Motec HD-VCS Technical Notes

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The HD-VCS camera is connected to the HD-VCS recorder via a high speed data cable. This cable

needs to be treated with care to ensure the maximum performance and picture quality from the

system.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, the cable may be damaged or fitted incorrectly.

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Picture fades to white

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Picture fades to black

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Horizontal line of colour across the image

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Video files that won't play

When fitting the cable to your vehicle please ensure that the cable does not rub on any hard or

sharp edge surfaces as vibrations will cause wear or damage to the cable.

In the majority of installations the cable will need to be routed around or along roll cages. Please

ensure that any bends in the cable are gentle and wide. The radius of any bends should be no

tighter than that of a 50 cent piece (approximately 32mm). Any turns that result in a 90 degree

bend will cause permanent damage to the internal EMI shield of the cable and will make the

system more susceptible to the above mentioned symptoms. Figure 1 shows the correct bend on

the cable. Figure 2 and 3 overleaf show examples of damaged cables from over-bending.

Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written approval from MoTeC Pty Ltd.

CTN0012

HD-VCS Camera Installation Recommendations

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Page 1 28/03/2013 OK/TL Scope The HD-VCS camera is connected to the HD-VCS recorder via a high speed data cable. This cable needs to be treated with care to ensure the maximum performance and picture quality from the system. If you experience any of the following symptoms, the cable may be damaged or fitted incorrectly.
Page 2 MoTeC Pty Ltd CTN0012 HD-VCS Camera Installation Recommendations Figure 2 Figure 3 © Copyright – MoTeC Pty Ltd Page 2 of 4 Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written approval from MoTeC Pty Ltd.
Page 3 (zip) ties then you should ensure that there is no deformation of the cable as shown in Figure 4, unlike Figure 5. Figure 4 Figure 5 © Copyright – MoTeC Pty Ltd Page 3 of 4 Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written approval from MoTeC Pty Ltd.
Page 4 8 show inadequate connector tightening, which will impact the grounding of the EMI shield. Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 © Copyright – MoTeC Pty Ltd Page 4 of 4 Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written approval from MoTeC Pty Ltd.