Profoto D2 1000 AirTTL User manual
User guide
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Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!
Regardless if you chose a new flash or a new light shaping tool,know
thatalmosthalfacentury’sworthofexperiencewasputintoitsmaking.
If the years have taught us one thing, it is to never neglect a single
detail.We only put ourname on a product in whichwe have thefullest
confidence. Before shipping, every one of our products passes an
extensive and strict testing program. Unless it complies with the
specified performance,quality and safety,it is a no-go.
As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay
withyouforyearsandhelpyougrowasaphotographer. Butgettingthe
productisonlythebeginningofthatjourney. Usingitforlightshapingis
therealadventure.Thatiswhywetakeprideinprovidingyouwithsuch
awideassortmentoflightshapingtools,allowingyoutoshapethelight
in anywayyou can imagine.
The almost infinite possibilities might seem bewildering at first, but
we’re certain you will soon get the hang ofit.
Still, I encourage you to sign up for our newsletter at www.profoto.
com/newsletter orvisit our blog atwww.profoto.com/blog so that we
can share our experience from almost 50 years of light shaping and
hopefullyinspireyoutogrowevenfurther. EnjoyyourProfotoproduct!
ConnyDufgran,founder
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General safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety.
Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products
areintendedforprofessionaluse!Generator,lamp heads,andaccessoriesareonlyintendedforindoor
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
otherbrands.Donotuseflashheadswithoutsuppliedprotectiveglasscoversorprotectivegrids.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 Hazard – High Voltage!
Mains powered generators shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection! Only use Profoto extension cables! Do not open or disassemble generators or
lamp heads! Equipment operates with high voltage.Generator capacitors are electrically charged for
a considerable length oftime after being turned off.Do not touch modeling lamps orflash tubes when
mounting an umbrella metal shaft in its reflectorhole.
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! All lamps may on rare occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make
surethattheratedvoltageforthe modeling lamp correspondswiththetechnicaldata in the userguide
regarding the powersupply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters,
diffusingmaterials,etc.overinletsand outlets oftheequipmentventilationordirectlyoverglass cover,
modeling lamp,orflash tube.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care
should be takenwhen the device is integrated in systems.Make sure that all specifications within this
documentarefollowed,especiallythoseconcerningoperatingtemperatureandsupplyvoltagerange.
Thefrequencyspectrumthisdeviceisusingissharedwithotherusers.Interferencecannotberuledout.
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.
Followlocallegalrequirementsforseparatedisposalofwaste,forinstanceWEEEdirectiveforelectrical
and electronic equipment on the European market,when product life has ended!
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Table of Contents
Nomenclature ..................................................................................................................... 7
Operation............................................................................................................................10
Quick guide...................................................................................................... 10
Main menu........................................................................................................10
Change settings...............................................................................................11
Power supply....................................................................................................12
Power on............................................................................................................12
Power o............................................................................................................12
Light output (energy level) ...........................................................................12
Modeling light ................................................................................................. 13
Synchronization.............................................................................................. 13
Ready signaling.............................................................................................. 16
Normal/Freeze mode................................................................................... 16
Wrong exposure alarm................................................................................. 16
Quick burst........................................................................................................17
Ready lamp/Test function ...........................................................................17
Special settings...............................................................................................17
Automatic safety functions......................................................................... 18
Handling.............................................................................................................................. 19
Stand mounting.............................................................................................. 19
Mounting Profoto Light Shaping Tools................................................... 19
Replacing the front glass ........................................................................... 20
Changing the flash tube and/or modeling lamp................................20
Changing the built-in fuse............................................................................21
Additional information....................................................................................................22
HSS.....................................................................................................................22
TTL......................................................................................................................22
Color temperature......................................................................................... 23
USB port........................................................................................................... 23
Upgrade firmware ......................................................................................... 23
Technical data...................................................................................................................24
Warranty............................................................................................................................. 25
Regulatory information ................................................................................................. 26
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Nomenclature
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2
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4
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1. Display
2. MODELbutton
3. Powersupplyindicator
4. ON button
5. Dial
6. SETTINGS button
7. Test button and Readylamp
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8. Umbrella holder
9. Zoom scale
10. Front glass
11. Tilt-lock knob
12. Stand adapter
13. Clamp screw
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14. Sync input
15. IR slave/Photocell
16. Micro USB port
17. Fuse holder
18. Powersupply (AC) input
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Operation
Quickguide
For detailed operating instructions,see the subsequent sections.
1. Fit the stand adapter [12] to a light stand and secure it with the
clamp screw [13].
2. AdjustthetiltpositionoftheD2unitbylooseningthetilt-lockknob
[11].
3. Connect the power cable to the power supply input [18] and then
to theAC mains supply.
4. Push the ON button [4].
5. Set the flash light output by using the dial [5] or use the optional
ProfotoAirRemoteTTLto set the output.
6. Release a test flash by pushing the test button [7].
7. Change the settings by using the SETTINGS button [6] and the
dial [5].
Mainmenu
The display[1] shows the main menu,with the current settings.
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