About this Documentation

The VideoRay Pro 4 has sophisticated features, but is easy to use and maintain once you learn its capabilities and the proper operating techniques. This documentation will guide you through your first dive and provide additional details to help you learn all aspects of its operation.

Document Organization

This documentation is organized into several guides.

• The Quick Start Instructions in this section provide the basic steps to get you operational as quickly as possible while keeping you and the equipment safe.

• The Equipment Guide provides details about each component and its function.

• The VideoRay Cockpit Guide explains the software features and operation in detail.

• The Operations Guide provides tips on how to use the system most effectively.

• The Maintenance Guide provides procedures for routine maintenance, diagnostics and repair.

• The Accessories Guide provides information about using accessories with VideoRay.

• The Customization Guide provides information about customizing the system to better meet your specific needs.

• The Upgrader's Guide provides information about the latest improvements and comparative information for people who are familiar with the VideoRay Pro 3.

Document Navigation

You can navigate through the documentation to specific topics using the menu, or step through sequentially using the Next, Previous and Up tabs. The Next tab will step you from the current topic to the next topic at the same level unless the current topic has a sub-topic. If the current topic has a sub-topic, the Next tab will step you to the first sub-topic. The Previous tab works similarly, but in reverse sequence. The Up tab can be used to move from a sub-topic to its parent topic. Additionally, your current location within the document is shown at the top of each page under the external links. You can click on any level of the hierarchy to go that location.

Inline links are shown in blue bold font.

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Document Conventions

Several symbols are used throughout this documentation to add emphasis and to assist in relocating important information. The following table describes these symbols and their uses.

Symbol Description The Danger icon is used to indicate there is a potential risk of personal injury or death. Extra care should be taken to understand the risks, and all personnel should exercise caution. It may also be appropriate to warn others in the immediate vicinity. The Caution icon is used to indicate there is a potential risk of damage to the equipment or surrounding property. Personnel should receive training in the appropriate procedures before attempting to operate or maintain the equipment. The Note icon is used to emphasize a specific detail or point of information. The Tip icon is used to highlight a suggestion. The Play Video button icon is used to indicate that a video about the topic is available. To view the video, click on the play video button icon. The Hand icon is used to indicate an interactive element of the page. When you hover your mouse over the hand icon, an image on the page will change to reflect the information in the text immediately prior to the hand icon. Try it here - hover your mouse over the following text and hand icon to turn the hand icon to the left blue: Interactive Text .

Document Customization - My_Notes

This document has been developed to allow local online versions to be customized using the My_Notes feature. Users can add their own notes to each page. See the Customizing this Documentation page in the Customization section for more information about how to customize this document.

Quality Commitment

VideoRay strives to design, manufacture and deliver the highest quality products and services, including this documentation. We have made every effort to ensure that this documentation is accurate and provides you with the most effective means to learn how to use your new Pro 4. However, there is no substitute for experience and/or training, especially with respect to the real purpose for which you plan to use this equipment. We encourage you to explore options beyond the scope of these materials to expand your knowledge and skills necessary to support your application. In addition to this documentation, VideoRay offers training and technical support and hosts a general user discussion forum and user image gallery.

We also realize that collectively, users of our products spend considerably more time operating our systems than we do ourselves. Users also encounter more diverse operating environments across an extremely broad range of applications. We highly value this vast experience base, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us by any of the following methods.

The information contained herein is deemed accurate at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice.