Godox V1Pro O Lithium Battery Round Head Camera Flash Instruction Manual

V1Pro O Lithium Battery Round Head Camera Flash

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Specifications:

• Product Name: TTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash
• Brand: GODOX
• Model: V1Pro O
• Compatible Cameras: Olympus/Panasonic cameras
• Flash Type: TTL auto flash

Product Usage Instructions:

Important Safety Instructions:

This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be
operated by professional personnel only. Please follow the below
safety instructions:

1. Remove all transport protective materials and packaging before
   use.

2. Read and understand the instruction manual before use to avoid
   any accidents.

3. Keep children away from the lighting fixture and supervise them
   closely around it.

4. Avoid looking directly at the flash, especially for individuals
   with eye damage or sensitivity.

5. Avoid touching high-temperature parts to prevent burns.

6. Avoid pointing the flash directly at eyes to prevent vision
   impairment.

7. Stop using if the product is damaged and seek professional
   repair.

8. Avoid exposure to water or liquids and keep it in a dry,
   ventilated location.

9. Do not disassemble without authorization; contact professionals
   for repairs.

10. Allow the device to cool down before storing it.

11. Avoid storing near flammable substances or in explosive
    environments.

Foreword:

Thank you for purchasing the V1Pro O camera flash. This flash is
designed for Olympus/Panasonic cameras and offers TTL auto flash
compatibility. With this flash, you can achieve correct flash
exposure even in challenging lighting conditions.

FAQ:

Q: Can this camera flash be used with other camera brands?

A: No, this camera flash is specifically designed for
Olympus/Panasonic cameras and may not be compatible with other
brands.

Q: How do I know if the flash exposure is correct?

A: The TTL auto flash feature helps in achieving correct flash
exposure automatically. Ensure proper settings on your camera for
optimal results.

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TTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash

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Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions
This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be operated by professional personnel only. The following basic safety precautions must be followed when using this product:All transport protective materials and packaging on the product must be removed before use.
1. Carefully read and fully understand the instruction manual before use and strictly follow the safety instructions. Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury, damage to the product, or other property damage.
2. This product is a professional lighting fixture, children are prohibited from using it. Children must be closely supervised by adults when approaching the fixture, to prevent collisions with the fixture or unauthorized use that could cause personal injury.
3. This is not an ordinary lighting fixture and must not be used for general illumination. Anyone with a history of eye damage or sensitivity should avoid using this fixture or looking directly at it.
4. Extreme caution must be exercised when using it, do not touch hightemperature parts such as flash tubes to avoid burns.
5. Do not point the flash directly at the eyes (especially baby’s eyes) under any circumstances, as this could impair vision in a short time. Turn off immediately if discomfort occurs, stop using, and seek medical attention promptly.
6. Dot not use damaged equipment or accessories. Allow professional repair technicians to inspect and confirm normal operation before continuing use after repairs.
7. Stop using immediately if the product shell is cracked due to falling, squeezing, or strong impact, to avoid touching the internal electronic components and getting an electric shock.
8. This device is not waterproof. Keep it dry and avoid immersing it in water or other liquids. It should be installed in a ventilated and dry location and avoid using in rainy, humid, dusty, or overheated environments. Do not place items above the device or allow liquids to flow into it to prevent danger.
9. Do not disassemble without authorization. If the product malfunctions, it must be inspected and repaired by our company or authorized repair personnel.
10. Before storing the device, ensure it has completely cooled down. 11. Do not place the device near alcohol, gasoline, or other flammable
volatile solvents or gases such as methane and ethane. 12. Do not use or store this device in potentially explosive environments. 13. Maintain at least 1 meter distance between the lamp head and the user,
other people, and heat-sensitive or flammable items during and after use. 14. Do not use accessories not been approved by our company, as this may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury. 15. Clean gently with a dry cloth. Do not use a wet cloth as it may damage the device. 16. This instruction manual is based on rigorous testing. Changes in design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Check official website for latest instruction manual and product updates. 17. This product is powered by lithium batteries, who have limited lifespans and will gradually lose their charging capacities, which is irreversible. As the battery ages, the product’s battery life will decrease. The lifespan of lithium battery is estimated to be 2 to 3 years. Please regularly check the battery, and if the charging time significantly increases or the battery life significantly decreases, consider replacing the battery. 18. This product is equipped with lithium batteries. The following are the storage recommendations: Charge the battery to about 50% before storage. Charge it to about 50% at least every six
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months. Removable batteries should be stored separately. The storage temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C. 19. Precautions for using lithium batteries: · Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; · This battery is not waterproof, keep it dry and avoid immersing it in water or fog. · Avoid short-circuiting the battery contacts; · Do not expose the battery to or put it into fire; · Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C; · Keep out of reach of children; · Protect the battery from excessive shock or vibration; · Do not use a damaged battery; · If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the leaking fluid; · If the battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Lift your eyelids until there are no signs of fluid and seek medical attention promptly. 20. Confirm and comply with all relevant local laws and regulations when handling any batteries. 21. The warranty period for this device as a whole is one year. Consumables (such as batteries), adapters, power cords, and other accessories are not covered by the warranty. 22. Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty and will incur charges. 23. Please check the status and power of the lithium battery upon receipt. If there are any quality issues, please contact Godox or our authorized dealer within the warranty period. 24. Failures from improper operation is not covered under warranty.
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing! This V1Pro O camera flash applies to Olympus/Panasonic cameras and is compatible with TTL auto flash. With this TTL compatible flash, you will get a simpler and better shooting experience, easily achieve a correct flash exposure even in complex light-changing environments.
Main Features
With round lens to achieve soft, even and more creative light effects. 2W LED modeling lamp with brightness adjustment from 1 to 10. 76Ws flash power output at 1/1 step in M mode, 81 steps adjustable from 1/1 to 1/256. 7.2V/2980mAh lithium battery provides 1.3s recycle time at 1/1 step. Fully support Olympus/Panasonic TTL camera flash. Workable as transmitter or receiver unit in a wireless flash group. Use dot-matrix LCD panel to achieve clear and convenient operations. With built-in 2.4GHz wireless system to support remote transmitting and receiving. Can be collocated with power pack PB960 to achieve quicker recycle time. Support use with detachable sub flash SU-1 for better filling light. Provide multiple functions, include manual flash, multi flash, HSS, SecondCurtain Sync, FEC, etc. Stable consistency in brightness and color temperature with good even lighting. Support firmware upgrade to better compatible with Canon cameras.
Note: Power pack PB960 is sold separately.
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Contents

