VBOX Video HD2 User Manual 2018

VBOX Video HD2 User Manual
• 01 - HD2 Introduction
• 02 - HD2 Hardware Overview
• 03 - HD2 Camera Preview App
• 04 - HD2 Logging
• 05 - HD2 Setup Software Overview
• 06 - HD2 Lap Timing
• HD2 - Lap Timing Setup
• HD2 - Using with OLED display
• 07 - HD2 Scene Library
• 08 - HD2 Elements
• HD2 - Bar Graphs
• HD2 - Gauges
• HD2 - G-Ball
• HD2 - Groups
• HD2 - Heart Rate Monitor
• HD2 - Heat Block
• HD2 - Images
• HD2 - Layering
• HD2 - Picture in Picture
• HD2 - Range
• HD2 - Shapes
• HD2 - Text Elements
• 09 - HD2 CAN Settings
• 10 - HD2 Maths Channels
• 11 - HD2 Performance Tests
• 12 - HD2 OBD Settings
• How to pair Bluetooth OBD module with VBOX Video HD2
• 13 - HD2 General Settings
• How to pair Bluetooth heart rate monitor with VBOX Video HD2
• How to pair Bluetooth logging switch with VBOX Video HD2
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• 14 - HD2 Technical Properties
• HD2 - CAN Output Format
• HD2 - PIN OUTS
• HD2 - Technical Specification
• HD2 - Upgrading firmware and software
• 15 - HD2 Troubleshooting
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01 - HD2 Introduction
VBOX Video HD2 is a dual camera 1080p video system including 10 Hz GPS data-logging and a live graphical overlay.
The HD2 is compatible with existing Video VBOX Pro OLED systems, as well as Racelogic modules, such as the Micro
Input Module and Mini Input Module.
The HD2 works straight out of the box with no need for configuration. Click here for a step by step quick start guide.
Included on the SD card are two software programs:

• VBOX Video Software allows the user to configure and customise all areas of their VBOX Video system.
• Circuit Tools software can be used to analyse video and data files, allowing customers to shave seconds off lap
times in a single session.
Both of these software programs can be downloaded from here.
VBOX Video Registration

So that Racelogic can continue to provide you with notification of the latest software releases, firmware upgrades and to
offer technical support, please register your VBOX Video.
Please register your unit here
Software Installation
Software installers for both Circuit Tools and VBOX Video Setup are both found on the SD card included with the HD2.
To install the software, insert the SD card into the SD card reader of your computer or download the software from the
above link. Double click the setup.exe file and follow the steps until the software is successfully installed.
IMPORTANT – Microsoft Windows 7 and VBOX Video HD2 Firmware version V1.3.72 or newer is required
Terminology
Throughout this guide we will be referring to the following:
https://racelogic.support/
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Scenes
A Scene is the setup file (‘.VVHSN’ file) which defines the layout of the graphical overlay and sets the system
parameters such as logging conditions, CAN channels, lap-timing information etc. There is a default scene included
within the HD2 firmware - shown in the image below. This will always remain stored on the units memory and can be
loaded at any time using a OLED display.
This default scene has a speed gauge, g-ball, on screen laptiming elements and a track map all included, allowing the
unit to be used straight out of the box at any circuit in our database - there is no need to change anything.
If you would like to quickly create a different simplistic scene without using Setup Software, an Online Scene Wizard is
available, which enables you to quickly choose from a selection of template designs containing the elements included
within the default scene. You can select specific car parameters from our CAN database and also add your own logo.
The scene can then be uploaded on to the unit by saving to an SD card and inserting into the powered VBOX.
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Instructions on how to use the Online Scene Wizard can be found here.
As well as having the ability to adjust settings within the HD2 unit, VBOX Video Setup Software provides full graphical
overlay user configurability. For example, you can create custom dials, choose how large/ where you would like your
logo to be and also change where the second camera is located.
Elements
These are graphical items in the scene, such as gauges, text, picture-in-picture, bar graphs, track maps etc.
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What’s included in the kit
The standard inventory and optional extras available for the VBOX Video HD2 are listed below.
VBOX Video HD2 Standard Inventory
Description Quantity Product Code
VBOX Video HD2 Unit 1 VBVDHD2-V1
VBOX Video 1080p Camera (3 m),

2 RLACS222
IP65 Rated
Camera Clamp Body 2 MECH0275
Camera Clamp Rubber Strap 2 MECH0276
32 GB SD Card - Including VBOX

1 RLACS231
Video Software
Lightweight Windscreen Suction

2 RLACS233
Mount
Mono Microphone (2.5 m) 1 RLACS221
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo Low Profile

1 RLACS262
Antenna (3 m)
Cigar Plug Power Supply (2 m) 1 RLCAB010LE
VBOX Video HD2 Optional Extras
Description Product Code
CAN / Serial Splitter RLCAB081
USB Logging Cable RLCAB073
Stereo Microphone Splitter RLCAB132
Stereo Microphones RLACS133
OLED Laptiming Display RLVBDSP05 / 04
Micro Input Module RLVBMICIN01L
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Description Product Code
Mini Input Module RLVBMIM01
CAN Cables – OBD/Unterminated RLCAB069L / RLCAB015L
Clip on CAN bus Interface RLACS182-L
Bluetooth Remote Start/Stop Logging Switch RLACS224
Heavy-Duty Camera Clamp RLACS270
Roll Cage Mount RLACS260
Roll Cage Bracket RLACS267
Li-ion battery pack RLACS112
Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor RLACS227
Bluetooth OBD module RLACS228
Quick release mounting bracket RLACS258
Harsh Environment Fan RLACS247
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02 - HD2 Hardware Overview
For a quick step by step guide of setting up the VBOX Video HD2 system in a vehicle, click here to see the Quick
Start Guide.
The VBOX Video HD2 is designed to disperse heat from internal components through the lid of the box, as such the unit
will become hot to the touch when running.
The enclosure is designed to use airflow to cool the unit down, so do ensure that the top of the HD2 is left open to the
air.
If VBOX Video HD2 is being used in extreme ambient temperatures (cabin temperature exceeding 50°C), the Harsh
Environment Fan Accessory can be used to reduce the temperature of the unit.
IMPORTANT – If the HD2 is being used in conjunction with a driver communication radio system, ensure that
there is a minimum separation distance of 20 cm between the radio system and the camera units and cables to
avoid any video interference problems.
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
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LED Behaviour
If two solid green LEDs are shown, the system is ready to record.
If the system is permanently fitted to a vehicle, it should be possible to view the front panel when it is mounted. A brief
overview of the LED behaviour is below.
OK LED
Green – Fast Flash System powering up
Green – Slow Flash Fully powered - No SD Card
Green – Solid SD Card OK – READY TO LOG
Orange – Slow Flash Requires reboot
System Error
Red – Solid The unit will automatically power cycle after
approximately 30 seconds
GPS LED
Green – Slow Flash Searching for Satellites
Green – Solid GPS Lock OK – READY TO LOG
REC LED
Blue – Solid Recording – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA
Blue – Fast Flash Closing Files – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA
There is a fourth LED on the rear of the system. If the mounting solution only allows the back panel to be visible, this
status LED works on a simple ‘traffic light’ style system.
Status LED
Red System Error
Orange Not ready to record (either no GPS or no SD Card)
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Status LED
Green Ready to record – system all OK
Blue Recording – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA
Connection Diagrams
Information on connecting different types of OLED display is available here.
Supplied equipment
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Including OLED Display and USB Logging
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Including CAN and Stereo Microphones
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Unit Dimensions
Measurements all displayed in mm.
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03 - HD2 Camera Preview App
Once the HD2 system is fitted in your vehicle, the camera positions can be fine-tuned and bluetooth devices can be
paired using the VBOX Video iOS/Android App, which connects to VBOX Video HD2 using a Wi-Fi connection.
Read the Hardware Overview for connection notes, or view the Quick Start Guide for a guide of fitting the system in a
vehicle.
VBOX Video application can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Once the application is installed, a VBOX Video icon should show on the device.
Power on the VBOX Video HD2, and wait for it to fully boot up. As soon as the HD2 is on, it will transmit a Wi-Fi signal
which can be picked up by the iOS/Android device.
In order to pick up a live camera preview, open the settings area within the iOS/Android device, and navigate to the Wi-
Fi settings area. There should be an option to select the detected VBOX Video unit. Note: the number listed after the
device is the HD2 unit's serial number.
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This will prompt the app to request a password confirmation:
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The password to connect to the HD2 set as default is the serial number of the HD2 unit. In this example it is
VVH020472.
Enter this as the password and you should see the device connect to the HD2:
When there is a successful Wi-Fi connection to the HD2, open the application to view a live camera preview.
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If the connection drops at any time, press the ‘refresh’ button shown below to connect to the unit again.
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If the app is opened with no connection to a VBOX Video HD2, the user will see the message displayed below. Check
that the Wi-Fi connection is still open in the device and that the HD2 is still powered.
Settings Menu
The Settings icon highlighted below opens the Settings section where specification details of the HD2 unit and cameras
can be found:
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WIFI
Here it is possible to change the Wi-Fi SSID by tapping on the Wi-Fi name. A box will appear which allows a new Wi-Fi
name to be entered and saved:
Save diagnostic logs to SD card
This instructs the HD2 to save its encrypted diagnostic log to the SD card, for use by Racelogic support when requested.
Export current scene to SD card
This saves the current HD2 scene to the SD card.
Bluetooth
This option allows you to:
• View all devices paired and see if any are currently connected
• Remove a device from the list of paired devices
• Add a device to the list of paired devices
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This allows pairing of a Bluetooth Start/Stop Logging Switch, Heart Rate Monitor or OBD Module if for some reason
they do not automatically connect with the HD2.
When 'Bluetooth' is selected, the HD2 will scan for available devices and display them alongside previously paired
devices. To pair a device, select the device you wish to connect to and confirm the prompt. Likewise, to remove a paired
device, select within the paired devices section and confirm the prompt.
Note: The device will automatically connect to the unit when turned on as long as no other Bluetooth device of the same
type (e.g. OBD dongle) is already paired with the HD2.
Note: A Bluetooth device will need to be turned off to be unpaired with the HD2 as it will constantly try to reconnect if on.
If a Bluetooth connection is active, a 'Bluetooth' icon will appear on the top right of the main app screen.
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Track Selection
The track selection icon is available if an auto track map element is being used in the current scene in the VBOX Video.
Selecting this icon allows a specific version of the track at the current GPS location to be selected:
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Exposure Setting
The exposure setting icon allows the main camera exposure to be tailored to the specific light conditions and camera
position. This is particularly useful if the camera is mounted a long way back in the vehicle and the view through the
windscreen is washed out or over exposed.
When selecting the exposure icon a message will appear which enables the exposure window to be set manually or
returned to the default setting.
Selecting 'Set window' allows the user to drag a box around the area of the image the exposure should be set to.
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04 - HD2 Logging
Logging Media
SD cards / USB memory sticks
When purchasing SD cards, always buy a quality brand such as SanDisk, Kingston or Lexar.
If data is to be logged to a USB memory device, the optional RLCAB073 cable, or the RLACS237 start/stop logging
switch with USB port is required. Racelogic recommend good quality USB sticks - 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.
Formatting
VBOX Video HD2 supports both FAT32 and exFAT file formats - this means that the majority of SD cards/ USB sticks of
any supported size can be used out of the box.
SD card formats
• SDHC cards (2 GB to 32 GB) - Formatted in FAT32.
• SDXC cards (64 GB to 512 GB) - Formatted in exFAT or NTFS (not supported).
If an SD card/ USB stick is formatted in the NTFS file format, it will need to be reformatted into an exFAT file system
before it will work with a VBOX Video unit. This can be done directly within Windows by right clicking on the media and
selecting 'Format'
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Default Logging settings
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.
Default logging settings can be changed using VBOX Video Setup software - as shown below.
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The logging behaviour of VBOX Video HD2 is totally user configurable, so can be altered to suit different requirements.
For more information on logging settings, click here.
Logging behaviour
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.
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Video Quality storage requirements
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 quicker bit rate in low light conditions.
Bluetooth start/stop logging switch

