Godox TT600S Thinklite Flash User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Godox

Table of Contents

Godox TT600S Thinklite Flash
Before using this product
Name of Parts
What™s in the Box of TT600S?
Using the Flash
- Wireless Control Function
Protection Function
Advanced Application
Technical Data
Maintenance
Warranty Conditions
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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Godox TT600S Thinklite Flash

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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Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz

Before using this product

Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing a GODOX product.
TT600S camera flash adopts Godox wireless X system and 2.4G ration transmission, which is compatible with AD360II-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N, X1T-S etc. Fit all DSLR camera brands e.g. Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.

This TT600S camera flash features:

GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). Adjust from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd stops.
Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission to support transmitting and receiving.
High speed sync, wireless remote control, multi flash and manual focus assists.
Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.
User-friendly LCD display & control panel.

Warning

Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching the high-voltage circuit inside it may result in electric shock. Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch the electronic parts inside it.
Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise, visual impairment may occur. When taking pictures of babies, keep the flash unit to reduce light intensity is also recommended.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals, and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting form this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C.(e.g. in automobile) Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.

Name of Parts

$Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $1$$

Body

Catchlight Panel
Built-In Wide Panel (Retracted)
Flash Head
Optic Control Sensor
Focus Assist Beam
Wireless Control Port
Sync Cord Jack
Hotshoe
Lock Ring
Battery Compartment
Control Panel $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $2$$
Mode Selection Button/Wireless Mode Selection (Long Keypress)
Zoom/Function Custom Button (Long Keypress)
Group/Channel Setting (Long Keypress)
Select Dial
Set Button
ON/OFF Power Switch
Test Button/Flash Ready Indicator
Focus Assist Beam/High Speed Sync Button (Long Keypress)
LCD Panel $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $3$$
Manual Flash Mode
S1 Slave Flash Triggering
S2 Slave Flash Triggering
Multi/Stroboscopic Flash Mode
High Speed Sync Triggering
Battery Level Indication
Sound Beep Indication
Sleep Status
Overtemperature Indication
Wireless Signal Transmission
Focus Assist Beam Indicator
Channel
Group

What™s in the Box of TT600S?

Flash unit
Mini stand
Protection case
Instruction manual $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $5$$

Separately Sold Accessories

The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: X1 wireless flash trigger, Cells II high speed trigger, FT-16S power & trigger control, Car charger, Mini softbox, White & Silver Reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc. $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $6$$

Attaching to a Camera $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $7$$

Attach the Camera Flash Slip the camera flash’s mounting foot into the camera’s hotshoe all the way.
Secure the Camera Flash Rotate the locking screw on the mounting foot until it locks up
Detach the Camera Flash Rotate the locking screw on the mounting foot until it is loosened.

Using the Flash

Power Management

Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash until on or off. Turn off it will not be used for an extended period of time. This flash unit has Sleep Function and will enter into sleep status when there is no operation for a long time. For Sleep Function setting, see the following instruction.

Flash Output

Flash output can be varied from 1/128th power to 1/1 full power in 1/3 stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial. The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms off/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output: $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $8$$

When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means no flash output and flash firing is turned off.

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage

The flash coverage can be set to match the lens local length from 20mm to 200mm. Press < > button and rotate Select Dial < > to change the flash coverage. When setting the flash coverage, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery

M Mode: Manual Mode

Press MODE Selection Button < > to enter M mode. In this mode, you can set the flash unit onto your camera hot shoe or your trigger hot shoe for firing. Before shooting, adjust the flash power output. When the camera’s shutter is pressed, the flash will fire synchronously. Slave triggering mode is not available in M mode.

Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Flash

Press Mode Selection Button < > to enter Multi mode (Stroboscopic flash). With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. You can see the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output. For setting procedures, see the following $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $12$$

Press the Mode Selection Button < > so that “Multi” is displayed.
Press Set Button < > to select the item to be set. The item blinks.
Rotate Select Dial < > to set a desired number.

Calculating the Shutter Speed

During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the provided formula to calculate the shutter speed required to capture the full sequence of flashes:

Number of flashes / Firing frequency = Shutter speed

For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz. The shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.

Note:

Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
Using a tripod and a remote switch is recommended.
A flash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
Stroboscopic flash can be used with “bulb”.

Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash Output / Hz $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $14$$ $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $15$$

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head during stroboscopic flash, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times succession.

S1 Mode: S1 Slave Trigger Mode

Lon press < > button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press button to choose OS. Then, turn the Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2.
In S1 mode, the flash unit can function as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It is respectively applicable to manual flash environment.
In S1 mode, the flash unit will fire synchronously when the master flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of radio triggers.

