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ProDaylight 200 Air
ProDaylight 400 Air
ProBallast 200/400
User´s Guide EN
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Summary of Contents for Profoto ProDaylight 200Air
- Page 1 ES – Esta guía de usuario está disponible en otros idiomas en profoto.com/support FR – Ce manuel d’utilisation est également disponible en d’autres langues sur profoto.com/fr/support IT – Questa guida per gli utenti è disponibile in altre lingue su profoto.com/it/support JP – このユーザーガイドはprofoto.com/ja/supportに他の言語でもご用意しています。...
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- Page 3 Every single reflector and accessory creates its special light and the unique Profoto focusing system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors. Enjoy your Profoto product!
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not connect this equipment to equipment from other brands. Only use ballast, lamps and light shaping tools as specified by Profoto. Do not use lamp without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Do not stare directly at lamp while in operation. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Changing settings in standby mode ............15 Turn unit off ....................15 Remote control .......................16 Turn unit on/off ..................16 Light intensity setting ................16 Maintenance ......................17 Changing lamp ..................17 Changing fuse ...................17 Trouble shooting .....................18 List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools ............19 www.profoto.com... - Page 6 Technical data ......................20 ProDaylight Air ...................20 ProBallast 200/400 ..................20 Warranty .........................21 Regulatory information ...................22 United States and Canada ................22 Japan ......................23 www.profoto.com...
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Page 7: System Description
Profoto Air is a system for convenient remote control of flash generators and studio lamps. The Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, for world wide use. Profoto Air allows control of your light from as far away as 300 m/1000 ft (free line of sight). -
Page 8: Nomenclature
Nomenclature 1. Handle 5. Locking Handle 2. Bracket Screw 6. Zoom Scale 3. Lamp Cable 7. Protective glass cover 4. Stand Adapter www.profoto.com... -
Page 9: Functionality
SAfETy PrEcAUTioN! Profoto only uses UV-doped CSR-lamps, which emit a fraction of the hazardous UV radiation compared to classic HMI type lamps. Never use other types of lamps than the ones specified by Profoto. A cold metal halide lamp does not immediately begin producing its full light capacity. The warm up period can be a few minutes. -
Page 10: Cooling System
Built-in timer The ProDaylight Air unit has a built-in timer, which can be read out in standby mode. The timer feature is included to make it easier to keep track of lamp life. www.profoto.com... -
Page 11: Proballast
The ProBallast 200/400 also includes a control panel for control of the ProDaylight 200 Air and ProDaylight 400 Air. CHANNEL SET MODE A. Lamp Connector F. Display B. Fuse Holder G. Setting Knob C. Power Connector H. Channel Set Button D. On/Off Button I. Mode Button E. Power Indicator www.profoto.com... -
Page 12: Power Supply
The Profoto Air radio system is fully integrated in the ProBallast 200/400, allowing wireless remote control of the ProDaylight Air unit. With the Profoto Air Remote device, the ProDaylight Air unit can be turned on/off remotely and the light intensity can be adjusted. With the Profoto Studio Air software, multiple lighting setups including numerous continuous lights and flash units can be created and coordinated. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
5. Make sure that the safety switch [ii] is pressed down and that both safety pins fit properly into the slots [iii] on each side of the glass cover. 6. Secure the glass cover by pressing the safety pins down and then pushing them one by one under the top screw. www.profoto.com... -
Page 14: Reflector Mounting
3. While the Display is flashing, press and hold down and turn the Setting Knob [G] clockwise to increase the group letter (A, B, c, D, E, f) and counter-clockwise to decrease the letter. 4. Wait until the Display [F] stops flashing. (The Display will now show the light intensity.) www.profoto.com... -
Page 15: Frequency Mode Setting
200/400. 2. The Power Indicator [E] on the ProBallast 200/400 will be red, indicating that the ballast is receiving power but is in standby mode. 3. Disconnect the AC mains cable on the ProBallast 200/400 device from mains power. www.profoto.com... -
Page 16: Remote Control
For radio channel and group settings on the Profoto Air devices and the Profoto Studio Air program, please refer to the corresponding User’s Guide. Turn unit on/off Use the Head or Model Buttons (1) and (0) on the Profoto Air Remote device to turn the ProDaylight Air unit on and off. Light intensity setting... -
Page 17: Maintenance
2. Pull out the Fuse Holder [B] and remove the old fuses. 3. Gently push the new fuses all the way into the Fuse Holder [B]. Only use fuses specified in section Technical data. 4. Gently push the Fuse Holder [B] in place. www.profoto.com... -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting
Internal fuse defect. • Check the fuses on the ProBallast 200/400. If the problem remains after replacing the fuses, contact your nearest Profoto service station. ProDaylight Air A safety switch prevents Fit the glass cover correctly in place, is not turned the lamp from being see instructions on page 13. -
Page 19: List Of Compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools
List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools The ProDaylight 200 Air and ProDaylight 400 Air can be used in combination with the following Profoto light shapers: • HR Softboxes • HR Lanterns, except HR Lantern 1.7’ FLAT (Max 400W) • ProCine reflector including lenses • Softlight reflector • Magnum reflector • Zoom reflector • Narrow beam reflector • Narrow beam travel reflector... -
Page 20: Technical Data
50 Hz (Silent) Dimensions 31.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm (12.4 x 5.7 x 5.7 in) Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com... -
Page 21: Warranty
If you have any technical problems please get in contact with an authorized Profoto service station. The Warranty is subject to and shall be interpreted in accordance with the law of the country where the product is purchased. -
Page 22: Regulatory Information
Les lettres ‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but que d’identifier ce qui suit comme le numéro de certification/d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada. Profoto AB Transmitter / receiver MoDEL: Profoto Air rMi ProDUcT No: PNZ1808-0000 fcc iD: W4G-rMi ic: 8167A-rMi Made in Sweden www.profoto.com... -
Page 23: Japan
In order to comply with Japanese regulations the output power must be limited to 10 dBm and any user access to the RF-parts must be hindered by using: • An enclosure that needs special tools to open • An RF-shield that protects the transceiver, amplifier and VCO. The product must be labelled with the following registration number: R 202WW08109201 www.profoto.com... - Page 24 Profoto AB P.O. Box 1264 SE-172 65 Sundbyberg, SWEDEN Visiting address: Landsvägen 57, Sundbyberg Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...