Motion Research SportVue MC1 Manual

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Welcome to the SportVue™ Family!

Thank you for purchasing our exciting new product—the only wireless, head-mounted personal

display for the consumer sports market.

Originally developed for racing, by racing enthusiasts, the SportVue MC1 offers a multitude of

possibilities for motorcycle use. SportVue has many advantages over using your motorcycles

regular gauges and was designed with advanced features that can increase your riding performance

and enjoyment:

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An adjustable, easy-to-read LCD focused out at near-infinity

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Speed, gear position and RPM in real-time

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Programmable shift indicator

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Programmable tire size for accurate speed indication

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Unique wireless system for reliable operation

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Patented "break-away" mounting clip

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2-stage low light display booster, using easy-to-find "AAA" batteries

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Unique ambient light system for bright days

For your safety and correct use of our product, we strongly suggest you read these instructions

carefully.

Enjoy the ride!

electronic, photocopying or any other reproduction method is strictly prohibited. This product is protected by US

Patent No. 5,162,828 and international patents and other pending US patents.

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Page 1 Thank you for purchasing our exciting new product—the only wireless, head-mounted personal display for the consumer sports market. Originally developed for racing, by racing enthusiasts, the SportVue MC1 offers a multitude of possibilities for motorcycle use. SportVue has many advantages over using your motorcycles...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Motion Research Corp. page 2 Table of Contents Cautions and Instructions on Use .... 3 SportVue Components......4 HMD Unit..........4 Motorcycle Sending Unit ....... 5 Installation ..........6 Eye Dominance........6 HMD Unit Installation......7 Attachment......... 9 Motorcycle Sending Unit Installation ..9 Training MSU for Your Motorcycle ..
Page 3: Cautions And Instructions On Use
page 3 SportVue Caution! You must attach the SportVue Head Mounted Display Unit (the “HMD ) so its display appears only at the top of your field of view, just below your helmet line. The HMD unit must never obstruct your forward field of view. It cannot be in your straight line of sight.
Page 4: Sportvue Components
A Motorcycle Sending Unit (“MSU Unit”) that mounts on your motorcycle using no permanent fasteners, and includes a universal wiring loom. • The HMD Unit and the MSU Unit together are called a “SportVue MC1” in this owner’s manual. HMD Unit Fig.
Page 5: Motorcycle Sending Unit
page 5 SportVue Motorcycle Sending Unit Fig. 2 Motorcycle Sending Unit The MSU Unit captures speed or RPM data from your motorcycle and calculates gear position based on this information. The MSU Unit processes the data and sends it to the HMD Unit display via a custom wireless link.
Page 6: Installation
Motion Research Corp. page 6 Installation In order to safely use SportVue, you must properly install the HMD Unit and the MSU Unit. The end result should be a HMD Unit that is firmly attached to the visor of your helmet and visible above the line of sight of your dominant eye and a MSU Unit that is firmly attached to your motorcycle.
Page 7: Hmd Unit Installation
page 7 SportVue Install Batteries SportVue uses two “AAA” batteries, which are supplied with the system. For battery installation and replacement, remove the HMD Unit battery cover by sliding the locking tab with your thumb. Insert two AAA batteries. (see fig. 4) Use caution to install batteries in their correct polarity.
Page 8 Motion Research Corp. page 8 6. The bottom of the HMD Unit should be just above your normal field of view while looking out at a road ahead. You should have to barely glance upwards to see the display. 7. Turn the HMD Unit display on (see the “Turning the Unit On” section on page 9 for instructions).
Page 9: Attachment
page 9 SportVue Fig. 6 – Preparing the Visor Attachment 1. Remove the double-sided-tape backing from the clip foot base and carefully place the clip onto the helmet, making sue the inside foot base lip is located on the top edge of the visor. 2.
Page 10 Motion Research Corp. page 10 1. Begin the MSU installation by finding a suitable location for the MSU box on your motorcycle. The recommended location is in the fairing area or near the existing gauges, or under the seat or near the rear of the bike. In either case, the unit should be aligned so that the wires are extending out of the front or back of the MSU unit, not the side.
Page 11 page 11 SportVue 3. Leave the sensor loose on the bracket and find a suitable location for the magnet. The magnet will be bonded onto the brake rotor inside of the actual brake contact surface. WARNING: NEVER BOND THE MAGNET TO THE ACTUAL BRAKING SURFACE OR IN SUCH A WAY AS TO IMPEDE THE BRAKES OPERATIONS.
Page 12 Motion Research Corp. page 12 Fig. 10 Tie-wrap loose wires 7. Next, located the RPM output wire from your bikes camshaft or crankshaft sensor. (See www.sportvue.net Figure #8, below). Please refer to your owner’s manual or additional help in locating this wire. Once located, use one of the “quick tap” connectors provided.
Page 13 page 13 SportVue Fig. 12 - Power and ground wire taps Use the tie wraps provided to tidy up and excess wire back to the connector. Loose wire can get caught and create a safety hazard. Use caution as to not place the wires to close to the chain, sprockets or exhaust pipes and headers.
Page 14: Turning The Unit On
