MARELUX SOFT Lite User manual

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Smart Optical Flash Tube Lite (SOFT Lite)
User Manual
Please read this user manual carefully before starting to use the product, and
use the product properly based on the thorough understanding of this user
manual.
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Contents
Package Contents ------------------------------------------ 3
Product Features ------------------------------------------ 4
ldentification of Parts ------------------------------------------ 5
Battery Installation ------------------------------------- 6
Dock Installation
⚫ AOI UCS-Q1 ------------------------------------------- 7
⚫ IKelite DS-160 --------------------------------------------- 8
⚫ INON S2000 ------------------------------------------ 9
⚫ INON Z240 ------------------------------------------ 10
⚫ INON Z330 ------------------------------------------ 11
⚫ Retra ----------------------------------------------- 12
⚫ Sea & Sea YS-D3 --------------------------------------- 13
⚫ Sea & Sea YS-D2 --------------------------------------- 14
⚫ Seacam 150/160 ------------------------------------------ 15
SOFT Lite Installation ------------------------------------------- 16
Usage -------------------------------------------------- 17
Warranty ---------------------------------------------- 18
Maintenance And Storage -------------------------------------- 19

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Package Contents
SOFT Lite Main Body
Mounting Ball * 1 Allen Wrench * 1
Oring * 2
（one thick and the other thin）
protective cover * 1
Screw *2

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Product Features
Use with strobe to narrow down the beam coverage
Length : 155mm
Weight : 600g (on land) Neutral buoyancy underwater.
Depth Rating : -100m
Focal Length (Underwater)：130mm
Beam Spot Adjustment Range：3~50mm
Beam light switchable between white and red colors with adjustable luminance
（SOFT-LITE XR/XW only has single-color light）and adjustable delay shutoff
time of beam light.
Use one 21700 Lithium battery which can support 6 hours of continuous use.
(You can use 18650 battery by using a battery adapter)

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Identification of Parts
(1) Power Switch
(2) Beam Spot Adjustment Knob
（1）
（2）

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Battery Installation
This product requires one
21700 Lithium battery
Remove the battery end cap by
rotating it counter clockwise
then insert the battery in the
direction shown in the figure.
Attach the battery end cap by rotating it clockwise.

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Dock Installation
AOI UCS-Q1
（1） （2）
Align the bulge (1) of [the dock for
AOI UCS-Q1 ] to the slot (2) of the
strobe.
Tighten the screw to secure
the dock onto the strobe.

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IKelite DS-160
(1）
Remove the shroud (1) from
the strobe then attach the ring
and the dock to the strobe.
Tighten the screw to secure
the dock onto the strobe.

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INON S2000
（2）
（1）
Align the bulge(1) of
[the dock for INON
S2000 ] to the slot(2)
of the strobe.
（2）
（1）
Tighten the screw to
secure the dock onto
the strobe.

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INON Z240
（2）
（1）
Tighten the screw to secure the
dock onto the strobe.
Attach the dock to the strobe so
that the notch(1) of the dock aligns
to the gear(2) of the strobe.

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INON Z330
（2） （1）
Align the bulge(1) of [the dock for
INON Z330 ] to the slot(2) of the
strobe.
Then attach the dock to the strobe
by rotating its ring clockwise.

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Retra
（1）
）
（2）
Use screws to attach the mounting
ball lock to the dock and tighten
them.
Attach the dock to the
strobe so that the lock(1)
aligns to the threaded hole
(2) of the strobe.
Attach the mounting ball to the
strobe.

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Sea & Sea YS-D3
Tighten the screw to secure the
dock onto the strobe.
Attach the dock to the strobe so
that the notch(1) of the dock
aligns to the fiber port(2) of the
strobe.
（1）
（2）

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Sea & Sea YS-D2
(2)
（1）
Attach the dock on the strobe and
ensure that the notch(1) of dock aligns
with the fiber port(2) of strobe.
Screw the [Dock for Sea&Sea
YS D2] on the strobe.

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Seacam 150/160
Attach the dock to the
strobe as shown in the
diagram.
（2）
（1）
Attach part(1) to the dock(2) using
the screws provided, and make sure
that part(3) is securely attached to
the strobe(4) and not loose.
（3）
（4）

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SOFT Lite Installation
Insert the SOFT as shown in the diagram into the dock,
then rotate it clockwise into position.

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⚫Beam light luminance adjustment: turn the
power button(1) clockwise to increase the
luminance and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
⚫Beam light delay shutoff time setting: long
press the power button(1) for 6 seconds till
the led stays red to enter the setting state.
Press the button again to change the delay
shutoff time then exit the setting state.
(switchable between 0.2 seconds and 1.2
seconds)
⚫
Beam spot adjustment: turn the knob(3) to
change the beam spot size.
Usage
⚫Align the handle of the power
button (1) to the groove (2)
⚫Long press the power button
(1) for 2 seconds to turn on
the beam light
⚫Press the power button to
switch between white light
and red light(The SOFT Lite
XR/XW does not support this
feature. )
⚫Long press the power button
for 3 seconds till the led turns
red to turn off the beam light
（1）
（2）
（3）

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Warranty
1. Marelux provides 2 years warranty for its SOFT body and 1 year warranty for
electronic parts and components made of silicon, rubber and plastic.
2. Repairs caused by following reasons will be charged by Marelux even during
the 2 years warranty period.
⚫Damage from misuse, incorrect maintenance or storage not complying with
the specifications and notices in this user manual；
⚫Damage from falling or inappropriate placement of the product；
⚫Damage caused by repair, maintenance, dismantlement, modification or
cleaning by any unauthorized vendor or service center by Marelux;
⚫Product without authentic Marelux serial number, or with erased, distorted or
falsified serial number;
⚫Damage caused by usage of non Marelux recommended accessories, parts,
components from other makers or suppliers, such as Flash Trigger, Cable,
Dome Port, Extension Ring, Convertor and etc.；
⚫Damage caused by misuse or mistreatment by human, or by natural disaster
or other situations of force majeure;
⚫Malfunction or damage caused by erosion due to not cleaning the SOFT.
3. Batteries, lubricants and other consumable supplies are not in warranty.
4. All parts and components replaced from the product in the warranty service
should belong to Marelux.
5. Marelux is not responsible for and will not compensate any collateral damages
or financial losses caused by using Marelux products, such as income or fees
related to the use of Marelux products.
⚫Warranty is only provided to products sold inside the service territory of the
distributor or reseller.
⚫Products purchased and used for rental business are not included in
warranty.
⚫Products will lose warranty immediately after unauthorized repair or
modification.
⚫The warranty terms above are made for Marelux customers to conduct free
warranty service and repair, and have no restriction to any legal rights that
customers shall possess.

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Maintenance And Storage
⚫After each underwater use, always remove this product from the
strobe and soak it in fresh water for several hours to dissolve any salt
buildup. Wipe off water with soft cloth and let it dry in shaded and
well-ventilated area.
⚫Periodically apply grease on the O-Ring of the battery end cap to
prevent problems caused by salt buildup or electrical corrosion.
⚫A diffuser is not usable in combination with this product.
⚫Do not tighten screws too much to avoid damage on the screw holes.