View Lap Times
The VBOX Mini LapTimer will store all the lap times from your current session (maximum of 99 lap times). The lap times will be cleared when you set a new start line or when the lap timing data is reset.
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Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Lap Times and go back to the main menu.
View Lap Times
The VBOX Mini LapTimer will store all the lap times from your current session (maximum of 99 lap times). The lap times will be cleared when you set a new start line or when the lap timing data is reset.
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Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Lap Times and go back to the main menu.
Clear Lap Times
Selecting this option will wipe all stored lap times from the unit’s memory. It will automatically take you back to the main menu after clearing the history.
Clear Lap Times
Selecting this option will wipe all stored lap times from the unit’s memory. It will automatically take you back to the main menu after clearing the history.
Select Track
VBOX Mini LapTimer is pre-loaded with a track database that contains the start/finish coordinates for more than 800 tracks worldwide. You can find a list of the included tracks in the circuit database section of our website.
When the unit has acquired satellites, it will check the GPS location against Racelogic’s track map database and load the available layouts.
You must use this menu option to select the layout you are driving to allow the VBOX Mini LapTimer to load the correct start/finish line.
If there are no start/finish lines available for your location, you can set them manually or load them from an .SPL file.
Select Track
VBOX Mini LapTimer is pre-loaded with a track database that contains the start/finish coordinates for more than 800 tracks worldwide. You can find a list of the included tracks in the circuit database section of our website.
When the unit has acquired satellites, it will check the GPS location against Racelogic’s track map database and load the available layouts.
You must use this menu option to select the layout you are driving to allow the VBOX Mini LapTimer to load the correct start/finish line.
If there are no start/finish lines available for your location, you can set them manually or load them from an .SPL file.
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Press the OK button with this line centered to exit the Track List and go back to the main menu.
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Press the OK button with this line centered to exit the Track List and go back to the main menu.
Logging Options
In this sub-menu, you can configure how VBOX Mini LapTimer’s logging is triggered. There are three logging options.
Note: You cannot configure logging mode when the Mini LapTimer is used as an OLED. In this case you need to do the configuration in the connected unit’s software e.g. Video VBOX Setup or or VBOX Video Setup.
Logging Options
In this sub-menu, you can configure how VBOX Mini LapTimer’s logging is triggered. There are three logging options.
Note: You cannot configure logging mode when the Mini LapTimer is used as an OLED. In this case you need to do the configuration in the connected unit’s software e.g. Video VBOX Setup or or VBOX Video Setup.
Log Mode
You can define the mode and speed that triggers the start and stop of logging.
Press the OK button to enter the selection menu and use the arrow buttons to select the mode you want to use. Press the OK button again to confirm your selection or wait until it
Log Mode
You can define the mode and speed that triggers the start and stop of logging.
Press the OK button to enter the selection menu and use the arrow buttons to select the mode you want to use. Press the OK button again to confirm your selection or wait until it
Moving
Logging when moving means that the Mini LapTimer starts logging when it detects movement.
Manual
Always
Min Speed
Press the OK button to change the minimum speed. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the value. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the minimum speed value. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected value.
The default Min Speed is 10 km/h.
Min Speed
Press the OK button to change the minimum speed. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the value. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the minimum speed value. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected value.
The default Min Speed is 10 km/h.
Stop Delay
Press the OK button to change the logging delay time. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the value. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the logging delay time. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected time.
The default stop delay is 3 s.
Stop Delay
Press the OK button to change the logging delay time. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the value. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the logging delay time. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected time.
The default stop delay is 3 s.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Logging Options and go back to the main menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Logging Options and go back to the main menu.
Predictive Settings
Predictive Settings
Delta V
This range setting affects the sensitivity of the Delta-V LEDs. You can choose between 2 km/h, 5 km/h and 10 km/h – the default setting is 0 - 5 km/h.
Press the OK button when this setting is highlighted to cycle through the different speed range options. Press one of the arrow buttons to save the displayed speed range an go back to the Predictive Settings.
Note: if the VBOX Mini LapTimer is set to show speed in mph or knots, these values are the direct equivalents of the 3 km/h values.
You can find more information on how this range affects the LEDs in the Delta-V LEDs section.
Delta V
This range setting affects the sensitivity of the Delta-V LEDs. You can choose between 2 km/h, 5 km/h and 10 km/h – the default setting is 0 - 5 km/h.
Press the OK button when this setting is highlighted to cycle through the different speed range options. Press one of the arrow buttons to save the displayed speed range an go back to the Predictive Settings.
