Godox X1T-F - TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Manual

Foreword

Thanks for your purchase of this X1T-F TTL wireless flash trigger.
This TTL wireless flash trigger only applies to FUJIFILM cameras. It can also directly control flashes which have built-in Godox wireless X system (e.g. TT685F, V860IIF, AD360II, AD600, AD600M, QuickerII, etc.). As to the flashes which do not have Godox wireless X system (e.g. V860, V850, AD360, etc.), a XTR-16 or XTR-16S receiver can be used in combination to achieve manual flash control. Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission, and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their strobist setups. X1T-F can also connect to the cameras which have PC sync sockets. It supports high-speed sync function and the max flash synchronization speed is up to 1/8000s *.
*: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s.

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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gas. In certain circumstance, please pay attention to the relevant warnings.
Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature reads over 50℃.
Turn off the flash trigger immediately in the event of malfunction.
Observe precautions when handling batteries

• Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or batteries of different types at the same time.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.
• Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or when batteries run out of charge.
• Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Names of Parts

Body

Transmitter

AF Assist Beam Switch

• ON(AF Assist Beam outputs)
• OFF(AF Assist Beam do not output)

Power Switch

• ON (Power On)
• OFF (Power Off)

Status Indicator Lamp

• LED Red Color Lamp

Transmitter Panel

1. Output Settings per Group in the M Mode; FEC Settings per Group in the TTL Mode
2. Mode Settings
3. Group
4. Currently Selected Group (Operation Method 2)
5. Channel Settings
6. Multi Mode Icon
7. Synchronization Delay Setting Icon
8. Low Battery Indicator
9. Single Contact Icon

Battery

• Installing Batteries
  As shown in the illustration, slide the battery compartment lid of the transmitter and receiver and insert two AA batteries (sold separately) separately.
  
• Low Battery Indication
  When the battery power (2 AA batteries <2.4V) gets low, Status Indicator Lamp blinks quickly (blink cycle=0.5s). Please replace new batteries, as low power leads to no flash or flash missing in case of long distance.

Using the Flash Trigger

Note: To set ZOOM functions, please open the ZOOM functions on the camera flash.

The flash trigger features the following functions:

1. As a Wireless Flash Trigger
   
   1. Mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe and turn it on before turning on the camera.
   2. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel by pressing Channel Setting Button.
   3. Press the camera shutter button, and the flash will be triggered simultaneously. Status Indicator Lamp of transmitter turns red.
2. As a Wireless Flash Trigger with PC Sync Socket
   
   1. Set the transmitter end and receiver end to the same channel and group.
   2. The transmitter will control the flash on the receiver end to fire via using PC Sync Socket as input by default.
   3. Press the camera shutter and use the PC Sync Socket's signal to control the flash.
   4. PC Sync Socket can also be set as output. Long press the <CH/OK> Button of the transmitter until <Fn> is displayed on the panel. Then, set the value of C.Fn-03 to ou, and the PC Sync Socket is under output mode.

Setting the Transmitter

Power Switch

Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on and Status Indicator Lamp will not blink.
Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn off the transmitter when not in use.

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Slide the power switch to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed to output.
When the camera cannot focus, the AF assist beam will turn on; when the camera can focus, the AF assist beam will turn off.

Channel Settings

1. Short press the <CH/OK> Button until the channel amount blinks.
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose the appropriate channel. Press the <CH/OK> Button again to confirm the setting.
3. This flash trigger contains 32 channels which can be changed from 1 to 32. Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel before usage.

Mode Settings

1. Short press the <GR> Button and the selected group will blink. Click to choose downwardly and double-click to choose upwardly.
2. Short press the <MODE> Button and the selected groups' modes will be changed by the order of TTL/M/--(-- represents OFF, which means that the current group will not fire flashes in this mode).

