User guide Air Remote TTL-S

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3 Air Remote TTL-S 4 Air Remote TTL-S www.profoto.com General safety instructions and electronic equipment ontheEuropean market, when product life hasended! Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical Equipment may bereturned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Equipment contains electricalandelectronic components that couldbeharmful to theenvironment. Final Disposal is usingshared with other users. Interference cannot beruledout. Make sure thedevice isoperated according to localregulations. The frequency spectrumthisdevice document are followed, especially thoseconcerningoperating temperature andsupply voltage range. should betaken when thedevice isintegrated insystems. Make sure that allspecifications within this This equipment makes useof theradio spectrumandemitsradio frequency energy. Proper care Note aboutRF! lamp corresponds with thetechnical data intheuser guideregarding thepower supply! on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make sure that the rated voltage for the modeling strong heat when used!Donot point modelinglampsor flash tubestoo closeto persons. All lampsmay Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Modeling lamps, flash tubes, and certain metal parts emit Caution –BurnHazard –Hot Parts! batteries installed)shallnot beexposed to excessive heat suchasdirect sunlight, fire, or thelike. as disconnectdevice. The disconnectdevice shallremain readily operable. Batteries (battery pack or lamp head when changingthemodelinglampor flash tube! The mainsplugor appliancecoupler isused umbrella metal shaft initsreflector hole. Disconnectthelampheadcablebetween thegenerator and length of timeafter beingturnedoff. Donot touch modelinglampsor flash tubes when mounting an Equipment operates with high voltage. Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable connection! Only useProfoto extension cables!Donot openor disassemblegenerators or lampheads! Mains powered generators shallalways beconnected to amainssocket outlet with aprotective earthing WARNING –ElectricalShock Hazard –High Voltage! personnel! Warning - The terminals marked with the flash symbol are hazardous live. bare hands. Equipment mustonly beserviced, modifiedor repaired by authorized andcompetent service are damagedor thermally deformed. When placingalampinto theholder ensure not to touch thebulb with their effectiveness isimpaired, for example by cracks or deepscratches. Lampsshallbechangedif they protective grids. Glasscovers shallbechangedif ithasbecome visibly damagedto suchanextent that flash equipment from other brands. Do not use flash heads without suppliedprotective glass covers or humid conditionsasthiscouldleadto condensation water intheunit. Donot connectthisequipment to such as vases, onor near theequipment. Donot expose theequipment to hasty temperature changesin dust! Do not expose theequipment to drippingor splashing. Do not placeany objects filled with liquids, where itcanbeexposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields, or inareas with flammable gasesor heads, andaccessoriesare only intended for indoor photographic use. Donot placeor usetheequipment accompanied theequipment! Profoto products are intended for professional use!Generator, lamp and the accompanying safety instructions. Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always Do not operate theequipment before studyingthe instruction manual always accompany theequipment Safety Precautions! Regulatory information...... Technical data...... Other Operating instructions...... Nomenclature...... General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air System description &compatible products...... General safety instructions...... Table of Contents ...... Upgrade Firmware...... Check Firmware...... Battery check &built-in power saving...... Factory reset...... Test sync...... Operation inMANmode...... Operation in TTL mode(Automatic mode)...... Mode selection(TTL or Manual)...... HSS...... Sync selection...... Channel selection...... Power on/off Quick guide...... www.profoto.com 20 13 13 16 18 15 12 12 12 12 17 17 17 17 17 11 11 9 8 4 7

5 Air Remote TTL-S 6 Air Remote TTL-S www.profoto.com • • • • • • your Profoto lights. Lens) control with theoption to manually adjustandsync of your to your Profoto flashes, combining TTL (Through-The- easy. Mounted onthecamera , itactsasa wireless extension The small, lightweight Air Remote TTL-S isdesignedto make flash products System description &compatible AirS Air Air TTL Profoto flash Air labelingon triggering systems. The Air Remote TTL-S isnot compatible with any 3rd party radio othernon-Profoto flashes. The Air Remote TTL-S isnot compatible with Speedlights or and Air SyncProfoto Air transceivers. The Air Remote TTL-S canalsobeusedto trigger the Air Remote table below. generators, with built-in Profoto Air functionality according to the The Air Remote TTL-S operates with Profoto flash unitsand note with updated listingof supported . to check andinstalllatest firmware version or download release functionality. Create a free user account onprofoto.com/myprofoto Some camera modelsmay not besupported or have limited that useSony’s MultiInterface Shoe. The Air Remote TTL-S isspecifically designed for Sony cameras Manual sync Enabled features on Air Remote TTL-S X X X Remote control X X TTL X www.profoto.com HSS X

