FREEWAVE FUSION BASIC - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras
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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 4 acr e 6 Pr cautions cn caccia nant fn n Rs 8 CONGFVIBW 10 Compatible 12 Before You Beg il ssssiicscsvevesssvesnonsoyrecsvaneynescssaneevs 13 14 Getting 15 Wirelessly Trigger a Hot Shoe Flash 17 Wirelessly Trigger a Studio Flash 19 Using the FreeWave Fusion Basic as a Remote Shutter 21 Trigger your Camera for Single Shots 22 Trigger your Camera for Continuous SHOOCING i seisessontonsonistvnnereorionsinersionneivennsennenorains 23 Trigger your Camera in Bulb Mode for a Long PXPOSUMG P 24 Trigger your Camera in Self Timer Delay C 25 SpecilicatiODS iine eiie bete eR trials 26 29 PCC Grip liainGe e tae preterea enano 30 One Year Limited Warranty 31 CONTENTS FreeWave Fusion Basic Transmitter e FreeWave Fusion Basic Receiver 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm sync cord 2 5 mm to PC male sync cord 3 5 mm to 4 phono adapter Two AAA alkaline batteries One 23A 12v alkaline battery Instruction manual One Year Limite2. provided for Nikon cameras depending upon which set you have purchased Note the FreeWave Fusion Basic can also be used with other camera See the enclosed Camera Compatibility Insert 21 22 Set your camera to single shot mode Attach the appropriate shutter release cable to the shutter release gr port on the Receiver and to the camera Mount the Receiver to the camera s hot shoe Set the Function Switch on the Receiver to Camera Set the Function Switch on the Transmitter to 7 8 Hold the Transmitter in your hand with the antenna extended Press the trigger button on the Transmitter halfway to focus Confirmation LEDs on both the Transmitter and Receiver should turn blue Press the trigger button all the way the LED will turn red and the shutter will be triggered The LED on the Receiver also turns red when the shutter is triggered TRIGGER YOUR CAMERA FOR CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Set your camera to continuous shooting 4 Set the Function Switch on the Receiver mode to Camera 2 Attach the appropriate shutter release 5 Set the Function Switch on the cable to the shutter release port on Transmitter to the Receiver and to the camera 6 Press the trigger button halfway to select 3 Mount the Receiver to the camera s hot your focus point Press and hold the shoe trigger button down on the Transmitter and the camera will shoot continuously I
3. swapping out the included connection cable for a different connection cable available separately LED Indicator Lights Confirms communication of trigger system with pre focus shutter release and flash trigger in wireless mode Dual Function Shutter Release Button Press halfway to focus press fully to trigger the shutter Long Exposure Photography Use the FreeWave Fusion Basic with your camera s Bulb setting to make exposures as long as the camera will support without touching the camera as even the slightest touch may cause blurred photos Macro Photography The lightest touch to your camera such as pushing the shutter release button is magnified when shooting macro or close up photos resulting in blurred pictures using the FreeWave Fusion Basic eliminates the chance of accidental camera movement Compatible Most hot shoe lights studio lights and cameras are compatible with the FreeWave Fusion Basic Single Shot amp Continuous Shooting Modes Allows user to fire the camera without touching the camera itself avoiding possible camera shake Wildlife Photography Use the FreeWave Fusion Basic to release the shutter from a safe distance for photos of hard to approach wildlife PRECAUTIONS There are no user serviceable parts inside the devices Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification Do not operate the FreeWave Fusion Basic in the presence of flammable gas o
4. FREEWAVE T FUSION BASIC 4 WIRELESS FLASH SHUTTER REMOTE TRIGGER USER MANUAL THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO The Vello FreeWave Fusion Basic is your exactly the photograph that you want the camera is mounted on a tripod while passport to a new world of photography shooting these types of photos may cause It expands your photographic options The FreeWave Fusion Basic does not blurry images The FreeWave Fusion Basic with an easy to use radio remote trigger require line of sight alignment as its radio allows you to trip the shutter without system that can trigger hot shoe flashes waves pass through and around objects disturbing the camera so there s no danger or studio lights up to 50 feet away Or you such as walls windows floors and trees of camera movement You can even make can trigger your camera s shutter up to time delay photos perfect for when you 150 feet away for photographing wildlife You can take single shots or shoot in want to include yourself in the picture for instance Whether you re working continuous mode You can use your camera s on location or in a studio the Fusion Bulb mode for long exposure photographs Welcome to your new world Basic frees you from sync cords so that The FreeWave Fusion Basic is ideal for of wireless photography you can put your flash and your camera taking close up or macro shots too The exactly where you want them producing slightest camera movement even when
