Godox WITSTRO AD400Pro User manual

705-AD40P0-00中英文双语 / Chinese English Bilingual说明手册 / INSTRUCTION MANUAL地址/Add: 深圳市宝安区福永镇福洲大道西新和村华发工业园A4栋Building A4, Xinhe Huafa Industrial Zone, Fuzhou RD West, Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen 518103, China 电话/Tel: [phone](8062) 传真/Fax: [phone]邮箱/E-mail: [e-mail]://www.godox.com深圳市神牛摄影器材有限公司GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.Made In ChinaAll-in-One Outdoor Flash一体式外拍闪光灯AD400

Before using this productPlease 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.WITSTRO All-in-One Outdoor Flash AD400Pro has strong power, all-in-one lithium battery pack and great portability. When using Godox 2.4G wireless X system off camera, AD400Pro can be triggered by XPro and X1 series flash trigger in TTL/M/Multi mode, etc. With master & slave functions, AD400Pro can also use in combination with Godox TTL camera flashes, TTL outdoor flashes, TTL studio flashes, etc. With this AD400Pro flash, your shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve a correct flash exposure even in complex light-changing environments. • LED modeling lamp: 30W LED modeling lamp whose light brightness can be freely adjusted.WITSTRO AD400Pro offers studio quality light for outdoor and live shooting with strong power and large capacity lithium battery pack. The powerful and portable AD400Pro meets the demands of freelance commercial photographers, photojournalists, wedding and beach portraiture shooters, event and backpack photographers, photograph enthusiasts, etc. The AD400Pro offers:฀ • Quick recycle time: 0.01-1s. • Stable color temperature mode: color temperature changes within ±75K over the entire power range. • With New Godox-mount and the included Bowens-mount adapter ring, AD400Pro can install different accessories by replacing its adapter ring(separately sold), such as accessories of Broncolor, Prophoto, Elinchrom, etc. • Precise power output: power adjusts from full power 1/256 to 1/1 in 25 steps. • Advanced functions: 1/8000s high-speed sync flash, multi flash, high-speed sync triggering, etc. • Compatible wireless TTL system: with built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system, AD400Pro is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJIFILM, Olympus and Panasonic TTL autoflash system. • Wireless control: with built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system to achieve TTL control. It can also be used to wirelessly adjust flash power level and trigger the flash through the wireless control port. AD400Pro has 3.5mm sync cord jack to achieve various sync triggering mode. • Dot-matrix LCD panel: with clear and convenient operation. • Studio quality light: up to 400Ws, GN 72 (m ISO 100, with high-efficiency standard reflector). Foreword- 23 -- 24 -Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.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.Keep out of reach of children.Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.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.Warning

ForewordWarningName of PartsBodyControl PanelLCD PanelIncluded AccessoriesSeparately Sold AccessoriesReplacing Adapter Rings and AccessoriesInstalling Reflector (Other Accessories)Attaching Flash TubeAdjusting Handle Detaching the Mounting BracketDetaching the HandleBattery Power ManagementWireless Flash ModeFlash Mode— TTL Autoflash FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)High-Speed Sync Flash Mode—M: Manual Flash Stable Color Temperature FunctionFlash Mode—Multi/Stroboscopic FlashWireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission Wireless SettingsSetting the Communication ChannelSetting the Communication GroupWireless Flash ShootingC.Fn: Setting Custom FunctionsModeling Lamp Other ApplicationsSync TriggeringProtection FunctionTechnical DataTroubleshootingFirmware Upgrade MaintenanceContents2324273030303031313132323334 36374041414243444444- 25 -- 26 -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.

- 27 -- 28 -Name of PartsName of PartsBody:Body:Fan Inlet(1) TTL AutoflashTTL:TTL AutoflashBody:LCD Panel:Flash exposure compensation amountDirection Adjusting HandleHigh Speed SyncUmbrella Mounting Hole<MODE> Mode Selection Button< >Modeling Lamp Button< >Power Switch<MENU> Menu Button<GR/CH> Group/Channel ButtonSelect Dial<SET>Set Button< >Test Button / Flash Ready Indicator< > Wireless Selection ButtonAccessory MountTube SocketModeling Lamp (LED)Light SensorCH 1TTLA +0.310%< H>High Speed Sync ButtonBracket Locking RingSocket for Portable Flash HeadBattery Indicator ButtonAccessory Locking RingType-C USB Port3.5mm Sync Cord JackMounting BracketLithium BatteryBattery Locking RingHandle Fixed PartHandle Fixing ScrewBracket Fixing ScrewMount Fixing ScrewBattery Power JackFan OutletPower OutletPower Inlet

