Profoto D2 Air User Manual

User guide

Profoto D2

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Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!

Regardless if you chose a new flash or a new light shaping tool, know
that almost half a century’s worth of experience was put into its making.

If the years have taught us one thing, it is to never neglect a single
detail. We only put our name on a product in which we have the fullest
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
with you for years and help you grow as a photographer. But getting the
product is only the beginning of that journey. Using it for light shaping is
the real adventure. That is why we take pride in providing you with such
a wide assortment of light shaping tools, allowing you to shape the light
in any way you can imagine.

The almost infinite possibilities might seem bewildering at first, but
we’re certain you will soon get the hang of it.

Still, I encourage you to sign up for our newsletter at www.profoto.
com/newsletter or visit our blog at www.profoto.com/blog so that we
can share our experience from almost 50 years of light shaping and
hopefully inspire you to grow even further. Enjoy your Profoto product!

Conny Dufgran, 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
are intended for professional use! Generator, lamp heads, and accessories are only intended for indoor
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

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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
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 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 of time after being turned off. Do not touch modeling lamps or flash tubes when
mounting an umbrella metal shaft in its reflector hole.

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
sure that the rated voltage for the modeling lamp corresponds with the technical data in the user guide
regarding the power supply!

NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk

Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters,
diffusing materials, etc. over inlets and outlets of the equipment ventilation or directly over glass cover,
modeling lamp, or flash tube.

Note about RF!

This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Proper care
should be taken when the device is integrated in systems. Make sure that all specifications within this
document are followed, especially those concerning operating temperature and supply voltage range.
The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared with other users. Interference cannot be ruled out.

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.
Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical
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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3

4

5

1. Display

2. MODEL button

3. Power supply indicator

4. ON button

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7

5. Dial

6. SETTINGS button

7. Test button and Ready lamp

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12

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8. Umbrella holder

9. Zoom scale

10. Front glass

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11. Tilt-lock knob

12. Stand adapter

13. Clamp screw

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1615 17 18

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14. Sync input

15. IR slave/Photocell

16. Micro USB port

17. Fuse holder

18. Power supply (AC) input

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Operation

Quick guide

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. Adjust the tilt position of the D2 unit by loosening the tilt-lock knob

[11].

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3. Connect the power cable to the power supply input [18] and then

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to the AC mains supply.

4. Push the ON button [4].

5. Set the flash light output by using the dial [5] or use the optional

Profoto Air Remote TTL to 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].

Main menu

The display [1] shows the main menu, with the current settings.

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Change settings

For detailed information about the different settings, see the
subsequent sections.

1. Push the SETTINGS button [6] to display the settings menu.

2. Turn the dial [5] to select (highlight) a setting.

3. Push and hold the dial [5] to show the available options for the

selected setting.

4. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] to change the setting

option.

5. Release the dial [5] to select the currently highlighted setting

option.

6. Push the SETTINGS button [6] to return to the main menu.

Otherwise, the display will automatically return to the main menu
after a few seconds.

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Power supply

The D2 unit can be connected to 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz. The unit automatically senses and adapts to the voltage and
frequency supplied. The mains power supply fuse must not be smaller
than specified in the Technical data section.

Most gas generators with an output of 800 W constant load, or more,
can power the D2 unit. No Profoto ProGas unit is needed.

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Never use ordinary household extension cords to elongate the power cable. They may
overheat. Always unwind cord reel extension winders fully before use. Contact your
Profoto dealer for proper equipment.

Power on

1. Connect the included power cable to the power supply input [18]

and then to the AC mains supply. The power supply indicator [3] will
be red, indicating that the D2 unit is receiving power.

2. Push the ON button [4]. This will turn on the display [1] and turn

off the power supply indicator [3], indicating that the D2 unit is in
operational mode.

NOTE

By enabling a special setting, the D2 unit will be operational directly when the power
cable is connected. For more information, see page 16.

Power off

1. Push the ON button [4].

2. Remove the power cable.
When the D2 unit is switched off, the current settings are stored and will

apply when the unit is switched on again.

Light output (energy level)

The light output of the flash light is shown on the display [1] in a relative
f-stop scale. The maximum energy (100%) is shown as 10.

The dial [5] is used to adjust the flash light output (energy level):

• Turn the dial clockwise to increase the output in 1/10 f-stop

increments and counter-clockwise to decrease.

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• Push and hold the dial and turn the dial clockwise to increase the

output in 1/1 f-stop increments and counter-clockwise to decrease.

The light output setting can also be done on the optional Air Remote
TTL, Air Remote, or Air USB.

