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    Acute2 manual Profoto, Stockholm, Sweden.[...]

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    W ar ning Profoto generators and lamp heads are parts of a complete professional lighting system. Please read the instr uction manual carefully before use. Flash tubes and modelling lamps emit considerable heat and may cause injur y if not handled properly . Note, always unplug the lamp cable from the generator before changing the modelling lamp or[...]

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    Contents Thanks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Acute2 System Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Acute2 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Acute2 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The flash heads . . . . . . .[...]

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    Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in an Acute2 system. For more than three decades we have sought the per fect light. What pushes us is the conviction that we can offer even the most demanding photographer yet better tools. Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing pro- gram. We check that th[...]

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    ” A photographer ’ s tools are a natural part of the crea- tive process. Like a painter ’ s br ush, an artist ’ s chisel or a musician ’ s instr ument, their form and design should reflect their function, they should have the right feel, and they should be aesthetically pleasing ” . Profotos founders Eckhard Heine och Conny Dufgran, At [...]

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    6 Acute 2 Acute2 1200 Acute2 2400 Acute2 Flash Extension Cable Acute2 twin Acute2 head Sof tlight R eflector Silver Honeycomb Grid ProZoom P attern Holder & Pin Set Iris Diaphragm Heat absorbing filter Slide holders 60x60 24x36 ProF ocus ProBox White T ransparent Silver 5 and 7 foot R eflector Glass Kit ProGlobe w/Chimera Barn Doors for ProF re[...]

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    7 The Acute2 series The system chart shows how the wide Profoto line of accessories fit together with generators and heads. R eflectors and heads can be combined in a number of varieties. The common denomi- nator is the lamp head diameter , which is the base of the Profoto line of products. The lines indicate the possible combinations that Profoto [...]

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    Acute2 head 8 1. UV reduced flash tube 2. Umbrella holder 3. Manoeuvre system with locking lever 4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8") 5. Acute2 Glass Cover , frosted, UV -coated 6. Halogen modelling lamp, 250W , Mini-can E11 socket 7. Locking springs 8. Zoom reflector 1 6 7 5 8 2 4 3[...]

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    Acute2 twin 9 1. UV reduced flash tubes 2. Umbrella holder 3. Manoeuvre system with locking lever 4. Stand adapter 16mm (5/8") 5. PB/T win Glass Cover , frosted, UV -coated 6. Halogen modelling lamp, 500W , Mini-can E11 socket 7. Locking springs 8. Magnum R eflector 1 6 7 5 3 4 2 8[...]

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    The flash heads 10 All Profoto lamp heads are designed for maximum light shap- ing purposes. The light source (both the flash tube and the mod- elling lamp) is mounted high and free in the flash head. This makes it easier for you to adjust the light and use your creativity . The flash head has a built in holder for the umbrella. The reflectors lock[...]

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    11 The Acute2 head is fan cooled and it has an automatic voltage selector for the fan. The dimmer controlled modelling light is powered directly from the mains and it is therefore important to check that the rated voltage for the lamp corresponds with the mains supply . A 250 W E11 Mini-can halogen lamp is included in standard deliveries. The Acute[...]

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    Acute2 twin 12 The Acute2 twin is used to obtain even shorter flash duration, ver y quick recycling or to fire 4800 Ws out of one single head. An Acute2 twin has two flash tubes. As the flash duration is shorter at low power switch settings, and as only half of the desired power is used in each tube, consequently shorter flash duration is obtained.[...]

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    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 the camera holder can be tilted for ward and backwards, as well as upwards and downwards, most cameras can be attached. The Acute 2 ring gives a shadowless light and it makes an excellent source of l[...]

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    Nomenclature 14 1. P ower On/Off 2. Modelling Light Dimmer for Group A 3. Modelling Light Dimmer for Group B 4. Modelling Light Control Max/Dim/Off 5. R eady Lamp & T est Button 6. Fast/Slow R echarging and Amp. draw Button 7. V oltage Selector Mains Supply 8. Mains Frequency Selector 9. Sound Switch 10. Slave (Photocell) Switch On/Off 11. Phot[...]

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    15 17 19 20 17. Flash head socket (group A) 18. Mains connection 19. Flash head socket(group B) 20. Flash head socket(group B) Brief instructions • Check that the voltage you have selected on generator corresponds with the mains supply voltage • Check that the modelling lamp has the correct voltage • Connect flash head/s • Connect the mains[...]

