Westcott FJ-X2m User manual

FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger

User Manual

V1.1.0

7/01/2021

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION ON PAGE 4 BEFORE USING FJ WIRELESS EQUIPMENT

Contents

Contents 1

Introduction 3

FJ-X2m Universal Wireless Trigger (Included components) 3

FJ-X2m Universal Wireless Trigger with Sony Adapter (Included components) 3

Important things to know before starting… 4

Reviewing Firmware Files 4

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation (FJ400 & FJ-X2m) 4

Canon Continuous Mode 4

Full-stop Increments in Manual Mode 4

FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger: Overview 5

FJ-X2m: Warnings 7

FJ-X2m: Firmware Updates 7

FJ-X2m: Preparing Your Camera 8

FJ-X2m: Getting Started 9

Charging the FJ-X2m 9

FJ-X2m: Mounting the FJ-X2m 9

Hot Shoe Mount 9

Hot Shoe Unmount 9

2.5mm PC Port Connection [Output Only] 9

Mounting the FJ-X2m Sony Adapter (Product #: 4711) 9

FJ-X2m: Powering, Testing & Locking the FJ-X2m 10

Power On 10

Power Oﬀ 10

Test Fire 10

Trigger Settings Lock 10

FJ-X2m: Controls, Functions & Syncing 10

Group Controls 10

Change Exposure Mode 10

Change TTL Exposure Compensation 10

Change M (Manual) Exposure Power Output (Individual Group) 11

Change M (Manual) Exposure Power Output (All Manual Groups) 11

Channel Controls 11

Change Channels [CH] 11

Sync Functions 12

Available Sync Functions: 12

Change Sync Function 12

SYNC-X Mode 12

FJ80 Remote ZOOM Control 13

FJ-X2m: Options 13

Settings Menu 13

Settings Menu Options 13

Menu Button Selection Control 14

FJ-X2m: Menu Screens [Expanded Look] 14

Menu Selection Button Options: Screen 1 14

Menu Selection Button Options: Screen 2 15

Mobile Applications (iOS & Android) 15

Initial Setup 15

Turn ON Bluetooth® on the FJ-X2m 15

Connecting the FJ-X2m to a Mobile Device 16

FJ-X2m: Preparing Your Camera [Brand Speciﬁc] 16

Sony Mirrorless 16

Canon DSLR 17

Warranty Information 17

Legal Information 18

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Westcott FJ-X2m Wireless Flash Trigger. The FJ400 and FJ-X2m Wireless

Flash Trigger (sold separately) are a photographer’s dream combination. The performance of the FJ400

is one of the industry’s ﬁrst compact, portable 400 watt-second strobe that’s capable of recycling in less

than one second at full power, so you don’t miss the shot. It oﬀers the most full-power ﬂashes at 480

bursts to extend those on-location shoots when AC power isn’t an option, and it has accurate 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 FJ-X2m

have you covered with their multi-brand compatibility. This versatile unit oﬀers everything required by

professional photographers today to achieve lighting success - including TTL, HSS, Continuous Capture,

Freeze Function, and so much more. Enjoy!

FJ-X2m Universal Wireless Trigger (Included components)

●Product #4705

○FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger

○USB-A to USB-C Cable

FJ-X2m Universal Wireless Trigger with Sony Adapter (Included components)

●Product #4706

○FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger

○FJ-X2m Sony Adapter

○USB-A to USB-C Cable

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Important things to know before starting…

Reviewing Firmware Files

Firmware updates will be made available on the FJ-X2m product page (https://www.westcott.com/4705)

to improve the performance of the FJ Wireless System. Please review ALL documentation included with

each ﬁrmware download to ensure the necessary steps for preparation are complete before installing

the ﬁrmware.

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation (FJ400 & FJ-X2m)

±3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) on the FJ-X2m is independent of the Flash Exposure

Compensation (FEC) on the FJ400 Strobe. Meaning, 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.

Set the strobe display to show both the FJ400 Strobe FEC (large letters) and the FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger

FEC (small letters) by turning the M->TTL setting to ON in MENU 6 on the FJ400. Learn more about

accessing the FJ400 Menu Settings in the section titled Menu Screen #6 in the FJ400 User Manual.

Canon Continuous Mode

When photographing in Canon Continuous Mode, two overlapping squares will be visible on the FJ400

screen, 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.

Full-stop Increments in Manual Mode

While a Group’s power setting is highlighted green, a long press of the scroll wheel will highlight the

power setting and allow full stop adjustments via the scroll wheel.

FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger: Overview

Get the most out of your FJ400 Strobe by pairing it with 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 units operate at 2.4Ghz, ensuring communication

distances up to 985' (300m) unobstructed.

FJ-X2m: LCD Display

FJ-X2m: Settings Menu

FJ-X2m: Warnings

Caution

●Keep away from ﬁre, water, and moisture. Do not submerge in water.

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

●Do not overtighten the shoe lock wheel when mounting to the camera.

