Air Sync Air Remote User´s Guide
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Air Remote – Air Sync Thank you for choosing Profoto Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a Profoto Air device. For more than four decades we have sought the perfect light. What pushes us is our conviction that we can offer even yet better tools for the most demanding photographers. Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing program. We check that each individual product comply with specified performance, quality and safety.
Air Remote – Air Sync 4 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.
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Air Remote – Air Sync 8 System description Profoto Air is a wireless system for convenient remote control of both your camera and your flash equipment. The small and lightweight Profoto Air device gives you full freedom of movement, allowing you to concentrate on the creative side of your work. The Profoto Air system is operating on one of eight selectable radio channels on the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, for world wide use.
1 1. Channel Indicators 2. Channel Button 3. Transmit Indicator 4. Mode Button 5. On Button 6. Test Button 7. Receive Indicator 8. Model Button I 9. Head Button I 10. Head Button 0 11. Model Button 0 12. Master Button 13. Energy Button + 14. Energy Button – 15. Group Button 16. Group Indicators 17. In Connector 18. Out Connector 19. Hot Shoe Connector 5 2 3 6 4 8 7 9 13 10 14 11 15 16 12 Profoto Air Remote 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 Profoto Air Sync 17 18 19 Connections www.profoto.
Air Remote – Air Sync Applications Synchronization Both the Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices can be used to remotely synchronize flash generators. All Profoto Air generators that have the same radio channel set will be synchronized simultaneously. For generators that do not have a built-in Profoto Air receiver, a Profoto Air device can be connected and used as receiver.
Two Profoto Air devices are connected to the camera, one acting as receiver of the release signal from the handheld Profoto Air device and the other acting as transmitter of the sync signal to the generator. Different radio channels are used for the release and sync signaling. Air Remote – Air Sync Relay Both Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote devices can be used to remotely release a camera and automatically flash the generator(s) in sync with the camera. 11 www.profoto.
Air Remote – Air Sync 12 Functions Transmit/Receive mode selection The Mode Button [4] is used to set the Profoto Air device to transmitter or receiver. The Transmit Indicator [3] and the Receive Indicator [7] indicates the selected mode. Channel selection Channel selection is used to select one of eight specific frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. The frequencies are evenly spread over the entire frequency band, to optimize reliable functionality.
If the energy level of any flash lamp head in the group is in minimum or maximum position, all energy levels will remain unchanged; see section Command confirmation below. Master mode In Master mode, the same remote control command is sent to all Groups on the selected Channel. With the Master Button [12] on the Profoto Air Remote device, all Groups are selected and will be affected by the remote control commands.
Air Remote – Air Sync 14 When the Profoto Air device is used as a receiver for remote flash synchronization, the device shall be connected to the generator’s sync input socket or to the speedlight’s PC terminal via a cable connected to the Out Connector [18]. For remote camera release in single mode, the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote device shall be connected to the camera via a cable connected to the Out Connector [18].
Remote flash Synchronization Profoto Air devices can be used to remotely synchronize flash generators and various speedlights equipped with a PC terminal. Camera setup Connect the Profoto Air device to the camera, using one of the following methods: Air Remote – Air Sync Operating instructions 15 a) Slide the Hot Shoe Connector [19] on the Profoto Air device into the camera’s hot shoe. b) Connect a sync cable from the camera to the In Connector [16] on the Profoto Air device.
Air Remote – Air Sync Generator setup (with built-in Profoto Air) 1. Set the generator to synchronization via radio. 2. Select the same radio channel on all generators. Synchronization 1. Press and hold down the On Button [5] to turn on the Profoto Air device on the camera. 2. Verify that the Transmit Indicator [3] is illuminated. 16 3. Press the Channel Button [2] until the desired Channel Indicator [1] is illuminated.
Air Remote – Air Sync 17 Selecting a group Press the Group Button [15] until the Group Indicator [16] corresponding to the group of lamp heads to control is illuminated. Selecting all groups Press the Master Button [12] to select all groups. Turning lamp heads on/off Press the Head Buttons [9] and [10] to turn on/off all flash lamp heads in the selected group(s).
Air Remote – Air Sync 18 Release of remote camera Two Profoto Air devices (receiver and transmitter) can be used for wireless remote camera release. In this case, the camera has to be equipped with an electronic shutter release connection. Camera setup 1. For a single shot, set the camera to single mode. If the camera is set to continuous mode, the camera will continue shooting as long as the Test Button [6] is held down. Continuous mode is recommended for shooting with 2 fps or faster. 2.
1. Press and hold down the On Button [5] to turn on the Profoto Air device used as receiver. 2. Press the Channel Button [2] to select a radio channel, as indicated by the Channel Indicator [1]. Air Remote – Air Sync Receiver setup This section applies to the Profoto Air device used as receiver for both wireless remote camera release and remote camera release via cable. 3. Press the Mode Button [4] and verify that the Receive Indicator [7] is illuminated. Releasing camera wirelessly 1.
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A regular release cable let’s you connect your camera to your Profoto Air unit for remote camera release. The pre-release cables have a switch to activate pre-release mode. With the pre-release function activated, the switch keeps the camera awake for faster response. This works just like continuous halfway pressing of the release button on the camera. Relay Profoto Air devices can be used to remotely release a camera and automatically flash the generator(s) in sync with the camera.
Air Remote – Air Sync Generator setup (without built-in Profoto Air) 1. Connect a Profoto Air device to the generator, via a cable from the Out Connector [17] on the device to the sync input socket on the generator. 2. Turn on the Profoto Air device and ensure that the Receive Indicator [7] is illuminated. 3. Select the same radio channel as on the Profoto Air device acting as transmitter on the camera. 22 Generator setup (with built-in Profoto Air) 1. Set the generator to synchronization via radio. 2.
1. To enter Fast mode, press and hold down the Mode Button [4] for 7 seconds, until there is a beep and the Transmit Indicator [3] starts to blink fast. 2. To exit Fast mode, press the Mode Button [4] once. Air Remote – Air Sync Additional functions Fast mode Fast mode is used when an extra short sync signal delay is required. Silent mode This section only applies to the Profoto Air Remote device. 1. Ensure that the Profoto Air device is turned off. 2.
Air Remote – Air Sync 24 Technical data Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync Specifications Frequency band 2.
World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum The Profoto Air Sync and Profoto Air Remote 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! Air Remote – Air Sync Regulatory Information Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto Air Sync or Profoto Air Remote unit shall be operated and make sure that they are followed 25 www.profoto.
Air Remote – Air Sync 26 EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act and Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Manufacturer: Address: Product: Type: Profoto AB Box 2023, 128 21 SKARPNÄCK, Sweden 2.
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.
Air Remote – Air Sync 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 28 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 www.
Profoto AB SWEDEN Phone +46 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com 344091-2. Printed in Sweden. Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice.
