Profoto ProRing2 User manual

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User guide
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Thank you for choosing Profoto.
Follow the instructions in this booklet to
use your new product.
Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a ProRing.
For more than three decades we have sought the perfect light.What
pushesusistheconvictionthatwecanoffereventhemostdemanding
photographer yet bettertools.
Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive
and strict testing program. We check that they pass the quality and
capacity levels the most demanding photographers require. For this
reason our flash equipment is the standard in most rental studios in
NewYork andTokyo and the most rented flash all overthe world.
EnjoyyourProfoto product!

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General safety instructions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Read and follow all safety instructions below carefully to avoid injuries or damages! Make sure that
this user guide always accompanies equipment! Profoto products are intendedfor professional use!
Generator,lamp heads and other parts are only intended for indoorphotographic use. Do not place or
usetheequipmentwhereit can beexposedto moisture,forinstance thorough condensation,extreme
electromagnetic fields or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment
to dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids on the equipment. Do not store the
generatorcloseorbelowthe freezingpoint,whichcan leadto lossofcapacity andrisk ofcondensation
when used in a warmer surrounding immediately. Do not connect accessories from other brands!
Equipment must only be serviced or repaired by authorised and competent service personnel!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance Profoto
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Connect generator to grounded mains outlet! Only use Profoto extension cables! Do not open or
disassemble generator or lamp head! Equipment operates with high voltage. Generator capacitors
will be electrically charged for a considerable time afterbeing turned off.Do not touch modeling lamp
orflash tubewhen mounting umbrella metal shaftin its reflectorhole,risk ofcontact withliveelectrical
socket! Disconnect lamp cable between generator and lamp when changing modeling lamp orflash
tube!
CAUTION – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
Donottouchhot partswithbarefingers!Modeling lamps,flash tubesand certainmetalparts emitstrong
heat when used! Do not point modeling lamps orflash tubes too close to persons.Light components
may on rare occasions explode and throwout hot particles! Make sure that rated voltagefor modeling
lamp corresponds with technical data of user guide regarding power supply!
NOTICE – Equipment Overheating Risk
Remove transport cap from lamp head before use! Do not obstruct ventilation by placing filters,
diffusing materials,etc.directly over glass cover modeling lamp orflash tube!
Final Disposal
Equipment contains electrical and electronic components that are harmful to the environment.
Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE.
Followlocallegalrequirementsforseparatedisposalofwaste,forinstanceWEEEdirectiveforelectrical
and electronic equipment on the European market,when product life has ended!

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Table of Contents
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Brief Instructions................................................................................................................ 7
Mounting Reflector ........................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Ring Flash ....................................................................................................8
Compatibility.......................................................................................................................8
Warranty................................................................................................................................8
Accessories .........................................................................................................................8
Technical Data....................................................................................................................9

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ProRing2
TheProRing2isanentirelymobilesourceoflight.Theinteriordiameter
of 100 mm provides plenty of space for professional camera lenses.
Sincethecameraholdercanbetiltedforwardandbackwards,aswellas
upwardsanddownwards,mostcamerascan be attached.This makes
an excellent source oflight in cramped areas,for example the interior
ofan automobile.Manyfashion photographers also use the ProRing2
to find new angles and capture details.The ProRing 2 provides a very
distinct,directedlight,butcanbecomplementedbyasoftorawidesoft
Reflector,whichincreasesthelightsource,therebyproducingasofter
light withfewersharp shadows.
Brief Instructions
• Connect the Ring Flash to the generator socket.
Mounting Reflector
• Remove the two ridged screws fixating the camera holder.
• Remove the fourridged nuts holding the outer and innerreflectors
together.
• Run the lamp cable through the outerreflectorand let the reflector
slide into position.
• Reassemble the outerand inner reflectors using the ridged nuts.
• Reassemble the camera holderusing the two ridged screws.

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Connecting Ring Flash
When connecting the lamp head plug to the lamp head socket, align
the dots on the plug with the white dot on the generator panel. Push
the plug all the way in.Secure by turning the locking ring on the plug
clockwise.
Tochangeflash tube,contactan authorizedProfotoservicestationfor
professional service.
Compatibility
The ProRing2 can be usedwith Pro and D4 generators
Warranty
All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they
leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years with the
exception of flash tubes, glass covers, modeling lamps and cables.
Profoto is not responsible for technical malfunctions created by
improperuseoraccessoriesmadebyothercompanies.Ifyouhaveany
technical problems please get in contact with an authorized Profoto
AcuteB service station.
Accessories
Please consult with your local dealer or distributor for specific
information.

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Technical Data
Specifications
Flash Capacity: 2400Ws (Max 9600Ws per minute)
FlashTube: Ozone free High PowerQuarts flash tube.
Output 2400 Ws :
(f-stop at 2 m, 100
ISO)
No reflector 32.6
Diffuser 22.0
PR Softlight Reflector 45.4
PR WideSoft Reflector 22.1
Cable Length: 4 m.
Measurements
Diameter: 20 cm,exteriordiameter, ( 7.75 in).
10 cm,inner diameter,( 4 in).
Size: 20 x 21 x 23 cm (7.75 x 8.25 x 9 in).
Weight: 2.2 kg,including camera holder (4.85 lbs).
We reserve the rightfor misprint and any technical changes.

February 2017. Printed in Sweden.
Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice.
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