Godox FT433 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Instruction Manual

The GODOX FT433 is a TTL Wireless Flash Trigger designed to work with compatible GODOX flash units. It operates on a 433MHz wireless frequency and requires 2 AA batteries for power.

Important Safety Instructions

This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be operated by professional personnel only. All transport protective materials and packaging on the product must be removed before use. The following basic safety precautions must be followed when using this product:

Carefully read and fully understand the instruction manual before use and strictly follow the safety instructions.
Do not use damaged equipment or accessories. Allow professional repair technicians to inspect and confirm normal operation before continuing use after repairs.
Turn off power when not in use.
This device is not waterproof. Keep it dry and avoid immersing it in water or other liquids. It should be installed in a ventilated and dry location and avoid using it in rainy, humid, dusty, or overheated environments. Do not place items above the device or allow liquids to flow into it to prevent danger.
Do not disassemble without authorization. If the product malfunctions,
it must be inspected and repaired by our company or authorized repair personnel.
Do not place the device near alcohol, gasoline, or other flammable volatile solvents or gases such as methane and ethane.
Do not use or store this device in potentially explosive environments. Clean gently with a dry cloth. Do not use a wet cloth as it may damage the device.
This instruction manual is based on rigorous testing. Changes in design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Check official website for latest instruction manual and product updates.
Do not charge (unless it is a rechargeable battery), or disassemble the battery. Do not mix different types or brands of batteries or old and new batteries.
The warranty period for this device as a whole is one year. Consumables (such as batteries), adapters, power cords, and other accessories are not covered by the warranty.
Failures from improper operation are not covered under warranty.

Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation.

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing!

This TTL wireless flash trigger FT433 is designed to use with most popular cameras on the market. With built-in 433MHz wireless module, the transmitter FT433 can be collocated with the receiver FR433 to achieve longer transmission distance while greatly decreasing the interference.
FT433 can control upgraded Godox flashes such as AD200ProII, AD600ProII and AD600BMII, supports TTL flash/M (manual) flash /Multi flash, and HSS/first-curtain sync/second-curtain sync. Other features such as maximum flash synchronization speed up to 1 / 8000s, multiple channel control, stable transmission signal, together make it a perfect choice for professional photographers.
Transmitter FT433 C is compatible with Canon camera hot shoes.
Transmitter FT433 S is compatible with Sony camera hot shoes.
Transmitter FT433 N is compatible with Nikon camera hot shoes.
Restrictions: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s.
Compatibility: transmitter FT433 is compatible with receiver FR433, other models of flash triggers or receivers are incompatible.

Names of Parts

Transmitter FT433

Group Button 1
Group Button 2
Group Button 3
Group Button 4
Group Button 5
Function Button 1
Function Button 2
Function Button 3
Function Button 4
MENU Button
Magnification Button
Status Indicator Lamp
- Green: Focus (Camera)
- Red: Trigger (Flash)+ Shutter (Camera)
SET Button
Select Dial
TEST/Shutter Button
MODE·LOCK Button
LCD Panel
2.5mm Sync Cord Jack
USB-C Firmware Upgrade Port
Battery Compartment
Power Switch
ON: (Power On)
OFF: (Power Off)
AF Assist Beam Switch
ON: (AF Assist Beam outputs)
OFF: (AF Assist Beam does not output)
Hot Shoe
Hot Shoe Locking Ring
Focus Assist Lamp
Antenna

Please rotate the top antenna out using to ensure the signal transmission.

Receiver FR433

Antenna
USB-C Port
Indicator

Please rotate the top antenna out using to ensure the signal transmission.

Transmitter’s LCD Panel

Channel (32)
ID (99)
Camera Connection
Group Mode
Beeper
Modeling Lamp Master Control
Battery Level Indication
Group’s Modeling Lamp
Group
Icons of Function Button
Output Power Level
HSS Delay
means High Speed Sync
means Second Curtain Sync

Menu Display

Multi Groups Display

Single Group Display

Multi Groups’ ZOOM Display

What’s Inside

Battery Instruction

Battery Installation
Slide the battery compartment lid of the flash trigger and insert two AA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries (optional) separately to the correct polarities.Battery Level Indication
Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level during the usage.