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 firstly selected
within VBOX Video Setup software.
1. Firstly, power up VBOX Video HD2.
2. Insert the SD card in to a computer and open VBOX Video Setup software, which can be downloaded here.
3. Add a new scene or select a previously saved scene by selecting the 'File' button.
4. Select ‘Settings’ and click on ‘General’.
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5. Select ‘Bluetooth’, ensure that ‘Enable button’ is ticked.
6. Save to the SD card and remove.
Pairing HD2 with a logging switch
To pair a Bluetooth logging switch, first ensure that the HD2 unit is fully powered on.
1. Insert the SD card in to the fully booted VBOX Video HD2.
2. Pair the switch with the HD2.
3. If no other Bluetooth start/stop logging switch is paired with the HD2, the switch will automatically connect to the
unit when turned on.
4. If another Bluetooth switch is paired with the HD2, the existing paired switch will need to be removed using button
commands or the Camera Preview App.
5. To turn on, hold the Bluetooth switch within 1 m of the HD2 and press the ‘Record’ button – You should see the
Record LED flashing orange while it searches for VBOX Video HD2.
6. Once connected, the Bluetooth Record LED will display a single green flash. You can start/stop recordings and
event mark files at the touch of a button.
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Note: Only one logging switch can be paired to a VBOX Video HD2 at any time.
Note: The Bluetooth logging switch will go into ‘sleep’ mode after 1 minute of no activity.
If for some reason the Bluetooth switch does not automatically connect with the unit, a pairing file can be installed on to
the HD2 using the method below:
• Once the scene has loaded, remove the card and insert the SD card provided with the switch*.
Note: If the switch was not supplied with an SD card, remove the card used for recording, upload the file to it from a
computer and insert it back in to VBOX Video HD2.
• Within a few seconds, the HD2 will beep and the OK light will slowly flash orange.
• Power cycle the unit.
• Remove the SD card provided with the switch and reinsert the SD card used for recording.
*Bluetooth logging buttons purchased before the release of Firmware version 1.2.45 (prior to October '16) would not
have been supplied with an SD card and will require a pairing file, obtainable from Racelogic, when upgrading to
Firmware version 1.2.45 or later. To do this, please remove the rear cover of the Bluetooth switch, on the inside of the
rear cover you should then see a 12 digit code written on a silver sticker (MAC Code), as seen below:
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Please email this code along with a request for a Bluetooth switch pairing file to support@racelogic.co.uk or give us a
call and we can quickly and easily make a file and send this via email.
The pairing file is deleted from the card once installed onto VBOX Video HD2, we suggest you back up a copy before
loading into the unit, in case for any reason you need to re-pair the Bluetooth switch. Should you not have a backup and
require a new file to pair, please contact support@racelogic.co.uk.
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Un-pairing HD2 with a logging switch
To un-pair an HD2 unit with a specific Bluetooth logging switch, press and hold both buttons on the logging switch until
both LEDs show orange.
Bluetooth button operation
Logging control
Once pairing has been successful, the Bluetooth button will control logging of the connected HD2.
Note: The HD2 will still follow the set logging conditions. Click here for more information on logging settings.
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Pressing 'RECORD' on the Bluetooth button should always act as a manual override to control the logging of the HD2, in
exactly the same way as pressing the button on the front panel of the HD2 box itself.
• If the paired HD2 is recording, the RECORD LED on the Bluetooth button will flash green regularly.
• If the paired HD2 has no logging media fitted, and the manual logging control is activated, the RECORD LED on the
Bluetooth button will flash red regularly.
HD2 unit recording No media fitted to HD2 – unable to record
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Event Marking
To mark an event, press 'MARK' on the Bluetooth button. This will cause the MARK LED to flash green once, and an
event marker to be logged within the VBO data file.
Bluetooth switch technical information
Battery Type CR2032
Battery life – continuous use* Approx. 900 hours
Battery life – standby use** Approx. 3 years
Bluetooth range Approx. 2 m
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*Continuous use means that the Bluetooth button is displaying a logging state, so the logging LED would be illuminated
and a there would be a live Bluetooth link to the VBOX Video.
**Standby use means that the button has no live Bluetooth link, is not searching for any devices and is essentially
‘asleep’. The button can be ‘woken up’ at any time via a button press.
Battery replacement
Click case apart using bottom indent. Allow the battery to slide out by gently pulling the two tabs highlighted below
forwards. Insert the new battery and snap the case shut.
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Wired start/stop logging switch with USB port
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 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.
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05 - HD2 Setup Software Overview
As well as having the ability to adjust settings within the HD2 unit, VBOX Video Setup Software provides full graphical
overlay user configurability. For example, you can create custom dials, choose how large/ where you would like your
logo to be and also change where the second camera is located. The scene can then be uploaded on to the unit by
saving to an SD card and inserted into the powered VBOX.
The main areas of the software are shown below:
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• The button highlighted in purple is the main settings button. This allows different screens to be accessed for
CAN, Maths Channels, Performance Tests and General Settings.
• The green box highlights the top panel buttons which allow access to the supplied library of elements and scene
files, as well as saving and uploading scene files.
• The red box highlights the main view area. This shows the current layout for all elements which will appear in the
video overlay.
• The blue box highlights the dynamic settings panel. This will change depending on what is selected within the
software, allowing different elements to be configured easily within one screen.
Note: Any changes made to the general scene settings within the 'dynamic settings panel' on the right will be saved by
the software when it is closed.
Settings button
The settings button in the top left hand corner of the software allows the user to move between the main setup screens
within VBOX Video Software. Clicking on any of the options here will clear the scene designer and populate the screen
with settings options.
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For more information on each of these settings windows, click on the relevant options below:
• CAN
• Maths Channels
• Performance Tests
• OBD
• General
Navigating between settings options
Clicking on the setting button will show the different settings windows. Select the settings option of interest.
This will change the screen layout to display the selected settings options. To return to the scene designer, the settings
button can be used again, or the quick access button, highlighted below.
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Top panel buttons
These buttons are used to save and load scene files, access the library of scenes and elements, as well as set up lap
timing, access online help and set the software language.
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File menu
This menu is focussed around saving and loading scene files. Click here for more information on loading and saving
scene files.
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Save to SD
This allows the user to save a scene file to an SD card or USB stick, to allow it to be uploaded to the VBOX Video HD2.
IMPORTANT – Scenes cannot be named as 'default'.
Note: If a scene is saved and a file with the same name exists on the card/stick, the original will automatically have the
file type suffix changed from '.vvhsn' to '.bak' and the new one will be saved as normal. To open the old one, manually
change the file type suffix back to '.vvhsn' to and it will work as normal.
Uploading a scene
Once a scene file has been saved to the SD card using the 'Save to SD' button:
• Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit with cameras connected.
• Load the SD card into the front panel - the OK LED will flash green fast as the scene is loaded.
• The HD2 will double beep when the upgrade is complete - the OK LED will change to solid green.
Element buttons
These buttons access the library of default and saved gauges allowing them to be easily added to any scene.
Click below for more information on each specific element:

• Elements
• Lap Timing
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Options
VBOX Video software will automatically check for any updates every time it is started up on a PC with an internet
connection. This feature can be disabled here – we would recommend keeping this turned on.
The software language to be displayed can also be changed here.
Note: The language cannot be changed once a Maths channel has been added.
Help
Access the main online help manual here.
Contextual help access is also available in different areas of the software – clicking on the
icon anywhere in the software will take you to the help page for the currently selected item.
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The about option listed within the help menu will display the current software version and circuit database version being
used.
Main view area
Mouse navigation
When no element is selected, the dynamic settings panel will show settings for mouse navigation. See the ‘hotkeys’
table below for all mouse functions.
Left mouse button options
By default, the left mouse button is set to ‘select’ mode. This allows for easy selection of multiple elements when
creating a temporary or fixed group.
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'Select' mode (default)
Click and dragging the left mouse button will select elements.
‘Pan’ mode
This allows the user to click and drag to pan around the scene.
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Mouse Wheel options
There are three options with regards to the mouse wheel function. The default setting is ‘zoom’ – this is highlighted in
the image below.
Allows the mouse wheel to zoom in/out on the main view

window.
Allows the mouse wheel to move the main view window

up and down when zoomed.
Allows the mouse wheel to move the main view window

left and right when zoomed.
Additionally, clicking the mouse wheel at any time will return the screen to fully zoomed out.
Manual Zoom controls
As well as the mouse wheel options shown above, there are manual zoom options available at all times in the bottom
right hand corner of the software.
Here, the user is able to zoom in, zoom out, or return to full screen mode at any time.
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Hotkeys and shortcuts
Controls Function
Left click Select
Left click + drag Multi-select / temporary group*
Left click + shift Multi-select / temporary group
Right click Right click menu access
Right click + drag Pan
Mouse wheel Zoom in/out*
Mouse wheel + shift Scroll up/down
Mouse wheel + Ctrl Scroll left/right
Ctrl + C Copy selected element
Ctrl + V Paste copied element
Delete key Delete selected element
*Configurable
Grid Settings
The background grid is useful when aligning elements. When no element is selected, the dynamic settings panel will
show settings for the grid.
Grid spacing can be changed to suit the user’s preference or monitor.
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Snap to grid
This setting can be turned on to aid with aligning text elements more easily. It is not recommended to leave this setting
on all the time, as it will move elements slightly to snap to the grid every time they are re-located.
Automatically update elements
Selecting this option will animate elements such as Gauge needles, G-Ball, Range, etc, so that you can see the
expected output within the video.
Note: Automatically ticked by default.
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Show transparent elements
This option shows/hides the border around elements that have been set as transparent, enabling you to see either the
position of the elements within the scene or how the scene will be viewed within the video.
Live camera preview

If a PC has a WiFi adapter installed, a WiFi live camera preview is available within the Setup Software. This gives a
video preview like within the Camera Preview App, and can be used to download a screenshot from the camera to use
as a background.
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06 - HD2 Lap Timing
HD2 - Lap Timing Setup HD2 - Using with OLED display
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HD2 - Lap Timing Setup
VBOX Video HD2 has the ability to show on screen lap times, as well as on a connected OLED display.
By default, the HD2 system is set up to use automatic track recognition. This feature allows the HD2 to search through a
built in circuit database of over 500 circuits and load all layouts from the detected GPS location.
To check the version number of the track map database that is installed, select 'Help' > 'About' within VBOX Video
Setup.
Automatic Track Recognition

To add an automatic track map element, click on the 'Lap Timing' button in the top menu bar.
This will load a lap timing element into the software. This element can be clicked and dragged into the desired location in
the scene.
The VBOX Video HD2 system will now automatically load a track map image and start/finish line based on detected
GPS location – in order to have full control over circuits with multiple layouts present, an OLED display is needed.
Click here for more information on using automatic track recognition with an OLED.
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Note: Auto track map elements cannot be resized as the PNG images for each track are built into the internal firmware.
If multiple tracks are found for the current location and no OLED display is at hand the track map will default to:
1. The last matching track that user selected previously at that location.
2. The first matching ‘combo’ map (if option 1 is not possible).
3. The first track alphabetically on the list (if option 1 and 2 are not possible).
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When the track map element is selected, the settings for this will be shown in the right hand panel.
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To have the start/finish line automatically detected without any map image shown in the video overlay, simply tick the
‘Show track’ box. The map will vanish from the scene view when this is done.
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Track Map positional indicator
By default the VBOX Video HD2 will show a red dot as a positional marker on the track map.
The colour of this can be changed using the drop down box shown below. To set a specific RGB value, click
‘Advanced’.
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Additionally, there is an option to load a user image. To do this, tick the ‘User image’ box, and click the search icon to
load a PNG/BMP/GIF or JPEG image file.
Ignore start / finish line count

