Godox V860IIO Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 说明手册

中英文双语 / Chinese English Bilingual

在使用本产品之前：

请先仔细阅读本手册，以确保您能安全使用。请保存好本手册以备将

来查询参考。

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.

705-V862Z0-00

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: +86-755-29609320(8062) 传真/Fax: +86-755-25723423 邮箱/E-mail: godox@godox.com http://www.godox.com

深圳市神牛摄影器材有限公司

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.

Made In China

锂电机顶闪光灯

TTL

Pioneering Camera FlashTTL Li-ion

For Olympus/Panasonic

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Thank you for purchasing this product.

This V860IIO camera flash applies to Olympus/Panasonic series

cameras and is compatible with TTL autoflash. With this 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:

● GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). 22 steps from 1/1 to 1/128.

● Pro 2000mAh Li-ion Battery —1.5s recycle—650 full power pops.

● Fully support Olympus/Panasonic series TTL camera flash.

Workable as Master or Slave unit in a wireless flash group.

● Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient

operations.

● With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support

transmitting and receiving.

● Provided multiple functions, include HSS (up to 1/8000s), second-

curtain sync, FEC, etc.

● Use optional FT-16S to adjust flash parameters & trigger the flash.

● Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.

● Support with firmware upgrade.

Foreword

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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

Body

Control Panel

LCD Panel

What's in the Box of V860IIO Kit?

What's in the Box of V860IIO (only flash unit)?

Separately Sold Accessories

Battery

Attaching to a Camera

Power Management

Flash Mode: TTL Autoflash

FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)

Shutter Sync Settings

Flash Mode – M: Manual Flash

Flash Mode – Multi: Stroboscopic Flash

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

Other Applications

Wireless Control Function

Sync Triggering

Bounce Flash

Creating a Catchlight

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

Low Battery Indicator

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

Firmware Upgrade

Protection Function

Technical Data

Troubleshooting

Compatible Camera Models

Maintenance

Contents

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 gives supplemental information.

The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting

problem.

Pioneering Li-ion Camera Flash

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RST

SET

01. Catchlight Panel

02. Built-in Wide Panel

03. Flash Head

04. Optic Control Sensor

05. Wireless Control Port

06. Sync Cord Jack

07. Hotshoe

08. Dot-marix LCD Panel

09. Lock Ring

10. Battery Compartment

11. USB Port

12. Slave Flash Ready Indicator

● Body

13. <MODE> Mode Selection

Button / Lock button

14. < >Wireless Selection

Button

15. Select Dial

16. <SET> Set Button

17. ON/OFF Power Switch

18. < > Test Button / Flash

Ready Indicator

19. Function Button 1

20. Function Button 2

21. Function Button 3

22. Function Button 4

● Control Panel

● LCD Panel

Name of Parts

(1) TTL Autoflash

Zoom : zoom display (Page 47)

: Automatic

: Manual(Page 38)

TTL : TTL autoflash

Focus length (Page 47)

: High-speed sync (Page 37)

: Flash exposure compensation (Page 37)

Distance indicator display

Flash exposure compensation amount

(2) M Manual Flash

● The display will only show the settings currently applied.

● The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such

as and , change according to settings’ status.

● When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel

illuminated.

M : Manual flash

Manual flash output

(3) Multi Stroboscopic Flash

Multi : Stroboscopic flash

Number of flashes

Flash frequency

SYNC

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● Separately Sold Accessories

The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects:

X1T-O wireless flash trigger, FT-16S power & trigger control, Mini

softbox, White & Silver reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc.

Flash mode

: Group flash (radio transmission)Gr

Channel

: Radio transmission

wireless shooting

(4) Radio Transmission Shooting

● Master Unit

● Slave Unit

: Slave

: Slave icon

Firing group

FEC

● What’s in the Box of V860IIO Kit?

1. Flash Unit　2. Li-ion Battery Pack　3. Battery Charger　

4. Battery Charger Cable　5. Mini Stand　

6. Protection Case　7. Instruction Manual

● What’s in the Box of V860IIO (only flash unit)?

1. Flash Unit　5. Mini Stand　6. Protection Case　7. Instruction Manual

● 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

To load the battery, push the

1 battery compartment cover

downward and open it.

According to the triangle sign

2 on the battery pack, insert it

into the compartment until a white knob locks the battery with a click sound.

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● 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.

Battery Level Indication

3 grids

2 grids

1 grid

Blank grid

Blinking

To unload the battery, tap the

3 white knob and the battery

pack will pop out. Then close the compartment.

The battery level is going to be used out immediately. And the flash will auto power off in 1 minute.

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

Full

Middle

Low

Lower battery, please recharge it.

Attaching to a Camera

Attach the Camera Flash.

● Slip the camera flash’s

mounting foot into the camera’s hotshoe all the way.

Secure the Camera Flash.

● Rotate the lock ring on the

mounting foot until it locks up.

Detach the Camera Flash.

● Rotate the lock ring on the

mounting foot until it is loosened.

C.Fn

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 any flash button will wake up the flash unit. Setting as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after 60 minutes (adjustable, 30 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any flash button will wake it up.

Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended

when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO, Page 48)

Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by

default. Another option “30 minutes” is available.

(C.Fn-Sv APOT, Page 48)

Flash Mode: TTL Autoflash

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. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, etc.

* 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>.

● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture

and effective flash range 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:

Set the flash exposure

2 compensation amount.

● 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

3 to confirm the setting.

Press Function Button 2

1 < >. The icon < >

and flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.

● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.

● Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.

● Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15

consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

● Try not to use high-speed sync flash, for using this

function will reduce flash tube’s service life.

Note: In the wireless remote control mode, using high-speed

sync flash with Panasonic camera may occur out of sync.

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.

Flash Mode -- M: Manual Flash

Press < MODE > button so

1 that < M > is displayed.

Turn the Select Dial to choose

2 a desired flash output amount.

Press < SET > button again to

3 confirm the setting.

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.

Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting

In M manual flash mode, press Function Button 3 < > button 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

Press Function Button 3 < > button 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.

● S1 and S2 optic triggering and off camera high-speed

mode are only available in M manual flash mode.

Manual Off Camera High-speed Setting (Non-Godox wireless X system)

In M manual flash mode, press Function Button 4< > button to select high-speed mode and is displayed.

SYNC

S1/S2

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1. High-speed sync: press the <SYNC> button and is displayed

on the LCD panel. Press the OK button on OLYMPUS or

MENU button on PANASONIC camera to enter Flash Mode and

choose Fill-flash . Then, set the camera shutter.

2. Press OK button on Olympus camera or MENU button on

Panasonic camera to set second-curtain mode. And set camera

shutter after mode is displayed.

Shutter Sync Settings

2nd-C

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Set the flash frequency and

3 flash times.

● Press Function Button 3

< > to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.

● Press Function Button 4 < > 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.

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 <MODE> button so

1 that < > is displayed.

Turn the Select Dial to choose

2 a desired flash output.

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.

● 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.

MULTI

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

● You can set up three slave groups for TTL autoflash shooting.

With TTL autoflash, you can easily create various lighting effects.

● Any flash settings for the slave units on the master flash in

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 TTL /M /Multi / OFF flash modes when set

as a master unit. As a slave unit, V860IIO is compatible with Godox X1 series transmitter e.g. X1T-C(For Canon), X1T-N(For Nikon), X1T-S(For Sony), X1T-F(For Fuji), X1T-O(For Olympus or Panasonic).

Master Unit Setting

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.

Press < > button so that

1 < > is displayed on the

LCD panel. If < MULTI> is displayed, it means Multi mode is ON.

The backlight turns green

2 now.

● 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.

60-200

1/4

1/8

1/16

1/32

1/64

1/128

100

6-7

8-9

12-14

20-50

15-19

Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:

Flash output

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Slave Unit Setting

Press < > button so that

< > and < > are

displayed on the LCD panel.

The backlight turns orange

2 now.

Press Function Button 4

1 < > to choose the

group from M/A/B/C. Then, press Function Button 3 <MODE> so that the master unit can work in OFF/TTL/M flash mode. Choose one of them as the flash mode of master unit.

3. 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.

Press Function Button 3

1 < > and turn the

Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 32.

Press the <SET> button to

2 confirm.

2. Setting Master Unit’s Flash Mode

Press < > button to

2 switch to Multi mode.

Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

5. TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Master Unit Setting

● Attach a V860IIO camera

flash on the camera and set it as the master unit. (Page 40)

● M/A/B/C can be set as TTL mode independently.

Slave Unit Setting

● Set the other camera

flash as the wireless slave unit. (Page 41)

● The slave unit can be set

as A/B/C.

Check the communication

3 channel

● If the master unit and

slave unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel. (Page 41)

Position the camera and

4 flashes

● Position the camera and

flashes as the picture shows. (Page 44)

Check that the flash is

5 ready

● Check that the master

flash ready indicator is lightened.

● When the slave flash ready indicator is ready, the AF-assist beam lighting area will blinks at 1 second intervals.

Check the flash operation

● Press the master unit’s

Test Button< >.

● Then, the slave unit will

fire. If not, check whether the slave unit is put in the right position or not.

The slave unit might be out of order or fire an unwanted flash due to the nearby fluorescent lamp or computer screen.

● If the slave unit’s auto power off function is workable, press

the master unit’s test button to power it on. Please note that test firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular metering time.

● The effective time of slave auto power off is changeable.

(C.Fn-Sv APOT/ Page 48)

● By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will

not blink after the slave unit’s flash ready indicator is lightened. (C.Fn-AF/ Page 48)

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4. Wireless ID Settings

Change the wireless channels and wireless ID to avoid interference for it can only be triggered after the wireless IDs and channels of the master unit and the slave unit are set to the same. Press the <MENU> button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the <SET> button to choose OFF channel expansion shutdown, and choose any figure from 01 to 99.

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Setting <Multi>

1 stroboscopic flash.

● Press <MODE> button so

that < MULTI> is displayed.

● Setting the stroboscopic flash.

Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash

The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also be appeared on the slave unit automatically. The slave unit does not need any operation. Use the following settings to make wireless flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting.

