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1. e Repeat all At the completion of the selected file each of the other files will be played in turn and this will repeat until stopped Video Recording Preferences Quality The Quality options produce these approximate data rates storage capacity e Normal 2 Mbits sec 70 minutes per GByte Roughly equivalent to DVD visual quality e Fine 3 Mbits sec 47 min GB e SuperFine 4 Mbits sec 35 min GB default File Length Limit Due to limitations of the file system used on the SD card no recording file may exceed approximately 4 GByte in size The File Length Limit feature allows the user to place a smaller limit on recording size if desired This can be useful in coordination with various automatic recording modes to ensure that a single recording does not inadvertently use too much of the memory card capacity Action at file limit This preference specifies what action the recorder should take if an A V recording file reaches the File Length Limit e Stop The recording stops default e Split The current recording file is closed and a new file begins ChaseCam DIV A100 User Manual October 2010 Page 24 CLS INTELLIGENT VIDEO e Recycle Similar to Split but if the SD card is too full for another recording of the same length recordings are deleted to make enough room starting with the oldest The Split and Recycle feature allows you to use the full capacity of larger SD cards despite the inherent limit on individ2. ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 36
3. Commuter Recorder Start with the Trip Recorder but choose the Recycle action at File Length Limit to reclaim card space if nothing interesting happened on your older trips This will let you keep using the same card indefinitely but remember to change cards when something interesting does happen ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 29 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Technical Details Recording Files The DIVA follows the Design rule for Camera File system DCF specification commonly used by digital cameras and camcorders This standard restricts the folder and file names used by the DIVA in specific ways On the SD card by default the first DIVA A V recording will be DCIM LOOMEDIA CHONO001 MP4 and DCIM LOOMEDIA CHONO001 DAT the A V recording and data recording respectively Each subsequent recording or split of a recording will increment the last four digits of the file names and if that exceeds 9999 will increment the first three digits of the folder name The folder named DCIM is required by the standard and cannot be changed it stands for Digital Camera IMages The first four characters of the file name and the last five characters of the folder name are user preferences The DIVA records any playlists the user may create under the MISc folder GForce Data Technical data The GForce module is 3 axis Plus or minus 16gs and user set This means that you can place the module or reco
4. INTELLIGENT VIDEO DIVA User Manual 2010 12 10 standard version Reflects version 2 061 Earlier units may not have all the same features DIVA User Manual Thank you for purchasing the ChaseCam Digital Data and Video Recorder V aim CAUTION Read this User Manual There are no user serviceable parts inside Removing the endplate screws will void your warranty If your DIVA requires servicing please contact the factory Do not use the DIVA to power devices other than bullet cameras and factory approved modules This document is a work in progress and reflects only the version of the DIVA that was shipped at the time it was printed Please stay current by checking the chasecam com forums and downloads We are continually adding features to your DIVA NOTE Q You can power the DIVA up directly by hard wire into the 2 pin green or black Terminal Block on the rear This is preferred over the round DC jack Q Items printed in light gray s1 indicate features or items in development and are not present or functional at the time of this printing http www chasecam com 858 397 1777 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Features New user interface e Full widescreen color LCD to display video e Simplified camera aiming Easily aim the camera while looking at the LCD e Instantly verify and play back video Now with sound e On board speaker for playback e Real time video feed to LCD screen or to an external device e Easier
5. scroll down the list of settings moving up from the topmost setting will scroll up the list Use the left and right arrows to adjust the value of current setting Press SEL to save the current value s for this item or press MENU to dismiss the item without changing the item s value s Mode Tab Playback Mode Record Standby Mode The Mode Tab has a special shortcut The current mode may be switched by pressing SEL without first using the arrows to move down to the desired mode This makes it easier to quickly switch modes and review the last recording Playback Tab Play options Play one Play all Repeat one or Repeat all Movie edit Crop Partial delete Divide or Merge s11 Playlist edit New playlist or Add files s12 Video Recording Tab Quality S Fine default Fine or Normal File Length Limit 32M 64M 128M 256M 512M 1G 2G 4G default Action at file limit Stop default or Split or Recycle Audio Tab Audio Gain value Ext line in preset value of 1 Ext mic close 2 Int mic close 4 Int mic wide 10 or Custom 1 through 30 30 is the maximum gain Microphone Boost None electret mic or loud areas or High dynamic mic or quiet areas Audio Mixing On or Off The Audio Gain preset values are suggestions for common conditions use the Custom setting to fine tune for other conditions ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 22 EIE i System Tab After Power