Note that the flash light output is set automatically when shooting in
TTL mode with the optional Air Remote TTL.

Modeling light

The MODEL button [2] is used to turn on/off the modeling light.

There are three modeling light setting options:

• MAX: The modeling lamp gets the maximum intensity, regardless

of the selected energy level (light output).

• PROP: The modeling light intensity is automatically adjusted to be

proportional to the selected energy level (light output).

• FREE: The modeling light intensity is manually set, free from any

connection to the energy level of the flash light.

Synchronization

The D2 unit can be synchronized with the camera by wireless sync
(radio/IR-slave/photocell) and by cable. Synchronization by cable is
always possible, regardless of sync setting.

There are three sync setting options:

• AIR: The built-in Profoto Air transceiver is activated. The D2 unit

is set to be triggered and/or controlled from any of the optional
Profoto Air transceivers.

• SLAVE: The built-in IR-slave/photocell [15] is activated. The flash

will slave sync if another flash is fired or if an IR signal is detected.

• OFF: The D2 unit can only be synced via a cable.

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Air (and TTL) operation

With the AIR sync setting, the D2 unit is set to be triggered and/or
controlled from any of the optional Profoto Air transceivers.

To prepare the D2 unit for Air operation, do the following:

1. Push the SETTINGS button [6] to display the settings menu.

2. To activate Air, do the following:

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a. Turn the dial [5] until SYNC is highlighted.

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b. Push and hold the dial [5] to display the SYNC settings menu.
c. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] until AIR is

highlighted.

d. Release the dial [5] to select the AIR setting.

3. To change the radio channel, do the following:

a. Turn the dial [5] until CHANNEL is highlighted.
b. Push and hold the dial [5] to display the CHANNEL settings

menu.

c. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] to change the

channel.

d. Release the dial [5] to select the currently highlighted channel.

4. To change the radio group, do the following:

a. Turn the dial [5] until GROUP is highlighted.
b. Push and hold the dial [5] to display the GROUP settings menu.
c. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] to change the group.
d. Release the dial [5] to select the currently highlighted group.

NOTE

There are eight different channels (1-8) that can be set, and each channel has 6 groups
(A-F). All lights set to the same channel will be synced together. Groups are used to
remotely control individual lights or groups of lights on the same channel when a set-up
is made with more than one light. The TTL function can only be enabled in group A-C.

The D2 unit supports all available Air accessories offered by Profoto,
including those listed in the table below. (For operating instructions,
refer to the user guide of respective accessory).

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Optional Profoto Air
accessory

Usable features in combination with D2

Flash

sync

Remote

control

TTL

(Automatic

flash

setting)

HSS

(High

Speed

Sync)
Air Remote TTL* X X X X
Air Remote** X X
Air Sync** X
Air USB*** X

*Optional camera mounted transceiver. Check Profoto.com for TTL supported
cameras.

**Optional camera mounted transceiver.
*** USB device for using Profoto Air Software.

Slave sync operation

With the SLAVE sync setting, the D2 unit senses the flash release, as
well as IR signals from most IR sync transmitters.

To activate slave sync, do the following:

1. Push the SETTINGS button [6] to display the settings menu.

2. Turn the dial [5] until SYNC is highlighted.

3. Push and hold the dial [5] to display the SYNC settings menu.

4. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] until SLAVE is
highlighted.

5. Release the dial [5] to select the SLAVE setting.

Cable sync operation

Sync via cable is possible in all sync modes. Connect a sync cable from
the camera or flash meter to the sync input [14].

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Ready signaling

Ready signaling is used to indicate when the D2 unit is 100% fully
charged.

There are four ready signaling options:

• BEEP: The D2 unit beeps when it is ready to flash again after
recharging.

• DIM: The modeling light turns off after flashing and turns on when

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control panel sounds.

• BEEP DIM: The modeling light turns off after flashing. The modeling
light turns on and the D2 unit beeps when it is ready to flash again.

• OFF: No ready signal. This setting also disables the control panel
sounds.

The white ready lamp [7] always comes off after flashing and comes on
again when the D2 unit is fully charged.

Normal/Freeze mode

The D2 unit can operate in two modes to maximize the versatility in
different shooting situations.

• Normal mode: Optimized for color temperature stability over the
entire energy range. Best option for most types of shots.

• Freeze mode: Optimized for shortest flash duration. Best option
for shots where the flash is used to freeze fast action. The color
temperature might deviate and become slightly bluer.

NOTE

When HSS (High speed sync) is activated, the Normal/Freeze mode options are
deactivated. For more information about HSS, see page 17.

