Praktica D00473 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Remove the power cable www profoto com Maintenance Changing flash tube and or modeling lamp 1 2 3 4 Ensure that the D1 unit is turned off and tli amp he power cable is not connected If the unit has been in usewait five minutes to allw the unit to be fully discharged Gently remove the frosted glass plte Change the flash tube e Unlock the flash tube trigger by unfolding the stainless steel ribbons around the clasp 17 e Grasp the flash tube in the bottom and pull it straight out of the socket e When inserting the new flash tube ensure that the trigger connection clasps properly around the flash tube e Lock the flash tube trigger by folding the stainless steel ribbons around the clasp Change the modeling lamp e Pull the lamp straight out of the socket e Insert anew modeling lampstraight into the socketDo not touch the lamp with bare hands Carefully fit the glass pl e in place with the frosted side inwardsMake sure tha the safety pins fit properly around the glass pte Modeling lamp co Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Changing built in fuse A 2 3 4 Ensure that the D1 unit is turned off and thdhe power cable is not connected If the unit has been in usewait five minutes to allw the unit to be fully discharged Pull out the Fuse Holder 14 from the unit and remove the old fuse Push the new fuse all the way into the Fuse Hold mly use recommended fusesee section Technical da2. Di1unitswithoutintegrated ProfotoAir functionality can be equipped with a Profoto Air Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device acting as receiverenabling radio synchronizaion via another ProfotoAir Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device connected to the camera Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio a A Ready signaling Ready signaling is used to indicate when the unit is fully charged The Ready Button 9a is used to select one of four readsignaling alterndives e BEEP A dear beep will sound to indic that the charging of the unit is completed This setting also enables the control panel sounds which indicates that a button is pressed or the Setting Knob is turned e DIM The modeling light will be turned off when the unit is being chargeahd turned on again when the charging is completedhis setting also disables the control panel sounds e BEEP DIM The modeling light will be turned off when the unit is being charged and turned on gain when the charging is completed dear beep will also sound to indide that the charging is completedThis setting also enables the control panel sounds e OFF No read signal This setting also disables the control panel sounds Ready indicator Test function The Ready Indicator 5 is illuminded when the unit is fully charged and regato flash The Test Button 4 is used to test thall light settings are correct and thahe functionality is as expected When the Test Button 4 is pressed the unit will flash and the R
3. D1 1000 Air D1 500 Air D1 250 Air D1 500 D1 250 DProfoto The Light Shaping Company a Profoto T amp Thank you for choosing Profoto Thanks for shaving us your confidence by investing in a D1 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 photograhers o Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Before our products are shipped we ha ve them pass an extensive and strict testing program We check tha t each individual product comply with specified performance quality and safety For this reason our flash equipment is widely used in rental studios and rental houses worldwiderom Pris London Milan New York Tokyo to Cape Town Some photographers can tell just from seeing a pictureif Profoto equipment has been used Professional photographers around the world ha ve come to value Profoto s expertise in lighting and light sha ping Our extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers unlimited possibilities for crea ting and adjusting their o wn light Every single reflector and accessoy 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 www profoto com Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Safety instructions A A Xx SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read an
4. EEEE 6 Proroto Air REMO nn 7 PI0l0IOAIESWNG asilo ina Profoto Air USB iiiii 7 Profoto Studio Air Nomenclature illa Functional csf Power supply oy wit Energy COMMON e Mod ling Ntmes Sync signaling Ready signaling i Ready indicator Test function well Flash before ready ed Remote control iii 12 Color temperature sale ROTGCOM s sessessecssetssese Lu cn EN 2 Umbrella n sia er sai 2 Operating instructions ive Harold Stand MOUNTING iii 13 Mounting of external reflectori iiiiiii 13 Umbrella mounting 13 Glass cover MOUNN ssena 13 Power CONNGCCHON eeen raea era EERE 13 Energy level setting 19 Modeling light Setting iiiii 14 Ready signaling Settind canale nada 14 Sync via cable DO eee SMG Wied UA eE E E AEE E EE ET 15 Sync via radio D1 without Profoto Air iin 15 Sync via radio D1 with Profoto Air Radio settings D1 with Profoto Air 15 TUNOU ee E E E O E 16 Maintenance Adaptive thermal control Technical data via iii ancien Changing flash tube and or modeling lamp 17 Changing built FUS Ossana eneen cati 18 wld www profoto com Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air System description Profoto s 40 years of experience in develo
