FOMEI Digital Pro X Studio Flash - PhotoRobot User Guide

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This user guide describes the main components and operation instructions for the FOMEI Digital Pro X Studio Flash System. The information aims to support PhotoRobot customers in the installation and use of Digital Pro X series studio flashes with PhotoRobot. It covers the main components and studio integration of the Digital Pro X 300, 500, and 1200 series.

Note: This assembly guide is a reproduction of official FOMEI documentation. PhotoRobot and FOMEI are official partners to ensure excellence in product lighting for PhotoRobot automated photography systems. For the official downloadable PDF version from the manufacturer, refer to the FOMEI Lights & Photography Website. 

Important: Before operation, ensure that the product is intact and that there are no missing parts. If there is any defect, please contact FOMEI directly. For warranty and maintenance information of FOMEI products, refer to the documentation provided specifically for your device.

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PhotoRobot - FOMEI Digital Pro X Setup & Use

The FOMEI Digital Pro X series 300, 500, and 1200 are high-tech, professional studio flashes compatible with PhotoRobot systems. Their unique, fast flash charging times ensure optimal performance in 360 and 3D photography. 

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Digital Pro X Control and Display

The following infographic details the main components of the Digital Pro X control and display.

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1. Protecting Glass
2. Modeling Lamp
3. Flash Tube (Check “H“ Mark)
4. Modeling Lamp Socket
5. Umbrella Holder
6. Rocking Holder
7. Photocell
8. Main Inlet
9. LCD
10. Remote Receiver Holder (Interface)
11. Modeling Lamp Fuse
12. Sync Socket
13. Function Buttons
14. Power On/Off S/W
15. Power Intensity Up/Down (Digital Encoder)
16. Modeling Brightness Up/Down (Digital Encoder)

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Operation Instructions: Infographic 1

Note:

A. The main power cable is to be connected to the Main inlet (Turn the Power S/W to ON)

B. When ON, the first screen will display as follows.

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How to Set the Flash Power Intensity (1)

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1. Increase / Decrease by 0.1 F-stop.

• Turn the digital encoder volume to the right to increase Power Intensity.
• Turn the digital encoder volume to the left to decrease Power Intensity.

2. Set Maximum Power Output Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) only once.

3. Set Minimum Power Output Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) two times.

4. Launch Restore Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) four times to restore the last Power Intensity value by the user.

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Functions of Modeling Light Feature (2)

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1. Increase / Decrease by 0.1 F-stop (Brightness of Modeling Light).

• Turn the digital encoder volume to the right to increase Brightness of Modeling Light.
• Turn the digital encoder volume to the left to decrease Brightness of Modeling Light.

2. Set Maximum Brightness of Modeling Light Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) only once.

3. Set Minimum Modeling Light Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) two times.

4. Turn OFF the Modeling Light.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) three times.

5. Launch Restore Mode.

• Press the Dial (Encoder) four times to restore the last Brightness of Modeling Light value by the user.

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Operation Instructions: Infographic 2

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Setting the Remote Systems - Wireless Holder (1)

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Note:

A. Operation of the Digital Pro X series flashes requires a wireless receiver to support control by remote controller and PC.

B. Attach the wireless receiver to the rear cover.

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Setting up Studio and Channel (2, 3, 4)

The Digital Pro X series has modes for both Studio and Channel.

Note: Each mode for Studio consists of 10 strobes (Channels).

Take for example a case in which the user wants to use two studio halls in the same area, and three Digital Pro X in each studio. In this case, it is possible to use Group mode to set up a group name (for example, “B”), and assign each group a unique Channel number. Refer to the three images and steps below.

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1. How to Change the Strobe Group Name

• Find the button “XB” (Infographic 2.2.).
  
  • Press the “XB” button and hold for at least 3 seconds.
  • The mode view to change a group name will display on the LCD screen.
  • To change the Group Name, turn the dial (Infographic 2.3.) to the right or to the left to scroll names, and press the “XB” button shortly one more time to confirm group choice.

2. How to Change the Strobe Channel Number

• Use the “XB” button (Infographic 2.2.).
  
  • Press the “XB” button and hold for at least 3 seconds.
  • The mode view to change the group name will appear on the LCD display.
  • To change Channel Number, turn the dial (Infographic 2.4.) to the right or to the left to scroll channel numbers, and press the “XB” button shortly once more to confirm channel selection.

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Operation Instructions: Infographic 3

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How to Set the ACS (Aperture Control System)

Note that after an initial exposure value has been set in the Digital Pro X, the device allows for precise exposure adjustments without the need for an external exposure meter. This enables the user to increase or decrease exposure value at any time using the device controls and the LCD display. The LCD display shows the exact exposure value, while the displayed value remains accurate as long as the relative positions and distances between subject, camera, and Digital Pro X remain unchanged.

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1. How to Check the ACS

• The LCD display indicates the current ACS status. 
  
  • When ACS is in standby mode, this status is shown on the screen.

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2. How to Reset the ACS

• Press the “XB” button (Infographic 3.2.) and hold for at least 3 seconds – the LCD will display the image below (left).
• Press the “XB” button once more – the LCD window will display the image below (center).
• By turning the dial (Infographic 3.3.) to the right or left, the user can reset the exposure value with exact data. However, to use this function, the user will have to first check the correct exposure value using the exposure meter. 
• After checking the exposure value with the exposure meter, the user inputs the exact exposure value into the Digital Pro X. Then, the user will no longer need to use the exposure meter as long as the relative positions and distances between subject, camera, and Digital Pro X remain unchanged.