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Foreword

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Main Features

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Name of Parts

Body

Control Panel

Detachable Sub Flash SU-1

LCD Panel

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What’s Inside

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Separately Sold Accessories

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Battery

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Battery Level Indication

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Power Management

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Modeling Lamp

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Mounting/Detaching the Camera Flash

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Installing/Detaching SU-1

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Using SU-1

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Flash Mode — TTL: Auto Flash

FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)

High-Speed Sync

Second-Curtain Sync

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Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash

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Flash Mode — Multi: Stroboscopic Flash

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Wireless Flash Shooting: 2.4G Wireless Transmission

Wireless Settings

Setting the Transmitter Unit Flash Mode

Wireless Channel Settings

ID Settings

Scan the Spare Channel

TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

TTL/M Mode Switch Function

Screen Lock

Mode Lock

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The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox

2.4G Wireless

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Other Applications

Sync Triggering

Bounce Flash

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage

Low Battery Warning

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C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

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Protection Function

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Technical Data

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Troubleshooting

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Firmware Upgrade

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Compatible Camera Models

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Maintenance

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Name of Parts

Body

1. Flash Head

2. LED Modeling Lamp

3. Optical Sensor

4. External Flash Interface

5. External Power Pack Port

6. Bounce Angle Scale

7. Hot Shoe

8. LCD Panel

9. Hot Shoe Fixing Buckle

10. Lithium Battery

11. Hot Shoe Lock Ring

12. USB-C Charging Portt

13. Charging Indicator

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14 15 16
Control Panel

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14. TTL/M Mode Toggle Switch 15. Battery Compartment 16. Battery Remove Button 17. Sync Cord Jack 18. USB-C Upgrading Port

1. MENU/< > Button

2. <

Wireless Button

3. ON/OFF Power Switch

4. Test Button / Recycle Indicator

5. < >FEC/Flash Output Setting Button

6. Zoom Button

7. Mode Button

8. LED Modeling Lamp Button 9. Set Button 10. Select Dial 11. Function Button 1 12. Function Button 2 13. Function Button 3 14. Function Button 4

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Detachable Sub Flash SU-1

1. Flash Tube 2. Detaching Pusher

LCD Panel
TTL Auto Flash

1. TTL: TTLAuto Flash 2. A: Auto Zoom M: Manual Zoom 3. Zoom Display (Auto/28-105mm) 4. : High-Speed Sync

5. Effective Flash Range/Shooting Distance (m/ft) 6. Flash Exposure Compensation Amount 7. Battery Level Indication 8. Beeper 9. Sub Flash SU-1 ON

Manual Flash

1. M: Manual Flash

2. Manual Flash Output

3. S1/S2 Optical Control

SUB

4. Sub Flash SU-1 ON

Note1. The display will only show the settings currently applied. 2. The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as <SYNC and M/ A/B/C>, change according to settings’s status. 3. When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel will be illuminated. 4.The _{icon will display on the panel only after the sub flash is inserted into the flash.}