Wrong exposure alarm

If a flash is released before the D2 unit is fully recharged, there will
be a long beep. This alarm indicates that the flash light does not fully
correspond to the set value. The D2 unit will always flash even if the set
light output cannot be met, as the image may still be usable if the catch
of the moment was perfect.

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The wrong exposure alarm is partially deactivated when the ready
signal is set to DIM or OFF. In this case, there will only be a long beep
if the D2 unit is used in TTL operation and cannot keep up with the
camera in sequence shooting.

Quick burst

Quick burst is a function that allows a series (burst) of flashes to be
fired at a faster pace than the D2 unit can recharge, without losing light
output. The function is only active when the light output is set to less
than full. The length of the burst, in number of flashes, depends on the
repetition rate and the set light output. The lower the light output is set,
the longer bursts can be triggered. Thanks to this feature, the D2 unit
can trigger several flashes per second on lower power output without
triggering the Wrong exposure alarm. Note that the accuracy of the
light output is slightly less precise when Quick burst is active. Quick
burst is indicated by a blinking energy level setting.

Ready lamp/Test function

The ready lamp and the test button functions are combined.

The white ready lamp [7] is on when the D2 unit is fully charged and
ready to flash.

The test button [7] is used to test the light setting. Push the test button
[7] to release a flash. The D2 unit will flash and the ready lamp [7] will be
off while the unit is recharging. When the recharge is completed, the
ready lamp [7] will be on again.

Special settings

Change the special settings:

1. Push and hold the SETTINGS button [6] for 3 seconds to display
the special settings menu.

2. Turn the dial [5] to select (highlight) a setting.

3. Push and hold the dial [5] to show the available options for the
selected setting.

4. While pushing the dial [5], turn the dial [5] to change the setting option.

5. Release the dial [5] to select the currently highlighted setting option.

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6. Push the SETTINGS button [6] to return to the main menu. Otherwise, the
display will automatically return to the main menu after a few seconds.

Display orientation

The setting display orientation rotates the display information 180
degrees. This can be useful if the D2 unit is mounted upside down.

Auto on mode

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To make the D2 unit operational, you normally connect the power cable
and then push the ON button [4]. By enabling auto on mode, the D2 unit

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will be operational directly when the power cable is connected.

Speed

Reduced recycling speed should be enabled when the D2 unit is
connected to a weak power supply network or appliance, for example
a battery inverter like the Profoto BatPac.

Automatic safety functions

The D2 unit is equipped with an efficient cooling and safety system.
The integrated fan automatically adjusts its speed to the internal
temperature and cooling needs. The fan may run even when the unit is
not in operational mode (the power supply indicator [3] is red).

The protective system will automatically protect the D2 unit from
damage if it is exposed to abnormal external influence. The protective
system will slow down the recharging intervals and eventually the
recharging will stop completely. The protective system may also turn
off the modeling light. This automatic protection will only interfere
under extreme conditions, such as high ambient temperatures or
if the air vents are blocked. When the temperature has decreased
sufficiently, the unit will start recharging at a normal pace.

NOTE

Do not block or cover the air vents of the unit. Do not operate the unit in a small enclosed
space, such as a case or transport box. The lack of ventilation can reduce the life-time of
the unit. Do not keep the unit in abnormal temperatures, for example in a car on a hot and
sunny day. Avoid storing the unit close or below the freezing point. A cold unit may not work
properly or may even fail and will lose capacity (flash output). There is also a risk of failure
because of condensation when a cold unit is moved to a warmer surrounding. Do not expose
any flash equipment to wet or humid environments or extreme electromagnetic fields.

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Handling

Stand mounting

1. Fit the stand adapter [12] to a light stand and secure it with the
clamp screw [13].

2. The D2 unit can be directed upwards/downwards when the tilt­lock knob [11] is loosened. Fasten the tilt-lock knob [11] when the
unit is correctly directed.

Mounting Profoto Light Shaping Tools

The D2 unit has a built-in reflector that creates a wide and even light
spread with a high output. In addition, the D2 unit is compatible with
more than 120 light shaping tools, which can be used to shape its
already beautiful light into almost any light you can imagine.

Please note that the D2 unit is not compatible with the OCF Light
Shaping Tools, as they are designed for flashes with LED lights and not
for flashes with hot halogen modeling bulbs as in D2.

All tools with standard reflector mount (rubber collar with
clasp)

Most reflectors are equipped with Profoto’s unique clamp mechanism,
which makes them easy to mount and allows you to shape the light by
simply sliding the reflector back and forth along the zoom scale [9].