Group POWER / FEC Settings

1. Short press the <GR> Button and the selected group will blink. Click to choose downwardly and double-click to choose upwardly.
2. Turn the Select Dial to change the power or flash exposure compensation settings. When the current group is in the M mode, the power output value is changeable from 1/1 full power to Min. [Note 1] power in 0.3 stop increments. When the current group is in the TTL mode, the FEC amount is changeable from -3 to 3 in 0.3 stop increments. When the current group is in the -- mode (flash off), the amounts will not change.
3. Short press the <CH/OK> Button again to confirm the setting.
   [Note 1]
   Min. refers to the minimum power output value that can be set in M/Multi mode. 1/128 or 1/256 can be set according to C.Fn-05.
   The minimum power output value is 1/128 and cannot be set to 1/256 for most of camera flashes. However, the value can change to 1/256 when using in combination with Godox strong power flashes e.g. AD600, etc.

Multi Flash Group ON/OFF Settings

1. Open the multi flash in the C.Fn Custom Functions (set C.Fn-04 as 1).
2. Short press the <GR> button to select the group. Click to choose downwardly and double-click to choose upwardly.
3. Short press the <MODE> Button to change the mode of selected group.
4. The current group's mode will be changed by the order of on/-- (-- represents OFF, which means that the current group will not fire flashes in this mode).

Multi Flash Parameter Setting

1. Enter into multi flash mode before setting.
2. Press the <MODE> Button to enter multi flash parameter setting menu.
3. Then, P (output value), T (flash times) and H (flash frequency) will be displayed on the LCD panel.
4. Short press the <GR> Button to choose the settings. Turn the Select Dial to change the blinking setting amount. Continue to press the <GR> Button until all the amounts are set. Then, short press the <MODE> Button to exit.
   Note: As flash times are restricted by flash output value and flash frequency, it might get automatic adjustment.
   The times that transported to the receiver end are setting times, which is not related to the camera's shutter setting.
   To guarantee the normal times of stroboscopic rimes, please use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed.
   Number of Flashes/Firing Frequency=Shutter Speed.

Group Settings

1. Long press the <GR> Button to set all the groups that in the same modes simultaneously.
2. The settings of the groups which are in the same mode with the current group will blink. Turn the Select Dial to change the settings.
3. If the current group is in the M mode, all the other groups which are in the M mode will change their power output value simultaneously. The power output value is changeable from 1/1 full power to Min. power in 0.3 stop increments, until one of the group's setting turns to the maximum(1/1) or the minimum(Min.). If the current group is in the TTL mode, all the other groups which are in the M mode will change their FEC amount simultaneously. The FEC amount is changeable from -3 to 3 in 0.3 stop increments, until one of the group's setting turns to the maximum(3) or the minimum(3). If the current group is in the -- mode (flash off), the amounts will not change.
4. Short press the <GR> Button again to confirm the setting.

Test Flash

1. Press the <TEST> Trigger Button to see the whether flash will fire normally or not.
2. Fully press the <TEST> Trigger Button, and the Status Indicator Lamp turns red and the flash can be triggered.
3. The settings on the transmitter end will synchronize to the receiver end at the same time.

Modeling Lamp Control

Double-click the <CH/OK> Button to power ON/OFF the modeling lamp.

Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode

1. The flash trigger will go into standby mode after the transmitter enter sleep mode, and the displays on the LCD panel will disappear.
2. Press any of the button (<TEST> fully pressed/<CH/OK>/<GR>/<MODE>) can wake up the flash trigger. If the transmitter is attached to the FUJIFILM, half press the shutter can also wake up the system.
3. If the transmitter is set to single contact mode( is displayed), the system will not enter power saving mode.

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.
Note: Some icons will be displayed when setting the relevant custom functions to make users have a good understanding.

