Bolt CBP-UC User manual

UNIVERSAL COMPACT BATTERY PACK
For Hot-Shoe Flashes
User Manual

2 |Introduction
Thank you for choosing Bolt.
The Bolt Universal Compact Battery Pack increases your flash count and boosts the recycle speed of your flash.
It oers a compact design with universal attachment to the most popular flash brands and operates with a range
of AA batteries, making it easy and convenient to use.
Precautions
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• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep
this manual in a safe place.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product.
There are components inside that can produce a
hazardous electric shock.
• Keep this product and AA batteries away from children.
• Clean the unit with only a soft, dry cloth.
• If you detect smoke or a burning smell coming from
the battery pack, immediately stop operation. Once
smoking has subsided, remove the batteries to prevent
the product from igniting or melting, and take the
product to an authorized service center for repair.
• Keep this unit away from water and any flammable
gases or liquids.
• Remove all batteries from the battery pack before
long-term storage. Do not store or use this product at
temperatures above 104°F (40°C).
• To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit,
wait at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes
at full power. Refer to your flash unit’s manual for
information on its continuous full-power flash capacity
and limitations.
• Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Precautions |3
Battery Warnings
• Always follow the warnings and instructions printed
on the batteries to avoid activities that could cause
the batteries to leak corrosive liquid, generate heat,
or explode.
• Use in environments with moderate temperatures.
When some battery types get cold, they lose some
of their ability to supply power. However, this does
not mean that they have lost their charge, and they
will regain the ability to supply power when their
temperature returns to a more moderate level.
• To conserve battery life, turn the flash unit o or
disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from it during
long standby periods. Very little power is consumed
when the pack is in standby mode. The amount may
vary according to working conditions and the specific
flash model used with the pack.
• High temperatures can cause some battery types to
drain more quickly.
• Dispose of batteries properly. Never heat them
or throw them into a fire, as this could cause the
batteries to leak corrosive liquid, generate heat, or
explode.
• Don’t fire more than 20 full-power flashes in a row,
as this can overheat and damage your flash. Refer
to your flash unit’s manual for information on its
continuous full-power flash capacity and limitations.

4 |Overview
Overview
Compact Battery Pack
1 Shoulder strap holes
2 Mounting screw passthrough
3 Flash connection cable
4 Flash cable connector
5 Status LED
6 Battery compartment
7 Battery compartment cover
8 1/4-20 mounting screw
9 Rubber washer
CBP-U
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself.
Doing so can produce a dangerous electric shock.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Install 4 AA batteries when charging with a single circuit, or 8
AA batteries when charging with two circuits.
• Always install AA batteries of the same type, brand, and age.
• Do not fire rapid bursts of more than 20 flashes. After 20
continuous flashes, stop using the pack for at least 10 minutes.
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Compact Battery Pack
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Overview |5
Soft Case
1 Cable strap
2 Bottom snap closure
3 Battery strap
4 Belt strap
5 Top touch-fastener support
Flash Power Cords
(Sold Separately)
6 CBP-UC: Canon
7 CBP-UN: Nikon
8 CBP-US: Sony
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6 |Battery Installation
Battery Installation
The versatile Universal Compact Battery Pack can be used with three AA battery types:
• Alkaline (1.5 V)
• Lithium (1.5 V)
• Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (1.2 V)
Using eight batteries will enable faster flash recycle
times.
To install batteries, unplug the battery pack from your
flash unit and follow these steps:
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and
slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Insert four or eight batteries in the open
battery bays, making sure the polarity
is in the right orientation, and that
each set of four batteries is installed as
shown.
3. Slide the cover back over the battery
compartment until secure.
Important!
Replace all batteries at the same time. Do
not mix battery types or brands, or new and
used batteries together.
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8 |Connecting to Your Flash
Connecting to Your Flash
Align the flash cable connector with the
separate flash power cord to connect them.
Then plug the other end of the flash power
cord into your flash.
Make sure the connector is correctly aligned
with the pins and alignment grooves on the
power port. Forcing a connector into a port
upside down can damage both your flash and
the Compact Battery Pack connector.

