Godox Ving V860 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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中英文双语 / Chinese English Bilingual
TTL Li-ion Camera Flash
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.
82.AV860N00-00
V860 N
For Nikon

Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching
the high-voltage circuit inside it may result in electric shock. Do
not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this
product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
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. When taking pictures for babies, keep the flash unit
at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from them. Using bounce flash
to reduce light intensity is also recommended.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases,
chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstances,
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 in places where the ambient
temperature reads over 50°C (e.g. in automobile). Otherwise
the electronic parts may be damaged.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
series is a Godox original product and the world’s first Li-ion
powered camera flash, pioneering innovation in the industry. The
LiPo battery obviously enhances recycle, runtime, mobility, and
portability performance. This model applies to Nikon DSLR cameras
and is compatible with Nikon i-TTL autoflash. With this i-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:
GN58 (m ISO 100, @105mm). Adjust from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd
stops
Support Nikon i-TTL autoflash, Manual and Multi flash modes
Workable as optic wireless Master and Slave unit in a group
Pro 2000 mAh Li-ion Battery―max. 1.5s recycle―650 full power
pops
Super value and no messing with AA’s, external power pack, or
chargers
Use optional FT-16S to adjust flash parameters & trigger the flash
Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting
User-friendly LCD display & control panel with firmware upgrade
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For Your Safety
Foreword
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Pioneering Li-ion Camera Flash
Foreword
For Your Safety
Name of Parts
Body
Control Panel
LCD Panel
What’s in the Box of V860N Kit?
What’s in the Box of V860N (only flash unit)?
Separately Sold Accessories
Battery
Features
Cautions
Loading and Unloading the Battery
Battery Level Indication
Attaching to a Camera
Power Management
Flash Mode— i-TTL Autoflash
FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)
FV Lock (Flash Value Lock)
High-Speed Sync
Second-Curtain Sync
Flash Mode—M: Manual Flash
Flash Mode—Multi/Stroboscopic Flash
Wireless Flash
Wireless Settings
Settings on Master Unit
Master Unit’s Flash OFF
Setting the Communication Channel
Setting the Slave ID
Other Applications
Wireless Control Function
Sync Triggering
Modeling Flash
Auto Focus Assist Beam
Bounce Flash
Creating a Catchlight
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
Protection Functions
Technical Data
Troubleshooting
Firmware Upgrade
Compatible Camera Models
Maintenance
Contents
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Conventions used in this Manual
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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 symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problem.
This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera
Caution
The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
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01. < i-TTL > TTL Autoflash 11. < > S1/S2 Optic Slave
02. < > Manual Zoom Flash
03. Zoom Focal Length 12. < > Master
04. < > Flash Exposure 13. < >Channel
Compensation 14. < > Slave
05. <M/Multi> Manual Flash / 15. < > Slave ID
Multi Flash 16. < > Battery Level
06. Manual Flash Output Indication
Level/Flash Exposure 17. < > Max. Output
Compensation Amount Indication
07. Multi Flash Times / 18. < > Overtemperature
Frequency Indication
08. < > High-Speed Sync 19. < > Wireless Signal
(FP flash) Transmission
09. < > Second-Curtain
Sync
10. Wireless Flash Modes
Master Flash ON:
Master Flash OFF:
Exit Master-Slave:
Slave Flash:
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01. Catchlight Panel 08. Hotshoe
02. Built-in Wide Panel 09. LCD Panel
03. Flash Head 10. Lock Ring
04. Optic Control Sensor 11. Li-ion Battery Compartment
05. Focus Assist Beam 12. USB Port
06. Wireless Control Port 13. Slave Flash Ready
07. Sync Cord Jack Indicator
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14. Mode Selection Button 18. Select Dial
15. Zoom Button 19. Set Button
16. Wireless Selection Button 20. Power Switch
17. LCD Panel Illumination / 21. Test Button / Flash Ready
Custom Function Button Indicator
● Control Panel
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● Features
1. This flash unit uses Li-ion polymer 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 2.5 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 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.
