Westcott FJ200 Strobe Manuale utente

FJ200 Strobe

User Manual

V1.0.3

7/09/2021

Contents

Contents 1

Introduction 3

Components (Included) 4

Important things to know before starting… 4

Reviewing Firmware Files 4

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation 4

Canon Continuous Mode 4

Flashes Per Charge 4

FJ200 Strobe: Body Overview 5

FJ200 Strobe: Control Panel Overview 5

FJ200 Strobe: LCD Display & Menus 6

FJ200 Strobe: Warnings 7

FJ200 Strobe: Firmware Updates 8

Installing the Firmware 8

FJ200 Strobe: Getting Started 9

Charging the FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery 9

Reinserting the FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery 9

DC Power Operation 9

AC Power Operation 10

FJ200 Strobe: Mounting 10

Mounting to a Light Stand 10

FJ200 Strobe: Attaching & Removing Modiﬁers 10

Connecting the FJ200 Metal Reﬂector & Compatible Modiﬁers 10

Removing the FJ200 Metal Reﬂector & Modiﬁers 11

Attaching an Umbrella-Based Modiﬁer 11

Removing an Umbrella Based Modiﬁer 11

FJ200 Strobe: FJ Wireless Communication 11

FJ200 Strobe: Exposure Modes 12

Enabling ‘TTL’ Mode Operation 12

Enabling ‘Manual’ Mode Operation 12

FJ200 Strobe: SYNC Functions 13

Enabling ‘Normal’ Sync 13

Enabling ‘HSS (High-speed Sync)’ 13

Enabling ‘Freeze Sync’ 14

Freeze Sync Flash Durations 14

FJ200 Strobe: Advanced Functions 14

Continuous Capture 14

FJ200: Settings Menu 14

Navigating the Settings Menu 14

Settings Options 15

FJ200 Battery: Performance and Care 15

FJ200 Battery Performance 15

FJ200 Charging & Life Expectancy 15

FJ200 Strobe: Technical Speciﬁcations 16

Warranty Information 18

Legal Information 19

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Westcott FJ200 Strobe. The FJ200 is the perfect companion to the

growing family of FJ series of wireless communication products; FJ400 Strobe, FJ80 Touchscreen

Speedlight, FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger & FJ-XR Wireless Receiver (all sold separately). The FJ200’s

multi-brand camera compatibility, extended ﬂash tube, and round head make it the ideal compact strobe

for practically any occasion. We know that you’re going to love it!

The FJ200’s ﬂash tube’s placement provides a more natural light output mimicking the big light in the sky

leading to more appealing catchlights in your subject’s eyes. It also evenly ﬁlls up cylindrical modiﬁers

from the center to the edge. The concept of a square peg and a round hole has never been ideal, so why

settle for that in your photography? Not to mention, it’s equipped with virtually the same features and

functionality as the FJ400, so the FJ200’s there when you need a strobe that’s a little more compact for

those on-location shoots.

One last thing and this is the important one. Don’t forget that Westcott HQ is based in Maumee, OH and

our team’s available to answer your questions, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm ET. We also have a community

of Westcott loyal users who are ready to share their tips-and-tricks via the Westcott Lighting Community

on Facebook during the week or on the weekend.

We hope you’re excited to get started with your new strobe because we’re excited to see what you

create.

Thank you for your business.

-Team Westcott

Components (Included)

●FJ200 Strobe

●FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery

●FJ200 Battery Charger & Cord

●FJ200 30° Honeycomb Grid & Clip

●FJ200 Gel Pack (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, & Diﬀusion)

●FJ200 Reﬂector (FJ200 Mount, 5")

●FJ200 Tilter Bracket

●FJ200 Flash Tube

●FJ200 Flash Tube Cover

●FJ200 Travel Case

Important things to know before starting…

Reviewing Firmware Files

Firmware updates will be made available on the FJ200 product page (https://www.westcott.com/4740)

to improve the performance of the FJ Wireless System. Please review ALL documentation that’s included

with each ﬁrmware download to ensure all of the necessary steps for preparation are complete before

installing the ﬁrmware.

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation

±3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) on the FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger or FJ80 Universal

Speedlight is independent of the Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) on the FJ200 Strobe. Meaning, a

change of the FEC ±3 on the FJ-X2m or FJ80 will adjust the light output in TTL mode, however, the

FJ200 screen will not indicate the FEC changes made on the FJ-X2m or FJ80. The FJ200 FEC can be

further adjusted ±3 on the light directly.

Canon Continuous Mode

When photographing in Canon Continuous Mode, two overlapping-squares will be visible on the FJ-X2m

& FJ200 displays and the FJ Wireless System will default to Manual Mode; disabling TTL and HSS

functionality. Exit Continuous Mode on the Canon camera to resume TTL and HSS functionality.

Flashes Per Charge

The FJ200 was designed to achieve 450+ full-power ﬂashes with every battery charge. Achieving this

requires that the screen intensity be set to MIN in the Settings Menu.

FJ200 Strobe: Body Overview

FJ200 Strobe: Control Panel Overview

FJ200 Strobe: LCD Display & Menus

FJ200 Strobe: Warnings

Caution

●IMPORTANT: During operation, the ﬂash tube, LED modeling lamp, and select components of the

FJ200 strobe temperatures will increase. Please use caution while using to avoid serious burns

or injuries.

●Use only with the Westcott FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery and/or AC Power Adapter and Cord.

●Do not touch the ﬂash tube, LED modeling lamp, metal reﬂector, metal snoot, and other metal

components and accessories after immediate use to avoid potential injury.

●Never leave unattended around children and/or pets.

●Keep away from ﬁre, water, and moisture.

●Do not submerge in water.

