Godox AD400 Pro AD400Pro Outdoor Flash Strobe Light Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
- Godox AD400 Pro AD400Pro Outdoor Flash Strobe Light
- Name of Parts
- Included Accessories
- Battery
- Loading and Unloading the Battery Pack
- Power Management
- Wireless Flash Mode
- Flash Mode — TTL Autoflash
- Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash
- Flash Mode — Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
- Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
- C.n: Setting Custom Functions
- Modeling Lamp
- Other Applications
- Protection Function
- Technical Data
- Firmware Upgrade
- Maintenance
- FCC
- Declaration of Conformity
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Godox AD400 Pro AD400Pro Outdoor Flash Strobe Light
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.
Thank you for purchasing a GODOX product.
WITSTRO All-in-One Outdoor Flash AD400Pro has strong power, all-in-one lithium
battery pack and great portability. When using Godox 2.4G wireless X system
off camera, AD400Pro can be triggered by XPro and X1 series flash trigger in
TTL/M/Multi mode, etc. With master & slave functions, AD400Pro can also use in
combination with Godox TTL camera flashes, TTL outdoor flashes, TTL studio
flashes, etc. With this AD400Pro flash, your shooting will become simpler. You
can easily achieve a correct flash exposure even in complex light-changing
environments.
WITSTRO AD400Pro offers studio-quality light for outdoor and live shooting with strong power and large capacity lithium battery pack. The powerful and portable AD400Pro meets the demands of freelance commercial photographers, photojournalists, wedding and beach portraiture shooters, event and backpack photographers,
photograph enthusiasts, etc. The AD400Pro offers:
- Quick recycle time: 0.01-1s.
- Stable color temperature mode: color temperature changes within $75K over the entire power range.
- LED modeling lamp: 30W LED modeling lamp whose light brightness can be freely adjusted.
- Precise power output: power adjusts from full power 1/256 to 1/1 in 25 steps.
- Advanced functions: 1/8000s high-speed sync flash, multi flash, high-speed sync triggering, etc.
- Compatible wireless TTL system: with built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system, AD400Pro is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJIFILM, Olympus and Panasonic TTL autoflash system.
- Wireless control: with built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system to achieve TTL control. It can also be used to wirelessly adjust flash power level and trigger the flash through the wireless control port. AD400Pro has 3.5mm sync cord jack to achieve various sync triggering mode.
- Dot-matrix LCD panel: with clear and convenient operation.
- Studio quality light: up to 400Ws, GN 72 (m ISO 100, with high-efficiency standard reflector).
- With New Godox-mount and the included Bowens-mount adapter ring, AD400Pro can install different accessories by replacing its adapter ring(separately sold), such as accessories of Broncolor, Prophoto, Elinchrom, etc.
Warning
- Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
- Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center. A Keep out of reach of children.
- 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.
- 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 from 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. Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged. Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.
Conventions used in this Manual
- This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
- Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.***
- The following alert symbols are used in this manual:
- The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problem. Lo The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
Name of Parts
Body:
LCD Panel:
- TTL Autoflash
- M Manual Flash
- Multi Flash
- Radio Transmission Shooting
- Optical transmission wireless shooting
Included Accessories
- Flash tube
- Lithium battery pack .
- Battery charger
- Power cord
- Standard Reflector
- Bowens-mount adapter ring
- Wrench
- Portable Bag
- Instruction manual
Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold
separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: Xpro & X1 Wireless
Flash Trigger, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold up Umbrella, Snoots, Light Stand,
etc.
Replacing Adapter Rings and Accessories
- Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head.
- Loosen the two Mount Fixing Screws.
- Match the Accessory Locking Ring of Bowens-mount or other mount adapter ring to the Accessory Locking Ring of the flash and push it in.
- Tighten the two screws and use another two screws provided to fix.
- Install the Bowens-mount accessories or other corresponding accessories.
