Godox V1-P User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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705-V1P000-00
深圳市神牛摄影器材有限公司
GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.
Made In China
TTL锂电圆头机顶闪光灯
TTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash

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℃. Otherwise the electronic parts may be
damaged.
Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This V1P camera flash applies to PENTAX series cameras and is
compatible with TTL autoflash. With this TTL compatible flash, your
shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve a correct flash
exposure even in complex light-changing environments. This camera
flash features:
● With round flash head to achieve soft, even and more creative light
effects. It has a 2W LEDmodeling lamp, which can be used off the
camera.
● 76Ws power output at the max step. 81 steps from 1/1 to 1/128.
● 6 max 480Pro 2 00mAh Li-ion Battery- .1.5s recycle- full power pops.
● Fully support PENTAX TTL camera flash. Workable as Master or
Slave unit in a wireless flash group.
● Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient
operations.
● With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support
transmitting and receiving.
● Provided multiple functions, include HSS (up to 1/8000s), FEC,
FEB, etc.
● Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.
● Support with firmware upgrade.
Warning
Foreword
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Foreword
Warning
Name of Parts
Body
Control Panel
Dot-matrix LCD Panel
LCD Panel in Three Modes
What's in the Box of V1P Kit?
Separately Sold Accessories
Battery
LED Modeling Lamp
Attaching to a Camera
Power Management
Flash Mode — TTL Autoflash
FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)
High-Speed Sync
Second-Curtain Sync
M: Manual Flash
Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
Wireless Settings
Group Mode Selection
Setting the Communication Channel
Wireless ID Settings
Scan the Spare Channel
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting
M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash
Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash
Other Applications
Sync Triggering
Modeling Flash
Auto Focus Assist Beam
Bounce Flash
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
Low Battery Indicator
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
Protection Function
Technical Data
Troubleshooting
Firmware Upgrade
Compatible Camera Models
Maintenance
Contents
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 gives supplemental information.
The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problem.
Pioneering TTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash
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01. Flash Head
02. LED Modeling Lamp(01~10)
03. Wireless Sensor
04. Focus Assist Beam
05. Sync Cord Jack
06. Type-C USB Port
07. Battery Remove Button
08. Hotshoe
09. LCD Panel
10. Hotshoe Fixing Buckle
11. Lithium Battery
● Body
● Control Panel
● LCD Panel
Name of Parts
(1)TTL Autoflash
Zoom : zoom display (Page 51)
: Automatic
: Manual(Page 41)
TTL : TTL
autoflash
Distance indicator
display
Flash exposure
compensation amount
(2)M Manual Flash
● The display will only show the settings currently applied.
● The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such
as and <M/A/B/C> , change according to settings’
status.
● When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminated.
M : Manual flash
Manual flash output
(3) Multi Flash
Multi: Stroboscopic flash
Number of flashes
Flash frequency
12. <MENU>Flash Menu
Button/Locking Button
13. < >Wireless Selection
Button
14. Select Dial
15. Set Button
16. ON/OFF Power Switch
17. < > Test Button / Flash
Ready Indicator
18. <ZOOM> Focus Length
Setting
19. <MODE>Mode Selection
Button
20. < >Modeling Lamp Setting
21. <+/->Power Output
22. Function Button 1
23. Function Button 2
24. Function Button 3
25. Function Button 4
SYNC
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Focus length (Page 1)5
: High-speed sync
(Page 40)
: Second curtain
sync (Page 40)

Firing group
Flash mode
Channel
: Radio transmission
wireless shooting
(4) Radio Transmission Shooting
● Master Unit
● Slave Unit
: Slave
: Slave icon
● LCD Panel in Three Modes
● Attached to the Camera
● 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Master Unit
● 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Slave Unit
● What’s in the Box of V1P Kit?
1. Flash Unit 2. Lithium Battery 3. USB Battery Charger
4. USB Line 5. Charger 6. Mini Stand
7. Protection Case 8. Instruction Manual
● Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories
sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects:
XProP & X2T-P TTL wireless flash trigger, AK-R1 accessory kit for
round flash head, etc.
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Press the Modeling Lamp Setting button to set the modeling lamp.
Short press the Set Button to turn on or off the modeling lamp. When
turning on the modeling lamp, press the MODEL button to control it.
If is displayed by pressing MODEL button, the modeling lamp will
be lit in firing. If  is displayed, the modeling lamp will be off in firing.
When turning the modeling lamp on, turn the select dial to set its
brightness. There are 10 levels(01~10) for choice.
● Features
1. This flash unit uses Li-ion battery which has long runtime.
The available charge-and-discharge times are 500.
2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge,
overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
3. Take only 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery by using the
standard battery charger.
● 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. No over 24 hours’ continuous charging.
5. Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
6. Do not put aside or into fire.
7. Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations.
8. If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a
full recharge.
● Loading and Unloading the Battery
Battery
To unload the battery, hold
1down the battery remove
button and push the battery
downwardly to take it out.
According to the triangle sign
2on the battery pack, insert it
into the compartment until a
white knob locks the battery
with a click sound.
● 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
Attaching to a Camera
Attach the Camera Flash.
1● Rotate the hotshoe fixing
buckle to the left and insert
the camera flash into the
camera's hotshoe.
Secure the Camera Flash.
2● Rotate the hotshoe fixing
buckle to the right until it
locks up.
Detach the Camera Flash.
3● Press the button and
rotate the hotshoe fixing
buckle to the left until it is
loosened.
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
master flash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain
period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera
shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash
unit. Setting as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain
period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any
flash button will wake it up.
The battery level is going to be used out
immediately. And the flash will auto power off
in 1 minute.
Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as
possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be
used or be placed for long period.
Meaning
Full
Middle
Low
Lower battery, please recharge it.
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LED Modeling Lamp
MODEL
ON/OFF