S2 Mode: S2 Slave Triggering Mode $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $17$$

Long Press < > button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press Button to choose OS. Then, turn the Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2.
In S2 mode, the flash unit can function as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It is applicable when using a TTL master flash.
In S2 mode, the flash unit will ignore a single “preflash” from the master flash and will only fire response to the second, actual flash from the master.

Hi-Speed Sync Triggering

To enter mode, long press < > button and hold for 2 seconds.
To exit mode, press Mode Selection Button or long press < > button and hold for 2 second again.
In < > hi-speed sync triggering mode, you can use a hi-speed sync trigger to have your flash unit synchronized with all shutter speeds of cameras (max. 1/8000 second, up to your camera). This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

Note:
High-speed sync triggering mode is effective only when the flash unit is used together with the following flash triggers.

Hi-speed sync trigger, e.g., Godox Cells II transceiver.
TTL wireless flash trigger X1C/X1C/X1S Hi-speed sync triggering mode is not available when TT600 is mounted onto the camera. $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $20$$

Godox Cells II transceiver (Optional)
TTL wireless flash trigger X1C/X1N (Optional)

To avoid overheating or deteriorating the flash head during high speed sync flash, the over-temperature protection function will be activated automatically after 10 continuous high-speed flashes and the recycle time becomes 10 seconds longer.

Custom Function—Focus Assist Lamp $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $21$$

Under poorly-lit or low-contrast conditions, you can press < > button to turn on the focus assist beam in order to make it easier to autofocus.
The beam will automatically put out certain seconds after the last pop is fired. The time between the last fire and the auto shutdown of focus assist beam is called No-Flash Time. The time is user adjustable and set to 10 seconds by default.
Press < > button and hold for 2 seconds to enter Custom Function. Then press “SET” button to enter “FC” mode. The LDC panel displays “FC” (Auto shutdown of focus assist lamp) and “No-Flash Time”. Rotate Select Dial < > to set a desired time for the flash.
Press < > button to return.
No-Flash Time| Meaning
---|---
10 seconds| 10 seconds after the last fire, focus assist

lamp will automatically get out.

20 seconds| 20 seconds after the last fire, focus assist

lamp will automatically get out.

30 seconds| 30 seconds after the last fire, focus assist

lamp will automatically get out.

Buzz Function

To turn the buzz function on or off, press < > button and gold for 2 seconds to enter Custom Function.
Then press “SET” button to enter “bp” mode. The LDC displays “ON” means buzz is turned on while “OF” means buzz is turned off.
When the buzzer is turned on < > is shown on the LCD display

Wireless Flash Shooting: Ratio (2.4G) Transmission

TT600 has 2.4G ratio transmission (Master/Slave)
Wireless mode setting: Long press < > button and hold for 2 seconds until < > icon is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to set from OFF/Master(M)/Slave(S) mode.
Channel setting: Long press < > button and hold for 2 seconds until the figure besides the CH is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to choose the channel from 1~32.
Group setting: Short press < > button to select group. In master mode, groups can be selected from M/A/B/C/D/E, while in Slave mode, groups can be selected from A/B/C/D/E.
As TT600S adopts Godox wireless X system, it is compatible with AD3600II-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N, X1T-S wireless control, etc.
See the picture below: $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $25$$

Wireless Control Function

The flash unit is built in with a Wireless Control Port (6) so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and control the on-or-off of your flash, focus assist beam and buzzer as well as trigger the flash.
To control the flash wirelessly, you need a Godox FT series remote control set (on-camera and on-flash). Insert its receive end into the Wireless Control Port (6) on the flash and insert the transmit end into the camera hot shoe. Settings made on the hotshoe-mounted transmit and receive ends will be wirelessly communicated to the flash. Then you can press the camera shutter-release button to trigger the flash. You can also hold the transmit end at hand to control your off-camera flash $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $26$$
For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.

Sync Triggering

The Sync Cord Jack (7) is a Φ3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter

Idle Time	Meaning
OF	Sleep Function is turned off. The flash unit will not automatically enter

sleep

mode.

3| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is

set to 3 minutes.

10| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is

set to 10 minutes.

30| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is

set to 30 minutes.

60| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is

set to 60 minutes.

This product is equipped with Sleep Function to avoid battery drain when the flash unit is idle.
Press < > button and hold for 2 seconds to enter the sleep Function Mode. The LCD panel displays “SL” (Sleep) and “Sleeping Time”. Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is 10 minutes by default. Rotate Select Dial < > to set a desired time for the flash or to turn off Sleep Function. Press < > button to return.
When the flash enters sleep mode, the LCD panel displays a “” icon.
To wake up the flash unit, press any button on the flash unit or press the camera release button, or press the trigger test button.