Battery Level Indication	Power Status
3 grids	Full
2 grids	Middle
1 grid	Low
Blank grid	Low power, please replace it.
Blinking	<2.5V The battery level is going to be used out immediately (please replace new batteries, as low power leads to no flash or flash missing in case of long distance).

The battery indication only refers to AA alkaline batteries. As the voltage of Ni-MH battery tends to be low, please do not refer to this chart.

Power Switch
Install the battery correctly, slide the power switch button to “ON” to turn on the product, slide it to “OFF” to turn off.
Note: When not in use for a long time, please turn off the power to avoid power consumption.

Power Saving Mode Settings

1. Press the MENU button and turn the select dial to set the auto standby time in .
2. The system will automatically enter standby mode after 60sec/30min/60min of idle use. And the displays on the LCD panel will disappear. Press any button to wake up.
3. If you don’t want to set the power saving mode, select OFF.

Power Switch of AF Assist Beam

Push the AF assist beam switch up 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.
For transmitter FT433 S, you need to enter the menu to set AF, and select “MILC” for mirrorless cameras or “DSLR” for DSLR cameras.

Wireless Settings

Press the MENU button to enter menu interface.

Select

and press the SET button to enter wireless settings, turn the select dial to choose among CH, ID, DIST and GROUPS. Press the SET button and turn the select dial to set the corresponding parameters, then press the SET button again and turn the select dial to the next parameter.

CH	1-32	Channel selectable from 1 to 32
ID	OFF/1-99	ID off or 1 choosable from 1 to 99
DIST	1-100m/0-10m	Triggering distance adjustable from 1m to 100m or 0 to 10m
GROUPS	5 (A-E) /16 (0-F)	5 groups: A, B, C, D, E 16 groups: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F

Note: You can change the wireless transmission channel and wireless ID to avoid interference. The wireless channel, ID, and groups of the transmitter and the receiver units must be consistent before triggering.

As a Wireless Outdoor Flash Trigger
Take AD600ProII as an example:

Turn off the flash trigger, camera and flash, mount the transmitter FT433 on camera hotshoe, insert the receiver FR433 into the USB-C port of AD600ProII. Then, power on the flash trigger, camera, and flash.
Set FT433: Short press the MENU button and select < > to set channel and ID. Then short press the MENU button to return the main interface. Short press <MODE·LOCK> button to set flash trigger mode, turn the select dial to set
flash trigger level.
Set AD600ProII: Short press the MENU button, select wireless, then short press the SET button to turn on wireless, set the same channel, group, and ID to the flash trigger.
Press the camera shutter to trigger and the status lamp of the flash trigger turns red synchronously.

Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when setting the outdoor flashes of other models.

Mode Settings
Short press the group button to choose group, then short press <MODE·LOCK> button, the mode of the chosen group will change. Set the WIRELESS-GROUPS to five groups (A-E) and < > is ( ON ):

When displaying multiple groups, short press the <MODE·LOCK > button to switch the multi-group mode to MULTI mode. Press the group selection button to choose a group, short press <MODE·LOCK > button can set the MULTI mode to ON or OFF (–) Short press the group button to cancel the selection, then short press <MODE·LOCK > button can exit MULTI mode.
When displaying multiple groups, press the group selection button to choose a group, short press <MODE·LOCK > button to switch among TTL/M/–.
Note: TTL means auto flash, M means manual flash, — means off.
For FT433 C, short press magnification button to display single group, short press <MODE·LOCK > button to switch among ETTL/M/OFF. For FT433 S and FT433 N, short press magnification button to display single group, short press <MODE·LOCK > button to switch among TTL/M/OFF.

Set the groups to 16 groups (0-F):

When displaying multiple groups or a single group, there is only the M manual mode.

