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- Page 1 User Manual Profoto–Stockholm, Sweden Profoto The Light Shaping Company...
- Page 2 Profoto D4 – Top Panel See page 17 for descriptions! å Profoto D4 – Top Panel...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 4: User Manual
Other Profoto Heads D4 Generators System Chart Technical Data Digital Wireless Freedom (Radio Slave) Profoto Studio Software The D4 system consists of the following products: Generators D4 1200 D4 2400 1200 (with radio slave receiver) 2400 (with radio slave receiver) - Page 5 – from flash to flash and over the whole range, even when several flash heads are used. This makes the D4 generators the first choice for critical analogue and digital shoots, always guaranteeing exact and repeatable results.
- Page 6 Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads Acute/D4 Head UV-reduced flash tube Umbrella holder Manoeuvering system with locking lever Stand adapter 16mm (5/8") Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated Halogen modelling lamp, 250W, Mini-Can E11 socket (500W optional) Locking springs Standard Zoom Reflector Modelling light On/Off switch...
- Page 7 The Acute/D4 Twin offers even shorter flash duration,very quick recycling or the ability to obtain 4800 Ws out of one single head. An Acute/D4 Twin has two flash tubes. As the flash duration is shorter at low power settings, and as only half of the desired power is used in each tube, consequently shorter flash duration is obtained.
- Page 8 Profoto D4 – Acute/D4 Heads 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.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
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 recom- mend the use of these heads with D4 generators at 90-130V, because the fan will not work properly, leading to problems with overheating. - Page 10 5´Giant Reflector 10 03 11, 7´Giant Reflector 10 03 12, 8´ Giant Reflector 10 03 13 Softbox 1x3´RF Diffusors available (-1/3 and 1 f-stop) (30x90cm) 25 45 36 Profoto–The Light Shaping System Acute2 2400/1200 Acute2 2400/1200 D4 1200/2400 (with radio slave module)
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Page 11: Nomenclature
Systematically Shape with Light Modular light shaping tools are the heart of the Profoto design. They allow you to reveal your individual style with unparalleled quality of light and maximum control with minimum set up time. You can systematically work with dozens of tools and accessories to create the look you want. -
Page 12: Quick Guide
D4 to be compatible with Acute/D4Head or ProHead. The D4 is made in such a way that you can decide, via the internal software, if you want the D4 generator to be compatible with the Pro-7 series of heads or the Acute series of heads without the need to change modelling lamps. - Page 13 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 .
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Modelling Light
(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. -
Page 16: Photo/Ir-Cell
1/15 1/30 1/60 If the D4 is equipped with a radio slave receiver, you can activate this function by pushing the corresponding Flash and Modelling Light Button [12] and set the channel now visible in The Light Shaping Company The Light Shaping Company Profoto D4 –... -
Page 17: Memory Function
Auxiliary Functions Display [8] will indicate “- -”. Memory Function It is possible to save up to three combined power and auxiliary function settings in the D4’s memory. This makes it easier to repeat even the most complex set-ups. With the “Profoto Studio”... -
Page 18: Automatic Safety Functions
In example: If you connect the two plugs of an AcuteTwin to the L L a a m m p p H H e e a a d d S S o o c c k k e e t t s s A and B [9] of a D4 1200 generator and use both outlets at 600Ws, the flash duration is just 1/1600s. -
Page 19: Warranty
Profoto D4 – Warranty Warranty 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. -
Page 20: System Requirements
D4 generators. The unique “Group” function can be used to form and control different groups of D4’s, i.e. used for the background or to power a big light bank, like seperate generators. It is possible to store an almost unlimited number of set-ups in the computer memory, which allows the photographer to quickly repeat even the most complex set-ups. - Page 21 Click the ALL tab to get access to control the functions of all generators connected. Each D4 generator connected is additionally listed with a separate tab. The Light Shaping Company The Light Shaping Company Profoto D4 –...
- Page 22 STORE field and click DELETE in the field STORE SELECTION. If you click the TEST button and more than one D4 generator is connected, each generator will flash immediately after each other. With this function it is possible to check that all generators work properly.
- Page 23 STORE field and click DELETE in the STORE SELECTION field. Smart max. proportional modelling light If you control the D4 functions with the “Profoto Studio” software, it is possible to use an additional modelling light mode: If you activate SMART MAX PROP in the MODEL field, the lamp head(s) receiving the most flash power will automatically work with max.
- Page 24 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.com Profoto The Light Shaping Company...