Multi Flash

1. MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash 2. Multi Flash Output
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Radio Transmission Shooting: Transmitter Unit (2.4G Wireless Transmitting)

1. Radio Transmission Shooting 2. Transmitter Channel 3. Group M: Transmitter Unit Group M 4. Group A: Receiver Unit Group A 5. Group B: Receiver Unit Group B

6. Group C: Receiver Unit Group C 7. M: Manual Flash 8. Flash Output 9. Flash Exposure Compensation Amount 10.TTL: TTL Auto Flash

Receiver Unit (2.4G Wireless Receiving)

What’s Inside

1. Radio Transmission Shooting 2. Receiver Unit Group 3. Receiver Unit (2.4G Wireless Receiving)
4. 2.4G Wireless Receiving Channel

Charger×1

Mini Stand x1 USB-C Charging Cable×1

Flash Body×1

Storage Bag×1

Lithium Battery×1

Detachable Sub Flash SU-1 x1

Instruction Manual×1

Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve the best photography effects:

TTL Wireless Flash Trigger X2T O

TTL Wireless Flash Trigger XProII O

Accessory Kit for Round Flash Head AK-R1 29

Battery
Detaching battery

Installing battery:

Then rotate it to the right until it locks up.

Press and hold the battery remove button, then push the battery out of the battery compartment.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the direction as referred below until it’s firmly locked.

Battery Level Indication
Make sure the battery pack is securely loaded in the flash. Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level.

Battery Level Indication 3 grids 2 grids 1 grid Blank grid Blinking

Meaning
Full
Middle
Low
Lower battery, please recharge it.
The battery level is going to be used out, and the flash is not functional in this status. Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be used or be placed for long period.

Power Management
Use ON/OFF power switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn off if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
Setting as a transmitter unit, the flash will turn the power off automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Press the camera shutter halfway or press any flash button will wake up the flash unit. Setting as a receiver flash, it will enter sleep mode after 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle use. Pressing any flash button will wake it up.

Note: 1. Setting the C.Fn-STBY function to OFF is recommended when the flash is used off camera. 2. Auto power off timer function of a receiver unit is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option “30 minutes” is available in C.Fn-RX. 3. The LCD panel will lighten on when operating the buttons or select dial.

Modeling Lamp
Press the modeling lamp button to set the modeling lamp, press the set button to turn on or off the modeling lamp. When turning the modeling lamp on, turn the select dial to adjust its brightness in 10 levels (01~10).
Mounting/Detaching the Camera Flash
Mounting the camera flash:
Press the hot shoe fixing buckle and rotate it to the left, insert the camera flash into the camera’s hot shoe.

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Detaching the camera flash
Press and rotate the hot shoe fixing buckle to the left until it is loosened, then take off the camera flash.

Installing/Detaching SU-1

Installing:

Detaching:

Align the detachable sub flash SU-1 with the external flash interface of V1Pro O and insert it parallelly, then press it down, a “click” sound means it’s properly installed.

Push the detaching pusher on SU-1 and pull it up at the same time to detach it.

Using SU-1
With detachable sub flash SU-1 attached to the external flash interface of V1Pro O, better filling light effects can be achieved in M (manual) flash/TTL auto flash mode, this is helpful for portrait shooting.

Instructions for Using Mount SU-1 directly to the external flash interface of V1Pro O, press the MODEL button to set the flash to M (manual) flash/TTL auto flash mode, then press function button 4 _{to enter sub flash settings interface, and press function button 3 <ON/OFF> to turn on/ off.
When the sub flash is turned on, turn the select dial can adjust flash output of the sub flash from 1/128 to 1/1 in 22 flash steps, with +1/3 increment each step.
Note1. SU-1 is not useable in wireless transmission shooting. 2. SU-1 is not useable in high-speed sync. 3. The flash head need to be uplifted in order to use SU-1 properly.
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Flash Mode — TTL: Auto Flash
In TTL mode, the camera’s metering system detects the flash reflected from the subject and automatically adjusts the flash output so that the subject and background are evenly exposed. In this mode, multiple functions are available: FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, etc. Press < MODE > mode button to enter TTL mode, the LCD panel will display .
Press the camera shutter halfway to focus. The aperture value and effective flash range will be displayed in the LCD panel. When the shutter is fully pressed, the flash will fire a pre-flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash output the instant before the photo is taken.
FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 with 1/3 increment each step. It is useful in situations where minor adjustment of the TTL system is needed based on the environment. Setting FEC Amount 1. Press the <+/-> button, FEC amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.
2. Turn the select dial to set the FEC amount.”0.3″means 1/3 step, “0.7”means 2/3 step.To cancel the FEC, set the amount to “0”.
3. 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.
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1. Press function button 2 so that the < > icon is displayed on the LCD panel.
2. Press OK or < > button on Olympus camera or MENU button on Panasonic camera to set flash mode setting and choose fill-flash. Then set camera shutter after < > is displayed.

