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FJ-X2m: Controls, Functions & Syncing 

Group Controls

 

The FJ-X2m allows control of 6 groups [A-F] of strobes via the trigger interface, while the FJ-X2m mobile 
app allows control of 10 groups [A-J]. 20 strobes can be assigned to a single group. There are three 
groups visible on the FJ-X2m screen and additional groups can be found by scrolling down on the 
Selection Wheel

. Next to each Group Letter [A-F] on the screen is the Exposure Mode and Group 

Exposure Box Icon that can be adjusted using the following steps. 

Change Exposure Mode 

1. Adjust the Exposure Mode by scrolling the 

Selection Wheel 

until the desired group is highlighted 

green. 

2. Repeatedly press the corresponding Group Selection Button to the left of the Group icon to cycle 

through the available exposure modes [-- (Off), TTL, M]. 

Change TTL Exposure Compensation 

1. Adjust the Exposure Mode by scrolling the 

Selection Wheel 

until the desired group is highlighted 

green. 

2. Repeatedly press the corresponding Group Selection Button to the left of the Group icon to 

select [TTL] Exposure Mode. 

3. Press the 

Selection Wheel

 to highlight the Group Exposure Box green. 

4. Scroll the 

Selection Wheel 

to adjust the exposure compensation between -3.0 to 3.0. [

NOTE

This compensation is independent of the onboard exposure compensation available on the 
FJ400.] 

Change M (Manual) Exposure Power Output 

1. Adjust the Exposure Mode by scrolling the 

Selection Wheel 

until the desired group is highlighted 

green. 

2. Repeatedly press the corresponding Group Selection Button to the left of the Group icon to 

select [M] Exposure Mode. 

3. Press the 

Selection Wheel

 to highlight the Group Exposure Box green. 

4. Scroll the 

Selection Wheel 

to adjust the manual exposure between 1.0 to 9.0. (

NOTE

: A long 

press of the scroll wheel will highlight the power setting and allow full stop adjustments.) 

Channel Controls

 

The FJ-X2m offers 16 available channels [00-15] for dedicated communication between your FJ-X2m 
Wireless Trigger and FJ400 Strobe without interference from additional FJ400 strobes being used by 
other photographers in the same area. 

Summary of Contents for FJ-X2m

Page 1: ...FJ X2m Wireless Trigger User Manual V1 0000 10 22 2019...

Page 2: ...4711 7 FJ X2m Powering Testing Locking the FJ X2m 8 Power On 8 Power Off 8 Test Fire 8 Trigger Settings Lock 8 FJ X2m Preparing Your Camera 8 FJ X2m Controls Functions Syncing 9 Group Controls 9 Chan...

Page 3: ...tion Button Options Screen 2 12 Mobile Applications iOS Android 13 Initial Setup 13 Turn ON Bluetooth on the FJ X2m 13 Connecting the FJ X2m to a Mobile Device 13 Warranty Information 14 Legal Informa...

Page 4: ...ate color temperatures throughout its entire 9 stop output range When paired with the FJ X2m Wireless Radio trigger you can say Goodbye to the need for multiple brand specific triggers The FJ400 and F...

Page 5: ...the FJ X2m Wireless Radio Trigger The FJ400 may work with your existing triggers however to achieve optimal performance of the strobe we strongly suggest using the FJ X2m Wireless Radio Trigger Both...

Page 6: ...FJ X2m LCD Display FJ X2m Settings Menu 5...

Page 7: ...mware 1 Visit fjwestcott com 4705 and scroll to the Support section Find and download the latest FJ X2m firmware ZIP file to your computer 2 Unzip the file Open the extracted folder 3 Read the Changel...

Page 8: ...he USB C port behind the rubber protection gasket 2 Plug the USB C cable into the FJ X2m 3 Plug the opposing end of the cable in any 5V power source 4 The estimated charging time is 2 hours FJ X2m Mou...

Page 9: ...oach to how their cameras interact with off camera lights A few adjustments to your camera settings are required for the FJ X2m and FJ400 to properly perform with your camera Below are a few settings...

Page 10: ...dly press the corresponding Group Selection Button to the left of the Group icon to select TTL Exposure Mode 3 Press the Selection Wheel to highlight the Group Exposure Box green 4 Scroll the Selectio...

Page 11: ...ions native to the camera model See Sync Normal section High Speed Sync HSS icon Flash operation allowing higher shutter speed synchronization up to 1 8000s See Sync HSS section Rear Curtain Sync icon...

Page 12: ...he Selection Wheel 3 Press the Selection Wheel to select the green highlighted option Turn the Selection Wheel to adjust the setting 4 Press the Selection Wheel or a side Group Selection button to con...

Page 13: ...pears on the screen Front Curtain Rear Curtain High Speed Sync HSS Menu Selection Button Options Screen 2 Access Screen 2 by pressing the Power MENU button once 1 Menu Button 1 Lamp icon Modeling Lamp...

Page 14: ...the bottom right hand corner NOTE Turning off the FJ X2m will also turn off Bluetooth functionality and the process above will need to be repeated upon the next start up Connecting the FJ X2m to a Mob...

Page 15: ...d from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for Westcott that can be identifi...

Page 16: ...Holland Rd Maumee OH 43537 Legal Information Westcott products are made to the company s traditionally high standards of quality and comply with all applicable government safety regulations and requi...

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