DATASHEET
PART 18207
MoTeC-Finland
HD-VCS KIT
AJL-Engineering
Tel. +358 400 645 183
M-Data
Tel. 358 40 54 66 020
www.motec.fi
* Camera mounting bracket sold separately.
MoTeC brings true high definition video to motorsport
with its new High Definition Video Capture System.
The HD-VCS is a compact and lightweight recording
unit that provides superior quality video with
numerous features designed specifically for the racing
environment.
KIT CONTENTS
• HD-VCS Recorder (18207C)
• Camera (18208)
• Microphone (18209)
FEATURES
• HD-VCS Camera Loom, 2 metres (61237)
• Genuine high definition with 1080p @ 30 frames per second
• HD-VCS Power and Communications Loom, 2 metres (61243)
• Automatic Start/Stop, eliminating the need for drivers to turn
it on
• 32GB SD Card (61241)
• Uses vehicle power - no batteries to recharge
• Live gauges automatically recorded on the video
• Over 5 hours recording at 1080p
Roll Cage Camera Mounting Bracket (65076)
HD-VCS Camera Loom, 4 metres (61238)
HD-VCS Camera Loom Extension, 2 metres (61239)
• Records to removable storage up to 32GB
Replacement HD-VCS Camera Lens Cover (61242)
• Video can be played directly from the card
• Automatic CAN synchronisation with data in i2.
This feature will be available later in 2013.
As new features are introduced, the system can be easily
upgraded with software updates.
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Accessories
SPECIFICATIONS
Communications
CAN 1 Mbit/sec
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Power supply
COMPATIBILITY
Operating voltage (from vehicle): 12 to 24V
Operating temperature
• MoTeC Data Loggers: CDL3, SDL, SDL3, ADL, ADL2, ADL3 and
ACL
Internal: -20°C to 70°C
• MoTeC M1 Series ECUs (depending on Package)
Recording formats
The HD-VCS can be used standalone, but no data will be overlaid
onto video footage.
1080p: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
Physical
CONNECTOR AND PINOUT
Case size (mm): 85.2 x 65 x 25
Power/Communications — 5 pin Binder Connector.
Case material: anodized aluminum
Recording media: removable 32GB SD Card
Pin
Name
Function
Wire Colour
Weight: 155gms (unit only)
1
Bat+
Battery positive
Red
2
CAN HI
CAN High
White
3
CAN LO
CAN Low
Green
4
Bat-
Battery negative
Black
On-screen data overlay
Depending on installed sensors, data can be overlaid on the video
image. Channels are overlaid by selecting from supplied gauge
sets.
5
Not connected
DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING
Measurements in mm.
Camera
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CAN Communications Template
USAGE GUIDELINES
The Communications template is different from earlier VCS
templates and is called HD VCS Transmit. This template is
included with the latest versions of Dash Manager products. If you
don't have a copy of this template with your current version of
Dash Manager, contact your MoTeC dealer for the latest version.
To transmit the required channels to the HD-VCS from the MoTeC
Dash, add the HD VCS Transmit template into the appropriate
CAN bus on your Dash configuration. Ensure that all channels
being sent are being generated. If a channel needs to be sent to
the dash, but isn't being generated by your configuration, set the
channel up as a constant, as shown in the example below.
Operation and indicators
➩ Never remove the SD Card if the LED is either ON or flashing.
This can corrupt the card and cause video loss. Always power
OFF the unit before removing the SD Card.
To insert the SD Card, push in with your finger until locked in
place. To remove, push and release to pop the card out. Do not
use a mechanical instrument, such as a pen or screwdriver to
insert or remove the card as this may cause damage.
The LED indicates the status as described below.
State
LED
Powering ON or powering OFF
ON solid for a few seconds
Powered up, ready to record, but
not yet recording
Flashes ON for 0.2 of a second and OFF
for 3 seconds
Powered up and currently recording
Flashes ON and OFF for 0.5 of a second
Recording Modes
Changing Recording Modes
The HD-VCS can record with live gauges overlaid onto the video.
In this mode, the values of the gauges are transmitted by a
MoTeC Dash Logger to the HD-VCS using a standard CAN
Communications template that is provided with the Dash Manager
software. See the CAN Communications Template section.
There are two recording modes, the resolution and control for
each mode is described in the following table.
The 32GB SD Card supplied with the HD-VCS unit contains all files
required to change the recording modes. The SD Card contains
three folders, these are:
Recording
Resolution
CAN and
Gauges
Start and Stop Recording
Transmit — the folder used to update the HD-VCS flash memory.
1900 x 1080p *
CAN OFF
Gauges OFF
Starts recording when powered ON
Stops recording when powered OFF
1280 x 720p
CAN ON
Gauges ON
Starts recording when:
Engine RPM > 2000
OR
Ground speed > 40
.
Stops recording when:
Engine RPM = 0 for 20 seconds
AND
Ground speed = 0 for 20 seconds
720p CAN start OSD on — contains all files required for 720p
and live gauges.
1080p 12v start OSD off — contains all files required for 1080p
and no gauges.
* This is the default recording mode installed in the unit's flash
memory.
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To change from 1080p to 720p:
To change from 720p to 1080p:
1. Remove the SD Card from the HD-VCS unit and place it into a
SD Card reader on a PC.
1. Remove the SD Card from the HD-VCS unit and place it into a
SD Card reader on a PC.
2. Open the card and navigate into the 720p CAN start OSD on
folder.
2. Open the card and navigate into the 1080p 12v start OSD
off folder.
3. Select all files in the folder and copy them.
3. Select all files in the folder and copy them.
4. Navigate back into the root directory and then into the Transit
folder.
4. Navigate back into the root directory and then into the Transit
folder.
5. Paste all files into the Transit folder.
5. Paste all files into the Transit folder.
6. Eject the card from the SD Card reader and place it back into
the HD-VCS unit.
6. Eject the card from the SD Card reader and place it back into
the HD-VCS unit.
7. Power the unit ON and it will automatically load the new
settings into the HD-VCS flash memory.
7. Power the unit ON and it will automatically load the new
settings into the HD-VCS flash memory.
➩ If you inadvertently delete folders or files from your SD Card,
the folders can be downloaded from the Software Release
section of the MoTeC website.
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