6. Audio Connections Video If you are using the DIVA with a ChaseCam camera simply plug the camera s MiniDIN connector to the supplied ChaseCam DIVA adapter cable If you are using some other camera you will connect the camera to an optional MiniDIN to RCA adapter which includes the DC jack to supply power 12VDC If you are recording from another video source such as a TV or DVD player you will also use the adapter to connect to the yellow RCA jack The DIVA will sense when a video source is present and will also sense up to four sources automatically When setting up the different camera views when using more than one camera note the camera numbering on the adapter cable Attaching the Camera Adapter Cable to the rear of the DIVA Simply align the white arrow on the top of the connector and push on until it clicks This is now locked To remove pull back on the ring with the white arrow while holding the back of the connector With the ring pulled back separate the connector by pulling it away from the rear of the DIVA External Audio If you are recording external audio such as a cockpit or driver communication or other electronic device that has sound coming from an RCA jack connect the audio to the RED Right and White Left using a ChaseCam Audio Input Adapter optional and plug that cable into the External Audio Connector You can also use a standard 3 5mm Stereo or Mono adapter Microphones You can connect a standard non pow
7. Rate The DIVA s serial port may be set to a bit rate aka baud rate chosen from a list Gforce Trigger The Gforce Trigger preference item is used to tell the DIVA to record when it senses a predetermined motion setting In other words you can set it to record when the vehicle is moving When the Enable value is On the behavior of the DIVA is altered so that the usual means of starting a recording such as the Record button instead cause the DIVA to go into the Armed state The usual means of stopping a recording will Disarm the trigger and stop a recording if one was in progress ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 26 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO The Sensitivity value determines sets a threshold for the Gforce trigger When armed the DIVA will begin a recording when there is a change in Gforce meeting or exceeding the sensitivity value The change is measured as a difference in Gforce reading from frame to frame A very low setting of the Sensitivity may be appropriate if the intent is to record anytime the vehicle is moving If you only want to record extreme driving from someone that borrowed the car or accident avoidance than setting the unit to 0 50 or 0 75G makes sense Somewhere in between may be effective if you want to start your recording at the beginning of a race and continue recording as you are racing yet ignore the smaller bumps as you roll up to the start You may wish to experiment
8. a good idea to quickly dry the unit Leaving the internal boards wet will destroy the boards and void the warranty Note that water damage is NOT covered by factory warranty If you are potentially going to use the DIVA in a wet environment you will want to upgrade to an type R model or place the unit is a waterproof container Q Care must be taken when using the DIVA while in operation of any moving vehicle or while being involved in any moving sport The user selectable adjustments are designed to be operated only while a vehicle is parked Do not watch the DIVA s monitor or do anything that will place yourself in danger or distract you from the safe operation of a vehicle Ooo ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 8 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Description and Overview The DIVA is a four camera audio video recorder that writes digital audio video and data files to a Secure Digital card The unit accepts external audio and video microphone and alternately has an internal microphone The DIVA can be operated with a wired remote control and includes a flexible digital interface The recorder can also be set to operate automatically The DIVA has a built in GPS module requires an external antenna and a 16G 3 axis accelerometer as well as serial data CAN and RS 232 ability Controls and Connectors The Keypad and LCD surface are used for control and setup of the DIVA and to provide valuable data back to the user
9. and more consistent menu structure e Remote trigger momentary or constant e Control via serial data interfaces e PC set up applicationis2i e Update firmware via a simple file download and using the SD Card s3 Video e New compression using H 264 for improved quality e The highest quality SD video on the market e Able to create 16 9 videos e User settable camera views e Easily toggle in real time between your preset camera views or the factory default preset views e Can automatically handle PAL and NTSC formats e Video output for external devices e Can overlay video in real time with data e Can insert a user supplied image onto the video such as a logo in real time ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 2 CHASE Iam INTELLIGENT VIDEO Sound e On board high quality microphone keeps the microphone out of the wind e User adjustable sensitivity for dynamic or electret microphones e Can use external stereo microphone easily plug in and automatically switches over e Can use external line level stereo e g driver communication feed e On board mixing for internal microphone and external audio feed e On board speaker for playback e Sound outputs for external devices Data e Can overlay data onto video in real time No post process needed e Can collect all data for later analysis and manipulation e Can overlay data and collect at the same time e Serial RS 232 interface e CAN Bus interface 2 s4