● Flash Exposure Compensation （ / Page 37）

About Master Unit

Use two or more master units. By preparing several cameras that with master units flash attached, cameras can be changed in shooting while keeping the same lighting source (slave unit).

6. M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit.

Setting the flash mode to

1 <M>

● Press Function Button 4

< > to choose groups. Then, press Function Button 3 < MODE > to set the flash to M mode.

Setting flash output

● When choosing the state

of the group, press Function Button 2 < > to set the power output. Turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of the groups. Press the <SET> button to confirm.

Taking the picture

● Each group fires at the set

flash ratio.

Using a flash (master/slave) with a radio transmission wireless shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as TTL autoflash shooting. The basic relative position and operation range are as shown in the picture. You can then perform wireless TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to <TTL>.

7. Multi: Manual Wireless Flash Shooting

Transmission distance is about 100m.

● Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.

● 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.

You 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, for up to 5 groups.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

● Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups

● Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups

Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)

● Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

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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.

For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.

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.

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.

360

-7-90

● If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might

be too weak and result in underexposure.

● The wall or the ceiling should be a plain, white color for

high reluctance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.

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

1 by 90°.

Pull out the wide panel. The

2 catchlight panel will come out

at the same time.

Push the wide panel back in.

● Push in only the wide panel.

● Follow the same procedures

as for bounce flash.

● 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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1. 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 Wireless

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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 10 mm to 100mm (4/3 system). Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded for 7mm wide-angle lenses. Choose 4/3 or 135 system in the C.Fn-ZOOM.

In Manual Zoom mode, press the <ZOOM/C.FN> button.

● Turn the Select Dial to change

the flash coverage.

● If < > is displayed, the flash

coverage will be set automatically.

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.

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 7 mm.

● The catchlight panel will come out

at the same time. Push the

catchlight panel back in.

● The <ZOOM/C.FN> button will not

work.

Low Battery Warning

If the battery power is low, < >

will appear and blink on the LCD

panel. Please replace the battery

immediately.

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.

m/ft

APO

ZOOM

Sv APOT

BEEP

LIGHT

LCD

Sv LED

OFF

4/3

135

60min

30min

OFF

12sec

OFF

0~9

OFF

01-99

OFF

Distance indicator

Auto power off

Lens system

Slave auto power

off timer

Beeper

Backlighting time

LCD contrast ratio

Wireless ID

Wireless LED Lamp

C.Fn Custom Functions

Custom Function Signs

Function

Setting No. Settings & Description

feet

OFF

4/3 system

135 system

60min

30min

OFF

Off in 12 sec.

Always off

Always lighting

10 levels

Off

Choose any figure from 01-99

Off

1. Press <Zm/C.Fn> Backlight/Custom Setting Button for 2 seconds or longer until C.Fn menu is displayed. The “Ver x.x” in the topright corner refers to the software version.

2. Select the Custom Function No.

● Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function.

3. Change the Setting.

● Press<SET> button and the Setting No. blinks.

● Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <SET>

button will confirm the settings.

● After you set the Custom Function and press <MODE> button,

the camera will be ready to shoot.

4. In the C.Fn states, long press the “Clear” button for 2 seconds

until “OK”is displayed on the panel, which means the values in C.Fn can be reset.

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.

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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 over 10 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:

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.

There are some errors occurred during the upgrading

process. Please using the correct firmware upgrade

method.

Prompts on LCD Panel

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:

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

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

Technical Data

V860IIO

Olympus/Panasonic cameras

(refer to compatible camera models)

60 (m ISO 100)

190 (feet ISO 100)

10 to 100mm (4/3 system) or 20 to 200mm (135 system)

• 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

TTL autoflash and manual flash

Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments

(Manual FEC can be combined.)

High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds),

first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync

Provided (up to 100 times, 200Hz)

Master, Slave, Off

3 (A, B and C)

≤100m

32 (1~32)

Two red indicators blink

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

2413.0MHz-2464.5MHz

5dbm

Model

• Type

Compatible Cameras

Guide No.

(1/1 output @ 200mm)

Flash Coverage

Flash Duration

• Exposure Control

Exposure control system

Flash exposure

compensation (FEC)

Sync mode

Multi flash

• Wireless Flash (Optical transmission and 2.4G transmission)

Wireless flash function

Controllable slave groups

Transmission range

(approx.)

Channels

Slave-ready indicator

• 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

2.4G Wireless Frequency

Range

Max. Transmitting Power

of 2.4G Wireless

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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.

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 any 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 any 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.

● 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 TTL or modify the flash output.

Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.

● The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage. →Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash

coverage between 20 and 200mm, which fits medium-format cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.

● Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be

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.

Maintenance

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A. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

B. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

C. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Statement

Compatible Camera Models

This flash unit can be used on the following camera models:

● This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Olympus/Panasonic cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.

● Rights to modify this table are retained.

Olympus: E-M10II, E-M5II, E-M1, E-PL8, E-PL7, E-PL6,E-PL5, E-P5, E-P3, PEN-F Panasonic: DMC-GX85, DMC-G7, DMC-GF1, DMC-LX100, DMC-G85, DMC-GH4, DMC-FZ2500GK