Note: if the VBOX Mini LapTimer is set to show speed in mph or knots, these values are the direct equivalents of the 3 km/h values.
You can find more information on how this range affects the LEDs in the Delta-V LEDs section.
ComboG Mode
When you have selected this mode, the Mini LapTimer shows combined g information via the LEDs while also showing Delta-T information on the display. It encourages you to truly push your car at braking points and turns to improve lap times.
This mode is disabled by default.
ComboG Mode
When you have selected this mode, the Mini LapTimer shows combined g information via the LEDs while also showing Delta-T information on the display. It encourages you to truly push your car at braking points and turns to improve lap times.
This mode is disabled by default.
Max braking G
You can set the maximum braking g indicated by the LEDs (max is 1.9 g), by pressing the OK button. Each press will add 0.1 g to the value. Press one of the arrow buttons to save the displayed value and move to the next setting.
Default is 1.0.
Max cornering G
You can set the maximum cornering g indicated by the LEDs (max is 1.9 g), by pressing the OK button. Each press will add 0.1 g to the value. Press one of the arrow buttons to save the displayed value and move to the next setting.
Default is 1.0.
LED Min. %
You can configure the minimum percentage for the LED to set when the LED colours appear. Press the OK button to change the percentage. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the number. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the percentage. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected value.
You can find more information on how this mode affects the LEDs, in the Combo G LEDs section.
Default is 50%.
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Save Ref. Lap
This setting allows you to save a reference lap for future use. Insert an SD card into the VBOX Mini LapTimer and use the menu options shown below.
Note: The vehicle must be stationary to make this transfer.
When you have selected this, the "SAVE COMPLETE" message confirms that the lap has been saved successfully. The saved data will be stored on the SD card as LAP.REF in the ‘Data’ folder.
Save Ref. Lap
This setting allows you to save a reference lap for future use. Insert an SD card into the VBOX Mini LapTimer and use the menu options shown below.
Note: The vehicle must be stationary to make this transfer.
When you have selected this, the "SAVE COMPLETE" message confirms that the lap has been saved successfully. The saved data will be stored on the SD card as LAP.REF in the ‘Data’ folder.
Load Ref. Lap
To load a reference lap stored from a previous session, save the desired file onto an SD card and load the card into the VBOX Mini LapTimer. You can name the file anything you want, however, you must save it in the 'Data' folder. Only one .REF file should be present in this folder at all times.
Note: The vehicle must be stationary to make this transfer.
Reference laps will be reset either when you set a new start/finish or when you select the ‘reset lap timing data’ option from the lap timing menu.
Load Ref. Lap
To load a reference lap stored from a previous session, save the desired file onto an SD card and load the card into the VBOX Mini LapTimer. You can name the file anything you want, however, you must save it in the 'Data' folder. Only one .REF file should be present in this folder at all times.
Note: The vehicle must be stationary to make this transfer.
Reference laps will be reset either when you set a new start/finish or when you select the ‘reset lap timing data’ option from the lap timing menu.
Min Laptime
This setting allows you to set a minimum time for laps, making shorter laps invalid. Invalid laps will not be counted in the lap count, appear in the lap times or used as a reference lap.
Press the OK button to change the minimum lap time. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the number. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the minimum time. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected value.
The default setting is 00:20.
Min Laptime
This setting allows you to set a minimum time for laps, making shorter laps invalid. Invalid laps will not be counted in the lap count, appear in the lap times or used as a reference lap.
Press the OK button to change the minimum lap time. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the number. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the minimum time. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected value.
The default setting is 00:20.
Fixed Lap Mode
Press the OK button to toggle between the available settings:
Fix Current and Fix Stored.
This setting controls the function of the OK button when you are using the Predictive Lap Timing display mode.
Fixed Lap Mode
Press the OK button to toggle between the available settings:
Fix Current and Fix Stored.
This setting controls the function of the OK button when you are using the Predictive Lap Timing display mode.
Fix Current
When you have selected this option, pressing the OK button while in Predictive Lap Timing mode sets the currently driven lap as the fixed reference lap once the lap is completed.
Note - if you choose to fix the current lap, this should override any Minimum Lap Time setting as you are making the decision to set the current and full lap as the reference.Fix Stored
When you have selected this option, pressing the OK button while in Predictive Lap Timing mode sets the reference lap that is currently stored in the memory as the fixed reference.
Fix Stored is the default setting.
