AOI UCS-Q1RC Underwater Strobe User Guide

AOI UCS-Q1RC Underwater Strobe

Thank you for your purchase of an AOI product.
Please read this general guide prior to using it.
It will provide an overview of how this product can be used for optimal performance.
For additional information, please consult your local dealer or write to info @aoi-uw.com

Battery Installation

Items Included in the package

1. Strobe (UCS-Q1RC)
2. Strobe Diffusor (SD-01)
3. Battery Storage Case (BSC-18650-2)(Battery is not included)
4. Silicone Grease (SIGR-5)
5. Spare O-Rings set (SOR-01)
6. O-Ring Remover (ORR-01)
7. Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth (MC-01)
8. AOI Logo Sticker
9. General Guide
10. Control Knob Extension (CKE-01)

Strobe Operation

1. Power ON
   Press and Hold the Button and Button at the same time for 1 second, the Strobe will be Power ON.

2. Power OFF
   Press and Hold the Button for 1 second, the Strobe will be Power OFF.

3. Auto Standby
   If the strobe is not used for more than 15 minutes, it will go into Standby Mode automatically. Left and Right Indicators will be in Slow Blinking simultaneously. Strobe charging will be suspended and cannot be fired. Activating any Buttons, Knob or Strobe Triggering will resume the strobe from the Standby Mode.

Names of the Parts

1. Battery Cap
2. ![AOI-UCS-Q1RC-Underwater-Strobe-07](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AOI-UCS-Q1RC-Underwater-Strobe-07.png) Button
3. Left Indicator
4. Mode Knob
5. Fiber Optic Cable Port
6. Right Indicator
7. Button
8. Pressure Relief Valve
9. LED Lights
10. Strobe Light Emitting Window 1” Ball Mount

4. Auto Power OFF
   If UCS-Q1RC is not used for more than 2 hours, it will be Power OFF automatically. To turn on the strobe again, proceed the procedure a. Power ON

5. LED Lights Control
   When UCS-Q1RC is Power ON, press the Button to change the LED Lights intensity.

6. Mode (RC Mode)
   In Mode, you have to configure your Olympus camera to RC – TTL AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL setting (only in Group A, Channel 1). When you set the Mode Knob to Mode, the Left Indicator will show in Blue Color.

7. Mode
   In Mode, you have to configure your Olympus camera to RC – TTL AUTO, MANUAL setting (only in Group A, Channel 1). When you set the Mode Knob to
   Mode, the Left Indicator will show in Blue Color.
   In Mode, you can use the optional accessory AOI SNT-01 Snoot for UCS-Q1 Series in Macro Shooting. For detail information and instruction, please read the Snoot User Manual.

8. Mode (Manual Mode)
   In Mode, you can adjust the strobe Power Output manually from Level 1 to Level

9. When you set the Mode Knob to Mode, the Left Indicator will show in White Color.

9. Strobe Test
   In Mode ( Level 1 to Level 6 ), quick press the Button one time will trigger the Strobe to fire. If the Left Indicator shows in White Quick Blinking, the strobe is in Recharging. If the Left Indicator shows in White Still, the strobe is ready to fire. Strobe Test can only be used in Mode.

10. Modelling Flash
    If shooting under the high ambient light, the LED Light may not be bright enough for targeting purpose. Press and Hold the Button for 1 second and the strobe will emit a 2 seconds stroboscopic pulsing. That rapid flashing light will help in targeting the subject under high ambient light condition.
    Modelling Flash feature also works when using the AOI SNT-01 Snoot for UCS-Q1 Series.

11. Diffusor Installation

12. Attaching

13. Detaching

Care and Maintenance

  1. Rinse the strobe exterior thoroughly with running fresh water after every use. Pressing buttons and rotating knobs repeatedly in fresh water to eliminate trapped salt water or debris.
  2. 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.
  3. Dry well and remove the batteries prior to travel and storage.  

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.

12. Flash Sync. Auto Learning
    Every time when you turn on the Power of the Strobe, the first Strobe Triggering Signal from the camera will automatically be learned and saved. The setting on the Strobe must be under Mode during the Auto Learning. When the Strobe receives the 1st Triggering Signal from the camera, the Right Indicator (Green Color) and Left Indicator (Blue Color) will blink alternatively for 1.8 seconds. If the Triggering Signal has been successfully learned and saved, Right Indicator (Blue Color) and Left Indicator (Blue Color) will blink simultaneously for 3 seconds. If a fault Triggering Signal is detected due to the wrong Camera Mode setting, Right Indicator (Red Color) and Left Indicator (Blue Color) will show in Quick Blinking simultaneously. Next Triggering Signal will be used to learn again until a success one is achieved.

