Video VBOX Hardware Manual Issue 10 13 August 2012
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VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Introduction The Video VBOX is a multi-camera, solid state video recorder with GPS data-logging and graphical overlay. Included are three software packages: Circuit Tools Video VBOX Setup Performance tools - Lap analysis - Graphics and logging control - Detailed performance analysis Note: This manual is based on the latest firmware and software releases which are available for download from our website: www.videovbox.co.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3 Quickstart Guide .................................................................................................... 5 Trackmaps and Lap-timing ..................................................................................... 6 Notes on using USB ................................................................................................ 6 SD cards .
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Quickstart Guide As shipped, the Video VBOX can be used straight out of the box: 1. Mount the GPS antenna in the centre of the roof of the vehicle. Keep away from roof bars 2. Connect the antenna to the Video VBOX 3. Connect the power connector, it takes about 35s to start 4. Attach the camera to the windscreen using the forward facing camera mount, keep the camera level using the markings on the camera 5.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL 6. The best way of alinging the camera is to use the optional Racelogic Preview monitor, which is plugged into AVOUT Alternatively you can use a Laptop connected via USB to get a live view 7. Take the car outside and wait for the Green GPS LED to illuminate 8. Insert the SD card and you are now ready to drive, Video VBOX will start to record Video automatically over 2.5kmh. 9.
SD cards When purchasing SD cards, always buy a quality brand such as SanDisk, Kingston or Lexar. Format : FAT32 USB memory sticks If data is to be logged to a USB memory device, the optional RLCAB073 cable is required. Software Installation To install the software insert the CD into the CD drive of your computer. NB: The software requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher to run. The installation CD contains the required .NET installation package.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Getting Started with your Video VBOX Logging Modes The Blue LED will come on when the unit is recording video, this LED will flash when the unit is closing the file. DO NOT REMOVE the SD card if the Record LED is on or is flashing. The Video VBOX has three modes: Log only when moving (default) The unit automatically starts logging data when the vehicle speed goes above 2.5km/h, and stops when it goes below this value.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL LED functions – Lite / Waterproof LED COLOUR INDICATES PWR Green Power on STATUS Green i) Solid indicates that the unit is ready to log – media inserted ii) Flashing indicates uploading of either a scene or firmware is taking place GPS Green i) Flashing indicates searching for satellites after GPS cold start ii) Solid indicates SAT lock achieved RECORD Green Data being recorded to logging media Tank circuit Every Video VBOX contains a small internal battery to prevent loss
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Using the OLED display When setting up the DSP04 OLED display with a Video VBOX, it is important to connect to the correct port of the OLED display. The OLED display only has a serial connection on the lower connector, with the buttons on the right hand side - as shown in this picture. The configuration is indicated on a label on the rear of the OLED display. To connect to a Video VBOX Lite, you should connect the cable into the ‘AUX’ port.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Locking onto Satellites Place the antenna where it has an unobstructed view of the sky. (See ‘GPS Antenna Placement’ below) Perform a GPS Coldstart by pressing and holding the REC button for 5 seconds until the unit beeps 5 times.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Only Audio is present during playback. The XVid Codec may need to be re-installed (http://www.xvid.org) No speed shown on video Check GPS reception Video Overlay is missing some or all Elements Scene should not be larger than 12 Mb due to space limitation in the unit Scene does not upload to the Video VBox Try a re-installation of the firmware on the Video VBox and try to upload the scene again Video VBOX not responding - GPS Coldstart The GPS engine has locked up.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL CAN Output The Video VBOX Pro has a CAN output which is present on the 5-way connector output. Data format: Motorola Baud rate: 500Kb/s ID* Data Bytes Update Rate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0x301 100ms 0x302 100ms (1) Sats in (2) Time since midnight UTC view (4) Position – Longitude MMMM.MMMMM (3) Position – Latitude MMMM.MMMMM 0x303 100ms (7) Altitude. WGS 84. (Metres) 0x304 100ms Unused (11) Longitudinal Accel. (G) (12) Lateral Accel.