5. Flash Connection Confirmation LED Lamp Channel Selector Hot Shoe Flash Mount Function Off Switch 0000000 4 Battery Compartment ina Camera Shutter Trigger Port Flash Trigger Port in Ch de in Ma v Shoe Locking Wheel with 4 20 Mount 11 COMPATIBLE DEVICES The FreeWave Fusion Basic is compatible with most hot shoe lights studio lights and cameras The FreeWave Fusion Basic does not transmit through the lens TTL settings therefore we recommend using a fully manually controlled flash with this device The power output must always be set manually 12 Most flashes that can be operated manually are compatible with the FreeWave Fusion Basic The only flashes that are not compatible are Pentax Sony Minolta and Sony Multi Interface flashes BEFORE YOU BEGIN When you remove the Transmitter and the Receiver from the box you will notice a set of four small numbered switches on the top of each instrument These identical channel selector switches allow you to change the channel on which your Transmitter and Receiver operate Each of the four switches has two positions Note Make sure that both the Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same channel You can change the channel by moving the position of one or more channel switches using a ballpoint pen In this way you can avoid interference from any source For instance if other
6. and Receiver Off Use the included studio light 2 5mm to 3 5mm sync cable to connect to a studio flash Plug the 2 5 mm side of the cable into the Receiver s flash sync 5 port 19 20 9 Move the Function Switch on both the Receiver and on the Transmitter to Flash Plug the 3 5 mm side of the cable into the studio flash sync jack If your studio flash has a 4 phono jack use the included 3 5 mm to 4 phono adapter 10 Confirm that the camera Transmitter Receiver and studio light are all powered on With your camera and Transmitter off loosen the Transmitter s hot shoe locking ring 11 Fully press the shutter button on your camera All lights connected to Receivers operating on the same channel as the Insert the Transmitter s hot shoe into the 4 Transmitter should fire simultaneously camera s hot shoe mount and tighten the hot shoe locking ring USING THE FREEWAVE FUSION BASIC AS A REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE Using the FreeWave Fusion Basic you can trigger the shutter on your camera wirelessly You can shoot in normal modes single shot and continuous shooting long exposure Bulb mode and time delay mode from up to 150 feet away from your camera To use the remote shutter release function you will need to use one of the two included FreeWave Fusion Basic shutter release cables There are two shutter release cables provided for Canon cameras and two shutter release cables
7. d Warranty FWB N B R FreeWave Fusion Basic Receiver Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Canon 2 5 mm Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Nikon 10 Pin 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm sync cord Shutter Release Cable RCC C1 Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC N1 2 5 mm to PC male sync cord Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Canon 3 Pin Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Nikon DC2 Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC C2 Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC N2 3 5 mm to 4 phono adapter Two AAA alkaline batteries Instruction manual One Year Limited Warranty KEY FEATURES Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger System Trigger a hot shoe on camera type flash up to 50 feet away Wireless Studio Flash Trigger System Trigger a studio flash up to 50 feet away Wireless Control System Trigger your camera s shutter up to 150 feet away Flash Sync Speed of up to 1 200s Take advantage of sync speeds that match the rating of your camera up to 1 200th of a second compatible cameras only 16 Channels Multiple channels allow you to change your transmitter receiver settings to avoid interference from other wireless remote controls Multi Purpose Flash Trigger You can use multiple optional Receivers available separately to trigger many flashes with a single Transmitter Multi Purpose Shutter Trigger You can use the shutter release remote trigger to trigger multiple cameras as well as different types of cameras by simply