13. Overheat Protection
    UCS-Q1RC is equipped with an overheat protection circuit. If the Strobe is fired excessively, temperature of the internal electronics will go up rapidly and the strobe recharging/ recycle time will be slowed down automatically in order to prevent the Strobe be overheated. If the Strobe is still continuously used, the Overheat Protection Circuit may be activated. Right Indicator will show Purple Slow Blinking and the Strobe will be suspended temporarily. After the Strobe cools down, its Indicators will be back to normal and all functions will be resumed.

14. Fiber Optic Cable Connection
    Insert one end of the Fiber Optic Cable into UCS-Q1RC Fiber Optic Cable Port and the other end to fiber optic port of the camera housing.

15. Indicator Lights Status
    Left Indicator| Right Indicator| Mode Knob| Status Indication
    ---|---|---|---
    Strobe Modes
    Blue Slow Blinking| Battery Levels Colors| /| Strobe in Standby
    Blue Quick Blinking|   /| Strobe Recharging
    Blue Still| /| Strobe Ready to Fire
    White Slow Blinking| | Strobe in Standby
    White Quick Blinking| | Strobe Charging
    White Still| **| Strobe Ready to Fire
    Strobe Battery Levels
    Strobe Modes Colors| Green Still|   /         /| Battery Level 50%~100%
    Yellow Still| / /| Battery Level 25%~49%
    Red Still| / /| Battery Level 10%~24%
    Red Quick Blinking| / /| Battery Level below 10%1
    Flash Sync. Learning
    Blue2 and Green3 Blinking Alternately (1.8 sec.)| **| Flash Sync. Learning in progress
    Blue2 and Blue3 Blinking Simultaneously (3 sec.)| | Flash Sync. Learning “OK”
    Blue2 and Red3 Blinking Simultaneously (3 sec.)| | Flash Sync. Learning “FAIL”
    Strobe Failure
    Strobe Modes Colors2 and Purple3 Slow Blinking Simultaneously| / /| Strobe Overheated
    Power Control Out of Range
    Strobe Modes Colors| Purple Quick Blinking (3 sec.)| ****| Shooting Distance Too Far/ Close

16. The strobe may power off at any time

17. Left Indicator Color

18. Right Indicator Color

Specifications

Li-Ion Batteries)
Flash Sync.| By Fiber Optical Cable (Multi-cores Fiber Optical Cable is Recommended)
Pre-flashes Sync.| Auto Learning
Flash Modes| RC Mode| OMDS / RC FLASH (Group A, Channel 1)
TTL AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
i-Macro Mode| TTL AUTO, MANUAL, Snooting (Group A, Channel 1)
Manual Mode| 6 Steps Setting: 1/64, 1/24, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 & 1/1
Modelling Flash| 2 Seconds Flashing Duration/ Press
Flash Test Button| Yes
| Maximum Output| 700 Lumens
LED Lights| Power Control| 25%, 50%, 100% and OFF
Color Temp.| 5600K
Beam Angle| 45°
Burn Time| 130 Minutes (Using LED Only, Full Power and with 3,100mAh Li-Ion Batteries.)
Battery Requirements| 18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery x2pcs (Battery is not included with the product)
Output Current| Minimum 5A
Battery Length| Minimum 68.5mm
Strobe Mounting| 1″ Ball Mount Only (Non-replaceable)
Dimensions| 125mm (L) x 77mm (W) x 131mm (H)
Weight| On Land| Approx. 550g (Batteries included)
Underwater| Approx. 90g (Batteries included)
Standard Accessories| Strobe Diffusor for Q1 Series SD-01, Control Knob Extension for Q1 Series CKE-01, Spare O-ring set for Q1 Series SOR-01,
O-ring Remover ORR-01, Silicone Grease (5g) SIGR-5, Battery Storage Case BSC-18650-2 (Rechargeable Battery is not included)

• Design and Specification are subject to change without prior notice.

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