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3. How to Input Correct Exposure Value

• The user should input the correct exposure value into the Digital Pro X when its Power Intensity (F-stop) is F1.1.
  
  • Choose the exposure value by turning the dial (Infographic 3.3.) to the right or left.
  • Input the exposure value after pressing the “XB” button twice.
  • For example, refer to the images above.

If the measured exposure value is 32.5 i-stop, enter this value into the Digital Pro X. Once the exposure value has been set, further exposure adjustments can be made directly on the device without using an external exposure meter for subsequent images.

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Operation Instructions: Infographic 4

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Other Functions

1. Photo CELL ON / OFF

• Press the CELL button one time. When the “CELL” icon on the LCD display appears highlighted with a solid background (filled in black), the Photo Cell function is active. To deactivate the function, press the CELL button one more time.

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2. Sound ON / OFF

• Press the SOUND (“SND”) button once to turn ON. When active, the “SND” icon will be highlighted. To deactivate it, press the SOUND button once more.

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3. Proportional (PROP) Modeling Light

• Switch the Proportional (PROP) ON / OFF modeling light setting by pressing the button once to activate, and again to deactivate. When active, the PROP button will be highlighted with a dark background.

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4. Continuous Modeling Light ON / OFF

• Use the CONTINUOUS (CON) button to switch continuous modeling light on / off. The button performance is the same as above.

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4. TEST Button

• Use the TEST button to check whether the flash tube is discharged.

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How to Set Up the Remote Controller

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Note:

A. The majority of the controls on the remote controller function the same way as the controls of the Digital Pro X.

B. There are only a few controls that differ between the Digital Pro X and the remote controller.

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1. “XB” Button

• The first function of the “XB” button is for the activity of each strobe (channel). 
• To adjust the functions for each strobe (channel), first select the strobe to be adjusted, and then press the “XB” button. This will allow for adjustment of the functions of the strobe (channel).
• The second function of the “XB” button is ACS mode. Press and hold the XB button for 3 seconds to activate ACS mode. In ACS mode, the flash output can be adjusted in 0.1 f-stop increments.

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2. “CELL” Button

• Switch Photocell ON / OFF

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3. “SND” Button

• Switch Sound ON / OFF

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4. “PROP” Button

• Press and briefly hold the “PROP” button to switch proportional modeling light with Power Intensity ON / FREE. 
• Press and hold “PROP” for at least 2 seconds to switch proportional modeling light Continuous ON / OFF.

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5. “TEST” Button

• Press the “TEST” button to check whether the flash tube is discharged.

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6. “STROBE OFF” Button 

• Use the “STROBE OFF” button to change the status of a strobe’s power s/w ON / OFF.
• Select a strobe and press “STROBE OFF” to turn ON / OFF.
  
  • For example, to turn a Digital Pro X flash ON / OFF, first select the GROUP (Studio) by name (i.e. “Group A”), then select the CHANNEL number, and finally use “STROBE OFF” to switch the group and channel ON / OFF.

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7. “SCAN” Button

• Press the “SCAN” button to scan for the total number of strobes connected to the remote controller.

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8. “POWER” Button

• Press “POWER” to switch the remote controller ON. 
• Note: The power to the remote will turn off automatically after 1-minute of no activity.

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How to Install the Digital Pro X Driver

During driver installation for the Digital Pro X series flashes, note the following.

A. Most of the basic functions of the Digital Pro X driver are the same as the functions of the Digital Pro X device.

B. Only a few functions differ between the driver and the device.

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1. Begin installation of the operating program.

• Double-click CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP_S2K3.exe to start the installation.

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2. Click “Next” to continue the installation procedure.

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3. Read and accept the terms of the license agreement, and click “Next” again.

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4. Select the destination folder to install the program, and click “Next”.

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5. Click “Install” to launch the installation wizard.

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6. Check the box “Launch the CP2l0x VCP Driver Installer” and click “Finish”.

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7. After successful download, check if “Silicon Labs CP210 x USB to UART Bridge (COM 3)” is installed on the Device Manager of your computer.

• Check via My Computer > Control Panel > Device Manager > Click “PORTS (COM & LPT)”

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8. Run the program “Lights Extended” and click the Lights Extended icon.

• The “Lights Extended” icon is located in the top-left menu of the interface. Click the icon to open a pop-up window, and then set the COM port number to match the one pictured above.

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9. Click the “Scan” icon to automatically scan for and detect the total number of strobes connected to each studio (group).

• After detection, all strobes connected via USB are ready for operation.

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A. Import

B. Save

C. Scan for Strobes

D. Change Strobe Name in “Studio List"

E. Change COM Port

F. Set Strobes’ Output

G. Set Up Modeling Light Output

H. Select Memory Format

I. Status Window

J. Power ON / OFF Icon

K. Photocell ON / OFF Icon

L. Strobe Sound ON / OFF Icon

M. Testing Icon

N. Modeling Light Free ON

O. Modeling Light PROP ON

P. Modeling Light ON / OFF

Q. Modeling Light Continuous ON

R. Modeling Light Continuous OFF

S. Select ALL Strobes.

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Information Labels

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Note that the information label with the cross-out bin means that within the European Union, the product:

• Must be collected separately in accordance with applicable electronic waste regulations at its end-of-life.
• This applies to the device and to all accessories marked with this symbol.
• Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.

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Final Notes

This user manual for the Digital Pro X Studio series flash is a reproduction of official resources from the manufacturer, FOMEI. For official documentation from the manufacturer and warranty information for your specific FOMEI device, visit fomei.com.