7 Air Remote TTL-S 8 Air Remote TTL-S • • • operating onthe2.4 GHz frequency band. using Profoto Air, WLAN/Bluetooth devices or other radio equipment to selectachannel without interference from other Since eachchannelusesadifferent radio frequency, itispossible The frequencies are evenly distributed over the entire frequency band. GHz bandandhave anoperating range of upto 300meters (1000ft). The Profoto Air channels [1-8] use eight specific frequencies in the 2.4 Profoto Air General notes on wireless operation with www.profoto.com metal or water-filled objectsasthis will affect theradio range. When hidingthe flash from view, try to not hideitbehindor against whenever possible Maintain line of sight between the Air Remote TTL-S and the flash unit Keep cablesandcords away from antennas. 5. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Nomenclature Test button Group buttons (A, B, C) Energy buttons Display ON button 2 1 3 4 5 9. 9. 8. 7. 6. 9 Model button Head button Channel button Mode button 8 6 7 www.profoto.com

9 Air Remote TTL-S 10 Air Remote TTL-S 12. 11. 10. www.profoto.com USB port Hot shoeconnector Battery compartment 11 10 13 12 14. 14. 13. Protective cap Locking mechanism 14 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. RemoteAir TTL-S 3. 2. 1. Profoto Flash setups For detailed instructions, refer to thesubsequent sections. Quick guide Operating instructions

on page13-16 of thisuser guide. carefully read thedetailed instructions for operation inboth modes differently in TTL modeandManual we recommend to level for thegroup (MANmode). Sinceenergy adjustments work the group inrelation to theother groups (TTL mode) or theenergy c) Press theENERGY buttons [3] to adjustthe energy level for b) Press theMODEL [9] button to turnon/off themodelinglight. a) Press theHEADbutton [8] to turn on/off thelampheads/flashes. When agroup isselected: Press the A, Bor Cbutton to selectthecorresponding group. MAN (Manual)mode. Press theModebutton [6] to toggle between TTL (Automatic) and Select thesameradio channelontheremote asonthe flashes. Switch ontheremote. the device. shoe of thecamera. Turn thelockingmechanism[13] to secure Slide thehot shoeconnector onthe Air Remote TTL-S into thehot turning thelockingmechanism[13]. Remove the protective cap [14] from the hot shoe connector by simultaneously. Select thesamegroup (A, Bor C) for all lampheadsto becontrolled Select thesameradio channelonall flashes. models). Set the flash to synchronization via Radio/Air (may differ by flash order to test thesettings. Press the TEST button [5]to manually transmit async signal, in www.profoto.com

11 Air Remote TTL-S 12 Air Remote TTL-S section ontheDisplay [2]. The selected sync setting (cameras sync setting) is shown intheSYNC Sync selection 1. the Display [2]. The currently selected channelisshown intheCHANNEL sectionon Channel selection Note that when auto power off isdeactivated new batteries will drain inapproximately 20hours of inactive use. beeps. pressing andholdingthe “Energy +” button [3] when startingtheremote. Deactivation isconfirmed by two short The remote automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity. The auto power off can be deactivated by Note! 2. 1. Power on/off shooting inbright conditions. can beextremely useful to limittheinfluence of ambient light when down to 1/8000s(may differ between camera models). This option fastest external flash sync speed(x-sync) of thecamera, allthe way HSS enablesshooting with flash at a faster thanthe HSS WL when usingtheremote. Refer to thecamera’s user guide. 1st and HSS are selected by thecamera automatically basedontheshutter speed. Set thecamera flash mode to NOTE: • • www.profoto.com Hi-S: HSSisselected. 1st: The flashes fire when the first shutter curtainis fully open. is displayed. Press the Channel button [7] repeatedly until the desired channel the lockingmechanism[13]. Attach theprotective cap when theremote isnot used. Secure with Press andhold down theONbutton [1] to switch on/off theremote. • • • • achieve more light on onesideof theobject. group A, BandCcanbe adjusted. This can, for example, beusedto than onelight isusedtherelationship between theenergy levels for In TTL modethecamera dictates thelight outputof the flashes. If more Operation in TTL mode(Automatic mode) 1. Display [2]. The currently selected modeisshown intheMODEsectionon Mode selection (TTL or Manual) access allnew upgrades. a listof compatible cameras isavailable onprofoto.com/myprofoto. Create your personal account andloginto *Your remote and AirTTL flash may require a firmware update inorder to usethis feature. The lastest updates and * Frequent useof HSS will have animpactonthelife-time of the flash tube. when inHSSMode. Exact range may differ between flash models. open. To ensure aperfect exposure andastable flash pulse, the flash usesonly theupper partof itspower range * DuringaHSS flash, the flash ispulsingto provide aconstant light outputduringthetime when theshutter is Note! selected group. Press theModelbutton [9] to turnon/off the modelinglight inthe for details. compensation function inthecamera. Refer to thecamera manual To change the total flash exposure, use the flash exposure to adjust. Press the A, Bor CGroup button [4] to selectthegroup you want in theendof thissection! confused with . Carefully read allthenotes be set ±2.0 f-stop for eachgroup A, Bor C. Relations shouldnot be selected group, inrelation to theother groups. The relations can Use theENERGY buttons [3] to set therelative light output for the • • Press the Mode button [6] to toggle between TTL and MAN mode. controlled manually. MAN mode: The light output for group A, BandCcanbe can beadjusted. The relationship between theenergy levels for group A, BandC TTL mode: The camera dictates thelight outputof the flashes. www.profoto.com