●Securely mount the FJ-X2m before use.

●Surrounding RF interference may aﬀect the communication performance of the FJ-X2m.

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

●The operating temperature range is 32-104°F (0-40°C).

FJ-X2m: Firmware Updates

The FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger is designed with a USB-C port to allow ﬁrmware updates and charging

ONLY. Future ﬁrmware updates may result in performance enhancements along with modiﬁed menu

options and layouts. Regularly visit westcott.com/4705 to conﬁrm your strobe has the latest ﬁrmware.

Installing the Firmware

1. Visit westcott.com/4705 and scroll to the Support section. Find and download the latest FJ-X2m

ﬁrmware ZIP ﬁle to your computer. (Note: Various browsers may automatically unzip the ZIP ﬁle. In

this scenario, skip to Step #3).

2. Unzip the ﬁle. Open the extracted folder.

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

4. Ensure the FJ-X2m is OFF.

5. Connect the USB-A to USB-C cable to the FJ-X2m’s USB-C port.

6. On the FJ-X2m, press and hold the 3rd Menu Selection button.

7. Hold the Menu Selection button, connect the USB-A to USB-C cable into your computer’s USB-A

port. The Wireless Signal Indicator light on FJ-X2m will illuminate red when your computer has

recognized the connection to the FJ-X2m. You may release the button at this time.

8. Standard operating systems will present the FJ-X2m as an external device.

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

9. Locate the .BIN ﬁrmware ﬁle on your computer and drag it to the FJ-X2m external device.

10. Once the ﬁle has been completely copied to the FJ-X2m, EJECT the FJ-X2m external device from

the computer.

11. Unplug the USB-A to USB-C cable from your computer and the FJ-X2m.

12. Long press the Power | Menu button on the FJ-X2m 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, please

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

installation process.

●Only attempt the ﬁrmware update installation process when the connected computer’s power

level is ≥ 25%. Loss of power of any type during this process could render the FJ-X2m inoperable

and require professional repair.

●Removing the USB cable from the FJ-X2m without properly ejecting the device from your

computer could render the trigger inoperable and require professional repair.

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

computer to the FJ-X2m 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.

FJ-X2m: Preparing Your Camera

An FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger is compatible with various brands of cameras to operate the FJ400 strobe.

Each camera manufacturer chooses a diﬀerent approach 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 to check out ﬁrst. We recommend referring to your

camera’s user manual for details speciﬁc to your camera brand and model.

●Set Silent Shutter to Oﬀ.

●Set E-Front Curtain to Oﬀ.

●Set Wireless Mode to On or Oﬀ (camera brand/model dependent).

●Set Red-Eye Reduction to On or Oﬀ (camera brand/model dependent).

●Set Exposure Compensation to 0 (zero) in-camera.

●Set White Balance to Daylight, 5500K, or Custom at 5500K (not Auto).

●Various camera models require you to set the Sync type (Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, HSS)

manually in the camera’s Flash Menu before the FJ-X2m Sync can be adjusted.

●Various camera models automatically adjust the Sync setting to HSS when HSS is enabled in the

camera settings, and the native sync speed has been exceeded.

●Ensure the camera’s battery level is above 25%.

●Ensure the camera contacts are clean and the FJ-X2m is seated correctly and aligned.

NOTE: Please ﬁnd additional brand-speciﬁc camera preparation on Page 14.

FJ-X2m: Getting Started

Charging the FJ-X2m

1. Access the USB-C port behind the rubber protection gasket.

2. Plug the USB-A to 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: Mounting the FJ-X2m

Hot Shoe Mount

1. Looking at the FJ-X2m screen, turn the Shoe Lock dial to the right.

2. Gently slide the FJ-X2m into the camera’s hot shoe.

3. Turn the Shoe Lock dial to the left to lock into place. Do not overtighten.

Hot Shoe Unmount

1. Turn the Shoe Lock dial to the right to unlock from the hot shoe.

2. It’s vital that the Shoe Lock dial be rotated entirely until it stops so that the set pin has retracted

into the base. [Failure to do this could cause permanent damage to the FJ-X2m.]

3. Slide the FJ-X2m towards the back of the camera to remove.

2.5mm PC Port Connection [Output Only]

The 2.5mm port (output only) can be used to initiate wired synchronization with third-party strobes and

triggers that oﬀer a synchronization port (input). [cables sold separately]

NOTE: The Westcott FJ-XR Wireless Receiver (#4701) is equipped with a 3.5mm plug which adds FJ

Wireless Communication to 3rd-party strobes equipped with a 3.5mm sync port (input).

Mounting the FJ-X2m Sony Adapter (Product #: 4711)

1. Slide the Sony Adapter (sold separately) into the camera’s hot shoe with the release button facing

the camera’s back.

2. Once the adapter is mounted, loosen the FJ-X2m’s Shoe Lock dial and slide the FJ-X2m onto the

Sony Adapter.

3. Turn the FJ-X2m Shoe Lock dial to the left to lock into place. Do not overtighten.

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