Product Sheet for the Profoto Air Remote
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1. 13 is used to increase the energy level The Energy Button 14 is used to decrease the energy level Press the Energy Button lt 2 seconds to adjustthe energy level in 1 10 f stop increments Press the Energy Button gt 2 seconds to adjust the energy level in 1 f stop increments Ifthe energy level of any flash lamp head in the group is in minimum or maximum position all energy levels will remain unchanged see section Command confirmation below Master mode In Master mode the same remote control command is sent to all Groups on the selected Channel With the Master Button 12 onthe Profoto Air Remote device all Groups are selected and will be affected by the remote control commands Command confirmation If an energy level cannot be set by the generator as commanded because the energy of a lamp head is setto minimum or maximum level the Profoto Air Remote device will make an acoustic sound to signal that the command was not executed The energy level of all flash lamp heads in the group will remain unchanged Testfunction TheTest Button 6 is usedto manuallytransmita sync signal verifying expected functionality for remote camera release or flash triggering TheTest Button 6 is also used to transmitthe release signal for remote camera release Ifthe camerais setup in single mode there will be one single shot when the Test Button 6 is pressed Ifthe camera is set up for continuous mode the camera will continue sh2. Harmonised standards applied Air Interface of the radio systems pursuantto article 3 2 EN 300 328 Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility according to article 3 1 b EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 EN 61000 4 3 Skarpn ck 2009 03 02 Ce Bo Dalenius VP Technology and QA Profoto AB Unites States and Canada F C C and Industry Canada Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subjectto the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes RSS 210 d Industrie Canada L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Les lettres IC n ont aucune autre signification ni aucun aut
3. especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range Make surethe device is operated according to local regulations The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared with other users Interference can not be ruled out Final Disposal Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European market when product life has ended www profoto com Package contents B B jeje Profoto Air Sync 90 10 32 Profoto Air Remote 90 10 31 CF Profoto Air Sync Kit 90 10 35 9u Ss www profoto com Table of Contents System description 8 Profot Air vir E 8 PTOIOLIW AIP ROIn018 areara 8 Profoto Ait SING uu 8 Profoto Aif e rie ansa massa asa vett 8 Profoto Studio Air 8 DT TTE CN 9 Applieali fiS B tgotg M FUNGHONS niece iere ieaiai Transmit Receive mode selection Channel selection Group selection Remote control Master mode Comma
4. seconds until there is a beep and the Transmit Indicator 3 starts to blink fast 2 ToexitFast mode press the Mode Button 4 once Silent mode This section only applies to the Profoto Air Remote device 1 Ensurethatthe Profoto Air device is turned off 2 Toenter Silent mode press and hold down the Head Button 0 10 and the On Button 5 simultaneously until the Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated 3 Silent mode is automatically disabled when the device is turned off Disable Auto Power Off 1 Ensurethatthe Profoto Air device is turned off 2 To disable the Auto Power Off function press and hold down the Mode Button 4 and the On Button 5 simultaneously When deactivating the auto power off function the device confirms this with a short beep immediately 3 TheAuto Power Off function is automatically enabled when the device is turned off Factory settings 1 Ensurethatthe Profoto Air device is turned off 2 Toresetthe Profoto Air device to factory settings press and hold down the Test Button 6 and the On Button 5 simultaneously until there are three beeps www profoto com Air Remote Air Sync 24 Technical data Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync Specifications Frequency band Separate radio channels Group radio channels Range Battery type Typical battery lifetime Transmit mode Fast Normal Typical battery lifetime Receive mode Sync delay Fast Normal mode Antenna type A
5. Air Sync Air Remote The Light Shaping Company _ Ide Air Remote CHANNE TRANSMIT RECEIVE HEAD MODEL ENERGY a Profoto ell Profoto Thank you for choosing Profoto Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a Profoto Air device For more than four decades we have sought the perfectlight What pushes us is our conviction that we can offer even yet better tools for the most demanding photographers Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing program We check that each individual product comply with specified performance quality and safety For this reason our flash equipmentis widely used in rental studios and rental houses worldwide from Paris London Milan New York Tokyo to Cape Town Professional photographers around the world have come to value Profoto s expertise in lighting and light shaping Our extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers unlimited possibilities for creating and adjusting their own light Every single reflector and accessory creates its special lightand the unique Profoto focusing system offers you the possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors Enjoy your Profoto product Air Remote Air Sync Safety instructions x SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do notoperate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is a
