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Troubleshooting

If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.

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The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.

Clean the contacts.

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After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the 
flash is set as master.

The Camera Flash does not fire.

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The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.

The power turns off by itself.

Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to 
wake up.

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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.

Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.

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You used Manual Flash mode.

Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash 
coverage between 28 and 105mm, which fits medium-format 
cameras. 

Auto zoom does not work.

Set the flash mode to 

i-TTL

 or modify the flash output.

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject 

are illuminated.

With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. 
Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range 
displayed.

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The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.

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You used high-speed sync.

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The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.

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 

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.

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Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be 
detected.

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It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid 
continuous flashes if unnecessary.

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Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be 
reflected in this manual.

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Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized 
maintenance department which can provide original accessories. 

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If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is 
repaired by professionals.

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Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted 
regularly.

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This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported 
with a one-year warranty.

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Unauthorized service will void the warranty.

Maintenance

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D5

D4

D850 D500 D750 D810 D610 D800 D300S

D300 D7500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D5000 D3300 D3200 D3100

D3000 D200 D100 D70S D60

D90 D7100 D7000

Z6

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Summary of Contents for GIO1N

Page 1: ...ensure your safety and the proper operation of this product Keep for future reference TTL Li ion Round Head Speedlite for Nikon PIXAPRO LTD Unit 5 Sterling Park Pedmore Road Brierley Hill West Midlan...

Page 2: ...perature reads over 50 Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged 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...

Page 3: ...ash Shooting with Manual Flash RPT Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Other Applications Sync Triggering Modeling Flash Auto Focus Assist Beam Bounce Flash ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage Low B...

Page 4: ...tly applied The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4 such as and M A B C change according to settings status When a button or dial is operated the LCD panel illuminated M Manual flash Man...

Page 5: ...adio Transmission As a Slave Unit 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 07 08 What s in the Box of GIO1 N 4 USB Line 5 Charger 1 Flash Unit 2 Lithium Battery 3 USB Battery Charger 6 Mini Stand 7 Protection Case 8 Instruction...

Page 6: ...grid Blinking Attaching to a Camera Attach the Camera Flash 1 Rotate the hotshoe fixing buckle to the left and insert the camera flash into the camera s hotshoe Secure the Camera Flash 2 Rotate the h...

Page 7: ...Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default Another option 30 minutes is available C Fn Sv STBY Page 24 DisablingAuto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off camera C Fn STBY...

Page 8: ...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 1that is displayed...

Page 9: ...1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 1 256 1 8 14 30 60 90 90 90 2 6 14 30 60 90 90 90 3 4 12 30 60 90 90 90 4 3 10 20 50 80 90 90 5 3 8 20 50 80 90 90 6 7 2 6 20 40 70 90 90 8 9 2 5 10 30 60 80 80 1 4 1 8 1...

Page 10: ...n to 3 confirm 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 sla...

Page 11: ...standard exposure To add slave units use the same steps as setting automatic wireless flash with a single slave unit Any flash group can be set A B C D E When stronger flash output or more convenient...

Page 12: ...ce You can fire the modeling flash during wireless or normal flash shooting Sync Triggering Modeling Flash The Sync Cord Jack is a 2 5mm plug Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired syn...

Page 13: ...Battery Warning 7 120 330 C Fn Setting Custom Functions The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash m ft BEEP LIGHT LCD ID m ft ON OFF 12sec OFF ON 3 3 OFF...

Page 14: ...center There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process Please using the correct firmware upgrade method Prompts on LCD Panel E1 E2 E3 E9 Technical Data GIO1 N Nikon cameras i TTL autoflash...

Page 15: ...ge 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 PIXAPR...

Page 16: ...aler or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 limi...

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