D4 1200 Air D4 2400 Air D4 4800 Air User´s Guide EN

This user guide is available in other languages at .com/support CN – 其他语言版本的用户指南可从profoto.com/cn/support下载 DE – Das Bedienungs-Handbuch is auch in anderen Sprachen verfügbar unter profoto.com/de/support ES – Esta guía de usuario está disponible en otros idiomas en profoto.com/support FR – Ce manuel d’utilisation est également disponible en d’autres langues sur profoto.com/fr/support IT – Questa guida per gli utenti è disponibile in altre lingue su profoto.com/it/support JP – このユーザーガイドはprofoto.com/ja/supportに他の言語でもご用意しています。 RU – Инструкция пользователя на других языках доступна на profoto.com/ru/support 2 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com Enjoy yourProfotoproduct! Enjoy lightwithonlyafewdifferent reflectors. yourown create the uniqueProfotofocusingsystemoffersyoupossibilityto itsspecial lightand creates singlereflectorandaccessory Every light. andadjustingtheirown unlimited possibilitiesforcreating extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers value Profoto’s expertiseinlightingandlight-shaping. Our cometo aroundtheworldhave Professional photographers Milan,New York, Town. TokyoCape to rental studiosandhousesworldwide, fromParis, London, and safety. For thisreasonourflashequipmentiswidelyusedin individual productcomplywithspecifiedperformance, quality extensive andstricttestingprogram. We each checkthat thempassan Before ourproductsareshippedwehave even yetbettertoolsforthemostdemandingphotographers. perfect light. we can offer pushes us is our conviction that What Air generator. For soughtthe morethanfourdecadeswehave usyour confidence by investing in a D4 Thanks forshowing Thank youforchoosingProfoto www.profoto.com

3 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 4 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com Safety instructions be exposed to excessive heat suchassunshine,be exposedtoexcessiveheat fireorthelike. installed)shallnot packorbatteries disconnect deviceshallremainreadilyoperable. (battery Batteries modeling lamporflashtube! couplerisusedasdisconnectdevice.The mainsplugorappliance The shaft initsreflectorhole. andlampheadwhenchanging Disconnectlampheadcablebetweengenerator time after being turned off. Do not touch modeling lamp or tube when mounting umbrella metal with highvoltage. are electrically charged for Equipment a considerable operates capacitors Generator or lamp head! connection!Only use Profoto extension cables! Do not open or disassemble generator beconnectedtoamainssocketoutletwithprotectiveearthing shallalways generator Mains powered WARNING –ElectricalShock –HighVoltage! with theflashsymbolarehazardouslive. personnel! modified orrepairedbyauthorizedandcompetentservice Warning - The terminalsmarked a lampintotheholderensurenottotouchbulbwithbarehands. Equipmentmustonlybeserviced, orthermallydeformed.Whenplacing shallbechangediftheyaredamaged or deepscratches.Lamps theireffectivenessisimpaired, tosuchanextentthat become visiblydamaged forexamplebycracks without suppliedprotectiveglasscoversorgrids. Glasscoversshallbechangedifithas in theunit.Donotconnectthisequipmenttoflashfromotherbrands. Donotuseflashheads water changesinhumidconditionsasthiscouldleadtocondensation equipment tohastytemperature objects filled with liquids,Do not place any such as vases, on or near the equipment.Do not expose the fields orinareaswithflammablegasesdust!Donotexposetheequipmenttodrippingsplashing. use. Donotplaceorusetheequipmentwhereitcanbeexposedtomoisture, extremeelectromagnetic for professional use! Generator, lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor photographic accompaniedtheequipment!Profotoproductsareintended ProfotoSafetyInstructionsisalways sure that safety. theinstructionmanualandaccompanying theequipmentbeforestudying Do notoperate Make SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! electronic equipment ontheEuropean market, when productlifehasended! disposalofwaste,local legalrequirements forseparate forinstance WEEE directivefor electricaland Equipment maybereturned toProfotodistributorsfreeofchargeforrecycling accordingto WEEE. Follow couldbeharmful totheenvironment.Equipment containselectrical andelectroniccomponentsthat Final Disposal with otherusers. Interferencecannotberuledout. accordingtolocalregulations.device isoperated The frequency spectrumthisdeviceisusingshared range.are followed, andsupplyvoltage temperature especially thoseconcerningoperating Makesurethe insystems.be takenwhenthedeviceisintegrated withinthisdocument allspecifications Makesurethat This equipmentmakesuseoftheradiospectrum andemitsradiofrequency energy. Propercare should lamp orflashtube! materials, etc. ordirectlyoverglasscover, overinletsandoutletsoftheequipmentventilation modeling byplacingfilters, fromlampheadbeforeuse!Donotobstructventilation Remove transportcap diffusing NOTICE –EquipmentOverheatingRisk supply! ofuserguideregardingpower corresponds withtechnicaldata formodelinglamp outhotparticles! voltage on rareoccasionsexplodeandthrow rated Makesurethat whenused!Donotpointmodelinglampsorflashtubestooclosestrong heat topersons. All lampsmay Do nottouchhotpartswithbarefingers!Modelinglamps, flashtubesandcertainmetal parts emit Caution –BurnHazardHotParts! Note aboutRF! Technical...... data Trouble shooting...... Operating instructions...... Additional information Functionality...... Nomenclature...... System description...... Table ofContents Synchronization and control...... Synchronization ...... Specifications Turn...... offgenerator andrecallsettings ...... Save Remote syncandcontrol...... Sync setup...... functionssettings...... Auxiliary Settings...... Power connection...... Lamp headconnection...... Configuration Petrol-electric...... generators ...... Flash duration f-stop stability...... Temperature...... function...... Memory Test function...... functions...... Auxiliary Remote syncandcontrol...... Synchronization signaling...... Ready Recharging...... Modeling light...... control...... Energy distribution...... Energy ...... Lamp headconfiguration Power supply...... Profoto Air...... www.profoto.com 22 21 17 16 10 23 22 20 20 19 18 18 18 18 17 17 16 16 16 16 15 15 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 9 7 7

