Godox XProN TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon Cameras User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Godox

Table of Contents

Godox XProN TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon Cameras
Names of Parts
- LCD Panel
Battery
Using the Flash Trigger
Setting the Flash Trigger
- Output Value Settings
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
Compatible Flash Models
Technical Data
Restore Factory Settings
Warranty Conditions
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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Godox XProN TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon Cameras

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.

Foreword
Thanks for your purchase of this XProN wireless flash trigger. This wireless flash trigger is suitable for using Nikon cameras control Godox flashes with X system e.g. camera flash, outdoor flash, and studio flash. It can also control Nikon original speedlights with the coordination of X1R-N receiver. Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission, and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their setups. The flash trigger applies to hotshoe-mounted Nikon series cameras, as well as the cameras which have PC sync socket. With XProN wireless flash trigger, high speed synchronization is available for most of camera flashes in the market which support i-TTL. The max flash synchronization speed is up to 1/8000s.
: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s.

Warning

Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gas. In certain circumstance please pay attention to the relevant warnings.
Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C.
Turn off the flash trigger immediately in the event of malfunction.
Observe precautions when handling batteries.
- Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or batteries of different types at the same time.
- Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled.
- Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.
- Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.
- Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or when batteries run out of charge.
- Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Names of Parts

Body

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LCD Panel

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Channel (32)
Camera Connection
Modeling Lamp Master Control
High-Speed/Rear Curtain Sync
Sound
Battery Level Indication
Group
Mode
Power
Group’s Modeling Lamp
ZOOM Value
Icons of Function Button
C.Fn Menu
Version

Battery

AA alkaline batteries are recommended.

Installing Batterie
As shown in the illustration, slide the battery compartment lid of the flash trigger and insert two AA batteries separately.

Battery Indication
Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level during the usage.

Battery Level Indication	Meaning
3 grids	Full
2 grids	Middle
1 grid	Low
Blank grid	Low battery, please replace it.
Blinking	<2.5V The battery level is going to be used out immediately (please

replace new batteries, as low power lead to no flash or

flash missing in case of long distance).

The battery indication only refers to AA alkaline batteries. As the voltage of Ni-MH battery tends to be low, please do not refer to this chart.

Using the Flash Trigger

Ass a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger
Take TT685N as an example:

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
Long press the <Zm/CH> button to set channel, group, mode and parameter (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Turn on the camera flash, press the < > wireless setting button and the < > wireless icon and slave unit icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Press the button to set the same channel to the flash trigger and press the button to set the same group to the flash trigger. (Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the camera flashes of other models).
Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns red synchronously.

As a Wireless Outdoor Flash Trigger
Take AD600B as an example.

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
Long press the <Zm/CH> button to set channel, group, mode and parameters (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Power on the outdoor flash and press the < > wireless setting button and the < > wireless icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Long press the <GR/CH> button to set the same channel to the flash trigger, and short press the <GR/CH> button to set the same group to the flash trigger (Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the outdoor flashes of other models).
Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns red synchronously.

As a Wireless Original Flash Trigger
Take SB910 as an example:

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
Long press the <Zm/CH> button to set channel, group, mode and parameters (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Attach the original flash to the X1R-C receiver. Press the button on the receiver to set the same channel to the flash the trigger and press the button to set the same group to the flash trigger (Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the original camera flashes).
Press the camera shutter to trigger. And the status lamp of the camera flash and the flash trigger both turn red synchronously.
Note: Nikon originals speedlight shall be set to i-TTL mode regardless od XproN’s mode.

As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger
Take GS400II as an example:

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
Long press the <Zm/Ch> button to set channel, group, mode and parameters (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Connect the studio flash to power source and power it on. Synchronously press down the GR/CH> button and <S1/S2> button and the < > wireless icon will be displayed on the LCD panel. Long press the <GR/CH> button to set the same channel to the flash trigger, and short press the <GR/CH> button to set the same group to the flash trigger. (Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the studio flashes of other models).
Press the camera shutter to trigger. And the status lamp of the camera flash and the flash trigger both turn red synchronously.
Note: As the studio flash’s minimum output value is 1/32, the output value of the flash trigger should be set to or over 1/32. As the studio flash do not have TTL and stroboscopic functions, the flash trigger should be set to M mode in triggering.

As a Wireless Shutter Release Trigger

Operation method:

Turn off the camera. Take a camera remote cable and insert one end into the camera’s shutter socket and the other end to the shutter release port of X1R-C to connect. Power on the camera and the receiver.
Long press the <Zm/CH> button to set channel, group, mode and parameters (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Press the receiver’s button to set the same channel to the flash trigger and press the button to set the same group to the flash trigger.
Half press the < > button to focus and full press the button to shoot. Release the button until the status lamp turns to red.

