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
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
)
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
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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.
c.
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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(ii)
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(ix)
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OFF ON
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
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).
h.
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l.
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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