5 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 6 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com ...... Japan F.C.C. Canada...... andIndustry andCanada...... Unites States EU Declaration ofConformity ...... information Regulatory Warranty...... Compatible heads...... Compatible World-wide ofRadioSpectrum...... Usage Old Profotoheads...... Measurements Miscellaneous ...... 27 26 26 25 25 24 25 24 24 23 23 and headsinupto sixgroups, onceinMastermodeorindividual groups. eitherallat control ofyourgenerators. The devicecontrolspractically aninfinitenumberofgenerators The smallandlightweight Profoto and Air Remotedevice offers remote synchronization Profoto AirRemote distances ofupto300m. The Profoto inallD4 Air radiofunctionalityisintegrated andworksover Air generators actual (seecameramanual fordetails). shortdelayofthe The very Air systemmakesitpossibletousetheshortestsynctimesof world-wide. radio channelsonthe2.4GHzfrequency band. The Profoto Air systemcanbeused and studiogenerators lamps. The Profoto Air system on one is of operating eight selectable Profoto andremotecontrolofflash Air isasystemforconvenientwirelesssynchronization Profoto Air • • • The D4 Air productfamilyincludes flashgenerators: thefollowing PC togetherwithaUSBcableoranoptionalwireless Air USBtransceiver. – eitherwitha Profoto Air Remote hand unit or with the Profoto Studio software for Mac or The integrated Air systemoffersareliableradiosyncandcomfortableremotecontrol bythepushofabutton. eachheadseparately anddeactivate possible toactivate use. adjustmentisdisplayedimmediately.All settingscanbedonedirectlyandevery Itis functions, auxiliary andintegrated theD4 technology issurprisinglyeasy to Air generator the lightcharacteristicspreciselytophotographer’s styleandneeds. Despiteadvanced technically perfectimages. adjustmentof toolsallows A widerangeofflexiblelightshaping andcolorstabilityoftheD4 The outstandingpower makesiteasiertocreate Air generator tomasterjobswithahigherlightdemand.time theyofferenoughpower depth-of-field. pictureswithashallow techniques to create large At thesame preciselightadjustments,f-stop incrementsallows theuseofhighISOspeedsandeven changes.plug orun-pluglampheadsforpower rangeinfullor1/10 The 8f-stoppower oneD4 that generators, canbeusedlikefourseparate Air generator withouttheneedto offers aflexible, distributiontoallfourlampsockets. fullyasymmetricenergy This means The ProfotoD4 andprecise. isextremelyversatile Air flashgenerator The D4 Air generator System description D4 4800 Air D4 2400 Air D4 1200 Air D4 www.profoto.com

7 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 8 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com camerasystemsfromPhaseOneandMamiya.medium format technology. Itenableswirelessflashtriggerforsyncspeedsupto1/1600swithselected The PhaseOne/ V-Grip Air isaverticalcameragripwithbuilt-inProfoto Air Phase One/Mamiya V-Grip Air software, as300m/1000ft(freelineofsight). controlofyourlightfromasfaraway allows The Profoto Air USBdevice isaUSB2.0transceiver that, togetherwiththeProfotoStudio Profoto AirUSB via theProfoto Air USBtransceiver. The D4 canbeconnectedtothePC/MaceitherwithaUSBcableorwirelessly Air generator time. alater customer lightingsetupsforuseat onetime. at individually orgroupthemtocontrolmultiplegenerators You cansave andheadsfromyourcomputer.of allyourgenerators You cancontroleachgenerator Profoto StudioisasoftwaresolutionforbothPCandMac, whichgivesyoufullcontrol Profoto Studio the remotecontrollability. astheProfoto foraninfinitenumberofgenerators synchronization Air Remote, butwithout The smallandlightweightProfoto Air Syncdeviceoffersthesameremoteflash Profoto AirSync 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Nomenclature

Recall/Save Button Recall/Save Ws/f-stop Buttonand Displays(A-D) Energy Lamp HeadSockets(A-D) FunctionsDisplay Auxiliary Set Button Button Slave Photocell/IR slave Sync Sockets On/Standby Button Power Indicator Mains Socket

~50-60 Hz MODEL HEAD/ USB 15 1 12

100-120V 200-240V 10 13 POWER 9 BUZZ BEEP DIM 2 16 MODEL HEAD/ B ON 3 READY 17 4 Ws/f-stop RECALL/ MASTER SYNC TEST 18 14 11 SA VE 5 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 4

MODEL 19 SL Recharging SpeedButton Modeling LightIndicators Modeling LightButton Lampand Ready Test Button ModeButton Ready ModeIndicators Ready USB Port Master Button Controls(A-D) Energy Head/Model Buttons(A-D) 6 A VE MODEL HEAD/ C ½ PROP PROP MA 20 SE X 13 10 T 9 AUX 7 12 F AST 21 8 MODEL HEAD/ D www.profoto.com