Press function button 2
1< > button so that
< > is displayed on the
LCD panel.
Flash Mode — TTL Autoflash
This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi
(Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work
together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the
background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available:
FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash.
* Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes
will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
TTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The
LCD panel will display.
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture
and effective flash range will be displayed in the viewfinder.
● When the shutter button 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 in 1/3rd stops.
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is
needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
Set the flash exposure
2compensation amount.
● Turn the Select Dial to set
the amount.
● “0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step.
● To cancel the flash
exposure compensation,
set the amount to “+0”.
Press Set Button again to
3confirm the setting.
Press Function Button 2
1Press the <+/-> button. The
icon < > and flash
exposure compensation
amount will be highlighted on
the LCD panel.
C.Fn
C.Fn
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when
the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-STBY, Page 52)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by
default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-
Sv STBY, Page 52)
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● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the
shorter the effective flash range.
● To return to normal flash, press < > button again. Then
< > will disappear.
● Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
● Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
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.
Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Press Function Button 2
1< > so that < > is
displayed.
Set the camera shutter.
2
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
Set the camera shutter.
2
● Note: The second curtain sync function can only be
achieved when the flash is attached on the camera (non
master mode).

The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power
in 1/10th stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a
hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
M: Manual Flash
Press < MODE > button so
1that < M > is displayed.
Press the <+/-> button and turn
2the Select Dial to choose a
desired flash output amount.
Press Set Button again to
3confirm the setting.
Optic S1 Secondary 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 radio triggers. This helps create
multiple lighting effects.
Optic S2 Secondary Unit Setting
Press <S1/S2> button so that this flash can also function as an optic
S2 secondary flash with optic sensor in M manual flash mode. This
is useful when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function,
the flash will ignore a single “preflash” from the main flash and will
only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main unit.
● S1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual
flash mode.
Press the <+/-> button and
3turn the Select Dial to choose
a desired flash output.
● After you finish the setting,
press Set Button and all the
settings will be displayed.
Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be
used to capture a 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.
Press <MODE> button so
1that < > is 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.
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.
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
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.
● 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.
Multi
Set the flash frequency and
2flash times.
● Press the Function Button
2 <Times> to select the
flash times. Turn the Select
Dial to set the number.
● Press the Function Button
3 <Hz> to select the flash
frequency. Turn the Select
Dial to set the number.
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Gr CH Times Hz
CH 21

Hz
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash
output
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
● You can set up five slave groups for TTL autoflash shooting.
With TTL autoflash, you can easily create various lighting effects.
● Any flash settings for the slave units(auto flash, manual flash and
stroboscopic flash) on the master flash in TTL mode will be
automatically sent to the slave units. So the only thing you need to
do is to set the master unit for each slave group without any
operation for the slave units at all during the shooting.
● This flash can work in TTL /M /Multi/ OFF flash modes when set
as a master unit.
Note:
● Even with multiple slave units, the X series flash trigger can
control all of them via wireless.
● In this user manual, “master unit” refers to the camera flash
on a camera and “slave unit” will be controlled by the
master unit.
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1/256
10
2
4
8
20
50
70
70
20-50
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8
16
30
40
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60-100
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8
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20
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40
Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash
shooting)
● 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.
Transmission distance is about 100m.
● Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
● Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups
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 5 groups.
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
A
B
A
B
C
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1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1/256
1
8
14
30
60
90
100
100
2
6
14
30
60
90
100
100
3
4
12
30
60
90
100
100
4
3
10
20
50
80
100
100
5
3
8
20
50
80
100
100
6-7
2
6
20
40
70
90
90
8-9
2
5
10
30
60
80
80
Flash
output
Hz

Slave Unit Setting
Master Unit Setting
Press < > button so that < >
is displayed on the LCD panel.
Press < > button so that < >
or < > are displayed on
the LCD panel.
2. Group Mode Selection
Short press the Function
1Button 1 and <M> group
can be changed in
OFF/TTL/M. Choose one of
them as master unit's flash
mode.
Short press the <MODE>
2button to gain Multi mode.
1. Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal
flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.
3. 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 slave unit(s) must be set to the same.
Press <MENU> Button to
1enter C.Fn CH setting.
In C.Fn CH, turn the Select
2Dial to choose channel ID
from 1 to 32.
Press the Set Button to
3confirm.
4. Wireless ID Settings
Change the wireless channels and wireless ID to avoid interference
for it 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 <MENU>
button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the Set Button to choose OFF channel
expansion shutdown, and choose any figure from 01 to 99.
5. Scan the Spare Channel
To avoid the interference of using the same channel by others, this
function can be used: enter the C.Fn settings and find the SCAN
option. When setting it to START, it will scan from 1% to 100%. And
the 8 spare channels will be displayed after the scan is completed.
6. TTLFully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting
Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Slave Unit
Master Unit Setting
1● Attach a camera V1P
flash on the camera and
set it as the master unit.
● M/A/B/C can be set as TTL
mode independently.
C.Fn Ver 0.5
CLEAR
CH
ID
BEEP
STBY
07
SCAN
C.Fn Ver 0.5
CLEAR
CH
ID
BEEP
SCAN
22 08 32 23
30 21 07 06
C.Fn Ver 0.5
CLEAR
CH
ID
BEEP
STBY
99
SCAN
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Gr CH Times Hz
CH 21