Screen Lock
Long press the <MODE·LOCK > button until “LOCKED” is displayed on the bottom of the LCD panel, which means the screen is locked and no parameters can be set. Long press the <MODE·LOCK > button for 2 seconds again to unlock.

Magnification Function
Switch between multi-group and single-group mode: choose a group in multi-group mode and press the button to magnify it to single-group mode. Then, press the button to back to multi-group.

Output Value Settings (Power Settings)

1. Press the group button to choose the group, turn the select dial, and the power output value will change from Min. to 1/1 or from Min. to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 step increments. Then, press the <SET> Button to exit from this setting.
Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) to choose all groups’ power output value, turn the select dial, and all groups’ power output value will change from Min to 1/1 or from Min to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 step increments. Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) again to confirm the setting.Multi-group displays in the M mode

Single-group displays in the M mode

Turn the select dial and the group’s power output value will change from Min to 1/1 or from Min to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 step increments.
Note: M means manual flash mode.Note: Min. refers to the minimum value that can be set in M or Multi mode. The minimum value can be set to 1/128 0.3, 1/256 0.3, 1/512 0.3, 1/128 0.1, 1/256 0.1, 1/512 0.1, 3.0 (0.1), 2.0 (0.1) and 1.0 (0.1) according to MENU-STEP.

Flash Exposure Compensation Settings

Multi-group displays in the TTL mode

Press the group button to choose the group, turn the select dial, and the FEC value will change from -3 to 3 in 0.3 step increments. Press the
<SET> button to confirm the setting.
Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) to choose all groups’ FEC values, turn the select dial, and all groups’ FEC values will change from -3 to 3 in 0.3 step increments. Press Function Button 1 (<ALL> button) again to confirm the setting.

Single-group displays in the TTL mode
1. Turn the select dial and the group’s FEC value will change from -3 to 3 in 0.3 step increments.
Note: TTL means auto flash mode, FEC means flash exposure compensation.

Multi Flash Settings (Output Value, Times and Frequency)
Conditions for setting the multi flash parameters: 5 (A-E) should be selected in the WIRELESS-GROUPS, and multi flash should be turned on. When displaying multiple groups, short press the <MODE·LOCK> button to enter multi flash setting interface.

In the multi flash (TTL and M icons are not displayed).
The three lines are separately displayed as power output value (Min. ~ 1/4 or Min. ~ 8.0), Times (flash times) and Hz (flash frequency).
Turn the select dial to change the power output value from Min. to 1/4 or from Min. to 8.0 in integer steps.
Short press the function button 1 (TIMES button) can change flash times. Turn the select dial to change the setting value (1-100).
Short press the function button 2 (HZ button) can change the flash frequency. Turn the select dial to change the setting value (1-199).
Until any value or three values are set, short press the <MODE·LOCK> button to exit the setting status.

Note: As flash times are restricted by flash output value and flash frequency, the flash times cannot surpass the upper value permitted by the system. The times that are transported to the receiver end are real flash time, which is also related to the camera’s shutter setting.

Modeling Lamp Settings

When displaying multiple groups, press the function button 4 button to control the ON/OFF of the modeling lamp.
Press the group button to choose the group when displaying multiple groups and the modeling lamp master control is turned on, press the function button 4 button to control the status of the modeling lamp: OFF (–), Percentage value (10％ -100％ ) or PROP (auto mode, changes with the flash brightness).
When the modeling lamp is in the percentage value status, long press the function button 4 to enter the modeling lamp brightness value setting interface, and turn the select dial to select the desired modeling lamp percentage value.
When displaying a single group, it is the same as the above-mentioned multiple groups display operation.

ZOOM Value Settings
Short press the function button 3 and the ZOOM value will be displayed on the LCD panel. Choose the group and turn the select dial, and the ZOOM value will change from AUTO/24 to 200. Choose the desired value and press the function button 3 again to return to the main menu.Note: Set the WIRELESS-GROUPS to 16 groups (0-F), the zoom value is unadjustable in both multi-group displays and single-group displays.