- 29 -- 30 -Name of PartsName of Parts(2) M Manual Flash(3) Multi FlashLCD Panel:(4) Radio Transmission ShootingThe product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: Xpro & X1 Wireless Flash Trigger, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold up Umbrella, Snoots, Light Stand, etc. Separately Sold AccessoriesReplacing Adapter Rings and Accessories 1. Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head.2. Loosen the two Mount Fixing Screws. Attaching Flash Tube1. Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head.2. Match the flash tube in the Tube Socket. Push the flash tube in until it is securely seated into the socket. 1. Flash tube 2. Lithium battery pack 3.Battery charger 4. Power cord 5. Standard Reflector6.Bowens-mount adapter ring 7.Wrench 8. Portable Bag 9. Instruction manualIncluded AccessoriesCH 1MultiAOFF1/2565 - 5 HzMA1/256S2OFFMultiAOFF1/2565 - 5 Hzt.1 1/10100MA10%1/256 S1/S2 M: ManualflashManual flash outputFlash durationMulti:Stroboscopic flashNumber of flashesFlash frequency: Radio transmission wireless shootingFiring groupChannel(4) Optical transmission wireless shooting● Note: To avoid damage, please detach the flash tube during the transportation.3. Match the Accessory Locking Ring of Bowens-mount or other mount adapter ring to the Accessory Locking Ring of the flash and push it in. 5. Install the Bowens-mountaccessories or other corresponding accessories. 6. If needed to use new Godox-mount accessories after installing the adapter ring of other brand, please split the reflector and insert it into the new Godox mount to install the required accessories(How to detach the standard reflector: hold the two ends and detach it.). Or install the new Godox-mount softbox directly (except for Profoto-mount adapter ring).1234556784. Tighten the two screws and use another two screws provided to fix.

- 31 -- 32 -AD400Pro can only be set as slave unit (receiver end). Press Wireless Selection Button to switch.Wireless Flash ModeFeatures1. This flash unit uses Li-ion polymer battery which has long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge times are over 300.2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.3. Take only 2 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard battery charger. Cautions Do not short circuit. Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not water proof. Keep out of reach of children. No over 24 hours' continuous charging. Store in dry, cool, ventilated places. Do not put aside or into fire. Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations. Please charge the battery to approx. 60% before being placed for long time. If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.Loading and Unloading the Battery PackPush down the battery pack 2until it is locked.Match the buckles of the battery 1and the main body. . Push the battery pack upward 2to unload it.Push the Battery Locking Ring 1backwardly.Loading:Unloading: Power ManagementLong press the Power Switch for 1 seconds to control the on/off of the flash unit. Turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period. This product has auto power off function. The flash will auto power off in 30 to 120 min. which is set on C.Fn-STANDBY.Battery Level Indication Attach the battery pack to the flash correctly. Be aware of the battery level by check the battery level indication on the LCD panel when using.Note: The indications are almost the same except of grids shift.3 grids2 grids1 gridBlank gridLow battery and charging reminder1 red grid +3 green grids1 red grid +2 green grids1 red grid +1 green grid1 red grid2%: red light blinks1%: the indicator is off.75%~100%50%~75%25%~50%3%~25%Battery Level Indication on the LCD Panel(Indicating battery level and management of the whole flash system)LED Battery Level Indication on the Battery(Indicating battery level and management of non-loaded battery)<2%The battery level is going to be used out immediately. And the flash will alarm for the 1 minute and auto power off in 3 minutes. 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/Percentage of Battery LevelBattery0180Adjusting Handle1. When the Direction Adjusting Handle is not pulled out, screw clockwise while unscrew anti clockwise.2. The Direction Adjusting Handle's rotation angle should be restrained from 0 to 180 degrees below the flash body. Please pull out the Direction Adjusting Handle, adjust the appropriate angle, and manipulate the step 1 before colliding with the flash body.Detaching the Mounting BracketDetaching the Handle1. Insert a coin or corresponding wrench(not included) into the Bracket Fixing Screw and loosen it anti-clockwise to detach. 1. Insert the included wrench into the Handle Fixing Screw and loosen it anti-clockwise to detach.

