FlashPoint XPLOR 600 Pro R2 User Manual

FlashPoint XPLOR 600 Pro R2 User Manual

Wireless radio monolight

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XPLOR 600
PRO
The world is yours to XPLOR
FPLFX600PB
Bowens Mount

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  • Page 1 XPLOR 600 The world is yours to XPLOR FPLFX600PB Bowens Mount...
  • Page 2 Add the pro LED modeling light feature and the picture is complete. The XPLOR 600Pro is the next iteration of the Flashpoint R2 radio system, compatible with the R2 Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji lm and Olympus/Panasonic camera systems, for remote power control and shooting.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions • 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in This Manual • This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera ash’s power switches are powered on. • 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sync Cord Triggering 20 Masking Feature - Unit /Alt C.Fn Umbrella Mounting 21 Setting Custom Functions/ C.Fn 22 Protection Function Over-Temperature Protection Error Messages 23 Technical Data 24 Troubleshooting 24 Firmware Upgrade 24 Maintenance 25 Flashpoint Warranty and Customer Care...
  • Page 6: Name Of Parts

    Name of Parts Body <MODE> Mode Selection Button < > Wireless <GR/CH> Group/Channel Button Umbrella Mounting Hole <MENU> Menu Button <SET> Set Button Select Dial < H> High Speed < > Test Button/ Flash Ready Indicator Audio Beep < > Modeling Lamp Button <...
  • Page 7 Name of Parts Body Fan Outlet Fan Inlet Tilt Handle Release Tilt Lock Handle Battery Ridge Locking Latch Groove Lithium Battery...
  • Page 8: Lcd Panel

    Name of Parts LCD Panel (1) M Manual Flash Manual ash Manual ash output 1/10100 Flash duration (2) Multi Flash Multi Multi: Stroboscopic ash Flash frequency 5 - 5 Number of ashes (3) R2 Radio Transmission Shooting R2 Radio transmission wireless shooting Multi Channel...
  • Page 9: Separately Sold Accessories

    Included Items • Flashpoint XPLOR 600Pro Monolight • Power cord • Flash tube • Re ector • Lithium battery pack • Carrying bag • Battery charger • Instruction manual Separately Sold Accessories The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography e ects: R2 Pro &...
  • Page 10: Preparing The Xplor 600Pro

    Preparing the XPLOR 600Pro Installing a Reflector (or other Accessories or Modifiers) 1. Press down the 2. Insert the reflector or any 3. Turn clockwise to lock it Reflector/Modifier Lock Bowens mount light into place. Release lever. modifier into the 3 tabs of the Reflector/Modifier Lock Release.
  • Page 11 Battery Pack Module Features The Flashpoint XPLOR 600Pro TTL uses an advanced 28.8v/2600mah Li-ion polymer battery with exceptional performance. The available charge-and-discharge cycles exceed 300 times. The battery pack is designed to be reliable and safe with circuitry to prevent overcharge, deep discharge, excess current, and short circuit.t takes only 2 hours to...
  • Page 12: Battery Level Indication

    Battery Level Indication The status of the battery pack can be confirmed at any time, by pressing the Battery Status Button found on the top right of the module. When in use, attached to the XPLOR 600Pro, the battery level is displayed on the upper right corner of the LCD panel.
  • Page 13: Wireless Flash: R2 Radio 2.4Ghz Transmission

    As a R2 Radio Slave unit, the XPLOR 600Pro can be linked to a Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus/Panasonic or Fuji lm camera system according the R2 Transmitter Master. Flashpoint R2 Streaklights, Zoom Speedlights, R2/Pro Transmitters, Zoom Mini ashes and older R2 devices can control the XPLOR 600Pro.
  • Page 14 Wireless Flash: R2 Radio 2.4Ghz Transmission 3. Setting the Communication Group < GR/CH > Short press the Button to choose group ID from A to E. Multi MODE GR/CH MENU 5 - 5 4. Wireless Flash Shooting Positioning and Operation Range(Example of wireless flash shooting) •...
  • Page 15: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

    Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform multiflash while changing the ratio factor. In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group. •...
  • Page 16: Flash Mode M: Manual Flash

    Flash Modes Press the Mode Selection Button <MODE> to sequentially display the two ash modes on the LCD panel with each press. The XPLOR 600Pro ash has two ash modes: Manual (M) and Multi (Stroboscopic). Flash Mode M: Manual Flash The ash output is adjustable manually from 1/1 (full power) to 1/256th power in 1/3rd stop increments.
  • Page 17: Optical Slave Triggering

    10 % t=0.5 t=0.1 1/10100 • The ash duration will only be displayed on the LCD panel in M mode. Optical Slave Triggering - S1 Setting The Optical Slave triggers the XPLOR to re in tandem at the speed of light, upon sensing another ash exposure.
  • Page 18: Flash Mode Multi: Stroboscopic Flash

    Flash Mode Multi: Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic ash, a rapid series of ashes are red. The feature can be used to capture a multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the ring frequency (number of ashes per second, expressed as Hz), the number of ashes, and the ash output.
  • Page 19: High-Speed Sync

    High-Speed Sync High Speed Sync (HSS) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. The sun is no longer an impediment to masterful lighting outdoors. By be able to utilize shutter speeds as well as f-stops, to control exposure, the power of the flash can overcome the presence of too much sunlight or the impact of ambient light when shooting in bright environments.
  • Page 20: Modeling Lamp

    This flash unit is designed with an R1 Wireless Control Port, so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and the flash triggering with a R1 (non R2) Flashpoint transmitters. CHANNEL To control the flash wirelessly, you need a R1 remote control set (Transmitter and Receiver).
  • Page 21: Masking Feature - Unit/Alt C.fn

    Masking Feature - Unit/Alt C.Fn Here’s How to Do It: 1. On the XPLOR 600Pro, go to the Menu button, scroll with the Select Wheel to Custom Function UNITS feature. You will see 3 values with how many Groups of lights that can be assigned ring sequence to cycle through: 2 MASK, 3 ALT, or 4 ALT.
  • Page 22: Setting Custom Functions/ C.fn

    Setting Custom Functions / C.Fn The XPLOR 600 Pro has a myriad of features that can be used for your total control though the Custom Function settings. Custom Function Setting Signs Settings & Descriptions Functions Restrictions Signs Stable color Non high-speed COLOR temperature mode...
  • Page 23: Protection Function

    Protection Function 1. Over-Temperature Protection • To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 75 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 75 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 5 minutes. •...
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical Data Model XPLOR 600 Pro R2 Radio transmission mode (compatible with Canon, Nikon, Wireless Slave Unit Mode Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and Fuji lm). Wireless o M/Multi Flash Mode Slave unit of radio transmission M/Multi Guide No. 285ft / 87m ISO 100, with high-e ciency standard re ector) Flash Duration 1/220 to 1/10100 seconds (T0.1) Power Joules...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Update information is released and made available for download on our official online Flashpoint website. Carefully follow the instructions that accompany the update. •...
  • Page 26 Flashpoint’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Flashpoint’s option, to repair or replace the hardware, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as Flashpoint may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt.
  • Page 27 R2. The First Family of Light. Wireless Passport to Everywhere. Your journey has just begun. XPLOR 600Pro TTL eVOLV200 TTL XPLOR600 Streaklight 360 TTL Rapid 400/600/1200 Studio 300/400 Zoom Mini TTL Zoom Li-on / Zoom TTL/M M1 Pro R2T32 R2Pro C/N/S/F R2T C/N/S/F...

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