10. e RPM input e 0 5V sensor input e High resolution GPS e 16G high accuracy accelerometer 3 axis allows any orientation of the unit e Interfaces to many data acquisition and ECUs and more in development e Automatic interface to DashWare application for instant custom gauge overlays ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 3 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO New improved power supply e 6 28Volt input range The widest range on the market e Built in back up power to handle power loss or drops without corrupting video or data e Built in back up power allows the user to turn on the car and not lose videojss e Improved power filtering can handle very noisy power and provide a clean camera feed e Improved noise emissions e Intelligent power features to automatically turn on and off the unit e Able to feed power to 4 separate video cameras and factory approved external devices e Built in surge protection e Can run off external battery pack Other Features e Same size as existing ChaseCam PDR100 e Less than one pound e Less than one amp in current draw with one camera using 12V DC e Field upgradable with a simple download e Auto Record based on triggers such as Gforce or speed totally hands free e Status outputs via serial port e Can collect and overlay lap timesjso time date frames and more e Can pre record continuously e Can recycle record which allows continuous recording e Rugged anodized aluminum c
11. here The Delay value keeps the DIVA recording after each moment when the change in Gforce exceeds the sensitivity That is after the event that began a triggered recording the DIVA will continue to record for at least the Delay time During the recording each new trigger event extends the duration of the recording by restarting the delay timer The recording ends when no additional trigger events occur and the timer expires Note when a triggered recording ends due to the delay timeout the Gforce trigger is not disarmed Another trigger event will begin a new recording unless the DIVA is disarmed as describe above What this means is if you want to only record an autocross run set the trigger to 0 5Gs and then the delay to 10 seconds A normal drive from the paddock to the starting line will not trigger the recording and the recording should stop 10 seconds after your run is over Or if you want to record a standing start or launch make sure you are recording when you come to a stop hit the brakes to trigger if needed Then with the delay set to 300 seconds or so the unit will keep recording for 5 minutes Note we are looking to add pre triggered recording to the DIVA at some point so keep updated on the features Set Orientation This will allow you to calibrate the GF module Very simply with the module or recorder securely in the position you intend to use it position the vehicle on a level surface with enough room to com
12. insulated wires and connect to the power input pins on the terminal block This terminal block is removable and also able to be locked in place with a small flat bladed screwdriver The advantage of the terminal block over the DC jack is it is locking and will not fall out under use External Battery Packs You can connect an external battery pack to the DIVA Using an eight AA cell pack will allow you to use standard alkaline batteries and run a DIVA and camera from the eight batteries for approximately 4 hours ChaseCam offers external battery packs Low Battery Warning If you are running off of batteries and the DIVA senses a low voltage condition the LED indicator will change to a red flash and the LCD screen will note that a low battery condition exists If the voltage drops below a certain point the DIVA will stop recording save the file and shut down Bullet cameras will also exhibit certain behavior under low voltage such as wavy lines colored lines loss of color Removal of External Power when Recording If you disconnect the power while recording the DIVA will save the file and gracefully shut down The onboard supercaps will provide 5 8 seconds of power to enable this happen Memory Card The DIVA accepts HD SD cards rated at class 10 or better We are testing various cards and if we find any that are compatible they will be listed on our web site Cards larger than 4gigs must ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October
13. load correctly Blurry Video Check to make sure you do not still have the peel off label on the lens Is the camera focused Can you check the video on some other device One problem can be the internal lens being damaged from shock and vibration This is easily fixed at the factory ChaseCam can refocus cameras we sell or we can offer instruction for the person who wants to attempt this Video is black and white Check to make sure you are not using a digital zoom camera which may not be compatible with the DIVA Check to make sure you have sufficient power a low power to the camera may cause black and white video Choppy Video The problem can be the card was too slow when recording What did the DIVA screen say when you finished recording Or you could be trying to play it on a computer with not enough memory or too slow a processor or too slow a connection if playing the card from USB Try also playing the video using the VLC player No matter what if you are playing the video from the card try copying the file first to your computer If you are playing H 264 HD video a slower computer will cause choppy video also Video is black Check the camera and cables Make sure the lens cap is not on the camera Sound Too much noise wind noise Relocate the unit out of the windstream Program the audio to use the NOISY AREAS setting on the microphone and or adjust the gain in the menu If no matter what the sound is over modul
14. moving down from the bottommost displayed item will move to the next page moving up from the topmost item will move to the previous page Move up from the topmost item of the first page to return to the Menu Tabs or press MENU to dismiss the menu overlay altogether Selections From any preference item press SEL to open that item If this item has selectable options this will bring up a page that displays a list of those options Use the up and down arrows to move among the options The current option is shown in red with an opaque white background the rest are white with a transparent background There may be more options than fit on the display if so moving down from the bottommost displayed item will scroll down the list of options moving up from the topmost option will scroll up the list Press SEL to select the current option or press MENU to dismiss the item without changing the selected option ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 21 CLS INTELLIGENT VIDEO Adjustments From any preference item press SEL to open that item If this item has adjustable settings this will bring up a page that displays a list of those settings Use the up and down arrows to move among the settings The current setting is shown in red with an opaque white background the rest are white with a transparent background There may be more settings than fit on the display if so moving down from the bottommost displayed setting will
