Godox X2TF TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
TTL Wireless Flash Trigger
Instruction Manual
Foreword
Thanks for your purchase of this X2T-F wireless flash trigger. This wireless
flash trigger is suitable for using FUJIFILM cameras to control Godox flashes
with X system e.g. camera flash, outdoor flash, and studio flash. 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 FUJIFILM series
cameras, as well as the cameras which have PC sync sockets.
With X2T-F 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℃.
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
Note: All the buttons have backlight, which is convenient for usage in
dark environment.
LCD Panel
- Channel (32)
- Camera Connection
- Modeling Lamp Master Control
- High-Speed/Rear Curtain Sync
- Sound
- Battery Level Indication
- Group
- Mode
- Power
- ZOOM Value
- Version
Battery
AA alkaline batteries are recommended.
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Installing Batteries
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
leads 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.
Setting the Flash Trigger
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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
1. The system will automatically enter standby mode after stop operating the transmitter over 60 seconds. And the displays on the LCD panel disappear now.
2. Press any button to wake up. If the flash trigger is attached to the hot shoe of FUJIFILM camera, half press the camera shutter can also wake the system up.
Note: If do not want to enter power saving mode, press the -
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
1. Short press the -
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 unit are set to the same.
Press the -
Mode Setting
1. After pressing the group button to select one group, press thebutton and all the current group’s mode will be changed by the order of TTL/M/–. 2. In normal situation, press the button to switch the multi- group mode to MULTI mode. Press the group selection button and then press the buttoncan set the MULTI mode to ON or OFF. -
Output Value Settings
In the M mode
1 . 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 thebutton to confirm the setting.
2. Pressbutton to choose all groups’ power output value, turn the select dial, and all groups’ power output value will change from Min to 1/1 in 0.3 stop increments. Press button again to confirm the setting.
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 0.3, 1/256 0.3, 1/128 0.1, 1/256 0.1, 3.0(0.1) and 2.0(0.1) according to C.Fn-Min. For most of camera flashes, the minimum output value is 1/128 and cannot be set to 1/256. However, the value can change to 1/256 when using in combination with Godox strong power flashes e.g. AD600, etc. -
Flash Exposure Compensation Settings
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 thebutton to confirm the setting. -
Multi Flash Settings (Output Value, Times and Frequency)
1. In the multi flash (TTL and M icon are not displayed).
2. The three lines are separately displayed as power output value, Hz(flash frequency) and Times(flash times).
3. Press thebutton and turn the Select Dial to change the power output value from Min. to 1/4 in integer stops.
4. Press thebutton again and choose Hz to change flash frequency. Turn the select dial to change the setting value.
5. Press thebutton again and choose Times to change flash times. Turn the select dial to change the setting value.
6. Until all the amounts are set. Or during any value setting, short press thebutton to exit the setting status.
7. In the multi flash setting submenu, short press thebutton 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 that 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
1. Long press the -
ZOOM Value Settings
Short press the -
Shutter Sync Settings
1. High-speed sync: setting the SYNC in flash function setting to FP on FUJIFILM camera until is displayed on the flash trigger’s LCD panel. Then, setting the camera shutter.
2. Second-curtain sync: setting the SYNC in flash function setting to REAR on FUJIFILM camera until is displayed on the flash trigger’s LCD panel. Then, setting the camera shutter. -
Buzz Settings Press the
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Sync Socket Settings
1. Press the -
SHOOT Function Settings Press the
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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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SHUTTER| Camera compatibility setting| SHUTTER| FUJ FILM cameras
LEAF| X100F/X100T and other cameras of between-the-lens shutter
BLUE.T.| Bluetooth status setting| OFF| Off
ON| On
BEEP| Beeper| ON| On
OFF| Off
ZOOM| ZOOM setting| 24| AUTO/24-200
SCAN| Scan the spare channel| OFF| Off
START| Start to find the spare channel
CH| Wireless| 1| 01-32
ID| Channel setting Wireless ID| OFF| Off
01-99| Choose any figure from 01-99 (the old version flashes cannot use this function temporarily)
PC SYNC| Sync cord jack| IN| Trigger X2T-F to fire flash
OUT| Output signal to trigger other remote control and flash
DELAY| Delay setting| OFF| Off
0.1ms-9.9ms| Set the firing delay in high-speed sync
SHOOT| | One-shoot| Only send triggering signals in the M & Multi mode when camera is shooting
| All-shoot| Send parameters and triggering signal when camera is shooting(suitable for multi 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
Custom Function| Function| Setting Signs| Settings and Description
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STEP| Power output value| 1/128(0.3)| The minimum output is 1/128(change in 0.3 step)
1/256(0.3)| 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)
3.0(0.1)| The minimum output is 3.0(change in 0.1 step)
2.0(0.1)| The minimum output is 2.0(chanqe in 0.1 step)
GROUP| Group| 5 (A-E)| 5 groups(A/B/C/D/E)
3 (A-C)| 3 groups(A/B/C)
STBY| Sleep| 60sec| 60 seconds
30min| 30 minutes
60min| 60 minutes
OFF| —
LIGHT| Backlighting time| 12sec| Auto off in 12 seconds
OFF| Always off
ON| Always lighting
LCD| Contrast ratio of LCD anel| -3-+3| The contrast ration can be set as integral number from -3 to +3
Using the Flash Trigger
- **As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger
** Take TT685F as an example:
1.1 Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe. Then,
power on the flash trigger and the camera.
1.2 Short press the