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User guide
Air Remote TTL-C
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  • Page 1 User guide Air Remote TTL-C For other languages visit: www.profoto.com/support...
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  • Page 3 Unless it complies with the specified performance, quality and safety, it is a no-go. As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay with you for years and help you grow as a photographer. But getting the product is only the beginning of that journey.
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and these safety instructions. Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for indoor conditions use. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields, or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General safety instructions ..................... 4 System description & compatible products ............. 7 General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air ..........8 Nomenclature ........................9 Operating instructions ....................10 Quick guide ...................... 10 Power on/off ......................11 Channel selection ....................11 Sync selecetion (1st curtain, 2nd curtain and HSS) ......11...
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  • Page 7: System Description & Compatible Products

    The small, lightweight Air Remote TTL-C is designed to make off- camera flash easy. Mounted on the camera hot shoe, it acts as a wireless extension of your camera to your Profoto flashes, combining TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control with the option to manually adjust and sync your Profoto lights.
  • Page 8: General Notes On Wireless Operation With Profoto Air

    General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air The Profoto Air channels [1-8] use eight specific frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band and have an operating range of up to 300 meters (1000ft). The frequencies are evenly distributed over the entire frequency band.
  • Page 9: Nomenclature

    6. Mode button 2. Display Sync button 3. Energy buttons 8. Channel button 4. Group buttons (A, B, C) 9. Head button 5. Test button 10. Model button 11. Battery compartment 13. USB port 12. Hot shoe connector 14. Locking mechanism www.profoto.com...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Quick guide For detailed instructions, refer to the subsequent sections. Profoto Flash setups Set the flash to synchronization via Radio/Air (may differ by flash model). 2. Select the same radio channel on all flashes. 3. Select the same group (A, B or C) for all lamp heads to be controlled simultaneously.
  • Page 11: Power On/Off

    HSS enables shooting with flash at a faster shutter speed than the fastest external flash sync speed (x-sync) of the camera, all the way down to 1/8000s (may differ between camera models). This option can be extremely useful to limit the influence of ambient light when shooting in bright conditions. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 12: Mode Selection (Ttl Or Manual)

    *Your remote and AirTTL flash may require a firmware update in order to use this feature. The lastest updates and a list of compatible cameras is available on profoto.com/myprofoto. Create your personal account and login to access all new upgrades.
  • Page 13 • If a Profoto AirTTL compatible flash is set to group D, E or F, it will be synchronized but not be part of the TTL calculation. The flash outputs of these flashes are added to the total flash exposure and can for instance be used to manually set the exposure on the background.
  • Page 14: Operation In Man Mode

    Press the Head button [9] to turn on/off the lamp heads in the selected group (if the heads in a group are turned off, the relation value for that group will display ‘--’) Example of remote Display[2] settings in MANmode operation www.profoto.com...
  • Page 15: Test Sync

    The light output of all flashes in the selected group then remains unchanged. • When all groups are selected the remote will also control lights in group D,E or F (selected on flash). Test sync • Press the Test button [6] to manually transmit a sync signal. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 16: Other

    Air Remote TTL-C. To access the latest free upgrades you create your personal account on profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have an account you can register your products and be sure you get noticed when new upgrades are released.
  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Typical battery lifetime 30 hours Antenna type Integrated LCD display Auto power off Remote: Turns off after 30 min of inactivity (Can be deactivated) Display: Partially dimmed after 20 seconds of inactivity. Turns inactive after 2 minutes of inactivity. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 18 HSS for all Profoto flashes labelled AirTTL. Measurements Dimensions 75x60x35 mm / 2.9x2.3x1.4 in Weight 75 g / 2.6 oz including batteries All figures are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 19: Regulatory Information

    SRD (Short Range 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 Air Remote TTL -C shall be operated and make sure that they are followed. EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Profoto AB declares that the radio equipment type Profoto Air Remote TTL -C is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 20 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure WARNING: The Profoto Air Remote TTL -C 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 human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 21 IC RF Exposure limits The Profoto Air Remote TTL -C device complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. For handheld 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 22 Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance. This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese Telecommunication Business Law This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid. R 202-SMH035 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 23 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 24 PGM0011-0010 Profoto AB Box 1264, 172 25 Sundbyberg Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...

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