- If needed to use new Godox-mount accessories after installing the adapter ring of other brands, please split the reflector and insert it into the new Godox mount to install the required accessories(How to detach the standard reflector: hold the two ends and detach it.). Or install the new Godox-mount softbox directly (except for Profoto-mount adapter ring)
Attaching Flash Tube
- Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head.
- Match the flash tube in the Tube Socket. Push the flash tube in until it is securely seated into the socket.
Note : To avoid damage, please detach the flash tube during the transportation.
Adjusting Handle
- When the Direction Adjusting Handle 2. The Direction Adjusting Handle’s rotation angle should be restrained from 0 to is not pulled out, screw clockwise 180 degrees below the flash body. Please pull out the Direction Adjusting while unscrewing anti-clockwise.
- Handle, adjust the appropriate angle, and manipulate step 1 before colliding with the flash body.
Detaching the Mounting Bracket
Insert a coin or corresponding wrench(not included) into the Bracket Fixing
Screw and loosen it anti-clockwise to detach.
Detaching the Handle
Insert the included wrench into the Handle Fixing Screw and loosen it anti-
clockwise to detach.
Battery
Features
- This flash unit uses Li-ion polymer battery which has long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge times are over 300.
- It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
- Take only 2 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard battery charger.
Cautions
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Do not short circuit.
Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not water proof. -
Keep out of reach of children.
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No over 24 hours’ continuous charging.
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Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
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Do not put aside or into fire.
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Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations.
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Please charge the battery to approx. 60% before being placed for long time.
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If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.
Loading and Unloading the Battery Pack
Loading:
- Match the buckles of the battery and the main body.
- Push down the battery pack until it is locked.
- Push the Battery Locking Ring backward.
- Push the battery pack upward to unload it.
Battery Level Indication
Attach the battery pack to the flash correctly. Be aware of the battery
level by check the battery level indication on the LCD panel when using.
Note : The indications are almost the same except of grids shift.
Power Management
Long press the Power Switch for 1 seconds to control the on/off of the flash unit. Turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period. This product has auto power off function. The flash will auto power off in 30 to 120 min. which is set on C.Fn-STANDBY.
Wireless Flash Mode
AD400Pro can only be set as slave unit (receiver end). Press Wireless Selection Button to switch.
Flash Mode — TTL Autoflash
This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi (Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the background.
- Press
Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
TTL Mode
Press
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With the FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. It
is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed
based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
Press ‹SET> Button and flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.- Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
- Turn the Select Dial to set the amount.
- “0.3”means 1/3 step, “0.7” means 2/3 step.
- To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to “+0″|
- Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting
High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera
shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for
fill-flash portraits.
- Press High Speed Sync Button so that < > is displayed.
- Please use XPro or X1 series transmitter.
- If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, < > will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
- With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
- To return to normal flash, press the < > button again. Then < > will disappear.
- The multi-flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
- Over-temperature protection may be activated after 50 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 0.1 stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure. use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
- Press the < MODE > button so that < M > is displayed.
- Turn the Select Dial to choose a
- Prestim the setting. Press < SET > button again
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press
- Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
- Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
- A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
- Stroboscopic flash can be used with”buLb”.
- If the number of flashes is displayed as “-“, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table.
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash Hz
Output
| | 2| 3| 4| | | 8-9 10 11 12-14 15-19| |
| | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1/4| 7| 6| 5| 4| | | 3
2| | | | | |
1/8| 14| 14| 12| 10| | | 5
4| | | | | |
1/16| 30| | | 20| | 20| | | | | | |
1/32| 60| | | 50| | 40| | | | | | |
1/64| 90| | | 80| | | | | | | | |
1/128| | | | | | | | | | | | |
1/256| | | | | 100| 90| 80 60 50| | | |
| |
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
AD400Pro adopts Godox 2.4G wireless X system, which has good compatibility
with other products of our company.
As a slave unit, AD400Pro is automatically compatible with Canon E-TTL II,
Nikon i-TTL, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and FUJIFILM system according to the
master unit.