Custom Functions No.	Functions	Setting Signs	Settings and Description
C.Fn-00	Synchronization delay setting	00	OFF
		1~100	Master flash synchronization delay N*100 us (synchronization delay icon is displayed.)
C.Fn-01	Single contact mode	--	OFF
		on	ON (The single contact mode set icon is displayed.) It is advisable to set the transmitter to single contact mode when using it to trigger the flash by PC cord or through camera's single contact.
C.Fn-02	Zoom setting	--	Zoom is off
		16,18,23,33, 46,53,69	Zoom value in 135 system(24/28/35/50/70/80/ 105 mm)
C.Fn-03	PC sync socket connects with camera/camera flash	in	PC sync socket connects with camera
		ou	PC sync socket connects with flash
C.Fn-04	Multi Flash ON/OFF	--	Multi flash OFF
		on	Multi flash ON
C.Fn-05	Minimum power output in M/Multi mode	1/128	The minimum power output in M/Multi mode is 1/128
		1/256	The minimum power output in M/Multi mode is 1/256
C.Fn-06	Af assist	--	ON
		on	OFF
C.Fn-07	Number of groups	03	A/B/C
		05	A/B/C/D/E
C.Fn-08	Beep	--	ON
		on	OFF
C.Fn-09	Send setting values forcibly	--	Only send after the setting values have been changed.
		on	Forcibly send the setting values before firing even though
C.Fn-10	APP mode	--	the values has not been changed. The transmitter is in the master mode, which can set the receiver's mode and output on the transmitter end.
		on	Open the APP mode and the transmitter can only trigger flashes. Only channel and custom settings can be adjusted and the LCD panel will display APP.
C.Fn-11	Setting the specific cameras and flashes	00	The general FUJIFILM cameras
		01	The cameras that use between-the-lens-shutters e.g. X100F, X100T, etc. Choose this option and set all groups to M mode can reach high-speed sync within 1/1250s.
		02	Choose this option and set all groups to M mode can solve the problem that the TT600 and V850II cannot achieve high-speed sync flash when triggered by X1T-F.

Double-click the CH Button to turn on/off the modeling lamp of the receive end.
Press the TEST Button to turn on the flash trigger. When the Status Indicator Lamp blinks two times, it means the effective remote distance is below 30 meters, thus the transmitter and receiver can communicate normally no matter how near they are.

1. Press the <CH/OK> Button for 2 seconds or longer until <Fn> is displayed.
2. Select the custom function No.
   • Turn the Select Dial to choose the Custom Function No.
3. Change the Setting.
   • Press the <GR> Button until the custom function No. blinks.
   • Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <GR> button will confirm the settings.
   • Press <MODE> button to exit the C.Fn settings.

Setting the Transmitter

Setting the Camera

To trigger X1T-F, please set camera's flash mode to TTL flash.
FUJIFilm Camera side flash mode setting:

SHOE MOUNT FLASH
The following options are available when an optional shoe-mounted flash unit is attached and turned on.

1. Flash control mode: The fl ash control mode selected with the flash unit. This can in some cases be adjusted from the camera; the options available vary with the flash.
   • TTL: TTL mode. Adjust flash compensation ().
   • MULTI: Repeating flash. Compatible shoe-mounted flash units will fire multiple times with each shot.
   • (OFF): The flash does not fire. Some flash units can be turned off from the camera.
2. Flash compensation/output: The options available vary with flash control mode.
   • TTL: Adjust flash compensation (the full value may not be applied if the limits of the flash control system are exceeded). In the cases of the EF-X20, EF-20, and EF-42, the selected value is added to the value selected with the flash unit.
   • MULTI: Adjust flash output (compatible units only).
3. Flash mode (TTL): Choose a flash mode for TTL flash control. The options available vary with the shooting mode (P, S, A,or M) selected.
   • (FLASH AUTO): The flash fires only as required; flash level is adjusted according to subject brightness. A icon displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway indicates that the flash will fire when the photo is taken.
   • (STANDARD): The flash fires with every shot if possible; flash level is adjusted according to subject brightness. The flash will not fire if not fully charged when the shutter is released.
   • (SLOW SYNC.): Combine the flash with slow shutter speeds when photographing portrait subjects against a backdrop of night scenery. The flash will not fi re if not fully charged when the shutter is released.
4. Sync: Control flash timing.
   • (1ST CURTAIN): The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens (generally the best choice).
   • (2ND CURTAIN): The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes.
   • (AUTO FP(HSS): High-speed sync (compatible units only). The camera automatically engages front-curtain high-speed sync at shutter speeds faster than the flash sync speed. Equivalent to 1ST CURTAIN when MULTI is selected for flash control mode.
5. Zoom: The angle of illumination (flash coverage) for units that support flash zoom. Some units allow the adjustment to be made from the camera. If AUTO is selected, zoom will automatically be adjusted to match coverage to lens focal length.
6. Lighting: If the unit supports this feature, choose from the options below.
   • (FLASH POWER PRIORITY): Gain range by slightly reducing coverage.
   • (STANDARD): Match coverage to picture angle.
   • (EVEN COVERAGE PRIORITY): Slightly increase coverage for more even lighting.
7. LED light: Choose how the built-in LED light functions during still photography (compatible units only). It can function as a catchlight (/CATCHLIGHT), as an AF-assist illuminator (AF/AF ASSIST), or as both a catchlight and an AF-ASSIST illuminator (/AF ASSIST+CATCHLIGHT). Choose OFF to disable the LED during photography.
   Number of flashes: Choose the number of times the flash fires each time the shutter is released in MULTI mode.*
8. Frequency: Choose the frequency at which the flash fires in MULTI mode.*
   * Full value may not be applied if limits of flash control system are exceeded.