9 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 10 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air NOTE: level. toincrease theenergy themaximalvalueevenifyoutry Display [10]willstopat maximal; whentheupperlimitisreached, inthe Energy levelsettingshown theenergy heads isofcourse100%. levelsettingthan the Itis notpossibletoselectahigherenergy When twoormorelampheadsare connected, levelintotalforall themaximalenergy with oneheadconnectedtosocketD, 25%canbereleased. head. With oneheadconnectedtosocketC, canbereleasedand 50%ofthe totalenergy toonelamp (100%) ofthegenerator These socketscanbeusedtoreleasethetotalenergy When onlyonelamp head isused, itshouldbeconnected to LampHead Socket A orB[9]. sockets. deactivated. Non-usedsocketsareautomatically The D4 offersaflexible,Air generator distributiontoallfourlamp fullyasymmetricenergy distribution Energy THE MAINS VOLTAGE BEFORECONNECTING A FLASHHEAD! PLEASE CHECK THE CONFIGURATION OF THE GENERATOR, THE MODELINGLAMPS AND 200-240V markets. 100V markets, 120Vmodelinglampsin110-120Vmarketsand240V correspondtothelocalmainsvoltage:modeling lampsthat 100Vmodelinglampsin When theD4 Air isconfiguredforthe Acute/D4 seriesofheads, itisimportanttouse –worldwide. generator modeling lampwhenusingProheads. correctlybythe The modelinglightispowered When the D4 Air isconfigured for the Pro series of heads, there is noneed to change the the Pro series of heads. 17. is easily changed; see instructions on page The configuration Acute/D4 seriesortheProofheads. with iscompatibility The defaultconfiguration The D4 witheitherthe –becompatible isdesignedto–byconfiguration Air generator Lamp headconfiguration unwind allcableifanextensionisused. cable, the power household extension cables to elongate Never use ordinary since they may overheat. Always WARNING: andfrequency tothevoltage sensesandadapts supplied. automatically The D4 canbeconnectedto100-240VAC,Air generator 50-60Hz. The generator Power supply Functionality energy may not be available at somesettingswhenusingtwoormorelampheads. at maynotbeavailable energy Since theD4 banksforbestcolorandf-stopstability, capacitor Air workswithseparate about1/10 f-stop ofthetotal www.profoto.com The Modeling Light Indicators [20] show thecurrentmodeling lightsetting. [20]show The Modeling LightIndicators • • • • alternatives: modelinglight The ModelingLightButton[19]isusedtoselectoneofthefollowing lifetime ofthehalogenlamps. themodelinglightsstartwithaslightdelay.This meansthat The D4 hasasoftstartfunctionofthemodeling light,Air generator whichextendsthe thesametime. The ModelingLightButton[19]isusedtoturnon/offallthemodelinglightsat The Head/ModelButtons A-D [12]are usedtoturnon/offthecorrespondingmodelinglight. Modeling light levelislowered. whentheenergy discharge thegenerator hasautodumpfunctionality,Since thegenerator thereisnoneedtotriggeraflash levelsettingisreached. themaximalenergy that A doublebeepindicates • • • levelsforthecorrespondinghead: Controls[13]areusedtoadjusttheenergy The Energy (100%)is4800forD4 energy Air, 2400forD4 Air and1200forD4 Air. In f-stopscale, as10.0. (100%)isshown themaximalenergy In Ws scale, themaximal scale, pressthe Ws/f-stop Button[11]. levelisbydefaultdisplayedinf-stopscale.The energy To levelin theenergy show Ws Displays intheEnergy levelforeachheadisshown The selectedenergy A-D [10]. control Energy

