Profoto D4 user manual QuickGuide, Mains AC Connection, Self Test, Connection Lamp Heads

D4 Profoto D4 – Brief Instructions

QuickGuide

. Connect the generator to the mains supply with the enclosed power cable [1].

. The Indicator for Mains Connection [2] should now light up indicating correct AC current to the generator.

Connect the desired lamp heads to the sockets A, B, C, D [9] – always start with A, next B etc. The D4 is a default set to be compatible with the Acute series of heads

. (Acu) To change the D4 to be compatible with the Pro series of heads (Pro) please follow instructions on page 19-20,

. Press the On/Standby Button [3].

If necessary activate the lamp socket(s) by pressing corresponding Flash and

. Modelling Light Button(s) [12] until the Power Display(s) [10] are activated. The white Ready Lamp [18] will light up when the generator is charged.

. Choose energy distribution by using the Power Dial(s) [13] corresponding to the head(s) used.

Activate the modelling light(s) by quickly pressing the Flash and Modelling Light

. On/Off Button(s) [12] until it is lit. Choose the modelling light mode by holding down the Modelling Light Button [19] until it reaches the desired function [20].

. Connect sync cord and/or flash meter to the Sync Sockets [4].

. Activate the Photo/IR-Cell [5] by pressing the Photo/IR-Cell On/Off Button [6].

. Choose the ready signal mode by pressing the Ready Mode Button [17] until the desired function is indicated [16].

Choose fast recharging by pressing the Normal/Fast Recycle Switch [21].

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Mains (AC) Connection

Plug the included heavy-duty power cable into the generator’s Mains Connection [1]. The D4 can be used at all common mains voltages 90-240V/50-60 Hz, dedicated power cables for all countries are available. The generator automatically senses which voltage range is supplied. The Indicator for Mains Connection [2] is lit if the generator is receiving acceptable power from the mains, even in the standby mode. If not check the mains fuse and/or used power extension for faults. On top, a green dot in the right corner of the Auxiliary Functions Display [8] flashes to indicate that the generator is on standby.

PLEASE NOTE! For proper function when powered by a petrol-electric generator see page 31!

WARNING: Never use simple, thin household extension leads to elongate the power cable. Always unwind all cable if an extension cable is used.

Self Test

After connecting a D4 to the mains, the generator starts automatically with a self test: During this time the AUX Functions Display [8] shows for three seconds “U344” if a US radio slave module, “E433” if a CE radio slave module or “no r” if no radio slave module

is installed. Then the default head configuration= Acu or Pro is displayed. If the generator was deactivated by pressing the On/Standby Button [3] before disconnection, the self test will start without active display after reactivating the D4 generator. During the self test (approximately 3s.) the generator does not react on any settings and it is not possible to release a flash.

Connection Lamp Heads

ATTENTION! Before connecting flash heads to the D4 at 200-240V please make sure to configure your D4 to be compatible with Acute/D4Head or ProHead.

The D4 is made in such a way that you can decide, via the internal software, if you want the D4 generator to be compatible with the Pro-7 series of heads or the Acute series of heads without the need to change modelling lamps.

If you make the D4 compatible with the Pro-7series of heads there is no need to change the modelling lamp on the Pro-7 series of heads and you can then use it worldwide on any power supply voltage! (But if you then use an Acute series Head you must use a 120V lamp or a 100V lamp in Japan.)

If you make the D4 compatible with the Acute series of heads there is no need to change the modelling lamp on the Acute series of heads. (But if you then use a Pro-7 series Head you must use a lamp corresponding to the power supply voltage!)

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