1. Unlock the clasp on the external reflector.

2. Slide the reflector onto the D2 unit. Use the zoom scale [9] to place
the reflector in the desired position.

3. Secure the reflector by locking the clasp.

Umbrella mounting

Umbrellas are easily mounted by sliding the umbrella shaft into the
umbrella holder [8]. The diameter of the umbrella shaft must be
between 7 mm and 8 mm in order to fit. When an umbrella is used, it is
not possible to mount an external reflector at the same time.

1. Slide the umbrella shaft into the umbrella holder [8] on the D2 unit.

2. After a few centimeters, there will be more friction. Continue to slide
the umbrella shaft a few more centimeters into the umbrella holder [8].

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Replacing the front glass

The front glass [10] can be replaced with optional front glass or glass
domes. Domes can be used to enhance the “zoom effect”, if using any
of Profoto’s “zoomable” reflectors.

1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the D2 unit is turned off and that the
power cable is not connected.

2. IMPORTANT: If the unit has been in use, wait five minutes to allow

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the unit to be fully discharged and cooled down.

3. Gently remove the front glass [10] by pushing the springs holding

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the glass gently to the sides.

4. Carefully fit the new front glass (frosted side inwards) or glass
dome in place. Make sure that the springs holding the glass are
back in position and securely hold the front glass or glass dome.

Changing the flash tube and/or modeling lamp

NOTE:

Do not touch the flash tube and the modeling lamp with bare hands.

1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the D2 unit is turned off and that the
power cable is not connected.

2. IMPORTANT: If the unit has been in use, wait five minutes to allow
the unit to be fully discharged and cooled down.

3. Gently remove the front glass [10] by pushing the springs holding
the glass gently to the sides.

4. Change the flash tube:

− Unlock the flash tube trigger by unfolding the stainless steel

ribbons around the clasp.

− Grasp the flash tube in the bottom and pull it straight out of the

socket.

− When inserting the new flash tube, ensure that the trigger

connection clasps properly around the flash tube.

− Lock the flash tube trigger by folding the stainless steel

ribbons around the clasp.

5. Change the modeling lamp:

− Pull the lamp straight out of the socket.

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− Insert a new modeling lamp, straight into the socket.

6. Carefully fit the front glass [10] in place, with the frosted side
inwards. Make sure that the springs holding the glass are back in
position and securely hold the front glass.

Clasp

Flash tube

Modelling
lamp

Changing the built-in fuse

1. Make sure that the D2 unit is turned off and that the power cable
is not connected.

2. If the unit has been in use, wait five minutes to allow the unit to be
fully discharged and cooled down.

3. Pull out the fuse holder [17] from the unit and remove the old fuse.

4. Push the new fuse all the way into the fuse holder [17]. Only use
recommended fuse, see section Technical data.

5. Fit the fuse holder [17] in place, by gently pushing until the holder
snaps in place.

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Additional information

HSS

The D2 unit supports HSS (High speed sync) when used with any of
the optional Air Remote TTL transceivers. HSS enables shooting with
flash at a faster shutter speed than the fastest external flash sync speed
(x-sync) of the camera. This option can be extremely useful to limit the
influence of ambient light when shooting in bright conditions.

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menu (e.g. Nikon), not on the D2 unit. When HSS mode is used, the
MODE setting indicates HI-S on the D2 display [1].

NOTE

• Frequent use of HSS will have an impact on the life-time of the D2 flash tube.

• Your Air Remote TTL may require a firmware update in order to use the HSS feature.

The latest updates and a list of compatible cameras are available on profoto.com/
myprofoto. Create your personal account and login to access all new upgrades.

TTL

The D2 unit supports TTL when used with any of the optional Air
Remote TTL transceivers. With a TTL remote mounted in the camera
hot shoe, you can select to let the camera control the flash output fully
automatically without manual metering.

TTL is selected on the remote, not on the D2 unit. If the camera requires
a flash output outside the range of the D2 unit, the display [1] will blink.
If the ready signal is set to BEEP or BEEP DIM, there will also be a long
beep.

The indicator AUTO is shown on the D2 display [1] every time the flash
output is set automatically by the camera. The indicator is shown for 15
seconds after receiving a TTL flash command from the remote.

Find more information on the optional Air Remote TTL transceivers and
a list of compatible cameras on Profoto.com.

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Color temperature

A frosted glass plate is included in the D2 delivery. It gives, in
combination with the flash tube, a recommended color temperature
for daylight conditions. Distinctive color temperature adjustments can
be obtained by using glass covers with different coatings.

USB port

The Micro USB port [16] is intended for firmware upgrade of the D2 unit.
The port cannot be used to control the unit.

