Quick guide – Profoto D4 User Manual
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Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions
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Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions
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Connect the generator to the mains supply with the enclosed power cable [1].
The
Indicator for Mains Connection
[2] should now light up indicating correct
AC current to the generator.
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Connect the desired lamp heads to the sockets
A, B, C, D
[9] – always start with A,
next B etc. The D4 is a default set to be compatible with the Acute series of heads
(Acu) To change the D4 to be compatible with the Pro series of heads (Pro) please
follow instructions on page 19-20,
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Press the
On/Standby Button
[3].
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If necessary activate the lamp socket(s) by pressing corresponding
Flash and
Modelling Light Button
(s) [12] until the
Power Display
(s) [10] are activated.
The white
Ready Lamp
[18] will light up when the generator is charged.
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Choose energy distribution by using the
Power Dial
(s) [13] corresponding to the
head(s) used.
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Activate the modelling light(s) by quickly pressing the
Flash and Modelling Light
On/Off Button
(s) [12] until it is lit. Choose the modelling light mode by holding down
the
Modelling Light Button
[19] until it reaches the desired function [20].
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Connect sync cord and/or flash meter to the
Sync Sockets
[4].
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Activate the
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[5] by pressing the
Photo/IR-Cell On/Off Button
[6].
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Choose the ready signal mode by pressing the
Ready Mode Button
[17] until the
desired function is indicated [16].
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Choose fast recharging by pressing the
Normal/Fast Recycle Switch
[21].
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Mains (AC) Connection
Plug the included heavy-duty power cable into the generator’s
Mains Connection
[1].
The D4 can be used at all common mains voltages 90-240V/50-60 Hz, dedicated power
cables for all countries are available. The generator automatically senses which voltage
range is supplied. The
Indicator for Mains Connection
[2] is lit if the generator is receiving
acceptable power from the mains, even in the standby mode. If not check the mains
fuse and/or used power extension for faults. On top, a green dot in the right corner of the
Auxiliary Functions Display
[8] flashes to indicate that the generator is on standby.
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For proper function when powered by a petrol-electric generator
see page 31!
WARNING:
Never use simple, thin household extension leads to elongate the
power cable. Always unwind all cable if an extension cable is used.
Self Test
After connecting a D4 to the mains, the generator starts automatically with a self test:
During this time the
AUX Functions Display
[8] shows for three seconds “U344” if a US
radio slave module, “E433” if a CE radio slave module or “no r” if no radio slave module
is installed. Then the default head configuration= Acu or Pro is displayed. If the generator was
deactivated by pressing the
On/Standby Button
[3] before disconnection, the self test will
start without active display after reactivating the D4 generator. During the self test
(approximately 3s.) the generator does not react on any settings and it is not possible to
release a flash.
Connection Lamp Heads
ATTENTION! Before connecting flash heads to the D4 at 200-240V please make
sure to configure your D4 to be compatible with Acute/D4Head or ProHead.
The D4 is made in such a way that you can decide, via the internal software, if you want
the D4 generator to be compatible with the Pro-7 series of heads or the Acute series of
heads without the need to change modelling lamps.
If you make the D4 compatible with the Pro-7 series of heads there is no need to change
the modelling lamp on the Pro-7 series of heads and you can then use it worldwide on any
power supply voltage! (But if you then use an Acute series Head you must use a 120V
lamp or a 100V lamp in Japan.)
If you make the D4 compatible with the Acute series of heads there is no need to change
the modelling lamp on the Acute series of heads. (But if you then use a Pro-7 series Head
you must use a lamp corresponding to the power supply voltage!)