Profoto Air Remote TTL-N User manual

ProfotoAirRemoteTTL-N
User´s Guide
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Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!
Regardlessifyouchoseanewflashoranewlight-shapingtool,
know that almost half a century’s worth of experience was put
into its making.
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single detail.We only put our name on a product in which we
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products pass an extensive and strict testing program.Unless
it complies with the specified performance,quality and safety,
it is a no-go.
As a result,we are confident that your new Profoto product will
stay with you for years and help you grow as a photographer.
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Using it for light shaping is the real adventure.That is why we
takeprideinprovidingyouwithsuchawideassortmentoflight-
shaping tools, allowing you to shape the light in any way you
can imagine.
Thealmostinfinitepossibilitiesmightseembewilderingatfirst,
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blogso that wecanshare ourexperience from almost50 years
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Enjoy your Profoto product!
Conny Dufgran,founder

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety
information. Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions always accompany the equipment! Profoto
products are intended for professional use! Generators, lamp heads and accessories are intended for
indoor photographic use only. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture,
extremeelectromagneticfields,orinareaswithflammablegasesordust!Donotexposetheequipmentto
drippingorsplashing.Donotplaceanyobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,onorneartheequipment.
Do not expose the equipment to rapid temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to
condensation water in the unit. Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands.
Do not use flash heads without supplied protective glass covers or protective grids. Glass covers must
be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired,
for example by cracks or deep scratches. Lamps must be changed if they are damaged or thermally
deformed.Whenplacing a lamp into the holder ensure not totouch thebulb withbare hands.Equipment
must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized and competent service personnel!Warning -
Theterminals marked with the flash symbol arehazardous whenlive.
WARNING – Electrical Shock – High Voltage!
Mainspoweredgeneratorsshallalwaysbeconnectedtoamainssocketoutletwithaprotectiveearthing
connection! Only use Profoto extension cables! Do not open or disassemble generators or lamp heads!
Equipment operates with high voltage. Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable
length of time after being turned off. Do not touch modeling lamps or flash tubes when mounting an
umbrella metal shaft in its reflector hole. Disconnect the lamp head cable between the generator and
lampheadwhen changing themodeling lamp orflash tube!The mains plugor appliancecouplerisused
as disconnect device.The disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) shall not beexposed toexcessive heat such as direct sunlight,fire,or the like.
Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Donottouchhotpartswithbarefingers!Modelinglamps,flashtubesandcertainmetalpartsemitstrong
heat when used! Do not point modeling lamps or flash tubes too close to people.All lamps may on rare
occasions explode and throw out hot particles! Make sure that the rated voltage for the modeling lamp
correspondswith the technical datainthe userguide regardingthe power supply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Removetransportcapfromlampheadbeforeuse!Donotobstructventilationbyplacingfilters,diffusingmaterials,
etc.overinletsandoutletsoftheequipmentventilationordirectlyoverglasscovers,modelinglampsorflashtubes!
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy.Proper care should
betakenwhenthedeviceisintegratedinsystems.Makesurethatallspecificationswithinthisdocument
arefollowed,especiallythoseconcerningoperatingtemperatureandsupplyvoltagerange.Makesurethe
device is operated according to local regulations.The frequency spectrum this device is using is shared
withother users.Interference cannot be ruled out.
Final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the environment.
EquipmentmaybereturnedtoProfotodistributorsfreeofchargeforrecyclingaccordingtoWEEE.Follow
local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical and
electronicequipment on the European market,when product lifehas ended!
General safety instructions

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Table of Contents
General safety instructions........................................................................................4
System description & compatible products ...............................................................7
General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air.................................................8
Nomenclature...........................................................................................................9
Operating instructions.............................................................................................10
Quick guide ...............................................................................................10
Power on/off..............................................................................................10
Channel selection ......................................................................................10
Sync selection ...........................................................................................11
Mode selection (TTL or Manual).................................................................11
Operation in TTL mode (Automatic mode) ..................................................11
Operation in MAN mode.............................................................................13
Test sync...................................................................................................14
Other.........................................................................................................14
Technical data ........................................................................................................15
Regulatory information ..........................................................................................16
World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum........................................................16
Unites States and Canada..........................................................................16
Japan........................................................................................................17

