Godox AD1200Pro Kit User manual
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1200Ws TTL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1200Ws TTL Power Pack Kit
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1200Ws TTLAD1200Pro Kit
2.4GXXproX1X2TTL/M/Multi
TTLTTLTTLTTL
AD1200Pro Kit
AD1200Pro Kit
±75K
LED40W LED
TTL2.4GX
TTL23.5mm
1/1-1/25681
1/8000
10
警 告
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TTL : TTL
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调节旋钮
3.5mm
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CH 1 Multi
A
OFF
1/256
5 - 5 Hz
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S2
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1/256
5 - 5 Hz
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CH 1 MCOLOR
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10%
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SLAVE
MODEL
STANDBY
OFF
ON
Ver0.6
COLOR
CH 1 Multi
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5 - 5 Hz
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401-99
CH 1 TTL
A
10%
CH 1 TTL
A
10%
CH32 TTL
A
10%
C.Fn
RESET
Ver0.6
LCD
ID 99
CH 1 Multi
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OFF
1/256
5 - 5 Hz
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SLAVE
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LIGHT
DELAY
UNITS
ALT
LCD
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RESET
TIMES
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S2
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120min
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M/Multi
TTL/M/Multi
AD1200Pro Kit
124m ISO 100
1/2201/10860
1200Ws
1/256~1/1
(:100:100Hz)
1/8000
0.01~30
40W
S1/S2
,
5:A,B,C,D,E
100
32:1~32
IDID
(36V/5200mAh)
500
0.01-2
30min~120min
3.5mm
5600±200K
±75K
12.5x23x20cm()
23.5x14.5x26cm
8.25Kg
( 1/1)
POWER
(FEC)
Model(LED)
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Before using this product
Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper operation of
this product. Keep for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing a GODOX product.
1200Ws TTL Power Pack AD1200Pro Kit includes a flash head and power pack. When using
Godox 2.4G wireless X system off camera, AD1200pro Kit can be triggered by XPro, X1 and X2
series flash trigger in TTL/M/Multi mode, etc. AD1200Pro Kit can also use in combination with
Godox TTL camera flashes, TTL outdoor flashes, TTL studio flashes, etc. With this AD1200Pro
power pack kit, your shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve a correct flash
exposure even in complex light-changing environments.
AD1200Pro Kit offers high quality light for outdoor and live shooting with strong power and large
capacity lithium battery pack. The powerful and portable AD1200Pro Kit meets the demands of
freelance commercial photographers, photojournalists, wedding and beach portraiture shooters,
event and backpack photographers, photograph enthusiasts, etc. The AD1200Pro Kit offers:
• Stable color temperature mode: color temperature changes within 5600±75K over the
entire power range (stable color temperature mode).
• LED modeling lamp: 40W LED modeling lamp whose light brightness can be freely
adjusted.
• Compatible wireless TTL system: with built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system,
AD1200Pro Kit is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJIFILM, Olympus and Panasonic
TTL autoflash system. AD1200Pro Kit has two 3.5mm sync cord jack to achieve various sync
triggering mode.
• Precise power output: power adjusts from full power 1/256 to 1/1 in 81 steps.
• Advanced functions: 1/8000s high-speed sync flash, multi flash, high-speed sync
triggering, etc.
• Portable flash head: with convenient and portable lighting.
• Dot-matrix LCD panel: with clear and convenient operation.
• Wide-range accessories: adopted Bowens-mount with abundant accessories.
Foreword
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.
Warning
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Foreword
Warning
Name of Parts
Power Pack
Control Panel
LCD Panel
Lithium Battery
Flash Head
Included Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories
Installing Reflector (Other Accessories)
Attaching Flash Tube
Adjusting Handle
Battery
Power Management
Flash Head Connection
Wireless Flash Mode
Flash Mode— TTL Autoflash
High-Speed Sync
Flash Mode—M: Manual Flash
Flash Mode—Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
Wireless Settings
Setting the Communication Channel
Setting the Communication Group
Wireless Flash Shooting
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
Modeling Lamp
Other Applications
Sync Triggering
Protection Function
Technical Data
Troubleshooting
Firmware Upgrade
Maintenance
Contents
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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.
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Name of Parts Name of Parts
CH 21 TTL
A
OFF
LCD Panel
(1) TTL Autoflash TTL: TTL Autoflash
Power Pack: Control Panel:
< >Group/Channel
Button
< >Menu Button < >Mode Selection Button
< >Wireless Selection Button
< >Modeling
Lamp Button
< >High Speed Sync Button
< >Test Button
/ Flash Ready Indicator
< >Beep Button
Select Dial
3.5mm Sync Cord Jack
Power Switch
Type-C Firmware
Upgrade Port
Power Pack Body
Thermovent
Control Panel
Battery
Handle
Light Sensor
Top Protect
Cover
Power Socket
Battery Level Indication
Modeling Lamp
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Bottom Protect
Cover
Fan Outlet Fan Inlet
Battery Socket
(2) M Manual Flash
(3) Multi Flash
LCD Panel
(4) Radio Transmission Shooting
M: Manual flash
Manual flash output
Flash duration
Multi:Stroboscopic flash
Number of flashes
Flash frequency
: Radio transmission
wireless shooting
Firing group
Channel
(5) Optical Shooting
CH 1 Multi
A
OFF
1/256
5 - 5 Hz
M
A
S2
OFF
Multi
A
OFF
1/256
5 - 5 Hz
t.1 1/2640
M
A
10%
1/16
S1/S2
CH 21
+0.6
CH 21
t.1 1/2640
1/16 +0.6
Body
Charging Port
Battery Socket
Handle of Battery
Battery
Locking Ring
Charging Indicator
Body
LED Light
Glass Lamp Cover
Radiator
Tube Socket
Tube
Bowens Mount
Mount
Locking Ring
Fan Inlet
Flash Head
Locking Ring
Flash Head
Fixing Base
Umbrella Input
Power Cord
of Flash Head
Handle
Lithium Battery
Flash Head
Direction Adjusting Handle
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Name of Parts Name of Parts
1. Power pack 2. Flash head
3. Lithium battery
4. Charger
5. Power connection cord
6. Reflector
7. Glass protection cover
8. Portable bag
9. Instruction manual
Included Accessories
AD1200Pro Kit can separately purchase
a WB1200 battery with smaller capacity
and more portability. When using WB1200
battery, the full power pops of AD1200Pro Kit
will be approx. 200.
It can also be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately,
so as to achieve best photography effects: Xpro/X1/X2 Wireless Flash Trigger,
FT-16 Remote Control, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold up Umbrella, Snoots, Light Stand, etc.
Remove the reflector or other
1accessories from the flash
head.
Match the flash tube in the Tube
2Socket. Push the flash tube in
until it is securely seated into
the socket.
Install the glass protection
3cover.
Pinch the flash tube holder
1with your thumb and
forefinger and pull out the
tube upwards.
Separately Sold Accessories
Installing Reflector (Other Accessories)
Press down the Lamp Cover
1Locking Ring. Insert the reflector into the
2accessory mount and clock
wise to lock it up.
Attaching Flash Tube
Install Flash Tube
Detach Flash Tube
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Features
1. This flash unit uses internationally recognizedLi-ion polymer battery which has long runtime. The
available charge-and-discharge times are over 500.
2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
3. Take only 3 hours to fully charge the battery by using the included 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.
To extend the battery life,it is recommended to charge the battery every three months.
It is recommended to replace with a brand-new battery after over 500 charge-and-
discharge times or three-year usage of battery.
Push down the battery
2pack until it is locked.
Put the battery into the
1battery compartment.
When the Direction Adjusting
1Handle is not pulled out, screw
clockwise while unscrew anti
clockwise.
The Direction Adjusting Handle's rotation angle should be
2restrained from 0 to 240 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.
Name of Parts
Hold upward the the
2Battery Locking Ring,
and take the battery out.
Push up the Battery
1Locking Ring and the
rodpop out.
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.
Insert the power cord plug of flash head
into the power socket. Please insert the
tail end of the plug into the slot firstly and
insert the other end to finish installation.
When taking the plug out, hold down the
spring and pull out the plug upwards.
Adjusting Handle
Battery
Loading and Unloading the Battery Pack
Loading
Unloading
Note: The indications are almost the same except of grids shift.
3 grids
2 grids
1 grid
Blank grid
Low battery and
charging reminder
1 red grid +3 green grids
1 red grid +2 green grids
1 red grid +1 green grid
1 red grid
2%: red light blinks
1%: 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 Level
Power Management
Long 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.
Flash Head Connection
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Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 0.1 or 1 step increments.
To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash
output.
Press < MODE > button
1so that < M > is
displayed.
Turn the Select Dial or press
2down the Select Dial and turn
it simultaneously to choose a
desired flash output amount.
Directly turn the Select Dial to
add in 0.1 increment. Press
down the Select Dial and turn
it simultaneously to add in 0.1
increment.
Press < SET > button
3again to confirm the
setting.
Press < > button to enter C.FN-SLAVE to choose S2 function, 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.
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press < > button to enter C.FN-SLAVE to choose S1 function, 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.
Optical S2 Secondary Unit Setting
● S1 and S2 optical triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.
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 Mode
Press <MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display <TTL>.
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.
Please use XPro or X1 series
2transmitter.
Press High Speed Sync
1Button so 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 100 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
Flash Mode — TTL Autoflash
CH 1 TTL
A
10%
CH 1 M
A
10%
1/256+0.1
AD1200Pro Kit can only be set as slave unit (receiver end). Press Wireless Selection Button to
switch the two wireless modes: built-in wireless transmission and external wireless transmission.
Wireless Flash Mode
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