Meaning
Full
Middle
Low
Battery Level Indication
Blinking
Battery
● What’s in the Box of V860N Kit?
1.
4. Battery Charger Cable 5. Mini Stand
6. Protection Case 7. Instruction manual
Flash unit 2. Li-ion Battery Pack 3. Battery Charger
● Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following
accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography
effects:
FT-16S power & trigger control, Car charger, Mini softbox, White &
Silver reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc.
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● What’s in the Box of V860N (only flash unit)?
1. Flash unit 5. Mini Stand 6. Protection Case 7. Instruction manual
To load the battery, push the
1battery compartment cover
downward and open it.
Battery power will be empty and need
to be charged immediately.
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.
To unload the battery, tap the
3white knob and the battery
pack will pop out. Then close
the compartment.
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Attaching to a Camera
1● Slip the camera flash’s
mounting foot into the
camera’s hotshoe all the
way.
Attach the Camera Flash.
2● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it locks
up.
Secure the Camera Flash.
3● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
loosened.
Detach the Camera Flash.
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 < > test 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 < >
test button will wake it up.
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended
when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-00, see P22)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by
default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-
02, see P22)
Flash Mode—i-TTL Autoflash
This flash has three flash modes: i-TTL, Manual (M), and Multi
(Stroboscopic). In i-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, FV lock, modeling flash, etc.
* Press < > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will
display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
i-TTL Mode
Press < > Mode Selection Button and set the flash as < >
to enter i-TTL mode.
i-TTL
When this icon appears on the LCD panel, it means the
flash unit is at the max power output in the i-TTL mode. If still
underexposure, please make settings on your camera in
terms of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc.
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The shutter
speed and aperture 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.
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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:
Press < > button. The
1icon < > and flash
exposure compensation
amount will blink on the LCD
panel.
2compensation amount.
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amount.
● To cancel the flash exposure
compensation, set the amount
to “+0”.
Set the flash exposure
Turn the Select Dial to set the
Press < > button again to
3confirm the setting.
FV Lock: Flash Value Lock
FV lock can lock the correct flash exposure setting for any part of
the scene.
With <i-TTL> displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s <FV>
button.
Focus the subject.
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C.Fn
C.Fn
Press the <FV> button.
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Aim the subject at the center of
the viewfinder and press <FV>
button.
The camera flash will fire a
preflash and the required flash
output for the subject is retained
in memory.
Each time the <FV> button is pressed, a preflash will be fired and a
new flash exposure setting will be locked. The FV lock icon < >
will be shown on the camera viewfinder.

● If the subject is too far away and underexposure, the < > icon
will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject and try the
FV lock again.
If <i-TTL> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FV lock cannot be
set.
If the subject is too small, FV lock might not be very effective.
<FV> button is on the camera. The <FV> button position may
vary based on different Nikon camera models. Please refer to
the instruction manuals of your Nikon camera model.
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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.
● Set the camera to Rear mode
and press the shutter button
halfway, then the flash
display panel will show the
second curtain sync icon
< >.
● When the camera is not set
to Rear mode, pressing the
shutter button halfway will not
light up the icon < > on
the flash display panel.
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power
in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a
hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
Press < > button so that
1< M > is displayed.
Turn the Select Dial to choose
2a desired flash output amount.
Flash Mode—M: Manual Flash
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● If you set a shutter speed as 1/320s ( Auto FP) or 1/250s (Auto
FP) in the Nikon camera setting,< > will be displayed in the
flash screen regardless of practical shutter speed.
● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the
effective flash range.
● To return to normal flash, set the flash sync speed to other options
other than Auto FP. Then the icon < > will disappear when
pressing the shutter halfway.
● 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.
Select High-Speed Sync < >.
