Locking Settings on FJ GearUpdated 15 days ago

FJ flashes and triggers offer locking options to avoid any accidental changes to your settings during a photo session. Locking units will stop the unit settings from changing, either at the flash unit itself or the host trigger.

Locking FJ Speedlights

A screen lock is available in Host, Client, and Speedlight modes for FJ Speedlights. When enabled, settings cannot be adjusted on the unit itself. In Client Mode, adjustments from a host or trigger will still take effect. In Host and Speedlight Modes, the touch screen will be disabled, but flash firing is still enabled.

FJ80, FJ80 II and FJ100 Speedlight

To enable, press and hold the home button.
When enabled, a lock icon will appear on the display.
To disable, press and hold the same home button.

FJ80-SE

To enable, press and hold the "M" button in the lower left of the FJ80-SE.
When enabled, a lock icon will appear on the display.
To disable, press and hold the same "M" button in the lower left of the FJ80-SE.

Locking FJ Triggers

Westcott FJ triggers also come with a locking feature that secures the settings on the trigger to prevent accidental changes to the settings. This feature is useful in high-volume shooting situations like School Pictures or headshots where the settings need to remain the same throughout the sessions.

FJ-T1

To enable, swipe down from the top of the screen and locate the lock icon. Within this setting, tap "ON". Press the back arrow to exit.
When enabled, a lock icon will be displayed under the Mode button.
To disable, double-press the power button.

FJ-X3

To enable, long-press the CH (Channel) button.
When enabled, a green lock icon will display on the screen.
To disable, long-press the same CH button.

FJ-X2 M

To enable, long-press the two leftmost round buttons below the screen at the same time.
When enabled, a green lock icon will appear on the screen.
To disable, long-press the same two leftmost round buttons below the screen until the green lock icon disappears.

Master Locking FJ Strobes

The Master Lock feature locks the power settings on the strobe unit and disables any power adjustment coming from the trigger.

This can be helpful if you want to adjust your power level on the strobe and not have it affected by manual power changes from the trigger(s).

Your FJ trigger will still synchronize the strobe to your camera, but power adjustments must be made on the strobe itself.

FJ400 II and FJ800

To enable, tap the menu button until the LOCK tab is displayed. Touch the tab and tap ON under Master Lock.
When enabled, a red lock with an "M" will appear at the bottom of the screen when the strobe power is displayed.
To disable, tap OFF

FJ400

To enable, press the Menu button until Menu 5 is displayed. Then, press the second button from the top corresponding with the "Z" with double arrows icon.
When enabled, the same double arrow "Z" will appear on the screen.
To disable, press the same second button of Menu 5 with the double arrow "Z".

FJ250 and FJ100 Strobe

To enable, swipe the tabs at the top until the LOCK tab is displayed. Touch the LOCK tab and then ON under Master Lock.
When enabled, a red lock with an "M" will appear at the bottom of the screen when the strobe power is displayed.
To disable, tap OFF within the same LOCK tab.

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