Upgrade firmware

We recommend that you look for firmware upgrades before you start
using your new D2 unit.

To access the latest free upgrades, create your personal account on
profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have an account you can also
choose to register your products and be sure you get noticed when
new upgrades are released.

Upgrade of firmware is made via the Micro USB port [16] on the D2
unit, following the instructions provided in the upgrade application
downloaded from profoto.com/myprofoto. You can always contact
your local dealer or distributor for professional service.

Check current firmware version:

1. Connect the D2 unit to the power supply.

2. Make sure that the power supply indicator [3] is red.

3. Push and hold the dial [5] and then push the ON button [4].

4. The current firmware version is shown on the display [1] (for
example: A7).

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Technical data

. 1000 500
Energy 1000 Ws 500 Ws
Energy range 10 f-stops

(2-1000 Ws)

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Recycling time 0.03 - 1.2 s 0.03 - 0.6 s
Quick burst Up to 20 flashes/s Up to 20 flashes/s
Flash duration Normal

mode (t0.5)
Flash duration Freeze

mode (t0.5)

Energy stability
Normal mode

Energy stability Freeze
mode

Color stability Normal
mode

Color stability Freeze
mode

Modeling lamp Max 300 W

Modeling light modes Max, Prop, Free, Off Max, Prop, Free, Off

1/10 or full f-stops 1/10 or full f-stops

1/1,600 s (1000 Ws)

- 1/11,000 s (2 Ws)
1/1,600 s (1000 Ws)

- 1/50,000 s (2 Ws)

+- 1/20 f-stop +-1/20 f-stop

+--1/20 f-stop +-1/20 f-stop

+-150 K over range.
+-20 K flash to flash

+-1200 K over range.
+-100 K flash to flash

(Halogen)

10 f-stops
(1-500 Ws)

1/2600 s (500 Ws)

- 1/17000 s (1 Ws)
1/2,600 s (500

Ws) - 1/63,000 s
(1 Ws)

+-150 K over range.
+-20 K flash to
flash

+-1200 K over
range.
+-100 K flash to
flash

Max 300 W
(Halogen)

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Guide number @ 2 m,
100 ISO with Magnum
Reflector

Input power supply 100-127 V / 200-

Fuse requirements 6 A/ 230 V, 10 A/

Synchronization
modes

Dimensions (LxWxH) 31x13x18 cm

Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Operating temperature +10 C to + 35 C

Storage temperature -20 C to +60 C -20 C to +60 C

All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right
make changes without further notice.

64 8/10 45 8/10

100-127 V / 200­240 V, 50/60 Hz
(nominal)

120 V
Air/IR/Sync cable Air/IR/Sync cable

(12.2x5.1x7.1 in)

(-10 C to +50 C
with reduced
performance)

240 V, 50/60 Hz

(nominal)

6 A/ 230 V, 10 A/

120 V

31x13x18 cm

(12.2x5.1x7.1 in)

+10 C to + 35 C

(-10 C to +50 C

with reduced

performance)

Warranty

All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they
leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years (local
deviations may apply) with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers,
modeling lamps and cables. Profoto is not responsible for technical
malfunctions created by improper use or accessories made by other
companies. If you have any technical problems please get in contact
with an authorized Profoto service station.

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Regulatory information

World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum

The Profoto Air system operates on the license-free 2.4GHz ISM band
for SRD (Short Range Devices). This band may be used in most parts
of the world. Regional restrictions may apply.

NOTE

Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air

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Unites States and Canada

F.C.C. and Industry Canada

Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15
of FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference and,

2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes RSS-210 d’Industrie Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes :

1. il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et

2. l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de
compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

The term ‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Les lettres ‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but
que d’identifier ce qui suit comme le numéro de certification/
d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada.

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Profoto AB

Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL: Profoto Air Sync
PRODUCT NO: PCA5108-0000

MODEL: Profoto Air Remote
PRODUCT NO: PCA5102-0000

MODEL: Profoto Air USB
PRODUCT NO: PCA5104-0000

FCC ID: W4G-RMI
IC: 8167A-RMI
Made in Sweden

Japan

The module has been granted modular approval for sale and operation
in Japan.

特定無線設備の種類

Classification of specified radio equipment:

Article 2, Clause 1, Item 19

2.4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication

上記のとおり、電波法第 38条の 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行ったも
のであることを証する。

This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has
been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38-24,
Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law.

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Profoto AB
Sweden

[phone]
[e-mail]
www.profoto.com

344099. July 2016 Printed in Sweden.

Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice.