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    Arrow Pad/     Button
OK Button
    Arrow Pad/            Button
    Arrow Pad/       Button
     Button
    Button
1/4”-20 (x3) Tripod Sockets Plate
LCD Monitor Window
LCD Monitor Hood Rails

Items Included in the package

GENERAL GUIDE

AOI UH-EPL10 UNDERWATER HOUSING

Names of the Parts

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Turn off the camera before installing into the housing. Remove all camera accessories 

such  as  Lanyard,  Hot  Shoe  Cover,  Lens  Filter,  and  Lens  Cap…etc.  Push  down 

camera built-in flash, return Camera Monitor back to its original position and make 

sure the Camera Strap Eyelets are folded down against the camera body (fig. vii). 

Load the camera into the housing gently and do not hold the camera by the Monitor 

Screen while inserting.

f.

If using the Optical Flash Trigger for the external Slave Strobes, the Hot Shoe Connector must 

be connected between the camera’s hot shoe and to the Micro USB Port on the Multi-control 

Device (fig. viii) and (fig. ix).

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Thank you for your purchase of an AOI product. Please read this general guide prior to 

using the housing. 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 

[email protected]

Flat Port (

AOI FLP-06-GRY

)

Port Release Button
Front Housing Body
Finger Grip
Mode Dial
Shutter Release Lever
Cold Shoe Accessory Mount
Gear Control Knob
Fiber Optical Cable Ports
Flat Port Glass
Cam Lock

Cam Lock Release
Security Lock
LCD Monitor Hood
Wet Sensor Strip
Camera Positioning Bumper
Multi-control Device
Signal Indicator
Micro USB Port
Power ON/OFF Switch
Housing Main Seal O-ring
Rear Cover

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Vacuum Valve
Mode Dial
            Button
           Button
           Button
Ergonomic Thumb Rest
          Button
    Button
        Button
    Arrow Pad/      Button

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UH-EPL10 Housing Body
Flat Port (

AOI FLP-06-GRY

)

Lens Gear (

AOI LG-OM-1442EZ

)

Hot Shoe Connector (

AOI HSC-01

)

Micro USB Charging Cable 
Vacuum Pump (

AOI VP-01

)

Extended Shutter Release Lever 
LCD Monitor Hood 
Spare Main Seal O-ring x 1pc.
Spare Vacuum Valve 
Protection Cap O-ring x 1pc.

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Silica Gel (

AOI SIGE-3

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Silicone Grease (

AOI SIGR-5

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Lanyard
Port Front Cap for M67 Thread (

AOI LFC-01

)

Port Rear Cap for PEN Mount (

AOI PRC-02

)

O-ring Remover
/ White Balance Card (

AOI ORR-01

)

Lens Cleaning Microfiber Cloth (

AOI MC-01

)

AOI Logo Sticker
General Guide

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Table 1

Installing the camera in the housing

Camera: 

Olympus PEN E-PL9 or E-PL10

Camera Lens: 

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

Lens Gear: 

AOI LG-OM-1442EZ

Before use, ensure that the camera and camera lens are compatible with the housing, 

lens port and lens gear. Reference to port chart on page 14.

a.

Before opening the housing Rear Cover, remove the Vacuum Valve Protection Cap by 

unscrewing it counter-clockwise (fig. i). To equalize the housing internal & external 

pressure, twist the red colored Vacuum Release Tip counter-clockwise (fig. ii). 

b.

Unlock the Security Lock on the Cam Lock (fig. iii). Press down on the Cam Lock 

Release and rotate the Cam Lock counter-clockwise at the same time (fig. iv). Rotate 

the Cam Lock until the Rear Cover is fully separated from the Cam Lock.

