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Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems 

Stack Pro DVR Users Guide 

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engine to be switched off before the power to the Stack 
system. 

!

 

This is necessary so that the system can detect that, for 
instance, the Engine Speed (RPM) has fallen to zero and will 
have sufficient time to stop the Pro DVR from recording 
before power is removed from the Stack system. 

!

 

Failure to stop the Pro DVR from recording before the power 
is removed will cause up to the last 20 seconds of the video 
recording in progress to be lost! 

Содержание ST8382 Pro DVR

Страница 1: ...Part No ST542102 001 ST8382 Pro DVR Users Guide...

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Страница 3: ...n about other Stack motor sport products these can be obtained from Stack or from your local Stack dealer Products available from Stack include Intelligent Tachometers Auxiliary Gauges Analogue and Di...

Страница 4: ...ording 9 To play a recording 12 Operation with a new Compact Flash Card 13 Formatting a Compact Flash Card 14 Deleting Files 14 Corrupted Compact Flash Cards 15 Chapter 5 Compact Flash Cards 16 Chapte...

Страница 5: ...m Harness ST918101 33 Control Status Harness ST918105 33 Pro DVR Input Harness ST918102 33 Pro 4 DVR Input Harness ST918106 34 Pro DVR Monitor Harness ST918103 35 DVR to VS Adapter Harness ST900145 35...

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Страница 7: ...2 Composite Video In 1 Composite Video In 3 Composite Video In 4 Composite Typical Pro DVR Application The Pro DVR is perfect for all forms of club and semi professional motorsport It employs broadca...

Страница 8: ...Lamp Harness ST918105 1 DVR Configuration Utility Software ST920039 Optional Components Pro DVRs may be supplied with the following optional components Quantity Description 1 DVR to VS Adapter Harnes...

Страница 9: ...drive see page 11 Before Making a Recording Before a recording session clear the Compact Flash card so that maximum space is available Deleting files can cause the write read speed of the removable Co...

Страница 10: ...like to perform a dry run by connecting the components together to get a feel for how the final installation will be accomplished Input Status Lamp Water tight Door Eject Button Door Catch CF Card sh...

Страница 11: ...cket using the six M3 tapped holes in its underside see Appendix A for dimensions Standard Wiring Harnesses Once a mounting position has been determined the components should be connected using the wi...

Страница 12: ...nput Harness yellow Starting from CAM1 connect a camera to each of the 4 way CAM plugs on the wiring harness If you are using your own camera you may need to obtain the optional CAM plug to BNC and Po...

Страница 13: ...rotect the Pro DVR An independent switch can be added to isolate the module A permanent power supply is required to ensure that recording finishes cleanly when the Record Switch is turned off If the s...

Страница 14: ...ignal from the camera is first directed to the VS VSR Module which overlays vehicle data on to the picture before that signal is passed to the Pro DVR Connect the various components as described above...

Страница 15: ...s probably upside down Attempting to insert the card incorrectly will damage the Pro DVR and void the warranty Apply DC power and after about 20 seconds delay while the system boots up the Status Lamp...

Страница 16: ...p will flash for 0 3 seconds on 2 7 seconds off To stop recording open switch off the Record Switch The Status Lamp will revert to showing static green and the Recording Lamp will be extinguished The...

Страница 17: ...hing red Unable to record Video and card not present or full or system fault PC Connected Flashing equally green red 0 5s red 0 5s green Pro DVR is under external control of the Configuration Utility...

Страница 18: ...ash card contents My Computer Removable Drive Pro DVR Files Pro DVR video files are MPEG 2 compliant and filenames begin with STACK and have a MPG extension The files are given sequential numbers star...

Страница 19: ...FAT32 File System Before using a new Compact Flash card check its File System by inserting into a PC and displaying the card properties by right clicking the disk icon in My Computer If the Compact F...

Страница 20: ...option and then click Start Deleting Files Whilst deleting files will release space on the removable Compact Flash card its performance may degrade over time Only a reformat will restore the maximum w...

Страница 21: ...ay become corrupted or the files could be incomplete In this case run Windows Scan Disk routine which will help recover any missing data To run Scan Disk right click on the Compact Flash card icon in...

Страница 22: ...ed as FAT32 Check any new Compact Flash card before using with the Pro DVR If supplied as FAT16 reformat to FAT32 For the highest quality recording it is essential that the Compact Flash card has a su...

Страница 23: ...and return it to normal operation Alternatively you can upload the new configuration by clicking the Write Config button In both cases you MUST remove the USB cable for the Pro DVR to accept the chang...

Страница 24: ...g this button causes the new configuration to be transferred from the PC to the Pro DVR Once the transfer is complete the following dialog box will be displayed The USB cable MUST be disconnected from...