In situations where the start line will be crossed before lap timing should start, a value of 1 (or more) can be entered into
the ‘Ignore start line count’ box.
Equally, for some sprint races, two physical laps are taken into account to produce one lap time. The ‘Ignore finish line
count’ box can be used to stop the VBOX Video reacting when the finish line is crossed.
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Fixed track maps
Fixed track maps are for use in a single location, as the track will not change automatically. Fixed track maps can be
resized and have colour settings for fill and outline changed to suit the scene design.
To load a fixed track map into the software, untick the ‘Auto detect’ box. This will cause a map image to appear in the
scene – select the desired map layout from the ‘country’ and ‘circuit’ drop down boxes.
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Note: For Lap timing to work at another location, the user will have to change the circuit manually and load a new scene
into the VBOX Video HD2.
To resize a fixed map, click and drag the icon in the bottom right hand corner of the element.
To change the colour of the circuit outline, or fill colour, use the two drop down boxes in the right hand panel.
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To set a specific RGB value, click ‘Advanced’.
To change the thickness of the displayed track, use the arrow buttons to change the ‘Width’ setting.
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User defined track maps
If a track is not present in our database, this can be created either from a logged VBO data file, or by drawing the
circuit layout in Google Earth.
To load a user defined track, tick the ‘User’ box under the country selection and press ‘Load’.
Gates
User defined start/finish lines
If a start/finish line is not present in our database, this can be created either from a logged VBO data file, saved out
from the start/finish wizard in Circuit Tools software, or by creating start/finish lines in Google Earth.
To load a user defined start/finish line, tick ‘Override auto start/finish line’ under ‘Gates’. This will cause new buttons
to appear – clicking on ‘Add’ will allow a splits file to be loaded.
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Gate width
The Gate width option appears if you are not using the start/finish lines from our database. It controls how wide the start/
finish line is across the track. The default setting for this is 25 m.
When racing at a very narrow circuit where the pit lane is right next to the start line, it could be possible to trigger lap
timing within the pit lane. To change this setting, use the up and down arrow boxes or key in a value.
The drawing below shows how the gate width setting affects the start/finish line.
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HD2 - Using with OLED display
These notes are specifically for OLED use with VBOX Video HD2. The full OLED manual can be accessed here.
Hardware connection
The OLED display uses a serial connection to display information from the VBOX Video HD2, so the CAN/SER ports on
both the HD2 and the OLED must be used.
Automatic track recognition

This feature allows the HD2 to search through a built in circuit database of over 500 circuits and load all layouts from
the detected GPS location.
Using an OLED display, a specific layout can be selected when at a location with multiple circuits. After arriving at a
circuit and allowing the HD2 to gain a GPS lock, the desired circuit layout can be selected, as shown below.
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When a track is chosen, the start/finish line will be automatically synchronised.
Multiple scene selection

The VBOX Video HD2 can store up to eight user defined scenes. They are loaded by placing all files in the root directory
of logging media (SD Card or USB stick) and inserting them into the HD2 unit when it is powered on. The HD2 will load
all scenes from the media device and save them to its internal memory.
The user can select the scene using an OLED display as shown below.
Notes:
- If the user tries to load more than eight scenes, the HD2 will reject all the scene files and write an error message to the
SD card.
- Scene selections cannot be added to with single scene files. The whole group of scenes must be loaded at a single
time.
Serial settings
By default, VBOX Video HD2 is set up to work with the OLED display. There is a serial application setting within general
settings which can be set to ‘none’, which will stop all data being sent to the OLED and cause a ‘communication error’
to be displayed on the OLED screen.
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07 - HD2 Scene Library
VBOX Video software comes with a library of built in scene and element files.
Loading a scene from the library

To access the scene library, click on the 'File' button within the top menu bar.
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This will cause a drop down menu to appear showing all scenes available within the library. Click on a scene to load it
into the software.
Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the scenes shown between default and custom created.
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Saving a scene into the library
For new scenes that have been created, or existing scenes that have been edited, selecting 'File > Save' to save the
scene into the library.
Scene files appear in the library in alphabetical order – note all standard supplied scenes will always stay at the top, and
user saved scenes underneath.
Importing a scene
To import a scene into the software, select 'File > Import'. Importing a scene loads the scene into the main view window
and does not add the scene automatically into the library. To add the scene into the library, 'File > Save' must be
selected.
Uploading a scene to the HD2 unit

Once a scene file has been saved to the SD card using the 'Save to SD' button:
• Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit with cameras connected.
• Load the SD card into the front panel - the OK LED will flash green fast as the scene is loaded.
• The HD2 will double beep when the upgrade is complete - the OK LED will change to solid green.
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Library files
To access the files within the library, click the ‘Open library’ link at the top of the file menu.
This library is stored within the PCs documents folder:
C:\Users\FULL USERNAME\Documents\VBOX Video\Library\1920x1080
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The file extensions for HD2 scene files is .VVHSN and for HD2 element files is .EL2.
This allows files to be easily accessed to be sent to other HD2 users, or copied between different PCs.
Changes to the files stored in this location will be reflected within VBOX Video HD2 Setup.
Elements
Loading an element from the library
To access the element library, click on one of the element buttons within the top menu bar.
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This will cause a drop down menu to appear showing all of the selected element type which are available within the
library. Click on an element to load it into the software.
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Saving an element into the library
Configured elements can be added to the Software library, allowing them to be reused in other scenes. Right click on
the element and select 'Add to library' within the 'Library' menu. This allows the element to be viewed within element
drop down menu, and easily found by using the 'Filter' option and selecting 'Custom'.
Removing an element from the library
To remove an element from the library, either right click on the element and select 'Remove from library' from within
the 'Library' menu, or click on the red x next to the element within element drop down menu.
Note: Standard supplied elements cannot be removed from the library unless the files are manually deleted from:
C:\Users\FULL USERNAME\Documents\VBOX Video\Library\1920x1080
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08 - HD2 Elements
HD2 - Bar Graphs HD2 - G-Ball
HD2 - Gauges HD2 - Groups
HD2 - Heart Rate Monitor HD2 - Heat Block
HD2 - Images HD2 - Layering
HD2 - Picture in Picture HD2 - Range
HD2 - Shapes HD2 - Text Elements
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HD2 - Bar Graphs
VBOX Video HD2 software comes supplied with a library of bar graph elements. The user also has the option to create
their own bar graph using a PNG, JPEG or BMP image file.
Adding a supplied bar graph element

Open the bar graph library by clicking the ‘Bar’ icon from the top menu.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing a bar graph to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen bar graph
will load it into the scene.
Note: Hovering over any of the bar graph thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the bar graph to appear.
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Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the Bar Graphs shown between default and custom
created.
Once a bar graph has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
Bar graphs within the library will have pre-defined settings. These settings can be changed as shown here.
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Creating a new bar graph
When creating a new bar graph element, an image for the background is required, unless using a transparent
background, in which case tick the ‘Transparent’ option. An example image is shown below.
Note: Images can be resized within HD2 software.
Bar graph background image
To create a new bar graph, click the ‘Bar’ icon from the top menu.
Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will add a new bar graph element into the scene.
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Double click on the new bar graph to load a background image.
Now the background image has been loaded, the settings of the bar graph can be defined.
Bar Graph Settings

When an element is selected, its settings are shown in the right hand panel.
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Defining a bar graph parameter
The data set to display on the bar graph can be changed using the two drop down menus within the parameter section.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GNSS, CAN, Maths Channels or system information.
Note: CAN and Maths Channels options will only appear if they have been set up by the user.
The second drop down list defines the channel to be shown. In the example above, a CAN input is set to display Throttle
pedal data.
Changing the units
Within the parameter section, speed, acceleration or distance channels can be set to display in different units.
The options available are:

• Speed – km/h, mph, kts, m/s, ft/s
• Acceleration – g, m/s², ft/s²
• Distance – m, ft, km, mi, nmi
Bar Setup
Set fill area
Move the bar graph fill area to the desired location and re-size it using the icon in the bottom right corner.
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Set bar colour
After the bar size and location has been set, choose the colour the bar will fill with.
To set a specific RGB colour, click ‘Advanced’.
Fill direction
Set the direction in which the bar graph will fill.
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Left to Right Right to left
Bottom to Top Top to Bottom
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Minimum position
The minimum position setting will automatically move depending on fill direction. For most cases, the user will not need
to change this.
If configuring a bar graph for a negative value, the minimum position may need to be changed.
For example:
As the left hand bar graph is showing negative values, it will need to be set as shown below.
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Bar Range
The last step is to define the minimum and maximum values of the bar graph. Use the 'Test Value' box to check what
will be shown when different values are received.
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Using multiple bars
Multiple bars can be added into a single bar graph element. When using multiple bars, the process above must be
followed for each bar individually.
Additional bars are added into a bar graph element using the ‘Add’ button.
To set up each bar, click on it so it is highlighted. The settings defined in the 'Bar' area will apply to the selected bar.
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Each bar can have its range, colour and fill direction defined individually.
Note: Only one parameter can be set to a bar graph element.
Loading a new bar graph background image

Bar graph background images can be changed by clicking the search icon
next to the currently loaded image.
Note that backgrounds can be made transparent by ticking the ‘Transparent’ option.
Deleting an element
Elements can be removed from the scene in two ways; either by right clicking on the element, selecting 'Delete' from the
dropdown and confirming the prompt, or by pressing the 'Delete' key on a keyboard, and again, confirming the prompt.
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HD2 - Gauges
VBOX Video HD2 software comes with a supplied library of gauge elements. The user also has the option to create their
own gauges using PNG, JPEG or BMP image files.
Adding a supplied gauge element

Open the gauge library by clicking the ‘Gauge’ icon from the top menu bar.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing a gauge to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen gauge will
load it into the scene.
Note: Hovering over any of the gauge thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the gauge to appear.
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Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the Bar Graphs shown between default and custom
created.
Once a gauge has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
Gauges within the library will have pre-defined settings. These settings can be changed as shown here.
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Creating a new gauge
When creating a new gauge element, individual images for the gauge background and needle are required.
A recommended size for a gauge image is 365 x 365 pixels – however do note that images can be resized within HD2
software.
Example images are shown below:
Gauge background image Gauge needle image
To create a new gauge, click the ‘Gauge’ icon from the top menu bar.
Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will add a new gauge element into the scene.
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Double click on the new gauge to load a background image.
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Double click the gauge element again to load a needle image.
Now both images have been loaded, the settings of the gauge can be defined, as shown below.
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Gauge Settings
Defining a gauge parameter
The data set to display on the gauge can be changed using the two drop down menus within the parameter section.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GPS, CAN or Maths Channels.
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The second drop down list defines the channel to be shown. In the example above, GPS Speed is set to display in km/h.
Changing the units

Needle Setup
Setting the crosshair
Set the needle rotation point by clicking and dragging the needle crosshair. The crosshair position can be fine-tuned
using the keyboard arrow keys.
Note: Depending on the needle image size, the red dot may need to sit slightly off centre.
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Centring the needle image
Click the ‘Centre’ button to move the crosshair to the centre of the gauge background.
Note: The needle position can be fine-tuned using the keyboard arrow keys.
Defining the needle range
Move the slider so the needle sits at the minimum position. Click ‘Set minimum’ to save.
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Move the slider so the needle shows the maximum position. Click ‘Set maximum’ to save.
Note: Use the keyboard arrow keys to fine tune the needle position.
To clear all minimum and maximum position settings, press the ‘Reset’ button.
Setting needle direction
Needle direction can be set to clockwise or anti-clockwise. The default setting is clockwise, as shown in the example
below.
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Setting the gauge range
The values set here must match the numbers on the gauge image. To test what will be shown on the gauge, enter a
value into the ‘Test value’ box.
Loading a new gauge background or needle image
Gauge images can be changed by clicking the search icon
Gauge backgrounds can be made transparent by ticking the ‘Transparent’ option within the gauge background area.
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Multiple Gauge Rotations
The number of 360° rotations between the maximum and minimum points can be increased using this setting.
This is useful when using a transparent background and a steering wheel image needle.
Deleting an element
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HD2 - G-Ball
VBOX Video HD2 software comes supplied with a library of g-ball elements. The user also has the option to create their
own G-Ball using PNG, JPEG or BMP image files.
Adding a supplied G-Ball element

