SubC Drop Camera System Manual
SubC Drop Camera System Manual
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DCS Pre-Deployment 1: Software Setup

Ensure DVR-O SCI is installed by following the Software Install instructions in the Appendices.

  • Power on the BoostPower Comm (BPC) box. It will take approximately 30 seconds for the Rayfin to be displayed on the network.

  • Open the DVR-O SCI software. Select Rayfin, and connect to the camera

  • Open Settings image-20240922-162818.png

Set the Following Parameters:

Option A: Standard DCS (2x LEDs, Altimeter)

  • Rayfin Aux Devices image-20240924-154409.png

    • Aux0 is set to Aquorea Mk3

    • Aux1 is set to NMEA Sensor

  • Rayfin Video Quality Tab image-20240924-154438.png

    • The preset is set to LOW

    • Check the box for Low Latency mode.

    • Encoder: H265

    • Decoder: CPU **Or best PC has to offer

  • Stills Settings image-20240924-154546.png

    • JPEG Quality  is set to High

    • Type: Still

  • Folder/File Name Settings image-20240924-154616.png

    • Directory - This is a drive or folder on a PC where you want to save your stills/videos.

  • Safety Feature image-20240924-153901.png - Turns off Aux Devices when near the surface. This is to prevent lasers from shining in someone's eyes.

Option B: Standard DCS + Manta Ray

  • Rayfin Aux Devices image-20240924-154411.png

    • Aux0 is set to Aquorea Mk3

    • Aux1 is set to TTL + NMEA Sensor

  • Rayfin Video Quality Tab image-20240924-154440.png

    • The preset is set to LOW

    • Check the box for Low Latency mode.

    • Encoder: H265

    • Decoder: CPU **Or best PC has to offer

  • Stills Settings image-20240924-154547.png

    • JPEG Quality  is set to High

    • Type: Still

  • Folder/File Name Settings image-20240924-154617.png

    • Directory - This is a drive or folder on a PC where you want to save your stills/videos.

  • Safety Feature image-20240924-153901.png - Turns off Aux Devices when near the surface. This is to prevent lasers from shining in someone's eyes.

Option C: Standard DCS + Skate MK2

  • Rayfin Aux Devices image-20240924-154412.png

    • Aux0 is set to Aquorea Mk3

    • Aux1 is set to TTL + NMEA Sensor

  • Rayfin Video Quality Tab image-20240924-154441.png

    • The preset is set to LOW

    • Check the box for Low Latency mode.

    • Encoder: H265

    • Decoder: CPU **Or best PC has to offer

  • Stills Settings image-20240924-154548.png

    • JPEG Quality  is set to High

    • Type: Still

  • Folder/File Name Settings image-20240924-154620.png

    • Directory - This is a drive or folder on a PC where you want to save your stills/videos.

  • Safety Feature image-20240924-153901.png - Turns off Aux Devices when near the surface. This is to prevent lasers from shining in someone's eyes.

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NOTE: Please DO NOT operate the Rayfin or LEDs in the air for a prolonged period

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DVR-O SCI Aux Device Settings
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DVR-O SCI Video Quality Settings


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Stills Settings


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Directory Settings