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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
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 always accompany the equipment
and the accompanying safety instructions. 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
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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 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. Disconnect the lamp head cable between the generator and
lamp head when changing the modeling lamp or flash tube! The mains plug or appliance coupler is used
as disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
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! Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to persons. 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!
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.
Make sure the device is operated according to local regulations. 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
General safety instructions .............................................................................................4
System description & compatible products ............................................................. 7
General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air ............................................ 8
Nomenclature .....................................................................................................................9
Operating instructions .....................................................................................................11
Quick guide ........................................................................................................11
Power on/o .....................................................................................................12
Channel selection ...........................................................................................12
Sync selection .................................................................................................12
HSS ......................................................................................................................12
Mode selection (TTL or Manual) ............................................................... 13
Operation in TTL mode (Automatic mode) ............................................ 13
Operation in MAN mode .............................................................................. 15
Test sync ........................................................................................................... 16
Other .....................................................................................................................................17
Factory reset .....................................................................................................17
Battery check & built-in power saving .....................................................17
Check Firmware ..............................................................................................17
Upgrade Firmware ..........................................................................................17
Technical data ................................................................................................................... 18
Regulatory information .................................................................................................20
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System description & compatible products
The small, lightweight Air Remote TTL-S is designed to make flash
easy. Mounted on the camera hot shoe, it acts as a wireless extension
of your camera to your Profoto flashes, combining TTL (Through-TheLens) exposure control with the option to manually adjust and sync
your Profoto lights.
• The Air Remote TTL-S is specifically designed for Sony cameras
that use Sony’s Multi Interface Shoe.
• Some camera models may not be supported or have limited
functionality. Create a free user account on profoto.com/myprofoto
to check and install latest firmware version or download release
note with updated listing of supported cameras.
• The Air Remote TTL-S operates with Profoto flash units and
generators, with built-in Profoto Air functionality according to the
table below.
• The Air Remote TTL-S can also be used to trigger the Air Remote
and Air Sync Profoto Air transceivers.
• The Air Remote TTL-S is not compatible with Sony Speedlights or
other non-Profoto flashes.
• The Air Remote TTL-S is not compatible with any 3rd party radio
triggering systems.
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Air labeling on
Profoto flash
Air TTL X X X X
Air X X
AirS X
Enabled features on Air Remote TTL-S
Manual sync Remote control TTL HSS
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General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air
The Profoto Air channels [1-8] use eight specific frequencies in the 2.4
GHz band and have an operating range of up to 300 meters (1000ft).
The frequencies are evenly distributed over the entire frequency band.
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Since each channel uses a different radio frequency, it is possible
to select a channel without interference from other photographers
using Profoto Air, WLAN/Bluetooth devices or other radio equipment
operating on the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
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• Keep cables and cords away from antennas.
• Maintain line of sight between the Air Remote TTL-S and the flash unit
whenever possible
• When hiding the flash from view, try to not hide it behind or against
metal or water-filled objects as this will affect the radio range.
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Nomenclature
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1. ON button
2. Display
3. Energy buttons
4. Group buttons (A, B, C)
5. Test button
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6. Mode button
7. Channel button
8. Head button
9. Model button
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10. Battery compartment
11. Hot shoe connector
12. USB port
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13. Locking mechanism
14. Protective cap
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Operating instructions
Quick guide
For detailed instructions, refer to the subsequent sections.
Profoto Flash setups
1. Set the flash to synchronization via Radio/Air (may differ by flash
models).
2. Select the same radio channel on all flashes.
3. Select the same group (A, B or C) for all lamp heads to be controlled
simultaneously.
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4. Remove the protective cap [14] from the hot shoe connector by
turning the locking mechanism [13].
5. Slide the hot shoe connector on the Air Remote TTL-S into the hot
shoe of the camera. Turn the locking mechanism [13] to secure
the device.
6. Switch on the remote.
7. Select the same radio channel on the remote as on the flashes.
8. Press the Mode button [6] to toggle between TTL (Automatic) and
MAN (Manual) mode.
9. Press the A, B or C button to select the corresponding group.
10. When a group is selected:
a) Press the HEAD button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads/flashes.
b) Press the MODEL [9] button to turn on/off the modeling light.
c) Press the ENERGY buttons [3] to adjust the energy level for
the group in relation to the other groups (TTL mode) or the energy
level for the group (MAN mode). Since energy adjustments work
differently in TTL mode and Manual mode we recommend to
carefully read the detailed instructions for operation in both modes
on page 13-16 of this user guide.
11. Press the TEST button [5] to manually transmit a sync signal, in
order to test the settings.