13 Air Remote TTL-S 14 Air Remote TTL-S • • to manually set theexposure onthebackground. calculation. The flash outputsof these flashes are addedto thetotal flash exposure and can for instancebeused • to manually set theexposure onthebackground. flash outputsof thenon-TTL flashes are addedto thetotal flash exposure. Such flashes can for instancebeused • exposure always usethe flash exposure compensation function inthecamera. Refer to camera manual for details. • NOTE: www.profoto.com • • • • • The figure shows theDisplay [2] when:

If aProfoto AirTTL compatible flash isset to group D, Eor F, it will besynchronized butnot bepartof the TTL If flashes without Profoto AirTTL supportare usedincombination with Profoto AirTTL flashes in TTL mode, the Relation values shouldnot bemistaken for flash exposure compensation. To compensate thetotal flash value for that group will display ‘--’) selected group (if theheadsinagroup are turnedoff, therelation Press theHeadbutton [8] to turnon/off thelampheadsin The modelinglight isturnedoninboth group A andC. Lights/Heads inGroup Bare turnedoff. more thanlights ingroup C. (A to +1.5 f-stops andCto -1.0 f-stops). The relative light output from lights ingroup A isset to 2.5 f-stops Group Cisselected to beadjusted. TTL mode, 1st-curtain sync andchannel1are selected. relation value isdisplayed. When changing from MANmode to TTL mode, theprevious TTL Example of remote Display[2] settings in TTL modeoperation • • • • • MAN mode, you cantest your way to theperfect light. A,B andCcanbeadjusted manually. By alternating between TTL and With the Air Remote TTL-S set to MAN mode, the light output for groups Operation in MANmode value for that group will display ‘--’) selected group (if theheadsinagroup are turnedoff, therelation Press theHeadbutton [8] to turnon/off thelampheadsin selected group. Press theModelbutton [9] to turnon/off themodelinglight inthe in theENERGY sectionontheDisplay [2]. light outputsetting andtheadjustment value ismomentarily shown The adjustment (increase/decrease) always starts from thecurrent Use theENERGY buttons [3] to adjustthelight output for thegroup. To selectallgroups, press oneof theGroup button [4] two times. group. Press the A, Bor CGroup button [4] to selectthecorresponding Example of remote Display[2] settings inMANmodeoperation www.profoto.com

15 Air Remote TTL-S 16 Air Remote TTL-S • Test sync • unchanged. to signal that the command was not executed. The light output of all flashes in the selected group then remains • • • NOTE: • • • • The figure shows the Display [2] when: www.profoto.com When allgroups are selected theremote will alsocontrol lights ingroup D,E or F (selected on flash). If a light output cannot be set by the flash because it is outside its energy range, the Air Remote TTL-S beeps Press andholddown theENERGY button to increase/decrease in1 f-stop increments. Press theENERGY button to increase/decrease in1/10 f-stop increments. Press the Test button [6] to manually transmit async signal. momentarily. output for group A or C is adjusted, the energy change will be shown The modelinglight isturnedoninboth group A andC. If thelight Lights/Heads inGroup Bare turnedoff. Group Cisselected to beadjusted. MAN mode, 1st-curtain sync, andchannel1are selected. To upgrade your Sony camera to thelatest version, visit esupport.sony.com. your localdealer or distributor for professional service. downloaded from profoto.com/myprofoto. You can always contact following theinstructions provided intheupgrade application Upgrade of firmware is made via the USB port [13] on the remote, products and besure you get noticed when new upgrades are released. profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have anaccount you canregister your To accessthelatest free upgrades you create your personal account on using your new Air Remote TTL-S. We recommend that you look for firmware upgrades before you start Upgrade Firmware is turnedon. Press andholdtheMODEbutton [6] for 5seconds when the remote Check Firmware The display alsoswitches on when any of the function buttons are used. seconds of inactivity. Press theONbutton [1] to switch onthedisplay. To save battery, thedisplay automatically switches off after 30 a criticallevel. The low battery symbol isdisplayed when thebattery voltage reaches Battery check &built-in power saving • • Reset the Air Remote TTL-S to factory settings: Factory reset Other simultaneously. Press andholddown theGroup Button C[4] andtheONbutton [1] Switch off the Air Remote TTL-S. www.profoto.com

17 Air Remote TTL-S 18 Air Remote TTL-S Technical data www.profoto.com Auto power off LCD display Antenna type Typical battery lifetime Battery type Range Connectors Camera mount/ Sync modes: Cameracompatibility TTL Operation modes No of groups per channel Radio Power Output: No of frequency channels Frequency band Specifications after 2minutes of inactivity. seconds of inactivity. Turns inactive Display: Partially dimmedafter 20 inactivity (Can bedeactivated) Remote: Turns off after 30minof Yes Integrated 30 hours 2xAAA, 1.5V (Not lithium) and TTL control Up to 100m(330ft) for remote triggering Up to 300m(1000ft) for normal for firmwareupgrades. Interface Shoe. USBminiconnector Hot shoemount for Sony Multi Set thecamera’s FlashModeto WL. notes onprofoto.com/myprofoto Remote TTL-S inthelatest release models that are approved with Air and acomplete listof Sony camera Find thelatest firmware upgrades TTL &Manual 3 (A-C) Maximum 10mW 8 (1-8) 2.4 GHz(2404to 2479.3 MHz) without furthernotice. therightmakechanges All figuresaretobeconsideredasnominalandProfotoreserves Weight Dimensions Measurements HSS TTL control Remote control Flash Sync/Trigger ProfotoSupported Airfunctionality 88 g/3.1 oz includingbatteries 78x60x40 mm/3.1x2.4x1.6 in AirTTL. HSS for allProfoto flashes labelled labelled AirTTL.flashes TTL with group control for allProfoto labeled AirTTLflashes & Air. manual remote control for allProfoto Yes, Air Remote TTL-S works asa and AirS. Profotolabeled AirTTL,all flashes Air Remote & Air Synctransceivers plus Yes,Remote AirTTL-S triggers Air www.profoto.com

19 Air Remote TTL-S 20 Air Remote TTL-S 2. 1. the following two conditions: of FCC rulesandRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubjectto Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 F.C.C. andIndustry Canada Unites States and Canada address: http://media.profoto.com/DoC of theEUdeclaration of conformity isavailable at the following internet Remote TTL-S isincompliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text Hereby, Profoto AB declares that theradio equipment typeProfoto Air EU Declaration of Conformity operated andmake sure that they are followed. Refer to national regulations for the region where the Air Remote TTL-S shall be NOTE of the world. Regional restrictions may apply. for SRD (ShortRangeDevices). This bandmay beusedinmostparts The Profoto Air system operates onthelicense-free 2.4GHz ISMband World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum Regulatory information 2. 1. suivantes : L’utilisation decedispositif estautorisée seulement aux conditions Ce dispositif estconforme auxnormesRSS-210 d’IndustrieCanada. the equipment. responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate Changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty Warning (Part 15.21) www.profoto.com interference that may causeundesired operation. this device mustaccept any interference received, including this device may not causeharmful interference and, compromettre le fonctionnement dudispositif. radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de l’utilisateur dudispositif doitêtre prêt àaccepter tout brouillage il nedoitpasproduire debrouillage et 上記のとおり、電波法第 38 条の 24第 2.4 GHz Wide BandLow Power Data Communication Article 2, Clause 1, Item 19 Classification of specifiedradio equipment: 特定無線設備の種類 in Japan. The modulehasbeengranted modular approval for saleandoperation Japan Product of Sweden FCC ID: W4G-RMI andIC:8167A-RMI Contains: PRODUCT NO:PCA5371-0000 MODEL: Profoto Air Remote TTL-S Transmitter /Receiver Profoto AB d’enregistrement d’IndustrieCanada. que d’identifier cequisuit comme lenuméro decertification/ Les lettres ‘IC’ n’ont aucuneautre signification niaucunautre but that theIndustry Canadatechnical specifications were met. The term ‘IC’ before thecertification/registration number only signifies Paragraph 1of theRadio Law. been granted inaccordance with theprovisions of Article 38-24, This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has のであることを証する。 R 202WW08109204 R 202WW08109203 R 202WW08109202 1 項の規定に基づく認証を行ったも www.profoto.com

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