5. d follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment Profoto products are intended for professional use Generdor lamp heads and accessories are only intended for indoor photogtaic use Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moistertreme electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splastDeguot place any objects filled with liquids on or near the equipmeb not expose the equipment to hasty tempdtae changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensdion 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 scr ches 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 sewice personnel WARNING Electrical Shock High Voltage Mains powered generator shall aways be connected to grounded mains pover supply outlet Only use Profoto extension cables Do not open or disassemble geneter or lamp head Equipment opertes with high vol
6. e PROP Indicator 10b and the FREE Indicdor 10c will be turned off Press the Model Button 10a again to turn on the modeling light Change the level of the free modeling light 1 Verify that free modeling light setting is selected the FREE Indicdor 10c shall be illuminated when the modeling light is turned on 2 Press the Model Set Buttoni i The Display 1 will start flashing showing the current energy level of the Fee modeling light 3 While the Display 1 is flashinguse the Setting Knob 7 to change the eneydevel a Turn the Setting Knob 7 dockwise to increase the energy level in 1 10 f stop increments and counterclockwise to decrease Press and hold devn the Setting Knob 7 and turn the knotockwise to increase the energy in 1 f stop increments and counteclockwise to decrease 4 Wait until the Display 1 stops flashingThe Display 1 will n show the energy level of the flash light Ready signaling setting 1 Use the Ready Button 9a to select the reaw signaling a b c d To select sound signaling press and hold down the Ready Button 9a until the BEEP Indicator 9b is illumined To select light signaling press and hold dwn the Read Button 9a until the DIM Indicator 9c is illuminded To select both sound and light signaling press and hold do wn the Read y Button 9a until both the BEEP Indica tor 9b and the DIM Indica tor 9c are illuminated To turn off the read y signaling pre
7. e minutes to allw the unit to be fully discharged 3 Gently remove the frosted glass plte 4 Carefully fit the glass cover in plac Vlake sure tha the safety pins fit properly into the slot of the glass cover Power connection 1 Connect the power cable to the Bwer Supply AC Connector 13 on the D1 unit and to the mains paver supply outlet 2 The Power Supply Indicaor 3 will be redindicating that the unit is receiving pwer but is in standby mode 3 Press the On Button 2 4 The Power Supply Indicdor 3 will nav be green Energy level setting a Use the Setting Knob 7 to change the eneygevel of the flash light Turn the Setting Knob 7 c lockwise to increase the energ y level in 1 10 f stop increments and counterclockwise to decrease Press and hold devn the Setting Knob 7 and turn the knolockwise to increase the energy in 1 f stop increments and counterclockwise to decrease gt Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Modeling light setting 1 Use the Model Button 10a to select the modeling light a To select proportional modeling lightpress and hold dwn the Model Button 10a until the PROP Indicdor 10b is illuminded To select free modeling light press and hold davn the Model Button 10a until the FREE Indicdor 10c is illumined The energy level of the Itest selected free modeling light setting will be activted To turn off the modeling light press the Model Button 10a Both th
8. ead y Indicator 5 will be turned off while rechargin hen the charging of the unit is completed the Ready Indicator 5 will be illumined again Flash before ready The Flash before read function makes it possible to flash before the charging of the unit is ready and fully completedWhen a flash is released before the unis 100 recharged a long beep will sound indicating an under exposed frameNaturally the flash light may not correspond fully to the set valu he under exposure of the frame may be so small tha it makes no significant difference however it may be informaive to get the feeling of the maximum repetition rate The under exposed frame may still be usable if the catch of the moment was perfect www profoto com m Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Remote control Wireless remote control is wailable for D1Air units using the Profota ir Remote device or the ProfotoAir USB device in combin ion with the Profoto Studid ir software For more information about remote control please refer to the Users Guides for Profoto Air Remote or ProfotoAir USB Profoto StudioAir Color temperature A frosted glass pla te is included in the D1 delivery It gives in combination with the UV coated flash tube a recommended color temperture for daylight type filmDistinctive color temperature adjustments can be obtained by combining flash tubes and or glass covers with different codings Reflector D1 is equipped with a built in ref
