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User´s Guide

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  • Page 1 ProTungsten Air User´s Guide...
  • Page 2 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing Profoto Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a ProTungsten Air unit. For more than four decades we have sought the perfect light. What pushes us is our conviction that we can offer even yet better tools for the most demanding photographers.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Do not connect this equipment to equipment from other brands. Only use 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

    Turn unit on/off ..................14 Light intensity setting ................14 Maintenance ......................15 Changing lamp ..................15 Changing fuse ..................15 Trouble shooting .....................16 List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools ............17 Technical data ......................18 Warranty ........................18 Regulatory information ..................19 Declaration of Conformity – ProTungsten Air ..........19 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 6 Unites States and Canada ..................20 F.C.C. and Industry Canada ................20 Warning (Part 15.21) ..................20 Japan ........................21 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 7: System Description

    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 ProTungsten 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. Power Cable 9. Locking Knob 3b. Radio Indicator 4. COOLING CONTROL 10. Stand Adapter 4a. Cooling Button 11. Protective glass cover 12. Zoom Scale www.profoto.com...
  • Page 9: Functionality

    ProTungsten Air unit. SAFETY PRECAUTION! A damaged (cracked or scratched) glass cover must never be used! Only use Profoto specified lamps. The protective glass cover is available in different versions; with frosted and clear glass. Power supply The ProTungsten Air unit can be connected to any mains voltage between 100-240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.
  • Page 10: Cooling System

    The cooling system includes automatic overheating protection. If the temperature of the ProTungsten Air unit exceeds maximum set levels, the ProTungsten Air unit will be turned off. This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditions, such as when the air vents are blocked.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    1. Ensure that the ProTungsten Air unit is turned off and that the Power Cable [8] is not connected. 2. If the ProTungsten Air unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down or use protective gloves.
  • Page 12: Reflector Mounting

    Reflector mounting 1. Unlock the clasp on the reflector. 2. Slide the reflector onto the ProTungsten Air unit. Use the Zoom Scale [12] to place the reflector in the desired position. 3. Secure the reflector by locking the clasp. Power connection 1.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Light Intensity

    Setting Knob [6] will light up the settings and make it possible to change the radio and cooling settings values. Turn unit off 1. Press the On/Off Button [2a] to turn off the ProTungsten Air unit. 2. The Power Indicator [2b] will be red, indicating that the unit is receiving power but is in standby mode.
  • Page 14: 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 ProTungsten Air unit on and off. Light intensity setting...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    1. Ensure that the Power Cable [8] is not connected. 2. If the ProTungsten Air unit has been in use, wait for the unit to cool down. 3. Unlock the glass cover by lifting the safety pins one by one out from the top screw, see figure on page 11.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Internal fuse defect • Check the fuse. If the problem remains after replacing the fuse, contact your nearest Profoto service station. The unit is overheated • Ensure better ventilation. ProTungsten • Wait until the temperature Air unit turns off...
  • Page 17: List Of Compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools

    List of compatible Profoto Light Shaping Tools The ProTungsten Air can be used in combination with the following Profoto light shapers: • HR Softboxes • HR Lanterns, except 1.3x1.8 RF (40x50cm), HR Lantern 1.7’ FLAT (Max 400W) • Cine reflector including lenses •...
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    39 x 13 x 18 cm (15 x 5 x 7 in) Weight 2.7 kg (6 lbs) without cable 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 19: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information Declaration of Conformity – ProTungsten Air The ProTungsten 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 ProTungsten Air is a light armature for photographical purposes.
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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...
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  • Page 24 Profoto AB SWEDEN Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...

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