15. place the Mounting Bracket Base to in the location Please note orientation of the DIVA when installed for wiring access and also location of the switch and LED There are six pre drilled holes with countersinks on the inside bottom of the bracket these are designed for number 6 screws Do not use any other type of screws except for flathead in order to clear the bottom of the DIVA module These screws are in a pattern that is two rows that are spaced 1 00 1 25 apart check which version with the holes spaced 1 50 from the center Alternately you can use up to 4 screws on the outer ears to bolt down the ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 32 CLS INTELLIGENT VIDEO bracket These slots are 1 00 apart also and spaced at 5 45 from center to center Brackets can also be mounted to our SM30 suction cup base for easy mounting in cars or to roll bar clamps supplied from ChaseCam Once the bracket is securely attached insertion of the DIVA is very simple Just center the DIVA over the bracket and with a slight angle towards one side push the DIVA down You should hear an audible click as it snaps into place To remove just push one side of the mount away from the DIVA and pull up on the DIVA to release Many repeated installations and removals might loosen up the snap In that case simply push the side of the metal with the DIVA not installed towards the middle to reset the tension For an even more pe
16. place them on the root of an SD or SDHC memory card This may be done using the DIVA s built in USB Card Reader mode above or any convenient card reader device To switch to Firmware Update mode insert the SD card If the card is already inserted eject and re insert it An overlay screen will pop up asking if you wish to update the firmware Use the left arrow to move the red highlight onto the word Yes then press SEL It will only take a few moments for the update to complete then the DIVA will automatically turn off Turn the DIVA back on and it is now running the updated firmware Observe the logo screen during the startup to ensure that the update has loaded the desired version e g v2 061 d21 The pop up message will appear again any time the card is detected with the firmware update file on it Leave the highlight on the word No and press SEL to skip the update You will likely find it convenient to rename or delete the firmware update file from the SD card to prevent that from recurring To see the current version of software available to the user please visit http Wwww chasecam com forum and visit the DIVA Digital Video Recorder FAQs We HIGHLY recommend keeping your DIVA up to date with the latest features We are constantly adding features and implementing fixes so please update to the latest version It is very easy ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 20 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO O
17. recording will end prematurely when e The external power drops too low or is lost the DIVA will also turn off e The memory Card is full e The File Length Limit is reached and Split is not selected as the Limit Action preference To end a recording do one of the following e Press and release the Power Record button e Press and release the remote trigger input e Press and release the LANC trigger input e Use the LANC input to issue a Pause command e Use the serial interface to issue a Stop command e Set an internal trigger event such as GForce or speed and wait for the event to time out After the recording ends the DIVA returns to the Record Standby mode Playback browsing To switch to Playback mode do one of the following e Press the MENU button then the SEL button e Press the MENU button use the up and down arrows to highlight Playback Mode then press the SEL button In playback browsing mode the Status LED is blinking green slowly The display will switch to a thumbnail list of recordings with the most recent recording identified by a highlight a surrounding green box If playback mode is selected when no SD card is inserted a large red rectangle with the words NO CARD is shown in place of the thumbnails At the top left of the display above the blue line is an identification of the type of recording being displayed at the top right a set of tabs representing the available types The current type is sh
18. 2010 Page 31 Cus INTELLIGENT VIDEO be formatted with FAT32 The DIVA can write to FAT16 or FAT32 formats Simply right click on the card reader location on your computer and select Format Note that excessive file fragmentation space available and manufacturing differences may affect your actual speed Some cards from certain manufacturers allow a faster speed than others regardless of what the number that is listed We highly recommend careful choice of cards and to allow some extra speed capacity when selecting your card If your card does not allow higher speeds that you have selected in the menu the LCD will note that CARD WAS SLOW Your resulting video will be jumpy and have skips and you may have audio drop outs The number following the CARD WAS SLOW message indicates how severe the problem was as a percentage This will tend to be worse at higher video quality settings on larger cards as the card gets more full and as the card s file system gets more fragmented You can try a fresh format reducing the video quality setting using less of the card s capacity as ways to test and solve this Capacity High Video Quality at Full Resolution setting will take up around 30 minutes per gigabyte The rest is mainly math Half the resolution will take half the space Double the quality will take twice the space File Transfer and Video Editing To transfer files from the Compact Flash card to a PC remove the ca