D4 4800 Air shallbesettoPROPandaD42400 Air to½PROPwhenusedtogether. of theheads. ofdifferentsizes.This isusefulwhenmixinggenerators For example, a ½ PROP: The modeling light intensity will be proportional tolevel half setting the energy level oftheheadwithhighestenergy.proportional totheenergy get maximalintensity. The modelinglightintensityfortherestof theheadswillbe MAX PROP: level setting will The modeling light for the head with the highest energy setting ofthecorrespondingheads. PROP: level The intensityofthemodelinglightswillbeproportionaltoenergy settings oftheheads. MAX: The modeling lamps will get maximal intensity, level regardless of the energy oftheactiveheads. Control[10]ofany Master Button[14]andusetheEnergy To thesametime, levelforallheadsat adjusttheenergy the pressandholddown in 1f-stopincrementsandcounter-clockwise todecreasetheenergy. thecontrolandturnclockwisePress andholddown toincreasetheenergy counter-clockwise todecrease theenergy. Turn thecontrolclockwise in1/10f-stopincrementsand toincreasetheenergy www.profoto.com 11 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 12 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com • • • The D4 canbesynchronizedwiththe cameraindifferentways: Air generator Synchronization signalingsetting. thecurrentready [16]show ModeIndicators The Ready • • • • • • alternatives: signaling ready Mode Button [17]isusedtoselect one of thefollowing The Ready iscompleted. whentherechargingofgenerator signalingisusedtoindicate Ready Ready signaling charging. Ifyoutry, noflashwasreleased. that alongbeepwillindicate To prevent incorrect exposures, is it is not possible to release a flash while the generator toflash. isfullychargedandready Lamp[18]willturnonwhenthegenerator The whiteReady • • The rechargingspeediscontrolledbypressingtheRechargingSpeedButton[21]: Recharging below. viatheProfoto Synchronization Air radiosystem, seesection Remotesyncandcontrol (unlit button)thePhotocell/IR slave. sync transmitters. (lit button)anddeactivate Button[6]is usedtoactivate The Slave [5] will senseotherflashesaswellIRsignalsfrommost The Photocell/IRslave interconnection cord. a sync extension cable. can be connected by means of the Profoto sync Generators simultaneously. with The 5metersynccablecanwithoutrestrictionsbeelongated thecameraandaflashmetertobeconnected The twoSyncSockets[4]allow “beeps” isbeingcharged. thegenerator that willindicate BUZZ-DIM: The modelinglightwillbeturnedoffandanaudiblesignalwithseveral iscompleted. thechargingofgenerator that and ashortaudiblesignalwillindicate BEEP-DIM: isbeingcharged The modelinglightwillbeturnedoffwhilethegenerator charged. BUZZ: An audiblesignalwithseveral “beeps” isbeing thegenerator that willindicate completed. BEEP: is thechargingofgenerator that A shortaudiblesignalwillindicate DIM: isbeingcharged. The modelinglightwillbeturnedoffwhilethegenerator OFF: signal. Noready When theRechargingSpeedButton[21]islit, therechargingwillbefaster. fuses. weak orunknown speed. isconnectedtomainssupplywith whenthegenerator Selectthisalternative When the Recharging Speed Button [21] is unlit, will recycle the generator normal at • • • • functions: The D4 auxiliary offersthefollowing Air generator functions Auxiliary • • For bestradiooperation, tothefollowing: payattention onthesamewidely used2.4GHzfrequencyand otherradioequipmentoperating band. usingProfoto is notinterferedbyotherphotographers Air, orby WLAN andBluetoothdevices functionality. The large number of radio channels makes it possible to select a channel that The frequencies are evenlyspreadover the entirefrequency band, tooptimize reliable The Profoto overeightspecific frequencies inthe2.4GHzband.Air systemoperates radio channelmustbeselected. 20. SeeRemotesync/controlsetupinstructionsonpage For sync/control via radio, the Profoto and a mustAir be receiveractivated in the generator andcontrol.remote synchronization The Profoto intheD4 Air radiosystemisfullyintegrated Air generator, wireless allowing Radio operation Mamiya V-Grip Air canbeusedaswell. For only, remote flash synchronization the Profoto Air Sync device or the Phase One/ canbecontrolled. only onegenerator simultaneously. theremoteradiocontrolandusing aUSBcableinstead,When deactivating USB cable. With theProfoto canbecontrolled Air USBtransceivermultiplegenerators connected to the computer either via the wireless Profoto Air USB transceiver or with a For remote sync/control using the Profoto Studio software, the D4 can be Air generator example thebackgroundlight, tobecontrolledasonelightsource. simultaneously. a large light bank with several lamp heads, Group selection allows for By theuseofgroups, canbecontrolled selectedlampheadsononeorseveralgenerators Air RemotedeviceorviaacomputerrunningtheProfotoStudiosoftware. The D4 canberemotelysynchronizedandcontrolledeitherviatheProfoto Air generator Remote syncandcontrol