Selecting the Operation Method

Press the <CH/OK> Button for 5 seconds to switch the operation methods (Method 1/Method 2).

X1T-F Operation Method 1(by default)

X1T-F Operation Method 2

TTL/M Mode
Button	Operation	Function
CH/OK	Short press	(under normal status) Enter CH settings; (under settings) Confirm and back to normal status
	Double-click	Control the ON/OFF of modeling flash
	Long press for 2 seconds	Enter C.Fn custom settings
	Long press for 5 seconds	Switch the Operation Methods (Method 1/Method 2)
GR	Short press	Set POWER/FEC amount
	Long press for 2 seconds	Select all the group
MODE	Short press	(under normal status) Switch the < Group>mode (TTL/M/OFF)
Select Dial	Status	Function
	Normal	Set < Group>
	Set the channel	Set the channel amount
	Set the group	Adjust the group's POWER/FEC amount
Multi Mode (C.FN-04-on)
Button	Operation	Function
CH/OK	Short press	(under normal status) Enter CH settings; (under settings) Confirm and back to normal status
	Double-click	Control the ON/OFF of modeling flash
	Long press for 2 seconds	Enter C.Fn custom settings
	Long press for 5 seconds	Switch the Operation Methods (Method 1/Method 2)
GR	Short press	(under PTH status) Set power/times /hz
MODE	Short press	(under normal)Control the < Group>'s ON/OFF
		(under PTH status) Back to normal status
	Long press for 2 seconds	Enter PTH status (P-power, T-times, and H-hz)
Select Dial	Status	Function
	Normal	No (3 groups)/Turning(5 groups)
	Set the channel	Adjust the channel amount
	Set the power	Adjust the power amount
	Set the flash times	Adjust the times amount
	Set the flash frequency	Adjust the frequency amount

Attentions

1. Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure batteries are installed correctly and Power Switch is turned on. Check if the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel, if the hotshoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash triggers are set to the correct mode.
2. Camera shoots but does not focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is set to MF. If so, set it to AF.
3. Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.
4. Operating distance limited or flash missing. Check if batteries are exhausted. If so, change them.

Caring for Flash Trigger

• Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts, or excess stress.
• Keep dry. The product isn't water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if sudden temperature changes such as the circumstance when taking the transceiver out of a building with higher temperature to outside in winter. Please put the transceiver in a handbag or plastic bag beforehand.
• Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunction.

Technical Data

Compatible Camera Models

FUJIFILM cameras are divided into three kinds according to their different controlling ways to camera flash

Compatible camera models & functions support:

Note:

1. X100T do not have second curtain sync (REAR)function.
2. The AF assist beam will light up when the shutter is at low speed(<200).

• This table only lists the tested camera models, not all FUJIFILM cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
• Rights to modify this table are retained.
• Note¹: Please refer to C.Fn-11 in Setting Custom Functions.

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