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Introduction – Photogenic Professional Lighting Powerlight Manual (various) User Manual

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Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional

PowerLight PL2 series. The PL2 series incorporates the newest

electronic components providing improved lighting control,

power setting repeatability and expanded functions. These

products are designed to meet the demanding needs of

professional photographers, and it is our expectation that your

PowerLight and PowerLight accessories will provide you with

years of dependable service.

INTRODUCTION

Each Photogenic PowerLight is a self-contained monolight with a built-in

power supply and light unit. All PowerLights feature a user changeable plug-

in flashtube, and 250 watt modeling lamp. The PowerLights will accept all

Photogenic Quick Change Accessories. Photogenic PowerLights that have the

letter “C” in the model number are equipped with a color corrected flash tube

(example: PL1250DRC).

PL1250 has sliding switches for controlling flash and modeling lamp output.

The PL1250 is not compatible with the infrared power control systems.

DR series lights have push button power level controls and a digital display.

Power levels for flash and modeling lamp can be adjusted in 1/10 or 1/2

f-stop increments.

Solair brand Constant Color series will maintain a constant color temperature

of 5400K ± 100K over an eight f-stop power range.

PLR series lights include a built-in PocketWizard™ radio receiver for wireless

triggering with a PocketWizard™ transmitter (not included).

PLX and PLRX models will operate on any worldwide voltages and

frequencies.

Photogenic Remote Control Systems can be used on all PL2 series PowerLights

and Solair lights except for the PL1250.

Before using your new PowerLight for the first time, please read this manual

carefully to acquaint yourself with the controls and features. This will help you

get the greatest benefit from your new Photogenic monolight and maintain an

efficient and safe operation.