alza Godox Xpro-S pro Sony User Manual

: June 9, 2024
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X pro S
User Manual

Godox Xpro-S pro Sony

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.
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Foreword

Thanks for your purchase of this XProS wireless flash trigger.
This wireless flash trigger is suitable for using Sony cameras control Godox flashes with X system e.g. camera flash, outdoor flash, and studio flash. It can also control Sony original speedlights with the coordination of X1R-S receiver. Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission, and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their strobist setups. The flash trigger applies to hotshoe- mounted Sony series cameras, as well as the cameras which have PC sync socket.
With XProS wireless flash trigger, high speed synchronization is available for most of camera flashes in the market which support 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
LCD Panel

1. Channel (32)
2. Camera Connection
3. Modeling Lamp Master Control
4. High-Speed
5. Sound
6. Battery Level Indication
7. Group| 8. Mode
9. Power
10. Group’s Modeling Lamp
11. ZOOM Value
12. Icons of Function Button
13. C.Fn Menu
14. Version
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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 TT685S 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 HVL-F45RM 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-S 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: Sony originals speedlights shall be set to TTL mode regardless od XproS’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: the red AF-assist lamp will light when it’s hard to focus while automatically off when getting correct focus.
Note: XProS’s AF-assist lamp will not light when not being attached to camera.

When using on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera (e.g. ILCE600L and a7RII), XProS’s AF-assist lamp will not light.
When using on DSLR camera (e.g. a99 and a77II), XProS’s AF-assist lamp will automatically light.

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.

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.

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.FnSTEP. 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.
Note: The FEC value displayed on the XproS will not be displayed on the flash under it’s control. As the FEC values of XproS and flash are two different value, the output value are total FEC value of XproS and flash (for example, if XProS’s FEC value is -2 while the flash’s FEC value is +3, then the flash output.

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.)

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 button and is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode and choose Fill-flash . Then, set the camera shutter.
Second-curtain sync: press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash mode and choose REAR flash . 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 XProS trigger flash.
• When choosing OUT, this sync socket will send trigger signals to trigger other remote control and flash.

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 ones hoot 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
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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)
LIGHT| Backlighting time| 12 sec| Off in 12 seconds
OFF| Always off
ON| Always lighting
SYNC| Sync cord Jack| IN| Enable XProS to trigger flash
OUT| Export triggering signal to trigger other remote control and flash
GROUP| Group| 5 (A-E)| 5 groups (A-E)
16 (0-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 current version flashes function temporarily) TT685N860I1
series| 01-99 (the cannot use this
The power output values in the M mode which are transformed from TTL mode, begin subjected to the master flash when mixing.
TCM| TCM Transform function|
200j| AD200
360j
600j| AD3601I AD600

Compatible Flash Models

Transmitter	Receiver	Flash	Note
XProS	—	AD600 series/AD360II series AD200 /AD400Pro/V860II series /V850II

TT685 series/TT600/TT350S QuickerII series/QTII/SK II series DP II series/GSII|
X1R-S| F42AM/HVL- 5RM/HVLF60M/HVL-F43M/HVLF32M/F58AM| As there are so many camera flashes in the market which are compatible with Sony 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| V860/V850|

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

The relationship of XT wireless system and X1 wireless system:

XT-16 (Code Switch)| | | | | | | |
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X1 (Display Screen)| CH01| CH02| CH03| CH04| CH05| CH06| CH07| CH08
XT-16 (Code Switch)| | | | | | | |
X1 (Display Screen)| CH09| CH10| CH11| CH12| CH13| CH14| CH15| CH16

Compatible Camera Models

This flash trigger can be used on the following Sony series camera models:

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Sony 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	XProS
Compatible cameras	Sony cameras (TTL autoflash) Support for the cameras

that have PC sync socket
Power supply| 2*AA batteries
Flash Exposure Control
TTL autoflash| Yes
Manual flash| Yes
Stroboscopic flash| Yes
Function
High-speed sync| Yes
Second-curtain 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

As the product needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual of the newest electric version as final

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 S

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.