Profoto Connect User manual
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User guide
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Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!
Light is the essence of the image because without light,
there is no image.
The Profoto product you hold in your hand is the result of
overhalf a centuryof experience and expertise.It has been
meticulously designed not just to deliver light – but to
deliver great light. Light that’s natural and beautiful. Light
that will help you grow and develop as an image creator.
Light that will open up aworld ofcreative possibilities.
Sign up to MyProfoto or visit www.profoto.com/profoto-
stories, to discover how image creators like you from all
overtheworldusetheirProfotoproductstocreatebeautiful
images.Howtheyuselighttocaptivate,enthrallandinspire.
EnjoyyourProfoto product!
ConnyDufgran,founder.
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General safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual
andthese safetyinstructions.Makesurethat ProfotoSafetyInstructions
is always accompanied the equipment. Profoto products are intended
for indoor conditions use. Do not place or use the equipment where it
canbe exposed tomoisture,extremeelectromagneticfields,orin areas
withflammable gasesordust! Do notexposethe equipmenttodripping
or splashing. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature
changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water
in the unit. Equipment must only be serviced,modified or repaired by
authorized and competent service personnel.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio
frequencyenergy.Make sure the device is operated according to local
regulations.The frequency spectrum this device isusing is shared with
otherusers.Interferencecannotbe ruled out.Duetovaryingregulations
and limits on radio transmissions Profoto Connect has a power output
setting.Some countries does not allow use of the full power mode PO,
please refer to your country specific section in the user guide to see
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the maximum allowed power setting allowed by national regulations.
Please note that reducing the power output will affect the range of the
device.Regulationschange fromtime to time,so please make sureyou
areusingthelatestfirmwareand instructionstoensurecompliancewith
rulesand regulations.Thesecan bedownloadedfreefrom Profoto.com.
Final Disposal
When the product reach end of service, do not dispose of it with your
other household waste. Equipment contains battery, electrical and
electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for
recycling. Follow local legislationfor disposal of batteries,electrical and
electronic components,respectively.
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Table of Contents
General safety instructions........................................................4
About the product ........................................................................7
Getting started.............................................................................. 8
Profoto app ...................................................................................12
Profoto Air compatibility...........................................................14
Technical data..............................................................................16
Warranty.........................................................................................19
Regulatory information ............................................................20
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About the product
ProfotoConnect is ourveryfirstbutton-freetriggerand has
beencreatedspecificallyforyou,theaspiringimage creator
thatwantstofindnewwaystobecreativewithphotography.
Becausenow,you can createnatural-looking lightanytime,
anywhere.
This small and carefullydesigned pod allows you to trigger
your lights from the top of your camera with just three
settings; off,auto and manual.
This is the powerof simplicity.This is the freedom to create.
This is you allowing your imagination to run wild. Because
the truth is, created light can be every bit as beautiful as
natural light,and just as easy to workwith.
This is you beingfree to create.
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Getting started
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1. Status indicator
2. Hot shoe connector
3. USB-C port
4. Release button
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Howtoconnectthe ProfotoConnectwiththe
Profotoapp
1. Start the Profoto app on your smartphone.
2. Find and connect to your devicevia Bluetooth.The
name includes a part of the serial numberthat is
printed on the Profoto Connect.
3. Use the Profoto appfor instructions,inspiration and
expanded creative tools.
4. Start shooting!
HowtouseProfotoConnect inAutomode
1. Attach the Profoto Connect to the camera’s hot shoe
and turn it to AUTO (automatic mode).A goodflash
powerwill now be set foryou automatically.
2. Start shooting!
3. You can makeyour images brighter ordarker byfine-
tuning the automatic flash power in the Profoto app.
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HowtouseProfotoConnect inManualmode
1. Attach the Profoto Connect to the camera’s hot shoe
and turn it to MANUAL(manual mode).You can now
control the flash power manually.
2. Open the Profoto app to get access to all additional
features.
3. Start shooting!
Additionalnotes
• To detach the Profoto Connect from yourcamera, press
the release button and slide it off.
• To charge the battery, connect the device to a power
source with the USB-C to USB-Acharging cable.
• The default radio settingfor Profoto Connect is
channel = 1.
• Profoto Connect automaticallyenters sleep mode after
30 minutes of inactivityand switches off completely
after 60 minutes.
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