Godox XPro-S TTL Wireless Trigger
Foreword
Thanks for your purchase of this XProS wireless flash trigger.
This wireless flash trigger is suitable for using Sony cameras lo control
Godox flashes with X system e.g. camera flash, outdoor flash, and studio
flash. II can also control Sony original speedlights with the coordination of
X1 R-S receiver. Featuring multichannel 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 sockets.
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/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
circumstance, 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 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
Names of Parts
LCD Panel
- Channel (32)
- Camera Connection
- Modeling Lamp Master Control
- High-Speed
- Sound
- Battery Level Indication
- Group
- Mode
- Power
- Group’s Modeling Lamp
- ZOOM Value
- Icons of Function Button
- C.Fn Menu
- 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.
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Battery Level 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 |
| 2grids |
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 Makeline batteries. As the voltage of
Ni-MH battery tends to be low, please do not refer to this chart.
Using the Flash Trigger
As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger
Take TT685S as an example:
Tum 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”).
Tum 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 oudoor 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 lo set channel, group, mode and parameters
(refers to the contents of “Setting the Flash Trigger”).
Attach the original flash to the X1 R-S receiver.
Press the < CH> 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.
Note: Sony original speedlights shall be set to TTL mode regardless of
XProS’s mode.
As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger
Take GS40011 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 X1
R-S 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”).
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 < CH> 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 < TEST> 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.
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, tum 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 hot shoe of Sony camera, half press the camera shutter can also wake the system up.
Note: If do not want to enter power saving mode, press the
Setting the Flash Trigger
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. ILCE6000L and a?RII), XProS’s AF-assist lamp will not light.
- When using on DSLR Camera (e.g. a99 and a7711) , 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 lo avoid interference for ii 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