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Set the flash sync speed to
1/320s (Auto FP) or 1/250s
(Auto FP) in the Nikon
camera menu. Press the
shutter button halfway. The
icon < > displayed on the
flash screen means the high
speed sync function is enabled on the flash.
Turning the camera command dial can set the shutter speed to
1/250s or faster.
To check if the FP flash function works properly, look through the
shutter speed in the viewfinder. If it shows a speed of 1/250s or
faster, the FP flash function is on work.
Figures displayed when reducing flash output level→
←Figures displayed when increasing flash output level
1/41/21/1
1/1–0.3
1/2+0.7
1/1-0.7
1/2+0.3
1/2-0.3
1/4+0.7
1/2-0.7
1/4+0.3
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Flash Output Range
The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in
terms of f/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output. For
example, when you decrease the flash output to 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-
0.7, and then increase the flash output to more than 1/2, 1/2+0.3,
1/2+0.7, and 1/1 will be displayed.
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When the flash output gets to 1/1, increasing the output level will sharply
change it to 1/128.
When the flash output gets to 1/128, decreasing the output level will
sharply change it to 1/1.
Flash Mode—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 < > button so that
1<MULTI> is displayed.
Turn the Select Dial to choose
2a desired flash output.
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Set the flash frequency and
3flash times.
Press < > button to select the
item (blinks).
Turn the Select Dial to set the
number and press < > button
again to confirm. The next item to
be set will blink.
After you finish the setting, press
< > button and all the settings
will be displayed.
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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.
Wireless Flash
This product is compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System
(CLS). It can function as either an optic wireless master or slave
flash. As a master unit, it can control Nikon speedlights e.g. SB-
900 and SB-910 via wireless. As a slave unit, it can be controlled
by wireless signals of Nikon speedlights e.g. SB-900 and pop-up
flash commanders of Nikon cameras e.g. D7100/D7000/D800.
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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.
● You can set up three slave groups for i-TTL autoflash shooting.
With i-TTL autoflash, you can easily create various lighting effects.
● Any flash settings for the slave units on the master flash in i-
TTL/Manual/Multi 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 i-TTL /M /Multi / OFF flash modes when set
as a master unit.
Positioning and Operation Range
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1/4
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1/8
14
12
10
8
6
6
5
5
4
4
1/16
30
30
20
20
20
20
10
10
8
8
1/32
60
60
50
40
32
28
24
22
20
12
1/64
90
90
80
70
56
44
36
32
28
24
1/128
90
90
80
70
56
44
36
32
28
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Frequency
Flash Output
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
1 Hz
2 Hz
3 Hz
4 Hz
5 Hz
6 Hz
7 Hz
8 Hz
9 Hz
10 Hz
20 Hz
30 Hz
40 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
80 Hz
90 Hz
100 Hz
● Even with multiple slave units, the master unit 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.
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Indoors
Outdoors
15m(49.2ft)
10m(32.8ft)
80°
8m(26.2ft)12m(39.4ft)
Set it as the master unit.
2Turn the Select Dial until
< >blinks. Press
the < > button to
confirm the settings.
< >, < > and
< > will be displayed,
meaning the flash is set
as the master unit.
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Press < > button for 2
1seconds or longer until
the icon in dotted lines
blinks.
Setting as Master Unit
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.

Setting as Slave Unit ● S1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual
flash mode.
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Setting as Optic S1 Secondary Unit
In M manual flash mode, 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.
Press < > button for
12 seconds or longer until
the icon in dotted lines
blinks.
Set it as an optic S1
2secondary unit.
Turn the Select Dial until
< S1 > blinks. Press the
< > button to confirm
the settings.
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Press < > button for 2
1seconds or longer until
the icon in dotted lines
blinks.
Set it as a slave unit.
2Turn the Select Dial until
< > blinks. Press
the < > button to
confirm the settings.
< >,< >,and
slave ID A, B or C will be
displayed, meaning the
flash is set as the slave
unit.
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Set the other camera
2flash(es) as the wireless
slave unit(s).