As a Flash Trigger with 2.5mm Sync Cord Jack
Operation method:

The connection method please refers to the contents of “As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger” and “As a Wireless Shutter Release”.
Press the shutter normally and the flashes will be controlled by sync cord jack’s signal.

Setting the Flash Trigger

Power Switch
Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on and status indicator lamp will not reveal.
Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn off the transmitter when not in use.

Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode

The system will automatically enter standby mode after stop operating the transmitter over 90 seconds. And the displays on the LCD panel disappear now.
Press any button to wake up. If the flash trigger is attached to the host shoe of Nikon camera, half press the camera shutter can also wake the system up.
Note: If do not want to enter power saving mode, press the button to enter C.Fn custom settings and set STBY to OFF.

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam
Slide the AF-assist beam switch to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed to output. When the camera cannot focus, the AF assist beam will turn on, when the camera can focus, the AF assist beam will turn off.

Channel Setting

Long press the <Zm/CH> button and the channel value will be chosen.
Turn the select dial to choose the appropriate channel. Press the button again to confirm the setting.
This flash trigger contains 32 channels which can be changed from 1 to 32. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel before usage.

Wireless ID Settings
Change the wireless channels and wireless ID to avoid interference for it can only be triggered after the wireless IDs and channels of the master unit and the slave are set to the same.

Press the

button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the button to choose OFF channel explosion shutdown, and choose any figure from 01 to 99.
Note: As the current Godox flashes do not have wireless ID setting functions, please set ID to OFF.

Mode Setting

Short press the button, and the mode of the current group will change.
Set the groups to five groups (A-E)
- When displaying multiple groups, press the button to switch the multi-group mode to MULTI mode. Press the group selection button can set the MULTI mode to ON or OFF.
- When displaying multiple groups, press the group selection button or button in one-group mode, A, B and C groups mode will be changed by the order to TTL/M/– while D and E group will be changed in or M/– mode.
When setting the group to 16 groups (0-F), there is only manual mode M.
Long press the button for 2 seconds until “LOCKED” is displayed on the button of the LCD panel, which means the screen is locked and no parameters can be set. Long press the button again to unlock.

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Magnification Function
Switch between multi-group and one-group mode: choose a group in multi-group mode and press the button to magnify it to one-group mode. Then, press the button to back to multi-group.

Output Value Settings

Multi-group displays in the M mode

Press the group button to choose the group, turn the select dial, and the power output value will change from Min to 1/1 in 0.3 stop increments. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Press button to choose all group’s power output value, turn the select dial, and all groups power output value will change from Min to 1/1 in 0.3 or 0.1 stop increments. Press button again to confirm the setting.
One-group displays in the M mode
- Turn the select dial and the group’s power output value will change from Min to 1/1 in 0.3 or 0.1 stop increments.

Note: Min. refers to the minimum value that can be set in M or Multi mode. The minimum value can be set to 1/128, 1/128 (0.1), 1/256 or 1/256(0.1) according to C.Fn-STEP. For most of camera flashes, the minimum output value is 1/128 or 1/128 (0.1) and cannot be set to 1/256 or 1/256(0.1). However, the value can change to 1/256 or 1/256(0.1) when using in combination with Godox strong power flashes e.g. AD600Pro, etc.

Flash Exposure Compensation Settings
Multi-group displays in the TTL mode

Press the group button to choose the group, turn the select dial, and the FEC value will change from -3 to ~3 in 0.3 stop increments. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Press button to choose all group’s FEC value, turn the select dial, and all group’s FEC value will change from -3 to ~3 in 0.3 stop increments. Press button again to confirm the setting.

One-group displays in the TTL mode
Turn the select dial and the group’s power output value will change from -3 to ~3 in 0.3 stop increments.

Multi Flash Settings (Output Value, Times and Frequency)

In the flash (TTL and M icon are not displayed)
The three lines are separately displayed as power output value, Times (flash times) and Hz (flash frequency)
Turn the Select Dial to change the power output value from Min. to 1/4 in integer stops.
Short press the Times button can change flash times. Turn the select dial to change the setting value.
Short press the Hz button can change flash frequency. Turn the select dial to change the setting value.
Until all the amounts are set. Or during any value setting, short press the button to exit the setting status. No values will blink.
In the multi flash setting submenu, short press the button to return to main menu when no values are blinking.
Note: As flash times are restricted by flash output value and flash frequency, the flash times cannot surpass the upper value the permitted by the system. The times that transported to the receiver end are a real flash time, which is also related to the camera’s shutter setting.