6. be used to remotely release the camera by wire 1 Press and hold down the Test Button 6 on the Profoto Air device connected to the camera until the camera is released WWW profoto com Air Remote Air Sync Camera release cables There are two different kinds of release cable for remote camera release release cables and pre release cables A regular release cable let s you connect your camera to your Profoto Air unit for remote camera release The pre release cables have a switch to activate pre release mode With the pre release function activated the switch keeps the camera awake for faster response This works just like continuous halfway pressing of the release button on the camera Relay Profoto Air devices can be used to remotely release a camera and automatically flash the generator s in sync with the camera The camera has to be equipped with an electronic shutter release connection Camera setup 1 For a single shot set the camera to single mode If the camera is set to continuous mode the camera will continue shooting as long as the Test Button 6 is held down 2 Connectone Profoto Air device receiver to the camera using a camera release cable corresponding to the camera in use connected to the In Connector 17 3 Turn on the Profoto Air device receiver and ensure that the Receive Indicator 7 is illuminated 4 Pressthe Channel Button 2 to select a radio channel 5 Connect another Profoto Air de
7. cator 16 is illuminated The selected group shall be the same as the group setting for the lamp heads to be controlled Selecting a group Press the Group Button 15 until the Group ndicator 16 corresponding to the group of lamp neads to control is illuminated CITRANSMIT Selecting all groups zem Press the Master Button 12 to select all groups Turning lamp heads on off Pressthe Head Buttons 9 and 10 to turn on off all flash lamp heads in the selected group s Turning modeling light on off Press the Model Buttons 8 and 11 to turn on off the modeling light in the selected group s Changing energy level Use the Energy Buttons 13 and 1 4 to increase decrease the energy level of the selected group s a Press the Energy Button lt 2 seconds to increase decrease in 1 10 f stop increments b Press the Energy Button gt 2 seconds to increase decrease in 1 f stop increments Release of remote camera TwoProfotoAir devices receiver and transmitter can be used for wireless remote camera release In this case the camera has to be equipped with an electronic shutter release connection Camera setup 1 For a single shot set the camera to single mode If the camera is set to continuous mode the camera will continue shooting as long as the Test Button 6 is held down Continuous mode is recommended for shooting with 2 fps or faster 2 Connect a camera release cable corresponding to the camera in
8. e Profoto Air device acting as receiver is connected to the camera and another Profoto Air device is used as transmitter of the release signal H R Camera Relay Both Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices can be used to remotely release a camera and automatically flash the generator s in sync with the camera Two ProfotoAir devices are connected to the camera one acting as receiver of the release signal from the handheld Profoto Air device and the other acting as transmitter of the sync signal to the generator Different radio channels are used for the release and sync signaling A i Channel Y 49 d Profoto Air R Camera G Channel X enerator 11 Functions Transmit Receive mode selection The Mode Button 4 is used to set the Profoto Air device to transmitter or receiver The Transmit Indicator 3 and the Receive Indicator 7 indicates the selected mode Channel selection Channel selection is used to select one of eight specific frequencies in the 2 4 GHz band The frequencies are evenly spread over the entire frequency band to optimize reliable functionality The large number of radio channels makes it possible to selecta channel that is notinterfered by other photographers using ProfotoAir or by WLAN and Bluetooth devices and other radio equipment operating on the same widely used 2 4 GHz frequency band For synchronization and or remote control of one or several generators the same radio channel shall b
9. e set on all generators and on the Profoto Air device s For remote camera release the same channel shall be seton both ProfotoAir devices transmitter and receiver Channel selection on the Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices is made with the Channel Button 2 The Channel Indicator 1 corresponding to the selected radio channel 1 8 is illuminated Group selection Groups are used to allow remote radio control of selected generator lamp heads All lamp heads that are assigned to the same group will be controlled simultaneously The lamp heads on a generator can be assigned to different groups Lamp heads on different generators can be assigned to the same group Group selection on the Profoto Air Remote device is made with the Group Button 15 The Group Indicator 16 corresponding to the selected radio group A F is illuminated The Master Button 12 is used to select all groups Remote control Remote radio control is available for generators with built in Profoto Air functionality For remote radio control both the Channel and Group settings on the Profoto Air Remote device must match the Channel and Group settings of the lamp heads in the group The Head Button 1 9 is used to turn on the flash lamp heads The Head Button 0 10 is used to turn off the flash lamp heads The Model Button 1 8 is used to turn on the modeling light The Model Button 0 11 is used to turn off the modeling light The Energy Button
