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ProDaylight 800 Air
ProBallast 800
User´s Guide

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Summary of Contents for Profoto ProDaylight 800 Air

  • Page 1 ProDaylight 800 Air ProBallast 800 User´s Guide...
  • Page 2 www.profoto.com...
  • 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!
  • 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 ............14 Turn unit off .....................14 Remote control ......................15 Turn unit on/off ..................15 Light intensity setting ................15 Maintenance ......................16 Changing lamp ..................16 Changing fuse ..................16 Trouble shooting .....................17 List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools ............18 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 6 ProDaylight 800 Air ..................19 ProBallast 800 ...................19 Warranty ........................19 Regulatory information ..................20 Declaration of Conformity – ProDaylight 800 Air ........20 Declaration of Conformity – ProBallast 800 ..........21 Unites States and Canada ..................22 F.C.C. and Industry Canada ................22 Warning (Part 15.21) ..................22 Japan ........................23...
  • Page 7: System Description

    Air unit to your PC or Mac via a wireless connection. Profoto Studio 3 Profoto Studio 3 is a software solution for both PC and Mac, which gives you full control of all your ProDaylight 800 Air units from your computer. You can control each unit individually or group them to control multiple units at one time.
  • Page 8: Nomenclature

    2b. Power Indicator 6. Setting Knob 3. RADIO CONTROL 7. Handle 3a. Radio Button 8. Lamp Cable 3b. Radio Indicator 9. Locking Knob 4. COOLING CONTROL 10. Stand Adapter 4a. Cooling Button 11. Protective glass cover 12. Zoom Scale www.profoto.com...
  • Page 9: Functionality

    During that time, the color of the light will vary. If the ProDaylight 800 Air unit is turned off, it takes about two minutes before the warm lamp can be turned on again. It is recommended to let the lamp run for at least 15 minutes after turning it on, since turning the lamp on and off repeatedly considerably reduces the life time of the lamp.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote control The Profoto Air radio system is fully integrated in the ProDaylight 800 Air unit, allowing wireless remote control. With the Profoto Air Remote device, the ProDaylight 800 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 11: Proballast

    The On/Off Switch [A] is used to turn on/off the ProBallast 800. The Start Button [C] is used to turn on the ProDaylight 800 Air unit. The Stop Button [D] is used to turn off the ProDaylight 800 Air unit.
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    1. Ensure that the ProDaylight 800 Air unit is turned off and that the Lamp Cable [8] is not connected. 2. If the ProDaylight 800 Air unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down or use protective gloves.
  • Page 13: Reflector Mounting

    4. The Power Indicator [2b] on the ProDaylight 800 Air unit will be red, indicating that the unit is receiving power but is in standby mode. 5. Press the On/Off Button [2a] on the ProDaylight 800 Air unit or the Start Button [C] on the ProBallast 800to turn on the ProDaylight 800 Air unit.
  • Page 14: Cooling Setting

    Setting Knob [6] will light up the settings and make it possible to change set values. Turn unit off 1. Press the On/Off Button [2a] on the ProDaylight 800 Air unit or the Stop Button [D] on the ProBallast 800to turn off the ProDaylight 800 Air unit.
  • Page 15: 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 800 Air unit on and off. Light intensity setting...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    1. Ensure that the ProBallast 800 is turned off and that the Lamp Cable [8] is not connected. 2. If the ProDaylight 800 Air unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down. 3. Unlock the glass cover by pressing the safety pins down and then pulling them one by one, see figure on page 12.
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Internal fuse defect. • Check the fuse on the ProBallast 800. If the problem remains after replacing the fuse, contact your nearest Profoto service station. The ProDaylight The unit is overheated • Ensure better ventilation. 800 Air unit • Wait until the temperature...
  • Page 18: List Of Compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools

    • Profoto Giant reflectors (parabolic) • Profoto Silver umbrellas (with ProCine reflector only). • Profoto Translucent umbrellas (with ProCine reflector only). The ProDaylight 800 Air 800 is not recommended to be used with the following Profoto Light shapers: • Profoto white umbrellas •...
  • Page 19: Technical Data

    38 x 14 x 19 cm (15.0 x 5.5 x 7.5 in) Weight 6.7 kg All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. Warranty All Profoto products are individually tested before they leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers, modeling lamps, batteries and cables.
  • Page 20: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information Declaration of Conformity – ProDaylight 800 Air The ProDaylight 800 Air has been designed to conform to the relevant parts of the European directives Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The ProDaylight 800 Air is a light armature for photographical purposes. The light source is a metal halide discharge lamp of maximum 800W.
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity - Proballast 800

    The ProBallast 800 has been designed to conform to the relevant parts of the European directives Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The ProBallast 800 is a ballast unit used for power supply of the ProDaylight 800 Air unit. Manufacturer: Profoto AB Adress: Box 2021, 128 21 SKARPNÄCK, Sweden...
  • Page 22: Unites States And Canada

    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

    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 SWEDEN Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...

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