Modeling Lamp Settings

When displaying multiple groups, press the button to control the ON/OFF of the modeling lamp.
Press the group button to choose the group when displaying multiple groups or when displaying one-group, press the button to control the ON/OFF of the modeling lamp (note: The models can use one-group to ON/OFF the modeling lamp are as follows: GSII, SKII, QSII, DEII, DPII series, etc. The outdoor flash AD200 and AD600 can use this function after upgrade. The new arrivals with modeling lamps can also use this function.)

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ZOOM Value Settings
Short press the <Zm/CH> button and the ZOOM value will be displayed on the LCD panel. Choose the group and turn the select dial, and the ZOOM value will change from AUTO/24 to 200. Choose the desired value and long press the <Zm/CH> button again to back to the main menu.

Note: The flash’s ZOOM should be set to Auto (A) mode before responding.

Shutter Sync Settings

High-speed sync: press the SYNC button and is displayed on the LCD panel. Set the shutter sync speed to 1/320s (auto FP) or 1/250s (auto FP) in Nikon camera setting. Turn the camera dial, and the shutter speed can be set to or more than 1/250s. Check the shutter speed through the camera viewfinder to confirm whether the FP high-speed function is used. If the shutter speed is or over 1/250s, it means the high-speed is booted up.
Second-curtain sync: press the < > on Nikon camera, and turn the main command dial until is displayed on the panel. Then, set the camera shutter.

Buzz Settings
Press the

button to enter C.Fn BEEP and press the button. Choose ON to turn on the BEEP while OFF to run off it. Press the button again to back to the main menu.

Sync Socket Settings

Press the
button to enter C.Fn SYNC and press the
button to choose IN or OUT. Press the
button again to back to the main menu.
- When choosing IN, this sync socket will enable XProN trigger flash.
- When choosing OUT, this sync socket will send trigger signals to trigger other remote control and flash.

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TCM Function
TCM transform function is a particular function that owned by Godox:
TTL Flash value transform into power output value in M mode.

Set the flash trigger to TTL mode and attach it to the camera. Press the shutter for shooting.
Long press the button, and the flash value in TTL mode will transform into power output value in M mode (The displayed minimum value is the set Min. value).
Please refer to the C.Fn setting custom functions to see the flash models which are compatible with TCM functions.
Note: Please choose the relevant models in TCM function in C.Fn custom settings according to your own flash.

SHOOT Function Settings
Press the

button to enter C.Fn SHOOT. Press the button to choose one-shoot or multi-shoots, and press the button again to back to the main menu.
One-shoot: When shooting, choose one-shoot. In the M and Multi-mode, the master unit only sends triggering signal to the slave unit, which is suitable for one person photography for the advantage of power saving.
Multi-shoots: When shooting, choose multi-shoots, and the master unit will send parameters and triggering signals to the slave unit, which is suitable for multi person photography. However, this function consumes power quickly.
APP: Only send triggering signal when camera is shooting (control the flash’s parameters by smartphone APP)

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.

Custom

Function

| Function| Setting Signs| Settings and Description
---|---|---|---
STBY| Sleep| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
BEEP| Beeper| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
STEP| Power output value| 1/128| The minimum output is 1/128 (change in 0.3

step)

1/256| The minimum output is 1/256 (change in 0.3

step)

1/128(0.1)| The minimum output is 1/128 (change in 0.1

step)

1/256(0.1)| The minimum output is 1/256 (change in 0.1

step)

control and flash

GROUP| Group| 5 (A-E)| 5 groups (A-E)
16 (O-F)| 16 groups (0-F); 16 groups when the receiver end is studio flash, which can only be set to M mode

in this state.

LCD| Contrast ratio

of LCD panel

| -3-+3| The contrast ratio can be set as integral number

from -3 to +3

SHOOT| | One-shoot

| Only send triggering signals in the M & Multi

mode when camera is shooting

| Full-shoot| Send parameters and triggering signal when camera is shooting (suitable for multiple person

photography)

APP| APP| Only send triggering signal when camera is

shooting (control the flash’s parameters by

smartphone APP)

DIST| Triggering

distance

| 0-30m| 0-30m triggering
1-100m| 1-100m triggering
ID| Wireless ID| OFF| Off
01-99| Choose any figure from 01-99 (the current version flashes cannot use this function

temporarily)

TCM| TCM

Transform function

| | TT685/V860II series| The power output values in the M mode which are transformed from TTL mode, begin subjected to the master flash when

mixing.

