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- Page 1 ST8382 Pro DVR Users Guide Part No. ST542102-001...
- Page 3 Preface Preface Congratulations Thank you for choosing the Stack ST8382 Pro DVR. This solid-state recorder will give you many opportunities to make video recordings in environments where ordinary video recorders cannot be used. Purpose of this manual This manual will help you install and use the Stack ST8382 Pro DVR.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
System Information Video Setup Audio Setup Record Control On-Screen Display Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems Synchronised Video Logger Systems Video Overlay Systems Manual recording control Recording Lamp Recommended Vehicle System Power connections Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 5 Pro-4 DVR Input Harness (ST918106) Pro DVR Monitor Harness (ST918103) DVR to VS Adapter Harness (ST900145) Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware Appendix D. Service and Support Stack Web-site Contacting your Dealer Stack Contact Details Index Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
The Pro DVR is part of Stack's second generation video recorder range. It has the same high quality, reliability and compact design of the original Stack DVR, but at a price and specification chosen specially with motorsport in mind. Laptop* with Configuration Software... -
Page 8: Chapter 2. Essential User Information
The Pro DVR is supplied with the following standard components (Pro-4 DVR in brackets): Quantity Description ST8382 Pro DVR (ST8383 Pro-4 DVR) Pro DVR System Harness (ST918101) (red) Pro DVR Monitor Harness (ST918103) (blue) Pro DVR Input Harness (ST918102) (yellow) or... -
Page 9: Playing A Recording
“Start” (see page 13). Deleting Files Once a recording has been made, transfer the files to your PC’s hard drive and then perform a reformat. Ensure any useful recordings have been archived before performing a reformat. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 10: Chapter 3. Installation
Water-tight Door The Pro DVR Module Door Catch Flash Card Slot Status Lamp Card Eject Button The Front Panel showing the Card Slot System Input Monitor (red) (yellow) (blue) The Rear Panel showing the Connectors Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 11: Standard Wiring Harnesses
The figure below shows the standard electrical connections to the unit. If you are using the Pro DVR with a Stack Video Overlay system, an adapter harness is available for that system. The differences are described at the end of this chapter. Please contact your Stack distributor if you need to purchase the adapter wiring harness. - Page 12 The power plug supplies a regulated 12 volts up to a maximum of 0.5 amps (Pro-4 1.0 amps). If the current required is greater than that, you must provide a Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 13: Video Overlay Wiring Harnesses
Video Overlay Wiring Harnesses If connection of the Pro DVR to a Stack Video Overlay system is required, an adapter harness can be supplied for Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 14 Chapter3. Installation that purpose. This harness allows direct connection between the Pro DVR and a Stack VS/VSR Module. With this harness the signal 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.
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Page 15: Chapter 4. Operation
Status Lamp (as described below). To start recording close the Record Switch. Once recording, the Recording Lamp will illuminate and the Status Lamp will flash green for 3 seconds with a mark space ratio showing the capacity remaining: Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 16 PC with a suitable Compact Flash card slot card slot. The table below shows the function of the Pro DVR’s front panel Status Lamp. Green generally indicates the unit is functioning correctly and red indicates a fault or reset condition. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
- Page 17 0.3 sec on : 2.7 off. Recording, No Video Fast flashing green / red Recording but video is not present, audio only is being recorded. Resetting or Busy Static red System reset / preparing to record or card format. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 18: To Play A Recording
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 starting from zero, eg, “STACK24.MPG”. With a standard Windows configuration, they will be seen as media files (see above). -
Page 19: Operation With A New Compact Flash Card
“My Computer”. If the Compact Flash card was supplied as FAT16, reformat to FAT32 using Windows XP or Vista’s format utility to select the File System (see Formatting a Compact Flash card below). Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 20: Formatting A Compact Flash Card
In summary, to keep your Compact Flash card in good condition, do not delete files. Remove files for archiving and then reformat the Compact Flash card as described above. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 21: Corrupted Compact Flash Cards
My Computer and select “Properties”. Select the “Tools” tab and, under “Error-checking”, click “Check Now”. The Check Disk dialog will now be shown. Check “Automatically fix file system errors” and click the “Start” button. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 22: Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards
Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards The Pro DVR is compatible with most fast Compact Flash (CF) cards up to 16 Gbytes. Stack recommends Pretec and Sandisk Extreme or Ultra cards as they have been shown to give excellent results in harsh conditions. -
Page 23: Chapter 6. Configuration
Install the DVR Configuration Utility which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the Pro DVR system. Once installed, connect the USB cable to a USB port on the Run the DVR Configuration Utility on the PC. System Connection Screen Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 24 Clicking this button causes the Pro DVR to reset back to its manufacturing default settings. It should only be necessary to do this in the unlikely event that the Pro DVR’s internal set-up has become corrupted. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 25: System Information