Check the communication
3channel. If the master unit
and slave unit(s) are set
to a different channel, set
them to the same
channel.
2. Settings on Master Unit
On the master unit, you can not only set the flash mode and flash
output for the master unit, but also make settings for each slave
unit. During a flash fire, settings for the slave units will be
automatically sent from the master unit to each slave unit.
Attach a camera flash
1onto the camera and set
it as the master unit.
Setting as Optic S2 Secondary Unit
The 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.
Press < > button for
12 seconds or longer until
the icon in dotted lines
blinks.
Set it as an optic S2
2secondary unit.
Turn the Select Dial until
< S2 > blinks. Press the
< > button to confirm
the settings.
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Position the camera and
4flashes.
Set the master unit’s flash mode
5Press < MODE > button to switch among OFF/i-TTL/M/Multi
flash modes. Select a flash mode.
● Select i-TTL mode for
master unit. The display
panel shows i-TTL and
. In this mode, the
flash exposure
compensation amount is
adjustable.
● Select M mode for
master unit. The display
panel shows M and .
In this mode, the flash
output value is adjustable.
● Select Multi mode for
master unit. The display
panel shows Multi and
. In this mode, the
flash output, frequency,
and times are all
adjustable.
OFF mode indicates that the master unit flash firing is disabled and it only
fires a preflash to transmit wireless signals. In this mode, the display panel
shows and OFF .

5. Setting the Slave ID
Before make settings for each slave group on the master unit, each
slave group must be set with a slave ID.
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● Even if the master unit flash firing is disabled, it still fires a
preflash to transmit wireless signals.
Slave group ID A, B, or C will be underlined if the slave
group is set to i-TTL/M/Multi mode.
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3. Master Unit’s Flash OFF
When the master unit's flash firing is disabled, only the slave units
will fire a flash.
With the master unit in i-
1TTL/M mode, press the
< > button to switch
to OFF mode. The panel
will display < > and
the master unit is
disabled to fire.
With the master unit in
2Multi mode, press < >
button. Then < > and
< > will blink. Turn
the select dial until the
icon < > is displayed.
Press < > button to
confirm. The master unit
then is disabled to fire.
4. 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.
Set the camera in the same way as with normal flash shooting.
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Make settings for slave units (flash mode and output) with
7master unit in OFF/i-TTL/M mode.
● Press < >button to
select a slave group ID A,
B or C.
● Press < MODE > button to
switch among OFF/i-TTL/M
flash modes. Select a flash
mode. In OFF mode, the
display panel shows < >
and this slave group is
disabled to fire. In i-TTL and
M modes, the display panel
shows < > and this slave
group is enabled to fire.
● Turn the Select Dial to set the
desired flash output.
Make settings for slave units (flash mode and output) with
8master unit in Multi mode.
● Press < >button to
select a slave group ID A,
B or C.
● Pressing < MODE > button
can only switch between OFF
and ON. When ON is
selected, the display panel
shows < > and the
slave group is enabled to fire.
When OFF is selected, the
display panel shows < >
and the slave group is
disabled to fire.
● Turn the Select Dial to set the
desired flash output.
● After setting for one slave group, press < > button to set for
the next slave group. When finishing settings for all slave groups,
press < > button to go back to the panel that shows the
master unit setting.
S1 and S2 optic triggering are only supported in the M flash
modes.
No matter where the slave unit’flash head is towards, be sure to
make its wireless sensor faces the master unit. Also ensure that
the slave unit is placed within the effective transmission range of
the master unit. Do not place any obstacles between the master
unit and the slave unit(s). Obstacles may block the transmission of
wireless signals.
Slave group ID A, B, or C will be underlined if the slave group is
set to i-TTL/M/Multi mode. If all three groups are set to any of i-
TTL, M, or Multi mode, the display panel will show . This
can be checked from the panel that shows the master unit setting.
groups are not OFF, will be displayed.
