PRO=5 MANUAL CONTENTS 1. Nomenclature 2. Assembly of Unit Components 3. Stand/Stand Fixture 4. Stand Adapter 5. Flash Head 6. Reflector 7. Pan-and-Tilt Device 8. Locking Lever P.2 4 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 15 18 18 17 17 18 19 9. Attachment Receptacle 1O. Lamp Hook 11. Modelling Light 12. Flashtube 13. Connection to the Mains 14. Circuit Breaker 15. IR-Photocell/SLAVE 16. Sync Outlet 17. SOUND-Control 18. FAST-Control 19. Mains Power Lamp 20. Ready Lamp Button 21. Synchronization 22. Connecting the Flash Head 23. Adjusting the Modelling Light 24. Energy Control 25. Charging 26. Automatic Safety Functions 27. Audio Signal 28. PROFOTO's Reliability Test 29. Technical Data 30. Service 1. NOMENCLATURE Stand Adapter Flash Head Connection Toggle Clamps ON/OFF switch Stand IR-Photocell/SLAVE Sync Outlet Reflector Clamp cale Reflectors, reflector ng s Mains Plug Circuit Breaker Locking mechanism Ready Lamp On/Off switch, modell ing light Mains Power Lamp \ SOUND-Control Pan-and-Tilt Device FAST-Control Modelling Lamp Control SYM/ASYM Safety-catch Modelling Light . Flashtube . Metal pins Protective cap Selector Energy Control 2. ASSEMBLY OF UNIT COMPONENTS A. To mount the stand on the generator, lift the upper clamp on the stand fixture, then slip the stand through it and through the lower clamp as well. The stand will be locked in place when the upper clamp is released. G. To mount the reflector, push it over the flash head and secure it in place. The reflector can be adjusted by referring to the numerical scale printed on the flash head and comparing it with the instructions for using the reflector. B. Slip the opening in the flash head pan-and-tilt device over the adapter, which is located on the end of the stand. If necessary, loosen the wing nut. H. Insert the lamp plug into the generator by matching the three white dots with each other, and secure it with the locking ring. C . Tighten the wing nut, so that the locking lever can only be turned around with some difficulty. I. Plug the mains cable into the generator's mains socket. Then plug the other end into a grounded socket capable of handling at least 10 amps. D. To mount the flash head, open the latching lever on the rear and insert the lamphook into the square receptacle. Tighten the lock mechanism. J. Turn the control dial for the modelling light from "0" to any other setting, so that the generator will begin to charge. E. Screw the modelling lamp into the flash head screw base. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the modelling lamp's surface with your fingers. F. Insert the flashtube's three pins into the socket. Pull back the lock-spring to insert. K. The ready lamp will light when the generator is fully charged. Charging takes a little longer if the unit has been dormant for a while. Make sure that the modelling light is working, and push the ready lamp/button to test the flash. L. The unit is now ready for use. For further information, see the complete instruction manual. 4 3. THE STAND/STAND FIXTURE The stand is a telescope model. By loosening the toggle clamps on each section, the stand's length can be altered. To adjust a clamp's friction, open the clamp and use the plastic tool (provided as standard equipment) to tighten the nut. To ensure stability, begin lengthening the stand by adjusting the lower sections first and proceeding upward to the top of the stand. The stand is secured in the stand fixture on the generator's short side with the help of an elastic band. To mount the stand, lift the upper clamp on the fixture and insert the stand through both the upper and lower clamps, which hold the stand in place. To dismount the stand, depress the lower clamp and draw the stand up and out. There is an On/Off switch on the back of the flashhead that controls the modelling light, but does not effect the flashtube. The flash head's housing also shows a printed numerical scale that can be compared with a key in the reflector instructions, so that the right settings can be determined. The protective cap protects the flashtube and modelling light in transport. 4. THE STAND ADAPTER The stand supplied with the Pro-3 has, as standard equipment, a round, 16 mm stand adapter. There is also a square 12 mm adapter for mounting the head on a boom. An extra 1 6 mm adapter is also provided for mounting on other stands. However, it must be mounted properly to be tight enough for use. The Twin flash head is equipt with a reflector, modelling light (500 W Halogene), 2 flashtubes (each 3000 J/Ws maximum), and a protective cap. Otherwise, the Twin flash head is in all respects the same as the PF. As additional equipment, the Twin has a Y-cable for attachment to TWO generators of 2400 J/Ws each, for a total of 4800 J/Ws The Twin flash head is standard equipment on the Pro-5/4800, and can provide the maximum energy, 4800 J/Ws. , 6. REFLECTOR Fasten the reflector to the flash head by pushing it over the head's outer housing. Since the reflector is equipt with a clamp to keep it in place, the clamp must be opened whenever the reflector is mounted or dismounted. Each type of reflector comes with recommendations for application of the numerical scale on the lamp head, so that the desired results may be achieved. After securing the reflector in place mount the umbrella in the opening provided for it on the flash head. 6 5. THE FLASH LAMP HEADS The PF flash head comes complete with a f sable reflector, a modelling light (250 W Halogen), a flashtube (for 3000 J/Ws maximum), and a protective cap. In addition, the flash head is equipt with a thermostat-controlled fan for effective cooling. For continuous fan operation, use the recessed switch on the back side of the head. 6 7 7. THE PAN-AND-TILT DEVICE The pan-and-tilt device makes it possible to adjust the flash head easily, either vertically or to the side, since it keeps the flash head in place by friction. Loosen the locking lever, turn the flash head in the desired direction, and tighten the locking lever once again. When mounting the flash head, it is important that the friction be adequate. This is achieved by adjusting the wing nut. It should not be so tight that the locking lever cannot function, nor should it be so loose that the flash head cannot be locked into place. The pan-and-tilt device has a round hole for mounting a 16 mm (5/8 inch) stand adapter and a square hole for a 12 mm (1/2 inch) adapter. IMPORTANT: Always loosen the locking lever before adjusting the flash head, otherwise the pan-and-tilt device will gradually lose its ability to stay locked. For proper function the stand adapter must be mounted on the side next to the wing nut. ing off the hook. There is a safety catch on the lock mechanism which prevents it from opening accidentally. The safety catch must be pulled back to permit the latching lever to be opened. 