Godox AD100 Pro TTL Pocket Flash Light Instruction Manual

Note

• S1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.

Flash Mode – Multi: 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 set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.

1. Press button so that is displayed.
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output.
3. Set the flash frequency and flash times.
   • Press < SET > button to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
   • Press < SET > button to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
   • After finish the setting, press button and all the settings will be displayed.

Calculating the Shutter Speed

• During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops.
• Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera.

Number of Flashes/ Flash 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 seconds.

Warning: To Avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession. After 10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the camera flash.

Note

• 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

Output

| | 2| 3| 4| 5| 6-7| 8-9| 10| 11| 12-14| 15-19| 20-50| 60-99
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1/4| 7| 6| 5| 4| 4| 3| 3| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2
1/8| 14| 14| 12| 10| 8| 6| 5| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
1/16

1/32

| | 30| 30| 20| 20| 20| 10| 8| 8| 8| 8| 8| 8
60| 60| 50| 50| 40| 30| 20| 20| 20| 18| 16| 12
****| 90| 90| 80| 80| 70| 60| 50| 40| 40| 35| 30| 20
1/128 90

1/256

| 90| 90| 90| 90| 90| 80| 70| 70| 60| 50| 40| 40

Wireless Flash Shooting

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

AD1 00Pro adopts Godox 2.4G wireless X system, which has good compatibility with other products of our company. As a Receiver unit, AD1 00Pro is automatically compatible with Canon/ Nikon/ Sony TTL system according to the master unit. Nikon cameras (use X1T-N), Canon cameras (use X1T-C) and Sony cameras (use X1T-S) can use one or more AD1 00Pro-TTL flashes simultaneously.

Wireless Settings

• Press the wireless selection button to switch the wireless function ON/ OFF.
• Turn the wireless function on, the < > icon will be displayed on the O LEO panel. When using triggers of other brands, please turn off the wireless function.

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 Receiver unit(s) must be set to the same.

1. Long press the <GR/CH> Button for 2 seconds, so that the icon will be displayed on the OLEO panel.
2. Turn the SET Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 32.
3. Press the button to confirm.

Setting the Communication Group

• Short press the < GR/CH > button to choose group ID from A to E.

Wireless ID Settings

• Press the MENU button to enter C.Fn-ID to choose OFF or any figure from 01-99.

Note

• This can only be used when the master unit possesses the wireless ID function.

Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)

• Autoflash Shooting with One Receiver Unit

Note

• Use the supplied stand to position the Receiver unit.
• Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
• The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of Receiver units, the surrounding environment and weather conditions.
• With a lot of wireless signal interference conditions, if you miss flash, please change the wireless communication channel.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

You can divide the Receiver 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, for up to 5 groups.

• Auto Shooting with Two Receiver Groups
• Auto Shooting with Three Receiver Groups

Note: When using theAD1 00Pro and GodoxX2 series trigger together, the X2 can control the flash function such as:

• Flash Mode: TTL, M, Multi
• Sync Mode: First-curtain sync, second-curtain sync and High-speed sync
• Control the power level
• Modeling Lamp turn on or off
• Beeper turn on or off 2

The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless

1. 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.
2. Please make sure that the flash has finished its recycle or caught up with the continuous shooting speed or not(the flash ready indicator is lighten) and that 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).
3. 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): X2 & 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.
4. 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).

Setting Custom Functions

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the Available and unAvailable custom functions of this flash.

1. Press the button to enter the C.Fn menu.
2. Select the custom function No.
   • Turn the SET Selection Dial to select the custom function No.
3. Change the setting
   • Press < SET > button and the Setting No. blinks.
   • Turn the SET Select Dial to set the desired number. Press < SET > button will confirm the settings.
4. Exit C.Fn menu
   • Press < MENU > button to exit.

Other Applications And Protection Function

Other Applications

Sync Triggering

• The Sync Cord Jack is a CD3.5mm 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, the inner overtemperature protection function will be activated. When the overtemperature protection is started, is shown on the VA display.
• When the recycle time is over 10 seconds in over-temperature protection, please allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes and the flash will then return to normal.

Other Protections

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

Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send this product to a maintenance center.

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 center.
E9| There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process.

Please using the correct firmware upgrade method.

Technical Data

Firmware Upgrade

Note

• USB connection line is not included in this product. The USB port is a Type-C USB socket.Type-C USB connection line is applicable.
• 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 product 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 deducted 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.
• It is normal if the flash is smelly in non-firing situations.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. 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:2403MHz-2483.OMHz(only receive) 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_AD100Pro_DOC.pdf
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 0mm from your body.

Contact

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.

• Add: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone, Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China
• Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062)
• Fax: +86-755-25723423
• E-mail: godox@godox.com
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