●Avoid drastic temperature changes before, during, or after use.

●Avoid direct skin contact with the ﬂash tube and LED modeling lamp when replacing the ﬂash

tube.

●Always remove the FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery from the FJ200 Strobe during travel/storage

to avoid accidental operation which could lead to overheating or permanent damage.

●Do not overtighten the tilter bracket tension knob.

●Ensure the FJ200 is securely mounted before use.

●Only use FJ200 compatible modiﬁers and accessories and ensure they are securely attached to

the FJ200 Strobe before use.

●Do not attempt to modify any Westcott products. Contact Westcott for assistance.

●The operating temperature range is 14-104°F (-10-40°C).

Dual-Stage Heat Protection System

The FJ200 is equipped with a self-monitoring system ensuring safe operation during continued

full-power use during a short timeframe. The monitoring system provides a staged automatic shutoﬀ

scenario;

●Stage 1: Once the strobe reaches an internal operating temperature of 131°F (55°C) the screen will

display a red [Bulb Icon] and the recycle time will increase to 2 seconds in eﬀort to cool the unit

while allowing for further operation.

●Stage 2: Once the strobe reaches an internal operating temperature of 167°F (75°C) the screen

will display a red [OH] icon and the unit will be inoperable for an estimated 10 minutes until an

adequate internal temperature has been reached to continue operation.

●Once the unit has cooled, the [OH] will disappear from the screen and it will then be safe to

continue operation.

FJ200 Strobe: Firmware Updates

The FJ200 strobe is designed with a USB-C port to allow for ﬁrmware updates only (no charging). Future

ﬁrmware updates could result in performance enhancements, modiﬁed menu options and menu layouts.

It is strongly suggested that you visit westcott.com/4740 to conﬁrm your strobe has the latest ﬁrmware.

Installing the Firmware

1. Visit westcott.com/4740 and scroll to the Support section. Find and download the latest

ﬁrmware ZIP ﬁle.

a. NOTE: Various browsers may automatically unzip the ZIP ﬁle. In this scenario, skip to Step

#3.

2. Unzip the ﬁle and open the extracted folder.

3. IMPORTANT: Read ALL FILES located in the extracted folder (i.e. README, Changelog, etc).

4. Ensure the F200 is OFF and cooled before removing the battery from the strobe.

5. Connect the USB-A to USB-C cable to the FJ200’s USB-C port.

6. Common operating systems will present the strobe as an external drive device.

a. NOTE: MacOS may display the external device on the desktop or in the Finder window.

7. Locate the .BIN ﬁle on your computer and drag the ﬁle to the F200 (external device).

a. NOTE: The ﬁle ending in .BIN will be the ONLY ﬁle copied to the FJ200.

8. Once the ﬁle has been completely copied to the FJ200, EJECT the FJ200 from the computer.

9. Remove the USB-C cable from the FJ200 and reinsert the battery.

10. Long press the Power | Test button on the FJ200 to initiate the ﬁrmware update and conﬁrm

installation was successful by locating the ﬁrmware text in the bottom right corner of the screen

during the start-up process.

IMPORTANT

●If FJ devices don’t display as an external device after being connected to the computer, then

please disconnect the USB cable from both devices, restart the computer, and restart the

ﬁrmware installation process.

●It’s recommended that the ﬁrmware update installation process be completed only when the

connected computer’s power level is ≥ 50%. Loss of power of any type during this process could

render the FJ200 inoperable and require professional repair.

●Removing the USB-C cable from the FJ200 without properly ejecting the FJ200 from your

computer could render the strobe inoperable and require professional repair.

●Depending on the operating system and the applications running, copying the ﬁrmware from your

computer to the FJ200 may take a few minutes and/or halt the copying process. Should this

happen, close the copy progress window and try again. Further copying issues may require the

computer to be restarted.

FJ200 Strobe: Getting Started

Charging the FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery

1. Ensure the FJ200 is OFF by long-pressing the Power | Test button until the LCD screen turns oﬀ.

2. Remove the battery from the FJ200 by sliding the release towards the rear of the FJ200 while

gently pulling the battery away from the strobe body.

3. Connect the FJ200 Charger Power Cord to the FJ200 Battery Charger and plug the cord into a

wall outlet. Wait until the AC Power LED indicator light turns red and the four battery LED

indicators to turn green before inserting the battery.

4. Align the gold contacts on the bottom of the FJ200 battery with the pins inside the FJ200

charger, insert the battery into the charger and gently press down until the battery locks into

place.

5. The battery is charged and can be safely removed from the charger when all four battery LED

indicators are full and stopped blinking.

6. Remove the battery from the charger by grasping the sides and gently pulling away from the

charger.

Battery Charger LED Indicator Light Colors

●Solid Red & Solid Green Indicator LEDs

○No Battery Inserted: The charger is plugged into a power outlet and ready to charge the

FJ200 Li-po Battery.

○Battery Inserted: The FJ200 Battery is fully-charged and ready to be removed from the

charger.

●Solid Red & Blinking Green Indicator LEDs

○Battery Inserted: The FJ200 Battery is successfully docked and charging.

Reinserting the FJ200 Lithium Polymer Battery

Reinsert the FJ200 Battery into the strobe by aligning the metal contacts on the bottom of the battery to

the pins inside the battery compartment on the FJ200, slide the battery release on the FJ200 toward the

rear of the unit, and gently press the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

DC Power Operation

1. Ensure the FJ200 battery has been fully charged.

2. Ensure the battery is securely inserted into the FJ200.

3. Turn the strobe ON by pressing and holding the Power | Test button until the start-up screen

appears. Release the Power | Test button.

AC Power Operation

NOTE: AC operation requires the FJ200 AC Adapter (SKU#4749); sold separately.

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