HS Freeze Q1 - Flash ROLLEI - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Attachable Flash for Cameras
Model	HS Freeze Q1
Power Output	18.0 Ws (Guide Number 26)
Flash Modes	TTL, Manual, Master, Slave, Continuous Light, Light Effects
Synchronization Modes	Normal, HSS, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain
Flash Duration (t=0.5)	1/110 s
Recycling Time (full power)	1.5 s
Burst Rate	Up to 20 fps
Color Temperature (Flash)	5600 K ±200 K
Color Temperature (Continuous)	2700–6500 K
LED Output (Continuous)	12.0 W
TLCI / CRI	97+ / 95
Power Supply	Battery: Input 5.0 V 2.0 A, Output 8.4 V 5.0 A
Max Flashes (full power)	>1,000
Channels / Groups	32 / 6
Zoom Range	Wide to Spot (illuminance varies per mode)
Connections	USB-C (charging and firmware)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Flash Head Tilt	-7° to +90° (tilt)
Radio Frequency	2.402–2.482 GHz, max 6 dBm
Dimensions (W x H x D)	12.6 x 10.6 x 7.9 cm
Weight	408 g
Included Accessories	USB-C cable, cold shoe stand, bag, quick start guide
Protection Features	Overheating protection, sleep mode, auto-off

Frequently Asked Questions - HS Freeze Q1 ROLLEI

How do I switch between operating modes?

Press and hold the on/off button to power on. After the screen lights up, tap the center icon to enter the mode interface. Use the left/right arrow buttons to navigate through modes: Speedlite, Permanent Light, Master, Slave, and Settings.

What is HSS synchronization and when should I use it?

HSS (High-Speed Sync) allows you to use flash at shutter speeds faster than the camera's normal sync speed, typically above 1/250s. This is useful for outdoor portraits or when you want to use a wide aperture in bright light.

How do I set the flash to Master or Slave mode?

In the mode interface, select 'Master' to control other slave units, or 'Slave' to be controlled by a master. In Master mode, you can set channels and groups. In Slave mode, the flash waits for a trigger signal from the master.

How long does it take to fully charge the battery?

Charging the HS Freeze Q1 via USB-C takes approximately 100 minutes. A red light indicates charging, and a green light shows full charge.

Can I use the flash while charging?

The manual does not explicitly state whether the flash can be used while charging, but it is generally recommended to charge with the unit off to ensure safe and efficient charging. Always refer to the safety instructions.

What should I do if the flash overheats?

If overheating occurs, the flash will activate overheating protection, extending the recycling time to 6 or 10 seconds. Allow the flash to cool down in a well-ventilated area before continued use. Do not cover ventilation slots.

How do I clean the flash unit?

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use liquids or abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and debris.

What is the maximum number of flashes per battery charge?

The battery provides over 1,000 flashes at full power.

How do I update the firmware?

Firmware updates are performed via the USB-C port. Check the Rollei website for updates and follow the provided instructions. Ensure the battery is fully charged during the update.

What is the purpose of the modelling light?

The modelling light is a continuous LED that helps preview the lighting effect before taking a photo. You can adjust brightness, color temperature (2700–6500K), and enable proportional light adjustment to match flash output.

USER MANUAL HS Freeze Q1 ROLLEI

Content

Before first Use 20

Intended Use 20

Explanation of Symbols 20

Warnings and Safety Instructions 21

What's in the Box 25

Product Overview 26

Operating 27

General Information 33

Technical Data....34

Disposal 35

EU Declaration of Conformity 35

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Produkt-Übersicht

Icon depicting a camera with sound waves and a play button, no text or symbols present

Speedlite

Dauerlicht

Abstract icon with Wi-Fi signal, camera, and human figure symbol (no text or labels)

Master

Abstract icon with a stylized 'R' and arrow, no readable text or symbols

Slave

Simple icon with gear, play button, and robot silhouette on dark background (no text or symbols)

Einstellungen

Slave Modus

Read the operating instructions and the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Keep the operating instructions together with the device for future use. If you pass on the device to a third party, this manual is part of the device and must be supplied with the device.

Intended Use

This unit is designed for use as photo and video lighting only. It must not be used for other purposes and in particular not for domestic room lighting.

Explanation of Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual, on the flash, the power supply unit or on the packaging.

Products marked with this symbol comply with all relevant community regulations of the European Economic Area.

Products marked with this symbol are operated with direct current.

Danger from electric current!

Faulty electrical installations or excessive mains voltage can cause electric shock.

• Only connect the product if the mains voltage of the socket corresponds to the specifications on the type plate.
• Connect the product to an easily accessible power outlet so that you can quickly disconnect it from the mains in case of problems.
• Use only the supplied power cord.
• Do not use the product if it is visibly damaged or if the cable is defective.
• If the product or its accessories are damaged, they must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer, its service department or a similarly qualified person to prevent hazards.
• The housing must not be opened and repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician. To do this, contact a specialist workshop. Any liability and all warranty claims are excluded in the event of repairs by the user, improper connection or incorrect operation.
• Do not use the product with an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, always disconnect it from the power source.
• Protect the product from moisture. Do not touch the product with wet/damp hands or immerse it in water.
• This product is not waterproof! Do not use this product in the rain or in wet environments. Never touch the product during a thunderstorm.
• Before disconnecting the power or battery, turn off the unit at the main switch.
• Do not store or use the flash in places where it is exposed to strong electromagnetic fields or dust. Keep the unit away from other sources of interference.

Warnings and Safety Instructions

- Do not open or damage the battery, short-circuit it, bypass it or use it for any other purpose.

Caution!

• Never use the mains cable as a carrying handle.
• Keep the product and accessories away from naked flames, hot surfaces and easily flammable materials.
• Lay the power cord in such a way that it does not present a tripping hazard.
• Do not bend the power cord or lay it over sharp edges.

Caution!

Danger for children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities (e.g. partially disabled, elderly persons with reduced physical and mental abilities) or lack of experience and know-how (e.g. older children).

- This product may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and know-how, provided that they are supervised or have received instructions for the safe use of the product and understand the potential risks arising from its use. Children must not play with the product. The product must not be cleaned or maintained by children. Keep children under eight years of age away from the product and its accessories.

• Do not insert any objects into the product.
• Do not leave the product unattended during operation.
• The product is not a toy. Keep the product, accessories and packaging materials away from children and pets to prevent accidents and suffocation.
• Do not discharge the flash at a very close distance to objects, people or animals.
• For photographic lighting purposes only. Not suitable for permanent room lighting.
• Do not dazzle car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while driving this product. The driver may be dazzled and cause an accident. This also applies to unlisted persons or groups if possible glare could cause an accident.
• Do not shine directly into the eyes of people or animals as this may cause damage to the retina, visual disturbances and even blindness.
• Ensure adequate ventilation during operation. Never cover the ventilation slits of the unit.
• Do not use or store the unit in high temperatures or in closed rooms exposed to direct sunlight, and do not charge the battery while doing so. The product should not be used in ambient temperatures above 40°C.
• Mount the flash unit on a tripod with sufficient load-bearing capacity and set up the tripod so that it cannot tip over or slip.
• For storage or transport, disconnect the battery from the flash unit.
• Allow the flash to cool down before packing it for transport or storage.

Warnings for Rechargeable Batteries

• Do not dismantle, hit or puncture the battery, take care not to short-circuit the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures.
• Do not continue to use the battery if it leaks or expands.
• Always charge through the system. If the battery is replaced with the wrong type, there is a risk of explosion.
• Keep the battery away from children and animals.
• Batteries can explode if exposed to an open fire. Never throw batteries into a fire.
  – Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
• Before disposing of the unit, remove the battery and dispose of it separately.
• Batteries must be fully charged before using the unit for the first time.

What's in the Box

• HS Freeze Q1 / Q1s attachable flash
• USB-C cable
• Cold shoe stand
• Bag
• Quick start guide

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Product Overview

1 Quick-Freeze Mount
2 Fresnel lens
3 Ventilation slots
4 Hot shoe unlocking ring
5 Hot shoe
6 Zoom ring
7 Ventilation slots
8 Lamp angle indicator
9 Display
10 USB-C port
11 Flash test button
12 Home button
13 On/off button

Switching on the device

1. Press and hold the on/off button to switch on the light.
2. After the screen lights up, click the symbol in the centre to enter the mode interface.

Select mode

After switching on, you are in the mode interface. Select the mode by navigating through the user interface using the arrow buttons. The available operating modes are:

Speedlite Permanent light Master Slave Settings

Making settings

• Navigate in the mode interface by clicking on the left or right arrow to switch between the different modes.
• Swipe up or down to make specific settings.

Back to the main interface

• Press the Home button to return to the main interface.
• Press the Home button again to return to your last setting.

Overview of the setting options

	CanonNikonSonyFujifilmOlympus		MaxMedMin		OnOff		Off153060
	Off60 min.		DecimalFraction	GRGruppen-schriftfarbe	RedYellowGreenBlue	Confirmation symbol
Auto off(min.)	120 min	Decimal /Fraction
	YesNo
Reset

Speedlite settings

○○	Status of hot-shoe communication
Sync-X	Single-pin communication mode
▶▶	Synchronisation status
♪	Signal tone display
STBY	Standby mode to activate the exposure preview in the camera
	Battery charging status
M/TTL	Flash mode indicator (M/TTL)
	Status of the modelling light
9.0+0.0	Flash parameters in M modeFlash parameters in TTL mode: The flash output can be adjusted by clicking on the numbers or by swiping up and down
	Tap to adjust the flash output

Modelling light settings

Swipe from right to left to access the modelling light settings, as shown in the illustration.

Switching the modelling light on/off

Adjust brightness: Tap and then swipe up or down to adjust the brightness in the range from 1.0 to 9.0

Proportional light adjustment: The brightness of the modelling lamp is adjusted proportionally to the set flash output

Adjust the color temperature: Tap and then swipe up or down to adjust the color temperature in the range from 2700 to 6500 K

Flash mode settings

M/TTL

M/TTL: Flash mode (M/TTL)

TTL: Automatic flash metering through the lens

Lock: Lock screen

Front shutter curtain: Flash is triggered when the shutter is opened

HSS: Allows flash synchronisation at very fast shutter speeds

Rear shutter curtain: Flash is triggered shortly before the shutter closes, ideal for motion blur

Beep button: Tap to switch on/off

Press the symbol for 2 seconds to unlock

Master

♪	Beep function
CH12	Channel
GR ALL	Select all groups, set power for all groups together
:	Page up and down, tap to adjust the flash power
A-F	Display of the slave groups
☀️	100% brightness
2700K	Color temperature
9.0	Flash output in M mode
+0.0	TTL value
-.-	Sleep mode

Click the group letter to enter the group interface (Group A is the default setting), as shown in the following figure, and set the numeric value.

A	Current group
M/TTL	Flash mode setting
	Beep setting for group A
	Same settings as in Speedlite mode
9.0	Flash output in M mode
+0.0	TTL value
	Click to change the flash output
	Swipe up or down to change the group interface

Operation

Further settings

Swipe from left to right to call up the interface for further settings. For the setting operations, see Speedlite mode.

Flash off on master light

Interface for channel setting

Tap to set the channel

Slave mode

Setting the flash parameters in slave mode, as shown in the illustration. For the operation of the modelling light, see Speedlite mode.

Other settings

Swipe from left to right to call up the interface for other settings (as shown in the adjacent illustrations). For operation, see Speedlite mode.

Setting the wireless mode: CH, CH/GR, TTL-All

Click to customise the corresponding group

Continuous light mode

The brightness and color temperature settings are shown in this illustration.

CCT Color temperature mode

Click on the brightness for a quick change

Click on the color temperature for a quick change from 2700 to 6500 K

Click on the arrows to change the settings

Swipe the surface from right to left to switch to the light effect surface. The light effect settings are shown in the following illustration.

FX1 Light effect mode

100% 100% brightness adjustment 1 – 100%

Light effect type

Light effects Pause playback

Light effect frequency (1 - 9)

Available lighting effects

TV Paparazzi

Defective light bulb Spotlight

Storm SOS

Fire Warning

Pulse

Charging time

100 minutes via USB-C connection.

A red light illuminates during the charging process and a green light when fully charged.

Overheating protection (OH)

If the internal temperature is too high, overheating protection may occur. The recycling time can be extended to 6 seconds or 10 seconds.

Sleep mode

Switches to sleep mode without operation (optional 15/30/60/OFF), switches off automatically (optional 60/120/OFF) and wakes up directly with any button or the camera trigger on the device.

Power 18.0 Ws
Guide number 26
Modes TTL / Manual
Synchronisation modes Normal / HSS / 1st / 2nd shutter curtain
Power adjustment 9 steps (0.1 / 1.0 steps)
Flash duration (t = 0.5 s)	1/110 s
Recycling time 1.5 sec. (at full power)
Burst mode Up to 20 shots per second
Color temperature 5,600 K | ±200 K
TLCI 97+
CRI 95
Channels | Groups 32 | 6
Power supply Battery operation: Input: 5.0 V 2.0 A max.‡
Max. flashes	Output: 8.4 V = 5.0 A max.
	Battery operation: >1,000 (at full power)
LED output continuous light	12.0 W
Color temperature continuous light	2,700 – 6,500 K
Illuminance	Without reflector: 2,700 K: >1,000 lux (1 m), 5,500 K: >1,500 lux (1 m), 6,500 K: >1,600 lux (1 m) Zoom wide angle: 2,700 K: >958 lux (1 m), 5,500 K: >1,500 lux (1 m), 6,500 K: >1,610 lux (1 m) Zoom spot: 2,700 K: >1,880 lux (1 m), 5,500 K: >2,590 lux (1 m), 6,500 K: >3,160 lux (1 m)
Connections	USB-C
Operating temperature 0	up to 40 °C
Flash head	-7 ° up to 90 ° (pan / tilt)
Radio frequency band	2.402 – 2.482 GHz
Max. radiated transmitting power	6 dBm
Dimensions | weight	12.6 x 10.6 x 7.9 cm | 408 g
What's in the box	HS Freeze Q1 / Q1s, USB-C cable, cold shoe stand, bag, quick start guide

We reserve the right to update functions or parameters without further notice. Misprints and errors excepted. Reproduction of these operating instructions – even in part – is not permitted. *Only with adapter.

Dispose of the packaging according to its type. Use the local possibilities for collecting paper, cardboard and other materials (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with systems for the separate collection of recyclable materials).

Devices that are marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with household waste! You are legally obliged to dispose of old devices separately from to dispose of household waste. Information on collection points that accept old appliances free of charge can be obtained from your local authority or town council.

Batteries and rechargeable accumulators must not be dis posed of in household waste! As a consumer you are legally obliged to dispose of all batteries and accumulators, whether they contain harmful substances* or not, to be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Accumulators and batteries are therefore marked with the symbol shown opposite. For more information, contact your dealer or contact return and collection points in your community.

*marked with: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead

EU Declaration of Conformity

Herewith Rollei GmbH & Co. KG declares that the radio system types "Rollei HS Freeze Q1" and "Rollei HS Freeze Q1s" comply with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The complete text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at the following internet addresses: www.rollei.com/egk/hsfreezeq1 www.rollei.com/egk/hsfreezeq1s

Rollei GmbH & Co. KG, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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