10. THE LAMP HOOK The lamp hook joins the flash head with the panand-tilt device. To mount the lamp hook, first loosen the wing nut. You can then either take it off or put it in place by pressing the locking pin on the hook. When the lamp hook is in place, tighten the wing nut. Then insert the hook into the attachment receptacle on the flash head and close the latching lever. Normally, the flash head would be mounted with the attachment receptacle facing upward, thus providing the most compact assembly. However, when large diameter reflectors are to be used and tilted downward, the unit should be assembled with the flash head in the opposite position, e.g., with the attachment receptacle facing downward. In this way, the flash head extends further outward from the stand and provides greater freedom for downward tilting. The lamp hook can either be mounted upwards or to the side. If it is mounted sideways, it is possible to mount two lamp hooks (and flash heads) in the same pan-and-tilt device by turning the last disc section of the pan-and-tilt device 1/2 turn around. 8. THE LOCKING LEVER The locking lever works as a handle for manipulating the flash head. It also makes it possible to lock and unlock the pan-and-tilt device. To change the angle of the lever, loosen the wing nut and move the lever to another groove in the panand-tilt device. If the lever locks too hard or too loose, adjust the wing nut. For best results, the locking lever should be able to be turned around only with some difficulty. 9. THE ATTACHMENT RECEPTACLE 11. THE MODELLING LAMP On the back side of the flash head there is an attachment receptacle with a latching lever which connects the flash head to the lamp hook. The latching lever must be opened for mounting or dismounting, and it must always be closed when the flash head is mounted to prevent it from fallThe modelling lamp sits in the center of the flash head, mounted in a "mini-can" screw base. To change the modelling lamp, you must first dismount the flashtubes. A 250 W modelling lamp is standard on the Pro-5 (500 W on the Twin flash heads). The maximum wattage of modelling lamp that can be connected to any one flash head 8 outlet is 1OOO W. The total modelling light wattage for the Pro-5 generator is 1500 W. IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the flash head plug from the generator before changing either modelling lamps or flashtubes. 12. THE FLASHTUBE minating manual adjustments. The mains power lamp shines green when the generator is AC connected. The modelling lamp is specially trimmed for 100/200 V, 117/240 V. When the generator is connected to operating voltages other than those specified, the modelling light may vary somewhat from its nominal intensity. However, re-trimming can be performed by any workshop authorized to service Profoto products. IMPORTANT: When the unit is not going to be used for a while the mains plug should be disconnected. This is necessary, so that automatic safety mechanism (pulse charging) can start up when the unit is put in use again. When the generator is pulse charging, or when initial charging is taking place, charging time can be considerably longer than normal (60 sec. or less). In extreme cases, it can take several minutes. The PF Flash Head: The flashtube is mounted in a protective, frosted glass cover on a ceramic base. The base has three metal pins for insertion into the flash head. These are placed asymmetrically, so that it is not possible to insert the flashtube incorrectly. The flashtube is secured to the head with a safety catch. When mounting or dismounting the flashtube, hold out the safety catch to let the flashtube socket pass. Care must be taken when mounting or changing the flashtube not to damage the modelling lamp. The Twin Flash Head: The two flashtubes are mounted under a removable glass cover. When changing the flashtubes, dismount the glass cover by pressing together the two locking pins on the flash head, then lifting off the cover. The two flashtubes are mounted separately, each on its own ceramic base with metal pins, which permits the user to change the tubes independent of each other. After the glasscover has been removed, the modelling lamp can be changed in the standard manner. 14. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER The flash generator is equipt with an automatic circuit breaker which protects both the generator and the flash heads from overload. If overload occurs, the button controlling the fuse will protrude from the panel, signifying a warning. The fuse will regain its function when the button is pushed in again. Because the circuit breaker governs only the modelling light and has no effect on the flash, the flash can still be used with the fuse in "warning" position, but the modelling light will not function. IMPORTANT: If the circuit breaker is in "warning" position, find the cause of the overload before returning the fuse to normal status. 13. MAINS CONNECTION The Pro-5 is designed for AC connection only. It is an "all voltage" generator, which can be connected to the most common voltages: 90-130 V, 180-240 V, 50-60 Hz. The generator is connected to the mains by a special cable and switches itself into the correct input voltage range, thereby eli- 15. IR-PHOTOCELL/SLAVE The IR-Photocell on the generator panel serves as a flash trigger. It can be activated by another flash, or by an IR-sync attached to the camera's synchronization mechanism. The photocell can be turned off by flipping the switch located beside it on the generator. When a sync cable is in use however, the photocell is automatically disabled. 16. THE SYNC OUTLET The sync outlet is connected directly to the camera by a cable. When the cable is connected, the generator's photocell ceases to function. 17. SOUND-CONTROL The generator has an audible signal system to indicate when the generator is charged. When this signal is undesirable, simply release the button marked "SOUND". 16. FAST-CONTROL 21. SYNCHRONIZATION Synchronization of the unit is achieved either directly from the camera via a sync cable connected to the sync outle ...