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- Page 1 User guide Profoto Pro-D3 For other languages visit: Pour les autres langues, veuillez consulter: www.profoto.com/support...
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Page 3: Congratulations On Your New Profoto Product
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
Quick Start and Safety Guide is always accessible to the user! Profoto products are intended for professional use! Profoto products are intended for indoor condition 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 The firmware can be updated using Profoto app. According to RF exposure regulations, under normal operations the end user shall refrain from being closer than 20 cm from the device.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Flash mode .......................21 Speed .........................22 Continuous light .....................22 General settings .................... 23 Connectivity ........................26 Set up connectivity with Profoto remotes ..........26 Profoto apps ....................27 Maintenance ........................28 Care instruction ..................... 28 Replacing front glass/flash tube ............. 28 Replacing the handle ................... 29... - Page 8 Replacing the stand adapter ..............30 Other ............................ 31 Overheat protection ..................31 Serial number ....................31 Technical specifications ....................32 Warranty ..........................35 Credit ..........................35 www.profoto.com...
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Page 9: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Handle 5. Power connection 2. Stand adapter 6. USB (behind handle) 3. Zoom scale Sync port 4. Front glass cover www.profoto.com... - Page 10 8. Display 11. Test & ON/OFF button 9. Continuous light dial 12. Stand by LED 10. Main dial 13. Stand stud mount 15. Umbrella holder 14. Clamp screw 16. Tilt-lock knob www.profoto.com...
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Page 11: Getting Started
The Quick Start and Safety Guide is supplied in print with the Pro-D3 translated into many languages, it can also be found for download where you download this user guide. -
Page 12: Setup On Light Stands
Setup on light stands Before mounting the Pro-D3 onto a light stand, you need to attach the stand adapter. Once the stand adapter is attached, follow the instruction below. Fit the stand adapter to the light stand and secure it with the clamp screw [14]. -
Page 13: Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools
Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools The Pro-D3 unit has a built-in reflector that creates a wide and even light spread with a high output. In addition, the unit is compatible with more than 120 light shaping tools, which can be used to shape its already beautiful light into almost any light you can imagine. - Page 14 2. Slide the umbrella shaft into the umbrella holder [15] passing the point where you feel some friction. 3. Continue to slide the umbrella shaft into the umbrella holder [15] until the umbrella is positioned where you want it. www.profoto.com...
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Page 15: Basic Operation
. Indicators 18 19 17. Auto (TTL flash update) 22. Bluetooth 18. Channel 23. Exposure warning 19. Group 24. HSS 20. IR Slave 25. Overheat protection 21. Flash mode www.profoto.com... -
Page 16: Adjust The Flash Power
Adjusting the continuous light when it is set to FREE Press the Continuous light dial [9] to turn the continuous light on or off. 2. When the continuous light is on, the brightness is indicated in the display by slider, brightness percentage and model label “FREE”. www.profoto.com... - Page 17 3. Turn the Continuous light dial [9] to change the brightness in 1% increments. 4. Press and turn the Continuous light dial [9] to change brightness in 10% increments. NOTE When altering the continous light in proportional mode, the flash power setting will follow. www.profoto.com...
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Page 18: Pro-D3 Unit States
However, Air and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connections remain active. The unit returns to the normal state if any interaction is made manually, through the app, or via a Profoto remote. Head off The unit can only enter a “Head Off” state by selecting “Head Off” from either the remote or app. - Page 19 “Head Off” state was activated. Mobile capture When the unit is connected to the Profoto Camera App with the camera view active, it enters the “Mobile Capture” state. During this state, it is not possible to control energy or continuous light on the unit.
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Page 20: Settings
Settings All Pro-D3 settings are accessed and selected through the settings menu. Press the Main dial [10] to enter the settings menu. 2. Scroll through the settings menu by turning the Main dial [10]. 3. To change a setting, press the Main dial [10]. For some settings, a sub menu will appear. -
Page 21: Bluetooth
[8]. Factory default is ON. Bluetooth The BLUETOOTH setting is used to manage connectivity with the Profoto app. See also section Profoto app connectivity. Factory default is ON: • ON: Bluetooth is activated and the unit can be connected to the Profoto app. -
Page 22: Speed
There are two selectable settings, factory default is PROP: • PROP: The continuous light intensity is always proportional to the flash power setting. This setting is recommended if the continuous light is used as modeling light. www.profoto.com... -
Page 23: General Settings
The WARNING SOUNDS setting can be set to ON or OFF to enable/ disable the wrong exposure alarm. Factory default is ON. NOTE The EXP indicator will always appear temporarily on the menu display [8] in case of a wrong exposure alarm, regardless of the warning sound setting. www.profoto.com... - Page 24 The DISPLAY ORIENTATION setting changes the way information is displayed on the unit. There are three selectable settings, factory default is AUTO: • AUTO. The display orientation is automatically adjusted based on the units orientation. • NORMAL • REVERSED www.profoto.com...
- Page 25 Power-on count (number of sessions). About The ABOUT section displays unit specific information about the serial number, hardware, and installed firmware. Regulatory info The regulatory info section displays regulatory information. Factory reset FACTORY RESET will reset all settings to factory default settings. www.profoto.com...
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Page 26: Connectivity
Profoto remote. In the Pro-D3 settings menu, set Air to ON. 2. In the Pro-D3 settings menu, select the same channel that is set on your Profoto remote. 3. In the Pro-D3 settings menu, assign a group (A-F). -
Page 27: Profoto Apps
Profoto apps Profoto apps are continuously updated with new functionality and they also help you to keep your Pro-D3 up to date with the latest new feature updates and bug fixes. Some of the benefits with the Profoto apps are: •... -
Page 28: Maintenance
2. Unfold the sheet metal ribbon pinching the flashtube spring [23] using pliers (or similar). 3. Insert a cable tie (or similar) behind the flashtube [24]. 4. Pull out the flashtube [24] using the cable tie. 23. Flashtube spring 25. Front glass 24. Flashtube www.profoto.com... -
Page 29: Replacing The Handle
Replacing the handle Using a 3 mm hex key, unscrew the four screws securing the handle and then remove the handle. 2. Fit the new handle in place and screw in the four screws, tighten with a torque of 2 Nm. www.profoto.com... -
Page 30: Replacing The Stand Adapter
2. Using a 3 mm hex key, unscrew the two screws securing the stand adapter. Remove the stand adapter and the serrated washers. 3. Fit the serrated washers and the new stand adapter in place and screw in the two screws, tighten with a torque of 2 Nm. www.profoto.com... -
Page 31: Other
Serial number The serial number is printed underneath the unit next to the power connection [5]. You can also find the serial number in the display [8] under SETTINGS>GENERAL>ABOUT. www.profoto.com... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
Input power AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, Class I, Max 2000 W, Max 10A Operating frequency and 2402-2480 MHz, < 10 dBm radio output power (Air and EIRP Bluetooth Low Energy) More technical specifications are available on Profoto.com. www.profoto.com... - Page 33 1/2000 1/17000 1/8000 1/3500 1/2700 1/3500 1/2700 1/25000 1/9300 1/4200 1/3300 1/4200 1/3300 1/26000 1/9700 1/4700 1/3500 1/4700 1/3500 1/43000 1/11800 1/5000 1/3600 1/5000 1/3600 1/62000 1/12300 1/5000 1/4000 1/5000 1/4000 1/62000 1/12800 More technical specifications are available on Profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
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Page 35: Warranty
Ltd registered in China and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Profoto is under license. USB Type-C and USB-C are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. - Page 36 Profoto AB Box 1264, 172 25 Sundbyberg Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...
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