10. ir Sync or Profoto Air Remote device shall be connected to the camera via a cable connected to the Out Connector 18 For remote camera release in continuous mode the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote device shall be connected to the camera via a cable connected to the In Connector 17 Batteries The Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices are powered by two standard AAA batteries www profoto com Operating instructions Remote flash Synchronization Profoto Air devices can be used to remotely synchronize flash generators and various speedlights equipped with a PC terminal Camera setup Connectthe Profoto Air device to the camera using one ofthe following methods 15 a Slide the Hot Shoe Connector 19 onthe 0 Connect a sync cable from the camera Profoto Air device into the camera s hot tothe In Connector 16 on the Profoto Air shoe device Generator setup withoutbuilt in Profoto Air 1 Connect the Profoto Air device to the generator via a cable from the Out Connector 18 on the device to the sync input socket on the generator or the PC terminal on the speedlight 2 Press and hold down the On Button 5 to turn on the Profoto Air device 3 Press the Channel Button 2 until the desired Channel Indicator 1 is illuminated The selected channel shall be the same for all generators 4 Press the Mode Button 4 and verify that the Receive Indicator 7 is illuminated 5 For proper setup when u
11. lways accompanied the equipment Profoto products are intended for professional use Generator lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor photographic 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 Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on or near the equipment Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water in the unit Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands Do not use flash heads without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids Glass covers shall be changed if it has become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired for example by cracks or deep scratches Lamps shall be changed if they are damaged or thermally deformed When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to touch the bulb with bare hands Equipment must only be serviced modified or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel Warning The terminals marked with the flash symbol are hazardous live WARNING Electrical Shock High Voltage Mains powered generator shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Only use Profoto extension cables Do not open or disassemble generator or lamp head Equipment opera
12. nd confirmation I dri FaSt MOIO Auto POW DOTT a ususi nn kunasa ukanaka asia LE GODBGCU08822_ J BEIENEE amp s s cr cec cr c t tere cete Remote flash Release of remote camera J nra UE elle Qu usun Profoto Air RGIOtB cse ritiene t et rect D E Ed Regulatory info mali zs coiere pee etn DC ROI Oo edi E dne World wide Usage of Radio Gpechum sss 25 EU Declaration of CODTODITDJ s Uu llul ll err rte 26 Unites States e EE 27 F C C and Industry Canada ue 27 NN cT 28 System description Profoto Air is a wireless system for convenient remote control of both your camera and yourflash equipment The small and lightweight Profoto Air device gives you full freedom of movement allowing you to concentrate on the creative side of your work The Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2 4 GHz radio frequency band for world wide use Profoto Air products All Profoto flash generators with Profoto Air inside can be controlled via the Profoto Air System Profoto Air Remote The Profoto Air Remote offers complete generator control at your camera or in your hand including flash energy and modeling light control The device con
13. on 15 Group Button 16 Group Indicators 17 In Connector 18 Out Connector 19 Hot Shoe Connector Connections Applications Synchronization Both the Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices can be used to remotely synchronize flash generators All Profoto Air generators that have the same radio channel setwill be synchronized simultaneously For generators that do not have a built in Profoto Air receiver a Profoto Air device can be connected and used as receiver T e CM A Prototo Air Generator Generator Generator Remote control Profoto Air Remote can be used for remote control of generators with built in Profoto Air functionality Instead of pressing buttons and turning controls on the generator settings and functions can be adjusted from the Profoto Air Remote device It is possible to remotely control the power settings of lamp heads turn the lamp heads on off and turn the modeling light on off Changes made with Profoto Air Remote take immediate effect on the generator Bythe use of groups selected lamp heads on one or several generators can be controlled simultaneously with Profoto Air Remote Group selection allows a large light bank with several lamp heads for example the background light to be controlled as one light source Remote camera release Both Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices can be used to remotely release a camera For wireless remote release on
