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2. Press the corresponding

Group Selection Button

on the FJ-X3 or FJ80 Series’s MODE function

icon [HOST mode] continuously until

SLP

(sleep) appears on the transmitter and flash next to the

Group. NOTE: Any lights assigned to this Group will also enter

SLP

(sleep) mode.

3. Exit

SLP

mode by continually pressing the corresponding

Group Selection Button

or FJ80’s

MODE Function icon [HOST mode] until the screen displays

TTL

or

M

.

NOTE: It’s important that the Exposure Mode setting is updated from the FJ-X3 Wireless Transmitter or
FJ80 [HOST], otherwise, the flash unit(s) will re-enter SLP (sleep) when the next transmission signal is
received from an FJ-X3 transmitter.

Channel Controls

The FJ-X3 offers 32 channels [AU, 01-31] for reliable communication between your FJ-X3 Wireless Trigger
and FJ Wireless lights. This provides multiple connectivity options for users without concern of
interference from additional FJ Wireless lights being used by other photographers in the same area.

Change Channels [CH]

1. Quick press the

CH | LOCK Button

once to highlight the Channel Icon green.

2. Press the up or down arrows on the

Control Pad

to select the desired channel option [AU, 01-31].

3. Once the channel has been selected, quick press the center button on the

Control Pad

and/or

make no further presses to confirm the selected channel. The Channel Icon will turn white after 3
seconds.

NOTE

:

Enable [AU] (Automatic Channel Selection) by selecting [AU] from the available channels on the

FJ-X3 and FJ Wireless lights. While the middle

Selectable Menu Option

displays [CH], long-press

Last

Group Selection Button

on the FJ-X3 to engage communication between the FJ-X3 & FJ Wireless lights.

NOTE: Only one FJ-X3 in AU mode can operate an FJ Wireless Flash System.

FJ-X3: Syncing

Sync Functions

Front Curtain Sync [icon] – Standard flash operation with shutter speed limitations 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] – Flash operation for achieving trailing effects and shutter drag.

Changing the Sync Function

Press the

SYNC| MENU

repeatedly to select the desired Sync Mode.

Canon: 1/250s

Nikon: 1/320s

Sony: 1/250s

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Summary of Contents for FJ-X3

Page 1: ...FJ X3 Wireless Trigger User Manual v 1 2 0 10 13 2022...

Page 2: ...ngs 8 FJ X3 Firmware Updates 8 FJ X3 Preparing Your Camera 8 FJ X3 Getting Started 9 Charging 9 Removing Replacing the Battery 9 FJ X3 Mounting Removing 9 Mounting to a Shoe Hot Cold 9 Removing from a...

Page 3: ...Function 13 HIgh speed Sync HSS 14 Freeze Mode 14 X Sync Mode 14 FJ X3 Remote ZOOM 15 Remote FJ80 Series ZOOM Control Single Group 15 Remote FJ80 Series ZOOM Control All Groups 15 Enabling the Modeli...

Page 4: ...FJ X3 M Wireless Trigger you can say Goodbye to the need for multiple brand specific triggers The FJ Wireless System and the FJ X3m have you covered with their multi brand compatibility This versatile...

Page 5: ...Battery USB A to USB C Cable FJ X3 M Universal Wireless Trigger with Sony Adapter 4786 FJ X3 M Wireless Trigger FJ X3 Rechargeable Battery Sony Camera Adapter USB A to USB C Cable FJ X3 S Wireless Tr...

Page 6: ...Compensation 3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation FEC on the FJ X3 is independent of the Flash Exposure Compensation FEC on the connected FJ Wireless light Meaning a change of the FEC 3 on the FJ X3 wil...

Page 7: ...FJ X3 Wireless Trigger Overview 6...

Page 8: ...FJ X3 LCD Display Main Screen Settings Menu 7...

Page 9: ...performance enhancements modified menu options and improved menu layouts Please visit https www fjwestcott com firmware to confirm your FJ X3 has the latest firmware before using it FJ X3 Preparing Y...

Page 10: ...he battery cover 3 Remove the battery by inserting your finger into the half circle cutout above the battery and lean the battery forward Or turn the FJ X3 over and gently shake the unit over your han...

Page 11: ...ess Communication to 3rd party strobes equipped with a 3 5mm sync port input Mounting with the Adapter for Sony Cameras Product 4711 1 Slide the Adapter for Sony Cameras sold separately into the camer...

Page 12: ...repeatedly until the preferred camera manufacturer is selected Canon Nikon Sony Fujifilm RT Canon Olympus Lumix Panasonic 4 Once selected press the center button to confirm the selection 5 Long press...

Page 13: ...e Group icon to select M Exposure Mode 3 Press the center button on the Control Pad to highlight the Group Exposure Box green 4 Press the up or down arrows to adjust the manual exposure between 1 0 to...

Page 14: ...LOCK Button once to highlight the Channel Icon green 2 Press the up or down arrows on the Control Pad to select the desired channel option AU 01 31 3 Once the channel has been selected quick press the...

Page 15: ...rrow on the Control Pad until YES appears 4 Press the center button to enable Freeze mode 5 Long press the SYNC MENU button to return to the main screen 6 Front Curtain and Rear Curtain Sync now have...

Page 16: ...all groups A F 3 Press the Control Pad s center button to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM setting 0 5 4 Press the up or down arrows on the Control Pad to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM settings 5 Press the center button...

Page 17: ...he Settings pages 3 Press the Control Pad s center button to select the green highlighted option 4 Push the up or down arrows to adjust the setting 5 Press the center button or a side Group Selection...

Page 18: ...t c a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Westcott or d cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broke...

Page 19: ...rements In an effort to provide the best quality products possible we periodically make product modifications Actual products may not be identical to items pictured Future firmware updates may result...

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