AOI UCS-Q1 Instruction manual

Battery Installation Strobe Operation
AOI UCS-Q1 Quick User Guide
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Blue
Blinking
Green
Still
Items Included in the package
b. Power OFF
a. Power ON c. Standby Mode
d. Auto Standby
e. Auto Power OFF
Names of the Parts
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Battery Cap
Button
Indicator
Strobe Power Control Knob
Fiber Optic Cable Port
Indicator
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Button
Pressure Relief Valve
LED Lights
Strobe Light Emitting Window
1” Ball Mount
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UCS-Q1 Strobe
Strobe Diffuser
Battery Storage Case
(Batteries Not Included)
Silicone Grease (AOI SIGR-5)
Spare O-Rings x 2pcs for
Battery Compartment
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O-Ring Remover /
White Balance Card (AOI ORR-01)
Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth (AOI MC-01)
AOI Logo Sticker
Quick User Guide
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Thank you for your purchase of AOI Ultra Compact Strobe Q1. Please read this
Quick User Guide prior to use. It will provide an overview of how the UCS-Q1
strobe can be used for optimal performance. For any additional information,
please consult your local dealer or write to
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f. LED Lights Control Button
LED
Lights Off
25%
Power
50%
Power
100%
Power
When UCS-Q1 is Power ON, press Button
to switch through LED Lights modes.
Battery Polarity “+” must be a protruding type otherwise it will
cause contact failure.
When the Strobe Power Control Knob is at STBY position, the UCS-Q1 is in
Standby Mode. Strobe charging is suspended and flash cannot be triggered.
The LED lights can be operated.
If the Strobe Power Control Knob is not at STBY position and the strobe has not
been activated more than 15 minutes, UCS-Q1 will go into the Standby Mode
automatically. Operating any button, knob or strobe trigger will reset UCS-Q1
from Standby Mode.
If UCS-Q1 is not activated more than 2 hours, it will Power Off automatically. To
turn the strobe back on, the process of Power ON need to be repeated.

When Indicator is Red Rapid Blinking (Battery Level below 10%), the strobe may
power down at any time.
Indicator Description
Green Still
Yellow Still
Indicator
Blue Slow Blinking Strobe Standby
Flash Recharging
Flash Ready
Battery Level 50% - 100%
Battery Level 25% - 50%
Battery Level 10% - 25%
Battery Level below 10%
Electronics Failure
Blue Rapid Blinking
Blue Still
Red Still
Red Rapid Blinking
Purple StillOff
k. Thermal Control
Care and Maintenance Specifications
Fiber Optic Cable Connection
a.
Diffuser Installation
(ii)
(i)
h. Strobe Test
i. Modeling Flash
j. Flash Synchronization
Purple
Blinking
Blue
Blinking
Insert one end of the Fiber Optic Cable into UCS-Q1 Fiber Optic Cable Port and
the other end to fiber optic port of the camera housing.
The UCS-Q1 will analyze your camera’s flash and automatically synchronize after
the first test shot. First, power on the strobe and select any Strobe Power setting
from 1-7 and take a single test shot. The UCS-Q1 will analyze the 1st test shot and
memorize the Flash Synchronization setting for your camera. If you change
cameras or flash settings on your camera, simply power off the UCS-Q1, power on
and take another test shot to synchronize with your new camera or camera
settings.
If shooting in extremely bright ambient light conditions, the LED light may not be
bright enough for targeting purposes. Press and hold the button for 1 second
and the strobe will emit a bright, high frequency stroboscopic pulse for about 2
seconds. This rapid firing of the strobe will help in targeting the subject in bright
ambient light conditions.
When using the Snoot (AOI SNT-01, optional accessory sold separately), the
Modeling Flash also serves as a target light.
The UCS-Q1 is equipped with the overheat protection circuit. If the strobe has
been in continuous use, the internal electronics temperature may increase, the
recharging time / recycle time will slow down automatically．If the overheat
protection circuit is activated and the Indicators and will blink Blue & Purple
alternately (see Table 1, Page 9). The strobe will be suspended temporarily. After
cooling down, the Indicators and will be back to normal and all the functions
will be resumed.
Fiber Optic Cable Port
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b. Detaching
Attaching
l. Indicators Summary
Rinse the strobe exterior thoroughly with running fresh water after every use.
Pushing buttons and rotating knobs repeatedly in fresh water to eliminate
trapped salt water or debris.
Clean the O-rings and the O-ring grooves at a regular time, and apply a small
amount of silicone grease (AOI SIR-5) to lubricate the O-rings.
Dry well and remove the batteries prior to travel and storage.
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b.
c.
IMPORTANT: Wipe the strobe dry and keep seawater away prior to opening the
battery cap. Do not allow seawater to be in contact with the interior parts of the
battery compartment, otherwise it may cause rust, corrosion or malfunction.
If seawater leaks into the battery compartment, please turn off the power and
remove the batteries immediately. Rinse the battery compartment with fresh water
before bringing it back to your local dealer / service center for further assistance.
AOI UCS-Q1-BLK / WHT
Underwater Ultra Compact Strobe
Model Number
Description
Main Body Material Polycarbonate + Glass Fiber
60 Meters / 200 Ft.Waterproof Level
22Guide Number
5600KColor Temperature
Horizontal- 85°, Vertical- 85° (with Diffuser)Beam Angles
0.85 Second (Full Power)
1,800 Times Full Flash
(with 3500mAh Li-Ion Batteries)
Flash Recharge Time
Number of Flashes
Self Learning during Power On Each TimeFlash Synchonization
700 LumensMaximum Output
5600KColor Temperature
45°Beam Angles
160 Minutes (Max. Brightness with
3500mAh Li-Ion Batteries)
Burn Time
LED
Lights
Strobe
18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery x 2pcs,
Min. Output Current: 5A,
Min. Battery Length: 69mm
(Batteries Not Included In Product)
Battery Requirements
Dimensions 125.0mm (L) X 77.0mm (W) X 131.0mm (H)
Strobe Mounting 1” Ball Mount Only (Irreplaceable)
Weight Underwater : Approx. 90g (Batteries Included)
On Land : Approx. 550g (Batteries Included)
Accessories
*Specifications and Appearances are subject to change without prior notice.
Main Seal O-Rings x 2pcs,
O-Ring Remover, Silicone Grease,
Battery Storage Case (Batteries Not Included)
g. Strobe Power Control Knob
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STBY
OFF 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 1/1
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Strobe
Power
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Blue and Purple Blinking Alternately
Table 1
Strobe Over Heated