Godox V350O Pioneering TTL Camera Flash Instruction Manual

TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

1. Master Unit Setting

   • Attach a V3500 camera flash on the camera and set it as the master unit. (Page 40)
   • M/A/B/C can be set as TTL mode independently.

2. Slave Unit Setting

   • Set the V3500 that to be controlled as the wireless slave unit. (Page 41)
   • The slave unit can be set as A/B/C.

3. Check the communication channel

   • If the master unit and slave unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel. (Page 41)

4. Position the camera and flashes

   • Position the camera and flashes as the picture shows. (Page 43)

5. Check the flash operation

   • Press the master unit’s
     Test Button< >

   • Then, the slave unit will fire. If not, adjust the slave unit’s angle toward the master unit and distance from the master unit.

The slave unit might be out of order or fire an unwanted flash due to the nearby wifi routers or other 2.4G equipments. If in this case, please adjust the flash’s channel or turn off the 2.4G equipments.

M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit.

1. Setting the flash mode to <М>
   • Press the Button to set the flash to M mode.
2. Setting flash output
   • Turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of the aroups.
3. Taking the picture
   • Each group fires at the set flash ratio.

Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

1. Setting stroboscopic flash.
   • Long press the button for 2 seconds so that is displayed. Long press the button for 2 seconds again to exit. Setting flash output/flash frequency/flash times.
2. Setting the flash output/flash frequency/flash times of the groups in the M mode. Setting the multi flash mode. (see Page39)
   • A, B and C group can only control the ON/OFF of the slave unit by pressing the < MODE > Button.

Using a flash (master/slave) with a radio transmission wireless shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as TTL autoflash shooting.
The basic relative position and operation range are as shown in the picture. You can then perform wireless TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to .

Slave/Master Unit’s Positioning and Operation Range

• Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

• Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.
• 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.

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, for up to 3 groups.

• Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups

• Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups

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 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).

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):
   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).

Other Applications

Bounce Flash
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot.
This is called bounce flash.
To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle.

• If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure.
• The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.

Creating a Catchlight
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes to add life to the facial expression.

1. Point the flash head upward by 90°.

2. Pull iut the wide panel. The catchlight panel will come out at the same time.
   Push the wide panel back in.

3. Push in only the wide panel.

   • Follow the same procedures as for bounce flash.

• Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90°.
  The catchlight will not appear if you swing the flash head left or right.

• For best catchlight effect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject.

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 12 to 52mm(43 format) or 24mm to 105mm(135 format). Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded for 7mm(43 format) or 14mm (135 format) wide-angle lenses.

In Manual Zoom mode, press the button.

• Turn the Select Dial to change the flash coverage.
• If is displayed, the flash coverage will be set automatically.
• If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.
• When the low battery indicator is displayed, the ZOOM can not be adjusted.

Using the Wide Panel
Pull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash coverage will then be extended to 7mm or 14 mm.

• The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push the catchlight panel back in.
• When pull out the wide panel, the ZOOM will constantly be 7mm or 14mm. The button will not work.

Low Battery Warning
If the battery power is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately. When the low battery indicator is displayed, the ZOOM can not be adjusted.

C.n: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.

1. Press the < ZOOM > Button for 2 seconds until C.Fn menu is displayed.
2. Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Functions.
3. Press the ‹SET> Button and the Setting No. blinks.
4. Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing the ‹SET> Button will confirm the settings.
5. Press the Button to exit.

Protection Function

Over-Temperature Protection

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.
• If you fire more than 30 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 10 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:

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high- speed sync triggering mode:

Other Protections

The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety.

The following lists prompts for your reference:

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 Micro USB socket, please use Micro USB connection line.
• As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G2 software, please download and install the “Godox G2 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.
• Checking the version: Press the Button and the turn the flash on. Then, the firmware update version (e.g. Version 1.0 will read U-1.0) will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Technical Data

• Type
Compatible Cameras| Please refer to compatible camera models
Guide No.
(1/1 output @ 105mm)| 36 (m ISO 100)
Flash Coverage| 24 to 105mm

• Auto zoom (Flash coverage set automatically
  to match the lens focal length and image size)

• Manual zoom

• Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 270° horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically

Flash Duration (t0.1)| 1/350 to 1/20000 seconds

• Exposure Control

Exposure control system| TTL autoflash and manual flash
Flash exposure

compensation (FEC)

| Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments

(Manual FEC can be combined.)

Sync mode| High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds),  first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Multi flash| Provided (up to 90 times, 99Hz)

• Wireless Flash (2.4G radio transmission)

Wireless flash function| Master, Slave, Off
Controllable slave groups| 3 (A, B and C)
Transmission range  (approx.)| ≤ 50m
Channels| 16 (1~16)

• Auto Focus Assist Beam

Effective range (approx.)| Center: 0.6~4m
Periphery: 0.6~2.5m

• Power Supply

Lithium batteries| 7.2V/1900mA
Recycle time| 0.1s~1.7s
Full power flashes| Over 500
Power saving| Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as slave)

• Sync Triggering Mode

| Hotshoe, optic triggering

• Dimensions

W x H x D| 1506238 mm
Weight without battery| 210g
Weight with battery| 290g
2.4G Frequency Range| 2413.0MHz-2438.0MHz
Max. Transmitting Power| 5dbm

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 2014/53/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/Godox_V350_Series_DOC.pdf

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.

Troubleshooting

If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
The Camera Flash cannot be charged.

• The battery is installed in the wrong direction.
  →Install the battery in the correct direction.

• The camera flash’s internal battery is exhausted.
  →if < > appears and blinks on the LCD panel, recharge the battery immediately.
  The Camera Flash does not fire.

• The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
  →Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.

• The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
  →Clean the contacts.
  The power turns off by itself.

• After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the flash is set as master.
  →Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up.

• After 60 minutes of idle operation, the flash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.
  →Press any flash button to wake up.
  Auto zoom does not work.

• The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
  → Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

• You used high-speed sync.
  →With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter.
  Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed.

• You used Manual Flash mode.
  Set the flash mode to TTL or modify the flash output.
  Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.

• The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.
  →Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash coverage from 24 to 105mm and 12 to 52mm in M43 system, which fits full-format cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.

Compatible Camera Models
This flash unit can be used on the following camera models:
Olympus: E-M101I, E-M5II, E-M1, E-PL8, E-PL7, E-PL6,E-PL5, E-P5, E-P3, PEN-F
Panasonic: DMC-GX85, DMC-G7, DMC-GF1, DMC-LX100, DMC-G85, DMC-GH4, DMC- FZ2500GK

• This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Olympus/Panasonic cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
• Rights to modify this table are retained.

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.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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 safekeep it. Thank you!

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 notincluded in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented according to the relevant Product Maintenancelnformation. 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 onthe 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 Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid wananty 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: D. 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; . 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; *. 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 Godox 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.

Maintenance and Service Support Information
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the

following Product Maintenance Information:

Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062

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