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System description & compatible products
The small, lightweight Air Remote TTL-N is designed to make off-camera flash easy.
Mounted on the camera hot shoe, it acts as a wireless extension of your camera to your
Profoto flashes, combining TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control with the option to
manually adjust and sync your Profoto lights.
• The Air Remote TTL-N is specifically designed for Nikon cameras that use Nikon’s i-TTL
metering system.
• Somecameramodelsmaynotbesupportedorhavelimitedfunctionality.Createafree
useraccountonprofoto.com/myprofototocheckandinstalllatestfirmwareversionor
download release note with updated listing of supported cameras.
• TheAir Remote TTL-N operates with Profoto flash units and generators, with built-in
ProfotoAir functionality according to the table below.
• TheAir RemoteTTL-N can also be used to trigger theAir Remote andAir Sync Profoto
Air transceivers.
• TheAir RemoteTTL-N is not compatible with Nikon Speedlights or other non-Profoto
flashes.
• TheAir RemoteTTL-N is not compatible with any 3rd party radio triggering systems.
Air labeling on
Profoto flash
Enabled features onAir RemoteTTL-N
Manual sync Remote control TTL
AirTTL XXX
Air X X
AirS X

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General notes on wireless operation with Profoto Air
TheProfotoAirchannels[1-8]useeightspecificfrequenciesinthe2.4GHzbandandhave
an operating range of up to 300 meters (1000ft).The frequencies are evenly distributed
over the entire frequency band. Since each channel uses a different radio frequency, it
possibletoselect achannel withoutinterferencefromotherphotographersusingProfoto
Air,WLAN/Bluetoothdevicesorotherradioequipmentoperatingonthe2.4GHzfrequency
band.
• Keep cables and cords away from antennas.
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Maintainlineofsight betweentheAir RemoteTTL-Nand theflashunitwheneverpossible
• When hiding the flash from view,try to not hide it behind or against metal or water-filled
objects as this will affect the radio range.

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Nomenclature
1. ON button
2. Display
3. Energy buttons
4. Group buttons (A,B,C)
5. Test button
6. Mode button
7. Channel button
8. Head button
9. Model button
10.Battery compartment
11.Hot shoe connector
12.USB port (for service only)
13.Locking mechanism
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Operating instructions
Quickguide
For detailed instructions,refer to the subsequent sections.
ProfotoFlashsetups
1. Set the flash to synchronization via Radio/Air (may differ by generator).
2. Select the same radio channel on all flashes.
3. Select the same group (A,B or C) for all lamp heads to be controlled simultaneously.
AirremoteTTL-N
4. SlidethehotshoeconnectorontheAirRemoteTTL-N into the hot shoe of the camera.
Turn the Locking mechanism [13] to secure the device.
5. Switch on the device.
6. Select the same radio channel as on the generators.
7. PresstheModebutton[6]totogglebetweenTTL(Automatic)andMAN(Manual)mode.
8. Press theA,B or C button to select the corresponding group.
9. When a group is selected:
a) Press the HEAD button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads.
b) Press the MODEL [9] button to turn on/off the modeling light.
c) Press the ENERGY buttons [3] to adjust the energy level for the group in relation to
the other groups (TTL mode) or the energy level for the group (MAN mode).
10.Press the TEST button [5] to manually transmit a sync signal, in order to test the
settings.
Power on/off
1. Press and hold down the ON button [1] to switch on/off the remote.
Channelselection
The currently selected channel is shown in the CHANNEL section on the Display [2].
1. Press the Channel button [7] repeatedly until the desired channel is displayed.

