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Summary of Contents for Profoto D4 1200 Air
- Page 1 D4 1200 Air D4 2400 Air D4 4800 Air User´s Guide...
- Page 2 www.profoto.com...
- Page 3 Every single reflector and accessory creates its special light and the unique Profoto focusing system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors. Enjoy your Profoto product!
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European market, when product life has ended! www.profoto.com... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents System description ....................7 Profoto Air ....................7 Nomenclature ......................9 Functionality ......................10 Power supply .....................10 Lamp head configuration ................10 Energy distribution ..................10 Energy control ...................11 Modeling light ....................11 Recharging ....................12 Ready signaling ..................12 Synchronization ..................12 Remote sync and control ................13 Auxiliary functions ..................13... - Page 6 Miscellaneous....................23 Measurements...................23 Compatible heads ....................24 Old Profoto heads ..................24 Warranty .........................24 Regulatory information ...................25 World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum ............25 EU Declaration of Conformity ..................25 Unites States and Canada ..................26 F.C.C. and Industry Canada ..................26 Japan ........................27 www.profoto.com...
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Page 7: System Description
The integrated Air system offers a reliable radio sync and comfortable radio remote control – either with a Profoto Air Remote hand unit or with the Profoto Studio software for Mac or PC together with a USB cable or an optional wireless Air USB transceiver. - Page 8 Profoto Studio Profoto Studio is a software solution for both PC and Mac, which gives you full control of all your generators and heads from your computer. You can control each generator individually or group them to control multiple generators at one time. You can save customer lighting setups for use at a later time.
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Page 9: Nomenclature
17. Ready Mode Button Set Button 18. Ready Lamp and Test Button Auxiliary Functions Display 19. Modeling Light Button Lamp Head Sockets (A-D) 20. Modeling Light Indicators 10. Energy Displays (A-D) 21. Recharging Speed Button 11. Ws/f-stop Button and Recall/Save Button www.profoto.com... -
Page 10: Functionality
Display [10] will stop at the maximal value even if you try to increase the energy level. NOTE: Since the D4 Air works with separate capacitor banks for best color and f-stop stability, about 1/10 f-stop of the total energy may not be available at some settings when using two or more lamp heads. www.profoto.com... -
Page 11: Energy Control
In f-stop scale, the maximal energy (100%) is shown as 10.0. In Ws scale, the maximal energy (100%) is 4800 for D4 4800 Air, 2400 for D4 2400 Air and 1200 for D4 1200 Air. The Energy Controls [13] are used to adjust the energy levels for the corresponding head: • Turn the control clockwise to increase the energy in 1/10 f-stop increments and... -
Page 12: Recharging
The D4 Air generator can be synchronized with the camera in different ways: • The two Sync Sockets [4] allow the camera and a flash meter to be connected simultaneously. The 5 meter sync cable can without restrictions be elongated with a sync extension cable. Generators can be connected by means of the Profoto sync interconnection cord. • The Photocell/IR slave [5] will sense other flashes as well as IR signals from most IR sync transmitters. -
Page 13: Remote Sync And Control
The Profoto Air radio system is fully integrated in the D4 Air generator, allowing wireless remote synchronization and control. For sync/control via radio, the Profoto Air receiver in the generator must be activated and a radio channel must be selected. See Remote sync/control setup instructions on page 20. - Page 14 Wipe effect (Rear Curtain) Decimal Equivalent Recommended Delay Sync Time 1 second 0.98 seconds 0.5 seconds 0.49 seconds 0.25 seconds 0.24 seconds 0.125 seconds 0.12 seconds 1/15 0.0667 seconds 0.06 seconds 1/30 0.0333 seconds 0.03 seconds 1/60 0.0167 seconds 0.01 seconds www.profoto.com...
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Page 15: Test Function
(flash output) and risk of condensation when used in a warmer surrounding immediately. Do not expose any flash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electro-magnetic fields. www.profoto.com... -
Page 16: Additional Information
For example, if you connect the two plugs of an Acute/D4 Twin to the Lamp Head Sockets A and B [9] of a D4 1200 Air generator and select 600 Ws on both outlets, the flash duration will be just 1/2600 s instead of 1/1000s at maximum power with an Acute/D4 head. -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
7. Release the three buttons. Lamp head connection With Profoto’s special lamp head connection, heads can be connected and disconnected safely even if the D4 Air generator is turned on. Ensure that the configuration setting of the generator is correct. See instructions in section Configuration above. -
Page 18: Power Connection
2. Connect another sync cable from the flash meter to the free Sync Socket [4]. Sync via Photocell/IR slave 1. Activate the Photocell/IR slave in the generator by pressing the Slave Button [6]. Ensure that the button is lit. www.profoto.com... -
Page 19: Remote Sync And Control
(with an optional Profoto Air USB transceiver) or with a USB cable. For remote sync/control via radio, the same radio channel as for the Profoto Air device or software has to be selected and the group for each head shall be chosen. -
Page 20: Save And Recall Settings
1. Press the On/Standby Button [3] to turn off the generator. 2. The Power Indicator [2] will still be green, indicating that the generator is receiving power but is in standby mode. 3. Remove the power cable. www.profoto.com... -
Page 21: Trouble Shooting
Mains Socket [1] and to AC mains supply. Mains fuse defect. • Check the fuse. If the problem remains after replacing the fuse, contact your nearest Profoto service station. Dimmed modeling light Wrong head • Check the modeling light configuration and the mains voltage. -
Page 22: Technical Data
Technical data All data is to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. Specifications Specifications D4 1200 Air D4 2400 Air D4 4800 Air Energy 1200 Ws 2400 Ws 4800 Ws Energy Range... -
Page 23: Synchronization And Control
Yes (2.4 GHz) Radio Remote Yes, Air Remote (2.4 GHz) Radio Range 300m Computer Control With Profoto Studio Software (Mac and PC) via Air USB transceiver or USB cable Aux Functions Sequence, Interval, Delay Miscellaneous Digital Display Yes, f-stops, Ws, Aux functions and radio settings... -
Page 24: Compatible Heads
When equipped with a 220-240V/50Hz modeling light, PF, PB, Pro-6 and Pro-7 heads can be used at 220-240V/50Hz. However, Profoto does not recommend the usage of these heads with the D4 Air generator at 100-120V, because the fan will not work properly which may lead to overheating problems. -
Page 25: Regulatory Information
Range Devices). This band may be used in most parts of the world. Regional restrictions may apply. Note: Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote unit shall be operated and make sure that they are followed. EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act and Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) -
Page 26: Unites States And Canada
Les lettres ‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but que d’identifier ce qui suit comme le numéro de certification/d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada. Profoto AB Transmitter / Receiver MODEL: Profoto Air Sync PRODUCT NO: PCA5108-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air Remote PRODUCT NO: PCA5102-0000... -
Page 27: Japan
2.4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication 上記のとおり、電波法第 38条の 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行ったも のであることを証する。 This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38-24, Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law. R 202WW08109202 R 202WW08109203 R 202WW08109204 www.profoto.com... - Page 28 Profoto AB P.O. Box 1264 SE-172 25 Stockholm SWEDEN Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...
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