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Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Predictive Lap Timing Settings and go back to the main menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Predictive Lap Timing Settings and go back to the main menu.
Lap Timing Menu
Lap Timing Menu
Set Start & Splits
When you press the OK button a new start/finish point is set. After this, the VBOX Mini LapTimer will display “Set split 1”. Press the OK button to confirm the set split and▼to skip to additional split points, Finish line and back. If a new start/finish or split line is set then the lap count, best lap, and all the best split time values will be reset automatically.
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Set Start & Splits
When you press the OK button a new start/finish point is set. After this, the VBOX Mini LapTimer will display “Set split 1”. Press the OK button to confirm the set split and▼to skip to additional split points, Finish line and back. If a new start/finish or split line is set then the lap count, best lap, and all the best split time values will be reset automatically.
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Clear Start & Splits
Press the OK button to delete the saved start line and gates.
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Clear Start & Splits
Press the OK button to delete the saved start line and gates.
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Reset L/T Data
When you highlight this option, pressing the OK button will reset the stored reference lap, lap count, and all lap times. This option fully resets predictive lap timing mode.
Reset L/T Data
When you highlight this option, pressing the OK button will reset the stored reference lap, lap count, and all lap times. This option fully resets predictive lap timing mode.
Save gates
You can load or save Start/Finish, split, or finish lines on the VBOX Mini LapTimer. You can create or use these files in the Circuit Tools software package.
To save the lines you have created:
- Make sure that the SD card is inserted and that the vehicle is stationary.
- Press the MENU button to enter the Lap timing menu.
- Highlight the SAVE GATES TO CARD option and press the OK button to confirm.
Note: The file will be saved as GATES.SPL in the Data folder.
Save gates
You can load or save Start/Finish, split, or finish lines on the VBOX Mini LapTimer. You can create or use these files in the Circuit Tools software package.
To save the lines you have created:
- Make sure that the SD card is inserted and that the vehicle is stationary.
- Press the MENU button to enter the Lap timing menu.
- Highlight the SAVE GATES TO CARD option and press the OK button to confirm.
Note: The file will be saved as GATES.SPL in the Data folder.
Load gates
To Load lines you have created:
- Make sure that the SD card is inserted, with the Splits file saved as GATES.SPL in the data folder, and that the vehicle is stationary.
- Press the MENU button to enter the Lap timing menu.
- Highlight the LOAD GATES FROM CARD option and press the OK button to confirm.
Load gates
To Load lines you have created:
- Make sure that the SD card is inserted, with the Splits file saved as GATES.SPL in the data folder, and that the vehicle is stationary.
- Press the MENU button to enter the Lap timing menu.
- Highlight the LOAD GATES FROM CARD option and press the OK button to confirm.
Load Tracks Data
If we release an updated track database file for the VBOX Mini LapTimer, this option will load it from the SD card. You can find more information on this here.
Load Tracks Data
If we release an updated track database file for the VBOX Mini LapTimer, this option will load it from the SD card. You can find more information on this here.
Display Time
This setting lets you to set how long the split time is shown on the display when you cross a split line or the start/finish line. You have a choice of 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s or 20 s. The default setting is 5 s.
Highlight Display Time, and use the OK button to cycle through the options. Press one of the arrow buttons to move away from the setting and save the selected time.
Display Time
This setting lets you to set how long the split time is shown on the display when you cross a split line or the start/finish line. You have a choice of 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s or 20 s. The default setting is 5 s.
Highlight Display Time, and use the OK button to cycle through the options. Press one of the arrow buttons to move away from the setting and save the selected time.
Split to Split Time
When you select this option the calculated split times will be split to split and not accumulative from the start of the lap.
This is disabled by default.
Split to Split Time
When you select this option the calculated split times will be split to split and not accumulative from the start of the lap.
This is disabled by default.
Rolling Lap Time
Selecting this function will show you a continuously counting lap time which briefly freezes as you cross the start/finish line.
This is enabled by default.
Rolling Lap Time
Selecting this function will show you a continuously counting lap time which briefly freezes as you cross the start/finish line.
This is enabled by default.
One Shot Mode
When you enable One Shot Mode, the unit will start timing when it detects movement after being stationary for more than 10 seconds. This will automatically reset when you come to a stop. After being stationary for 2 seconds, the screen counts down from 5 and will then show ARMED – Start when ready.
If you pull away before number 1 is displayed on the screen, nothing will change. During or after number 1 is displayed, the lap time measurement will start if you pull away. If a lap had been running up to this point, that time will be discarded.
