User Manual

Air Remote – Air Sync
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Camera release cables
There are two different kinds of release cable for remote camera release; release cables
and pre-release cables.
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. 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.
2. Connect one Profoto Air device (receiver) to the camera, using a camera release cable
corresponding to the camera in use connected to the In Connector [17].
3. Turn on the Profoto Air device (receiver) and ensure that the Receive Indicator [7] is
illuminated.
4. Press the Channel Button [2] to select a radio channel.
5. Connect another Profoto Air device (transmitter) to the camera, via the Hot Shoe
Connector [19] or via the In Connector [17].
6. Turn on the Profoto Air device (transmitter) and ensure that the Transmit Indicator [3]
is illuminated.
7. Press the Channel Button [2] to select a radio channel. The channel must be different
from the channel selected on the Profoto Air device used as receiver.