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  • Page 1 User guide Profoto Pro-B3...
  • Page 2 www.profoto.com...
  • 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 LST and the lamp heads. Make sure that the Quick Start and Safety Guide is always accessible to the user! 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 the Profoto app. According to RF exposure regulations, under normal operations the end user shall refrain from being closer than 20 cm from the device.
  • Page 6 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 7 Air channel ....................... 25 Air ........................26 Bluetooth ......................26 IR Sync ......................26 Flash mode ..................... 26 Continuous light .....................27 General settings .................... 28 Connectivity ........................31 Set up connectivity with Profoto remotes ..........31 Profoto apps ....................32 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 8 Care instructions ................... 33 Replacing front glass/flashtube .............. 33 Replacing the handle ................... 34 Replacing the stand adapter ..............35 Other ........................... 36 Overheat protection ..................36 Serial number ....................36 Technical specifications ....................37 Warranty ..........................39 Credit ..........................39 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 9 Nomenclature Handle 5. Transport cap 2. Stand adapter 6. Sync port 3. Battery compartment 4. Zoom scale www.profoto.com...
  • Page 10 Display 10. Test & ON/OFF button 8. Continuous light dial 11. Standby LED 9. Center dial 12. USB (under display) 13. Stand stud mount 15. Umbrella holder 14. Clamp screw 16. Tilt-lock knob www.profoto.com...
  • Page 11 17. Battery status button 19. Battery charge connector 18. Battery status LEDs 20. Battery release button 21. AC inlet 23. Charge status indicator 22. Strap 24. Battery connector plug www.profoto.com...
  • Page 12 Stop use and disconnect: If there are any open cracks in the housing or front glass, immediately stop use, disconnect from power and/or remove the battery to prevent electric shock risk. Do not touch any internal parts and contact Profoto Service or an authorized service center for assistance. High voltage warning Persistent voltage: High internal voltage remains up to 10 minutes after the unit is turned off and disconnected from battery or mains.
  • Page 13 The Quick Start and Safety Guide is supplied in print with the Pro-B3, translated into many languages. It can also be found for download where you downloaded this user guide.
  • Page 14 Charge the battery NOTE! New battery must be fully charged before first use. The battery can be charged from any charge level. Only use the Profoto charger supplied with the Pro-B3 or other chargers recommended by Profoto. Connect the battery connector plug [24] on the battery charger to the battery charge connector [19] on the battery.
  • Page 15 The battery charge can be checked on the battery itself by pressing the battery status button [17]. While the battery status button is pressed, the battery charge status is indicated by the battery status LEDs [18]: 5 LEDs: 75-100% 4 LEDs: 50-75% 3 LEDs: 25-50% 2 LEDs: 10-25% 1 LED: <10%: www.profoto.com...
  • Page 16 25-50% 1 section: 10-25% Empty frame: <10% If the Pro-B3 is turned on and the battery is charged during use, it will be indicated by a battery charge icon in the bottom right of the display [7]. Mount the battery To mount the battery, fit the battery into the Pro-B3 unit as illustrated below and press firmly until you hear a “click”...
  • Page 17 Setup on light stands To mount the Pro-B3 onto a light stand, follow the instructions below. Fit the stand adapter to the light stand and secure it with the clamp screw [14]. 2. Loosen the Tilt-lock knob [16] to adjust the tilt position.
  • Page 18 Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools The Pro-B3 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 19 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 to be. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 20 . Indicators 26 27 25. Auto (TTL flash update) 30. Bluetooth 26. Air channel 31. Battery 27. Air group 32. Exposure warning 28. IR Slave 33. HSS 29. Flash mode 34. Overheat protection www.profoto.com...
  • Page 21 Press the Continuous light dial [8] 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”. 3. Turn the Continuous light dial [8] to change the brightness in 1% increments. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 22 “PROPORTIONAL”. 3. Turn the Center dial [9] to change the intensity. This will change both flash and continuous light proportionally. NOTE When altering the continous light in proportional mode, the flash power setting will follow. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 23 However, Air and Bluetooth (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 24 “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.
  • Page 25 Settings All Pro-B3 settings are accessed and selected through the settings menu. Press the Center dial [9] to enter the settings menu. 2. Scroll through the settings menu by turning the Center dial [9]. 3. To change a setting, press the Center dial [9]. For some settings, a sub menu will appear.
  • Page 26 The AIR setting can be set to ON or OFF to activate or deactivate Profoto Air wireless functionality. When Air is deactivated, “AIR OFF” is shown at the bottom left of the display [7]. When Air is activated, the set channel and group, e.g.
  • Page 27 This setting is recommended if the continuous light is used as video light. NOTE For instructions on how to adjust the continuous light when either PROP or FREE is selected, go to the section “Adjust the continuous light”. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 28 The EXP indicator will always appear temporarily on the menu display [7] in case of a wrong exposure alarm, regardless of the warning sound setting. Display brightness The DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS setting is used to set display brightness. There are three selectable settings. Factory default is AUTO: • AUTO • • MEDIUM • www.profoto.com...
  • Page 29 The UNIT STATS section displays lifetime accumulated unit stats. Flash count (number of triggered flashes), Runtime (hours in operation) and Power-on count (number of sessions). About The ABOUT section displays unit-specific information about the serial number, hardware, and installed firmware. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 30 Regulatory info The regulatory info section displays regulatory information. Factory reset FACTORY RESET will reset all settings to factory default settings. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 31 (MAN) on your Profoto remote to select if you want the remote to adjust the flash automatically or if you want to control it manually. The Pro-B3 will keep the flash power set by Auto (TTL) when you switch the remote to Manual (MAN). This makes it easy to use Auto (TTL) as your “light meter”...
  • Page 32 [7]. Profoto apps Profoto apps are continuously updated with new functionality and help you keep your Pro-B3 up to date with the latest new feature updates and bug fixes. Some benefits of the Profoto apps are: •...
  • Page 33 2. Unfold the sheet metal ribbon pinching the flashtube spring [35] using pliers (or similar). 3. Insert a cable tie (or similar) behind the flashtube [36]. 4. Pull out the flashtube [36] using the cable tie. 35. Flashtube spring 37. Front glass 36. Flashtube www.profoto.com...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36 When this occurs, performance is limited until the temperature returns to an acceptable level. Serial number The serial number is printed in the BATTERY COMPARTMENT [3]. You can also find the serial number in the display [7] under SETTINGS>GENERAL>ABOUT. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 37 Battery/cell designation 4INR19/66-2 Battery voltage (nominal) 14.4 Vdc Rated capacity 5.6 Ah Battery charging/discharging 0˚C to +45˚C / +32˚F to +113˚F temperature Input power (battery charger) 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, 90W More technical specifications are available on Profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 38 1/2400 1/2000 1/2400 1/2000 1/23000 1/9400 1/2900 1/2400 1/2900 1/2400 1/29000 1/10300 1/4600 1/3800 1/4600 1/3800 1/30000 1/11300 1/7000 1/4000 1/7000 1/4000 1/57000 1/12700 1/7000 1/4200 1/7000 1/4200 1/75000 1/13200 1/7000 1/5000 1/7000 1/5000 1/75000 1/15900 More technical specifications are available on Profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 39 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 40 Profoto AB Box 1264, 172 25 Sundbyberg Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...