After it has detected correct movement and a one-shot start has begun, you cannot trigger a normal start/finish line for 3 seconds.
This is disabled by default.
One Shot Mode
When you enable One Shot Mode, the unit will start timing when it detects movement after being stationary for more than 10 seconds. This will automatically reset when you come to a stop. After being stationary for 2 seconds, the screen counts down from 5 and will then show ARMED – Start when ready.
If you pull away before number 1 is displayed on the screen, nothing will change. During or after number 1 is displayed, the lap time measurement will start if you pull away. If a lap had been running up to this point, that time will be discarded.
After it has detected correct movement and a one-shot start has begun, you cannot trigger a normal start/finish line for 3 seconds.
This is disabled by default.
Gate Width
Press the OK button to change the gate width. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the number. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the width of the gate. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected distance.
The default width is 25 m.
Gate Width
Press the OK button to change the gate width. You will see two arrows (up and down) appear next to the number. Use the two arrow buttons on the device to increase/decrease the width of the gate. Press the OK button again to confirm your selected distance.
The default width is 25 m.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Lap Timing Menu and go back to the main menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Lap Timing Menu and go back to the main menu.
Display Menu
Display Menu
Modes
You can choose between Basic Mode and Advanced Mode for the display on the VBOX Mini LapTimer.
With Advanced Modes you keep the full functionality of the Mini LapTimer and with Basic Modes you can reduce the amounts of visible Display modes, giving you the option to shorten your display mode list if you don't need them all.
The tables below list the Display Modes available in each Display Menu Mode.
Press the OK button to enter the selector and use the up and down buttons to toggle between the two options. Press OK again to confirm your selection.
Modes
You can choose between Basic Mode and Advanced Mode for the display on the VBOX Mini LapTimer.
With Advanced Modes you keep the full functionality of the Mini LapTimer and with Basic Modes you can reduce the amounts of visible Display modes, giving you the option to shorten your display mode list if you don't need them all.
The tables below list the Display Modes available in each Display Menu Mode.
Press the OK button to enter the selector and use the up and down buttons to toggle between the two options. Press OK again to confirm your selection.
Basic Modes
| Basic Features (Default) |
|---|
| Speed |
| Lap Timing |
| Predictive Lap Timing |
| Menu |
Advanced Modes
| Advanced Features |
|---|
| Speed |
| Lap Timing |
| Predictive Lap Timing |
| Menu |
| Max Speed |
| Speed Bar |
| Lateral G |
| Longitudinal G |
| Lap Count |
Speed Settings
Speed Settings
Units
Press the OK button to toggle through km/h, mph and kts.
The default setting is km/h.
Units
Press the OK button to toggle through km/h, mph and kts.
The default setting is km/h.
Decimal Places
Press the OK button to cycle through 0, 1, and 2 decimal places, 0 is the default setting.
Decimal Places
Press the OK button to cycle through 0, 1, and 2 decimal places, 0 is the default setting.
Smoothing
Press the OK button to cycle through five smoothing settings. The default setting is 1.
Smoothing
Press the OK button to cycle through five smoothing settings. The default setting is 1.
Speed Alert
When enabled, Speed Alert will only operate when the VBOX Mini LapTimer is set to Speed Mode. The Speed Alert Mode is set to off (unticked) by default.
When you enable Speed Alert, your Mini LapTimer will beep and have solid red LEDs when it logs a speed of more than the set speed alert value for longer than 1 second. The alert will stop when your logged speed goes below the set speed alert value.
Speed Alert
When enabled, Speed Alert will only operate when the VBOX Mini LapTimer is set to Speed Mode. The Speed Alert Mode is set to off (unticked) by default.
When you enable Speed Alert, your Mini LapTimer will beep and have solid red LEDs when it logs a speed of more than the set speed alert value for longer than 1 second. The alert will stop when your logged speed goes below the set speed alert value.
Speed Alert
Alert Speed
Alert Sound
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Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Speed Settings and go back to the Display Menu.
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Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Speed Settings and go back to the Display Menu.
Accel Settings
Accel Settings
Decimal Places
Smoothing
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Brightness
Press the OK button to toggle through five brightness settings. 1 is the darkest setting and 5 is the brightest setting. The display will change its brightness as you toggle through each setting to make it easier to find the correct level for you.
The default setting is 5.
Brightness
Press the OK button to toggle through five brightness settings. 1 is the darkest setting and 5 is the brightest setting. The display will change its brightness as you toggle through each setting to make it easier to find the correct level for you.