200j

| AD200
360j

600j

| AD360II AD600

Compatible Flash Models

Transmitter	Receiver	Flash	Note
XProN	—	AD600 series/AD360II series AD200 series/V860II series V/850II

TT685 series/TT600/TT350N QuickerII series/QTII/SK II series

DP II series/GSII

|
X1R-N| SB910/SB800/SB5000/V860N| As there are so many camera flashes in the market which are compatible with Nikon speedlites, we do not test one

by one.

XTR-16| AD360/AR400| The flashes with Godox

wireless USB port

Quicker series/SK series/DP series

GT/GS series/Smart flash

series

| Can only be triggered
XTR-16S| V860N

V850

|

Note: The range of support functions: the functions that are both owned by XProN and flash.

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Compatible Camera Models
This flash trigger can be used on the following Nikon series camera models:

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This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Nikon series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
Right to modify this table are retained.
The cameras which are released before 2012 do not have TTL mode in their D and E group.

Technical Data

Model	XProN
Compatible cameras	Nikon cameras (i-TTL autoflash) Support for the

cameras that have PC

sync socket

Power supply| 2*AA batteries

Flash Exposure Control

TTL autoflash	i-TTL
Manual flash	Yes
Stroboscopic flash	Yes

Function

High-speed sync	Yes
Flash exposure compensation	Yes, ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments
Flash exposure lock	Yes
Focus assist	Yes
Modeling lamp	Control the modeling lamp by the flash

trigger

Beeper| Control the beeper by the flash trigger
Wireless shutter| The receiver end can control the camera shooting through the 2.5mm sync cord

jack

ZOOM setting| Adjust the ZOOM value by the transmitter
TCM function| Transform the TTL shooting value into the

output value in the M mode

Firmware upgrade| Upgrade through the Type-C USB port
Memory function| Settings will be stored 2 seconds after last

operation and recover after a restart.

Wireless Flash

Transmission range (approx.)	0-100m
Built-in wireless	2.4G
Modulation mode	MSK
Channel	32
Wireless ID	01-99
Group	16

Other

Display	Large LCD panel, backlighting ON or OFF
Dimension/Weight	90x58x50/80g
2.G Wireless Frequency Range	2413.0MHz-2464.5MHz

Max. Transmitting Power of 2.4G

Wireless

| 5dbm

Restore Factory Settings

Synchronously press the two-function button in the middle and the restore factory settings are finished until the “RESET” is displayed on the LCD panel.

Firmware Upgrade
This flash tigger supports firmware upgrade through the Type-CUSB port. Updated information will be released on our official website.

USB connection line is not included in this product. As the USB port is a Type-C USB socket, please use Type-C USB connection line.
As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G2 software, please download and install the “Godox G2” firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then, choose the related firmware file.

Attention

Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure batteries are installed correctly and Power Switch is turned on. Check if the transmitter and receiver are set to the same channel, if the hotshoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash triggers are set to the correct mode.
Camera shoots but does not focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is set to MF. If so, set it to AF.
Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.

The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless
Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in outer environment (e.g. wireless base station, 2.4G Wi-Fi router, Bluetooth, etc.)

To adjust the channel CH setting on the flash trigger (add 10+ channels) and use the channel which is not disturbed. Or turn off the other 2.4G equipment in working.

Please make sure that whether the flash has finished its recycle or caught up with the continuous shooting speed or not (the flash ready indicator is lightened) and the flash is not under the state of over-heat protection or other abnormal situation.

Please downgrade the flash power output. If the flash is in TTL mode, please try to change it to M mode (a preflash is needed in TTL mode).

Whether the distance between the flash trigger and the flash is too close or not

Please turn on the “close distance wireless mode” on the flash trigger (<0.5m)
Please set the C.Fn-DIST to 0-30m.

Whether the flash trigger and the receiver end equipment are in the low battery states or not.

Please replace the battery (the flash trigger is recommended to use 1.5V disposable alkaline battery).

Caring for Flash Trigger

Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impact, or excess stress.
Keep dry. The product isn’t waterproof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity.
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happened if sudden temperature changes such as the circumstance when taking the transceiver out of a building with higher temperature to outside in winter. Please put the transceiver in a handbag or plastic bag beforehand.
Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by devices such as radio transmitters lead to malfunction.

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.)
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440

Subject of the declaration:
Title: Flash Trigger
Model / Type: Xpro N
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

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