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Syncselection
Theselectedsyncsetting(camerassyncsetting)isshownintheSYNCsectionontheDisplay[2].
• 1st:The flashes fire when the first shutter curtain is fully open.
• 2nd:The flashes fire just before the second curtain starts traveling.
NOTE:
Thesync setting is selected in the cameramenu.Refer tothe camera’s user guide.
Modeselection(TTL or Manual)
The currently selected mode is shown in the MODE section on the Display [2].
1. Press the Mode button [6] to toggle betweenTTL and MAN mode.
• TTLmode:Thecameradictatesthelightoutputoftheflashes.Therelationshipbetween
the energy levels for groupA,B and C can be adjusted.
• MAN mode:The light output for groupA,B and C can be controlled manually.
OperationinTTL mode (Automatic mode)
In TTL mode the camera dictates the light output of the flashes. If more than one light is
usedtherelationshipbetweentheenergylevelsforgroupA,BandCcanbeadjusted.This
can,for example,be used to achieve more light on one side of the object.
• Press theA,B or C Group button [4] to select the group you want to adjust.
•
Use the ENERGY buttons [3] to set the relative light output for the selected group, in
relationtotheothergroups.Therelationscanbeset±2.0f-stopforeachgroupA,BorC.
• To change the total flash exposure, use the flash exposure compensation function in
the camera.Refer to the camera manual for details.
• Press the Model button [9] to turn on/off the modeling light in the selected group.
• Press the Head button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads in the selected group (if the
heads in a group are turned off,the relation value for that group will display‘--’)
• When changing from MAN mode to TTL mode, the previous TTL relation value is
displayed.
ExampleofremoteDisplay[2] settingsinTTLmodeoperation

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The figure shows the Display [2] when:
• TTL mode,1st-curtain sync and channel 1 are selected.
• Group C is selected to be adjusted.
• TherelativelightoutputfromlightsingroupAissetto2.5f-stopsmorethanlightsin
group C.(A to +1.5 f-stops and C to -1.0 f-stops).
• Lights/Heads in Group B are turned off.
• The modeling light is turned on in both groupA and C.
NOTE:
• Ifonlyoneflash group isusedinTTLmode,the relationvaluewillnothaveanyeffect on thetotalflash exposure
asthe flash exposure is automatically setby thecamera.
• If flashes without Profoto AirTTL support are used in combination with ProfotoAirTTL flashes inTTL mode,the
flashoutputsofthe non-TTL flashesareadded to thetotalflash exposure.Such flashes canforinstance be usedto
manuallyset the exposure on the background.
• If a Profoto AirTTL compatible flash is set to group D, E or F, it will be synchronized but not be part of the TTL
calculation.Theflash outputs oftheseflashes are addedto the totalflashexposure and canfor instance beusedto
manuallyset the exposure on the background.

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OperationinMAN mode
With theAir RemoteTTL-N set to MAN mode,the light output for groupsA,B and C can be
adjusted manually.By alternating betweenTTL and MAN mode,you can test your way to
the perfect light.
• Press theA,B or C Group button [4] to select the corresponding group.
• To select all groups,press one of the Group button [4] two times.
• Use the ENERGY buttons [3] to adjust the light output for the group.The adjustment
(increase/decrease) always starts from the current light output setting and the
adjustment value is momentarily shown in the ENERGY section on the Display [2].
• Press the Model button [9] to turn on/off the modeling light in the selected group.
• Press the Head button [8] to turn on/off the lamp heads in the selected group (if the
heads in a group are turned off,the relation value for that group will display‘--’)
ExampleofremoteDisplay[2] settingsinMANmode operation
The figure shows the Display [2] when:
• MAN mode,1st-curtain sync,and channel 1 are selected.
• Group C is selected to be adjusted.
• Lights/Heads in Group B are turned off.
• Themodelinglightisturnedonin bothgroupAandC.Ifthelightoutput forgroupA orC
is adjusted,the energy change will be shown momentarily.
NOTE:
• Pressthe ENERGY button to increase/decrease in 1/10f-stop increments.
• Pressand hold down theENERGY buttonto increase/decreasein 1f-stop increments.
• Ifa lightoutputcannotbesetbythegeneratorbecausealampheadisinminimumormaximumposition,theAir
RemoteTTL-N beeps to signalthatthe command was not executed.The light output of all lamp heads in thegroup
thenremains unchanged.
• In MAN mode, theAir Remote TTL-N can also be used as to remote control Profoto flashes that supportAir but
notAirTTL(further info on compatibleproducts are foundin sectionSystem Descriptionand CompatibleProducts)
• Whenall groups are selected the remote willalso controllights ingroup D,E or F (selected on flash).