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    16 W arning! Never use ordinar y household extension cords to extend the length of the power cable. They may overheat. Contact your Profoto distributor for proper equipment. Connecting lamp heads One, two or three lamp heads can be connected to the sockets marked A, B and B (15). When connecting the lamp plug, align the white dots on the plug with [...]

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    17 Energy distribution The 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 the outlets A (17) and B (19,20) is controlled by the A+B / A<->B switch (13), the switches A and B (12+14) and the dial BRACKET (15). The nominal energy of the flash unit is divided equally i[...]

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    18 One head 1. Connect the head to socket A. 2. R educe the energy one f -stop by switching A+B / A < - > B switch to position A <- > B . 3. Further reduce the energy one or two f-stops by halving or quartering the energy with the A-switch. 4. Use the dial BRACKET for fine adjustments and to further reduce the energy by two f-stops. T w[...]

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    19 4. Use the dial BRACKET for fine adjustments and to further reduce the energy by two f-stops. Three heads Symmetrical light distribution 1. Connect one head to each socket 2. Set the A+B / A < - > B switch in position A+B. The energy for the two groups is now added and then equally divided between the connected heads. 3. R educe the light [...]

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    20 Energy distribution Acute2 twin One generator 1. Connect the head sockets to the two B sockets on the generator . 2. R educe the energy one f -stop by switching A+B / A <->B switch to position A <->B. 3. Further reduce the energy one or two f-stops by halving or quartering the energy with the B-switch. 4. Use the dial BRACKET for fin[...]

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    21 Energy Control With the dial BRACKET (15) the total energy can, irrespective of the energy distribution, be reduced to 1/4, i.e. two f-stops. The flash duration, recycling and colour temperature is affect- ed by using the dial BRACKET . When using the bracketing dial (15) to reduce the energy you need to dump excess energy by pushing down the te[...]

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    22 Charging and recycling Check that the voltage selector (7) and the frequency - selector(8) matches the mains supply voltage. T urn on the main switch POWER (1). The recycling time is ver y short. V ariations may occur depend- ing on the selected flash energy and the mains power supply . The shortest recycling time is obtained with low flash ener[...]

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    23 The 5 metre sync cord can without restrictions be elongated with a sync extension cable. Sound signal The acoustic signal "beeps" when the unit is fully recycled. The signal can be turned on/off with the SOUND switch (9) Recycling Time With the button fast/slow (6) the recycling time can be adjusted to slow to preser ve weak fuses or h[...]

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    24 Gas generator Most gas generators with an output of 2000W or more can operate an Acute2 generator . Please note that you must use a ProGas2 unit between the gas generator and the Acute2 generator to prevent damage to these two units if the gas generator operates at 230V . For more detailed information please see below or contact your local Profo[...]

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    25 Warranty All Profoto products are guaranteed for a period of 2 years, with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers and modelling lamps. R eliability T esting – The R-test The Profoto R-test guarantees that all products leaving the factor y meet the ver y high standards required of professional equipment by professional photographers. The R-[...]

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    26 T roubleshooting Guide T echnical data R ecycling time, sec Mains voltage Acute2 1200 Acute2 2400 240V 50 Hz 0.09-1.6 s 0.18-3.2 s 100V 50 Hz 0.12-2.7 s 0.24-5.1 s 117V 60 Hz 0.09-1.5 s 0.17-2.9 s Duration and recycling data are approximate and may differ slightly between units due to component variations Size (height x length x width) 2400Ws 13[...]

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    27 T echnical data Guide no. In meter/feet at 100 ASA Acute2 1200 Acute2 2400 Magnum reflector 50 degree. 128/420 180/592 Zoom reflector 64/210 90/295 Umbrella 32,5/126 45,5/180 Power requirements • 90-130 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz. 15 Amps recommended for 2 units. • 180-250 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz. 10 Amps recommended for 2 units. • Gasoline generators, s[...]

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    Profoto AB, P .O . Box 2023, SE-128 21 Skarpn ä ck, Sweden T el +46 (0)8-447 53 00, Fax +46 (0)8-447 53 20 www .profoto.com info@profoto.se Posh P roduktion www.posh.se Photos by: Jan F ridlund Articleno. 33 40 06 Product codes, descriptions and included components may vary from market to market around the world. Please consult your importer for s[...]