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Profoto L1600D
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  • Page 1 User guide Profoto L1600D For other languages visit: Pour les autres langues, veuillez consulter: www.profoto.com/support...
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  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    Do not operate the equipment before studying the Quick Start and Safety Guide and the User Guide. Make sure that the Quick Start and Safety Guide is always accessible to the user! Profoto products are intended for professional use! Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to extreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Only use the product together with recommended light shaping tools, as specified in the User Guide.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connect DMX ........................14 Wired ........................15 Wireless/CRMX ....................15 Bluetooth DMX ....................15 Connect Profoto Air ......................16 Set up connectivity with Profoto remotes ..........16 Connect Profoto Control app ..................16 Settings ..........................17 DMX ........................18 Wireless DMX ....................18 Bluetooth DMX ....................
  • Page 5 Other ........................... 26 Overheat protection ..................26 Serial number ....................27 Firmware update ....................27 Technical specifications ....................29 Photometric data ......................30 Warranty ..........................31 Credit ........................... 31 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Handle 5. Clamp screw connection 2. Yoke wheel 6. Swivel yoke button 3. Safety wire connection Safety wire 4. Stand adapter 8. Fan (must not be covered) www.profoto.com...
  • Page 7 10 11 13 14 15 9. Light On/Off 13. DMX in Navigation back 14. Device On/Off 10. DMX out Quick exit 11. Center button and dial 15. USB (behind handle) 12. AC power in 16. Display www.profoto.com...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Stop Use and Disconnect: If there are any open cracks in the housing or front glass, immediately stop use, disconnect from power to prevent electric shock risk. Do not touch any internal parts and contact Profoto Service or an authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 9: Powering Up The Unit

    The Quick Start and Safety Guide is supplied in print with the L1600D translated into many languages, it can also be found for download where you download this user guide.
  • Page 10: Mounting L1600D

    • Make sure that no people or object are nearby during rotation to avoid accidents. • While operating the yoke, be aware of the risk of pinching hands. • Do not mount or fixture the L1600D upside down, and make sure that the fan is not covered.
  • Page 11: Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools

    Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools The L1600D unit has a built-in reflector that creates a wide and even light spread with a high output. The L1600D comes with a Boost reflector (50 cm/19.6 in). The L1600D has dual mounting options;...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Turn the center button [11] to adjust the brightness ratio from 0-100%. • Turning the center button [11] will adjust the light intensity 0.1 percentage points for every step. • When turning the center button [11] fast, the light intensity change will accelerate. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 13: Control Options

    Profoto/Air scale, 0-10 When Profoto Air is ON, light intensity switches to Profoto scale. • Turning the center button [11] will adjust the light intensity 0.1 F-stop for every step. • When turning the center button [11] fast, the light intensity change will accelerate.
  • Page 14: Connect Dmx

    Connect DMX Connect the L1600D to a DMX controller. You can connect multiple units by using the built-in termination setting on the last unit, or by connecting the last unit to output via a cable. Ensure the controller is set to the same DMX Address as the unit.
  • Page 15: Wired

    Bluetooth icon. Wired DMX signal received DMX info is set to DMX signal lost SHOW Wireless/CRMX CRMX linked CRMX signal low DMX signal lost Bluetooth DMX DMX signal via DMX info is set to DMX signal lost Bluetooth SHOW www.profoto.com...
  • Page 16: Connect Profoto Air

    Connect Profoto Control app Profoto apps are continuously updated with new functionality and they also help you to keep your L1600D up to date with the latest new feature updates and bug fixes. Profoto apps are available on App Store and Google Play. For more information about the Profoto apps, go to profoto.com.
  • Page 17: Settings

    Settings All L1600D settings are accessed and selected through the settings menu. Press the center button [11] to enter the settings menu. 2. Scroll through the settings menu by turning the center button [11]. 3. To change a setting, press the center button [11]. For some settings, a submenu will appear.
  • Page 18: Dmx

    DMX loss behavior is set to “Hold Last,” a popup will remain on the screen until the user presses a button or the DMX is reconnected. Wireless DMX The WIRELESS DMX setting is used to select: • MODE (Off, CRMX receiver, Profoto air). • STATUS: ON (the device is not linked), LINKED www.profoto.com...
  • Page 19: Bluetooth Dmx

    • ON: Bluetooth is activated and the unit can be connected to the Profoto app or other third parts app. • CONNECTED: The unit is connected to Profoto app. • OFF: Bluetooth is deactivated. Dimming curve There are four selectable settings.
  • Page 20: Fan

    AUTO ON: (the display starts but the lamp is still off). • INPUT POWER LIMIT: Power consumption setting (Off, max 1200W, max 800W, max 400W. If input power is limited, eg. by selecting Silent fan or a specific limit, a badge with the selected limit is displayed. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 21 Additionally, users can manually select input power limits of the maximum power in the power limit settings. These settings would cap the power output at 1200 W, 800 W, or 400 W, respectively. • DISPLAY: Settings for display brightness (Brightness, Input power, DMX info). www.profoto.com...
  • Page 22: Factory Reset

    Wireless factory default is CRMS RECEIVER. • Bluetooth factory default is ON. • Dimming curve factory default is LINEAR. • Fan factory default is AUTO. • General - factory default is AUTO ON. • General - INPUT POWER LIMIT factory default is AUTO. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 23: Icon Placement, Dmx/Crmx Mode (Filming)

    Icon placement, DMX/CRMX mode (filming) 17. Input power limit 21. Fan 18. CRMX ON 22. Light intensity 19. Input power 23. Dimming curve 20. Bluetooth ON www.profoto.com...
  • Page 24: Icon Placement, Air Mode (Still Photography)

    Icon placement, Air mode (still photography) 24 25 24. Air channel 26. Bluetooth connected 25. Air group Displaying selected channel and group in Air mode. Bluetooth Displayed when Bluetooth is On or Connected. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 25 Profoto Air mode When Profoto Air is on: • CRMX is disabled. • Incoming DMX signal is ignored. • Instead of 0.1-100% user see the Profoto scale (0.1-10). Head off • Profoto scale beneath the symbol. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    If the device overheats, the head turns off, and the fan switches to max speed. If the device remains overheated after the user closes the popup warning, the “COOL” badge will be displayed until the device returns to a normal temperature. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 27: Serial Number

    A1 (014 A8 D2) Firmware update When a firmware update over Bluetooth (from the Profoto app) is in progress, a static “Update in Progress” popup will be displayed on the main screen. The progress of the update is shown on the app connected to the device.
  • Page 28 If something goes wrong If an issue occurs during the internal updates, a “Something Went Wrong” popup will appear and remain on the screen until the user presses a button or restarts the update. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    EIRP Bluetooth Low Energy) Color temperature 5600K Connectivity Lumen Radio/CRMX Bluetooth Profoto Air Radio USB-C Weight Light including yoke 11.3 kg/24.9 lb Light, mains cable, Profoto 15.3 kg/33.7 lb adaptor and case More technical specifications are available on Profoto.com. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 30: Photometric Data

    60” reflector 60” 5 m/16.4 ft 3 850 lux 5.6 m/18.3 ft 7 m/22 ft 2 160 lux 7.5 m/24.6 ft 10 m/33 ft 1 130 lux 11 m/36 ft 15 m/49 ft 670 lux 16.5 m/54.1 ft www.profoto.com...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. 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 32 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 33 Profoto AB Box 1264, 172 25 Sundbyberg Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...

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