User manual PROFOTO D4

[. . . ] Profoto User Manual Profoto­Stockholm, Sweden x1 The Light Shaping Company D4 Profoto D4 ­ Top Panel Profoto D4 ­ Top Panel D4 d a bc e d f g h i i i i j l m j l m k j l m j l m n r o See page 17 for descriptions! pq s t å Profoto D4 ­ Warning D4 Safety Instructions Profoto generators and flash heads are part of a complete professional lighting system. 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. Service is only to be carried . Ne . Do . Do . Do . Ne . Ne . Whe . Al . Pr out by authorized personnel. [. . . ] power and dims or brightens proportional to the flash output settings. (This is useful when mixing 1200Ws and 2400Ws generators on a set; in this case the 1200Ws pack(s) should be used at 1/2 PROP Or if a D4 with . 4x 500W modelling light is used at a weak fuse/petrol- electric generator. ) After 4. the functions return to 1. Modelling Light With four different modelling light modes it is possible to adjust a D4 generator to a users preferences and get maximum control of the light setting. The maximum proportional function is ideal to check delicate set-ups even at lowest flash power. Connecting Camera and Flash Meter The two Sync Sockets [4] allow the camera and flash meter to be connected simultaneously. The 5 meter sync cord can, without restrictions be lengthened with a sync extension cable. Generators can be connected by means of the Profoto sync interconnection cord, so called "hard wiring". It is possible to activate the modelling light of each lamp head connected separately at the generator by a short push on the Flash and Modelling Light Button(s) [12] until it lights up. CAUTION!Don't hold down this button accidentally: In this case the Power Display [10] goes off and the whole socket is completely deactivated. Check if the modelling light switch at the back of the head is at the "On" position if a head doesn't react. Recharging The recharging starts after the On/Standby Button [3] is pushed and the connected heads are activated with the Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Button(s) [12]. Normal or fast recharge can be chosen by pushing the Normal/Fast Recycle Switch [21]. If the Normal/Fast Recycle Switch [21] isn't lit, the generator will recharge at the slower, "normal" rate. 1000W modelling light), when the generator is connected to a mains supply with weak fuses, or if you are uncertain as to how well the mains supply is fused. If the Normal/Fast Recycle Switch [21] is illuminated, fast recharging is obtained. See "Technical Data" (page 33) for details about the power consumption. The D4 has a soft start function of the modelling light that extends the lifetime of the halogen lamps. To turn off the modelling light of a single head, push again the Flash and Modelling Light Button [12] of the corresponding socket. To turn off the modelling light of all heads used, it is also possible to push the Modelling Light Button [19] ­ the modelling light goes off and the Modelling Light Indicators [20] and the Flash and Modelling Light Button(s) [12] are dark. To change the modelling light mode, hold down the Modelling Light Button [19] until the desired function is indicated: Ready/Charging Signals Five individual modes offer full information about the actual status of a D4 generator. This gives the photographer immediate feedback at all shooting situations. To turn off all ready and charging signals, push once the Ready Mode Button [17] ­ the Ready Signal Indicators [20] are off and just the Ready Lamp [18] is lit when the generator Profoto 24 The Light Shaping Company The Light Shaping Company 25 Profoto D4 Profoto D4 ­ Generators Profoto D4 ­ Generators D4 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]: 1. BEEP ­ a short acoustic signal indicates that the generator is fully charged. BUZZ ­ an intermitting signal is audible while the generator is charging. BEEP & DIM ­ the modelling light is dimmed while charging and a short acoustic signal indicates that the generator is fully charged. [. . . ] If you want to delete a saved set-up, mark the name of this set-up in the field STORE field and click DELETE in the field STORE SELECTION. Form and control generator groups With this function is it possible to combine generators to form separate groups and to adjust groups like a single generator. the whole main or background light or if more than one D4 is used to power a huge light bank. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. Click the INDIVIDUAL tab to get access to the control functions of each single generator, see "Individual Control" at page 36-37 for details. Select the first generator you want to include and write a group name in the field GROUP and save the chosen name by pressing the return/enter key of the computer. [. . . ]