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FJ400 Strobe: Wireless Control

Fully maximize the performance and features of the FJ400 by using the FJ-X2m Wireless Radio Trigger.
Read more about triggering the FJ200 from these devices by reviewing the individual instructions which
can be located on our

www.westcott.com

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FJ400 Strobe: Exposure Modes

Enabling ‘TTL’ Mode Operation [Requires FJ2-Xm Trigger, FJ80 Speedlight or compatible trigger]

Press Button 1 repeatedly until MENU 1 appears in the cyan square at the top right of the screen.

1. Press Button 2 until TTL appears just below the [CH] icon in the top left of the screen.
2. TTL mode is now enabled. While in TTL Mode, rotate the control dial to adjust the flash exposure

compensation of the strobe between -3.0 and +3.0 ( ±0.1 adjustments).

a. Press the Select button once to turn the flash exposure compensation value green and

have the ability to make an adjustment by ±1.0.

IMPORTANT: The flash exposure compensation selected on the FJ400 strobe screen is independent of
the flash exposure compensation controlled by the FJ-X2m Wireless Radio Trigger and/or another
compatible triggering system.

Enabling ‘Manual’ Mode Operation

1. Press Button 1 repeatedly until MENU 1 appears in the cyan square at the top right of the screen.
2. Press Button 2 until appears just below the [CH] icon in the top left of the screen.
3. Manual mode is now enabled.

a. NOTE: Manual mode does not require the use of a compatible wireless triggering system

and can be used with wired, optical, or wireless triggers limited to flash triggering.

4. While in Manual Mode, rotate the control dial to adjust the power output of the strobe between

1.0 and 9.0 ( ±0.1 adjustments).

a. Press the Select button once to turn the power output value green and have the ability to

make an adjustment by ±1.0.

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Summary of Contents for FJ400

Page 1: ...FJ400 AC DC Strobe User Manual V1 0 9 02 25 2021 PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION ON PAGE 4 BEFORE USING FJ WIRELESS EQUIPMENT...

Page 2: ...g the FJ400 AC DC Lithium Polymer Battery 9 AC Power Operation 9 DC Power Operation 9 FJ400 Strobe Mounting 10 Mounting to a Light Stand 10 FJ400 Strobe Attaching Removing Modifiers 10 Connecting a Bo...

Page 3: ...en 3 15 Menu Screen 4 16 Menu Screen 5 16 Menu Screen 6 16 FJ400 Battery Performance and Care 17 FJ400 Performance Sleep Modes 17 FJ400 LED Battery Status Indicators 17 FJ400 Charging Life Expectancy...

Page 4: ...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 FJ X2m have you covered with its mu...

Page 5: ...aning a change of the FEC 3 on the FJ X2m will adjust the light output in TTL mode however the FJ400 screen will not indicate the FEC changes made on the FJ X2m The FJ400 FEC can be further adjusted 3...

Page 6: ...FJ400 Strobe Overview 5...

Page 7: ...FJ400 Strobe LCD Display Menus 6...

Page 8: ...remove the FJ400 AC DC Lithium Polymer Battery from the FJ400 Strobe during travel storage to avoid accidental operation which could lead to overheating or permanent damage Do not overtighten the tilt...

Page 9: ...e file has been completely copied to the FJ400 EJECT the FJ400 from the computer 9 Remove the USB C cable from the FJ400 and reattach the battery 10 Press the Power Model button on the FJ400 to initia...

Page 10: ...the back of the battery and slide the battery down until it locks into place Removing the FJ400 AC DC Lithium Polymer Battery Ensure the FJ400 is OFF by long pressing the Power Model button until the...

Page 11: ...FF and has cooled for five minutes 2 Grasp the speedring attached to the modifier 3 Slide the strobe s speedring release away from the modifier 4 Rotate the modifier s speedring counterclockwise until...

Page 12: ...the flash exposure compensation value green and have the ability to make an adjustment by 1 0 IMPORTANT The flash exposure compensation selected on the FJ400 strobe screen is independent of the flash...

Page 13: ...1 250s or 1 320s HSS allows compatible cameras to achieve flash sync speed up to 1 8000s 1 Press Button 1 repeatedly until MENU 1 appears in the cyan square at the top right of the screen 2 Press Butt...

Page 14: ...n the sequence of exposures this individual strobe will fire Rotate the Control Dial to the desired number and press the center button and or wait three seconds to engage your selection a NOTE Your se...

Page 15: ...l M appears just below the CH icon in the top left of the screen 3 Press the Center Button on the control dial and rotate the dial to select a power setting between 1 and 4 NOTE 20fps is camera model...

Page 16: ...Icon Button 3 GR Wireless Group selection between the letters A J ID RT Icon Button 4 CanonRT ID values between 00 99 Canon Radio Triggers and speedlites can be synchronized with the FJ400 by selecti...

Page 17: ...settings via the trigger allowing only flash synchronization DELAY Icon Button 3 Enables Disables flash delay by the amount set with Button 4 Button 4 Rotate the command dial to set the time delay bet...

Page 18: ...lowing 4 lights 100 75 3 lights 74 50 2 lights 49 25 1 light 24 0 0 lights Detach battery and charge to full capacity FJ400 Charging Life Expectancy The average charge time is 2 5 hours from complete...

Page 19: ...Temperature Stability Normal TTL HSS 5500 K 150 K Freeze 5500 K 500 K E R 5 9 Mounting System Bowens S type Auto Multi Voltage Yes Flash Increments 1 stop and 0 1 stop Flash Modes Manual TTL Mask Func...

Page 20: ...es 300 AC Power Operation Requirement Battery Level 20 Charge Voltage DC 16 8V FJ400 AC Power Adapter Input Range 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 6A Output Range DC 16 8V 2A Power Cable Length 7 7 2 35 m AC Co...

Page 21: ...r external causes b damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Westcott c a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability...

Page 22: ...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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