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Open

In

air

If the Multi-control Device battery power is low, the Signal Indicator will blink rapidly (4 

times/sec). Connect the supplied USB Charging Cable to the Micro USB Port on the 

Multi-control Device and the other end to a USB Charger DC 5V, minimum 0.5A (not 

supplied). It will take approx. 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery. The table below 

shows  the  status  of  the  battery  charging  and  the  corresponding  light  of  the  Signal 

Indicator. 

Battery operation time per charge is approx. 3 days (based on 3 dives/day and approx. 

250 shots/dive).

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USB (DC 5V)

Signal Indicator

Indication

Next Action

Fast Blinking BLUE light

(4 times/sec)

Charge is required

Connect it to a USB charger 

for charging

Fast Blinking GREEN light

Charging in progress

Continue charging

Still GREEN light

Charging is completed

Remove from USB charger and 

stop charging

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OFF ON 

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Before  closing  the  housing,  ensure  the  camera  is  positioned  properly  against  the 

Camera Positioning Bumpers in the front of the housing. Check that the Main Seal 

O-ring is clean, intact, and properly positioned. There are no obstacles such as the 

lanyard or strings preventing the secure closure of the housing.

Clean or replace the Main Seal O-ring if necessary.

Close  the  Housing  Rear  Cover  by  rotating  the  Cam  Lock  clockwise  until  a  “Click” 

sound is heard  (fig. xi). If you encounter resistance, clear obstacles before continuing. 

Switch the Security Lock on the Cam Lock to the “LOCK” position in order to prevent 

Cam Lock from opening accidentally (fig. xii). 

Turn on the power of the Multi-control Device (fig. x).

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Close

Once the camera is installed and housing is closed, turn-on the power of the camera 

and make sure all housing controls and lens gear function properly. Check that the 

Optical Flash Trigger is functioning with the external slave strobe(s). 

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OFF ON 

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Summary of Contents for UH-EPL10

Page 1: ... your purchase of an AOI product Please read this general guide prior to using the housing 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 ...

Page 2: ...1 Extended Shutter Release Lever LCD Monitor Hood Spare Main Seal O ring x 1pc Spare Vacuum Valve Protection Cap O ring x 1pc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Silica Gel AOI SIGE 3 Silicone Grease AOI SIGR 5 Lanyard Port Front Cap for M67 Thread AOI LFC 01 Port Rear Cap for PEN Mount AOI PRC 02 O ring Remover White Balance Card AOI ORR 01 Lens Cleaning Microfiber Cloth AOI MC 01 AOI Logo Sticker General Guide...

Page 3: ...er Optical Cable Ports Flat Port Glass Cam Lock Cam Lock Release Security Lock LCD Monitor Hood Wet Sensor Strip Camera Positioning Bumper Multi control Device Signal Indicator Micro USB Port Power ON OFF Switch Housing Main Seal O ring Rear Cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6 7 21 8 2 1 5 9 3 4 14 13 11 12 17 18 15 16 16 16 22 9 16 16 16 19 20 10 ...

Page 4: ...mic Thumb Rest Button Button Button Arrow Pad Button Installing the camera in the housing Camera Olympus PEN E PL9 or E PL10 Camera Lens M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14 42mm F3 5 5 6 EZ Lens Gear AOI LG OM 1442EZ Before use ensure that the camera and camera lens are compatible with the housing lens port and lens gear Reference to port chart on page 14 a 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 39 41 40 37 38 33 ...

Page 5: ...ternal external pressure twist the red colored Vacuum Release Tip counter clockwise fig ii b Unlock the Security Lock on the Cam Lock fig iii Press down on the Cam Lock Release and rotate the Cam Lock counter clockwise at the same time fig iv Rotate the Cam Lock until the Rear Cover is fully separated from the Cam Lock c Open In air i ii iii iv v ...

Page 6: ...he battery The table below shows the status of the battery charging and the corresponding light of the Signal Indicator Battery operation time per charge is approx 3 days based on 3 dives day and approx 250 shots dive d e USB DC 5V Signal Indicator Indication Next Action Fast Blinking BLUE light 4 times sec Charge is required Connect it to a USB charger for charging Fast Blinking GREEN light Charg...

Page 7: ...ion and make sure the Camera Strap Eyelets are folded down against the camera body fig vii Load the camera into the housing gently and do not hold the camera by the Monitor Screen while inserting f If using the Optical Flash Trigger for the external Slave Strobes the Hot Shoe Connector must be connected between the camera s hot shoe and to the Micro USB Port on the Multi control Device fig viii an...

Page 8: ...ing Rear Cover by rotating the Cam Lock clockwise until a Click sound is heard fig xi If you encounter resistance clear obstacles before continuing Switch the Security Lock on the Cam Lock to the LOCK position in order to prevent Cam Lock from opening accidentally fig xii Turn on the power of the Multi control Device fig x h i j k l Close Once the camera is installed and housing is closed turn on ...

Page 9: ...nsure camera is off close the Rear Cover according to the steps described in Installing camera into the housing Take off the Protection Cap from the Vacuum Valve and connect the Vacuum Pump onto the Vacuum Valve Tip Pull and Release the Vacuum Pump handle gently and repeatedly for Vacuum Pumping During the Vacuum Pumping process check carefully for changes in color on the Signal Indicator 1 Perfor...

Page 10: ...rnate YELLOW RED Internal vacuum level is above the desired value Stop pumping and carefully release air by gently twisting the Vacuum Release Tip counter clockwise slightly until the Signal Indicator turns to Still YELLOW If too much air is released into the housing the Signal Indicator will change back to Blinking YELLOW again Resume vacuum pumping until Signal Indicator turns to Still YELLOW Th...

Page 11: ...ease ensure that the Vacuum Valve Cap is in place and completely closed When using the housing make sure that it is properly secured to you and accessories are properly secured to the housing Do not exceed the housing maximum depth rating of 45 meters 148 ft If the Wet Detection alarm is triggered during use it means water has entered into the housing If that happens try to position the housing le...

Page 12: ...er optic cable into the Fiber Optic Cable Port of the housing fig xv and then insert the other end into the fiber optic cable port on the external flash or strobe The flash trigger signal electrical signals will be transferred from the camera Hot Shoe to the Multi control Device through the Hot Shoe Connector included in the package The Optical Flash Trigger in the Multi control Device will conver...

Page 13: ...is properly installed and locked xvii xviii xix xx 13 The ultra compact Flat Port AOI FLP 06 GRY comes standard with the housing and it can be removed for cleaning inspection and lubrication of the lens port O rings AOI POR 02 on it While depressing the Port Release Button rotate the Lens Ports counter clockwise until it stops Remove the Lens Port by pulling it evenly out from the housing body If ...

Page 14: ... FLP 06 GRY Antireflective Ring POSR EP02 M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2 8 MACRO M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3 5 MACRO PPZR EP07 OLYMPUS PPZR EP03 OLYMPUS CAMERA LENSES GEARS ANTIREFLECTIVE RINGS PORTS EXTENSION RINGS WET LENSES 14 The UH EPL10 is designed to grow and expand with your needs and skills Whether you attach a wet lens wide angle conversion lens or close up lens directly onto the front of the...

Page 15: ...o clean the O Ring groove Do not use cleaning substances other than fresh water Remove sand dirt hair or fibers that can prevent a proper housing seal To lubricate O rings apply a small amount of silcone grease AOI SIGR 5 on your fingertips gently pull the O ring through the fingertips This will lightly coat the entire O ring with silicone grease Only use the AOI Silicone Grease supplied or those ...

Page 16: ...ial Waterproof Operating Environment Dimensions Underwater Approx 26g LCD Monitor Hood Lanyard camera kit lens batteries media card and lens gear included On Land Approx 734g LCD Monitor Hood and Lanyard included camera and accessories not included Weight Operation 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Built in Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery 3 7V Battery AOI is a registered tradema...

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