Open the G-Ball library by clicking the ‘G-Ball’ icon from the top menu bar.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing a G-Ball to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen G-Ball will
Note: Hovering over any of the g-ball thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the element to appear.
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Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the G-Balls shown between default and custom created.
Once a G-Ball has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
G-Ball elements within the library will have pre-defined settings. These settings can be changed as shown here.
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Creating a new G-ball
When creating a new G-ball element, an image for the g-ball background is required. A recommended size for a G-Ball
image is 170 x 170 pixels – however images can be resized within HD2 software.
All new G-Ball elements will be created with a ‘red dot’ marker. This can be changed as shown here.
Example images are shown below.
G-Ball background image G-Ball marker image
To create a new G-Ball, click the ‘G-Ball’ icon from the top menu bar.
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Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will add a new G-Ball element into the scene.
Double click on the new G-Ball to load a background image.
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G-Ball Settings
Defining the X and Y axis
Although the standard use of g-ball elements is to show lateral and longitudinal acceleration, the X and Y data set to
display on the G-Ball can be changed using the two drop down menus within the axis sections.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GPS, CAN or Maths Channels.
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The second drop down list defines the channel to be shown. In the example above, GPS Lateral acceleration is set to
display in g.
Changing the units

Setting the G-Ball range
The values set here will define the minimum and maximum values to be shown on the G-Ball element.
The default settings are +/- 2 g in either direction. To test what will be shown on the G-Ball, enter a value into the ‘Test
value’ box.
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Longitudinal g value = 0 g Longitudinal g value = 1 g Longitudinal g value = 2 g
Lateral g value = 0 g Lateral g value = 1 g Lateral g value = 2 g
Increase direction
This setting allows the user to specify the signing of the element.
By default, the X-axis will increase from left to right, and the Y-axis will increase from bottom to top.
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Changing the G-Ball marker
All g-ball elements from the library include a red marker image. This can be changed to a different colour using the drop
down as shown below.
Custom user images can be loaded by ticking the ‘user image’ box and then loading a PNG image.
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Loading a new G-Ball background
G-Ball images can be changed by clicking the search icon
G-Ball backgrounds can be made transparent by ticking the ‘Transparent’ option within the g-ball background area.
Deleting an element
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HD2 - Groups
Within VBOX Video HD2 software, there is an ability to save and re-load groups of elements. This allows the user to
move multiple elements from one scene to another easily. VBOX Video software comes supplied with a library of groups
to aid the user in adding lap timing elements, gauges with digital speedometers or bar graphs to their scene.
Adding a supplied group

To add a group from the library, click the ‘Group’ icon from the top menu.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing a group to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen group will
Note: Hovering over any of the group thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the group to appear.
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Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the Groups shown between default and custom created.
Once a group has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
Grouped elements have coloured borders shown around each included element when the group is selected. This allows
the user to see clearly which elements are included in the group.
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Group 1 Ungrouped
Additionally, each different group in a scene will be given a different colour to easily visually separate groups.
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Group 2
Elements within groups saved in the library will individually have pre-defined settings. These settings can be changed as
shown here.
Creating a new group

Elements can be grouped together to allow them to be moved around the scene more easily, or to be saved into the
library.
Note: PiP elements and track maps cannot be grouped.
Temporary Groups
To temporarily group elements together, click and drag a window using the left mouse button* or left click individual
elements while holding the shift key. A dark blue ‘group’ border will appear around each element.
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Click and drag around elements* Left click + Shift key
*Assuming that the left button is set to ‘Select’.
A temporary group is now created, so these elements can be moved around the scene together.
Note: A full group has not yet been created, once these are deselected, the elements will move independently again.
Fixed Groups
To create a fixed group, follow the notes above to select the elements of interest. Then click the quick access ‘Group’
button in the bottom of the right hand panel, or right click on the group and select 'Group > Group'.
Group button Right click menu option
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Adding a group to the library
Fixed groups can then be added to the library using the buttons below.
Add group to library button Right click menu option
Once this is done, the group will appear for selection within the library drop down list.
Note: Default groups will always appear above any ‘user’ groups.
Ungrouping elements
To ungroup any fixed group, use the buttons below.
Ungroup button Right click menu option
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Group Settings
Groups of elements do not have any settings for the group – each individual element will show it’s settings when it is
selected.
The image below shows a group with the gauge element selected.
This image shows the same group with the G-Ball element selected. A red box shows around the element in focus.
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For more information on elements settings, go to the relevant element section of the manual.
Deleting an element
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HD2 - Heart Rate Monitor
VBOX Video HD2 software allows the user to add a heart rate element, enabling the HD2 unit to be used with a
Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor. When the element is included within the scene, the heart image will flash in the video
footage in accordance with the beats per minute reading calculated from the connected heart rate monitor.
Information on how to pair a Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor with the VBOX Video HD2 can be found here.
Adding a heart rate monitor element

To add a new heart rate monitor element, click the ‘Heart rate monitor’ icon from the top menu.
This will add a heart rate element to the top left corner of the main view window. Once a heart rate element has been
added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
The heart rate element can be resized using the icon in the bottom right hand corner.
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Heart rate monitor settings
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Background
When a heart rate monitor element is selected, 'Maintain aspect ratio' is ticked by default, meaning that when the
element is resized, it will maintain its original aspect ratio. If you would like to resize the heart rate element to a different
aspect ratio, untick the box.
Clicking on 'Return to original size' will revert the element back to its original size.
Parameter
When a heart rate monitor element is selected, the 'Parameter' section will automatically populate as 'Heart rate
monitor' and 'Beats per minute'.
Adding text
A Text element can also be added to show beats per minute alongside the flashing heart symbol.
To add a new text element, click the ‘Text’ icon from the top menu.
This will cause a new text element to be added to the top left corner of the main view window. Once a text element has
been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
To set the text to display the heart rate information, select the first dropdown menu within the 'Parameter' section and
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select 'Heart rate monitor'. The second dropdown will automatically populate as 'Beats per minute'.
Information on configuring the Text element can be found here.
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HD2 - Heat Block
VBOX Video HD2 software allows the user to add a heat block element, which will vary in colour throughout a recording,
dependent on the live channel selected.
Adding a heat block element

To add a new heat block element, click the ‘Heat block’ icon from the top menu.
This will cause a new block element to be added to the top left corner of the main view window. Once a block
element has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will add a new heat block element into the scene.
The heat block element can be resized using the icon in the bottom right hand corner.
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Heat block settings
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Defining a heat block parameter
To set live data to display on the text element, the two drop down menus within the 'Parameter' section must be used.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GPS, CAN or Heart rate monitor (if being used with a heart
rate element).
Note: CAN Channels options will only appear if they have been set up by the user.
Changing the units

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Range
Define the minimum and maximum values of the heat block. Use the 'Test Value' box to check what colour will be
shown when different values are received.
Colour settings
After the heat block size, location and range values have been set, the colour settings can be changed if required. The
heat block colour will vary on a spectrum in relation to 4 colours; defined as 'Minimum' 'Stop 1', 'Stop 2' and
'Maximum'. Colours can be changed by clicking on the dropdown buttons.
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To set a specific RGB colour, click ‘Advanced’ within the colour dropdown menu.
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HD2 - Images
VBOX Video HD2 software comes supplied with a library of image elements. The user also has the option to load their
own image or logo using PNG, JPEG or BMP image files. When adding a logo, ensure that the logo image is the right
size or bigger than required - avoid making it larger in the software as it will blur the image.
Adding a supplied image element

Open the image library by clicking the ‘Image’ icon from the top menu bar.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing an image to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen image will
load it into the scene. Once an image has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired
location.
Note: Hovering over any of the image thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the image to appear.
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Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the Images shown between default and custom created.
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Adding a new image
Images types of PNG, JPEG or BMP can be loaded into HD2 software and can be resized to fit the scene layout.
Example images are shown below.
Logo Lap timing Image
Note: The image size cannot exceed the resolution of the video format being used, e.g. 1920x1080 (1080p) or 1280x720
(720p).
To load a new image, click the ‘Image’ icon from the top menu bar.
Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will open a new window where the user can select and load an
image file.
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Resize the image using the icon in the bottom right hand corner.
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Image Settings
Loading a new image background
Images can be changed by clicking the search icon
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HD2 - Layering
Elements within VBOX Video scene files can be layered to change where they appear in the video overlay.
Elements will always appear in the screen design of the software the same way that they will show on the video itself.
Moving elements a single layer

Elements can be easily moved up and down a single layer by right clicking on the element of interest and selecting:
'Arrange > Send backward or ‘Bring forward’
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Moving elements to front/back
To move an element to the back of all other elements, the right hand click menu can be used.
There are also quick access buttons in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Clicking on these will cause the
element in focus to re-locate.
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Dynamic elements
Dynamic elements (or parts of elements) will always be drawn over the top of static elements, regardless of the layering
settings. These include:
• Text elements (dynamic only)
• Gauge needles
• Range images
• G-ball or track map position markers
For example, this range element is layered above the blue shape element.
If the shape element is brought to the front, then the dynamic areas of the display range will still show in front of the
shape, despite the layering settings.
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Another example is if the shape element is layered over a gauge, g-ball, or dynamic text element, the needle/maker or
text will still show on top.
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HD2 - Picture in Picture
VBOX Video HD2 software allows the user to configure a second camera input. There are three camera modes
available; picture in picture, two camera and floating camera.
Adding a second camera

Add a second camera to the scene by clicking the ‘PiP’ icon from the top menu bar.
This will add a second camera input to the scene. The default setting is picture in picture.
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Camera Modes
PiP
A picture-in-picture element will display a second camera input over the top of the main camera 1 input.
The camera that is connected into CAM1 on the VBOX Video HD2 will always show as the main camera, and the
camera that is connected into CAM2 will always show as a picture-in-picture.
Once a PiP camera input has been added to the scene, it can be moved by clicking and dragging it to a new location.
Note: To avoid camera distortion, the aspect ratio of the PiP is fixed.
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Two camera
Two camera mode allows camera inputs 1 and 2 to show on a split screen. The remainder of the video screen will show
as blue unless it is covered with another image or shape element.
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The positions of camera 1 and 2 can be altered using the ‘Camera locations’ options. These can be found in the right
hand column when the camera element is selected.
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Floating Camera
This mode allows two picture-in-picture camera elements to be set. The main camera input becomes a PiP labelled
‘Camera 1’ and the secondary camera remains labelled ‘Camera 2’. The remainder of the video screen will show as blue
unless it is covered with another image or shape element.
These two PiP elements can be moved by clicking and dragging it to a new location.
Resize the image using the icon in the bottom right hand corner when the element is selected.
Note: To avoid camera distortion, the aspect ratio of the PiP is fixed.
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Settings
Border colour and thickness
All PiP elements must have a border around them - the default setting is a thin, light grey border. Within the right hand
panel, a drop down box for colour and a text box for thickness can be found.
Clicking on the drop down box for colour allows the user to set a specific colour.
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A thickness value between 1 and 5 can be set using the text box.
Border Thickness of 1 Border Thickness of 5
Camera Settings
PiP Cropping
To crop a camera input, click on the ‘crop image’ button. When this is pressed, the camera input selected will be put
into crop mode.
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When in crop mode, a grey rectangle will show over the camera input. Move and resize the rectangle over the camera to
set the section you wish to display.
When you are happy with the section of the camera you want to display, press OK within the settings menu.
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The camera input can then be moved by clicking and dragging it to a new location.
Notes:
• To avoid camera distortion, the aspect ratio of the PiP is fixed.
• Camera images cannot be up scaled.
Background
A picture-in-picture background image can be added by clicking the search icon
within the Settings panel. Adding an image will ensure that when no picture-in-picture video stream is available, the
image is shown on the recorded video rather than a blank window.
Note: The image will be scaled to fit the size of the PiP element.
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HD2 - Range
What is a range element?