Motion Research Corp. page 14 Turning the HMD Unit On SportVue units have a three-function push button switch on top. • One push of the button turns the HMD Unit display on and the backlight to its brightest setting. This is the recommended setting for situations where bright ambient sunlight does not provide sufficient brightness.
Page 15: Training Msu For Your Motorcycle
The next and final step in the SportVue installation is to “train” the MSU for your particular wheel size and gearing. One of the many features of SportVue MC1 is the ability of the software to “learn” different settings for different motorcycles and allow the user to accurately set tire circumference and therefore allow for an accurate speed reading.
Page 16 Motion Research Corp. page 16 Gear Ratios 10. CAUTION – TRAINING THE MSU FOR GEAR POSITION IS BEST DONE ON A PIT STAND, OUTSIDE AND WITH THE HELP OF A FRIEND. 11. Place your motorcycle on a flat, smooth surface on a secure rear center stand with no obstructions in front of you, in case the bike falls forward.
Page 17: Learning To Use Hmd
page 17 SportVue Once you have run the bike through all of the gears, place the bike back in Neutral and the gear indicator should show begin to show in a few seconds. The unit calculates “N” wheel speed and engine speed to determine gear position, so if the wheel speed sensor is connected to the rear wheel and the wheel is still turning, it may still show the bike in 1 gear even though the bike is actually in neutral.
Page 18: First Ride
If you continue to have problems, contact the FAQ page at When you have finished riding, remove your helmet and turn off your SportVue MC1 HMD Unit. Care and Cleaning Under normal circumstances, a soft cloth—either dry or moistened with water—will clean the HMD Unit and the MSU Unit.
Page 19: Specifications
page 19 SportVue Specifications Display • Focused at 10-12 meters • Custom LCD with bright red/orange characters on a darker background • Scratch-resistant, dual-element, optical quality lens, providing virtual image of display • Includes both ambient backlight and its own LED backlight so bright sunlight cannot wash it out •...
Page 20: Sportvue Registration
Motion Research Corp. page 20 SportVue Registration Please register your SportVue MC1 as soon as you purchase it. Only registered users have the protection of SportVue’s Limited Warrant and 30-day return policy (which is explained below) and access to technical support.
Page 21: Disclaimer Of Warranties
Definitions. For purposes of the sections titled “Disclaimer of Warranties”, “Limitations of Liabilities” and “Disclaimer of Consequential Damages”: 1. the term “Motion Research Corporation” shall be deemed to include Motion Research Corporation, its affiliates and their respective authorized agents, licensees, employees, officers, directors, and agents;...
Page 22: Sportvue End User / Software License Agreement
Your proof of purchase and we will refund the fees you have paid for these items to You. 1. Definitions “SportVue Software” means items of the Software that are identified as being for installation and use on a single desktop computer in conjunction with the SportVue MC1 Product. The SportVue Software is not licensed under this agreement.
Page 23 SportVue MC1 Product including any such SportVue Software and MRC proprietary software products, firmware and data residing on the SportVue MC1 Product at the time of purchase. The term Software includes all such software and data, regardless of the form in which it is provided to You or the form in which You may subsequently use it: however, any Third Party Software, whether or not the Third Party Software accompanies, is provided with or operates in conjunction with the Software and/or any portion of the SportVue System.
Page 24 Subject to the terms and conditions herein, this Agreement grants You a personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non- transferable license to install and use one copy of the Software residing on the SportVue MC1 Product. You may not use or allow the use of the Software other than for Your own internal or personal purposes. This license does not imply any rights to future upgrades or updates of the Software.
Page 25 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in DFARS 227.7202 or in FAR 52.227-19, or their successors as applicable. Contractor is Motion Research Corporation, 1818 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 232, Seattle, Washington, 98109, U.S.A. You hereby agree to indemnify MRC from any claims, actions, liability or expenses (including reasonable lawyers’...
Page 26 MRC arising from or related to Your use of the Software or the SportVue System or any portion thereof (other than such claims that arise solely from the use of the SportVue MC1 Product and/or Software strictly in accordance with the SportVue MC1 Operating Manual provided by MRC with the Products which specifically pertains to such Products).
Page 27 Your direct damages, if any, and without expanding on the specific remedies set out in Section 12 above (i) in no event shall the aggregate liability of MRC exceed the amount paid by You for the SportVue MC1 Product(s), and/or for that portion of the Software (as the case may be) that gave rise to the claim, and (ii) MRC shall only be liable for damages incurred during the period of such failure, delay or nonperformance of the SportVue System.
Page 28 You at the billing address supplied to MRC by You, and addressed to Motion Research Corporation, 1818 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 232, Seattle, Washington, 98109, with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to MRC’s General Counsel: Summit Law Group PLLC, 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98104-2682.
Page 29 page 29 SportVue (d) Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. If You reside in the United States and the Software is shipped or delivered to You in any format in the United States, this Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of Washington. The Parties agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Agreement.