Air USB or Phase One/Mamiya Air USBorPhaseOne/Mamiya V-Grip Air) andtheD4 wheneverpossible. Air generator Maintain lineofsightbetweenthetransmitter(Profoto Air Remote, Profoto Air Sync, Profoto second curtainsynchronization Delay: wipeeffectsor forpicturesoffastmovingobjects madewith used tocreate Sequence: usedformultiexposures toincreasetheflashoutput Interval: usedforstroboscopiceffects filled objectsasthisaffectsradiorange. fromview,When hidingthegenerator metalorwater to notplaceitbehindoragainst try Radio: usedforwireless remotesync/control, seesectionRemotesync andcontrol above www.profoto.com 13 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 14 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air Sync Time Wipe effect(RearCurtain) wipeeffects: tests tocreate effect dependsonthespeedandmovingdirectionofsubject. listisaroughbasisforyour own The following check the optimal time delay by taking test exposures.Always different release delays and the All cameras have NOTE: the radiosettings. functionsareactivated,If noneoftheauxiliary the FunctionsDisplay[8]shows Auxiliary functions. thesettingsforactivated shows repeatedly functionsareactivated,If oneorseveraloftheauxiliary the FunctionsDisplay[8] Auxiliary • • • functionssettings(forRadiosettings,to selecttheauxiliary 19): seeinstructionsonpage functionsInterval,auxiliary SequenceandDelay. Controls The Energy A-C [13]areused mode,In auxiliary theHead/ModelButtons the A-C [12]areusedtoactivate/deactivate mode. normal alsowheninauxiliary mode.The SetButton[7]isusedtoenterandexitauxiliary as operates The generator 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1/1 www.profoto.com flash. For changesinlarger increments, thecontrolwhileturning. pressdown Delay: Turn ControlC[13]toselectthedelaytime(0.1-60s)beforefirst Energy changes inlargerincrements, thecontrolwhileturning. pressdown Sequence: Turn ControlB[13]toselectthenumberofflashes(2-60). Energy For flashes). function, (min2 the Interval mustfirstbeactivated theSequencefunction(seebelow) flashes. For changes in larger increments, the control while turning. press down To use Interval: Turn Control Energy (0.1-60s)betweenthe A [13]toselectthetimeinterval Decimal Equivalent 0.0167 seconds 0.0333 seconds 0.0667 seconds 0.125 seconds 0.25 seconds 0.5 seconds 1 second Recommended Delay 0.01 seconds 0.03 seconds 0.06 seconds 0.12 seconds 0.24 seconds 0.49 seconds 0.98 seconds or extreme electro-magnetic fields. or extremeelectro-magnetic when usedinawarmersurroundingimmediately. flashequipmenttowetorhumidenvironments Donotexposeany closegenerator thefreezing point, orbelow (flashoutput)and riskofcondensation whichcanlead tolossofcapacity day.on ahotandsunny NeveruseaD4 isplacedinsideacaseortransport box. that Air generator Avoid storingthe way. must neverbeblockedorcoveredinany The airventsofthegenerator Neverstoreyourflashequipmentinacar NOTE: malfunction/underexposure. [10] afterthereleaseofaflashtoindicate will bealongbeepsignaland “- --” Display willbedisplayed inthecorrespondingEnergy If adefectiveflashhead–forexamplewithbrokenormisfiringtube –isused, there extreme conditionssuchaswhentheairventsareblocked. a normal pace.will start recharging at protection will only interfere under This automatic completely. After awhile, hasdecreasedsufficiently, whenthetemperature the generator andeventuallytherechargingwillstop therecharging intervals down system willslow fromdamage. protectthegenerator protective systemwillautomatically The protective ofthegenerator,If thereisriskforoverheating causedbyabnormalexternal influence, the isusedinhotenvironments. levelsorwhenthegenerator energy higher at isoperating startrunning whenthegenerator fanwillautomatically integrated The D4 isequippedwithaneffectivecoolingandsafetysystem.Air generator The Automatic safetyfunctions recalled fromthememory. For instructionsonsaving/recalling, 20. seepage wasturnedoff.generator To B-D, thesettingsinmemory tobe apply thesettingshave At start up, wereinusebeforethe theD4 the settingsthat applies always Air generator B-D, settingsfrommemory functionsaredirectlyactivated. When recallingsaved auxiliary B-D.settings inmemory eventhemostcomplexsetups.This makesiteasytorepeat saving,In addition to the automatic of up to three combinations it is possible to save hasbeenturnedoff. afterthegenerator again automatically, functions are also saved settings for auxiliary to be activated but they have (memory of the generator A). in the memory saved settings) are automatically Chosen level,The currentsettings(energy modelinglight, signaling, ready sync/remoteandradio function Memory Lamp[18]willturnonagain. the Ready Lamp [18]willturnoffwhilerecharging. iscompleted,When therechargeofgenerator is asexpected. When the Test Button[18]ispressed, willflashandtheReady thegenerator The Test Button [18] all is light used settingsto test the that are functionality correct and that Test function www.profoto.com 15 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 16 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air NOTE: electric generator, etc. isrecommended;fortwoD4 petrol-electric generator Air generators, a6000 W petrol- must beusedforeachconnectedgenerator. To oneD4 power Air generators, a3000 W 190-240V, dangeroushighvoltage) Profoto ProGas2device(protectingagainst aseparate devices. IfaD4 distributing withapetrol-electricgenerator ispowered Air generator electronic maydamage peaksthat canproducevoltage All petrol-electricgenerators Petrol-electric generators withan maximumpower will bejust1/2600sinsteadof1/1000sat Acute/D4 head. and B[9]ofaD41200 and select600 Air generator Ws onbothoutlets, theflashduration For example, ifyouconnectthetwoplugsofan Acute/D4 Twin totheLampHeadSockets A s. To agivenlightsetting, evenmoreat shortentheflashduration usean Acute/D4 Twin. usingan duration is1/7500 Acute/D4 headandaD41200 energy lowest at Air generator output. canbeshortenedbyreducingthepower The flashduration The shortestflash Flash duration accuracy isinfactbetterthantherepeat generators ofmostflashmeters. withMulti Shot backsorfor3Dpictures.in combination stability of theD4 The power Air results,ensures stable and repeatable which is essential when D4 are used Air generators Profoto’s “Hybrid Flash Technology” outputfromflashtoflash. offersconstantpower This f-stop stability adjustmentsifneeded. canmakedistinctive Combining flashtubesand/orglasscoverswithdifferentcoatings affect thecolorofpicture. reflections fromthesurroundingandlenseswithdifferentcolorcharacteristic, mayalso givesneutralandextremelystablecolor.generator otherfactors, Pleasenotethat like tools, withallactualProfotoflashheadsandlightshaping In combination theD4 Air for allkindsofcriticalassignments, evenwithhigh-resolutiondigitalcamerasandbacks. and the number of flash heads used. This makes the D4 perfectly suited Air generators range,from flashtoovertheentirepower levels regardlessoftheselectedenergy “Hybrid Flash Technology” remainsperfectly constant andreliable thecolortemperature ofD4 The colortemperature toneutraldaylight.Air iscalibrated Thanks toProfoto’s Color Temperature Additional information recommended tousethe modelinglightinthe½PROPmode. canshortenthelifetime ofthemodelinglamps.Voltage peaksofpetrol-electricgenerators itis Becauseofthat www.profoto.com the generator panel.the generator Securebyturningtheringonplugclockwise. When connecting the lamp head plug, align the white dot on the plug with the white dot on Connect thelampheadstoLampHead Sockets[9]. startwithsocket Always A, thenB, etc. above. Configuration iscorrect. settingof thegenerator theconfiguration Ensure that Seeinstructionsinsection safely eveniftheD4 isturnedon. Air generator With Profoto’s speciallampheadconnection, headscanbeconnectedanddisconnected Lamp headconnection 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Change configuration • • inthe to displaytheconfiguration FunctionsDisplay[8]: Auxiliary While instandbymode, Button[6]andtheSet[7] simultaneouslypresstheSlave Check configuration with thelampheadstobeused; Acute/D4 seriesorProofheads. heads,Before connectingany theD4 hastobeconfiguredcompatible Air generator Configuration Operating instructions

