Profoto ACUTE2 1200 User Manual

Acute2 manual Profoto, Stockholm, Sweden.

The flash heads10 All Profoto lamp heads are designed for maximum light shap-ing purposes. The light source (both the flash tube and the mod-elling

11The Acute2 head is fan cooled and it has an automatic voltage selector for the fan. The dimmer controlled modelling light is powered directly from t

Acute2 twin12The Acute2 twin is used to obtain even shorter flash duration, very quick recycling or to fire 4800 Ws out of one single head. An Acute2

The Acute2 ring is an entirely mobile source of light. The interior diameter of 100mm provides plenty of space for pro-fessional camera lenses. Since

Nomenclature141. Power On/Off2. Modelling Light Dimmer for Group A3. Modelling Light Dimmer for Group B4. Modelling Light Control Max/Dim/Off5. Ready

1517192017. Flash head socket (group A)18. Mains connection19. Flash head socket(group B)20. Flash head socket(group B)Brief instructions• Check that

16Warning!Never use ordinary household extension cords to extend the length of the power cable. They may overheat. Contact your Profoto distributor fo

17Energy distributionThe energy can be controlled over a 6 f-stop range or 7 when using 2 heads connected to the B sockets. The energy output through

18One head1. Connect the head to socket A.2. Reduce the energy one f-stop by switching A+B / A<- >B switch to position A<- >

194. Use the dial BRACKET for fine adjustments and to further reduce the energy by two f-stops.Three heads Symmetrical light distribution1. C

WarningProfoto generators and lamp heads are parts of a complete professional lighting system. Please read the instruction manual carefully before use

20Energy distribution Acute2 twinOne generator1. Connect the head sockets to the two B sockets on the generator.2. Reduce the energy one f-stop by sw

21Energy ControlWith the dial BRACKET (15) the total energy can, irrespective of the energy distribution, be reduced to 1/4, i.e. two f-stops.The flas

22Charging and recyclingCheck that the voltage selector (7) and the frequency -selector(8) matches the mains supply voltage. Turn on the main switch P

23The 5 metre sync cord can without restrictions be elongated with a sync extension cable.Sound signalThe acoustic signal "beeps" when the u

24Gas generatorMost gas generators with an output of 2000W or more can operate an Acute2 generator. Please note that you must use a ProGas2 unit betwe

25WarrantyAll Profoto products are guaranteed for a period of 2 years, with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers and modelling lamps.Reliability

26Troubleshooting GuideTechnical dataRecycling time, secMains voltage Acute2 1200 Acute2 2400240V 50 Hz 0.09-1.6 s 0.18-3.2 s100V 50 Hz

27Technical dataGuide no. In meter/feet at 100 ASA Acute2 1200 Acute2 2400Ma

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ContentsThanks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The Acute2 System Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in an Acute2 system. For more than three decades we have sought the perfect light. What pushes us i

”A photographer’s tools are a natural part of the crea-tive process. Like a painter’s brush, an artist’s chisel or a musician’s instrument, their form

6Acute 2 Acute2 1200Acute2 2400Acute2 Flash Extension CableAcute2 twinAcute2 headSoftlight Reflector SilverHoneycombGridProZoomPattern Holder &Pin

7The Acute2 seriesThe system chart shows how the wide Profoto line of accessories fit together with generators and heads. Reflectors and heads can be

Acute2 head 81. UV reduced flash tube2. Umbrella holder3. Manoeuvre system with locking lever4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8")5. Acute2 Glas

Acute2 twin91. UV reduced flash tubes2. Umbrella holder3. Manoeuvre system with locking lever4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8")5. PB/Twin Glass Cover ,