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Racelogic VBOX LITE User Manual

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VIDEO VBOX LITE HARDWARE & SOFTWARE MANUAL
Issue 1
22 December 2009

Table of Contents

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Racelogic VBOX LITE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRacelogic
ModelVBOX LITE
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Quickstart Guide for Video VBOX LITE

Mounting the GPS Antenna

Instructions for mounting the GPS antenna for optimal signal reception.

Connecting Components

Connecting the GPS antenna, power cable, and microphone to the Video VBOX LITE.

Camera and Microphone Setup

Securely attaching cameras and connecting the microphone for audio input.

Initial Setup and Status Indicators

Memory card insertion, satellite lock acquisition, and recording mode.

Important Usage Notes

Critical information on SD card removal, USB cable usage, and mobile phone software.

Software Installation Procedure

Video VBOX LITE Registration

Getting Started with Your Video VBOX LITE

Connections Overview

Details on connecting the power cable and GPS antenna to the unit.

LED Indicator Functions

Explanation of the functionality of each LED on the Video VBOX LITE.

Displaying Data with the OLED Display

VVBL Data Logging

Single CAN Channel Logging

How to log a single CAN parameter and use it in the video overlay.

Lap-Timing Parameters

Using lap-timing parameters for visualization in the video overlay.

Logging Modes and File Management

Supported Logging Modes

Description of the two supported logging modes: Log Only When Moving and Manual Logging.

File Management on SD Card

Details on how the Video VBOX LITE manages files on the SD card.

Logging a CAN Channel

Loading CAN Database via Scene Properties

Loading CAN Database via Element Properties

Advanced CAN Options

CAN Baud Rate Settings

Options for selecting the CAN bus baud rate (125, 250, 500 Kbit, 1 Mbit).

CAN Mode Configuration

Selection of CAN modes: VCI, Racelogic, and Send Acknowledge.

Manual Editing of CAN Parameter Fields

Manually entering CAN parameter info when no database is available.

Assigning CAN Parameters to Elements

Connecting to the Vehicle CAN Bus

Configuring Micro/Mini Input Modules

Selecting Input Module Channels

Choosing channels from input modules for logging within the Video VBOX LITE.

Setting up a MIM for Video VBOX LITE

Creating Start/Finish Lines and Splits

Defining Lines and Splits in VBOX Tools

Steps to define start/finish lines and up to 20 split points using VBOX Tools software.

Creating Circuit Overlays

Creating Overlay Files by Driving

Method for creating circuit overlay files by driving around the circuit.

Displaying DriftBox Parameters

Performing a GPS Engine Coldstart

Starting the Video VBOX LITE Setup Software

The Menu Bar in Setup Software

Elements Menu and Options

Scenes Management

Modifying Scene Properties

Adding Elements to a Scene

Controlling Layers in a Scene

Grouping and Moving Elements/Layers

Saving the Scene

Uploading a Scene to Video VBOX LITE

Downloading a Scene from Video VBOX LITE

Exporting a Scene to a .SCN File

Importing a Scene from a .SCN File

Creating New Elements

Gauge Element

Gauge Creation Process

Steps to create a gauge element, including background and needle setup.

Single Bar Graph Element

Single Bar Graph Creation

Steps to create a single bar graph element.

Using Lap-Timing Parameters in Text Elements

Start/Finish and Splits File

Using the Secondary Display Feature

Saving Newly Created Elements

APPENDIX 1: Basic Gauge Creation Guide

APPENDIX 2: Calculating Scale and Offset of a CAN Parameter

APPENDIX 3: How to Upgrade Video VBOX LITE Firmware

APPENDIX 4: Installing USB Drivers in Vista

APPENDIX 5: Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Locking onto Satellites

Checklist for resolving issues with satellite lock.

GPS Antenna Placement Guidelines

Guidelines for optimal GPS antenna positioning and ground plane.

No USB Communication with PC

Steps to diagnose and resolve USB connection problems.

COM Port Unavailable Issues

Solutions for COM port conflicts or reservations.

Video Data Corruption

Procedures for recovering corrupted video files.

Cannot Open Video File

Ensuring the correct Xvid Codec is installed for video playback.

Continuous Beeping Issues

Troubleshooting continuous beeping due to full SD card or corrupt scenes.

Playback Issues: Audio Only

Ensuring correct video codecs are installed for playback.

No Data Logged to VBO File

Checks for full card, correct logging mode, and button presses.

Video Overlay Issues

Problems with overlay responsiveness or missing elements.

Scene Upload Issues

Troubleshooting scene upload failures and warning beeps.

Video VBOX LITE Not Responding: GPS Coldstart

Hardware and Software Support

CAN Output Details

Connector Assignments

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