.

Note: The receiver will enter

sleep mode after it has been on

for two hours without being

activated. When the receiver is

in sleep mode, press the power

switch to resume operation.

Installing the Transmitter’s

Battery

1. Slide the transmitter’s battery

compartment cover in the

direction of the arrow. You

might need to press down on

the cover when sliding.

2. Install the included AAA

battery according to the image

in the battery chamber. Make

sure the polarity is correct.

3. Slide the cover closed until it

clicks to lock.

Pairing the Transmitter to

the Receiver

There are 16 radio frequencies

(channels), available on the

transmitter and receiver.

Conﬁgure the four DIP switches

on both devices in the same

positions for correct channel

selection.

For example:

This allows you to use the

FreeWave Micro without

interference from other radio-

frequency devices nearby. Be sure

to maintain a minimum distance

of 20 inches (50 cm) between the

transmitter and receiver during

operation to prevent anti-RF

interference.

Setting the Channel on the

Transmitter and Receiver

1. Slide open the transmitter’s

battery compartment cover.

2. Using the channel selection

pin connected to the lanyard,

position each of the four DIP

switches up or down, into a

channel conﬁguration.

3. On the receiver, position

the DIP switches into the

same conﬁguration as on the

transmitter.

4. With the receiver on, press the

transmitter’s shutter release.

You should see the receiver’s

focus and shutter LEDs light

up, as well as the transmitter’s

LED indicator. If the two are

paired correctly, slide the

transmitter’s cover closed until

it locks. If not, repeat steps 2

and 3 until you reach a working

channel conﬁguration.

USING THE FREEWAVE MICRO

You can use the FreeWave Micro

to activate autofocus, trigger the

shutter, and open and close the

shutter while in bulb mode.

Autofocus

Press the transmitter’s shutter

release halfway. A blue LED

indicator on the transmitter will

light up, and the Focus LED on

the receiver will glow blue.

Taking a Shot

A full press of the transmitter’s

shutter release will take a picture

when everything is in focus. The

transmitter’s LED indicator will

change from bright to dim blue,

and the receiver’s shutter LED

will glow red.

Bulb Mode

1. Set your camera to manual

mode, and change the shutter

speed to bulb.

2. Press and hold the

transmitter’s shutter release

for three seconds to set the

camera to open the shutter

and activate bulb lock.

3. Press the transmitter’s shutter

release to end the exposure

and close the shutter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

The transmitter’s LED indicator does not light

up, or it blinks at incorrect times.

Ensure the battery’s polarity is correct.

Insert a fresh battery into the battery chamber.

The transmitter’s LED indicator blinks, but the

receiver’s does not.

Check that the receiver’s power is on.

Ensure that the receiver and transmitter are set to the same channel

conﬁguration.

LED indicators on the receiver blink, but the

camera doesn’t operate.

Remove the receiver from the camera, and reconnect. Ensure that

it’s securely attached.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Transmitter Receiver

Frequency 2.4 GHz

Channels 16

Maximum Range 328 ft. (100 m)

Battery 1 × AAA Powered by camera

Operating Temperature Range -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.2 × 1.3 × 0.7 in.

(82 × 34 × 17 mm)

2.3 × 0.9 × 0.9 in.

(58 × 23 × 23 mm)

Weight 0.6 oz. (17 g) without battery 0.35 oz. (10 g)

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.

FCC COMPLIANCE

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. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this

limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product

that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability

of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued,

the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,

improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER

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 that

vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise

authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof

of purchase. Shipment of the defective 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.

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.

www.gradusgroup.com

VELLO is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

www.vellogear.com

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