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Power on/off
1. Press and hold down the ON button [1] to switch on/off the remote.
2. Attach the protective cap when the remote is not used. Secure with
the locking mechanism [13].
Note!
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The remote automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity. The auto power off can be deactivated by
pressing and holding the “Energy +” button [3] when starting the remote. Deactivation is confirmed by two short
beeps.
Note that when auto power off is deactivated new batteries will drain in approximately 20 hours of inactive use.
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Channel selection
The currently selected channel is shown in the CHANNEL section on
the Display [2].
1. Press the Channel button [7] repeatedly until the desired channel
is displayed.
Sync selection
The selected sync setting (cameras sync setting) is shown in the SYNC
section on the Display [2].
• 1st: The flashes fire when the first shutter curtain is fully open.
• Hi-S: HSS is selected.
NOTE:
1st and HSS are selected by the camera automatically based on the shutter speed. Set the camera flash mode to
WL when using the remote. Refer to the camera’s user guide.
HSS
HSS enables shooting with flash at a faster shutter speed than the
fastest external flash sync speed (x-sync) of the camera, all the way
down to 1/8000s (may differ between camera models). This option
can be extremely useful to limit the influence of ambient light when
shooting in bright conditions.
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Note!
* During a HSS flash, the flash is pulsing to provide a constant light output during the time when the shutter is
open. To ensure a perfect exposure and a stable flash pulse, the flash uses only the upper part of its power range
when in HSS Mode. Exact range may differ between flash models.
* Frequent use of HSS will have an impact on the life-time of the flash tube.
*Your remote and AirTTL flash may require a firmware update in order to use this feature. The lastest updates and
a list of compatible cameras is available on profoto.com/myprofoto. Create your personal account and login to
access all new upgrades.
Mode selection (TTL or Manual)
The currently selected mode is shown in the MODE section on the
Display [2].
1. Press the Mode button [6] to toggle between TTL and MAN mode.
• TTL mode: The camera dictates the light output of the flashes.
The relationship between the energy levels for group A, B and C
can be adjusted.
• MAN mode: The light output for group A, B and C can be
controlled manually.
Operation in TTL mode (Automatic mode)
In TTL mode the camera dictates the light output of the flashes. If more
than one light is used the relationship between the energy levels for
group A, B and C can be adjusted. This can, for example, be used to
achieve more light on one side of the object.
• Press the A, B or C Group button [4] to select the group you want
to adjust.
• Use the ENERGY buttons [3] to set the relative light output for the
selected group, in relation to the other groups. The relations can
be set ±2.0 f-stop for each group A, B or C. Relations should not be
confused with exposure compensation. Carefully read all the notes
in the end of this section!
• To change the total flash exposure, use the flash exposure
compensation function in the camera. Refer to the camera manual
for details.
• Press the Model button [9] to turn on/off the modeling light in the
selected group.
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• Press the Head button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads in the
selected group (if the heads in a group are turned off, the relation
value for that group will display ‘--’)
• When changing from MAN mode to TTL mode, the previous TTL
relation value is displayed.
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Example of remote Display[2] settings in TTL mode operation
The figure shows the Display [2] when:
• TTL mode, 1st-curtain sync and channel 1 are selected.
• Group C is selected to be adjusted.
• The relative light output from lights in group A is set to 2.5 f-stops
more than lights in group C. (A to +1.5 f-stops and C to -1.0 f-stops).
• Lights/Heads in Group B are turned off.
• The modeling light is turned on in both group A and C.
NOTE:
• Relation values should not be mistaken for flash exposure compensation. To compensate the total flash
exposure always use the flash exposure compensation function in the camera. Refer to camera manual for details.
• If flashes without Profoto AirTTL support are used in combination with Profoto AirTTL flashes in TTL mode, the
flash outputs of the non-TTL flashes are added to the total flash exposure. Such flashes can for instance be used
to manually set the exposure on the background.
• If a Profoto AirTTL compatible flash is set to group D, E or F, it will be synchronized but not be part of the TTL
calculation. The flash outputs of these flashes are added to the total flash exposure and can for instance be used
to manually set the exposure on the background.
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Operation in MAN mode
With the Air Remote TTL-S set to MAN mode, the light output for groups
A,B and C can be adjusted manually. By alternating between TTL and
MAN mode, you can test your way to the perfect light.
• Press the A, B or C Group button [4] to select the corresponding
group.
• To select all groups, press one of the Group button [4] two times.
• Use the ENERGY buttons [3] to adjust the light output for the group.