Страница 25: ...ed above see page 18 Exit Clicking this button closes the DVR Configuration Utility If the configuration has been modified you will be prompted to write the new configuration to the Pro DVR System Inf...

Страница 26: ...of the video recorder Video Set up Screen Record Quality Allows you to configure the amount of compression employed by the system The software shows an estimate of the record time at the bottom of th...

Страница 27: ...will play correctly on your video equipment Many DVD players will not play back correctly unless the recordings were made at the highest resolution Video Input Configures the system to either PAL or...

Страница 28: ...ually for each stereo channel You can use Record Bitrate to set the amount of compression applied to the audio signal Set the Audio Input level to match your microphones In most cases Line In is used...

Страница 29: ...en Record When Closed When this mode is selected the Pro DVR will record only when the Record Switch is switched on ie when the contacts on the external switch are closed As soon as the Record Switch...

Страница 30: ...Users Guide Power Control Power Control is not available in the Pro DVR On Screen Display This screen allows you to configure how the date and time will be displayed On Screen Display Screen On Screen...

Страница 31: ...n includes a Stop Log command which will also stop the Pro DVR recording Video Overlay Systems If the Pro DVR is part of a data overlay system that does NOT include a recorder then the VS VSR will nee...

Страница 32: ...that either the VS VSR output or the Pro DVR Record Switch can cause the Pro DVR to start recording To stop the Pro DVR recording both the VS VSR output and the Pro DVR Record Switch must be off to s...

Страница 33: ...at the system can detect that for instance the Engine Speed RPM has fallen to zero and will have sufficient time to stop the Pro DVR from recording before power is removed from the Stack system Failur...

Страница 34: ...need to obtain a plug in for your media player This can often be obtained via the Microsoft Update web site Video will not play back correctly on a DVD player Record Resolution is too low Increase Rec...

Страница 35: ...P or Vista Connection Configuration uploaded from PC via USB cable Recording Media Recording Media Compact Flash Maximum Media size 16 Gbyte Maximum File size 2 Gbyte Larger recordings are automatical...

Страница 36: ...5 6 8 10 Mbps Audio Channels 2 In 2 Out Analogue Input Line level 3 to 30dB Mic level 27 to 60dB Automatic gain control AGC No Microphone bias None Compression format MPEG 1 Layer 2 Real Time Clock P...

Страница 37: ...Appendix A Mounting Template Stack Pro DVR Users Guide 31 Appendix A Mounting Template Use the template on the next page for mounting the Pro DVR Remember to leave room for card insertion and removal...

Страница 38: ...Appendix A Mounting Template 32 Stack Pro DVR Users Guide Compact Flash End M3 x 5 deep 6 places 93mm 47 3mm 68 5mm 140 3mm...

Страница 39: ...1 Out 1 Ext B Ext B 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1500 mm 1300 mm Control Status Harness ST918105 Control MSS 4 P 1 2 3 4 RI RO B GND Record Lamp Record Switch 1 KOhm Resistor 200 mm Pro DVR Input Harness ST9181...

Страница 40: ...Mic R Phono plug Camera 1 CAM Plug Cam B VI 0V Vid I VI 0V 12v Power out 2 1 Power plug Cam B VI 0V 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 VI 0V VI 0V 6 7 8 9 Vid3 I Vid2 I SC I Vid4 I Camera 4 CAM Plug Cam B VI 0V Vid I...

Страница 41: ...USB Data USB V USB Data USB 0V USB Data USB V 1 2 3 4 1000 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm DVR to VS Adapter Harness ST900145 Control Status MSS 4 Plug SW 1 Out 1 Cam B Cam B 1 2 3 4 VS VSR 15 way MIL VGND VID I V...

Страница 42: ...mware From time to Stack may release upgrades to the firmware within your Pro DVR These upgrades can be found on the Stack web site together with instructions detailing how to perform the upgrade We s...

Страница 43: ...lly the FAQ Page If you need a User Guide click on Manuals and Download Support Area You must enter some basic information for Stack s internal use to gain access to downloadable versions of our produ...

Страница 44: ...ll be charged for all services and payment is required before we conduct the inspection On completion of the inspection you will be advised of any work and the costs involved in repairing the goods At...

Страница 45: ...tion Assessment will be conducted We will then contact you to advise the next course of action and will quote on expected duration and cost of repairs where applicable 3 Once we have received your aut...

Страница 46: ...nitial inspection we will quote for the final cost and expected duration of the service and any repair work We will ask you for authorisation to complete the work and request payment If you choose not...

Страница 47: ...a recording 12 power control 24 Pro DVR module 4 read configuration 18 record bitrate 22 record control 23 record quality 20 record start stop 23 record when closed 23 recording lamp 26 resolution 20...

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