A range element can be used to show set text or a specific image when the values received on a channel are within a
certain range. This is most commonly used to show information such as an RPM bar style graph or vehicle gear.
VBOX Video HD2 software comes supplied with a library of range elements. The user also has the option to create their
own using a selection of PNG, JPEG or BMP image files, or written text ranges.
For example, the range element below shows RPM 0-10,000, using 10 different bar images.
This element will show the following:
Range = 1000 - Range = 2000 - Range = 3000 - Range = 4000 -

Range = 0 - 1000
2000 3000 4000 5000
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Range = 5000 - Range = 6000 - Range = 7000 - Range = 8000 - Range = 9000 -
6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Another example is shown below. This element will show gear using set text – this example is picking up gear from a
vehicle CAN bus. If the gear is being calculated using Speed ÷ RPM, then these notes will help.
Range = 0.1 – 1.0 Range = 1.1 – 2.0 Range = 2.1 – 3.0 Range = 3.1 – 4.0
Range = 4.1 – 5.0 Range = 5.1 – 6.0 Range = 6.1 – 7.0 Range = 7.1 – 8.0
Adding a supplied range element

Open the range library by clicking the ‘Range’ icon from the top menu.
A drop down menu will then appear, allowing a range to be selected from the library. Clicking on a chosen range will
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Note: Hovering over any of the range thumbnails will cause a larger preview of the bar graph to appear.
Selecting the 'Filter' drop down on the left enables you to filter the Ranges shown between default and custom created.
Once a range element is added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
Note: When moving range elements, the background image must be selected, and not one of the set range images.
If a range image is selected, this will move around inside the background image instead of moving the whole element.
Range elements within the library will have pre-defined settings, which will need to be changed by the user. These
settings can be changed as shown here.
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Creating a new range element
When creating a new range element, an image for the background is required, unless using a transparent background,
in which case tick the ‘Transparent’ option. An example image is shown below.
Note: Images can be resized within HD2 software.
Range background image example
To create a new range, click the ‘Range’ icon from the top menu.
Within the drop down menu, selecting the ‘New’ option will add a new bar graph element into the scene.
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Double click on the new range to load a background image.
Alternatively, tick the ‘Transparent’ box within the background area.
Now the background image has been set, the settings of the range can be defined.
Range Settings
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Defining the range parameter
The data set to display on the range can be changed using the two drop down menus within the parameter section.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GNSS, CAN, Maths Channels or system information.
The second drop down list defines the channel to be shown. In the example above, a CAN input is set to display RPM
data.
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Changing the units

Font
These settings control all ranges which are sent to display ‘text’, allowing all ranges to be changed easily.
Use the top drop down box to select any font installed on the PC in use.
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Set font colour
Range Setup
When a new range is created, only the default range will be shown. This image or text will be shown when values are
received which do not fall into any set range.
Set an image or write text within the default range.
Any added ranges will automatically match the type that has been set for the default.
E.G - If a default image has been sent, a window will appear prompting the user to load an image for range 1. If a default
text string has been entered, range 1 will prompt the user to enter text.
For this example we will show an image range being set up.
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Press ‘Add’ to load a new range.
Choose the desired image for the range.
Move the image to show in the correct location within the range element by clicking and dragging the new image.
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Tip: Images will always appear in the top left corner of the range. When using a transparent background, this can help
with aligning images perfectly.
When the image is loaded, define the values between which this should display.
Repeat this for all additional ranges to be shown. Use the 'Test value' box to check what will be shown when different
values are received.
The settings for any range can be checked by selecting the range of interest from the drop down box.
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Loading a new range background image
Range background images can be changed by clicking the search icon
Note that backgrounds can be made transparent by ticking the ‘Transparent’ option.
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HD2 - Shapes
VBOX Video HD2 software has the ability to add five different types of shape element, which can be edited by the user
to fit their requirements.
Adding a shape element

Open the shape library by clicking the ‘Shape’ icon from the top menu bar.
A drop down menu will then appear, clicking on one of the shapes will load a base shape into the scene. Once a
shape has been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
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Shape Settings
This area will show different options depending on the type of shape that has been added.
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Colour and Opacity
These settings are available for all five types of shape element. Within the right hand panel, a drop down box for colour
and a text box for opacity can be found.
Clicking on the drop down box for 'Colour' allows the user to set a specific colour.
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Editing the text box for opacity will alter the transparency of the shape element.
100% 75% 50% 25%
Rotation settings
Semicircle and Triangle shape elements can be rotated to four different settings, as they are non-symmetrical. Select
from the four options within the drop down menu shown below.
0° 90° 180° 270°
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Thickness and Direction Settings
These settings are only available when working with Line shape elements.
Use the arrows within the thickness box to change the line element settings.
The direction setting coupled with resizing the line element should allow a line to be drawn in any direction. The image
below shows a ruler image created from lots of line shape elements.
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HD2 - Text Elements
Text elements can either be used to display live channels from GPS, CAN, Lap Timing, Maths Channels, Performance
Tests, System sources, a Heart rate monitor, or to show static labels.
Adding a text element

To add a new text element, click the ‘Text’ icon from the top menu.
This will cause a new text element to be added to the top left corner of the main view window. Once a text element has
been added to the scene, it can be clicked and dragged to the desired location.
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Text Settings
Defining a text parameter
To set live data to display on the text element, the two drop down menus within the 'Parameter' section must be used.
The first drop down menu defines the source. Select either GPS, CAN, Lap Timing, Maths Channels, Performance
Tests, System Information or Heart rate monitor (if being used with a heart rate element).
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Changing the units

Static labels
For static text elements, the parameter must be set to ‘None’.
To edit a label, double click on the text element to turn on text edit mode, and type the desired text.
Alternatively, the ‘Label’ section within the text settings panel can be used.
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Font settings
This area can be used to select the desired font, colour and size used by the text element.
Colour
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Format
These options change depending on the parameter that has been defined. The example below shows the standard
setting for a ‘GPS Speed’ display.
Deleting an element
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09 - HD2 CAN Settings
VBOX Video HD2 has the ability to capture up to 32 CAN channels from either Racelogic modules, or from a vehicle
CAN bus system.
The CAN settings area can be accessed using the ‘Settings’ button in the top left menu bar.
To return to the scene designer, either use the ‘Settings’ button again, or press the ‘X’ in the top right corner of the
general settings area.
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Overview
The four main areas of the CAN settings page are highlighted below.
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Select channels to log
The purple box highlights the area where: a vehicle can be selected from the vehicle database within the software, a
Racelogic module database can be selected, a CAN database file for a specific vehicle can be loaded, or a new CAN
channel can be manually defined.
CAN Inputs
The green box highlights the areas which displays all CAN channels that are currently set to log. A counter at the top of
this window shows the number of remaining channel spaces. Clicking on a channel set to log will cause its settings to
display in the channel settings area. Channels can be exported from this section into their own database using the top
‘export’ button.
Channel settings
The blue box highlights the settings for either the currently selected channel in the 'CAN Inputs' section or the last
selected channel in the 'Select channels to log' section.
Expand the ‘Advanced settings’ area to see all CAN channel settings.
CAN bus settings
The red box highlights the settings for the HD2 CAN bus. See below for more information.
Notes: The Baud rate must match that of the connected unit/vehicle (Racelogic modules default is 500 kbit/s).
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Send Acknowledge is needed to allow communications with Racelogic Modules, but should not be used when
connecting to most Vehicle CAN Bus systems.
CAN Bus Settings
Baud rate
The default Baud rate of the HD2 is 500 kbit/s, which is correct both for most light vehicles, and for when logging
Racelogic Module data (assuming default module settings).
If this needs to be changed, the user has the option of selecting 100, 125, 250 or 500 kbit/s, or 1 Mbit/s.
Click here for details on how to physically measure CAN Baud rate.
Mode
• VCI mode (default) should be used for vehicle CAN bus connection, or if data is being captured from Racelogic
Modules.
• Racelogic Output mode should only be selected if the HD2 is to be connected to a CAN logging device. When
selected, the HD2 will transmit GPS channel data onto the CAN bus in this format.
Send Acknowledge
Racelogic modules and other CAN data-loggers and sensors require an acknowledge pulse to be sent. However, it is
not recommended to send these messages when connected to a vehicle’s CAN bus.
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Click here for more information on CAN send acknowledge.
When logging data from a Racelogic Module, send acknowledge will be automatically turned on. Whenever this
message is enabled, a warning message will appear telling the user that this could place unwanted data onto a
connected vehicle CAN bus.
Termination
When connecting to Racelogic modules and other CAN data-loggers and sensors, additional CAN termination may be
needed, depending on the specific setup. Click here for more information on CAN termination.
Logging CAN data from a Racelogic Module

Racelogic CAN modules have built in CAN database files, which can be accessed within the left hand panel of the CAN
settings area.
To log data from a Racelogic module, select ‘Racelogic module’ from the ‘source’ drop down list. The user can then
select the desired module from the ‘Module’ drop down list - shown below.
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When the desired module is selected, the channels available to log will be shown. To log all channels, tick the ‘log’ box
at the top of the list. Channels can also be ticked to log individually.
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Once channels are ticked to log, they will appear in the centre ‘CAN Inputs’ list. At this point they can be assigned to
elements within the scene.
As soon as a Racelogic Module channel is ticked to log, this will also automatically enable CAN send acknowledge.
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To edit the setup of any individual channel that is set to log, click on the channel of interest within the centre ‘CAN
Inputs’ list. The channel settings will appear in the right hand panel.
Micro / Mini Input Modules
Micro Input Module units have no user configurable settings, and are set up to work as standard with the HD2.
Note: all scenes included the scene library that are configured to log CAN, are set up to work instantly with the Micro
Input Module.
Mini Input Module units, if purchased with the HD2, should be set up and ready to use. However, the Mini Input Module
does have user configurable settings - click here for notes on how the unit should be set up.
Other Racelogic Modules
Compatible Modules: Inertial Measurement Units (IMU / YAW), 8 Channel Thermocouple (TC8), 8 Channel Analogue
(ADC), Frequency Input Module (FIM).
Note: In order to communicate with VBOX Video HD2, Racelogic modules must be set into Timed CAN mode.
For more information on how to do this, please see the user guide for the module in use.
Within 'CAN Settings' under the 'Mode' section, ensure that 'VCI' is selected, and the 'Send Acknowledge' box is
ticked.
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Basic channel settings
When a Racelogic Module channel is selected, the user can easily edit the channel name, units, scale and offset within
this area.
Click here for more information on scale and offset.
Note that when setting up the Revs input on a Micro Input Module, scale and offset are replaced with ‘Cylinders’ –
simply enter here the number of cylinders in the vehicle engine and the scale and offset will be calculated automatically.
The example below shows the setup for an analogue sensor picking up 0 - 5 V to display as 0 - 100 % brake data.
Default settings Settings changed to show Brake %
When any changes have been made to a CAN channel, click OK to save these changes.
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Advanced channel settings
This should only be used if the module in use has had its setup changed from the default settings. Likewise, any settings
changed here must be reflected in the Racelogic module – this can be done within VBOX Setup software.
For more details, please check the correct Racelogic Module manual.
Logging Vehicle CAN bus data