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Press < > button so
1that < > blinks.
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Turn the Select Dial to
choose a channel ID and press
the < > button to confirm.
Set a channel ID.
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Press < > button to
1have A, B or C blinked.
Make settings.
2Turn the Select Dial to
choose a slave ID and
press < > button to
confirm.

Other Applications
Wireless Control Function
The flash unit is built in with a Wireless Control Port so that you can
wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and the flash triggering.
To control the flash wirelessly, you need a FT-16S
remote control set (on-camera and on-flash).
Insert its receive end into the Wireless Control
Port on the flash and insert the transmit end into
the camera hot shoe. Settings made on the
hotshoe-mounted transmit and receive ends
will be wirelessly communicated
to the flash. Then you can
press the camera shutter
release button to trigger
the flash. You can also hold
the transmit end at hand to
control your off-camera flash.
● When the flash unit receives wireless signals, is shown
on the LCD display.
For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control,
see its user manual.
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Auto Focus Assist Beam
In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto
focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for
autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult
and get out as soon as the autofocus becomes correct.
● To normally use the auto focus assist function, the AF
Focus Assist (C.Fn-01) must be enabled and the camera
must be set. Turn off the built-in AF assist illuminator of the
camera and set the lens focus mode as A (auto focus
mode).
It is normal that the focus assist beam does not light up
when the camera is under accurate focus.
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Position
Center
Periphery
Effective Range
0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
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.
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About Slave Group Control
If three slave units are all set to
< A > in terms of slave ID,
these slave units will be
controlled as if they were one
camera flash in slave group A.
ID=A ID=A ID=A
Slave group A
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here
and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.
Modeling Flash
If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire
the flash continuously for 1 second. This is called modeling flash.
It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the
lighting balance. You can fire the modeling flash during wireless or
normal flash shooting.
● To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire the
modeling flash for more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the
modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow at least 10 minutes’break
for the camera flash.
● 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.
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Press < > button after setting you channels, and the
group ID blinks. Then the channels and group ID can be set
at the same time.

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 24 mm to 105mm. Also, with
the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded for
14mm wide-angle lenses.
In Manual Zoom mode,
press the < > button.
Turn the Select Dial to
change the flash coverage.
If < > is not displayed,
the flash coverage will be set
automatically.
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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.
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
The following table lists the available and unavailable custom
functions of this flash. The icon “ √ ” indicates the flash custom
function is supported but “0”indicates the custom function is not
supported.
C.Fn-00
C.Fn-01
C.Fn-02
C.Fn-03
C.Fn-04
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Auto power off
AF assist
Slave auto power
off timer
Slave auto power
off cancel
Test firing with
autoflash
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Creating a Catchlight
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s
eyes to add life to the facial expression.
Point the flash head upward
1by 90°.
Pull out the wide panel. The
2catchlight 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.
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●
● 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.
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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 14 mm.
The catchlight panel will come out
at the same time. Push the
catchlight panel back in.
The < > button will not work.
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C.Fn Custom Functions
Custom
Functions No. Function Setting
No.
Settings &
Description
Support
or Not
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
60 minutes
30 minutes
Within 8 hours
Within 1 hour
1/32
Full output
ZOOM
ZOOM
√
√
√
0
0
Change the setting.
3● Press< > button and
the setting No. blinks.
● Turn the Select Dial to set
the desired number.
Pressing < > button
will confirm the settings.
● After you set the Custom
Function and press < >
button, the camera will be
ready to shoot.
Press < > button for 2
1seconds or longer until
< > is displayed.
Select the Custom
2Function No.
● Turn the Select Dial to set
the Custom Function No.