Note:
The idle time before entering Sleep Mode is recommended to set short. This can ensure a longer battery life.

Fn. Setting Custom Functions

Custom

Function Signs

| Function| Setting & Description| Operation
---|---|---|---
SL| Sleeping Time Setting| Settable Time.

<3> 3 minutes <10> 10 minutes <30> 30 minutes <60> 60 minutes (OFF)

| 1. Press < > button to enter Custom Functions.

2. Turn the Select Dial

< > to adjust sleeping time.

3. Press < > button to return.

*Press any button can wake up the flash.

*The idle time before entering Sleep Mode is recommended to set short.

This can ensure a longer battery life.

FC| Auto Power OFF Time Setting of Auto Focus Assist| <10> 10 seconds

<20> 20 seconds <30> 30 seconds

| 1. Press < > button to enter Custom Functions.

2. Press button to enter FC states.

3. Turn the Select Dial

< > to adjust.

4. Press < > button to return.

bp| Buzz Setting| On

Off

| 1. Press < > button to enter Custom

Functions.

| | | 2. Press button to enter bp states.

3. Turn the Select Dial

< > to adjust.

4. Press < > button to return.

---|---|---|---
bL| Backlight Setting| Backlight can be set as follows:

: Always lighting <12> : Off in 12 sec. : Off

| 1. Press < > button to enter Custom Functions.

2. Press button to enter bL states.

3. Turn the Select Dial

< > to adjust.

4. Press < > button to return.

OS| Optic Slave Mode| Off

S1 mode S2 mode

| 1. Press < > button to enter Custom Functions.

2. Press button to enter OS states.

3. Turn the Select Dial

< > to adjust.

4. Press < > button to return.

Protection Function

Over-Temperature Protection

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time at least 10 minutes.
If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire mode flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time about 10 to 15 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.
When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on the LCD display.

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high- speed mode:

Power Output Level	Number of Flashes
1/1	30
1/2 + 0.7	40
1/2 + 0.3	50
1/2	60
1/4 (+0.3, +0.7)	100
1/8 (+0.3, +0.7)	200
1/16 (+0.3, +0.7)	300
1/32 (+0.3, +0.7)	500
1/64 (+0.3, +0.7)	1000

1/128 (+0.3, +0.7)
Power Output Level| Number of Flashes
---|---
1/1| 15
1/2 (+0.3, +0.7)| 20
1/4 (+0.3, +0.7)| 30
1/8 (+0.3, +0.7)
1/16 (+0.3, +0.7)| 40
1/32 (+0.3, +0.7)
1/64 (+0.3, +0.7)| 50
1/128 (+0.3, +0.7)

Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:

Prompts on

LCD Panel

| Meaning
---|---
E0| A failure occurs on the temperature sensor.

Please send this kit to a maintenance center.

E1| A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot fire. Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send

this product to a maintenance centre.

E2| The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10

minutes.

E3| The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send

this product to a maintenance centre.

Advanced Application

Bounce Flash

By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash. To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $29$$

If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure.
The wall or ceiling should be plain, white color for hight reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.

Creating a Catchlight

With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes to add life to the facial expression. $Godox-TT600S-Thinklite-Flash -fig- $30$$

Point the flash head upward by 90°.
Pull out the wide panel. The catchlight panel will come out at the same time.
Push the wide panel back in. Push only the wide panel. Follow the same procedures as four bounce flash

WARNING

Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90°. The catchlight will not appear if you swing the flash head left or right.
For the best catchlight effect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject

Using the Wide Panel

Pull out the built-in wide panel to enlarge the flash lighting range, so as to get more softened natural lighting effect.
Pull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash coverage will then be extended to 14mm.

The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push the catchlight back in.

Technical Data

Product Model	TT600S
Guide No. (1/1 power @ 200mm)	GN 60 (m ISO 100)
Vertical Rotation Angle	-7° -90°
Horizontal Rotation Angle	0-360°
Power Supply	Ni-MH batteries (recommended) or 4*LR6

alkaline batteries

Full Power Flashes| Approx. 230

(2500mA Ni-MH Batteries)

Recycle Time| Approx. 0.1-2.6 seconds (envelop Ni-MH batteries of Panasonic)

Red LED indicator will light up when the

flash is ready

Maintenance

Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
Avoid sudden impacts and the lamp should be dedusted regularly.
It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes if unnecessary.
Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
Change made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

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: External Flash
Model / Type : TT600S
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.