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Profoto D1

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functionality

Power supply

The D1 unit can be connected to 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The unit 
automatically senses and adapts to the supplied voltage and frequency. The power supply 
fuses must not be smaller than specified in the section 

Technical data

Most gas generators with an output of 800 W constant load, or more, can power the D1 
unit. Thanks to the two stage SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) technology, no ProGas 
unit is needed. 

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Never use ordinary household extension cords to elongate the power cable. They may overheat. Always unwind cord 
reel extension winders fully before use. Contact your Profoto dealer for proper equipment.

Due to the two stage SMPS technology, the D1 could make a audible sound during the 
recharge cycle. This is fully normal and could be seen as the sign of power being charged 
into the unit.

energy control

The current energy level of the flash light is shown in the Display [1] in f-stop scale. The 
maximal energy (100%) is shown as 10.

The  Setting  Knob  [7]  is  used  to  adjust  the  energy  level,  in  1/10  f-stop  or  1  f-stop 
increments.

Modeling light

The Model Button [10a] is used to select one of three modeling light alternatives:

•  PROP: The modeling light intensity is automatically adjusted to correspond to the 

energy level of the flash light.

•  FREE: The modeling light intensity is manually set, free from any connection to the 

energy level of the flash light.

•  OFF: No modeling light.

The Model Set Button [11], in combination with the Setting Knob [7], is used to change the 
level of the free modeling light.

Sync signaling

The D1 unit can be synchronized in different ways; via cable, via infrared (IR) light or via 
the Profoto Air radio system.

•  The 5 meter sync cable can without restrictions be elongated with a sync extension 

cable. The Profoto sync interconnection cord or so called “hard wiring” may be 
used. 

Summary of Contents for D1 250

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Page 3: ...ty Forthisreasonourflashequipmentiswidelyusedin rentalstudiosandrentalhousesworldwide fromParis London Milan NewYork TokyotoCapeTown Some photographers can tell just from seeing a picture if Profotoeq...

Page 4: ...siderable time after being turned off Do not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaftinitsreflectorhole Disconnectlampheadcablebetweengeneratorandlampheadwhenchanging model...

Page 5: ...r temperature 12 Reflector 12 Umbrella 12 Operating instructions 13 Stand mounting 13 Mounting of external reflector 13 Umbrella mounting 13 Glass cover mounting 13 Power connection 13 Energy level se...

Page 6: ...nimal stray light and maximal light output Itisdesignedforusewithsoftboxesandumbrellasandforusewithorwithoutadditional reflectors Short flash duration gives images a crisp feel and the fast recycling...

Page 7: ...enumberofD1units with thesamehighperformanceasProfotoAirRemote ProfotoAirUSB TheProfotoAirUSBdeviceisaUSB2 0transceiver whichconnectsyourD1Airunittoyour PCorMacviaawirelessconnection ProfotoAirUSBallo...

Page 8: ...erSupplyIndicator 4 TestButton 5 ReadyIndicator 6 ChannelSetButton 7 SettingKnob 8 SLAVESETTING 8a SlaveButton 8b RADIOIndicator 8c IRIndicator 9 READYSETTING 9a ReadyButton 9b BEEPIndicator 9c DIMInd...

Page 9: ...Profoto D1 9 www profoto com 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 SyncConnector 13 PowerSupply AC Connector 14 FuseHolder 15 UmbrellaTube ontheupperside 16 LockingKnob 17 ZoomScale 18 StandAdapter...

Page 10: ...werbeingcharged intotheunit Energycontrol The current energy level of the flash light is shown in the Display 1 in f stop scale The maximalenergy 100 isshownas10 The Setting Knob 7 is used to adjust t...

Page 11: ...ned DIM Themodelinglightwillbeturnedoffwhentheunitisbeingcharged andturned onagainwhenthechargingiscompleted Thissettingalsodisablesthecontrolpanel sounds BEEP DIM The modeling light will be turned of...

Page 12: ...tube a recommended color temperature for daylight type film Distinctive color temperatureadjustmentscanbeobtainedbyusingglasscoverswithdifferentcoatings Reflector D1 is equipped with a built in reflec...

Page 13: ...1 EnsurethattheD1unitisturnedoffandthatthepowercableisnotconnected 2 Iftheunithasbeeninuse waitfiveminutestoallowtheunittobefullydischarged the autodumpfunction 3 Gentlyremovethefrostedglassplate 4 Ca...

Page 14: ...modelinglight 3 WhiletheDisplay 1 isflashing usetheSettingKnob 7 tochangetheenergylevel a Turn the Setting Knob 7 clockwise to increase the energy level in 1 10 f stop incrementsandcounter clockwiseto...

Page 15: ...o channel has to be set on the D1 unit and the ProfotoAir deviceortheProfotoStudioAirprogram ForremotecontrolusingProfotoAirRemote thesameradiochannelandgrouphavetobe setontheD1unitandtheProfotoAirdev...

Page 16: ...e is removed the modeling light will revert to the default settings the modeling light will be turned off andtheenergylevelofthefreemodelinglightwillbesetto10 1 PresstheOnButton 2 toturnoffthepower 2...

Page 17: ...around the clasp Grasptheflashtubeinthebottomandpullitstraightoutofthesocket When inserting the new flash tube ensure that the trigger connection clasps properlyaroundtheflashtube Lock the flash tube...

Page 18: ...ted 2 Iftheunithasbeeninuse waitfiveminutestoallowtheunittobefullydischarged the autodumpfunction 3 PullouttheFuseHolder 14 fromtheunitandremovetheoldfuse 4 PushthenewfuseallthewayintotheFuseHolder On...

Page 19: ...ly After a while whenthetemperaturehasdecreasedsufficiently theunitwillstartrechargingata normalpace Thisautomaticprotectionwillonlyinterfereunderextremeconditions such aswhentheairventsareblocked Dep...

Page 20: ...durationt0 5min maxpower 1 700 1 1800 1 1000 1 2600 1 1400 1 3700 Recycling230V 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 95 0 2 0 65 Recycling120V 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 95 0 2 0 65 Colortemperature consistency K 30 30 30 Colortemperatu...

Page 21: ...ee Off Prop Free Synchronizationmodes Synccable IR Air Synccable IR Air Synccable IR Air Measurements Dimensionsmm length diameter 300x130 170includingStandAdapter Dimensionsinch length diameter 11 8x...

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