NEEWER HS200C First Look
Safety notes
To ensure your safety and that of others, please ensure you read the following safety advice before using this product. Please pay attention to the precautions highlighted in the manual. The product should be checked prior to use and not used if damaged.
Overview
- The newly launched NEEWER HS200C is a portable full-color LED video light, featuring an upgraded full RGB light source that ensures powerful light output and an ultra-lightweight build for effortless transport to wherever you need a creative lighting setup.
- Whether indoors or outdoors, the HS200C delivers stable, high-quality illumination to satisfy all your lighting needs, with multiple lighting modes for versatile shooting and flexible control options for streamlined and multifunctional operation.
- Compatible with all Bowens mount accessories, this light works seamlessly with your existing light shapers. It supports AC power for indoor use and a wide 42-48V DC input for outdoor use, ensuring long-lasting and stable illumination wherever you are.
- The HS200C is an ideal choice for photography and videography lighting, infusing every creation with unlimited possibilities.
Product Illustration
- Leather Loop
- Power Cord
- Short Press: Adjusts Operating Mode
- Fan
- Display
- Short Press: Mode Switch Long Press: Button Lock
- Short Press: Menu Selection
- Short Press: Temperature Check
- Short Press: Parameter Selection
- Rotate: Parameter Adjustment
- AC Input
- DC Input
- Power Switch
- DMX Interface
- Reflector
- Light Mixing Chamber
- Reflector Release Button
- Handle Locking Knob
- Umbrella Handle locking Knob
- Umbrella Handle Hole
- Angle Adjustment Knob
- Stand Locking Knob
- Power Cable Port
Installation Instructions
- Align the three metal tabs of the reflector with the three gaps on the front of the studio light, push the reflector inwards, and rotate it clockwise until it is securely locked.
- Attach the support mount to the studio light and secure it by rotating the knob.
- Drop the adapter base onto the light stand and tighten the fixing knob.
- Adjust the lighting angle of the studio light by rotating the angle adjustment knob.
- Connect the power cable from the controller to the light body, then tighten the knob to secure it.
How to Use
Power supply method
- Use AC power cable for power connection.
- Use a 48V portable power source.
Power On/Off
- Flip the ON/OFF switch to power on/off.
Brightness Adjustment
- Short press the MODE button to select any mode, then press the ‘
‘ button to choose ‘INT’. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust the brightness.
Color Temperature Adjustment
- Short press the MODE button to select CCT mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose ‘CCT’. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust the color temperature.
GM Value Adjustment
- Short press the MODE button to select CCT mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose ‘GM’. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust the GM value.
Hue Adjustment
- Short press the MODE button to select HSI mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose ‘H’. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust the hue value.
Saturation Adjustment
- Short press the MODE button to select HSI mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose ‘S’. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust the saturation value.
RGBCW Mode
- Short press the MODE button to select RGBCW mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose R/G/B/C/W value. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust their values.
XY Mode
- Short press the MODE button to select XY mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose X or Y. Turn the adjustment knob to adjust their values.
LEE Mode
- Short press the MODE button to select LEE mode. Press ‘‘ button to choose gel adjustment. Turn the adjustment knob to select the desired color filter.
ROSC Mode
- Short press the MODE button to select ROSC mode, the press the ‘‘ button to choose gel adjustment. Turn the adjustment knob to select the desired color filter.
Light Source Mode
- Short press the MODE button to select ‘
‘ mode, then press ‘‘ button to choose light source adjustment. Turn the adjustment knob to switch between the 17 light sources.
Scene
- Short press the MODE button to select FX mode, then press the ‘‘ button to choose a scene. Turn the adjustment knob to switch between different scenes.
Available Lighting Effects
Menu
2.4G Mode
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to choose ‘
‘. Press ‘‘ to enter the submenu, turn the adjustment knob to select CH, and short press ‘‘ to confirm and exit. - Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to choose CH. Then press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and rotate the adjustment knob to choose one of the channels within the range CH00~CH99. Finally short press ‘‘ to confirm and exit.
- In 2.4G mode, set multiple LED lights to the same channel, say CH88. When adjusting one of the lights, the others will change synchronously.
Infinity Mode
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘‘. Press ‘‘ to enter the submenu, turn the adjustment knob to choose ‘
‘, and press ‘‘ to confirm and exit. - The LED light can be controlled using the ‘NEEWER’ App via a Bluetooth connection. To access further information please scan the QR code on the APP Guide Page from the APP guide card.
Please reset Infinity before connecting to the APP. Short press the MENU button to enter the menu. Then turn the adjustment knob and select INFINITY RESET to reset the Infinity connection.
Dimming Curves
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
‘. Then press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and rotate the adjustment knob to choose S, Log, Exp, or Linear curve. Finally short press ‘‘ to confirm and exit.
