Godox XPro-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Instruction Manual

Godox XPro-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger

Foreword

Thanks for your purchase of this XProC wireless flash trigger.
This wireless flash trigger is suitable for using Canon cameras to control Godox flashes with the X system e.g. camera flash, outdoor flash, and studio flash. II can also control Canon’s original speedlites with the coordination of the X1 R-C 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 Canon EOS series cameras, as well as the cameras that have PC sync sockets.
With XProC wireless flash trigger, high-speed synchronization is available for most of the camera flashes in the market that support E-TTL II. The max flash synchronization speed is up to 1/B000s •.

• 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 circumstances, please pay attention to the relevant warnings.
• Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over SO’C.
• Tum off the flash trigger immediately in the event of a 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 backward.
  • 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 lime 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

LCD Panel

1. Channel (32)
2. Camera Connection
3. Modeling Lamp Master Contro
4. High-Speed/Rear Curtain Sync
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

Battery

AA alkaline batteries are recommended.

• 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 lo see the remaining battery level during the usage.

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 Malkaline batteries. As the voltage of the Ni-MH battery tends to be low, please do not refer to this chart.

Using the Flash Trigger

1. As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger

Take TT685C as an example:

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on the 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”}.

Turn on the camera flash, press the < > wireless setting button and the< (<fl)

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 thesame 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 the camera hot shoe. 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 oudoor flashes of other models).

Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns red synchronously.

Wireless Original Flash Trigger

Take 600EX-RT as an example:
Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter
on the camera hotshoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
Long press the <Zm/CH> button to set the channel, group, mode and parameters (refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).

Attach the original flash to the X1 R-C receiver.

Press the button on the receiver 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 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.

As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger

Take GS40011 as an example:

Turn off the camera and mount the transmitter on the 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 a 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 X1 R-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

• Power Switch

Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on and status indicator lamp will not reveal.
Note: 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 90 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 CANON EOS camera, half press the camera shutter can also wake the system up. Note: If do not want to enter power saving mode, press the <MENU> 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 tum on; when the camera can focus, the AF assist beam will turn off.

• Channel Setting

1. Long press the <Zm/CH> button and the channel value will be chosen.
2. Turn the select dial lo choose the appropriate channel. Press the <SET> button again to confirm the setting.
3. 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 unit are set to the same.
  Press the button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the button to choose OFF channel expansion 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

1. 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, and all the current group’s mode will be changed by the order of TTL/M/–.

2. When setting the group to 16 groups (0-F), there is only manual mode M.

3. Long press the button for 2 seconds until
   “LOCKED” is displayed on the bottom of the LCD panel, which means the screen is locked and no parameters can be set.

4. 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 ii to one-group mode. Then, press the button to back to multi-group.

• Output Value Settings

1. 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 or 0.1 stop increments. Press the button to confirm the setting.
Press button 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 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 used in combination with Godox strong power flashes e.g. ADB00Pro, etc.

• Flash Exposure Compensation Settings
  1. 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 groups’ FEC values, turn the select dial, and all groups’ FEC values will change from -3 to ~3 in 0.3 stop increments. Press

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

1. Press the <MENU> button to enter C.Fn SYNC and press the <SET> button to choose IN or OUT. Press the <MENU> button again to back to the main menu.