9. enclature Profoto 1 Display 9 READY SETTING 2 On Button 9a Ready Button 3 Power Supply Indicador 9b BEEP Indicator 4 Test Button 9c DIM Indicator 5 Ready Indicator 10 MODEL SETTING 6 Channel Set Button 10a Model Button 7 Setting Knob 10b PROP Indicator 8 SLAVE SETTING 10c FREE Indicator 8a Slave Button 11 Model Set Button 8b RADIO Indicator 8c IR Indicator 15 17 Profoto 12 16 13 A 14 18 12 Sync Connector 16 Locking Knob 13 Power Supply AC Connector 17 Zoom Scale 14 Fuse Holder 18 Stand Adapter 15 Umbrella Tube on the upper side gt rofoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Functionality Power supply The D1 unit can be connected to 100 120 VAC or 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz The unit automatically senses and adats to the supplied voltge and frequeny The power supply fuses must not be smaller than specified in the sectiofechnical data Most gas generators with an output of 800W constant load or more can power the D1 unit Thanks to the two stae SMPS Switch Mode Bwer Supply technology no ProGas unit is needed Warning Never use ordinay household extension cords to elonge the paver cable They may overhe4 Always unwind cord reel extension winders fully before useContact your Profoto dealer for proper equipment Due to the two stage SMPS technology the D1 could make a hearable sound during the recharge cycle This is fully normal and could be seen as the sign ofwer be
10. exposure Notice The air vents of the unit must never be blocked or covered inyaway Never store your flash equipment in a car on ahot and sunny day Never use a D1 unit that is placed inside a case or transport box Avoid storing the unit close or below the freezing pointA cold unit may not work properly or may even brake and will losepazity flash output There is also a risk of failure because of condensation when acold generator is moved to awarmer surrounding Do not expose ary flash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electro rpaetic fields www profoto com Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air any Technical data D1 1000 Air D1 500 Air D1 250 Air D1 500 D1 250 Specifications D1 1000 Air D1 500 Air D1 250 Air D1 500 D1 250 Energy Ws J 1000 500 250 Power range f stop 7 7 7 Ws 15 6 1000 7 8 500 3 9 250 Power range 1 1 1 64 1 1 1 64 1 1 1 64 Power increments 1 10 1 10 1 10 Flash duration t0 5 1 700 1 1800 1 1000 1 2600 1 1400 1 3700 Recycling 230V 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 95 0 2 0 65 Recycling 120V 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 95 0 2 0 65 Color temperature 30 30 30 consistency K Color temperature K 5600 5600 5600 Energy precision flash to 0 05 0 05 0 05 flash f stop Light spread with built in 77 degrees 77 degrees 77 degrees reflector Multi voltage Yes Yes Yes Power supply fuse 200 6 amp 6 amp 6 amp 240VAC Power supply fuse 100 10 amp 10 amp 10 amp 120VAC Built in f
11. ient remote control of flash genera tors 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 All Profoto flash generators with Profoto Air inside can be controlled via the Profoto Air system Products with integrated Profoto Air functionality are marked with the Profoto Air symbol Profoto Airsymbol 4 9 Profoto Air www profoto com Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Remote offers remoteontrol of your Dir units and synchroniation of all your D1 units amp your camera or in your handhe device controls practically an infinite number of D1 units in up to six groupsither all d once in Master modeor in individual groups Profoto Air Sync Profoto Air Sync allavs synchronization of practically an infinite number of D1 unitsyith the same high performance as Profot ir Remote Profoto Air USB The ProfotoAir USB device is a USB 2 0 transceiyawhich connects your DAir unit to your PC or Mac via a wireless connectiorProfotoAir USB allavs control of your light from as far away as 300 m 1000 ft free line of sight Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Profoto Studio Air Profoto StudioAir is a software solution for both PC and Maayhich gives you full control of all your Dir units from your computeiYou can control each unit individually or group them to control multiple units one time You can save customer lighting setups for use at a lder time Nom