Shutter Sync Settings

FT433 C

1. High-speed sync: press the function button under <SYNC> and is displayed on the LCD panel.2. Second-curtain sync: press the function button under <SYNC> and is displayed on the LCD panel.

FT433 S

1. High-speed sync: press the <SYNC> button and is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode and choose Fill-flash . Then, set the camera shutter.
2. Second-curtain sync: press the MENU or shortcut Fn on Sony camera to enter Flash Mode and choose REAR flash . Then, set the camera shutter.FT433 N

1. High-speed sync: press the <SYNC> button and is displayed on the LCD panel. Set the shutter sync speed to 1/320s (auto FP) or 1/250s (auto FP) in Nikon camera setting. Turn the camera dial, and the shutter speed can be set to or more than 1/250s. Check the shutter speed through the camera viewfinder to confirm whether the FP high-speed function is used. If the shutter speed is or over 1/250s, it means the high-speed is booted up.
2. Second-curtain sync: press the flash on Nikon camera, and turn the main command dial until is displayed on the panel. Then, set the camera shutter.

Buzz Settings

Press the < MENU > button to enter the C. Fn menu, turn the select dial to , press the < SET > button to enter and turn the select dial to select ON/OFF turned on or off. Then press the < MENU > Button, return to the main menu.
When choosing ON, the beeper is turned on. When choosing OFF, the beeper is turned off.

PC Socket Settings

Press the <MENU> button to enter C.Fn menu, turn the select dial to < >, and press the <SET> button to enter PC socket setting to choose IN or OUT. Press the <MENU> button again to go back to the main menu.
When choosing IN, the camera will trigger the flash trigger.
When choosing OUT, the flash trigger will trigger the flash.

SHOOT Function Settings

Press the < MENU > Button to enter the C.Fn menu and turn the select dial to select <SHOOT>, then short press the <SET> button and turn the select dial to select one-shoot/multi-shoots/L-858, after that press the <MENU> button to return to the main menu.

One-shoot: When shooting, choose one-shoot.
In the M and Multi mode, the transmitter unit only sends triggering signals to the receiver unit, which is suitable for one-person photography for the advantage of power saving.
Multi-shoots: When shooting, choose multi-shoots, and the transmitter unit will send parameters and triggering signals to the receiver unit, which is suitable for multi-person photography. However, this function consumes power quickly.
L-858: The flash parameters can be adjusted directly on Sekonic L-858 light meter when collocating with it, and the transmitter only transmits SYNC signal. The main interface will only display L-858 when it’s turned on, all the parameters are unavailable to adjust since only the flash triggering function is available.

Bluetooth Settings

Bluetooth Switch: Short press the MENU button to enter the C.Fn menu, turn the select dial to select < >, then short press the SET button to enter the Bluetooth setting interface, choose BLUE.T.E then turn the select dial to OFF (turn off
Bluetooth) or ON (turn on Bluetooth), press the SET button to confirm the setting, the Bluetooth MAC code is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Bluetooth Reset: In Bluetooth settings interface, turn the select dial to turn select dial to choose “RESET” and short press the SET button to CANCEL (cancel the reset) or RESET (confirm to reset), press the SET button to confirm the setting.

APP Downloading
Scan the following QR code to download “Godox Flash” app. (available for both Android and iOS systems)

Set the flash trigger: Enter the menu to turn on the Bluetooth, the Bluetooth MAC code is displayed in the bottom right corner.
Set the app: Select < > connection in the app, enter the Bluetooth MAC code to connect to the flash trigger, enter the password (initial password 000000) to pair, return to the homepage after successfully connected.
The main interface will display < > after turning on the Bluetooth function.
Set the channel and ID of the receiving flash to the same as the flash trigger, the parameters of the receiving flash can then be adjusted in the app as follows.