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Protection Function
1. 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 about 10
to 15 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:
Power Output Level
1/1
1/2 +0.7
1/2 +0.3
1/2
1/4(+0.3,+0.7)
1/8(+0.3,+0.7)
1/16(+0.3,+0.7)
1/32(+0.3,+0.7)
1/64(+0.3,+0.7)
1/128(+0.3,+0.7)
Number of Flashes
30
40
50
60
100
200
300
500
1000
Power Output
1/1
1/2(+0.3,+0.7);
1/4(+0.3,+0.7)
1/8(+0.3,+0.7);
1/16(+0.3,+0.7)
1/32(+0.3,+0.7);
1/64(+0.3,+0.7);
1/128(+0.3,+0.7);
Times
15
20
30
40
50
Meaning
A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the
flash cannot fire.
Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists,
please send this product to a maintenance center.
The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest
time of 10 minutes.
The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high.
Please send this product to a maintenance center.
Prompts on LCD Panel
E1
E2
E3
2. Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and
your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature
protection in high-speed sync triggering mode:
Technical Data
V860N Kit
V860N
Nikon DSLR cameras (i-TTL autoflash)
58 (m ISO 100)
190 (feet ISO 100)
24 to 105mm (14mm with wide panel)
• 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 360° horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically
1/300 to 1/20000 seconds
i-TTL autoflash and manual flash
Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments
FV Lock button
High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds),
first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz)
Master, Slave, Off, S1/S2 optic triggering
3 (A, B, and C)
Indoors: 12 to 15 m / 39.4 to 49.2 ft.
Outdoors: 8 to 10 m / 26.2 to 32.8 ft.
Master unit reception angle: ±40° horizontally,
±30° vertically
4 (1, 2, 3, and 4)
Two red indicators light up
Fired with camera’s depth-of-field preview button
Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
11.1V/2000mAh Li-ion polymer battery
< 1.5 seconds. Red LED indicator will light up
when the flash is ready.
Approx. 650
Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds
of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as slave)
Hotshoe, 2.5mm sync line, Wireless control port
5600±200k
64*76*190 mm
420g
540g
Kit Model
Flash-Only Model
• Type
Compatible Cameras
Guide No.
(1/1 output @ 105mm)
Flash Coverage
Flash Duration
• Exposure Control
Exposure control system
Flash exposure
compensation (FEC)
FV lock
Sync mode
Multi flash
• Wireless Flash
Wireless flash function
Controllable slave groups
Transmission range
(approx.)
Channels
Slave-ready indicator
Modeling flash
• Auto Focus Assist Beam
Effective range (approx.)
• Power Supply
Power source
Recycle time
Full power flashes
Power saving
• Sync Triggering Mode
• Color Temperature
• Dimensions
W x H x D
Weight without battery
Weight with battery

D800 D700 D7100 D7000 D5200 D5100 D5000
D300 D300S D3200 D3100 D3000 D200 D70S
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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, replace 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.
● < > is not displayed in the view finder of camera.
→Wait until the flash is fully recycled and the flash ready indicator
lights up.
→If the flash ready indicator lights up, but < > is not displayed
in the view finder, check whether this flash unit is securely
attached to the camera hotshoe.
→If the flash ready indicator lights up, but < > blinks in the view
finder, check whether this flash unit is securely attached to the
camera hotshoe. Please power the flash off and reopen it if
necessary.
→If the flash ready indicator does not light up after a long wait,
check whether the battery power is enough. If the battery power
is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please
replace the battery immediately.
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 the < > test flash
button to wake up.
● After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit
will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.
→Press the < > test 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.
● There was a highly reflective object (e.g. glass window) in the
picture.
→Use FV lock.
● 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 i-TTL or modify the flash output.
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. The USB
port is a standard Micro USB socket. Common USB
connection line is applicable.
Compatible Camera Models
This flash unit can be used on the following
Nikon DSLR camera models:
This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Nikon
DSLR cameras. For the compatibility of other camera
models, a self-test is recommended.
Rights to modify this table are retained.
●
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.
Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be
Maintenance
Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject
are illuminated.
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→Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash
coverage between 24 and 105mm, which fits medium-format
cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.
The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.

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