Release thethreebuttons. as thethreebuttonsarebeingpressed. setting,Three beepswillconfirmthenewconfiguration whichwillbedisplayedaslong displayed inthe FunctionsDisplay [8]andthenthenewconfiguration. Auxiliary While stillpressingthethreebuttons, is waituntilfirstthecurrent configuration and to AC mainssupply. While stillpressingthethreebuttons, cabletotheMainsSocket[1] connectthepower [11] andtheHead/ModelButtonBC[12]. three buttons: the following Simultaneously press and hold down the Ws/f-stop Button connectedheads,Disconnect any damage. asaprecautionnottoriskany If connected, cablefromtheMainsSocket[1]. disconnectthepower For connectionof Acute/D4 series heads, checkthat “Acu” isdisplayed. For connectionofProseriesheads, checkthat “Pro” isdisplayed(defaultsetting). www.profoto.com 17 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 18 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 1. Sync viaPhotocell/IR slave 2. 1. Sync viacable+flashmeter 1. Sync viacable Sync setup 3. 2. 1. functionssettings Auxiliary 4. 3. 2. 1. Settings 3. 2. 1. Power connection www.profoto.com

that thebuttonislit. that Button[6]. by pressingtheSlave inthegenerator thePhotocell/IR slave Ensure Activate Connect anothersynccablefromthe flashmetertothefreeSyncSocket[4]. Connect asynccordfromthecamera tooneoftheSyncSockets[4]ongenerator. the generator. Connect asynccordfromthecameraorflashmetertooneofSyncSockets [4]on Controls Use theEnergy A-C [13]toselecttheInterval, SequenceandDisplaysettings. function hasbeenactivated.) and Displayfunctions. iftheSequence function canonlybeactivated (TheInterval Press theHead/ModelButtons theInterval, Sequence A-C [12]toactivate/deactivate C. indisplay Displays[10];Interval Energy A, SequenceindisplayBandDelay Press theSetButton[7]twice. functionsettingsaredisplayedinthe The auxiliary Recharging speed. Use theRechargingSpeedButton[18]toselectNormal(unlitbutton)orFast (litbutton) DIM, DIMorOFF. mode is indicated; corresponding to the desired ready [16] ModeIndicator ModeButton[17]untiltheReady Ready Press andholddown PROP or½. MAX,[20] correspondingtothedesiredmodelinglightmodeisindicated; PROP, MAX theModeling Light Button [19] untilthe Modeling LightIndicator Press andhold down Controls Use theEnergy levelsfortheactivehead(s). A-D [13]toselecttheenergy [12]. ischarged. Lamp[18]willturnonwhenthegenerator The whiteReady If necessary, the head(s) by pressing the corresponding Head/Model Button activate Press theOn/StandbyButton[3]toturnongenerator. [2]willbegreen, isreceivingpower.Indicator thegenerator that indicating cabletotheMainsSocket[1]and Connect thepower AC mainssupply. The Power BEEP, BUZZ, BEEP-DIM, BUZZ- 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Remote sync/controlsetup computer anditssoftware. be via radio or sync cord, shall always between the and the generator Synchronization never via the NOTE: software hastobeselectedandthegroupforeachheadshallchosen. For remotesync/controlviaradio, the sameradiochannelasforProfoto Air deviceor or withaUSBcable. connected tothecomputereitherviaradio(withanoptionalProfoto Air USBtransceiver) For remotecontrolusingtheProfotoStudiosoftware, theD4 canbe Air generator V-Grip Air canbeused. For only, remotesynchronization theProfoto Air Sync deviceorthePhaseOne/Mamiya Air RemotedeviceorviaacomputerrunningtheProfotoStudiosoftware. The D4 canberemotelysynchronizedandcontrolledeitherviatheProfoto Air generator Remote syncandcontrol

displayed in the Energy Display D[10];forexample channel05as inthefigureabove. displayed intheEnergy ControlD[13]untilthedesired channelis Select radiochannel byturningtheEnergy is selected, syncviaradioisnot activated.) is displayed in the second Display position D [10]; in seethe figure Energy below. (If “-“ to sync via radio by pressing the Head/Model Button D [12] until Set the generator “r” via radioor “c” forremotecontrolviacable;seefigurebelow. DisplayD[10] shows D [13]untilthefirstpositioninEnergy “r” forremotecontrol Select remotecontrolsettingbypressing, Control andturningtheEnergy holding down Display D[10]. Press theSetButton[7]again. The sync/remotesettingswill bedisplayedinEnergy Turn Controls theEnergy A-D [13]toselectthegroupsettingforeachlamphead. Displays[10]. will bedisplayedintheEnergy mode.Press theSetButton[7]oncetoenterauxiliary The groupsettingforeachhead MODEL HEAD/ MODEL HEAD/ D D www.profoto.com 19 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 20 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 3. 2. 1. startup. at andwillbeavailable saved automatically level,The currentenergy modelinglight, signalingandsync/remotesettingsare ready Turn offgenerator 4. 3. 2. 1. Recall frommemory 4. 3. 2. 1. Save tomemory functions,auxiliary ofgenerator. sync/remoteandradiosettingsinthememory level, uptothreecombinedenergy It ispossibletosave modelinglight, signaling, ready Save andrecallsettings www.profoto.com