*As a slave unit, AD400Pro can be controlled by the following master units: XPro series, X1T series, AD3601 series, VeGOll series V250 series TT685 series T1600 series T7250 series etc
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Wireless Settings
Press Wireless Setting Button again until is displayed on the panel.
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Setting the Communication Channel
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the master unit and the slave unit(s) must be set to the same.
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Long press the <GR/CH> Button for 2 seconds so that channels ID is displayed on the LCD panel.
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Turn the Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 32.
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Press the
button to confirm. -
Wireless ID setting: press the MENU button to enter C.Fn-ID and choose from 01 to 99 (Note: this can only be achieved when the master unit also has this function).
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Setting the Communication Group
Short press the < GR/CH > Button to choose group ID from A to E.
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Wireless Flash Shooting
Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)- Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit
- Use master unit with wireless transmitting function as the transmitter end.
- Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
- The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of slave units, the surrounding environment and whether conditions.
- Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform TTL
autoflash while changing the flash ratio (factor). In addition, you can set
and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group.
- Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
- Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups
The Reason & Solution of Not
Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless
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Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in outer environment (e.g. wireless base station, 2.4G wifi 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 lighten) 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):- X1 series: press the test button and hold on, then turning it on until the flash ready indicator blinks for 2 times.
- XPro series: Set the C.Fn-DIST to 0-30m.
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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).
C.n: Setting Custom Functions
Custom Function
Signs
| Functions| Setting Signs| Settings & **Descriptions|
Restrictions**|
---|---|---|---|---|---
COLOR
| ****
Stable color temperature
| ON| ON| M
Non high-speed mode
|
OFF| OFF|
SLAVE
| ****
S1/S2 mode selection
| OFF| OFF| ****
M mode
|
S1| S1 mode|
S2| S2 mode|
MODEL
| ****
Modeling lamp
| CONT| Continuous lighting| ****
NO
|
INTER| Off after finishing the flash recycle|
STANDBY
| ****
Auto power off
| OFF| OFF| ****
NO
|
30min| ****
Auto power off without any operation
|
60min|
90min|
120min|
LIGHT
| ****
Backlighting time
| 15sec| Off in 15 sec.| ****
NO
|
OFF| Always off|
ON| Always lighting|
Delay| Delay flash| OFF, 0.01-30S| Can be triggered as second curtain| M/Multi
mode|
UNITS| Total number of flashes| 2-4| Use UNITS in combination with ALT: UNITS
sets the total number of flashes; ALT sets the
triggering times before flash’s firing
| ****
M mode
|
ALT
| ****
Triggering times
| ****
1-4
|
M mode
|
LCD| LCD contrast| -3- +3| 7 levels| |
ID
| ****
Wireless ID
| OFF| off| ****
Wireless mode
|
01-99| Choose from 01 to 99|
BEEP
| ****
Beeper
| ON| ON| ****
NO
|
OFF| OFF|
RESET
| ****
Parameter resetting
| NO| | ****
NO
|
YES| Reset|
Modeling Lamp
AD400Pro is equipped with a 30W LED modeling lamp which has two continuous lighting modes.
- There are three modes: OFF, Percentage and PROP. Short press the Modeling Lamp Button, and the three mode will be displayed on the LCD panel in sequence:
- OFF: the modeling lamp is off.
- Percentage: 10%~ 100%(to prevent overheat, <30% the fan rotates in low speed while >30% in high speed).
- PROP: The modeling lamp’s power changes with the flash’s power. The bigger power the flash has, the brighter the modeling lamp is(to prevent overheat, <1/64 the fan rotates in low speed while > 1/64 in high speed).
- Long press the modeling lamp for 2 seconds to adjust the percentage of modeling lamp from 10% to 100%.
Other Applications
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a Ф3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash
will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.
Protection Function
Over-Temperature Protection
- To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 75 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 75 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 5 minutes.