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Flash Mode — M: Manual FlashThe flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 0.1 stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.Press < MODE > button so 1that < M > is displayed.Turn the Select Dial to choose a 2desired flash output amount. Press < SET > button again 3to confirm the setting.Press < MENU > button to enter C.Fn-SLAVE to choose S2 function, so that this flash can also function as an optical S2 secondary flash with optical 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.Optical S1 Secondary Unit SettingIn M manual flash mode, press <MENU> button to enter C.Fn-SLAVE to choose S1 function, so that this flash can function as an optical 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.Optical S2 Secondary Unit Setting● S1 and S2 optical triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.- 33 -- 34 -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. * Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.TTL ModePress <MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display <TTL> . FEC: Flash Exposure CompensationWith 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 <SET> Button and 1flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.Set the flash exposure compensation 2amount.● 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 3to confirm the setting. High-Speed SyncHigh 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.Please use XPro or X1 series 2transmitter.Press High Speed Sync Button 1so that < > is displayed.● If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, < > will not be displayed in the viewfinder.● 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 50 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.Flash Mode — TTL AutoflashCH 1TTLA +0.310%CH 1TTLA +0.310%CH 1MA10%1/256+0.1
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Flash Mode — Multi: Stroboscopic FlashSet the flash frequency and flash 3times.● Press <SET> Button to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.● Press <SET> Button to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.● After you finish the setting, press <SET> button and all the settings will be displayed.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 that 1<MULTI> is displayed.Calculating the Shutter SpeedDuring 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. Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter SpeedFor example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.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 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.Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:1/41/81/161/321/641/1281/25617143060901001002614306090100100351230609010010044102050801001005482050801001006-73620407090908-9351030608080Flash OutputHz1024820507070112482040707012-142482040606015-192481835505020-502481630404060-10024812204040Turn the Select Dial to choose 2a desired flash output.- 35 -- 36 -Flash Mode — M: Manual FlashDisplay Flash DurationFlash duration refers to the length of time that from flash’s firing to reach the half peak at maximum. The half peak at maximum is usually expressed as t=0.5. In order to provide the photographer with more concrete data, this product adopts t=0.1. The difference between t=0.5 and t=0.1 is shown in the following picture.● The flash duration will only be displayed on the LCD panel in M mode.Stable Color Temperature FunctionWhen use this function, the color temperature changes within ±75K over the entire power range: enter MENU C.Fn-COLOR and set it as ON, which means the color temperature function is turned on. When adjusting the power output from high to low in M mode, Flash Ready Indicator will blink (the beeper will alarm for 1 minute). Now press the Test Button to discharge, and the flash can be used as normal.CH 1MA10%1/256t.1 1/10100CH 1MultiAOFF1/2565 - 5 HzAt50%10%t=0.5t=0.1

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- 37 -- 38 -4. Wireless Flash ShootingWireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission3. Setting the Communication GroupShort press the < GR/CH > Button to choose group ID from A to E.Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)● Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit● Use master unit with wireless transmitting function as the transmitter end.● 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 100m1. Wireless SettingsPress < > Wireless Setting Button again until < > is displayed on the panel.Long press the <GR/CH> 1Button for 2 seconds so that channels ID is displayed on the LCD panel.Turn the Select Dial to choose a 2channel ID from 1 to 32. Press the <SET> button to 3 confirm.AD400Pro adopts Godox 2.4G wireless X system, which has good compatibility with other products of our company. As a slave unit, AD400Pro is automatically compatible with Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and FUJIFILM system according to the master unit. *As a slave unit, AD400Pro can be controlled by the following master units: XPro series, X1T series, AD360II series, V860II series, V350 series,TT685 series,TT600 series, TT350 series, etc.2. Setting the Communication ChannelIf 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.Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) TransmissionWireless ID setting: press the MENU button to enter C.Fn-ID and 4choose from 01 to 99 (Note: this can only be achieved when the master unit also has this function). CH 1TTLA +0.310%CH 1TTLA +0.310%CH32TTLA +0.310%C.FnRESETVer0.6LCDID99CH 1MultiEOFF1/2565 - 5 Hz

- 39 -- 40 -Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) TransmissionWireless Multiple Flash ShootingYou 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.● Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups● Auto Shooting with Three Slave GroupsStable color temperatureS1/S2 mode selectionModeling lampAuto power offBacklighting timeTotal number of flashes Triggering timesLCD contrastWireless IDBeeperParameter resetting
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M modeNONONOM/Multi modeM modeM mode1. Press < MENU > Button to enter C.Fn menu. The “Ver x.x” in the top-right corner refers to the software version.2. Select the Custom Function Signs. • Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function Signs.3. Change the Setting. • Press <SET> button and the setting signs are highlighted. • Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Press <SET> button will confirm the settings.4. Exit C.Fn Menu. • Press <MENU> Button to exit.C.Fn: Setting Custom FunctionsCustom Function SignsFunctionsSetting SignsSettings & DescriptionsRestrictionsONOFFOFFS1 modeS2 modeContinuous lightingOff after finishing the flash recycleOFFAuto power off without any operation Off in 15 sec.Always offAlways lightingCan be triggered as second curtainUse UNITS in combination with ALT: UNITS sets the total number of flashes; ALT sets the triggering times before flash’s firing 7 levels offChoose from 01 to 99ONOFFResetCOLORSLAVEMODELSTANDBYLIGHTUNITS ALTLCDIDBEEPRESETMNon high-speed mode-3 ~ +3OFF01-99ONOFFNOYESWireless modeNODelay flashABABC1. 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).The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless1-4NODelay2~4