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Important!
• The connectors should easily attach. Forcing a connector can damage both your flash and the Compact
Battery Pack connector.
• Batteries must be installed in the flash before you connect it to the Universal Compact Battery Pack. Most
flash units require batteries to be installed in order to operate.
• You may need to configure the custom function on your flash unit to make it draw power from the battery
pack. Refer to your flash unit’s instructions for more information.
• Disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from your flash unit before storing it.
LED Status Indicator
Canon and Sony flashes: The indicator displays a solid light in both standby and recycle modes.
Nikon flashes: The indicator displays a solid light in recycle mode and turns o in standby mode.

10 |Mounting & Carrying Your Compact Battery Pack
Mounting and Carrying Your Compact Battery Pack
The Compact Battery Pack comes with a soft case and mounting screw that make it convenient and
unobtrusive to use.
Using the soft case
Wear the Compact Battery Pack on your belt
for better distribution of weight. Make sure the
pack is correctly oriented in the soft case, so
the status LEDs are visible through the small
openings at the top.
Using the mounting screw
You can use the mounting screw to attach the
Universal Compact Battery Pack to the bottom of
your camera:

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1. Insert the mounting screw into the
passthrough of the battery pack. Rotate
clockwise until it comes through the
other side.
2. Place the rubber washer over the
mounting screw.
3. Insert the mounting screw into your
camera’s tripod socket and rotate until
the pack is firmly attached to the camera.
Important!
The mounting screw passthrough on the
Compact Battery Pack is threaded. Do not
push the mounting screw through without
rotating it.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product yourself.
Doing so can produce a dangerous electric shock.
• Keep out of reach of children. • Install 4 AA batteries when charging with a single circuit, or 8
AA batteries when charging with two circuits.
• Always install AA batteries of the same type, brand, and age. • Do not fire rapid bursts of more than 20 flashes. After 20
continuous flashes, stop using the pack for at least 10 minutes.
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Compact Battery Pack
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12 |Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The Compact Battery Pack has fresh
batteries installed and is connected to a
flash unit, but the indicator light does not
turn on.
Most flash units require AA batteries for the display and functions to operate.
Make sure you have AA batteries installed in the flash unit.
The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Check each battery in the
compartment to ensure that it is installed with the correct orientation.
If you’re using only four batteries, ensure they are installed in the left four or right
four bays of the battery compartment.
After a long series of continuous flashes,
the indicator light is on, but the pack does
not power the flash, or it charges slowly.
The battery pack and batteries may have become too hot due to a long series
of continuous flashes. This is to protect the flash unit and battery pack from
overheating. Allow the system to cool down before using the battery pack.
Recycle times have become slow. Change all four or eight batteries.
If you’re using rechargeable batteries, recharge them.

Specifcations |13
Specifications
Operation temperature range: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
Operation humidity: ≤85%
Chemistry: Alkaline, Nickel-Metal Hydride
Carrying Options: Belt Loop, Shoulder Strap (not included)
Battery Type: 8 x AA
Dimensions (W × H × D): 6.9 × 2.8 × 1.1 in. (17.7 × 7.1 × 2.8 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz. (156 g) without batteries
Testing Information
Power Cord CBP-UC CBP-UN CBP-US
Flash Unit Tested Canon 600EX-RT Nikon SB-900 Sony HVL-F58AM
Fastest Recycle Time with 4 × AA Batteries 1.0 sec. 1.2 sec. 1.2 sec.
Fastest Recycle Time with 8 × AA Batteries 0.7 sec. 0.8 sec. 1.0 sec.

14 |Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Bolt product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty
shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or
part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper
installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with
specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

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To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Bolt Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Bolt along with the RMA number and proof of
purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.boltflashes.com or call Customer Service at
212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
BOLT is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. © 2021 Gradus Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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