DMX Connection Console
- Enabling/Disabling DMX
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select DMX. Press ‘‘ to enter the submenu, and then rotate the adjustment knob to choose ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ to activate or deactivate DMX.
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select DMX. Press ‘
- Adjusting DMX Channel
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select DMX. Then press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and turn the adjustment knob to choose from the channel range 1~512.
- In DMX mode, please refer to the attached ‘HS200C DMX Channel Table’ for relevant control methods.
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select DMX. Then press ‘
- DMX Smoothing
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
‘. Then press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and turn the adjustment knob to adjust DMX smoothing.
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
- DMX Signal Loss
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
‘. Then press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and turn the adjustment knob to adjust DMX signal loss.
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu and turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
- DMX Mode
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu, then turn the adjustment knob to select ‘‘. Press ‘‘ to enter the submenu and turn the adjustment knob to select DMX mode 1~12.
- Short press the MENU button to enter the menu, then turn the adjustment knob to select ‘
- DMX Connection Illustration
Temperature Check
- Short press “
” to view the current temperature.
Control Panel Lock
- Long press “
” to lock or unlock the buttons on the control panel.
Operating Mode
- Short press the ‘
‘ button to switch between Silent, Constant Power, and Boost mode.
Booster mode: Automatically adjusts to the maximum output up to 280W based on the light source’s temperature.
Warning Prompts
Specifications
| Model | HS200C |
| Input | AC 100-220V/50~60 Hz, DC 48V/7A |
| Power | BSioleonst: 12080W / Constant Power: 210W / |
| Lighting mode | CCT/HSI/RGBCW/XY/GEL/SOURCE/FX |
| Color rendering index | CRI ≥95，TLCI ≥97 |
| Brightness range | 0~100 |
| Color temperature range | 2500K~7500K |
| X/Y color coordinates | 0.0000-0.8000 |
| Special effects | 18 |
| GM value | -50~+50 |
| Hue | 0~360 |
| Saturation | 0~100 |
| R/G/B/C/W | 0~255 |
| Light source | 17 |
Illumination：
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| 2500K | 01.5mm | 252577000LLxx | 8167010000LLxx | 252450000LLxx | 8156900 Lx |
| 0.5m | 30200 Lx | 113000Lx | 27300 Lx | 102000Lx | |
| 3200K | 1m | 7400 Lx | 22600 Lx | 6610 Lx | 20400 Lx |
| 0.5m | 40800 Lx | 150000 Lx | 31800 Lx | 117000 Lx | |
| 4400K | 1m | 9990 Lx | 302 Lx | 7720 Lx | 23500 Lx |
| 0.5m | 38700 Lx | 142000 Lx | 33100 Lx | 121000 Lx | |
| 5600K | 1m | 9550 Lx | 286 Lx | 8040 Lx | 24300 Lx |
| 0.5m | 35900 Lx | 131000 Lx | 33100 Lx | 121000 Lx | |
| 6500K | 1m | 8810 Lx | 26400 Lx | 8060 Lx | 24400 Lx |
| 0.5m | 32700 Lx | 120000 Lx | 32800 Lx | 120000 Lx | |
| 7500K | 1m | 8050 Lx | 24100 Lx | 7990 Lx | 24100 Lx |
| 0.5m | 456 | 15300 Lx | 456 | 15300 Lx | |
| R | 1m | 1120 Lx | 3120 Lx | 1120 Lx | 3120 Lx |
| 0.5m | 23000 Lx | 80200 Lx | 23000 Lx | 802 | |
| G | 1m | 5690 Lx | 16500 Lx | 5690 Lx | 16500 Lx |
| 0.5m | 5 | 1 7 0 Lx | 5 | 18700 Lx | |
| B | 1m | 1290 Lx | 3820 Lx | 1290 Lx | 3820 Lx |
Notes
- Avoid dropping, or subjecting the product to strong physical impact.
- Do not look directly at the light when in use, to prevent damage to your eyesight.
- Keep the product away from flammable or explosive materials.
- Avoid using the product in rainy or humid environments.
- Do not touch the product with wet hands.
- Remember to turn off the power when not in use.
- Store the product in a well ventilated, dry area, away from heat sources and magnetic fields, if not in use for a long time.
Package Contents
FAQs
- Q: Can I use this product outdoors?
- A: Yes, the NEEWER HS200C supports a wide 42-48V DC input for outdoor use, ensuring stable illumination wherever you are.
- Q: Is this light compatible with existing light shapers?
- A: Yes, this light is compatible with all Bowens mount accessories for seamless integration with your current setup.
Documents / Resources
 | NEEWER HS200C First Look [pdf] User Guide HS200C, HS200C First Look, HS200C, First Look |