In order to capture data from a vehicle CAN bus system, the HD2 system must have:
1. The correct vehicle specific CAN database loaded into the scene file.
2. A successful hardware connection into the vehicles CAN bus.
Software setup for vehicle CAN logging
The Racelogic vehicle CAN database contains hundreds of different signals, for many different makes and models of
vehicles. VBOX Video Setup software enables you to search the vehicle database and select required channels through
the software. Alternatively, you can upload a CAN database file (.REF, .DBC, .VCI) for your vehicle from external
sources.
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Vehicle database
This option enables you to browse the Racelogic Vehicle CAN database within the software and select your vehicle.
Within the CAN Settings area of VBOX Video Setup software, Select ‘Vehicle database’ under the ‘Source’ drop down
list. You can then select the desired vehicle from the ‘Vehicle / ECU details’ drop down lists (as shown below).
Once selected, CAN channels specific to your vehicle will appear under the 'Tick channels to log' section. If available,
CAN connection information for the vehicle will also appear within the centre window.
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Load database
This option enables you to upload a CAN database file (.REF, .DBC, .VCI) that has been custom created for you by
Racelogic or that you have received from external sources.
Within the CAN Settings area of VBOX Video Setup software, Select ‘User configurable’ under the ‘Source’ drop down
list. This will cause a button to appear labelled ‘Load database’. Select this button to load the CAN database file.
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Select the CAN database file (.REF, .DBC, .VCI), the channels will then appear for selection.
Logging channels
Tick the channels to log, either by individual section, or tick the ‘Log’ box at the top to log all channels within the
database file (maximum of 32).
Once channels are ticked to log, they will appear in the ‘CAN Inputs’ List. At this point they can be assigned to
elements within the scene.
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Clicking on a channel set to log will cause the settings to display in the ‘Channel settings’ area.
If using a .REF file (Racelogic encrypted file), then this data is encrypted, so no settings will show.
Connecting HD2 to the Vehicle CAN Bus
After the software configuration is complete, a hardware connection must be made to the vehicle’s CAN bus system.
This can be done into some vehicles OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics) port, or directly into the CAN bus wires using a bare
wire connection, depending on the vehicle make/model.
Racelogic provide details of vehicle connection points including images, descriptions and wire colours whenever this
information is known. As well displaying this information within the software, vehicle information is also available on our
website.
HD2 Hardware connections – Vehicle CAN

• To connect the HD2 system to an OBDII port, a RLCAB069L cable must be used.
Click here for a cable drawing including PIN outs for the RLCAB069L.
• To connect the HD2 system to a vehicle CAN bus system using a bare wire, a RLCAB015L cable must be used.
Click here for a cable drawing including PIN outs for the RLCAB015L.
• To connect the HD2 system to a vehicle CAN bus system by clipping on to the wires, a RLACS182L cable must be
used.
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Note: If the connection needs to be made using a bare wire interface with the CAN Hi and Lo outputs of the vehicle, we
strongly recommend contacting a qualified auto-electrician to perform the fitting.
Setup diagrams are below for HD2 units with and without an OLED display.
Without OLED Display With OLED Display (and stereo microphones)
OBDII Port Location
The exact location of the OBDII connector varies from vehicle to vehicle, but it will be within a few feet of the driver and it
will have easy access. Most often you can find the OBDII connector somewhere below the steering column, either above
the pedals or perhaps inside a fuse box by the driver's knee. The OBDII connector will probably be in plain view, but
some connectors are covered.
User defined CAN channels

As well as loading pre-defined CAN database files, there is the ability to manually enter details of individual CAN
channels. This requires the user to have an in depth knowledge of the CAN bus system they are connected to.
To add a new user channel, select ‘User configurable’ from the ‘Source’ drop down list. Select the ‘Add new user
channel’ button – this will cause a new user channel to appear within the CAN inputs list, as shown below.
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In the right hand ‘Channel settings’ panel, the channel setup can be entered manually. Note: The advanced settings
area will need to be expanded.
Once the details of the channel setup have been entered, press 'OK' to confirm the changes.
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Assigning a CAN channel to an element
Once the CAN channels have been defined within the CAN settings area, return to the scene designer.
Select the element you wish to assign CAN data to. Within the right hand panel, under the ‘Parameter’ drop down list,
select ‘CAN’ and then the channel of interest.
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Further information on setting up elements can be found here.
Editing a supplied scene file to add a new CAN database

All of the supplied scenes with CAN data displayed (such as RPM, Brake and Throttle) are set up to use data from a
Racelogic Micro Input Module.
This can easily be changed within the CAN settings page.
Clear all CAN inputs as shown below.
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Turn OFF send acknowledge to avoid any unwanted data being placed onto a vehicle CAN bus.
Now add the new vehicle or RL module channels to log, and reassign any elements in the scene to the new channels -
as described above.
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10 - HD2 Maths Channels
Maths channels can be used to create a new channel to be displayed using a combination of the existing parameters.
An example may be hill gradient which can be calculated from the horizontal speed and the vertical speed.
To add a new maths channel to a scene, select 'Settings > Maths channels' to open the equation editor.
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There are three main areas of the Maths channels area:
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• The green box highlights the area where new maths channels can be added and lists all maths channels that are
currently configured.
• The purple box highlights the equation editor, which is used to write new expressions.
• The blue box highlights the units to be used in the currently selected equation.
Creating a new maths channel

To create a new maths channel, click ‘Create new’. 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.
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Below is an example for ‘Combo G’.
To check the equation is working as expected, press ‘test’. This will bring up a window where test values can be
entered, before a results window is shown.
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Enter a name for the Maths channel and make sure that the units on the right are correct.
If you require a unit for the channel to be included within the .vbo file, enter a value in the section below the channel
name, click ‘OK’ to save changes.
Once a Maths Channel has been saved, it will appear in the ‘Maths channels’ list. The user can then assign an element
to show data from this maths channel in the video overlay.
For more information on assigning channels to elements and element setup, see the elements section and select the
element that is being used.
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Channels
The channels shown in the equation editor are all channels currently being logged by the HD2.
The standard channels are the GPS channels which are captured by default, and can always be accessed. The
additional channels are any configured CAN channels, or any existing saved maths channels.
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Functions
Supported functions are shown in the image below. Constants of G and PI are also supported.
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11 - HD2 Performance Tests
Adding performance tests

To add any of the eight available tests, navigate to the performance tests setup screen. This area can be accessed by
selecting the ‘Settings’ button in the top left menu bar.
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There are eight standard performance tests which can be selected within the scene designer. To add a test, click on the
'Create new' button. This will add the tests one by one in the order shown below:
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Pressing the ‘X’ next to a test will remove that test from the scene.
These tests can be assigned to any text elements. To add a performance test into a scene, click the ‘Text’ icon shown
below.
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This will add a new text element into the main view window.
Within the right hand panel, the parameter settings can be set to ‘Performance tests’ and then the desired test chosen.
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Performance Test results will show as ‘Time taken’ by default. The following format options can be selected.
Once the parameter has been set as desired, the performance test will actively display on the video overlay.
Note that all on screen performance tests will start in a stopwatch style counter when the start conditions when the start
conditions are met, and will freeze holding results on screen as soon as test end conditions are achieved.
Tests will be reset and started again after a completed test has been done, when the start conditions for the test are met
again.
Editing performance tests

To edit a performance test, select the test from the left hand list. The settings for this test will then be shown in the main
view window.
There are a number of standard tests which can be easily selected using the ‘select standard test’ drop down list.
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When a new test is selected, press the 'OK' button to save the changes. This will update the name shown in the left
hand list, and will then appear for selection within the scene designer screen.
User defined performance tests – including speed to distance tests
Tick the ‘User defined’ box to access all performance test settings.
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Start of test settings
Here, the start speed for the test can be set. If the ‘one foot rollout’ box is marked, this will fix the start speed to zero.
For more information about one foot rollout, click here.
End of test settings
This area allows the test end conditions to be defined. Either set an end speed, or distance value.
Marking the ‘beep at end test’ box will cause the HD2 to sound a single tone upon test completion.
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Mid-Speed settings
Enabling this setting allows a mid-speed to be added to the test – for example ‘0 – 100 – 0’ tests.
When this box is marked, a speed value area will appear as shown below.
Note: Mid-speed is disabled when running speed to distance tests.
Units
Use these two drop down boxes to set the units of measurement used in the tests.
Speed – select from:

• km/h (default)
• mph
• kts
• m/s
• ft/s
Distance – select from:

• m (default)
• ft
• km
• mi
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• nmi
Saving test changes
Press the 'OK' button to save any changes. This will update the name shown in the left hand list, and will then appear for
selection within the scene designer screen.
Note that performance tests are saved within individual scene files.
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12 - HD2 OBD Settings
VBOX Video HD2 has the ability to capture up to 11 OBD channels via a Bluetooth module which plugs in to the
vehicle's OBD port.
The OBD settings area can be accessed using the ‘Settings’ button in the top left menu bar.
Further information on the operation of this module can be found here.
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Overview
The three main areas of the OBD settings page are highlighted below.
Select channels to log
The purple box highlights the area where OBD channels can be selected to be logged by VBOX Video HD2. To log all
channels, tick the ‘Log’ box at the top of the list. Channels can also be ticked to log individually.
Note: Not all channels will be supported by your vehicle, all unsupported channels will not be recorded.
OBD Inputs
The green box highlights the areas which displays all OBD channels that are currently set to log. A counter at the top of
this window shows the number of remaining channel spaces. Clicking on a channel set to log will cause its settings to
display in the channel settings area.
Channel settings
The blue box highlights the settings for either the currently selected channel in the 'OBD Inputs' section or the last
selected channel in the 'Select channels to log' section.
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The configurable settings, which will change dependent on the channel selected, include units, decimal places and
priority. Priority is selectable from 1-7 and affects how often a channel is requested. For example, a priority of 1 is
requested 64 times more frequently than a priority of 7. Fast changing variables should have a high priority and slow
changes a low priority, in most cases these have been set by default. The actual update frequency is dependent on the
vehicle and number of channels selected.
OBDII Port Location

The exact location of the OBDII connector varies from vehicle to vehicle, but it will be within a few feet of the driver and it
will have easy access. Most often you can find the OBDII connector somewhere below the steering column, either above
the pedals or perhaps inside a fuse box by the driver's knee. The OBDII connector will probably be in plain view, but
some connectors are covered.
Assigning an OBD channel to an element