Note: 1. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective

flash range.

2. To return to normal flash, press button again. Then < disappear.

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3. Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.

4. Over-temperature protection may be activated after 60 consecutive high- speed

sync flashes.

5. In the wireless remote control mode, using high-speed sync flash with

Panasonic camera may occur out of sync.

Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed and second-curtain sync, you can create a light train following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Press OK or < > button on Olympus camera or MENU button on Panasonic camera to set second-curtain mode. And set camera shutter after < > mode is displayed.
Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256 power with 1/10 increment each step. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
1. Press mode button so that is displayed on the LCD panel.

2 Press the <+/-> button to select flash output amount, then turn the select dial to adjust it. Press the set button again to confirm the setting.
S1 Optic Control Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <S1/S2> button so that this flash can function as an optic S1 secondary flash with optic sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of wireless triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
S2 Optic Control Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <S1/S2> button so that this flash can also function as an optic S2 secondary flash with optic sensor. This is useful when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single “pre-flash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main flash.
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Note1. S1 and S2 optic control triggering is only available in M manual flash mode. 2. Press function 3 button <S1/S2> to switch between S1/S2 optic control or turn off this function.
Flash Mode — Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
With slow shutter speed in multi flash mode, 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 flash frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.
1. Press mode button so that is displayed on the LCD panel.
2. Press the function button 2 to select the number of flashes. Turn the select dial to set the number, then press it to confirm the settings. Press the function button 3 to select the flash frequency. Turn the select dial to set the frequency, then press it to confirm the settings.
3. Press <+/-> button to select flash output amount. Turn the select dial to set the amount, then press it to confirm the settings. Flash output range: 1/256-1/4.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
During multi 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 flash frequency is 5Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use multi 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 multi 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: 1. Multi flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background. 2. Using a tripod and TTL flash trigger XPROII is recommended. 3. A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for multi flash. 4. Multi flash can also be used with”buLb”mode. 5. Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode. 6. 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 Time of Consecutive Flashes

Hz Flash output
1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256

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2

3

4

5

6-7

8-9

8

6

4

3

3

2

2

14

14

12

10

8

6

5

30

30

30

20

20

20

10

60

60

60

50

50

40

30

90

90

90

80

80

70

60

100

100 100 100

100

90

80

100

100 100 100

100

90

80

Hz Flash output
1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256

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11

12-14 15-19 20-50 60-100

2

2

2

2

2

2

4

4

4

4

4

4

8

8

8

8

8

8

20

20

20

18

16

12

50

40

40

35

30

20

70

70

60

50

40

40

70

70

60

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40

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Wireless Flash Shooting: 2.4G Wireless Transmission
This section explains wireless transmitting/receiving flash shooting.
The V1Pro O attached to the camera is referred as the transmitter unit, while a V1Pro O that is wirelessly controlled is referred as the receiver unit. You can also wirelessly control the V1Pro O set as the receiver unit with the TTL flash trigger XPROII (sold separately). For details on setting the flash trigger functions, see the its instruction manual.
Using a flash with a radio transmission wireless shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash shooting, in the same way as TTL auto flash shooting.
As long as the channel, group, ID, and other relevant wireless settings of the transmitter and receiver units are set to the same, the settings on the V1Pro O (transmitter unit) will be automatically applied to the wirelessly controlled V1Pro O (receiver unit). Therefore, there is no need to operate the receiver unit during shooting.

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Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)
Auto Flash Shooting with One Receiver Unit
Transmission distance is about 100m
Note1. Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting. 2. The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of receiver units, the surrounding environment and whether conditions.
Auto Flash Shooting with Multiple Receiver Groups You can divide the receiver units into two or three groups and perform TTL auto flash while changing the flash ratio (flash output ratio). In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 4 groups.
Auto Flash Shooting with Two Receiver Groups

Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to “OFF”, and the < > won’t be displayed on the LCD panel.
Setting the Flash as A Transmitter Unit Press < > button so that < > is displayed on the LCD panel, but the < > won’t be displayed.
Setting the Flash as A Receiver Unit Press < > button so that < > and< > are displayed on the LCD panel.
Setting the Transmitter Unit Flash Mode 1. Press the < > wireless button
to make < >is displayed on the panel while < > is not displayed.Press the function button 1 to select –/TTL/M. Choose one of them as the flash mode of the transmitter unit.
2. Press button to switch to Multi mode.

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Wireless Channel Settings
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the wireless channels to prevent signal interference. The wireless channels of the transmitter unit and the receiver unit(s) must be set to the same.
1. Press