8. device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 30 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 Departm
9. ent to obtain a return merchandise authorization 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 VELLO A Gradus Group Brand Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group www gradusgroup com VELLO is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group 2014 Gradus Group LLC All Rights Reserved 31 www vellogear com All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2014 Gradus Group CE
10. f the Sleep mode in your flash or camera before using the Fusion Basic Refer to your flash or camera user manual for instructions GETTING STARTED The FreeWave Fusion Basic can perform two major functions with several variations A It can wirelessly trigger a hot shoe flash or a studio flash or B it can wirelessly trigger a camera shutter including single shot and continuous shooting long exposures Bulb mode and time delay When using the Fusion Basic to trigger a flash follow these instructions Note the shutter release and flash trigger options cannot be used simultaneously 1 With your camera and Receiver Off loosen the Transmitter s hot shoe locking ring Insert the Transmitter s hot shoe into the camera s hot shoe mount Tighten the Transmitter s hot shoe locking ring 15 16 Note For cameras with a PC connection you can use the included 2 5mm to PC sync cable to connect to the Transmitter Mount the Transmitter on a bracket plug the PC end of the cable into the camera s PC connection and plug the other end into the Transmitter s sync port There are two ways you can mount the Receiver 1 Mount the Receiver to a light stand using the threaded socket for a standard screw mount on the bottom of the Receiver 2 Use the accessory shoe cold shoe foot to mount the Receiver to a cold shoe bracket WIRELESSLY TRIGGER A HOT SHOE FLASH 1 Check to be sure that both t
11. f you hold the button for 1 to 3 seconds the camera will stop shooting when you remove your finger from the button If you hold the button down for more than 3 seconds the camera will continue shooting when you take your finger off the button To stop taking photos press the trigger button again TRIGGER YOUR CAMERA IN BULB MODE FOR A LONG EXPOSURE 1 Set the camera to Bulb mode 2 Attach the appropriate shutter release cable to the shutter release gr port on the Receiver and to the camera 3 Mount the Receiver to the camera s hot shoe 4 Set the Function Switch on the Receiver to Camera 5 Set the Function Switch on the Transmitter to 24 6 Half press the trigger button on the Transmitter to focus the lens on the camera Full press the trigger button to open the shutter Releasing the trigger button within 3 seconds will close the shutter If you hold the button down for more than 3 seconds the shutter will remain open when you remove your finger from the button and it will close only when you press the trigger button again TRIGGER YOUR CAMERA IN SELF TIMER DELAY MODE 1 Set the camera to single shot mode 2 Attach the appropriate shutter release cable to the shutter release gr port on the Receiver and to the camera 3 Mount the Receiver to the camera s hot shoe 4 Set the Function Switch on the Receiver to Camera 5 Set the Transm
12. he Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same channel 2 With your hot shoe flash and Receiver off mount your flash onto the hot shoe of the Receiver lt Move the Function Switch on both the Receiver and on the Transmitter to Flash Confirm that the camera Transmitter Receiver and flash are all powered on 17 5 Set the desired power output on the flash manually 6 Fully press the shutter button on your camera All lights connected to Receivers operating on the same channel as the Transmitter should fire simultaneously 18 Note We recommend using a fully manually controlled flash with this device The FreeWave Fusion Basic does not transmit TTL settings so you will always need to set the power output manually Note If the FreeWave Fusion Basic doesn t trigger your flash or camera on the first attempt try changing the channel on the Transmitter and the Receiver using the Channel Selectors until you find a channel that works WIRELESSLY TRIGGER A STUDIO FLASH Using the FreeWave Fusion Basic helps you to eliminate cord clutter when setting up studio lights You can also trigger multiple lights by using additional FreeWave Fusion Basic Receivers available separately To use the FreeWave Fusion Basic to wirelessly trigger a studio flash follow these instructions 1 Check to be sure that both the Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same channel Turn your camera