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Connector Assignments – Video VBOX Pro Connector 1 – Power (Dedicated 9V to 15V DC Power Connector) Pin I/O Function Page | 14 1 I Power + 2 I Ground Chassis I Ground Connector 2 – Camera 1 Pin I/O 1 O 2 I 3 O 4 O 5 I Function Audio Ground Video Input Camera Power Camera Ground Audio Input (Left) Connector 3 – Camera 2 Pin I/O 1 O 2 I 3 O 4 O 5 I Function Audio Ground Video Input Camera Power Camera Ground Audio Input (Right) Connector 4 – Camera 3 Pin I/O 1 2 I 3 O 4 O 5 -
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Connector 6 – CAN Pin I/O 1 2 3 I/O 4 I/O 5 O Function CAN High CAN Low Power Connector 7 – SER Pin I/O 1 O 2 I 3 I/O 4 I/O 5 O Function Tx-RS232 Rx-RS232 CAN High CAN Low Power Connector 8 – USB Pin I/O 1 I 2 I/O 3 O 4 I/O 5 I/O Function USB - ID DP Ground USB 5V DM Connector 9 – AUX Out Pin I/O 1 O 2 O 3 I 4 O 5 O 6 O Function Ground Video Output Digital Input Digital Output Audio Output Power (1A Max) Connector 10 – MIC Pin I/O 1 O 2 3 I 4 I 5 O Function Ground Audio –right ch
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Connector Assignments – Video VBOX Lite Connector 1 – PWR Pin I/O 1 I 2 I Function Power + (9 to 15V) Ground (0V) Connector 2 – CAM1 Pin I/O 5 I/O 7 I 3 O Function Ground Video input Camera Power (8 – 18V) Connector 3 – CAM2 Pin I/O 5 I/O 7 I 3 O Function Ground Video input Camera Power (8 – 18V) Connector 4 – CAN Pin I/O 1 O 2 I/O 3 I/O 5 I/O 6 I 8 O Function Digital Output CAN High CAN Low Ground Digital Input Power Connector 5 – AUX Pin I/O 1 I 3 O 5 I/O 6 O 8 I Function RS232
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Connector Assignments – Video VBOX Waterproof Connector 1 – Power (Dedicated 9V to 15V DC Power Connector) Pin I/O Function 1 I Power 2 I Ground 3 - N/C Connector 2 – Camera 1 Pin I/O Function 1 O Power 2 O Ground 3 I Video Input Connector 3 – Camera 2 Pin I/O Function 1 O Power Page | 17 2 O Ground 3 I Video Input Connector 4 – MIC Pin I/O 1 I 2 3 O 4 O 6 I 6 - Function Mic In Right Reserved AV Ground Power Mic In Left Reserved Connector 5 – USB Pin I/O 1 I/O 2 I
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Page | 18 Connector 6 – CAN Pin I/O 1 2 3 4 5 6 I/O 7 I/O 8 9 10 11 O 12 O Function N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C CAN High CAN Low N/C Reserved Reserved Power Ground Connector 7 – SER Pin I/O 1 2 3 4 5 6 I/O 7 I/O 8 9 I 10 O 11 O 12 O Function N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C CAN High CAN Low N/C RxD TxD Power Ground Connector 8 – AUX Pin I/O 1 O 2 O 3 O 4 O 5 I 6 I/O 7 I/O 8 9 10 11 O 12 O Function Video Out Audio Out AV Ground Digital Out Digital In CAN High CAN Low N/C N/C N/C Power (1A Max) Ground 13
VIDEO VBOX MANUAL Connector 9 – GPS (GPS Antenna) Pin I/O Function 1 I Signal Chassis I Ground Contact Details Racelogic Unit 10 Swan Business Centre Osier Way Buckingham Bucks MK18 1TB United Kingdom Email: Web: support@racelogic.co.uk www.racelogic.co.