Remove the power cable. Remove thepower butisinstandby mode. power [2]willstillbegreen,The Power isreceiving Indicator thegenerator that indicating Press theOn/StandbyButton[3]toturn offthegenerator. willapply. now stored inthememory the settings and a beep signal will confirm that Lamp [18] will turn on again The Ready settingsarerecalled,When thedesiredmemory Button[11]. releasetheRecall/Save Button [12]. torecallsettingsfrom,memory byshortlypressing thecorrespondingHead/Model Button [11], the Recall/Save While stillholdingdown itis possible toselectanother Displays[10]. intheEnergy levelsettingswillbeshown energy you want to recall from; B,Button [12] corresponding to the memory C or D. The stored Button[11], theRecall/Save While stillholding down shortlypressthe Head/Model entered. Modeis Memory Lamp [18]willturnoffandadoublebeepsignalconfirmthat Mode. Button[11]toenterMemory theRecall/Save Press andholddown The Ready Release theHead/ModelButton[12]. Lamp[18]willturnonagain. The Ready [11]. theHead/ModelButton[12],While stillholdingdown Button release the Recall/Save youwanttouse;B,Model Button[12]correspondingtothememory CorD. Button[11], theRecall/Save While stillholdingdown theHead/ pressandholddown entered. Modeis Memory Lamp [18]willturnoffandadoublebeepsignalconfirmthat Mode. Button[11]toenterMemory theRecall/Save Press andholddown The Ready Trouble shooting not illuminated [2]is Power Indicator Symptom Dimmed modelinglight bulb blows. head and/orthelamp The fuseofthelamp lights arenotlit. One orseveralmodeling has stoppedcompletely. or Recharging isslow mains supply. Bad connectionto AC Diagnose Mains fusedefect. configuration Wrong head connected head. withthe compatible not configuredtobe is The generator not beturnedon. The modelinglightmay deactivated. The lampsocketmaybe overheated. is The generator • Action • • • • • • • • mains supply. Mains Socket[1]andto AC is correctlyconnectedtothe cable thepower Check that station. your nearestProfotoservice replacing thefuse, contact problem remainsafter Check thefuse. Ifthe on page 18. on page according totheinstructions configuration generator Check andadjustthe and themainsvoltage. Check themodelinglight on page 17. on page according totheinstructions Configure thegenerator head is at the head isat “On” position. thebackof at light switch themodeling Check that should belit. lamp socket(s). The button(s) the Button(s) [12]toactivate Press theHead/Model decreased sufficiently. has when thetemperature normalpace recharging at start will automatically decreases.generator The Wait untilthetemperature blocked. theairventsarenot and that Ensure betterventilation www.profoto.com 21 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 22 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air Specifications Specifications without furthernotice. therightmakechanges istobeconsideredasnominalandProfotoreserves All data Technical data Modeling Lamps TotalModeling (max) W/Pack www.profoto.com Input Power supply conditions Specified data ISO withMagnum @2meters/100 stability Energy/Voltage ControlIncrements Energy Modeling LightModes Modeling Lamps W/Head (max) Energy Recycling time, 120V/60Hz Range Asymmetry Range Energy Recycling time, 230V/50Hz Distribution Energy Flash Duration t0.5 Flash Duration 1/7500-1/1000 s (9-1200Ws) D4 1200 Air D4 9-1200Ws 9-1200Ws 0.07-1.2 s 0.07-1.2 s 9-300Ws 9-600Ws Socket D 8 f-stops Socket C Socket B 1200 Ws Socket A 100-120V/200-240V, 50/60Hz (nominal) 90 Max, Prop, ½Prop, MaxProp, Off Acute/D4 head, 120or230V AC 1/10 and1/1f-stops 1/4500-1/600 s max 7.8f-stops ± 1/100f-stop 8 f-stops(18- 18-1200Ws 18-2400Ws 18-2400Ws D4 2400 Air D4 18-600Ws 0.09-2.2s 0.09-2.2s 2400Ws) Socket D Socket C Socket B 2400 Ws Socket A 2000 W 500 W 128 1/2700-1/350s 8 f-stops(36- 36-1200Ws 36-2400Ws 36-4800Ws 36-4800Ws D4 4800 Air D4 0.12-4.4 s 0.12-4.4 s 4800Ws) Socket D Socket C Socket B 4800 Ws Socket A 180 Miscellaneous Aux Functions Computer Control Radio Range Radio Remote Radio Sync USB Interface Photocell/IR slave, Switch Wire SyncConnector Sync Voltage Wire Lamp HeadSocket(s) Sync Socket(s) Measurements Synchronization andcontrol Dimensions mainsfusetype Automatic max. speedsetting Fuse Requirementfor2unitsat Recharge SpeedControl Auto Dumping Signals Ready Multi-Voltage Automatic Fan Cooled Digital Display Weight 11.6 x11.28in 29 x2820cm; 10 kg;22lbs With ProfotoStudioSoftware(MacandPC)via Air Yes, f-stops, Ws, Aux functionsandradiosettings D4 1200 Air D4 Yes, lamp, ready beeporbuzzsoundand/or Yes, remotecontrolandfirmwareupdates Yes, 100-120V/200-240V, 50-60Hz Compliant toISO10330standard Slow blow 10A/230V, blow Slow 16A/120V USB transceiverorcable C, D, E16A/230V20A/120V Yes, regulated temperature Sequence, Interval, Delay Yes, Air Remote(2.4GHz) dimmed modelinglight 12.8 x11.28in 32 x2820cm; 11.5 kg;25lbs ¼ inchphonoplug Yes (2.4GHz) Normal/Fast D4 2400 Air D4 300m Yes Yes 4 2 14.4 x11.28in 13.5 kg;29.5lbs 36 x2820cm; www.profoto.com D4 4800 Air D4