13. itter Function Button to Half press the trigger button on the Transmitter to focus Full press the trigger button and the confirmation LED on the Receiver will begin to blink red The shutter will be activated 5 seconds from when you first pressed the trigger button to take the picture Tip When using the FreeWave Fusion Basic to trip your camera shutter if the camera is set to autofocus the shutter will only be triggered if the autofocus mechanism is locked onto a focus point For this reason it s best to use manual focus when using the remote controls to trigger the shutter Canon Set FWB C Nikon Set FWB N Receiver FWB R Wireless Transmitter Wireless Receiver 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries One 23A Alkaline Battery 2 5mm to 3 5mm sync Cable 2 5mm to PC sync Cable 3 5mm to Phono Plug Adapter a YS ST RCC C1 RCC N1 Instruction Manual 26 Dimensions LxHxW 2 5mm to 3 5mm sync Cable 2 5 mm to PC straight sync Cable Frequency Channel settings Shutter modes Confirmation LEDs Transmitter Receiver 3 62 x 1 11 x 1 37 3 25 x 1 50 x 1 38 92 x 25 4 x 34 92 mm 82 5 x 38 2 x 35 0 mm Approximate coiled length 13 33 cm Approximate uncoiled length 26 66 cm Approximately 12 30 5 cm 433MHz 16 possible channels Single Shot Continuous Shooting Bulb Self Timer 2 color blue and red 27 Transmitter Receiver Power Bat
14. photographers are working in the same area as you and using radio remote controls you can change the channel on your FreeWave Fusion Basic Transmitter and Receiver so that their transmitters don t trigger your lights and vice versa 1 2 3 4 mari m un aam Br 1121314 1 2 3 4 11213 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 112 3 41 112 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 n am 1 2 1314 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 POWERING UP After you ve set both the Transmitter and Receiver to the same channel place the correct batteries in the devices Insert the two included AAA batteries in the battery compartment of the Receiver being careful to orient them with the correct polarity marked on the inside of the battery cover Then open the battery compartment on the Transmitter and insert the included 23A battery using the correct polarity 14 On the side of the Receiver is a switch labeled Camera Off Flash To conserve battery power you should keep the switch in the Off position except when the Receiver is actually in use Slide the switch to Flash if you re using it as a remote flash trigger or to Camera if you re using the set as a remote wireless camera shutter trigger The Transmitter battery has a life of approximately two years in standby mode It has no On Off button Note Many modern flashes and cameras have a Sleep mode You must turn of
15. r 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 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 the batteries with the 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 Handle the unit with care Do not use or leave the devices 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 Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth Use only parts provided by the manufacturer Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts All photos are for illustrative only OVERVIEW 10 Confirmation LED Lamp Trigger Button Function Switch Channel Selector Sync Port Retractable Antenna Battery Compartment Hot Shoe
16. tery life in stand by mode approximately 300 hours Range Weight 1 1 oz 31 18 g 1 5 oz 42 52 g 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems with the FreeVVave Fusion Basic can usually be traced to the following causes Check the contact between the flash s hot shoe foot and the Receiver s hot shoe to be certain that the flash is properly seated Make sure the light s locking switch is set to the lock position when mounted in the Receiver s hot shoe Make sure that the Receiver is powered on and at the correct setting Check that the shutter release cable and or studio light cable are in good condition and properly connected If you encounter any interference on the initial setting remove the batteries from the Transmitter and Receiver and change the channel by rearranging the channel selector switches to a different combination Take care to ensure that both the Transmitter and Receiver are set identically Then replace the batteries and proceed When using the FreeWave Fusion Basic as a shutter release your camera may not be able to release the shutter if the lens is set to Auto Focus and focus cannot be achieved on a subject Switch your camera to manual focus and focus the camera to ensure proper shutter release 29 FCC COMPLIANCE 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
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