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D4 1200 Air

, D4 2400 Air

, D4 4800 Air

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Power connection

1.  Connect the power cable to the Mains Socket [1] and to AC mains supply. The Power 

Indicator [2] will be green, indicating that the generator is receiving power.

2.  Press the On/Standby Button [3] to turn on the generator.
3.  If necessary, activate the head(s) by pressing the corresponding Head/Model Button 

[12]. The white Ready Lamp [18] will turn on when the generator is charged.

Settings

1.  Use the Energy Controls A-D [13] to select the energy levels for the active head(s).
2.  Press and hold down the Modeling Light Button [19] until the Modeling Light Indicator 

[20] corresponding to the desired modeling light mode is indicated; 

MAX, PROP, MAX 

PROP

 or 

½ PROP

.

3.  Press and hold down Ready Mode Button [17] until the Ready Mode Indicator [16] 

corresponding to the desired ready mode is indicated; 

BEEP, BUZZ, BEEP-DIM, BUZZ-

DIM, DIM

 or 

OFF

.

4.  Use the Recharging Speed Button [18] to select 

Normal

 (unlit button) or 

Fast

 (lit button) 

Recharging speed.

Auxiliary functions settings

1.  Press the Set Button [7] twice. The auxiliary function settings are displayed in the 

Energy Displays [10]; Interval in display A, Sequence in display B and Delay in display 
C.

2.  Press the Head/Model Buttons A-C [12] to activate/deactivate the Interval, Sequence 

and Display functions. (The Interval function can only be activated if the Sequence 
function has been activated.)

3.  Use the Energy Controls A-C [13] to select the Interval, Sequence and Display settings.

Sync setup

Sync via cable

1.  Connect a sync cord from the camera or a flash meter to one of the Sync Sockets [4] on 

the generator.

Sync via cable + flash meter

1.  Connect a sync cord from the camera to one of the Sync Sockets [4] on the generator.
2.  Connect another sync cable from the flash meter to the free Sync Socket [4].

Sync via Photocell/IR slave

1.  Activate the Photocell/IR slave in the generator by pressing the Slave Button [6]. Ensure 

that the button is lit.

Summary of Contents for D4 1200 Air

Page 1: ...D41200Air D42400Air D44800Air User s Guide...

Page 2: ...D4 1200 Air D4 2400 Air D4 4800 Air 2 www profoto com...

Page 3: ...ividual product comply with specified performance quality andsafety Forthisreasonourflashequipmentiswidelyusedin rentalstudiosandrentalhousesworldwide fromParis London Milan NewYork TokyotoCapeTown Pr...

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

Page 5: ...ync and control 13 Auxiliary functions 13 Test function 15 Memory function 15 Additional information 16 Color Temperature 16 f stop stability 16 Flash duration 16 Petrol electric generators 16 Operati...

Page 6: ...om Miscellaneous 23 Measurements 23 Compatible heads 24 Old Profoto heads 24 Warranty 24 Regulatory information 25 World wide Usage of Radio Spectrum 25 EU Declaration of Conformity 25 Unites States a...

Page 7: ...irectlyandeveryadjustmentisdisplayedimmediately Itis possibletoactivateanddeactivateeachheadseparatelybythepushofabutton TheintegratedAirsystemoffersareliableradiosyncandcomfortableradioremotecontrol...

Page 8: ...ally or group them to control multiple generators at one time You can save customerlightingsetupsforuseatalatertime TheD4AirgeneratorcanbeconnectedtothePC MaceitherwithaUSBcableorwirelessly viatheProf...

Page 9: ...veButton 12 Head ModelButtons A D 13 EnergyControls A D 14 MasterButton 15 USBPort 16 ReadyModeIndicators 17 ReadyModeButton 18 ReadyLampandTestButton 19 ModelingLightButton 20 ModelingLightIndicators...

Page 10: ...age 100V modeling lamps in 100V markets 120V modeling lamps in 110 120V markets and 240V modeling lamps in 200 240Vmarkets PLEASE CHECKTHE CONFIGURATION OFTHE GENERATOR THE MODELING LAMPSAND THEMAINSV...

