- When purchasing SD cards, always buy a quality brand such as SanDisk, Kingston or Lexar.
- If data is to be logged to a USB storage device, the optional RLCAB073 cable or the RLACS237 start/stop logging switch with USB port is required. Racelogic recommend good quality USB storage media - write speeds above 7 MB/s (4 MB/s absolute minimum), a speed class of 10 (4 absolute minimum) and good USB chipsets are essential.
VBOX Video HD2 supports both FAT32 and exFAT file formats - this means that the majority of SD cards/ USB memory of any size can be used out of the box.
| File format | Supported? |
|---|---|
| FAT32 | |
| exFAT | |
| NTFS |
- exFAT reformatting can be done directly within Windows by right clicking on the media and selecting 'Format'.
- FAT32 reformatting for media with sizes up to 32 GB can be done directly within Windows by right clicking on the media and selecting 'Format'.
- If you would like to format media with sizes above 32 GB in to a FAT32 file system, this isn't something that can be done directly within windows as it is not the standard formatting for the file. However, many third party software programs can be used to reformat media to allow them to work correctly with our products - we can recommend This Tool as a free option from the SD card organisation.
Supplied or purchased SDHC cards are formatted in the FAT32 file format. This format is supported by the VBOX Video HD2.
Note: The 32 GB SD card supplied with the VBOX Video HD2 is formatted in the FAT32 file format.
Purchased SDXC cards will be formatted in exFAT or NTFS file formats; the exFAT format is supported by the VBOX Video HD2, the NTFS format is not supported by the VBOX Video HD2 (please reformat as per instructions above).
Purchased USB storage may be supplied in FAT32, exFAT or NTFS file formats; FAT32 and exFAT formats are supported by the VBOX Video HD2, the NTFS format is not supported by the VBOX Video HD2 (please reformat as per instructions above).
Out of the box, the VBOX Video HD2 is configured to log when movement is detected.
The minimum log speed is set to 15 km/h - when the unit detects speed values above this, logging will start.
There is also a ‘pre-logging buffer’ configured to capture 10 seconds of video data prior to the logging start point. This means that there will be an additional 10 seconds of video captured before 15 km/h is reached, so standing start, or the vehicle leaving the pit lane will all be captured.
The VBOX Video HD2 will stop logging after the vehicle speed has been under 15 km/h for 10 seconds.
These settings have been picked to ensure that every moment of track action is captured, while eliminating small files being created from noisy GPS signals when in and around the pit lanes.
VBOX Video HD2 is set to log to SD card first if both an SD card and USB device are connected, however this can be changed if desired.
Default logging settings can be changed using VBOX Video Setup software - as shown below.
The logging behaviour of VBOX Video HD2 is totally user configurable, so can be altered to suit different requirements.
As well as logging Only when moving, the HD2 can also be set to log Continuously, Manually or by using Advanced logging options. For more information on logging settings, please click here.
The Blue Record LED will be on when recording video. When you come to a stop, it will then flash as the file is closed and will go out when it is safe to remove the SD card.
IMPORTANT
NEVER remove the SD card when the Blue Record LED is on or flashing - you will lose data/video!
Note: If for some reason the SD card is removed whilst still recording, it may need to be repaired using a PC before it can be reused.
If you have come to a stop, but the LED is on, press the 'RECORD' button to stop the video before removing the card.
Sometimes, due to poor satellite visibility in a garage or close to a building, the box may start recording, even if the car is stationary. Always check the Blue LED before ejecting the card.
The table below shows how much space is required for each video quality setting.
| Quality | Bit Rate | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 8 Mbit/s | ~ 3.5 GB/hr |
| Medium (default) | 12 Mbit/s | ~ 5.25 GB/hr |
| High | 16 Mbit/s | ~ 7 GB/hr |
Note: Files will record at a slightly higher bit rate in low light conditions.
There is an optional extra Bluetooth start/stop logging switch available for use with the HD2 (RLACS224). This can be purchased from our online store. This button is designed for in-car use, with a range of around 2 m.
