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1. FREEWAVE FUSION PRO USER MANUAL G 99 Sa P VELLO 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Vello FreeWave Fusion Pro Wireless Shutter Flash Grouping Remote This device triggers off camera lights remotely from up to 600 feet 183m away With its multiple groups feature you can easily configure up to three different light groups which can be triggered individually or simultaneously for a total of seven different combinations Simultaneous triggering of multiple light groups requires additional FreeWave Fusion Pro Receivers available for purchase separately Additionally the FreeWave Fusion Pro incorporates the conveniences of a wireless shutter release 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 The FreeWave Fusion Pro Transmitter features a hot shoe mount that supports through the lens TTL data pass through With the Transmitter mounted onto your camera you can mount your compatible flash directly onto the Transmitter allowing your camera to set the appropriate flash level automatically The FreeWave Fusion Pro does not require line of sight alignment as its radio waves pass through and around objects such as walls windows2. 4 Fully depress the shutter button on the Group Power switch to any position Transmitter The LED will turn red and other than Off the shutter will be triggered 2 Set your camera to the single shot setting 3 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 17 1 Turn on the Receiver by sliding the 3 Press and hold the Transmitter s 4 A full press of the Transmitter s shutter Group Power switch to any position shutter release button halfway to wake button will trigger the camera to take other than Off or focus your camera if set to Auto continuous photos until you release the Focus The LED will turn green shutter button 2 Set your camera to the continuous shooting mode 18 REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE SELF TIMER MODE 1 Turn on the Receiver by sliding the wake or focus your camera if set to Group Power switch to any position Auto Focus The LED will turn green other than Off 4 Fully depress the shutter button on the 2 Set your camera to the delay self timer Transmitter The LED will turn red and setting the shutter will be triggered after the re del in r camera 3 Press and hold the Transmitter s pre setgdelay SETIN YOHT GRImekg shutter release button halfway to REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE BULB MODE LONG EXPOSURE 1 Turn on the Receiver by sliding the wake or focus your camera if set to Gro
3. and floors KEY FEATURES 2 4GHz Radio Frequency Reduced interference and improved wireless signal quality Extended Range up to 600 feet 183m Multi Purpose Use as an individual or group wireless flash trigger and or as a shutter release remote trigger Multiple Groups Configure up to three different light groups and up to seven different group combinations Flash Sync Speed of up to 1 200s Take advantage of sync speeds that match the rating of your camera all the way up to 1 200s on compatible cameras only Flash Wake Up Wake up function in TTL compatible flash units Versatile One Receiver works with multiple camera and light models Just swap out the connecting cables Dual Function Shutter Release Button Press halfway to focus press fully to trigger shutter LED Indicators Confirm pre focus shutter release flash wake up and flash trigger in wireless mode TTL Pass Through The Transmitter lets TTL data transfer from your camera to your compatible flash allowing your camera to set the appropriate flash level automatically in conjunction with its TTL metering system Your Vello FreeWave Fusion Pro Wireless Shutter Flash Grouping Remote Kit contains Wireless Transmitter Wireless Receiver Shutter Release Cable 3 5 mm Mini to 3 5 mm Mini Studio Trigger Cable 3 5 mm Mini to 14 Phono 4 AAA Batteries 2 Hot Shoe Protectors Receiver Holder 4 COMPATIBLE DEVICES The FreeWave F
4. parts inside the devices Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification Do not operate the FreeWave Fusion Pro 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 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 batteries 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 Turn off the camera s power before inserting or removing the remote cord Dispose of used batteries packaging and old devices in accordance with appropriate local environmental regulations 6 FEATURES DIAGRAM Transmitter Ka U Confirmation LED sS N Power A Setting Button Receiver Shutter Release Button O Q m m a 3 dike 3 5 mm i EAER EFE Y Output Jack Power W 2945 S Group Indicator B 642095 put J Group Switch LEERE Toje bee Ma
5. the unit will flash 4 times at half second intervals to indicate that it is powering down MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER 1 With your camera and Receiver off loosen the Transmitter s hot shoe locking ring 2 Insert the Transmitter s hot shoe into the camera s hot shoe mount 3 Tighten the hot shoe locking ring until secure 10 MOUNTING THE RECEIVER Mount the receiver on your tripod or stand via one of the two provided mounting options 1 Threaded socket for a standard 4 screw mount 2 Accessory shoe cold shoe foot CONNECTING THE LIGHTS Connecting to a Flash Unit 1 Switch the flash s locking switch to the unlock position Insert the flash s hot shoe foot into the Transmitter or Receiver s hot shoe mount Switch the flash s locking switch to the locked position 11 Connecting to a Studio Light You will need to use the included Studio Trigger Cable to connect the Receiver to a studio light 1 Plug the 3 5 mm end of the cable into the Receiver s output jack 2 Plug the 3 5 mm end of the cable into the studio light remote jack 3 If your studio light has a phono jack it will need to be connected using the included 3 5 mm to 4 phono cable 12 SETTING THE GROUPS Slide the Receiver s Group Power switch to either A B or C To assign multiple Receivers to the same flash group simply select the same group letter for each Receiver in the flash gr
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7. ar 4s 2703 0 O 2420 Oo ta 3 mie 3 8 y fo 5 o Channel Switch Hot Shoe Mount m 3 WJ BEFORE YOU BEGIN Set the channel switch located on the side of the Transmitter and Receiver The channel switches set a different radio frequency for each Transmitter Receiver set so that multiple sets of the FreeWave Fusion Pro and or additional Fusion Pro Receivers can be used simultaneously You can set the channel switches to your desired code Any combination will work so long as the switches are set identically for both the Transmitter and Receiver s of a single FreeWave Fusion Pro set Insert 2 AAA batteries in the Receiver and in the Transmitter Transmitter Identical Channel Receiver 8 POWERING UP Turn ON the Receiver Slide the Group Switch to either A B or C and the unit will power up The LED will flash red at 2 second intervals to indicate that the Receiver is working To power down after use slide the Group Switch back to the Off position lt Turn ON the Transmitter Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to power up the Transmitter The Group Indicator light will turn on and show the currently selected group The Group indicator light will turn off after 2 seconds and the Transmitter will enter Standby mode To power down after use press and hold the power button for 2 seconds The LED at the top of
