User Manual Profoto–Stockholm, Sweden Profoto x1 The Light Shaping Company
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Profoto D4 – Warning D4 Safety Instructions Profoto generators and flash heads are part of a complete professional lighting system. Please read the instruction manual carefully before use. Flash tubes and modelling lights emit considerable heat and can be dangerous if not used properly. Always unplug the lamp cable from the generator before changing the modelling light, glass cover or flash tube.
Profoto D4 – Content D4 User Manual Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 Acute/D4 Heads ...................................................................................................................... 6-10 Other Profoto Heads .................................................................................................................... 12 D4 Generators ...............................
Profoto D4 – Welcome D4 Profoto welcomes you to the D4 system, and thanks you for the confidence in our products! With the D4 line of generators, Profoto offers a sophisticated tool of exceptional precision and versatility with a quantity of innovative, yet easy to use, functions that are the result of decades of collaboration with demanding photographers world-wide. The unique ergonomic design combines the positive feel of mechanical knobs and switches with the precision of digital technologies.
D4 Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Acute/D4 Head D4 Acute/D4 Twin 1. UV-reduced flash tube 1. UV-reduced flash tubes 2. Umbrella holder 2. Umbrella holder 3. Manoeuvering system with locking lever 3. Manoeuvering system with locking lever 4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8") 4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8") 5. Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated 5. Long Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated 6. Halogen modelling lamp, 250W, Mini-Can E11 socket (500W optional) 6.
D4 Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Acute/D4 Head Acute/D4 Twin All Profoto lamp heads are designed for maximum light shaping ability.The reflectors lock easily into place and by sliding the reflector different types of light shapes are achieved. All Profoto reflectors and accessories fit the Acute/D4 Heads. The flash head has a built in holder for the umbrella. A UV-reduced quartz flash tube is included with all Acute/D4 Heads. The flash tube has two metal pins.
D4 Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Profoto D4 – Welcome! D4 Acute/D4 Ring The Acute/D4 Ring is an entirely mobile source of light. The internal diameter of 100mm provides plenty of space for most professional camera lenses. Since the camera holder can be moved forwards and backwards, as well as upwards and downwards, most cameras can be attached.
D4 Profoto D4 – Other Heads Profoto D4 – Generators Other Flash Heads The D4 generators are fully compatible with the line of Acute2, Acute/D4 Heads and the new ProHead. When equipped with a 220-240V/50Hz modelling lamp, PF heads, PB, Pro-6 and Pro-7 heads (except Pro-7b head) can be used at 220-240/50Hz . Profoto does NOT recommend the use of these heads with D4 generators at 90-130V, because the fan will not work properly, leading to problems with overheating.
MONOLIGHTS AND GENERATORS Profoto–The Light Shaping System ComPact 300 ComPact Plus 600 ComPact Plus 1200 Acute2R 2400/1200 Acute2 2400/1200 D4R 1200/2400 D4 1200/2400 Pro-7b Pro-7s 1200 Pro-7s 2400 Pro-7a 1200 Pro-7a 2400 (with radio slave module) HEADS (with radio slave module) ProDaylight HMI ProTungsten Acute/D4 Head 90 06 66 (and ballast) Narrow Beam Travel Narrow Beam Reflector Reflector 10 06 17 10 07 13 TeleZoom Reflector 10 07 12 Magnum Reflector 10 06 24 Wide Zoom Reflector
D4 Profoto D4 – Light Shaping Profoto D4 – Nomenclature D4 Nomenclature (see fold out) 1: Mains Connection 2: Indicator for Mains (AC) Connection 3: On/Standby Button 4: Sync Sockets 5: Photo/IR-Cell 6: Photo/IR-Cell On/Off Button 7: Auxiliary Functions Button 8: Auxiliary Functions Display 9: Lamp Head Sockets 10: Power Displays 11: Ws/f-stop Switch and Recall/Save Button 12: Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Buttons 13: Power Dials 14: Master Button 15: USB Port 16: Ready Mode Indicators 17: Ready Mode
D4 Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions . . .. . . .. . . Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions D4 Mains (AC) Connection Quick Guide Connect the generator to the mains supply with the enclosed power cable [1]. The Indicator for Mains Connection [2] should now light up indicating correct AC current to the generator. Connect the desired lamp heads to the sockets A, B, C, D [9] – always start with A, next B etc.