The device will automatically connect to the unit when turned on. The pairing of the Bluetooth logging switch uses the button's MAC code, its own unique identifier, which is individual to that particular switch. This ensures that in busy areas, there can be no confusion or accidental pairing to an incorrect unit.
In order to pair the Bluetooth start/stop logging switch with the HD2 unit, the correct setting must be first selected within VBOX Video Setup software.
- Firstly, power up VBOX Video HD2.
- Insert the SD card into a computer and open VBOX Video Setup Software, which can be downloaded here.
- Add a new scene or select a previously saved scene.
- Select Bluetooth within Settings and ensure that Enable button is ticked.
- Save to the SD card and remove.
VBOX Video HD2 logging can be controlled when a GPS, CAN or Maths channel source meets certain conditions by using the Advanced Logging options within the VBOX Video Setup Software. For example, the HD2 can be instructed to only start logging when speed is greater than 10 km/h and stop logging when speed is less than 10 km/h.
However, there may be occasions where you want to control the VBOX Video HD2 start/stop logging using more than 1 condition, using 'OR' or 'AND' parameters. For example, you may want logging to start when the RPM is greater than 800 or the speed is greater than 10 km/h. There isn't an option to directly define this within the Advanced Logging options of the Setup Software, however a Maths Channel can be created which can then be selected as the method to start/stop logging.
To setup a Maths channel and then apply this as a logging condition, please follow the instructions below:
- Open the VBOX Video Setup Software.
- If you are intending to use CAN channels, ensure the relevant channels have been added within the CAN Settings area.
- Click ‘Settings’ from the top left corner of the screen, then select ‘Maths channels’.
- To create a new maths channel, click ‘Create new’ at the top left of the window. This will add a new channel and open the equation editor.
- Within the equation editor, enter the maths expression using the drop down lists for available channels and functions.
- Use the '|' function to signify an 'OR' condition, or the '&' function to signify an 'AND' condition.
- Enter a name for the Maths channel (e.g. Start Condition) and repeat the process as necessary, click ‘OK’ to save the changes. The example below shows the maths expression for the scenario discussed above, i.e. logging starts when the RPM is greater than or equal to 800, or the ground speed is greater than or equal to 10 km/h.
- The Maths channel now needs to be assigned as the logging condition. Click the ‘Settings’ button from the top left corner of the screen, then select ‘General’.
- Select the 'Logging' tab, navigate to 'Logging mode' and select 'Advanced' from the dropdown menu.
- Within start or stop logging options, select the 'Parameter' dropdown menu and choose 'Maths channels'. Select the name of the Maths channel created.
- Change the 'Condition' from '=' (equal to) to '>=' (greater than or equal to) and set the 'Value' as '1'.
- If you would like to define a time delay after the start or stop logging criteria has been met, enter a value within the 'Time for true' option.
- Repeat for start/stop logging options as required.
- Once you are happy with the scene, save to an SD card or USB memory by selecting the 'Save to SD' button and then insert into the powered VBOX.
There is an optional wired start/stop logging switch, with USB port, available for use with the HD2 (RLACS237). This can be purchased from our online store.
The logging switch has a record button and LED, this replicates the behavior of the 'Record' LED on the front panel of the HD2 unit. This allows the HD2 to be fitted in the vehicle without the need for the Record LED on the box to be visible, and has a 3 m long cable giving greater flexibility for fitting options.
To use the USB function on the wired start/stop logging switch, the scene stored in the HD2 unit will need to be edited. The 'Logging source' option found within the General settings (Windows, macOS) area will need to be set to 'USB drive' in the drop down list and the 'Logging mode' set to 'Manual', as shown below. If the 'Logging mode' is not set to 'Manual', the wired start/stop logging switch will act as an override to the selected mode.
Note: As an extra feature, if there is an SD card present in the unit, the HD2 will revert logging back to the SD card should the USB stick become full during use or if the USB stick is absent/missing and recording is initiated.
