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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Motorsport DVLs User Guide Part No. ST542113-002...
  • Page 3 Purpose of this User Guide This user guide will help you install and use the Stack DVL. It explains how to set up and configure the system for your application.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards Chapter 6. Configuration PC Connection System Information Video Setup Camera Configuration Audio Setup Advanced AGC Data Recorder Record Control G Sensors Ports Tools Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems Controlling Synchronised Video Manual recording control Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 5 PRO-4 System Harness (ST918118) PRO-4 Monitor Harness (ST918114) PRO-4 Input Harness (ST918107) Power Harness (ST918078) Control / Status Harness (ST918105) Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware Appendix D. Service and Support Stack Web-site Contacting your Dealer Stack Contact Details Index Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    A data overlay feature is available so that date, time and GPS data may be stamped onto the recorded video. Connecting the DVR directly by CAN-bus to a Stack Data System allows up to 128 channels of data, including GPS and the internal 3-axis G sensor channels, to be recorded alongside the video and audio.
  • Page 8 Both models have an A/V output for connection to an external monitor. Recording can be triggered automatically using the built-in 3-axis G sensor, from the Stack MF module or using the included remote control record trigger switch with status LED.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Essential User Information

    Chapter 2. Essential User Information Chapter 2. Essential User Information Please read the important information in this chapter before using the Stack DVL. CLUBMAN-3 DVL Standard Components Quantity Description ST8310 CLUBMAN-3 Module ST918119 CLUBMAN-3 System Harness ST918105 Switch and Lamp Harness...

  • Page 10: Video Standard

    “Format”. Ensure the “File system” is set to “FAT32”, choose the “Quick Format” option and then click “Start” (see page 17). Alternatively click on the “Information” tab in the DVR Configuration Utility and select “Format”. (see page 23) Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 11: Deleting Files

    To restore performance once a recording has been made, transfer the files to your PC‟s hard drive and then perform a format. Ensure any useful recordings have been archived before performing a format. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3. Installation

    The DVL Module Door Catch Flash Card Slot Status Lamp Card Eject Button The Front Panel showing the Card Slot 15-way D Conn AV Jack USB-B CLUBMAN-3 Rear Panel showing the Connectors Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 13 The figures below show the standard electrical connections to the unit. If you are using the DVL 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 14: Clubman-3 Wiring

    CAM plug to BNC and Power leads (ST918106) from your Stack distributor. Connect the Record Switch and Recording Lamp lead to the CTL connector. Extender cables are available from Stack‟s dealers. The Recording Lamp output can be used to drive an input on some other equipment to indicate the DVL is recording.
  • Page 15 Stereo audio monitor outputs are also provided to aid the set- up of the microphone levels (see page 30). Connect the white and red phono plugs to the audio inputs on your monitor or speakers. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 16: Pro-4 Wiring

    If you are using your own cameras, you may need to obtain the optional CAM plug to BNC and Power leads (ST918106) from your Stack dealer. The following connections are optional: If audio recording is required, connect your microphones to the white (left) and red (right) microphone inputs.
  • Page 17 (see page 23). System Harness (red) Connect the Record Switch and Recording Lamp lead to the CTL connector. Extender cables are available from Stack‟s dealers. The Recording Lamp output can be used to drive an input on some other equipment to indicate the DVL is recording.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3. Installation Stereo audio monitor outputs are also provided to aid the set- up of the microphone levels (see page 23). Connect the white and red phono plugs to the audio inputs on your monitor or speakers. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Operation

    Before making a recording, ensure there is enough space available or preferably, clear the Compact Flash card (see page 4). Card space may be checked on a PC or by making a trial recording and viewing the DVL‟s Status Lamp (as described below). Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 20 PC with a suitable Compact Flash card slot card slot. The table below shows the function of the DVL‟s front panel Status Lamp. Green generally indicates the unit is functioning correctly and red indicates a fault or reset condition. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 21 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 DVL User Guide...

  • Page 22: To Play A Recording

    My Computer / Removable Drive DVL Files DVL 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 23: Operation With A New Compact Flash Card

    “My Computer”. If the Compact Flash card was supplied as FAT16, reformat to FAT32 using Explorer‟s format utility to select the File System (see Formatting a Compact Flash Card card below). Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 24: Formatting A Compact Flash Card

    DVL during a recording, it is possible the card may become corrupted or the files could be incomplete. In this case run Windows‟ Scan Disk routine which will help recover any missing data. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 25 To run Scan Disk, right click on the Compact Flash card icon in 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 DVL User Guide...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards

    Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards Motorsport DVLs are compatible with most fast Compact Flash (CF) cards up to 32 Gbytes. Stack recommends Pretec and Sandisk Extreme or Ultra cards as they have been shown to give excellent results in harsh conditions.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Configuration

    Install the DVR Configuration Utility which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the DVL 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 DVL User Guide...

