Profoto C1 Plus User manual

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Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!
Light is the essence of the image because without light, there is
no image.
The Profoto product you hold inyour hand is the result of overhalf
a century of experience and expertise. It has been meticulously
designed not just to deliver light – but to deliver great light. Light
that’s natural and beautiful. Light that will help you grow and
develop as an image creator. Light that will open up a world of
creative possibilities.
Download the Profoto Camera,sign up to MyProfoto and register
yourproduct to discover how image creators likeyou from all over
the world use their Profoto products to create beautiful images.
How they use light to captivate,enthrall and inspire.
EnjoyyourProfoto product!
ConnyDufgran,founder

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General safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and these safety
instructions.Makesure thatProfotoSafetyInstructionsisalwaysaccompaniedthe equipment!
Profoto products are intended for indoor conditions use. Do not place or use the equipment
whereit canbeexposed tomoisture,extremeelectromagneticfields,orin areaswith flammable
gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing. Do not expose the
equipmenttohastytemperaturechangesinhumidconditionsas thiscouldleadtocondensation
water in the unit. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized and
competent service personnel.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use ofthe radio spectrum and emits radio frequencyenergy.Make sure
the device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is
using is shared with other users. Interference cannot be ruled out. Due to varying regulations
and limits on radio transmissions Profoto C1 Plus has a power output setting. Some countries
does not allow use of the full power mode, please refer to your country specific section in the
user guide to see the maximum allowed power setting allowed by national regulations. Please
notethatreducingthepoweroutputwillaffecttherangeofthe device.Regulations changefrom
time to time,so please make sure you are using the latest firmware and instructions to ensure
compliance with rules and regulations.These can be downloaded free from profoto.com.
Final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the
environment. Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling
according toWEEE. Follow local legal requirementsfor separate disposal of waste,for instance
WEEE directive for electrical and electronic equipment on the European market,when product
life has ended!
NOTICE

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Table of Contents
General safety instructions...................................................................................... 4
Getting started.............................................................................................................6
How to operate Profoto C1 Plus ...........................................................7
Profoto Camera ....................................................................................... 10
Profoto Air compatibility.........................................................................11
Technical data.............................................................................................................12
Warranty....................................................................................................................... 16
Regulatory information ............................................................................................17

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Getting started
ProfotoC1Plusisastudiolightforsmartphoneandothercameras.
Togetherwiththe ProfotoCamera,itenablesyoutocreateamazing
images anytime,anywhere.To get started, download the Profoto
Camerawhereyouusuallyfindapps,andsign uptoMyProfotoand
register your product. Then you are ready to get creative, shape
light and tell amazing stories through your images.
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1. Continuous light on/off
2. Status indicator
3. Capture button
4. Powercontrol
5. Removable Clic Dome diffuser
6. USB-C port
7. Threadfor stand attachment
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HowtooperateProfotoC1Plus
1. To turn on your Profoto C1 Plus,press and hold the capture
button [3] until the status indicator [2] lights up.
2. To connect Profoto C1 Plus to the Profoto Camera,do the
following:
a. Start the Profoto Camera onyour smartphone.
b. Switch on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
c. In the Profoto Camera,find and connect toyour Profoto
C1 Plus via Bluetooth.The Bluetooth name includes the
last fourdigits of the serial number(S/N),which is printed
on the Profoto C1 Plus.
3. To create images withyour smartphone using the Profoto
Camera:
a. Press the Capture button [3] fora perfectly exposed
subject popping from the background.
b. Use the Power buttons to fine-tune the light and
shadows [4].
c. Follow the guidance in the Profoto Camera foradditional
features.
d. To turn on/off the continuous light,press the continuous
light button [1].

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4. To create images with a digital camera equipped with a
ProfotoAirRemote:
a. Turn on yourAir Remote to Auto/TTL.
b. Use the Profoto Camera to select the same channel on
the Profoto C1 Plus as on theAir remote.
c. Start creating images.
d. Foradditional features,followthe instructions in the
Profoto Camera’s Remote control.To gainfull benefits
fromyour products,also make sure to check the user
guideforyourAirRemote.
5. To turn offyourProfoto C1 Plus,press and hold the Capture
button [3].1
6. To charge the battery, connect a charger to the USB-C port
[5].2
7. To update the Profoto C1 Plus firmware,follow the
instructions in the Profoto Camera.Make sure to connect a
chargerto the Profoto C1 Plus USB-C port during update.
1 Profoto C1 Plus automatically switches of after 30 minutes of inactivity
if not connected to Profoto Camera.
2 Profoto C1 Plus can not be used while charging.

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Statusindicator
Blue Connecting to the Profoto Camera via Bluetooth.
Blinking: Bluetooth connection has ended.
White Readyforoperation.
Green Battery is charged.
Yellow Low battery/Battery is charging.
Red Criticallylowbattery.