8. de Refer to your flash s manual to find out if you can turn off sleep mode and for instructions 4 Fully press the shutter button on your camera All lights connected to Receivers in the currently selected group will fire Note When transmitting data to the flash or studio light through anything other than the Transmitter s hot shoe mount we recommend using a fully manually controlled flash Because these methods do not transmit TTL settings you will need to set the power output manually 15 USING THE FREEWAVE FUSION PRO AS A REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE Connecting the Camera To use the remote shutter release function you will need to use the included Fusion Pro shutter release cable 1 Plug the 3 5 mm end of the cable into the Receiver 2 Plug the other end of the cable into your camera s shutter release terminal 3 Mount the Receiver on your camera s hot shoe facing forwards or backwards If you are using your camera s hot shoe you can use an accessory shoe to attach the Receiver to your camera tripod or other suitable surface Note If you are mounting a flash on your camera mount the flash directly on your camera s hot shoe The Fusion Pro Receiver can be mounted ona straight bracket DO NOT MOUNT THE FLASH ON TOP OF THE FUSION PRO RECEIVER since the Receiver does not send TTL signals to the flash 16 REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE SINGLE SHOTS 1 Turn on the Receiver by sliding the
9. nt and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B Class B of the FCC Rules 23 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 antenna made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Limited One Year 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 Vello s 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 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 FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty please return the defective Item with proof of purchase along with an R
10. oup The LED at the top of the Receiver will flash red to confirm that the power is on Tip You can combine studio lights and speedlights within the same flash group Be aware of the independent recycling time of each flash to ensure all flash units are ready to fire SELECTING THE GROUPS 1 Gently press the Group Power button on the Transmitter The group indicator LED s will light up to indicate which groups are currently selected 2 To change group selections press the Group Power button again Keep pressing the Group Power button to cycle through all the Group options A only B only C only A B and C A and B Aand C Band C 3 To see which groups are currently selected at any time gently press the To verify light and group selection 13 Group Power button The Group indicator light will turn off after 2 seconds However even after powering down the transmitter will remember the last group selected press the shutter release button on either the camera or the FreeWave Pro Transmitter halfway The LED at the top of the Receiver will turn green on each currently selected Receiver 14 USING THE FLASH TRIGGER 1 Confirm that the power on your camera Transmitter and Receiver is turned on 2 If your flash has a wake up function Press the shutter button on the camera halfway to wake your flash 3 If your flash does not have a wake up function you may be able to turn off sleep mo
11. up Power switch to any position Auto Focus The LED will turn green other than Off 4 Press and hold the Transmitter s 2 Set your camera to the bulb setting shutter button The shutter will remain TE n until you r 3 Press and hold the Transmitter s b til youibelease tne shutter utton shutter release button halfway to 20 CAMERA RELEASE CABLES Please see the included compatibility sheet for a list of compatible trigger cables from the Gradus Group SPECIFICATIONS Power Battery Life Channel Settings Range Frequency Confirmation LEDs In standby mode Transmitter Receiver 2 AAA 2 AAA 4 possible channels Flash Trigger Groups Lights per Group Shutter Modes settings controlled by camera 21 Transmitter Receiver 7 possible groups A B C ABC AB AC BC Single Shot Continuous Self Timer amp Bulb 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems with the FreeWave Fusion Pro can usually be traced to the following most common causes Perform the following steps to diagnose and correct the problem Check the contact between the light s hot shoe foot and the Receiver s hot shoe Make sure the light s locking switch is set to the lock position Check that the shutter release cable and or studio light cable are in good condition and properly connected Make sure that the Receiver is powered on and at the correct setting Remove the batteries from the Transmitter and Recei
12. usion Pro Transmitter features a hot shoe mount that supports TTL data pass through allowing your camera to set the appropriate flash level automatically in conjunction with its TTL metering system In order to take advantage of the TTL feature you will need full TTL support via your camera and a compatible flash When transmitting data to the flash or studio light in any way other than the Transmitter s hot shoe mount we recommend using a fully manually controlled flash Because these methods do not transmit TTL settings you will need to set the power output manually The FreeWave Fusion Pro is compatible with most cameras flash units and studio lights However for TTL pass through via the Transmitter flash wake up functionality and or high shutter speeds you will need full TTL support via your camera flash and FreeWave Fusion Pro trigger For instance if you have a Canon camera and you d like to take advantage of the flash wake up feature you will need a Canon camera with TTL metering a compatible Canon flash which supports TTL and a dedicated Canon compatible FreeWave Fusion Pro flash trigger Similarly if you have a Nikon camera and you d like to take advantage of the flash wake up feature you will need a Nikon camera with TTL metering a compatible Nikon flash which supports TTL and a dedicated Nikon compatible FreeWave Fusion Pro flash trigger SAFETY WARNINGS There are no user serviceable
13. ver and change the channel by switching the channel switches to a different combination taking care to ensure that both the Transmitter and Receiver are set identically If you encounter any interference on the initial setting try changing the channel by choosing a different channel switch combination When using the FreeWave Fusion Pro as a shutter release you may not be able to release the shutter on your camera if the lens is set to Auto Focus and cannot focus on the subject Switch your camera to manual focus to ensure proper shutter release FCC COMPLIANCE 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 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 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 equipme
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