Note: the APP can be used directly on the first installed device (smartphone or tablet). When changing to another mobile device, the light shall be reset before the normal usage of the APP.

MENU: Setting Custom Functions

Compatible Flash Models

Transmitter	Receiver	Flash models	Note
FT433	FR433	AD200ProII, AD600ProII, AD600BMII

Note: The range of support functions: the functions that are both owned by FT433 and flash.

Compatible Camera Models
FT433 C can be used on the following Canon series camera models:

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Canon series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
The main flashes of certain EOS R series cameras are abnormally overexposed during TTL high-speed sync flash.
Rights to modify this table are retained.

FT433 S can be used on the following Sony series camera models:

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Sony series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
Rights to modify this table are retained.

FT433 N can be used on the following Nikon series camera models:

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Nikon series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
Rights to modify this table are retained.

Technical Data

Transmitter

Receiver

Specifications and data may be subject to changes without notice.

The laser module information is as follows

Restore Factory Settings
Synchronously press the two function buttons in the middle for 2 seconds, the “RESET” is displayed on the LCD panel with CANCEL and OK options, choose OK and short press SET button, it will automatically return to the main interface after the restore factory settings are finished.

Firmware Upgrade
This flash trigger supports firmware upgrade through the USB-C port. Update information will be released on our official website.
USB connection line is not included in this product. As the USB port is a USB-C socket, please use a USB-C connection line.
As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G3 V1.1 software, please download and install the “Godox G3 V1.1 firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then, choose the related firmware file. The latest electronic version of the instruction manual shall prevail due to a firmware upgrade.

Attentions

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 hot shoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash triggers are set to the correct mode.
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.
Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.

The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless

Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in the 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.
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 lit), 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).
Whether the distance between the flash trigger and the flash is too close or not (<0.5m).
- Please turn on the “close distance wireless mode” on the flash trigger. FT433 series: Set the Menu-Wireless Setting-DIST to 0-10m.
Whether the flash trigger and the receiver end equipment are in the low battery states or not
- Please replace or charge the battery, ensure the flash trigger and the flash are fully charged.
The flash trigger firmware is an old version.
- Please update the firmware of the flash trigger, refer to the firmware upgrade instructions.

Warning

Operating frequency: 2402MHz – 2480MHz
Maximum EIRP Power: -0.96dBm
Operating frequency: 433MHz
Maximum ERP Power: -7.34dBm

Declaration of Conformity
GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd. Hereby declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and
Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states. For more information on DoC, please click this web link:
https://www.godox.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity/
The device complies with RF specifications when the device is used at 0mm from your body.

Warranty
Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safely keep it. Thank you!

Applicable Products
Applicable The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance lnformation (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items, giveaways, and additional accessories attached) are not included in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time, and the purchase date is considered as the date registered onthe warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide a valid warranty card. If you cannot provide a valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

The product or accessory has expired its warranty period
Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance, or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding,,g and damp environments, etc
Breakage or damage caused by a non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment.
The original identifying information ofthe product or accessory is modified, altered, or removed..
No valid warranty card
Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard non-publicly released software
Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident
Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once you encounter these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories, and software that is beyondthe warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support Information
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:

Godox After-sale Service Call +86-755-29609320(8062)

IC Warning

The device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in a portable exposure condition without restriction.

FAQs

Q: How do I change the wireless channel on the FT433?
To change the wireless channel on the FT433, navigate to the MENU settings and select CH ID. From there, you can adjust the channel number according to your requirements.

Q: Can the FT433 trigger multiple units simultaneously?
Yes, the FT433 supports triggering multiple compatible GODOXflash units in different groups. You can set up and control these groups through the DIST GROUPS settings in the MENU.

Documents / Resources

Godox FT433 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger [pdf] Instruction Manual
FT433, FR433, FT433 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger, FT433, TTL Wireless Flash Trigger, Wireless Flash Trigger, Flash Trigger, Trigger

References

User Manual

Godox FT433 TTL Wireless Flash Trigger

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