14. ooting as long as the Test Button 6 is held down Because of a lag effect the camera might take afew more shots after the Test Button 6 has been released Fast mode The Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices deliver sync signals with a very short delay In Fast mode the delay is even shorter Fast mode is only recommended when working with very short camera shutter times as the battery consumption is considerably higher In Fast mode the remote control functionality available in Profoto Air Remote is disabled and inoperative For more information see last section on Additional functions Auto Power Off The Profoto Air device is automatically turned off after 30 minutes of inactivity The Auto Power Off function is possible to disable For more information see last section on Additional functions Connections When the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote device is used as a transmitter to remotely synchronize flash generators and speedlights the device shall be connected to the camera viathe Hot Shoe Connector 19 or via a cable connected to the In Connector 17 nc r Sy emote Ai Air R 13 Air Remote Air Sync When the Profoto Air device is used as a receiver for remote flash synchronization the device shall be connected to the generator s sync input socket or to the speedlight s PC terminal via a cable connected to the Out Connector 18 For remote camera release in single mode the Profoto A
15. re but que d identifier ce qui suit comme le num ro de certification d enregistrement d Industrie Canada Profoto AB Transmitter Receiver MODEL Profoto Air Sync PRODUCT NO PCA5108 0000 MODEL Profoto Air Remote PRODUCT NO 5102 0000 MODEL Profoto Air USB PRODUCT NO PCA5104 0000 FCCID W4G RMI 10 8167A RMI Made in Sweden 27 o 28 Japan The module has been granted modular approval for sale and operation in Japan EMAR OTERA Classification of specified radio equipment Article 2 Clause 1 Item 19 2 4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication ERO 430 ALTER 2458 l AE Teh DCHSZTEREETS This is to certify that the above mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38 24 Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law R R R 202WW08109202 202WW08109203 202WW08109204 Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice Profoto AB SWEDEN Phone 46 8 447 5300 info profoto com www profoto com 9 CJProfoto Profoto Air The Light Shaping Company
16. sing a speedlight consult the user manual of the actual speedlight Generator setup withbuilt in Profoto Air 1 Setthe generator to synchronization via radio 2 Selectthe same radio channel on all generators Synchronization 1 Pressand hold down the On Button 5 to turn on the Profoto Air device on the camera 2 Verifythatthe Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated 3 Press the Channel Button 2 until the desired Channel Indicator 1 is illuminated The selected channel shall be the same as the radio channel setting on the generators and or speedlights 4 PresstheTestButton 6 to verify thatthe generators and or speedlights flash as expected Remote generator control Generators with built in Profoto Air functionality can be remotely controlled with a Profoto Air Remote device Dunn 7 X na 7 Generator setup 1 Setthe generator to synchronization via radio 2 Selectthe same radio channel on all generators 3 Select the same group settings for all lamp heads that shall be controlled simultaneously Profoto Air Remote setup 1 Pressand hold down the On Button 5 to turn on the Profoto Air Remote device 2 Verify that the Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated 3 Press the Channel Button 2 until the desired Channel Indicator 1 is illuminated The selected channel shall be the same as the radio channel setting on the generators 4 Pressthe Group Button 15 until the desired Group Indi
17. tes with high voltage Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable time after being turned off Do not touch modeling lamp or flash tube when mounting umbrella metal shaftin its reflector hole Disconnectlamp head cable between generator and lamp head when changing modeling lamp or flash tube The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as disconnect device The disconnect device shall remain readily operable Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Burn Hazard Hot Parts Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers Modeling lamps flash tubes and certain metal parts emit strong heat when used Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles Make sure that rated voltage for modeling lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply NOTICE Equipment Overheating Risk Remove transport cap from lamp head before use Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters diffusing materials etc over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over glass cover modeling lamp or flash tube Note about RF This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy Proper care should be taken when the device is integrated in systems Make sure thatall specifications within this document arefollowed
