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Profoto Connect
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  • Page 1 User guide Profoto Connect For other languages visit: www.profoto.com...
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  • Page 3 Light is the essence of the image because without light, there is no image. The Profoto product you hold in your hand is the result of over half a century of experience and expertise. It has been meticulously designed not just to deliver light – but to deliver great light.
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared with other users. Interference cannot be ruled out. Due to varying regulations and limits on radio transmissions Profoto Connect has a power output setting. Some countries does not allow use of the full power mode PO, please refer to your country specific section in the user guide to see www.profoto.com...
  • Page 5 Equipment contains battery, electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling. Follow local legislation for disposal of batteries, electrical and electronic components, respectively.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General safety instructions ............4 About the product ................7 Getting started ................8 Profoto app ................... 12 Profoto Air compatibility ............14 Technical data ................16 Warranty ..................19 Regulatory information ............20 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 7: About The Product

    About the product Profoto Connect is our very first button-free trigger and has been created specifically for you, the aspiring image creator that wants to find new ways to be creative with photography. Because now, you can create natural-looking light anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Status indicator USB-C port Hot shoe connector Release button www.profoto.com...
  • Page 9 How to connect the Profoto Connect with the Profoto app Start the Profoto app on your smartphone. Find and connect to your device via Bluetooth. The name includes a part of the serial number that is printed on the Profoto Connect.
  • Page 10 • To detach the Profoto Connect from your camera, press the release button and slide it off. • To charge the battery, connect the device to a power source with the USB-C to USB-A charging cable. • The default radio setting for Profoto Connect is channel = 1.
  • Page 11 Status indicator Blue Connecting to the Profoto app via Bluetooth. Blinking: Bluetooth connection has ended. White Ready for operation. Green Battery is charged. Yellow Low battery/Battery is charging. Critically low battery. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 12: Profoto App

    Use the Profoto app for additional remote control features and easy upgrades: • Auto offset: When Profoto Connect is in automatic mode, you can add an offset to the default energy output to make all images a little brighter or a little darker.
  • Page 13 • Channel selection: If another photographer is using the same channel, you have 19 other channels to choose from so that your products don’t interfere with each other. • Radio power output: Adjust the radio power output to remain compliant with national regulations and restrictions. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 14: Profoto Air Compatibility

    • Some camera models may not be supported or have limited functionality. See profoto.com for the latest information on camera compatibility. • Profoto Connect can also be used to trigger the Air Remote and Air Sync Profoto Air transceivers. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 15 • Profoto Connect is not compatible with any third-party radio triggering systems, speed lights or non-Profoto flashes. • Profoto Connect operates with Profoto flash units and generators, with built-in Profoto Air functionality according to the table below. Air labeling Enabled features on Profoto Connect...
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    Yes, built-in AirTTL receiver and transmitter Operation modes Auto/Manual Auto power off Yes, after 60 minutes of inactivity Radio Frequency Specifications Profoto Air 2.4 GHz Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) No. of frequency 20 (Ch.1 to Ch. 20) channels www.profoto.com...
  • Page 17 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) No. of frequency channels Radio Power Output Maximum 8 dBm Output power varies with setting in the Profoto app. Actual range will vary due to site layout, surrounding materials and other radio transmissions. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 18 > 30 hours (depending on lifetime usage) Miscellaneous Firmware update Via Bluetooth from Profoto Measurements Diameter 45 mm Height 29 mm Weight 43 g All technical data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Warranty The Warranty can be downloaded from the product page at www.profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 20: Regulatory Information

    Devices). This band may be used in most parts of the world. Regional restrictions may apply. Note: Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Connect shall be operated and make sure that they are followed. EU Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 21 Profoto. com. COUNTRY CHANNEL RF POWER USA/Canada CH 1-7, 9-20 USA/Canada CH 8 EU (and EES) CH1-20 South Korea CH1-20 China,Taiwan CH1-20 The RF POWER setting in Profoto Connect is changed via the Profoto app. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 22 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure WARNING: The Profoto Connect device radiates radio frequency energy at a level below the United States FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device should be used in such a manner that the potential for www.profoto.com...
  • Page 23 Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seule- ment aux conditions suivantes : il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 24 The term ‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The Profoto Connect device complies with the IC RSS- 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. For hand held operation, this device has been tested and meets IC RF exposure limits when the device is positioned a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body.
  • Page 25 Le dispositif Profoto Connect est conforme aux limites sur l’exposition aux rayonnements IC RSS-102 définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. En mode manuel, ce dispositif a été testé et respecte les limites d’exposition IC RF lorsque ce dernier est placé à au moins 1 cm du corps.
  • Page 26 2.4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication 上記のとおり、電波法第 38条の 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行っ たも のであることを証する。 This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38-24, Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law. R202-LSF011 R209-J00226 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 27 South Korea 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음. Taiwan 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可, 公司、 商號或 使用者均不 得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特 性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信; 經發現有干 擾現象時, 應立即停用, 並改善至無干擾時方得 繼續使用。 前項合法通信, 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率 射頻電機須 忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射 性電機設備之干擾。 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 28 Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The Heatshrink library is copyright 2013-2015, Scott Vokes <vokes.s@gmail.com>. Complete license text can be found at Profoto.com. The Frozen library is copyright (c) 2016, QuarksLab. Complete license text can be found at Profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
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  • Page 32 Profoto AB Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...