Profoto D1
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operating instructions
Stand mounting
1. Mount and fasten the D1 unit on the stand using the locking knob on the Stand Adapter
[18].
2. The unit can be directed upwards/downwards when the Locking Knob [16] is
loosened. Fasten the Locking Knob [16] when the unit is correctly directed.
Mounting of external reflector
1. Unlock the clasp on the external reflector.
2. Slide the reflector onto the D1 unit. Use the Zoom Scale [17] to place the reflector in
the desired position.
3. Secure the reflector by locking the clasp.
Umbrella mounting
1. Slide the umbrella shaft into the Umbrella Tube [15] on the D1 unit.
2. After a few centimeters, there will be more friction. Continue to slide the umbrella shaft
to optimise the light into the umbrella.
Glass cover mounting
1. Ensure that the D1 unit is turned off and that the power cable is not connected.
2. If the unit has been in use, wait five minutes to allow the unit to be fully discharged (the
autodump function).
3. Gently remove the frosted glass plate.
4. Carefully fit the glass cover in place. Make sure that the safety pins fit properly into the
slot of the glass cover.
Power connection
1. Connect the power cable to the Power Supply (AC) Connector [13] on the D1 unit and
to the mains power supply outlet.
2. The Power Supply Indicator [3] will be red, indicating that the unit is receiving power
but is in standby mode.
3. Press the On Button [2].
4. The Power Supply Indicator [3] will now be green.
energy level setting
1. Use the Setting Knob [7] to change the energy level of the flash light:
Turn the Setting Knob [7] clockwise to increase the energy level in 1/10 f-stop
increments and counter-clockwise to decrease.
Press and hold down the Setting Knob [7] and turn the knob clockwise to increase the
energy in 1 f-stop increments and counter-clockwise to decrease.