Once the OBD channels have been defined within the OBD settings area, return to the scene designer.
Select the element you wish to assign OBD data to. Within the right hand panel, under the ‘Parameter’ drop down list,
select ‘OBD’ and then the channel of interest.
Further information on setting up elements can be found here.
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How to pair Bluetooth OBD module with VBOX Video HD2
In order to pair your Bluetooth OBD module (RLACS228) with your HD2 unit, you will first need to select the correct
setting within VBOX Video Setup software.
4. Select ‘Settings’ and click on ‘OBD’.
5. Tick the relevant channels you wish the module to log.
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6. Save to the SD card.
7. Remove the SD card and insert it in to the fully booted VBOX Video HD2.
8. When the scene has installed, insert the OBD module in to the vehicle's OBD port. The OBD module ‘Power’ LED
will turn solid green. Information about OBD port location can be found here.
9. If no other OBD module is paired with the HD2, the switch will automatically connect to the unit when turned on.
10. If another OBD module is paired with the HD2, the existing paired module will need to be removed
using the Camera Preview App.
11. The blue ‘BT’ LED will switch to a fast blink to show that it is attempting to automatically connect.
12. Once connected, the ‘BT’ LED will show a constant blue light.
13. The 'HOST' LED will flash orange when there is communication between the HD2 and the module.
14. The 'OBD' LED will flash red when there is communication between the module and the vehicle.
Note: The OBD module should automatically connect to the HD2 if no other module is paired. If this is not
occurring and the blue ‘BT’ LED is emitting a flash every 3 seconds rather than blinking fast, it may be necessary
to press the 'Connect' button. If there are still connection issues after pressing the button, it may be necessary to
unregister the device from the HD2 using the Camera Preview App.
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13 - HD2 General Settings
The general area includes settings for logging conditions, filenames, video quality, audio behaviour, serial and Bluetooth
settings. Any options defined here will be saved into the overall scene configuration.
This area can be accessed by selecting the ‘Settings’ button in the top left menu bar.
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Audio
Channel setting
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Mono (default setting)
This setting should be used with a single audio input. The single (Left) input is duplicated on both left and right outputs
as shown below.
Stereo
This setting takes two separate audio inputs and outputs two separate audio outputs as shown in the image below.
Mute
When this setting is configured, no audio will be recorded, regardless of any audio input connections.
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Line level settings
This setting should be turned on when using any audio source that operates at line level. For example, an intercom
system.
Automatic Level Control
The options for ALC are shown below - High is the default setting.
For very noisy environments, the ALC may need to be reduced, or a fixed gain set for precise line input control.
Gain is applied to output channels individually, so when using multiple audio inputs on a stereo setting, depending on
the input placement, different gain values can be set on each input.
Note: When using the stereo setting with two inputs, the ALC can be adjusted individually on each channel.
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Bluetooth
If using an external Bluetooth start/stop logging switch, this option will need to be enabled before connecting.
Enable button
This enables the Racelogic Bluetooth start/stop logging switch(RLACS224) to be used to initiate and stop a recording
once paired with the HD2. Further information on the operation of this switch can be found here.
Logging
When the VBOX Video HD2 is logging data, the REC LED will illuminate solid Blue, changing to flashing Blue if a file is
being closed.
IMPORTANT! Never remove the logging media (SD Card or USB Stick) when the REC LED is on. Wait until all files
have been closed and the LED is fully OFF before removing the card.
Removing media while the unit is logging will risk data loss!
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Video Pre-buffer
Video data will be captured for this number of seconds before logging is started.
Note: The maximum pre-buffer delay that can be configured is 30 seconds.
Logging source
This setting defines which type of media (SD card or USB stick) the HD2 will use first if both are connected.
File name of video and data files
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The default filename for videos and ‘.vbo’ files is ‘VBOX’. This will create a video and data file with synchronised names.
For example, VBOX0001.mp4 and VBOX0001.vbo. The prefix can be changed in the ‘filename settings’ area, shown
below.
There is an option to include the HD2 serial number, or a UTC time stamp in the logged file name.
If the time stamp option is ticked, the format of this time stamp can be selected in the drop down boxes that appear.
The time zone selected will affect the file creation time and also the GPS parameter for local time.
Logging mode
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Only when moving (default mode)
This mode will allow the VBOX Video HD2 to automatically start and stop logging based on speed values.
Irrespective of the logging mode set within the scene, pressing the 'REC' button on the front of the unit will override any
automatic logging functions. The unit will then record until the card is full, the power is removed, or until the user presses
the 'REC' button once more.
Using the 'REC' button on the front of the unit to start or stop a recording puts the unit into a 'partially manual' mode to
prevent potential loss of video. This means that once the recording has been manually completed, if the car has been
stationary for over 30 seconds, the unit reverts back to ‘Only when moving (default mode)’ logging and will start to
record automatically when the vehicle moves again. The unit will also revert back to default if the SD card is changed or
if power is removed.
There is a ‘disable manual override’ option (shown above). When this is enabled, the user will not be able to start or stop
logging via the front panel.
Continuous
To change the unit into continuous logging mode, edit the drop down box.
When in continuous mode, the VBOX Video HD2 will start logging as soon as there is power and media present. The
unit will not stop recording unless the front panel button is pressed, then the unit will not start recording again until either
the media is removed and re-inserted, the front panel button is pushed, or the system is turned off and back on.
Manual
To change the unit into manual logging mode, edit the drop down box.
When in manual mode, the VBOX Video HD2 will never automatically start and stop logging. Logging is controlled using
the front panel button.
Note: Always ensure that the REC button is pushed to close a file and wait for the REC LED to fully turn off before
removing any media.
Logging options
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Start logging when vehicle exceeds – This value is the trigger logging speed.
Stop logging when vehicle has been stationary for – Once under the minimum speed value for this number of
seconds, HD2 will stop logging.
The default settings are shown above. HD2 will start logging at 15 km/h – video will show 10 seconds of footage prior to
this, allowing a standing start to be fully captured. The unit will stop logging when the vehicle speed has been under 15
km/h for 10 seconds.
Any of these values can be adjusted to suit different requirements.
Serial
By default the HD2 will output serial data to be used by an OLED display. This can be turned off if required.
Smoothing
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Smooth level settings
Here you can set levels of smoothing to selected channels to help reduce noise. These settings apply only to the
graphical overlay operation and have no effect on the captured data.
Video
Video and graphics
The default video quality setting is medium in order to balance picture quality with recorded file sizes. When looking at
static images, there would be no notable difference in video quality between the high and low settings – however the
high video quality setting does provide finer detail when viewing fast moving images.
Quality
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
Maximum file size
Select a maximum file size per recording. This is set at 2 GB by default and is configurable from 0.5-4.0 GB. If a
recording is greater than the selected maximum file size, it will be split in to a separate file.
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How to pair Bluetooth heart rate monitor with VBOX Video HD2
In order to pair your Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor (RLACS227) with your HD2 unit, you will first need to add a heart
rate element within VBOX Video Setup software. The Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor should then automatically
connect with the HD2 when it is turned on and no other monitor has been connected.
4. Select the ‘Heart rate monitor’ element within the Scene view and position where required.
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7. If no other Heart rate Monitor is paired with the HD2, the monitor will automatically connect to the unit when turned
on.
8. If another heart rate monitor is paired with the HD2, the existing paired monitor will need to be removed
using the Camera Preview App.
9. As soon as the heart rate monitor detects contact on the pads, it turns on and a blue LED will blink slowly to
indicate that it is awaiting connection with the HD2.
Note: For accurate readings, moisture is needed on the pads. Conductive gel works well, along with sweat. If the
contact between the pads and skin isn’t good enough, the readings can be inaccurate and slow to update.
10. When connection has been made, the blue LED will flash 3 times and then blink quickly (about twice every
second) to indicate that it is paired with the HD2.
11. A red LED will also flash each time a heartbeat is detected.
Note: LEDs only operate for around 30 seconds to conserve battery.
If for some reason the monitor does not automatically connect with the unit, a pairing file can be installed on to the HD2
using the method below:
• Once the scene has loaded, remove the card and upload the Bluetooth pairing file onto it.
• Insert the card into the HD2, within a few seconds the HD2 will beep and the OK light will slowly flash orange.
Should you require a new pairing file, please contact support@racelogic.co.uk.
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How to pair Bluetooth logging switch with VBOX Video HD2
In order to pair your Bluetooth start/stop logging switch (RLACS224) with your HD2 unit, you will first need to select
the correct setting within VBOX Video Setup software. The Bluetooth switch should then automatically connect with the
HD2 when it is turned on and no other switch has been connected.
4. Select ‘Settings’ and click on ‘General’.
5. Select ‘Bluetooth’ and ensure that ‘Enable button’ is ticked.

8. If no other Bluetooth start/stop logging switch is paired with the HD2, the switch will automatically connect to the
unit when turned on.
9. If another Bluetooth switch is paired with the HD2, the existing paired switch will need to be removed using button
commands or the Camera Preview App.
10. To turn on, hold the Bluetooth switch within 1 m of the HD2 and press the ‘Record’ button – You should see the
Record LED flashing orange while it searches for VBOX Video HD2.
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11. Once connected, the Bluetooth Record LED will display a single green flash. You can start/stop recordings and
event mark files at the touch of a button.
If for some reason the switch does not automatically connect with the unit, a pairing file can be installed on to the HD2
using the method below:
• Once the scene has loaded, remove the card and insert the SD card provided with the switch*.
Note: If the switch was not supplied with an SD card, remove the card used for recording, upload the file to
it from a computer and insert it back in to VBOX Video HD2.
• Within a few seconds, the HD2 will beep and the OK light will slowly flash orange.
• Remove the SD card provided with the switch and reinsert the SD card used for recording.
*Bluetooth logging buttons purchased before the release of Firmware version 1.2.45 (prior to October '16) would not
have been supplied with an SD card, information regarding this change can be found here. The pairing file is deleted
from the card once installed onto VBOX Video HD2, we suggest you back up a copy before loading into the unit, in case
for any reason you need to re-pair the Bluetooth button. Should you not have a backup and require a new file to pair,
please contact support@racelogic.co.uk.
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14 - HD2 Technical Properties
HD2 - CAN Output Format HD2 - PIN OUTS
HD2 - Upgrading firmware and

HD2 - Technical Specification
software
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HD2 - CAN Output Format
Data format: Motorola
Baud rate: 500 kbit/s
Data Bytes
Update
ID*
Rate
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(1)
0x301 100 ms (2) Time since midnight UTC (3) Position – Latitude MMMM.MMMMM
Sats
0x302 100 ms (4) Position – Longitude MMMM.MMMMM (5) Velocity (kts) (6) Heading (°)
(8) Vertical (9) (10)

0x303 100 ms (7) Altitude. WGS 84. (m) Unused
velocity (m/s) Status Status
(12) Lateral
0x304 100 ms Unused (11) Long Accel. (g)
Accel. (g)
0x305 100 ms (13) Distance since reset (m) Unused Unused
(14) Video file (15) Video file

0x306 100 ms (16) Video time
primary Number fragment Number
0x307 100 ms (17) OLED lap time* (18) OLED reference to current lap time
(20)
0x308 100 ms (19) Session (21) Lap (22) Lap time*
Session lap
* Note - OLED Lap time and HD2 Lap time will show an offset due to processing time.
1. The number of satellites used in the navigation solution.

2. Time since midnight. This is a count of 10 ms intervals since midnight UTC. (5383690 = 53836.90 seconds since
midnight or 14 hours, 57 minutes and 16.90 seconds).
3. Position, Latitude * 100,000 (311924579 = 51 Degrees, 59.24579 Minutes North). This is a true 32 bit signed
integer, North being positive.
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4. Position, Longitude * 100,000 (11882246 = 0 Degrees, 58.82246 Minutes West). This is a true 32 bit signed
integer, West being positive.
5. Ground speed, 0.01 kts per bit.
6. 2-D heading, 0.01° per bit.
7. Altitude above mean sea level (WGS 84) 0.01 m per bit, signed.
8. Vertical Velocity, 0.01 m/s per bit, signed.
9. First status flags (see table below).
10. Second status flags (see table below).
11. Longitudinal Acceleration, 0.01 g per bit, signed.
12. Lateral Acceleration, 0.01 g per bit, signed.
13. Distance travelled since VBOX reset, 0.01 m per bit.
14. Video file primary number is the number which matches the .vbo file number.
15. Video file fragment number is the number of video files since logging started.
16. Video time is the number of milliseconds since the video file started.
17. Lap time from the OLED in milliseconds. Note that this may lag behind the lap timing value sent in the 0x308
frame.
18. The delta-t value from the OLED in milliseconds.
19. The lap timing session index.
20. The lap number during this session.
21. The lap number since start-up.
22. The current lap time in milliseconds.
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First Status Flags (9)
Bit Mask HD2 Description
0 0x01 No N/A
1 0x02 No N/A
New position (latitude and

