Ready signaling, Ready indicator/Test function

•The built-in IR receiver senses the flash release as well as IR signals from most IR syncAir transmitters.

•The Profoto Air radio system is fully integra ted in the D1 Air units, allowing radio Studio synchronization via a ProfotoAir Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device connected to the Profoto camera, or via the ProfotoAir USB device connected to a computer with the Profoto

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•D1 units without integrated ProfotoAir functionality can be equipped with a ProfotoAir USB Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device acting as receiver, enabling radio synchronization Air via another ProfotoAir Remote or ProfotoAir Sync device connected to the camera. Profoto

Ready signaling

Ready signaling is used to indicate when the unit is fully charged. The Ready Button [9a] is used to select one of four ready signaling alternatives:

•BEEP:A clear “beep” will sound to indicate that the charging of the unit is completed. This setting also enables the control panel sounds,which indicates that a button is pressed or the Setting Knob is turned.

•DIM:The modeling light will be turned off when the unit is being charged,and turned on again when the charging is completedThis. setting also disables the control panel sounds.

•BEEP-DIM: The modeling light will be turned off when the unit is being charged, and turned on again when the charging is completedA. clear“beep” will also sound to indicate that the charging is completedThis. setting also enables the control panel sounds.

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

Ready indicator/Test function

The Ready Indicator [5] is illuminated when the unit is fully charged and ready to flash.

TheTest Button [4] is used to test thall light settings are correct and thathe functionality is as expected. When the Test Button [4] is pressed, the unit will flash and the Read y Indicator [5] will be turned off while rechargingWhen. the charging of the unit is completed, the Ready Indicator [5] will be illuminated again.

Flash before ready

The“Flash before ready” function makes it possible to flash before the charging of the unit is ready and fully completed.When a flash is released before the unist 100% recharged,

a long“beep” will sound,indicating an under exposed frameNaturally. the flash light may not correspond fully to the set valueThe. under exposure of the frame may be so small tha it makes no significant difference,however it may be informative to get the feeling of the maximum repetition rate.The under exposed frame may still be usable if the catch of the moment was perfect.