18. trols practically an infinite number of generators in up to six groups either all atonce in Master mode or in individual groups Profoto Air Remote also allows remote camera release and flash synchronization Profoto Air Sync Profoto Air Sync allows remote camera release and flash synchronization of practically aninfinite number of generators with the same high performance as Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air USB The Profoto Air USB device is a USB 2 0 transceiver which connects your flash generators with integrated Profoto Air functionality to your PC or Mac via a wireless connection Profoto Air USB allows control of your light from as far away as 300 m 1000 ft free line of sight Profoto Studio Air Profoto Studio Air is a software solution for both PC and Mac which gives you full control of all your generators and lamp heads from your computer You can control each lamp head individually or group them to control multiple heads or packs at one time You can save customer lighting setups for use at a later time Profoto Air symbol 49 Profoto Air Nomenclature COTRANSMIT 7 JZ RECEIVE N Ormas _J Dau Profoto Air Sync 1 Channel Indicators 2 Channel Button 3 Transmit Indicator 4 Mode Button 5 On Button 6 Test Button 7 Receive Indicator 8 Model Button 9 Head Button 10 Head Button 0 11 Model Button 0 12 Master Button 13 Energy Button 14 Energy Butt
19. use Canon Hasselblad Nikon Phase One from the camera to the In Connector 17 on the Profoto Air device Note Ifreleasing camera in single mode and more than 2 fps is needed the cable from the camera should be connected to the Out Connector 18 on the ProfotoAir device This connection is only recommended if the camera is setto manual focus or if a pre release cable is used to connect the camera and the unit For more information on pre release functionality see section on Camera release cables Receiver setup This section applies to the Profoto Air device used as receiver for both wireless remote camerarelease andremote camera release via cable 1 Pressandhold downthe On Button 5 to turn onthe Profoto Air device used as receiver 2 Press the Channel Button 2 to select a radio channel as indicated by the Channel Indicator 1 3 Pressthe Mode Button 4 and verify that the Receive Indicator 7 is illuminated Releasing camera wirelessly 1 Press and hold down the On Button 5 to turn on the handheld Profoto Air device used astransmitter 2 Verify that the Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated 3 Press the Channel Button 2 until the same Channel Indicator 1 as on the Profoto Air device connected to the camera is illuminated 4 Pressand hold down the Test Button 6 until the camera is released Releasing camera via cable With only one Profoto Air device connected via cable to the camera the unit can
20. uto power off Sync signal in Sync signal out Measurements 2 4 GHz 8 6 Range Up to 300 m 1000 ft free line of sight 2XAAA 10 hrs 140 hrs 30 hrs 200 us 465 us Integrated 30 min of inactivity ISO 518 hot shoe and 3 5 mm phone plug 3 5 mm phone plug Dimensions Weight with without battery 70 50 40 2 7 1 9 1 6 400 70 g 1 4 02 2 5 oz All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right to make changes without further notice Regulatory Information World wide Usage of Radio Spectrum The Profoto Air Sync and ProfotoAir Remote operates on the license free 2 4GHz ISM band for SRD Short Range Devices This band may be used in most parts of the world Regional restrictions may apply Note Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote unit shall be operated and make sure that they are followed 25 26 EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act and Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Manufacturer Profoto AB Address Box 2023 128 21 SKARPN CK Sweden Product 2 4GHz SRD communication module Type Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync Profoto Air USB Profoto declares that the product complies with the essential requirements of 83 and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG Article 3 of the R amp TTE Directive when used for its intended purpose
21. vice transmitter to the camera via the Hot Shoe Connector 19 or viathe In Connector 17 6 Turn onthe Profoto Air device transmitter and ensure that the Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated 7 Pressthe Channel Button 2 to select a radio channel The channel must be different fromthe channel selected on the Profoto Air device used as receiver 21 22 Generator setup withoutbuilt in Profoto Air 1 Connecta Profoto Air device the generator via cable from the Out Connector 17 on the device to the sync input socket on the generator Turn on the Profoto Air device and ensure that the Receive Indicator 7 is illuminated Selectthe same radio channel as on the Profoto Air device acting as transmitter on the camera Generator setup with built in Profoto Air TL Set the generator to synchronization via radio 2 Selectthe same radio channel as on the Profoto Air device acting as transmitter on the camera Releasing and relaying 1 Turn on the handheld Profoto Air device and verify thatthe Transmit Indicator 3 is illuminated Select the same radio channel as on the Profoto Air device acting as receiver on the camera Press and hold down the Test Button 6 until the camera is released and the generator s flash Additional functions Fast mode Fast mode is used when an extra short sync signal delay is required 1 Toenter Fast mode press and hold down the Mode Button 4 for 7
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