Profoto D1 500 AIR - Manual (Page 11)

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• The built-in IR receiver senses the flash release as well as IR signals from most IR sync
transmitters.
• The Profoto Air radio system is fully integra ted in the D1 Air units, allowing radio
synchronization via a Profoto Air Remote or Profoto Air Sync device connected to the
camera, or via the Profoto Air USB device connected to a computer with the Profoto
Studio Air program.
• D1 units without integrated Profoto Air functionality can be equipped with a Profoto Air
Remote or Profoto Air Sync device acting as receiver, enabling radio synchronization
via another Profoto Air Remote or Profoto Air Sync device connected to the camera.
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 read
y 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 completed. This 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 completed. A clear “beep” will also sound to indicate
that the charging is completed. This 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 read y to flash.
The Test Button [4] is used to test tha t all light settings are correct and tha t the 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 recharging.
When 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 unit
is 100% recharged,
a long “beep” will sound, indicating an under exposed frame. Naturally the flash light may
not correspond fully to the set value.
The under exposure of the frame may be so small tha t
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.