  • Page 28: Factory Reset

    Finally write this default configuration to the DVL using the method outlined above (see page 22). 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 DVL. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 29: System Information

    Click the “Format” button to display the Windows Format dialog box which can be used to format the Compact Flash card (pre-2010 models only). Click the “Upgrade” button to upgrade the firmware in the DVL (see Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware). Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 30: 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 DVL User Guide...

  • Page 31: Video Input

    Compact Flash card. Intra-Frame Only Check this box to enable intra-frame only compression. Video Overlay To configure the video overlay select the Video Setup tab and then click the Overlay button to access the video overlay configuration screen. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 32 Delete key on your keyboard. To delete all the overlay channels click the Delete All button. Only one instance of each channel, except the Text channel, is allowed on the overlay. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 33: Camera Configuration

    Click and drag within the rectangle to select a different part of the camera image. Controls for Border, Mirror and Flip are also located on the right of the configuration screen. Use the “Colour Settings” Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 34 Use the toolbar buttons Send to Back and Bring to Front to arrange how the windows overlap each other. For a quadrant style layout of four equal windows, click the quadrant button on the toolbar as below. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 35 Overlay Background button to use the current composite image as a background for the Overlay configuration screen. Click the OK button when configuration is complete. Then click Write Config. to save the changes to the DVL. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    Set Microphone Bias to On if your microphone requires a bias voltage supply. Uncheck Enable Audio if you do not want to record audio; that will free more space for video recording. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 37: Advanced Agc

    In order to use this screen, Audio must be enabled and AGC checked on the Audio Setup tab (see page 30). Advanced AGC screen Target Level: The desired nominal output level. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 38 3. May be more suitable as the starting point for a condition where noise is relatively large. The following examples can be used as a guide to setting the Advanced AGC parameters :- Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 39: Data Recorder

    This tab allows configuration of data to be recorded from the directly connected sensors (G, GPS etc) and those obtained from the CAN bus. CAN data recording is only available if the CAN bus is enabled on the Ports tab (see page 37). Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 40 Find. Updating the CAN Channels List If using your DVL with a Stack Data Monitoring System (see Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems), the list of channels will be shown on this screen. Whenever you make changes to...

  • Page 41: Record Control

    Read Config. button. Both of these actions will copy the channel list from the DVL into the Utility. If you made changes to the channels used by the Stack Data Monitoring System, those changes will be shown in the Data Recording pane.

  • Page 42: Recording Mode

    Select between Normal and Event recording. Event recording allows recording to be triggered by an external event such as a switch changing state or a signal from a connected Stack Data Monitoring System. Triggering Set the approximate length of recording before and after an event using the pre-trigger and post-trigger period controls.

  • Page 43: G Sensors

    This configuration screen allows you to set-up recording control on the G sensors and to specify the orientation of the DVL in relation to the vehicle it is fitted to. Ports The Ports tab allows configuration of the GPS and CAN connections. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 44 CAN Bus Recording Control and Video Synchronisation These are PINCODE enabled features. Please see PINCODE Authorisation below. After successful authorisation, the CAN bus may be enabled. Video synchronisation requires the Enable PTS output to be checked. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 45: Tools

    Chapter 6. Configuration Recording control via a Stack Multi-Function module requires Control Recording to be checked. If using Stack modules, select the correct message protocol for your system and the 1Mb/s communication rate. The ST800 protocol supports most Stack Motorsport systems and the ST900 protocol supports most Engineering systems.

  • Page 46: Pincode Authorisation

    Chapter 6. Configuration PINCODE Authorisation Enter your supplied PINCODE exactly as it appears on your packing list, then click Write Config to store the configuration to the DVL. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 7. Video And Data Systems

    Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems The DVL has a built-in CAN interface, enabling connection to any Stack Display or Logging System, to provide synchronous data and video recording. Data from the Stack system, the internal 3-axis G-sensor and the optional GPS...

