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Instruction Manual for PiXAPRO models including: GIO1 P, TTL Li-Ion Round Head Camera Flash, GIO1 P TTL Li-Ion Round Head Camera Flash
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DocumentDocumentTTL Li-ion Round Head Camera Flash PIXAPRO® LTD. Unit 5 Sterling Park Pedmore Road Brierley Hill West Midlands, DY5 1TB Tel: 0121 552 3113 Web: www.essentialphoto.co.uk E-mail: info@essentialphoto.co.uk Company Registration No. 07601334 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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. Foreword Thank you for purchasing this product. This GIO1 P camera flash applies to PENTAX 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: With round flash head to achieve soft, even and more creative light effects. It has a 2W LED modeling lamp, which can be used off the camera. 76Ws power output at the max step. 81 steps from 1/1 to 1/128. Pro 2600mAh Li-ion Battery-max.1.5s recycle-480 full power pops. Fully support PENTAX TTL camera flash. Workable as Transmitter or Receiver 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), FEC, FEB, etc. Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting. Support with firmware upgrade. Warning 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. - 01 - - 02 - 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. - 03 - Contents 29 Foreword 30 Warning 33 Name of Parts Body Control Panel Dot-matrix LCD Panel LCD Panel in Three Modes What's in the Box of GIO1 P Kit?Separately Sold 37 Accessories Battery 38 LED Modeling Lamp 38 Attaching to a Camera 38 Power Management 39 Flash Mode -- TTL Autoflash FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) High-Speed Sync Second-Curtain Sync 41 M: Manual Flash 42 Multi: Stroboscopic Flash 43 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission Wireless Settings Group Mode Selection Setting the Communication Channel Wireless ID Settings Scan the Spare Channel Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 50 Other Applications Sync Triggering Modeling Flash Auto Focus Assist Beam Bounce Flash ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage Low Battery Indicator 52 C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions 53 Protection Function 54 Technical Data 55 Troubleshooting 56 Firmware Upgrade 56 Compatible Camera Models 56 Maintenance - 04 - Name of Parts 01 09 02 10 04 03 11 05 06 07 Body 01. Flash Head 02. LED Modeling Lamp(01~10) 03. Wireless Sensor 04. Focus Assist Beam 05. Sync Cord Jack 06. Type-C USB Port 08 07. Battery Remove Button 08. Hotshoe 09. LCD Panel 10. Hotshoe Fixing Buckle 11. Lithium Battery 23 24 22 25 12 13 17 16 15 14 18 21 20 Control Panel 12. <MENU>Flash Menu Button/Locking Button 13. < >Wireless Selection Button 14. Select Dial 15. Set Button 16. ON/OFF Power Switch 17. < > Test Button / Flash Ready Indicator 18. <ZOOM> Focus Length - 05 - 19 Setting 19. <MODE>Mode Selection Button 20. < >Modeling Lamp Setting 21. <+/->Power Output 22. Function Button 1 23. Function Button 2 24. Function Button 3 25. Function Button 4 LCD Panel (1)TTL Autoflash Zoom : zoom display (Page 23) : Automatic : Manual(Page 13) TTL : TTL autoflash Focus length (Page 23) : High-speed sync (Page 12) : Second curtain sync (Page 12) Distance indicator display Flash exposure compensation amount The display will only show the settings currently applied. The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as SYNC and <M/A/B/C> , change according to settings' status. When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminated. (2)M Manual Flash M : Manual flash Manual flash output (3) Multi Flash Multi: Stroboscopic flash Number of flashes Flash frequency - 06 - (4) Radio Transmission Shooting Transmitter Unit (TX) Flash mode : Radio transmission wireless shooting What's in the Box of GIO1 P 1. FKlaisth?Unit 2. Lithium Battery 3. USB Battery Charger 4. USB Line 5. Charger 6. Mini Stand 7. Protection Case 8. Instruction Manual Receiver Unit (RX) :Receiver icon RX Firing group Channel RX :Receiver Note: The flash unit attached to the camera is referred to as the "Transmitter", and other flash units controlled wirelessly are referred to as "Receivers". LCD Panel in Three Modes Attached to the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Separately Sold Accessories The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: ST-IV P & ST-III+ P TTL wireless flash trigger, AK-R1 accessory kit for round flash head, etc. 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Transmitter Unit 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Receiver Unit RX - 07 - - 08 - Battery Features 1. This flash unit uses Li-ion 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 3.5 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 1 To unload the battery, hold down the battery remove button and push the battery downwardly to take it out. 2 According to the triangle sign on the battery pack, insert it into the compartment until a white knob locks the battery with a click sound. 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 Meaning 3 grids Full 2 grids Middle 1 grid Low Blank grid Lower battery, please recharge it. Blinking 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. - 09 - LED Modeling Lamp Press the Modeling Lamp Setting button to set the modeling lamp. Short press the Set Button to turn on or off the modeling lamp. When turning on the modeling lamp, press the MODEL button to control it. If is displayed by pressing MODEL button, the modeling lamp will be lit in firing. If is displayed, the modeling lamp will be off in firing. When turning the modeling lamp on, turn the select dial to set its brightness. There are 10 levels(01~10) for choice. MODEL ON/OFF Attaching to a Camera 1 Attach the Camera Flash. Rotate the hotshoe fixing buckle to the left and insert the camera flash into the camera's hotshoe. 