Godox V1 Flash for and Panasonic - Manual (Page 15)

Troubleshooting
→ If the flash ready indicator lights up, but < > or < > is not
displayed in the view finder, check whether this flash unit is
securely attached to the camera hotshoe.
● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
→ Clean the contacts.
→ Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.
● The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
The Camera Flash does not fire.
● < > or < > is not displayed in the view finder of camera.
→ Wait until the flash is fully recycled and the flash ready indicator
lights up.
→ Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to
wake up.
● After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit
will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.
● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.
The power turns off by itself.
● You used high-speed sync.
● After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the
flash is set as master.
→ If the flash ready indicator does not light up after a long wait,
check whether the battery power is enough. If the battery power
is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please
replace the battery immediately.
→ Press any flash button to wake up.
Auto zoom does not work.
→ Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.
→ With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter.
Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range
displayed.
● You used Manual Flash mode.
→ Set the flash mode to TTL or modify the flash output.
● The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.
→ Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash
coverage between 28 and 105mm, which fits medium-format
cameras.
Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject
are illuminated.
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 Godox G3
software, please download and install the "Godox 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.
● Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be
detected.
● This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported
with a one-year warranty.
● Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted
regularly.
● It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid
continuous flashes if unnecessary.
● Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized
maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
● If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is
repaired by professionals.
● Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be
reflected in this manual.
● Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
Maintenance
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Compatible Camera Models
This flash unit can be used on the following camera models:
● This table only lists the tested camera models, not all
Olympus/Panasonic cameras. For the compatibility of other
camera models, a self-test is recommended.
● Rights to modify this table are retained.
Olympus: E-M10II, E-M5II, E-M1, E-PL8, E-PL7, E-PL6,E-PL5,
E-P5, E-P3, PEN - F
Panasonic: DMC-GX85, DMC-G7, DMC-GF1, DMC-LX100,
DMC-G85, DMC-GH5 , DMC-GH4, DMC-FZ2500GK