12. ing charged into the unit Energy control The current energy level of the flash light is shevn in the Display 1 in f stop scaleThe maximal energy 100 is shavn as 10 The Setting Knob 7 is used to adjust the energ y level in 1 10 f stop or 1 f stop increments Modeling light The Model Button 10a is used to select one of three modeling light altetives e PROP The modeling light intensity is automatically adjusted to correspond to the energy level of the flash light e FREE The modeling light intensity is manually set free from any connection to the energy level of the flash light e OFF No modeling light The Model Set Button 11 in combindion with the Setting Knob 7 s used to change the level of the free modeling light Sync signaling The D1 unit can be synchronized in different ways via cableyia infrared IR light or via the ProfotoAir radio system e The 5 meter sync cable can without restrictions be elongated with a sync extension cable The Profoto sync interconnection cord or so called hard wiring may be used www profoto com e The built in IR receiver senses the flash release as well as IR signals from most IR sa transmitters e The Profoto Air radio system is fully integra ted in the D1 Air units allowing radio synchronization via a ProfotoAir Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device connected to the camera or via the ProfotoAir USB device connected to a computer with the Profoto Studio Airprogram e
13. lector providing full control minimal stray light and maximal light output By mounting an external reflector and placing it in different positions using the Zoom Scale 17 several light sh es can be creded for each lighting purpose Umbrella D1 is equipped with an umbrella tube thas suited for most umbrellas on the mark he diameter of the umbrella shaft must be between 7 mm and 8 mnWhen an umbrella is used it is not possible to mount an external reflectot the same time www profoto com Operating instructions Stand mounting Mount and fasten the D1 unit on the stand using the locking knob on the Statagbter 18 2 The unit can be directed upwards do wnwards when the Locking Knob 16 is loosened Fasten the Locking Knob 16 when the unit is correctly directed I Mounting of ecternal reflector Unlock the dasp on the external reflectar 2 Slide the reflector onto the D1 unitUse the Zoom Scale 17 to place the reflector in the desired position 1 Profoto Studio Air SB Profoto Air U pare wo 3 Secure the reflector by locking thelasp Umbrella mounting 1 Slide the umbrella shaft into the Umbrellaube 15 on the D1 unit 2 After a few centimetersthere will be more frictiorContinue to slide the umbrella shaft some more centimeters into the tube Glass cover mounting 1 Ensure that the D1 unit is turned off and tti amp he power cable is not connected 2 Ifthe unit has been in usewait fiv
14. ping ste of the art flash units is built into the design of the D1 units The D1 family fully complies withthe demand for durable tough fast and consistent flash units thaprofessional photographers of today require The D1 unit is available in 250 500 and 1000 Ws versions all with integrated Profoto Air functionality The 250 and 500Ws versions are also wailable without ProfotoAir The unit is fully digital to ensure a consisteny in flash to flash color temperdure and flash energy The dual mode SMPS Switch Mode Power Supply charging technology ensures the flash to flash precision The 7 f stop paver range gives all the pwer the demanding photographer needs for credive freedom to shoot with high speed and full open lens The built in reflector gives you full controlminimal stray light and maximal light output It is designed for use with soft boxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors Short flash duration gives images a crisp feel and the fast regcling time means tha you never have to wait for the flashYou will aways get the image quality you wantAll this in a package that offers 1 10 f stop control giving you the confidence that the images will be exactly as you want them As a professional photographer you have your own special style and needs Profoto s extensive Light Shaping Tools system fits perfectly with the Dignabling you to shpe the light your own way Profoto Air Profoto Air is a system for conven
15. ss the Read y Button 9a Both the BEEP Indicator 9b and the DIM Indidar 9c will be turned ofPress the Reag Button 9a again to turn on the reay signaling www profoto com Sync via cable 1 Connect a sync cord from the camera to the Sync Connector 12 on the D1 unit Sync via IR 1 Press and hold davn the Slave Button 8a until the IR Indicar 8c is illuminded Sync via radio D1without Profoto Air 1 2 Connect a ProfotoAir Remote or Profoto ir Sync device Receiver with a cable to the Sync Connector 12 on the D1 unit Follow the instructions for genera tors without built in Profoto Air receiver in the Profoto Air Remote ProfotoAir Sync Users Guide Sync via radio D1with Profoto Air 1 2 3 4 Press and hold den the Slave Button 8a until the RADIO Indictar 8b is illumined Select radio channel by folloving the Radio settingsinstructions below Connect a ProfotoAir Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device to the camera Follow the instructions for generdors with built in ProfotoAir receiver in the Profoto Air Remote ProfotoAir Sync Users Guide Radio settings D1 with Profoto Air For sync via radio the same radio channel has to be set on the D1 unit and the ProfAto device or the Profoto Studid ir program For remote control using ProfotAir Remote the same radio channel and group he to be set on the D1 unit and the Profot ir device For remote control using ProfotoAir USB and Profoto St