The default setting is 5.
LED Brightness
Press the OK button to toggle through five brightness settings for the LEDs. 1 is the darkest setting and 5 is the brightest setting. The LEDs will increase in brightness as you toggle through each setting to make it easier to find the correct level for you.
Note: The default setting is 3, level 5 is extremely bright!
LED Brightness
Press the OK button to toggle through five brightness settings for the LEDs. 1 is the darkest setting and 5 is the brightest setting. The LEDs will increase in brightness as you toggle through each setting to make it easier to find the correct level for you.
Note: The default setting is 3, level 5 is extremely bright!
Invert Colour
Press the OK button when an option is highlighted to toggle it on or off. When you select an option, a tick will appear next to it and the display applies the setting accordingly.
Note: The Invert Colour (white background with black text) is ticket by default.
Invert Colour
Press the OK button when an option is highlighted to toggle it on or off. When you select an option, a tick will appear next to it and the display applies the setting accordingly.
Note: The Invert Colour (white background with black text) is ticket by default.
Orientation
With this setting, you can define the orientation of the VBOX Mini LapTimer screen using the three options available: Normal, Inverted and Auto. When the default Auto is selected, the display will automatically rotate when it is turned upside down.
Note: If you are fitting the VBOX Mini LapTimer in a permanent install or if you expect it to experience heavy vibrations during use, you may wish to fix the orientation as these can trigger the sensitive internal gyro to flip the screen while in use.
Orientation
With this setting, you can define the orientation of the VBOX Mini LapTimer screen using the three options available: Normal, Inverted and Auto. When the default Auto is selected, the display will automatically rotate when it is turned upside down.
Note: If you are fitting the VBOX Mini LapTimer in a permanent install or if you expect it to experience heavy vibrations during use, you may wish to fix the orientation as these can trigger the sensitive internal gyro to flip the screen while in use.
Normal
Inverted
Auto
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Display Menu and go back to the Main Menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Display Menu and go back to the Main Menu.
GNSS Options
Note: You cannot access the GNSS Options menu when you are using the Mini LapTimer in OLED mode. If you need to perform a coldstart while in OLED mode you will have to do this on the connected unit.
GNSS Options
Note: You cannot access the GNSS Options menu when you are using the Mini LapTimer in OLED mode. If you need to perform a coldstart while in OLED mode you will have to do this on the connected unit.
Coldstart
If the VBOX Mini LapTimer is struggling to acquire satellite lock, you may need to do a GPS coldstart. This may be necessary if you have not used the unit for a number of days or it has dramatically moved location since the last use.
Select MENU > GPS OPTIONS > COLDSTART.
Coldstart
If the VBOX Mini LapTimer is struggling to acquire satellite lock, you may need to do a GPS coldstart. This may be necessary if you have not used the unit for a number of days or it has dramatically moved location since the last use.
Select MENU > GPS OPTIONS > COLDSTART.
Mode
The GNSS Mode is the satellite constellations that you want to use. You have three options:
Mode
The GNSS Mode is the satellite constellations that you want to use. You have three options:
GPS+SBAS
GPS+GLO
GPS+BeiDu
Leap Seconds
The number of leap seconds in this setting sets the current offset between GPS and UTC time. This is set by official bodies to compensate for the slowing of the rotation of the earth. A new leap second is usually introduced every 4 to 7 years. The last leap second was added in December 2016. The current offset is 18 seconds - click here for more details.
Leap Seconds
The number of leap seconds in this setting sets the current offset between GPS and UTC time. This is set by official bodies to compensate for the slowing of the rotation of the earth. A new leap second is usually introduced every 4 to 7 years. The last leap second was added in December 2016. The current offset is 18 seconds - click here for more details.
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Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the GNSS Options and go back to the Main Menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the GNSS Options and go back to the Main Menu.
About
In this section, you can find the Installed firmware version, the VBOX Mini LapTimer Serial Number, the Unit Type and the Track Database version listed.
Note: "X" represents an unknown character (digit or letter) to describe the format of the various version numbers.
About
In this section, you can find the Installed firmware version, the VBOX Mini LapTimer Serial Number, the Unit Type and the Track Database version listed.
Note: "X" represents an unknown character (digit or letter) to describe the format of the various version numbers.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Menu and go back to the Main Menu.
Back
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Menu and go back to the Main Menu.
Exit
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Menu and go back to the Display Modes.
Exit
Press the OK button with this line highlighted to exit the Menu and go back to the Display Modes.
