Profoto C1 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.
DownloadtheProfoto app,signup to MyProfotoandregisteryour
product to discover how image creators like you from all over the
world use their Profoto products to create beautiful images.How
theyuse 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 otherusers.Interference cannot be ruled out.
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 requirements for separate disposal ofwaste,forinstance
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 ....................................................................7
Profoto app ............................................................................................... 10
Technical data..............................................................................................................11
Warranty........................................................................................................................14
Regulatory information ............................................................................................15

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Getting started
Profoto C1 is a smartphone studio light.Togetherwith the Profoto
app,it enables you to create amazing images anytime,anywhere.
To get started, download the Profoto app where you usually find
apps, and sign up to MyProfoto and register your product. Then
you are ready to get creative,shape light and tell amazing stories
throughyourimages.
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1. Status Indicator
2. Capture button
3. USB-C port

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Howtooperate ProfotoC1
1. To turn on your Profoto C1,press and hold the capture button
[2] until the status indicator[1] lights up.
2. To connect Profoto C1 to the Profoto app,do the following:
a. Start the Profoto app on your smartphone.
b. Switch on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
c. In the Profoto app,find and connect toyour Profoto C1
via Bluetooth.The Bluetooth name includes the last four
digits of the serial number(S/N),which is printed on the
Profoto C1.
3. To create images withyour smartphone using the Profoto
app:
a. Press the Capture button [2] fora perfectly exposed
subject popping from the background.
b. Swipe in the Profoto app to fine-tune the light and
shadows.
c. Follow the guidance in the app for additional features.
d. To turn on/off the continuous light,press the continuous
light button [1].

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4. Press the capture button [2] to turn on continuous light if the
Profoto app and Profoto C1 are not connected.
5. To turn offyourProfoto C1,press and hold the capture button
fortwo seconds [2].1
6. To charge the battery, connect a charger to the USB-C port
[3].2
7. To update the Profoto C1 firmware,follow the instructions
in the Profoto app.Make sure to connect a charger to the
Profoto C1 USB-C port during update.
1 ProfotoC1automaticallyswitchesoafter30minutesofinactivityifnot
connected to the Profoto app.
2 Profoto C1 can not be used while charging.

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

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Profoto app
When you have downloaded the Profoto app and registered to
MyProfoto, make sure to register your product. The Profoto app
givesyou all in one access to:
• Camera
Create great images withyoursmartphone,anytime
anywhere.Get creative,shape light and shadows,and tell
amazing stories throughyourimages.
• Tutorials
Watch tutorials to get inspiration and learn techniques to
takeyour image creation to the next level.
• Easyupdates
Always have the latest Profoto C1firmware updates available
atyourfingertips.
The Profoto app is compatiblewith Apple iPhone 7 and later.

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Technical data
Flashlight
Max output 1600 lm
Max illuminance @ 1m 800 lx
Color temperature range Adjustable 3000K – 6500K
(±200K)
Flash light CRI (Color
rendering index)
90 – 98
Flash recycle time 0,5 s at full power
Continuouslight
Max output 280 lm
Max illuminance @ 1m 140 lx
Color temperature range Adjustable 3000K – 6500K
(±200K)
Continuous light CRI (Color
rendering index)
90 – 98

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Battery
Batterytype Li-Polymer
Batterycapacity 1500 mAh
Batterytime Typically more than 2000 full
powerflashes or more than 30
minutes max continuous light.
Batterycharging time (fast
charge 800mA)
2 h
Connectivity
Profoto app Yes,via Bluetooth
BluetoothLowEnergyTechnology
FrequencyBand 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
No.offrequencychannels 40
Radio Power Output Maximum 8 dBm

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Miscellaneous
Firmware update Via Profoto app
Measurements
Diameter 74 mm
Height 49 mm
Weight 120 g
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
The Profoto Air system operates on the license-free 2.4GHz ISM
band for SRD (Short Range Devices). This band may be used in
most parts of theworld.Regional restrictions may apply.
Note:
Referto national regulations forthe region where the Profoto C1 shall be
operated and make sure that they are followed.
EUDeclarationofConformity
Hereby,ProfotoABdeclaresthattheradioequipmenttypeProfoto
C1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address:
https://profoto.com/int/support/declaration-of-conformity
UnitesStatesandCanada
F.C.C.andIndustryCanada
ComplianceStatement(Part15.19)ThisdevicecomplieswithPart
15 of FCC rules and RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada.

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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.

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Warning (Part15.21)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCCRadioFrequencyExposure
WARNING:TheProfotoC1deviceradiatesradiofrequencyenergy
at a level below the United States FCC radio frequency exposure
limits.Nevertheless,this device should be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
minimized. For hand held operation, this device has been tested
and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when the device is
positioned a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body.
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 cebrouillage
est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.

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ICRFExposurelimits
The term ‘IC’ before the certification/registration number only
signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were
met.
The Profoto C1 device complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. For
handheldoperation,thisdevice hasbeentestedandmeetsIC RF
exposure limits when the device is positioned a minimum of 1.0
cm from the body.
Limitesd’expositionRFIC
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.
Le dispositif Profoto C1 est conforme aux limites sur l’exposition
aux rayonnements IC RSS-102 définies pour un environnement
noncontrôlé.Enmodemanuel,cedispositifaététestéetrespecte
les limites d’exposition IC RF lorsque ce dernier est placé à au
moins 1 cm du corps.

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ProfotoAB
Transmitter / Receiver
MODEL: Profoto C1
PRODUCTNO: PCA1455-0000
FCC ID: QOQBGM12LMA
IC: 5123A-BGM12LMA
Designed in Sweden.Manufactured in Thailand.

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Japan
The module has been granted modular approval for sale and
operation inJapan.
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Classification ofspecified radio equipment:
Article 2,Clause 1,Item 19
2.4 GHzWide Band LowPowerData Communication
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Thisistocertifythattheabove-mentionedcertificationbytypehas
been granted in accordance with the provisions ofArticle 38-24,
Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law.
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