Godox R2400 Ring Flash Head Instruction Manual

Godox R2400 Ring Flash Head Instruction Manual

Foreword

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.

Ring Flash Head R2400 should be used in combination with P2400 Power Pack, which offers soft and even light effects and shadow less illumination.

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.

**** 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.
  The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

Name of Parts

Body

What’s in the Box of R2400

• R2400 Ring Flash Head x1
  

• FLB-02 Foldable Bracket x1

• UBB-02 Umbrella Bracket x1

• Instruction Manual x1

Optional Accessories

This product can be used in combination with the following optional accessories to achieve best photography effects: RFT-21 Reflector for Ring Flash, BD-09A Honeycomb, Light Stand, etc

Usage

Connect to Power Pack

Insert the power cord plug of flash head into the power socket of P2400 Power Pack. Please insert the tail end of the plug into the slot firstly and insert the other end to finish installation. When taking the plug out, hold down the spring and pull out the plug upwards.

Install and Detach the Ring Flash Tube

1. Detach the upper shell: push the 1locking button forward to the end
   

2. Take out the tungsten cord.

3. Take out the flash tube from both fixing sockets.

4. Insert the flash tube: match the flash tube in the Tube Socket (note: as there are
   anode and cathode, the flash tube cannot be inserted if the raised end is aiming at the U-type spring. The tube foot with red sign means anode.)
   

5. Install the upper shell: please hook the upper shell into the 5 buckle before pressing down the top of upper shell until it is locked.
   

Cautions

1. Do not short circuit.
2. Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not water proof.
3. Keep out of reach of children.
4. Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
5. Do not put aside or into fire.

Technical Data

Note: Parameters will be changed by different accessories and distance. Install the upper shell: please hook the upper shell into the 5 buckle before pressing down the top of upper shell until it is locked. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

Declaration of Conformity：
GODOX Photo Equipment Co,Ltd. hereby declares that the This equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/30/EU.

They are allowed to be used in all EU member states.
For more information of DoC, Please click this web link:http://www.godox.com/DOC/GodoxR2400_DOC.pdf.

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, and
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.

Warranty

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safe-keep it. Thank you!

Product
Information| Model| Product Code Number
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Customer
Information| Name| Contact Number
Address
Seller
Information| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note:

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable Products

The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance Information (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items, giveaways and additional accessories attached, etc.) are not included in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period

The warranty period of products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time, And the purchase date is considered as the date registered on the warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service

If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godot after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If you cannot provide valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases

The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

1. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
2. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and damp environments, etc;
3. Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition and detachment;
4.  The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed;
5. No valid warranty card;
6. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software;
7. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;
8. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godot assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.

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