- If you fire more than 75 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 5 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:
| Power Output Level | Number of Flashes |
|---|---|
| 1/1 | 75 |
| 1/2 (+0.7-+0.9) | 100 |
| 1/2 (+0.3-+0.6) | 120 |
| 1/2 (+0.0-+0.2) | 150 |
| 1/4 (+0.0-+0.9) | 200 |
| 1/8 (+0.0-+0.9) | 300 |
| 1/16 (+0.0-+0.9) | 400 |
| 1/32 (+0.0-+0.9) | 500 |
| 1/64 (+0.0-+0.9) | 1000 |
1/128 (+0.0-+0.9)
1/256 (+0.0-+0.9)
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high- speed sync triggering mode:
| Power Output | Times |
|---|---|
| 1/1 | 50 |
| 1/2 (+0.0-+0.9) | 60 |
| 1/4 (+0.0-+0.9) | 75 |
| 1/8 (+0.0-+0.9) | 100 |
| 1/16 (+0.0-+0.9) | 150 |
| 1/32 (+0.0-+0.9) | 200 |
1/64 (+0.0-+0.9)
1/128 (+0.0-+0.9)| 300
1/256 (+0.0-+0.9)
Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your
safety. The following list prompts for your reference:
| LCD Panel | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error 1 | 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 center.
Error 3| The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send
this product to a maintenance center.
Error 9| There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please
using the correct firmware upgrade method.
Technical Data
| Model | AD400Pro |
|---|---|
| Wireless Slave Unit Mode | Radio transmission mode (compatible with Canon E-TTL |
II, Nikon i-TTL,
Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and FUJIFILM).
Flash Mode| Wireless off| M/Multi
Slave unit of radio transmission| TTL/M/Multi
Guide No. (m ISO 200)| 72 (m ISO 100, with high-efficiency standard reflector)
Flash Duration| 1/230 to 1/12340 seconds (T0.1)
POWER| 400Ws
Power Output| 9 steps: 1/256~1/1
Stroboscopic Flash| Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz)
Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC)| Manual. Feb: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop
increments.
Sync mode| High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seoonds), first-curtain sync, and
seoond-curtain sync
Delay Flash| 0.01-30 Seconds
Mask|
Fan|
Beeper|
Modeling Lamp (LED)| 30W/4800K/TLIC: 93
Optical Slave Flash| S1/S2
Flash Duration Indication|
Display| Dot-matrix panel
• Wireless Flash (2.4G wireless transmission)
Wireless Flash Function| Slave, Off
Controllable Slave Groups| 5 (A, B, C, D, E)
Transmission Range (approx.)| 100m
Channels| 32 (1-32)
Wireless ID| To avoid signal interference effectively, triggering can only be
achieved
when the channels and wireless IDs of the master and slave unit are set to the same.
• Power Supply
Power Supply| Lithium battery pack (21.6V/2600mAh)
Full Power Flashes| 380
Recycle Time| Approx. 0.01-1s
Battery Indicator|
Power Indication| Power off automatically after approx. 30~120 minutes of idle
operation.
• Sync Triggering Mode| 3.5mm sync line
• Color Temperature| 5600±200K
• Stable Color Temperature Mode| Changes within ±75K in entire power range
• Dimensions
Dimension (with battery)| 220x102x128 mm (flash tube & reflector not included)
Net Weight (with battery)| 2.1 Kg (flash tube & reflector not included)
Firmware Upgrade
This flash supports firmware upgrade through the USB port. Update 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 the Type-C USB line.
- As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G3 software, please download and install the “Godox G3 firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then, choose the related firmware file.
- As the products needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual of the newest electric version as final.
Maintenance
- Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
- Avoid sudden impacts and the product 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.
- This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty.
- Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
- If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
- Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Operating frequency:2412.99MHz-2464.49MHz(only receive)
Declaration of Conformity
GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10),
this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states. For more
information of DoC, Please click this web link:
https://www.godox.com/DOC/Godox_AD400Pro_DOC.pdf The device complies with RF
specifications when the device used at 0mm from your body.