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ProfotoCamera
When you have downloaded the Profoto Camera and
registered to MyProfoto, make sure to register your product.
Profoto Camera gives you all in one access to:
• Camera
Create great images withyoursmartphone,anytime
anywhere.Get creative,shape light and shadows,and tell
amazing stories throughyourimages.
• Remote control
View and control all Profoto C1 Plusfunctions fromyour
smartphone screen,when you use itwith a digital camera.
• Tutorials
Watch tutorials to get inspiration and learn techniques to
takeyour image creation to the next level.
• Easyupdates
Always have the latest Profoto C1 Plusfirmware updates
available at your fingertips.
Checksmartphone operatingsystemandmodelcompatibilityon
the Profoto Camera product page.

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ProfotoAircompatibility
WhenyouuseyourProfotoC1Pluswith adigital cameraequipped
with a Profoto Air Remote, you will have access to the following
features depending on which version ofAir Remoteyou use.
Optional Profoto
Air transmitters
Usable features in combination with Profoto C1 Plus
Flash sync Remote control TTL High-Speed Sync
Air Remotes with
AirTTL
X X X X
Air Remote X X
Air Sync X

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Technical data
Flash
Max output 4300 lm
Max illuminance@1m 1700 lx
Color temperature range Adjustable 3000K-6500K
(±200K)
Flash light CRI (Color
rendering index) 90-98
Flash recycle time 1 s at full power
Continuouslight
Max output 280 lm
Max illuminance@1m 100 lx
Color temperature range Adjustable 3000K-6500K
(±200K)
Continuous light CRI
(Colorrendering index) 90-98

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Battery
Batterytype Li-Polymer
Batterycapacity 1500 mAh
Batterytime Typically more than 2000 full
powerflashes or more than 40
minutes max continuous light
Batterycharging time
(fast charge 800mA) 2 h
Connectivity
Profoto Camera Yes,via Bluetooth
ProfotoAir Yes,AirTTLreceiverbuilt-in.
Transmitters sold separately.

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RadioFrequencySpecifications
ProfotoAir 2.4 GHZ
FrequencyBand 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
No.offrequency
channels 20 (Ch.1 to Ch.20)
Radio Power Output Maximum <19.9 dBm3
Range Up to 300m (1000ft) for normal
triggering.4
Up to 100m (328ft) for remote
control andTTL.
3 Output power varies with setting in Profoto Camera.
4 Actual range will vary due to site layout, surrounding materials and
other radio transmissions.

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BluetoothLowEnergyTechnology
FrequencyBand 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
No.offrequency
channels 40
Radio Power Output Maximum 8 dBm
Miscellaneous
Firmware update Via Bluetoothfrom Profoto
Camera
Measurements
Diameter 79 mm
Height 37 mm (64 mmwith dome)
Weight 176 g (208 g with dome)
All technical data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto
reserves the right make changeswithout further notice.

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Warranty
The Warranty can be downloadedfrom the product page at
www.profoto.com.

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Regulatory information
World-wideUsageofRadioSpectrum
TheProfotoAirandBluetoothsystemsoperateonthe license-free
2.4GHz ISM band for SRD (Short Range Devices).This band may
beused inmost partsoftheworld.Regionalrestrictionsmayapply.
Note:
Referto national regulations forthe region where the Profoto C1 Plus shall be
operated and make sure that they are followed.
EUDeclarationofConformity
Hereby,ProfotoABdeclaresthattheradioequipmenttypeProfoto
C1 Plus is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration ofconformity is available at the
following internet address:
https://profoto.com/int/support/declaration-of-conformity
RFPower
In order to remain compliant with national regulations and
restrictions, please use the following RF POWER settings while
operatingyourProfotoC1Plusinthesecountries.Pleasenotethat
thesearesubjecttochangeandyoumayfind updatedinformation
available fordownload at Profoto.com.

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COUNTRY CHANNEL RFPOWER
USA/Canada CH 1 - 7,9 - 20 P1
USA/Canada CH 8 P4
EU (and EES) CH1-20 P4
South Korea CH1-20 P5
China,Taiwan CH1-20 P3
The RF POWER setting in Profoto C1 Plus is changed via the
Profoto Camera.

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UnitesStatesandCanada
FCCSuppliersDeclarationofConformity(SDoC)
ProfotoAB
Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL: Profoto C1 Plus
PRODUCTNO: PCA1473-0000
Contains FCC ID: QOQBGM12LMA,W4G-RMIX
and IC: 5123A-BGM12LMA,8167A-RMIX
Designed in Sweden.Manufactured in Thailand.
ResponsibleParty-U.S.ContactInformation
ProfotoUS
Profoto US
220 ParkAve
Suite 120
Florham Park NJ 07932
[phone]
[e-mail]

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F.C.C.andIndustryCanada
ComplianceStatement(Part15.19)ThisdevicecomplieswithPart
15 of FCC rules and RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada.
Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
1. this device maynot cause harmful interference and,
2. this device must accept anyinterference received,including
interference that maycause undesired operation.
The term ‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only
signifiesthattheIndustryCanadatechnicalspecificationsweremet.
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’utilisateurdu dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique reçu,même si ce brouillage
est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
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.