2 Secure the Camera Flash. Rotate the hotshoe fixing buckle to the right until it locks up. 3 Detach the Camera Flash. Press the button and rotate the hotshoe fixing buckle to the left until it is loosened. 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 transmitter 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 receiver flash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any flash button will wake it up. - 10 - C.Fn Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-STBY, Page 24) C.Fn ReceiverAuto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option "30 minutes" is available. (C.FnRX STBY, Page 24) 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, modeling flash. * 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. 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. 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: 1 Press Function Button 2 Press the <+/-> button. The icon < > and flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel. 2 Set the flash exposure 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". 3 Press Set Button again to confirm the setting. - 11 - High-Speed Sync High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits. 1 Press Function Button 2 < SYNC > so that < > is displayed. 2 Set the camera shutter. With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range. To return to normal flash, press < SYNC > button again. Then < > will disappear. Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode. Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed sync flashes. Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. 1 Press function button 2 < SYNC > button so that < > is displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Set the camera shutter. Note: The second curtain sync function can only be achieved when the flash is attached on the camera (non transmitter mode). - 12 - M: Manual Flash The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/10th stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output. 1 Press < MODE > button so that < M > is displayed. 2 Press the <+/-> button and turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output amount. 3 Press Set Button again to confirm the setting. Optic S1 Secondary Unit Setting In M manual flash mode, press <S1/S2> 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. Optic S2 Secondary Unit Setting Press <S1/S2> 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 is only available in M manual 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. 1 Press <MODE> button so that < Multi > is displayed. CH 21 Gr CH Times Hz 2 Set the flash frequency and flash times. Press the Function Button 2 <Times> to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number. Press the Function Button 3 <Hz> to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number. 3 Press the <+/-> button and turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output. After you finish the setting, press Set Button and all the settings will be displayed. 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. Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed 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. 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. - 13 - - 14 - Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes: Flash Hz output 1 2 3 4 1/4 8 6 4 3 5 6-7 8-9 3 2 2 1/8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10 1/32 60 60 60 50 50 40 30 1/64 90 90 90 80 80 70 60 1/128 100 100 100 100 100 90 80 1/256 100 100 100 100 100 90 80 Flash Hz output 10 20-50 60-100 1/4 2 2 2 1/8 4 4 4 1/16 8 8 8 1/32 20 16 12 1/64 50 30 20 1/128 70 40 40 1/256 70 40 40 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission You can set up five receiver groups for TTL autoflash shooting. With TTL autoflash, you can easily create various lighting effects. Any flash settings for the receiver units(auto flash, manual flash and stroboscopic flash) on the transmitter flash in TTL mode will be automatically sent to the receiver units. So the only thing you need to do is to set the transmitter unit for each receiver group without any operation for the receiver units at all during the shooting. This flash can work in TTL /M /Multi/ OFF flash modes when set as a transmitter unit. Note: Even with multiple receiver units, the X series flash trigger can control all of them via wireless. In this user manual, "transmitter unit" refers to the camera flash on a camera and "receiver unit" will be controlled by the transmitter unit. Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting) Autoflash Shooting with One Receiver Unit TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Transmission distance is about 100m. Use the supplied mini stand to position the receiver unit. Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting. The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of receiver units, the surrounding environment and whether conditions. Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the receiver 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. Auto Shooting with Two Receiver Groups A B Auto Shooting with Three Receiver Groups C A B - 15 - - 16 - 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. Transmitter Unit Setting Press < > button so that < > is displayed on the LCD panel. Receiver Unit Setting Press < > button so that < > RX or < RX > are displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Group Mode Selection 1 Short press the Function Button 1 and <M> group can be changed in OFF/TTL/M. Choose one of them as transmitter unit's flash mode. CH 21 RX 2 Short press the <MODE> button to gain Multi mode. Gr CH Times Hz 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 transmitter unit and the receiver unit(s) must be set to the same. 1 Press <MENU> Button to enter C.Fn CH setting. C.Fn SSCTABNY CH 07 ID BEEP CLEAR Ver 0.5 2 In C.Fn CH, turn the Select Dial to choose channel ID from 1 to 32. 3 Press the Set Button to confirm. - 17 - 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 transmitter unit and the receiver 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. C.Fn Ver 0.5 SSCTABNY CH 99 ID BEEP CLEAR 5. Scan the Spare Channel To avoid the interference of using the same channel by others, this function can be used: enter the C.Fn settings and find the SCAN option. When setting it to START, it will scan from 1% to 100%. And the 8 spare channels will be displayed after the scan is completed. C.Fn SCAN CH ID BEEP CLEAR Ver 0.5 22 08 32 23 30 21 07 06 6. TTL Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Receiver Unit 1 Transmitter Unit Setting Attach a GIO1 P camera flash on the camera and set it as the transmitter unit. M/A/B/C can be set as TTL mode independently. - 18 - 2 Receiver Unit Setting Set the GIO1 P that to RX be controlled as the wireless receiver unit. The receiver unit can be set as A/B/C/D/E. Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Receiver Units When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of receiver units and set it as a single receiver unit. 3 Check the communication channel. If the transmitter unit and receiver unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel. (Page 17) 4 Position the camera and flashes. Position the camera and flashes as the picture shows. (Page 16) 5 Check that the flash is ready. To add receiver units, use the same steps as setting "automatic wireless flash with a single receiver unit". Any flash group can be set (A/B/C/D/E). When the number of receiver units is increased and the transmitter unit flash firing is ON, automatic control is implemented to make all groups of flashes fire the same flash output and ensure the total flash output up is to standard exposure. If the receiver unit's auto power off function is workable, press the Check that the transmitter flash ready indicator is lightened. 6 Check the flash operation. Press the transmitter unit's Test Button < >. transmitter 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 receiver auto power off is changeable. (C.Fn-RX STBY Page 24) Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Then, the receiver unit will The FEC and other settings that set on the transmitter unit will also fire. If not, adjust the be appeared on the receiver unit automatically. The receiver unit receiver unit's angle toward does not need any operation. Use the following settings to make the transmitter unit and wireless flashes according to the same methods with normal flash distance from the shooting. transmitter unit. Flash Exposure Compensation ( (Page 11) About Transmitter Unit Use two or more transmitter units. By preparing several cameras that with transmitter units flash attached, cameras can be changed in shooting while keeping the same lighting source (receiver unit). - 19 - - 20 - 7. 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 receiver unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the transmitter unit. 1 Setting the flash mode to <M>. 2 Setting flash output.1/2/3/4<M/A/B/C> Press Function Button 3 < Gr >. Turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of the groups. Press Set Button to confirm. 3 Taking the picture. Each group fires at the set flash ratio. Setting <M> Flash Mode You can directly operate the receiver unit to manually set the manual flash or stroboscopic flash. 1 Setting the receiver unit. RX 2 Setting flash mode to <M>. Press <MODE> button so that <M> is displayed. Set the manual flash output. (Page 13) 8. Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash CH 21 RX Gr CH Times Hz Setting <Multi> stroboscopic flash. Press <MODE> button so that <Multi> is displayed. Setting the stroboscopic flash. (Page 14) Other Applications Sync Triggering The Sync Cord Jack is a 2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter. Modeling Flash If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the flash continuously for 1 second. This is called modeling flash. It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the lighting balance. You can fire the modeling flash during wireless or normal flash shooting. To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire the modeling flash for more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow at least 10 minutes' break for the camera flash. Auto Focus Assist Beam In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult and get out as soon as the autofocus becomes correct. If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the "AF" to "OFF" on the C.Fn settings. If you find the auto focus assist beam does not light up, this is because the camera has got a correct autofocus. Position Center Periphery Effective Range 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet - 21 - - 22 - 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. -7-120° 330° If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure. The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture. ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 19-69mm (APS format) or 28-105mm (135 format). In Manual Zoom mode, press the <ZOOM> 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. Low Battery Warning If the battery power is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately. - 23 - C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash. C.Fn Custom Functions Custom Function Signs Function m/ft Distance indicator AF AF-assist beam STBY Auto sleep setting RX STBY SCAN CH ID Receiverauto power off timer Scan the spare channel Channel setting Wireless ID Setting No. Settings & Description m ft ON OFF ON OFF 60min 30min OFF START 01-32 OFF 01-99 m feet ON OFF ON OFF 60min 30min OFF Start to find the spare channel Choose channels from 01-32 Off Choose any figure from 01-99 BEEP LIGHT LCD ZOOM Beeper Backlighting time LCD contrast ratio ZOOM display ON OFF 12sec OFF ON -3~+3 APS 135 ON OFF Off in 12 sec. Always off Always lighting 7 levels APS system 135 system 1. Press<MENU> Button until C.Fn menu is displayed. The "Ver x.x" in the top-right corner refers to the software version. 2. Select the Custom Function No. Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function No. 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 <MENU> 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. - 24 - 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: Power Output Level Number of Flashes 1/1 30 1/2 +0.7 40 1/2 +0.3 50 1/2 60 1/4(+0.3,+0.7) 100 1/8(+0.3,+0.7) 200 1/16(+0.3,+0.7) 300 1/32(+0.3,+0.7) 500 1/64(+0.3,+0.7) 1000 1/128(+0.3,+0.7) 1/256(+0.3,+0.7) Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode: 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) 1/256(+0.3,+0.7) Times 15 20 30 40 50 2. Other Protections The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference: Prompts on LCD Panel Meaning E1 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. E2 The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 minutes. E3 The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance center. E9 There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please using the correct firmware upgrade method. - 25 - Technical Data Model GIO1 P Compatible Cameras PENTAX cameras (TTL autoflash) Power 76Ws (1/1 output) Flash Coverage 28 to 105mm(135 system) /19 to 69mm(APS 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 330° horizontally and -7° to 120° vertically Flash Duration 1/300 to 1/20000 seconds · Exposure Control Exposure control system TTL autoflash and manual flash Flash Exposure Compensation(FEC) Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Manual FEC and FEB can be combined.) Sync mode Multi flash · Wireless Flash Wireless flash function Transmitter groups Controllable receiver groups Transmission range (approx.) High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz) Transmitter, Receiver, Off M, A, B, C A, B, C, D, E (D/E group can be controlled by X series flash trigger) 100m Channels 32 (1~32) ID 01~99 Modeling flash Fired with camera's depth-of-field preview button · Auto Focus Assist Beam Effective range (approx.) Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet · LED Modeling Lamp Power 2W Color Temperature 3300K±200K · Power Supply Power source 7.2V/2600mAh Li-ion battery Recycle time Approx 1.5 seconds. Green LED indicator will light up Full power flashes Power saving when the flash is ready. Approx. 480 Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as receiver) · Sync Triggering Mode Hotshoe, 2.5mm sync line · Dimensions W x H x D 76*93*197mm Weight without battery 420g Weight with battery 530g 2.4G Wireless Frequency 2413.0MHz-2464.5MHz Range Max. Transmitting Power 5dbm of 2.4G Wireless - 26 - Troubleshooting If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. 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 transmitter. 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 receiver. 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 28 and 105mm or 19 to 69mm, which fits medium-format cameras. Firmware Upgrade The USB port is a Type-C USB socket. Type-C USB connection line is applicable. As the firmware upgrade needs the support of PIXAPRO G3 software, please download and install the "PIXAPRO G3 firmware upgrade software" before upgrading. Then, choose the related firmware file. As the product needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual of the newest electric version as final. Compatible Camera Models This flash unit can be used on the following PENTAX series camera models: 645Z K-3II K-1 KP K-50 K-S2 K70 This table only lists the tested camera models, not all PENTAX series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. Rights to modify this table are retained. Maintenance 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. - 27 - - 28 - FCC Warning 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. 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. *RF warning: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. IC statement: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. : This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Cet équipement est conforme à l'exposition aux rayonnements Industry Canada limites établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. - 29 - - 30 -