Profoto D4 - Manual (Page 20)

Profoto Studio Software
Each Profoto D4 generator is prepared for the “Profoto Studio” software. This software
makes it easy to adjust all functions remotely and allows the direct and uncomplicated
control of big set-ups using a huge number of D4 generators. The unique “Group” function
can be used to form and control different groups of D4’s, i.e. used for the background or to
power a big light bank, like seperate generators. It is possible to store an almost unlimited
number of set-ups in the computer memory, which allows the photographer to quickly
repeat even the most complex set-ups.
The structure of the “Profoto Studio” software closely emulates the top panel of the generator
and is very easy to use. Nevertheless we recommend some practice before you start to
seriously use this software in the studio.
System Requirements
The “Profoto Studio” software runs on all Macintosh computers under Mac OS X. The
USB 1 connection to the D4 generators is also USB 2 compatible. It is possible to control up
to 127 D4 generators via one computer.
Installation
1. Insert the CD with the “Profoto Studio” software into your computer’s CD drive.
2. Double click the CD symbol with the Profoto logo.
3. Save the two .pkg files on the CD to the hard drive.
4. Double click the file “FTDIUSBSerialDriver.pkg” to install the driver. You’ll need
the password of the owner account to install it!
5. Restart the computer.
6. Double click the file “Profoto Studio.pkg” to install the application. You’ll need
the password of the owner account to install it!
Please Note! The application will be placed in the “Applications folder”. If not
relocated at installation, in the “Profoto Studio” folder.
7. The two .pkg files can now be trashed, since they are not needed anymore (optional).
8. Restart the computer.
9. After the restart has finished, connect the Profoto D4 generator(s) to the Mac
via USB cable(s).
10. Start the “Profoto Studio” software by double clicking the “Profoto Studio” icon
located in the “Profoto Studio” folder under “Applications”.
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Digital Wireless Freedom (Radio Slave)
Profoto D4 generators are available as D4 R version with an integrated PocketWizard
32 channel/4 sub channel radio receiver for wireless synchronization from a distance up
to 100m via digital encoded radio signals. This receiver is compatible with dedicated
Sekonic
® flashmeters and PocketWizard ® transmitters and transceivers.
The PocketWizard Plus transmitter (4 channels) for wireless synchronization is available
through Profoto.
Digital Wireless Freedom offers:
.
Studio or on-location shoots without unreliable and disturbing PC cords.
.
A light meter that wirelessly triggers all or only selected electronic
flash units and measures the light simultaneously, can even trigger
a camera.
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A handy solution for triggering cameras, flash units or both
simultaneously from behind a camera or from a remote location. .
All this wireless technology built into your photo equipment,
ready for you to control remotely.
Visit www.pocketwizard.com for further information.
PLEASE NOTE! The DWF system is available in two
different versions:
I. 344MHz (USA)
II. 433MHz (Europe)
If you are in any doubt about the frequency allowed
in your country, please get in contact with the local
Profoto distributor BEFORE you activate the radio
slave transmitter. It is strictly forbidden by law to
use these frequencies in other countries and it is
impossible to use both versions in combination.
To check the frequency of the integrated radio mod-
ule, unplug the D4 generator when activated, than
re-plug it: For three seconds you can see the fre-
quency in the Auxiliary Functions Display [8].
If no receiver module is integrated, the display
shows “no r ”.