This screen shows the serial numbers of the Pro DVR and the DVR Configuration Utility software. System Information Screen If a Compact Flash card is fitted, this screen will show details of the card including an indication of the amount of space which has been used. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 26: Video Setup
Record Resolution Allows you to adjust the resolution of the recordings to those shown in the table below. The software shows an estimate of the record time at the bottom of the screen, depending upon resolution. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 27 Configures the system to either Composite or S-Video. Only the Composite input is available on the Pro DVR. High Quality VBR This option is used to enable Variable Bit Rate support. Variable Bit Rate is not available on the Pro DVR. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 28: Audio Setup
Line In is used for powered microphones and Mic level for un-powered microphones. Automatic Gain Control is not available in the Pro DVR. Uncheck Enable Audio if you do not want to record audio; that will free more space for video recording. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 29: Record Control
Switch is switched off, (contacts opened) the Pro DVR stops recording. Record Start / Record Stop Record Start / Record Stop is not available in the Pro DVR. Triggered Recording Triggered Recording is not available in the Pro DVR. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 30: On-Screen Display
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 Display is not available in the Pro DVR. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 31: Chapter 7. Video And Data Systems
Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems The Pro DVR may be supplied as part of a Stack Video Logger System: Synchronised Video Logger Systems When using these systems, the control of the Pro DVR recording mode is automatic. -
Page 32: Manual Recording Control
Video Controller. Recommended Vehicle System Power connections Power for the Stack Video/Data System and Pro DVR must be connected to the Master switch supply and not to the switched Ignition supply. This arrangement allows the Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 33 Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems 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.
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Page 34: Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
Utility which shows incomplete or has same standard as how the Pro DVR is extra lines. the video source configured and the (NTSC or PAL). standard of the video source. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 35: Chapter 9. Specifications
Open collector (12 volt max) Power on to recording delay < 20 seconds Switch to recording delay < 0.1 seconds Video lost between files < 2 seconds Video lost at power failure < 20 seconds Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 36 NTSC Full (D1) 720 x 576 720 x 480 Medium (2/3 D1) 480 x 576 480 x 480 Small (1/2 D1) 352 x 576 352 x 480 Smallest (SIF) 352 x 288 352 x 240 Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 37: Appendix A. Mounting Template
Appendix A. Mounting Template 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. Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... - Page 38 Appendix A. Mounting Template 68.5mm Compact Flash M3 x 5 deep 6 places Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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Page 39: Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams
Vid-I VI-0V INPUT Vid-I 200 mm Mic-R Cam B+ Phono plug VI-0V Mic-R VI-0V Mic-L 200 mm AS 5-way Mic-L (yellow) Phono plug VI-0V 500 mm Cam B+ 12v Power out 2.1 Power plug VI-0V Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 40: Pro-4 Dvr Input Harness (St918106)
2.1 Power plug VI-0V 1800 mm Cam B+ VI-0V Camera 2 CAM Plug Vid-I VI-0V 1800 mm Cam B+ VI-0V Camera 3 CAM Plug Vid-I VI-0V 1800 mm Cam B+ VI-0V Camera 4 CAM Plug Vid-I VI-0V Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 41: Pro Dvr Monitor Harness (St918103)
Cam B- Video In CAM Skt 250 mm 1250 mm SW-1 SW-1 Control/Status Out-1 Out-1 MSS 4 Plug Cam B+ Cam B+ Cam B- Cam B- Control/Status MSS 4 Skt VGND VS/VSR 15-way MIL VID-I VID-O Stack Pro DVR Users Guide... -
Page 42: Appendix C. Upgrading The Firmware
Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware 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. -
Page 43: Appendix D. Service And Support
Troubleshooting sections. If you still have questions, please contact your Dealer. Contacting your Dealer For a current list of dealers, log-on to the Stack web-site, click on Motorsport Division and then the Where to buy tab and select the Distributors menu. - Page 44 This information will help your Dealer ensure your enquiry is handled in an efficient manner. Service Enquiries If you or the Dealer have identified a fault with your Stack equipment, it is possible to return the goods for inspection. Your dealer will help you with this. Before returning your equipment, please be aware that: •...
- Page 45 Your goods must be returned to Stack’s factory in the UK. The inspection and service process is explained below: 1. On receipt your goods will undergo an initial inspection by one of our engineers.
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Page 46: Stack Contact Details
Note: A small number of sensors can be serviced or repaired. Your dealer can advise which sensors are serviceable. Loan/Replacement equipment – Stack operate a return to base service and repair policy. We do not offer an advance exchange or loan scheme. -
Page 47: Index
24 video logger, 25 Pro DVR module, 4 video setup, 20 read configuration, 18 video source, 21 record bitrate, 22 wiring harness, 33 record control, 23 wiring harnesses, 5 record quality, 20 write configuration, 18 Stack Pro DVR Users Guide...
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