  • Page 48: Manual Recording Control

    Additionally, recording can be initiated using the DVL Record Switch. Setting the DVL Record Switch to On will cause video recording to start. To stop the DVL recording the Record Switch must be set to Off. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 49: Recording Lamp

    Recommended Vehicle System Power connections Power for the Stack synchronised video logging system must be connected to a permanent power supply such as the Master switch and not to the switched Ignition supply. This arrangement allows the engine to be switched off before the power to the Stack system.
  • Page 50 If you haven‟t recorded any data, all you need do is copy the video files to your hard disk for viewing with a media player. However, if you have recorded synchronised data, you need to download that to Stack‟s DataPro analysis software. Start DataPro, select DVL Download from...
  • Page 51 Normally video files will be deleted from the CF card but, if you would prefer not to do that, uncheck the “Erase video...” box. It is good practice to delete video files after copying them so that your CF card is ready to make new recordings. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 52: Chapter 8. Troubleshooting

    DVR Configuration picture is video of the same Utility which shows incomplete or has standard as the how DVL is configured extra lines. video source and the standard of the (NTSC or PAL). video source. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 9. Specifications

    PC FAT32 Recording Control Record switch TTL Compatible with 22K pull up to 5.0 volts. Status Lamp (internal) Bi-colour green/red Recording Lamp output Open collector (50 volt max) Power on to recording delay < 20 seconds Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 54 0 to 70ºC (32 to 160ºF) Sealing : CLUBMAN-3 CF door only PRO-4 Waterproof Specification is for DVL only. When combined with a CF card, the specifications will be reduced to the lesser of the two. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Mounting Template

    Appendix A. Mounting Template Appendix A. Mounting Template Use the template on the next page for mounting the DVL. Remember to leave room for card insertion and removal. Stack DVL User Guide...
  • Page 56 Appendix A. Mounting Template 68.5m m Compac t Flash View from above M3 x 5m m deep 6 plac es underneath Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams

    2.1 Power plug Cam B+ Cam B+ CAN Lo 15-way D Control/Status MSS 4 Plug DL Input (GPS) MSS 4 Plug CAN Lo CAN Hi Power In & CAN MSS 4 Plug Ext B+ Ext B- Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 58: Pro-4 System Harness (St918118)

    Right Audio Out USB Data + Phono Plug 1000 mm USB 0V (red) USB +V Audio-Right 1000 mm Vid-0v USB +V Audio-0v USB Data - USB Data + AS 9-way USB 0V (blue) USB “A” Plug Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 59: Pro-4 Input Harness (St918107)

    Cam B+ VI-0V Camera 3 CAM Plug Vid-I VI-0V Cam B+ VI-0V Camera 4 CAM Plug Vid-I VI-0V Power Harness (ST918078) CAN Hi CAN Lo Ext B+ Ext B+ Ext B- Ext B- MSS 4 Receptacle Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 60: Control / Status Harness (St918105)

    Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams Control / Status Harness (ST918105) 200 mm Record Switch Record Lamp 1 KOhm Resistor Control MSS 4 Receptacle Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix C. Upgrading The Firmware

    Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware From time to time Stack may release upgrades to the firmware within your DVL. These can be found on the Stack web-site which we suggest you visit occasionally to find out if an upgrade is available.
  • Page 62 LED shows green. Removing power during the upgrade process may need the unit to be returned to Stack for reprogramming. 12. Reconnect the DVL to your computer via the USB lead. 13. Confirm on the Information tab within the Configuration Utility that the DVL software version number has changed.
  • Page 63 Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware 14. If you previously saved your configuration, reload it by clicking the Import button. Once loaded, click Write Config. to upload it to the upgraded DVL. Stack DVL User Guide...

  • Page 64: Appendix D. Service And Support

    Stack product. 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 Video Systems and then Customer Support. Finally select Where to buy.

  • Page 65: Service Enquiries

    Your Dealer will help you locate those numbers. Service Enquiries If you or your 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...
  • Page 66 3. At the time of shipping you should arrange to make payment via your dealer for the initial inspection fee. 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.

  • Page 67: Stack Contact Details

    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 68: Index

    18 service and support, 58 DVL module, 6 service enquiries, 59 exit utility, 22 specifications, 47 factory reset, 22 Stack contact details, 61 firmware upgrade, 55 Stack web-site, 58 frequently asked questions, 58 triggering, 36 front panel, 6 troubleshooting, 46...
  • Page 69 Index Stack DVL User Guide...

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