The adjustment (increase/decrease) always starts from the current
light output setting and the adjustment value is momentarily shown
in the ENERGY section on the Display [2].
• Press the Model button [9] to turn on/off the modeling light in the
selected group.
• Press the Head button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads in the
selected group (if the heads in a group are turned off, the relation
value for that group will display ‘--’)
Example of remote Display[2] settings in MANmode operation
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The figure shows the Display [2] when:
• MAN mode, 1st-curtain sync, and channel 1 are selected.
• Group C is selected to be adjusted.
• Lights/Heads in Group B are turned off.
• The modeling light is turned on in both group A and C. If the light
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output for group A or C is adjusted, the energy change will be shown
momentarily.
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• Press the ENERGY button to increase/decrease in 1/10 f-stop increments.
• Press and hold down the ENERGY button to increase/decrease in 1 f-stop increments.
• If a light output cannot be set by the flash because it is outside its energy range, the Air Remote TTL-S beeps
to signal that the command was not executed. The light output of all flashes in the selected group then remains
unchanged.
• When all groups are selected the remote will also control lights in group D,E or F (selected on flash).
Test sync
• Press the Test button [6] to manually transmit a sync signal.
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Other
Factory reset
Reset the Air Remote TTL-S to factory settings:
• Switch off the Air Remote TTL-S.
• Press and hold down the Group Button C [4] and the ON button [1]
simultaneously.
Battery check & built-in power saving
The low battery symbol is displayed when the battery voltage reaches
a critical level.
To save battery, the display automatically switches off after 30
seconds of inactivity. Press the ON button [1] to switch on the display.
The display also switches on when any of the function buttons are used.
Check Firmware
Press and hold the MODE button [6] for 5 seconds when the remote
is turned on.
Upgrade Firmware
We recommend that you look for firmware upgrades before you start
using your new Air Remote TTL-S.
To access the latest free upgrades you create your personal account on
profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have an account you can register your
products and be sure you get noticed when new upgrades are released.
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Upgrade of firmware is made via the USB port [13] on the remote,
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.
To upgrade your Sony camera to the latest version, visit esupport.sony.com.
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Technical data
Specifications
Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
No of frequency channels 8 (1-8)
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Radio Power Output: Maximum 10 mW
No of groups per channel 3 (A-C)
Operation modes TTL & Manual
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Camera TTL compatibility Find the latest firmware upgrades
and a complete list of Sony camera
models that are approved with Air
Remote TTL-S in the latest release
notes on profoto.com/myprofoto
Sync modes: Set the camera’s Flash Mode to WL.
Camera mount/
Connectors
Range Up to 300 m (1000ft) for normal
Battery type 2xAAA, 1.5V (Not lithium)
Typical battery lifetime 30 hours
Antenna type Integrated
LCD display Ye s
Auto power off Remote: Turns off after 30 min of
Hot shoe mount for Sony Multi
Interface Shoe. USB mini connector
for firmware upgrades.
triggering
Up to 100 m (330ft) for remote
control and TTL
inactivity (Can be deactivated)
Display: Partially dimmed after 20
seconds of inactivity. Turns inactive
after 2 minutes of inactivity.
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Supported Profoto Air functionality
Flash Sync/Trigger Yes, Air Remote TTL-S triggers Air
Remote & Air Sync transceivers plus
all Profoto flashes labeled AirTTL, Air
and AirS.
Remote control Yes, Air Remote TTL-S works as a
manual remote control for all Profoto
flashes labeled AirTTL & Air.
TTL control TTL with group control for all Profoto
flashes labelled AirTTL.
HSS HSS for all Profoto flashes labelled
AirTTL.
Measurements
Dimensions 78x60x40 mm / 3.1x2.4x1.6 in
Weight 88 g / 3.1 oz including batteries
All figures are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes
without further notice.
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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.
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Refer to national regulations for the region where the Air Remote TTL-S shall be
operated and make sure that they are followed.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Profoto AB declares that the radio equipment type Profoto Air
Remote TTL-S is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text
of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: http://media.profoto.com/DoC
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.
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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.
Profoto AB
Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL: Profoto Air Remote TTL-S
PRODUCT NO: PCA5371-0000
Contains:
FCC ID: W4G-RMI and IC: 8167A-RMI
Product of 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
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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.
R 202WW08109202
R 202WW08109203
R 202WW08109204
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Taiwan
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不
得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干
擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
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前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須
忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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Profoto AB
Sweden
+46 (0) 8 447 53 00
info@profoto.com
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104328-A1. September 2016 Printed in Sweden.
Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice.
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