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This VR4-UWM Quick Guide provides basic information on key VR4-UWM procedures.  Full details for all VR4-UWM procedures are 

found in the VR4-UWM User manual.  We strongly recommend you study the full user manual before using this quick guide.

Start Recording:

 Initializes the receiver to the desired 

settings, erasing memory; also removes VR4-UWM 

from Suspend mode (Bluetooth only).

Lock/Unlock VR4-UWM:

 Only applies if a 

password has been enabled

Offload data:

 Copy data from the VR4-UWM memory 

to the PC. Select “Offload New” to copy only data that 

has never been offloaded.

Close VUE:

 Disconnects communication 

between VUE and receiver.

Set advanced device options:

 Contains more 

advanced options, such as updating firmware.

Low Power Sleep:

 Put the VR4-UWM 

in Suspend mode – only available with 

Bluetooth communication.

Click the 

green

 

Device Scan

 icon in the top right corner to refresh the receiver information shown on the 

screen.

VUE Tasks

1.   Reduce other noise sources in water (depth sounder, propeller 

noise, etc.).

2.   Connect the surface modem to the Deck box and the Deck box 

to the PC.

3.   Turn on the Deck box.
4.   Launch the VUE software and click on the Serial Device COM 

number that connects to the Deck box.

5.   Select  “VR4-UWM”  receiver.
6.   Enter the VR4-UWM serial number, or click 

Scan

.

7.   Enter the VR4-UWM modem address, or click 

Scan

.

8.   Wait for receiver and modem information to be displayed.

Acoustic Communication

1.  Place the VR4-UWM within 2 meters of the PC with the Bluetooth USB adapter attached.

2.  Place the 

Comm Key

 (magnet) against the circular indent in the VR4-UWM’s lid. The Status Light 

should flash 

red

 once per second.

3.  Open VUE software.  If the VR4-UWM doesn’t appear in 

Bluetooth Devices

 section, then click the  

Device Scan

 icon and wait.

4.  Double-click on the receiver icon and wait for receiver information to be displayed.

Bluetooth Communication

 

„

Mooring design should not 

interfere with receiver’s line of 

sight

 

„

Keep receiver as vertically 

upright as possible

 

„

Communicate with modem 

during deployment

 

„

Do not allow mooring cables 

or chains to rub against the 

receiver

Mooring Design

VR4-UWM Receiver

Quick Reference Guide

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