D4 Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions For the above reasons we do not recommend mixing the use of Acute and ProHeads, especially on 230V markets, if you have a mixture of Pro-7, Acute and D4 generators. The D4 is as default set to be compatible with Acute heads (Acu). If you wish to change the default setting please follow the procedure below: 1 . With the generator activated, disconnect the mains cable and any heads connected. 2 . Press and hold down the 3 centre buttons shown in the image below. 3 .
Profoto D4 – Generators D4 Energy Distribution The Profoto D4 generators offer a very flexible, fully asymmetric energy distribution to all four outlets. This means using one D4 generator is like four separate generators, without the need to plug or un-plug lamp heads for power changes. The 8 f-stop power range in full or 1/10 f-stops allows precise light adjustments, the use of high speed films and even the use of large aperture techniques.
D4 Profoto D4 – Generators Profoto D4 – Generators Turn off individual heads by holding down the Flash and Modelling Light Button [12] at the regarding outlet until the Power Display [10] goes off. PLEASE NOTE! Of course it is NOT possible, to get more than 100% power from one generator, i.e. 1600Ws at socket A and 900Ws on socket B or 700Ws at all sockets with a 2400Ws pack.
D4 Profoto D4 – Generators Profoto D4 – Generators is 100% charged to the chosen power level.To change the ready signal mode, hold down or push repeatedly the Ready Signal Button [17] until the desired function is visible at the Ready Signal Indicators [16]: set the interval time now visible in the Power Display [10] from 0.1-60s. by turning the Power Dial [13] for outlet A. If you press down the dial while rotating, the interval time changes in bigger steps. 1.
D4 Profoto D4 – Generators Profoto D4 – Generators the Power Display [10] from 1-32 by turning the Power Dial [13] for outlet D. At channels 16-32 it’s also possible to change the sub channels (“quads”) from “A”, “b”, “C” to “d” by pressing down the dial while rotating. 3. D4 Now you release the Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory Button [11] first, a beep confirms the setting and you can also release the Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Button [12] – the Ready Lamp [18] is lit again.
D4 Profoto D4 – Generators Profoto D4 – Generators Automatic Safety Functions D4 Additional Information D4 generators are equipped with an effective cooling and safety system. The integrated fan starts when working in hot surroundings or continuously at higher power levels; the speed of the fan increases automatically if necessary. If the generator overheats because of external reasons, a protective system will automatically start up.
D4 Profoto D4 – Warranty Profoto D4 – Technical Data Warranty D4 Technical Data All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers, modelling lamps and cables. Profoto is not responsible for technical malfunctions created by improper use or accessories made by other companies. If you have any technical problems please get in contact with an authorized Profoto D4 service station.
D4 Profoto D4 – Digital Wireless Freedom Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software Digital Wireless Freedom (Radio Slave) Profoto D4 generators are available as D4R version with an integrated PocketWizard 32 channel/4 sub channel radio receiver for wireless synchronization from a distance up to 100m via digital encoded radio signals. This receiver is compatible with dedicated Sekonic® flashmeters and PocketWizard® transmitters and transceivers.
D4 Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software D4 Individual Control 5. To use the auxiliary functions and/or set the radio slave channel, click the AUXILIARY tab. Now you can set all functions – see page 26-29 for details about the auxiliary functions. 6. To save all settings of this generator, click the tap SAVE in the field STORE OPERATIONS.
D4 Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software 2. Form and control generator groups Click on the tab of a single generator if you want to change this settings. Click the FLASH POWER button to get access to the the power, modelling light, ready signals and recycling mode control of all generators. The total power will be adjusted proportionally to the settings done in the INDIVIDUAL mode.
D4 Profoto D4 – Profoto Studio Software 6. To save all settings of a group, click the SAVE button in the STORE OPERATIONS field. Now it is possible to recall this set-up by clicking the corresponding name in the left STORE field first and the RECALL button in the STORE OPERATIONS field next, even if the generators were deactivated or disconnected. The number of saved set-ups is just limited by the computer memory available.
Profoto AB Box 2023, SE 128 21 Skarpnäck, Sweden. Phone +46 (0)8-447 53 00, Fax +46 (0)8-447 53 20. Email info@profoto.se www.profoto.