2 0x04 Yes
longitude) format
File open (set when a file

3 0x08 Yes is open i.e. when logging
or synching)
Logging (set when

4 0x10 Yes
logging)
5 0x20 No N/A
Memory full (set when the

6 0x40 Yes currently active media is
too full for logging)
Media fitted (set when

there is at least one
7 0x80 Yes
media device available,
even if it’s full)
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Second Status Flags (10)
Bit Mask HD2 Description
0 0x01 Yes Alive (always set)
1 0x02 No N/A
2 0x04 No N/A
3 0x08 No N/A
4 0x10 No N/A
5 0x20 Yes DGPS corrections active
6 0x40 Yes Eastern hemisphere
7 0x80 Yes Southern hemisphere
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HD2 - PIN OUTS
Rear View of VBOX Video HD2
Connector 1 - POWER (Lemo 2 PIN)
PIN I/O Function
1 I Power+
2 I Ground
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PIN I/O Function
Chassis I Ground
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Connector 2 / 3 - Camera Inputs (Lemo 9 PIN)
PIN I/O Function
1 I Ground
2 I Data
3 I Data
4 O Ground
5 O Camera Power (4V)
6 O Chassis
7 I Data
8 I Data
9 O Camera Power (4V)
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Connector 4 - CAN / SER (Lemo 5 PIN)
PIN I/O Function
1 - RS232 Tx
2 - RS232 Rx
3 I/O CAN High
4 I/O CAN Low
5 O +V Power
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Connector 5 - USB (Lemo 5 PIN)
PIN I/O Function
1 I USB - ID
2 I/O DP
3 O Ground
4 I/O USB 5 V
5 I/O DM
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Connector 6 - MIC (Lemo 4 PIN)
PIN I/O Function
1 I Microphone - left channel
2 O Ground
3 O Ground
4 I Microphone - right channel
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Connector 7 - GPS Antenna
PIN I/O Function
Centre I RF Signal
Chassis I Ground
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HD2 - Technical Specification
GPS Specification
Velocity
Accuracy 0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples)
Units km/h or mph
Update Rate 10 Hz
Maximum Velocity 1000 mph
Minimum Velocity 0.5 km/h
Resolution 0.01 km/h
Distance
Accuracy 0.05 % (<50 cm per km)
Units m or ft
Resolution 1 cm
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Position
2D Position ±3 m (95 % CEP*)
Height 10 m (95 % CEP*)
Acceleration
Accuracy 1%
Maximum 4g
Resolution 0.01 g
Heading
Accuracy 0.3°
Resolution 0.01°
Lap Timing (OLED / Circuit Tools)
Accuracy 0.01 s**
Resolution 0.01 s
Definitions
* Circle of Error Probable (CEP): 95 % of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter
** Not using DGPS and crossing the start/finish line at 100 km/h
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Graphics, Sound and Storage
Recording Options
Record only when moving (default); Continuous record; Manual record via front button or Bluetooth remote start/stop
button
Graphics
24 bit colour plus 256 levels of alpha transparency
Virtually unlimited number of gauges, g-plots, bar graphs, track maps, text and images
Choose from the internal GPS parameters or external CAN/Serial parameters
Standard library of gauges, fonts etc
User definable gauges, fonts etc
Alerts: Text and images can change when a parameter is over / under a desired limit
Resolution
1920 x 1080p at 30 frames per second
Field of view
Horizontal: 148°; Vertical: 86°, Diagonal: 163°
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Compression Options
3 levels of quality - high (default), medium and low
Bit rates: 16 MB/s (high); 12 MB/s (medium); 8 MB/s (low). Typical values - can vary according to conditions
Memory Usage
7 GB per hour (high); 5.25 GB per hour (medium); 3.5 GB per hour (low). Typical values - can vary according to
conditions
Storage Options
SD card (Fast SD card required) - up to 128 GB supported
Optional USB adaptor for USB flash drives (fast USB drive required) - up to 256 GB supported
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Environmental and Physical
Input Voltage 8 – 30 V DC
Power 25 W (maximum)
Size 172 mm x 132 mm x 36 mm
Weight 870 g (approximate)
• Recorder: 0 – 50°C
Operating Temperature
• Camera: -10°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to +85°C
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HD2 - Upgrading firmware and software
Upgrading HD2 Firmware

Occasionally Racelogic will release new versions of firmware (internal code) for the HD2, often to introduce new
features, information about the newest firmware update can be found here.
New firmware is loaded into the HD2 using an SD card.
Download the latest ‘.vvhfw’ file here
How do you run the update?

• Download the upgrade file from the link above.
• Place the .VVHFW file on the root directory of an SD card (not in the media or any other folder).
• Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit.
• Load the SD card into the front panel.
• The HD2 will double beep when the upgrade is complete (may take up to 5 minutes).
• Turn the unit off and on again to complete the upgrade.
Note: From Firmware update 1.3.58 onwards, no power cycle will be required to complete the upgrade.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When upgrading to the latest firmware, the cameras must be connected to the unit as they are included as
part of the upgrade. However, this makes the cameras incompatible with units running older release
firmware. If you have more than one unit, it is highly recommended to upgrade all units in one go or isolate
upgraded units and cameras to ensure compatibility.
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Upgrading the OLED display
If you are using an OLED display, this should also be upgraded after new Video VBOX firmware is loaded.
Click here for information on how to upgrade your display.
Upgrading the track map database

Occasionally Racelogic will release new versions of the track map database in order to introduce new circuit maps and
start/finish lines - and also to update any older tracks ones with new layouts.
The track map database stored within the VBOX Video HD2 is updated within a Firmware Upgrade, however
the database can also be updated independently of the main unit firmware.
The latest database file can be downloaded from here.
To update your VBOX Video HD2 with the latest track database, please download the file and install it by following this
procedure:
• Download the latest track database file from the link above.
• Place the Database_Hd.vvhdb file on the root directory of an SD card (not in the media or any other folder).
• Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit.
• Load the SD card into the front panel.
• The HD2 will double beep when the upgrade is complete (may take up to 5 minutes).
• Turn the unit off and on again to complete the update.
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To view the latest track list, click on the image below.
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Upgrading VBOX Video HD2 Setup Software
The latest VBOX Video HD2 Setup Software can be downloaded here.
You will be asked to specify where to save the installer; you should select your desktop.
Allow the installer to download.
If you open this ZIP file, and select ‘extract all files’ from the top left corner of the window, you can then save this to your
desktop.
Now open this ‘unzipped’ folder, and click on the ‘setup.exe’ icon. This will then run through the installer – you will have
to click ‘next’ a couple of times and agree to some terms and conditions.
Note: HD2 Setup software does have an auto-update functionality, however the software will detect and notify if there is
a new version available. It will then give the option to download and install the update.
Upgrading Circuit Tools Software

For information on upgrading Circuit Tools software, click here.
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15 - HD2 Troubleshooting
Camera specific issues can be found here.
Trouble Locking onto Satellites

• Place the antenna where it has an unobstructed view of the sky (see ‘GPS Antenna Placement’ below).
• Perform a GPS Coldstart by pressing and holding the REC button for 5 seconds until the unit beeps once. Then
leave the unit powered up in an open static position for at least 15 minutes.
• Check the antenna connection is very clean; small amounts of dirt in the socket can cause a significant reduction in
signal strength.
• Try another antenna.
GPS Antenna Placement

For optimum GPS signal reception, make sure that the antenna is fitted to the highest point of the vehicle away from
any obstructions that may block satellite reception. The GPS antenna works best with a metal ground plane underneath,
silver foil, or a metal plate beneath the antenna can improve reception significantly if you don’t have a large metal roof.
Click here for more information on antenna placement.
Scene does not upload to the HD2

• Try a re-installation of the firmware on the HD2 and try to upload the scene again.
HD2 won't record when REC button is pushed

• Ensure the unit has a good 12 V source (10 V is not enough to power recording, although the unit will turn on).
• Ensure there is logging media present.
• Ensure the logging media is correctly formatted in FAT32 - try reformatting the card if the unit is not detecting it
correctly.
HD2 Beeps continuously

• The SD card may be full.
• The scene may be corrupt, try re-uploading the scene.
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• Try to re-flash the firmware.
No speed shown on video

• Check GPS reception.
HD2 not responding

If VBOX Video HD2 has become non responsive, there are a number of steps that can be taken to try and rectify the
problem.
Firmware version V1.3.72 introduced a solid Red OK / Status LED light signifying a rare system failure. The unit should
automatically power cycle after approximately 30 seconds, which will hopefully fix the issue.
In the event that your unit has not restarted and fixed the issue or you are on an earlier Firmware version, please follow
the steps outlined below.
Front panel showing Red OK LED Rear panel showing Red Status LED
IMPORTANT – Before you carry out these steps, please ensure that the unit is connected to a good, stable 12 V
power source and that everything else apart from the cameras has been disconnected.
Please try each step in turn, stopping if the issue has been resolved:
1. Firstly, try and perform a GPS Engine Coldstart - Hold the REC button on the front of the unit for 5 seconds
(the unit should beep once)
2. Next, try power cycling the unit (withdraw power and reapply)
3. Next, try reloading the Latest Firmware File via the SD card. This file should be placed on the root directory of
the card and inserted in to the unit (the unit should double beep when completed), more information on how to
do this can be found here
Note: This may require the unit to be turned off when the SD card is inserted for it to recognise the file once
power is applied
4. Next, load the clearscenes file into the unit via the SD card. This process is the same as the firmware upload
step described above. It will remove the current scene from the unit and restore the factory default scene
Note: This may require the unit to be turned off when the SD card is inserted for it to recognise the file once
power is applied
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If these steps have not resolved your issue, please load the getlogs file into the unit via the SD card. This process is
the same as the firmware upload step described above. It will create a text file on the SD card called ‘log.txt’. Please
email this text log file to Racelogic Support at support@racelogic.com, we will then open this file and investigate your
issues further.
If none of these steps have helped and you have been unable to obtain a text log file, then please contact
Racelogic Support for further assistance.
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Included on the SD card are two software programs:

Both of these software programs can be downloaded from here.

VBOX Video Registration

Please register your unit here

VBOX Video HD2 Standard Inventory

Description Quantity Product Code

VBOX Video HD2 Unit 1 VBVDHD2-V1

VBOX Video 1080p Camera (3 m),

Camera Clamp Body 2 MECH0275

Camera Clamp Rubber Strap 2 MECH0276

32 GB SD Card - Including VBOX

Lightweight Windscreen Suction

Mono Microphone (2.5 m) 1 RLACS221

GPS/GLONASS/Galileo Low Profile

Cigar Plug Power Supply (2 m) 1 RLCAB010LE

VBOX Video HD2 Optional Extras

Description Product Code

CAN / Serial Splitter RLCAB081

USB Logging Cable RLCAB073

Stereo Microphone Splitter RLCAB132

Stereo Microphones RLACS133

OLED Laptiming Display RLVBDSP05 / 04

Micro Input Module RLVBMICIN01L

Mini Input Module RLVBMIM01

CAN Cables – OBD/Unterminated RLCAB069L / RLCAB015L

Clip on CAN bus Interface RLACS182-L

Bluetooth Remote Start/Stop Logging Switch RLACS224

Heavy-Duty Camera Clamp RLACS270

Roll Cage Mount RLACS260

Roll Cage Bracket RLACS267

Li-ion battery pack RLACS112

Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor RLACS227

Bluetooth OBD module RLACS228

Quick release mounting bracket RLACS258

Harsh Environment Fan RLACS247

Green – Fast Flash System powering up

Green – Slow Flash Fully powered - No SD Card

Green – Solid SD Card OK – READY TO LOG

Orange – Slow Flash Requires reboot

Green – Slow Flash Searching for Satellites

Green – Solid GPS Lock OK – READY TO LOG

Blue – Solid Recording – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA

Blue – Fast Flash Closing Files – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA

Red System Error

Orange Not ready to record (either no GPS or no SD Card)

Green Ready to record – system all OK

Blue Recording – DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA

Save diagnostic logs to SD card

Export current scene to SD card

This saves the current HD2 scene to the SD card.

This option allows you to:

• Remove a device from the list of paired devices

• Add a device to the list of paired devices

SD cards / USB memory sticks

For more information on logging settings, click here.

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

Bluetooth start/stop logging switch

6. Save to the SD card and remove.

Pairing HD2 with a logging switch

Bluetooth button operation