23 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 24 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air NOTE: recommend useofold Acute PAB and Acute Alfa heads(ABor ABS). heads, PF heads, PBheads, Pro-6 heads and Pro-7 heads. However, Profoto does not The D4 canbeusedwitholdProfotoheads,Air generator such asthe Acute2 seriesof Old Profotoheads D4 orProheads. 18. Seeinstructionsonpage headstotheD4 Before connectingany Air generator, with hastobeconfiguredcompatible thegenerator Acute/ NOTE: • StillLights • Striplights • Spots • Sticklight • • • • ProRing2 • ProRing • ProTwin • ProHead The D4 heads: withthefollowing isfullycompatible Air generator Compatible heads please get in contact with an authorized Profoto service station. please getincontactwithanauthorized Profotoservice improper useoraccessoriesmadeby othercompanies. technicalproblems any Ifyouhave andcables.batteries by Profotoisnotresponsiblefortechnicalmalfunctionscreated for aperiodoftwoyearswiththeexception offlashtubes, glasscovers, modelinglamps, andguaranteed thecompany All Profotoproductsareindividuallytestedbeforetheyleave Warranty problems. fan willnotworkproperlywhichmayleadtooverheating However, oftheseheadswiththeD4 Profotodoesnotrecommendtheusage 100-120V, at Air generator becausethe When equipped with a 220-240V/50Hz modeling light, PF, PB, Pro-6 220-240V/50Hz. and Pro-7 heads can be used at www.profoto.com Acute/D4 Ring Acute/D4 Twin Acute/D4 Head Skarpnäck, 2009-03-02 to article 3(1)b: EN301489-1, EN301489-17, EN61000-4-3 according compatibility Protection requirementsconcerningelectromagnetic Air Interfaceoftheradiosystemspursuanttoarticle 3(2)EN300328 Harmonised standardsapplied: when usedforitsintendedpurpose. and theotherrelevantprovisionsofFTEG(Article 3oftheR&TTEDirective) Profoto declares theproductcomplieswithessentialrequirementsof§3 that Type: Product: Address: Manufacturer: Directive 1999/5/EC(R&TTEDirective) In accordancewiththeRadioand Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act and EU Declaration ofConformity theyarefollowed. and makesurethat fortheregionwhereProfoto regulations Refer tonational Air SyncorProfoto Air Remoteunit shallbeoperated Note: may apply. Range Devices). This bandmaybeusedinmostpartsoftheworld. Regionalrestrictions The Profoto onthelicense-free2.4GHzISMbandforSRD(Short Air systemoperates World-wide UsageofRadioSpectrum information Regulatory

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Profoto AB www.profoto.com 25 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air 26 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air Made inSweden IC: 8167A-RMI FCC ID: W4G-RMI PRODUCT NO: PCA5104-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air USB PRODUCT NO: PCA5102-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air Remote PRODUCT NO: PCA5108-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air Sync Transmitter /Receiver Profoto AB d’Industrie Canada.suit commelenumérodecertification/d’enregistrement Les lettres niaucunautrebutque d’identifiercequi ‘IC’ n’ontaucuneautresignification weremet.Canada technicalspecifications The term theIndustry numberonlysignifiesthat ‘IC’ beforethecertification/registration 2) 1) dispositif estautoriséeseulementauxconditionssuivantes: Ce dispositifestconformeauxnormesRSS-210d’IndustrieCanada. L’utilisation dece theequipment.authority tooperate bythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoiduser’s notexpresslyapproved Changes ormodifications 2) 1) twoconditions: issubjecttothefollowing Operation This devicecomplieswithPartCanada. 15 ofFCCrulesandRSS-210Industry (PartCompliance Statement 15.19) F.C.C. Canada andIndustry Unites StatesandCanada Warning (Part 15.21) www.profoto.com

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accordance withtheprovisionsof Article 38-24, 1oftheRadioLaw. Paragraph bytypehasbeengrantedin theabove-mentionedcertification This istocertifythat のであることを証する。 上記のとおり、電波法第 38条の 2.4GHz Communication Power Data Wide BandLow Article 2, Clause1, Item19 ofspecifiedradioequipment: Classification 特定無線設備の種類 inJapan. forsaleandoperation The modulehasbeengrantedmodularapproval Japan R 202WW08109204 R 202WW08109203 R 202WW08109202 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行ったも www.profoto.com 27 D4 1200 Air, D4 2400 Air, D4 4800 Air www.profoto.com [email protected] Phone +4684475300 57,Landsvägen Sundbyberg Visiting address: SE-172 65Sundbyberg, SWEDEN P.O. Box1264 Profoto AB

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