Page 11: ...flash to dischargethegeneratorwhentheenergylevelislowered Modelinglight TheHead ModelButtonsA D 12 areusedtoturnon offthecorrespondingmodelinglight TheModelingLightButton 19 isusedtoturnon offallthemo...

Page 12: ...dicate that the charging of the generator is completed BUZZ An audible signal with several beeps will indicate that the generator is being charged BEEP DIM The modeling light will be turned off while...

Page 13: ...hronizationandcontrol Forsync controlviaradio theProfotoAirreceiverinthegeneratormustbeactivatedanda radiochannelmustbeselected SeeRemotesync controlsetupinstructionsonpage20 The Profoto Air system op...

Page 14: ...rements pressdownthecontrolwhileturning Delay Turn Energy Control C 13 to select the delay time 0 1 60 s before the first flash Forchangesinlargerincrements pressdownthecontrolwhileturning Ifoneorseve...

Page 15: ...tions The D4 Air generator is equipped with an effective cooling and safety system The integrated fan will automatically start running when the generator is operating at higher energylevelsorwhenthege...

Page 16: ...tialwhenD4Airgeneratorsareused in combination with Multi Shot backs or for 3D pictures The power stability of the D4Air generatorsisinfactbetterthantherepeataccuracyofmostflashmeters Flashduration The...

Page 17: ...wingthreebuttons theWs f stopButton 11 andtheHead ModelButtonBandC 12 4 Whilestillpressingthethreebuttons connectthepowercabletotheMainsSocket 1 andtoACmainssupply 5 While still pressing the three but...

Page 18: ...P BUZZ BEEP DIM BUZZ DIM DIMorOFF 4 UsetheRechargingSpeedButton 18 toselectNormal unlitbutton orFast litbutton Rechargingspeed Auxiliaryfunctionssettings 1 Press the Set Button 7 twice The auxiliary f...

Page 19: ...or sync cord never via the computeranditssoftware Remotesync controlsetup 1 PresstheSetButton 7 oncetoenterauxiliarymode Thegroupsettingforeachhead willbedisplayedintheEnergyDisplays 10 2 TurntheEner...

Page 20: ...e Ready Lamp 18 will turn off and a double beep signal will confirm that Memory Mode is entered 2 While still holding down the Recall Save Button 11 shortly press the Head Model Button 12 correspondin...

Page 21: ...tructions onpage18 Thefuseofthelamp headand orthelamp bulbblows Thegeneratoris notconfiguredtobe compatiblewiththe connectedhead Configurethegenerator accordingtotheinstructions onpage17 Oneorseveralm...

Page 22: ...00Ws SocketC 9 600Ws SocketC 18 1200Ws SocketC 36 2400Ws SocketD 9 300Ws SocketD 18 600Ws SocketD 36 1200Ws AsymmetryRange max7 8f stops Recyclingtime 120V 60Hz 0 07 1 2s 0 09 2 2s 0 12 4 4s Recycling...

Page 23: ...ons Sequence Interval Delay Miscellaneous DigitalDisplay Yes f stops Ws Auxfunctionsandradiosettings FanCooled Yes temperatureregulated AutomaticMulti Voltage Yes 100 120V 200 240V 50 60Hz ReadySignal...

Page 24: ...7 heads However Profoto does not recommenduseofoldAcutePABandAcuteAlfaheads ABorABS NOTE Whenequippedwitha220 240V 50Hzmodelinglight PF PB Pro 6andPro 7headscanbeusedat220 240V 50Hz However Profotodo...

Page 25: ...e Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act and Directive1999 5 EC R TTEDirective Manufacturer ProfotoAB Address Box2023 12821SKARPN CK Sweden Product 2 4GHzSRDcommunicationmodule Type Profo...

Page 26: ...SS 210 d Industrie Canada L utilisation de ce dispositifestautoris eseulementauxconditionssuivantes 1 ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouil...

Page 27: ...rationinJapan Classificationofspecifiedradioequipment Article2 Clause1 Item19 2 4GHzWideBandLowPowerDataCommunication 38 24 1 Thisistocertifythattheabove mentionedcertificationbytypehasbeengrantedin a...

Page 28: ...ProfotoAB P O Box1264 SE 17225Stockholm SWEDEN Phone 4684475300 info profoto com www profoto com V3 Printed in Sweden Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice...

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