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Test sync
• Press theTest button [6] to manually transmit a sync signal.
Other
Factoryreset
Reset theAir RemoteTTL-N to factory settings:
• Switch off theAir RemoteTTL-N.
• Press and hold down theTEST button [5] and the ON button [1] simultaneously.
Batterycheck & built-inpower saving
The low battery symbol is displayed when the battery voltage reaches a critical level.
Tosavebattery,thedisplayautomaticallyswitchesoffafter30secondsofinactivity.Press
the ON button [1] to switch on the display.The display also switches on when any of the
function buttons are used.
CheckFirmwareversion
Press and hold the MODE button [6] for 10 seconds when turning the remote on.
ChangeFirmwareversion
Create a free user account at profoto.com/myprofoto to register your product and
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Technical data
Specifications
Frequency band 2.4 GHz
No of frequency channels 8 (1-8)
No of groups per channel 3 (A-C)
Operation modes TTL & Manual
CameraTTL compatibility Nikon i-TTL
Camera mount/Connectors Hot shoe mount for Nikon.
USB mini connector for firmware upgrades.
Range Up to 300 m (1000ft) for normal triggering
Up to 100 m (330ft) for remote control andTTL
Battery type 2xAAA
Typical battery lifetime 30 hours
Antenna type Integrated
LCD display Yes
Auto power off Remote:after 30 min of inactivity
Display:after 30 sec of inactivity
Supported ProfotoAir functionality
Flash Sync/Trigger Yes,Air RemoteTTL-N triggersAir Remote &Air Sync
transceivers plus all Profoto flashes labeledAirTTL,Air
andAirS.
Remote control Yes,Air RemoteTTL-N works as a manual remote
control for all Profoto flashes labeledAirTTL &Air.
TTL control TTL with group control for all Profoto flashes labelled
AirTTL.
Measurements
Dimensions 75x60x35 mm / 2.9x2.3x1.4 in
Weight 75 g / 2.6 oz including batteries
All figures are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice.

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Regulatory information
World-wideUsage of Radio Spectrum
TheProfotoAirSyncandProfotoAirRemoteoperatesonthelicense-free2.4GHzISMband
forSRD(ShortRangeDevices).Thisband maybe usedin mostparts ofthe world.Regional
restrictions may apply.
Note:
Refer to national regulations for the region where the Air RemoteTTL-N shall be operated and make sure that they
arefollowed.
UnitesStatesand Canada
F.C.C.andIndustryCanada
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
authorityto operatethe equipment.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes RSS-210 d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce
dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :
1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
The term‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
Les lettres‘IC’ n’ont aucune autre signification ni aucun autre but que d’identifier ce qui
suit comme le numéro de certification/d’enregistrement d’Industrie Canada.
ProfotoAB
Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL:ProfotoAir Remote TTL-N
PRODUCTNO:PCA5337-0000
FCCID: W4G-RMI
IC:8167A-RMI
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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 GHzWide Band Low Power Data Communication
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 ofArticle 38-24,Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law.
R 202WW08109202
R 202WW08109203
R 202WW08109204

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104329-A1.June 2014.Printed in Sweden.
Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice.
ProfotoAB
P.O.Box 1264
SE-172 65 Sundbyberg,SWEDEN
Visiting address:
Landsvägen 57,Sundbyberg
Phone [phone]
[email protected]
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