Profoto D4 User Manual

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the

Power Display

[10] from 1-32 by turning the

Power Dial

[13] for outlet D. At channels

16-32 it’s also possible to change the sub channels (“quads”) from “A”, “b”, “C” to “d”
by pressing down the dial while rotating.

How to activate or deactivate Auxiliary

functions

Release the

Auxiliary Functions Button

[7] after setting the function(s). The

Auxiliary

Functions Display

[8] will now show the chosen function and the generator works with this

settings. If more than one auxiliary function is activated, the display shows intermittently
all functions.

To turn off any of the auxiliary functions, simply hold down the

Auxiliary Functions Button

[7] and push the

Flash and Modelling Light Button

(s) [12] at the corresponding outlet(s) –

an “Off” in the display indicates that the regarding function is deactivated. If no auxiliary
function is activated, the

Auxiliary Functions Display

[8] will indicate “- -”.

Memory Function

It is possible to save up to three combined power and auxiliary function settings in the D4’s
memory. This makes it easier to repeat even the most complex set-ups. With the “Profoto
Studio” software you can save an almost unlimited number of set-ups (see page 35-40).

PLEASE NOTE! When deactivating the D4 with the

On/Standby Button

[3],

the generator automatically saves the last power (of all outlets) and auxiliary
settings in memory A. The A position is used as “safety memory” and can’t be
programmed individually. After reactivating the D4 by pushing the

On/Standby

Button

[3], the generator automatically starts with these settings. To prevent

mistakes, all auxiliary functions (except the radio channel) stored in this memory
are deactivated if the generator was disconnected from the mains. If you want
to use them, it is necessary to activate them again (see page 26).

Additionally it is possible to store three complete setups in memory B, C and D permanently.

How to save:

After setting the generator press and hold down the

Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory

Button

[11], the

Ready Lamp

[18] goes off and a double beep signal confirms that

you entered the memory mode.

While still holding down the

Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory Button

[11], you choose

the memory position by pressing and holding down one

Flash and Modelling Light

On/Off Button

[12] at outlet B, C or D.

Now you release the

Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory Button

[11] first, a beep confirms

the setting and you can also release the

Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Button

[12] –

the

Reea

y L

[18] is lit again.

How to recall:

Press and hold down the

Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory Button

[11]. The

Ready

Lamp

[18] goes off and a double beep signal confirms that you have entered the

memory mode.

Quickly press the

Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Button

[12] of the desired memory

once. It is possible to check the content of the three memories by pushing the different

Flash and Modelling Light On/Off Buttons

[12] at outlets B, C and D.

Release the

Ws/f-stop Switch and Memory Button

[11] a beep signal and the activated

Ready Lamp

[18] confirm the setting and the generator uses the functions stored in

the selected memory.