16. ta Fit the Fuse Holder in placeby gently pushing until the holder sn in place www profoto com Adaptive thermal control The D1 unit is equipped with an adative thermal control system If there is risk for over heating of the unitcaused by abnormal external influencethe thermal control system will automatically protect the unit from damage A microprocessor supervises and controls the unit based on input from four thermal sensors If the sensors report an increase in temperature the microprocessor automatically takes measures to protect the unit The first measure is to increase the fan speed If the fan at full speed cannot bring the temperature down the modeling light will automtically be turned off during recharging Next step is to turn off the modeling light completely and at the same time slow down the recharging Eventually the recharging will stop completely After a while when the temperature has decreased sufficiently the unit will start recharging amp a normal pace This automatic protection will only interfere under extreme conditionssuch as when the air vents are blocked Depending on version the D1 unit is designed to withstand up to 1000 full wer flashes during one hour However it is not recommended to run harder than necessadue to the lifetime of the flash tube If a defective flash head for example with a broken or misfiring flash tube is user releasing the flash a long beep signal will indita malfunction under
17. tage 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 shaft in its reflector hole Disconnect lamp head cable between gener or and lamp head when changing modeling lamp or flash tube 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 todase to persons All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throv out hot partides Make sure tha rated voltage for modeling lamp corresponds with technical dda of user guide regarding pwer supply NOTICE Equipment Overheating Risk Remove transport cp from lamp head before use Do not obstruct ventilan by placing filters diffusing materials etc over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventition or directly over glass covermodeling lamp or flash tube 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 foryeling according toWEEE Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste for instance WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European marketwhen product life has ended www profoto com Table of Contents System descrip oenen nE E 6 PIOTOWOIAIM ea e
18. udioAir the same radio channel has to be set on the D1 unit and in the Profoto Studio program 1 2 Verify that the RADIO Indicdor 8b is illuminded on the D1 unit Press the Channel Set Button 6 The Display 1 will start flashing showing the current radio channel number to the left and the radio group letter to the right While the Display 1 is flashing turn the Setting Knob 7 dockwise to increase the radio channel number to 8 and counterclockwise to decrease the number While the Display 1 is flashing press and hold dawn and turn the Setting Knob 7 clockwise to increase the group letterA toA and counterclockwise to decrease the letter Wait until the Display 1 stops flashingThe Display 1 will ng show the energ level of the flash light For radio channel and group settings on the Profotir devices and the Profoto Studidir program please refer to the corresponding Uses Guide www profoto com Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air a ou Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air Turn off unit All settings will remain when the unit is in standby modef the power cable is removed the modeling light will revert to the default settings the modeling light will be turned off and the energy level of the free modeling light will be set to 10 1 Press the On Button 2 to turn off the peer 2 The Power Supply Indicaor 3 will be redindicating that the unit is receiving pwer but is in standby mode 3
19. use T10AH 5x20 T10AH 5x20 T10AH 5x20 Specifications D1 1000 Air D1 500 Air D1 250 Air D1 500 D1 250 Modeling lamp 120V 300W 120V 300W 120V 300W Modeling light function Off Prop Free Off Prop Free Off Prop Free Synchronization modes Wire IR Air Wire IR Air Wire IR Air Measurements Dimensions mm length amp 300 x 130 170 intuding StandAdapter diameter Dimensions inch length amp 11 8 x 5 12 6 69 intuding StandAdapter diameter Weight 2 94 kg 6 48 Ibs 2 43 kg 5 36 Ibs 2 23 kg 4 91 Ibs All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice 2 Profoto Air USB Profoto Studio Air This page is intentionally left blank This page is intentionally left blank Technical data and product informaion are subject to change without notice Profoto AB P 0 Box 2023 SE 128 21 Skarpnack SWEDEN Phone 46 8 447 53 00 info profoto com www profoto com O Profoto The Light Shaping Company
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