19. A100 User Manual October 2010 Page 16 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Operating Modes Power On When power is first applied to the DIVA it will remain in a power off mode unless the Auto Power switch is engaged see the description of the Rear Panel connections above To manually turn on the power do one of the following e Press the Power Record button on the front panel e Use the Remote Trigger input on the rear panel e Use the LANC trigger input on the rear panel As the DIVA powers up it will play a three tone sequence and briefly display the ChaseCam logo together with the version number and date of the DIVA firmware The tones and display are on the internal speaker and LCD unless the user has selected the A V output startup preference After the turn on sequence the DIVA goes into Recording Standby mode unless the user has selected the Auto Record startup preference Power Off To turn off the DIVA do one of the following e Remove external power e Press and hold the Power Record key continuously for two seconds e Press and hold the Remote Trigger input continuously for two seconds e Press and hold the LANC Trigger input continuously for two seconds e Use the LANC input to issue a Power Down command The DIVA has sufficient internal power reserve to stop any recording in progress and safely close the recording files in case of a power down event during recording Do not remove the memory card until after the front panel
20. LEDs turn off Record Standby The DIVA normally powers up in this mode and returns to this mode at the completion of a recording In Record Standby mode the Status LED is steady Green The LCD display or A V output shows a preview of the camera input with a white camcorder icon overlay on the top left If there is no video source present you will see a blue screen where the video would normally be If there is no SD Card inserted a large red rectangle with the words NO CARD will be displayed Recording To start a recording do one of the following e Press and release the Power Record button ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 17 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO e Press and release the remote trigger input e Press and release the LANC trigger input e Use the LANC input to issue a Record command e Use the serial interface to issue a Record command e Enable the Auto Record startup preference e Set an internal trigger event such as GForce or speed and wait for the event to occur During recording the Status LED is steady Red with flashing Green which may appear as Red alternating with Amber The LCD display or A V output shows the camera input with a red camcorder icon overlay on the top left and the running time of the recording on the lower left The camera icon and running time are only on the display they are not recorded in the A V file Do not remove the memory card while a recording is in progress A
21. M Audio Output Video Output Analog Sensor RS232 Serial TAB Voltage Output RPM Sensor Connect the signal wire to a suitable 12V square wave that is related to the engine firing This can be done with an MSD Signal GMR Pickup to a fuel injector wire or a direct connection to something suitable that provides an on off 12V signal If you are using an MSD Pickup please refer to the supplied instructions that come with the device You can connect the RPM wire to a suitable ground on the vehicle or back to the device supplying the tach signal ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 14 CHASE Bim INTELLIGENT VIDEO Analog Sensor This is for connection to a 0 5V analog sensor such as a string pot used on a throttle position sensor or to a steering angle sensor This means a sensor that generates a signal that can go from 0 and up to 5 volts Connect the purple wire sensor positive to the signal that carries the 0 5V Connect the Purple Black wire to the ground RS 232 Serial Interface Connect the two wires to a suitable serial device that communicates via the RS 232 protocol Set the firmware to match your parameters Factory default is 38 400 baud for common mode 19 200 baud for data capture mode Make sure the other devices TX Transmit connects to the DIVA s RX Receive and vice versa Note that the command protocol to the DIVA has some limitations in present implementations and some new features as
22. PLAY to function You cannot at this time have both GFORCE and TIME displaying TIME DISPLAYS You have four different ways of displaying time as text recorded directly on the video The first menu section will toggle through the options You can show DATE TIME on the video show only the actual TIME or show elapsed RECORDING TIMER Recording time is useful as a track timer SHOW FRAME COUNT Pressing select on this will turn on a video frame counter If it says SHOW on the menu it is not on If it says HIDE it is on CLEAR BACKGROUND SHOW BLACK BACKGROUND This will put white text directly on the video Less obtrusive but might not work as well if the background is very light You may get better results in that case by toggling this to SHOW BLACK BACKGROUND which will place the white text on a black bars PUT AT TOP PUT AT BOTTOM Moves the text and bars to either the top or bottom of the screen TURN ON DISPLAY TURN OFF DISPLAY Pressing key 2 will toggle the on screen displays on and off from being recorded on the video If it says TURN ON DISPLAY it is OFF now GFORCE DISPLAY SCALE You can set the scale to match the vehicle The most common setting for most race cars would be 2 We recommend using 1 for street use A setting of 4 would be used for more extreme racing cars or vehicles If the GF readings exceed the scale it will just mean that the bar graph will be at the end of what it can display The text will st
23. The keypad buttons provide an audible click when pressed and successfully activated Care should be taken to not scratch or harm the keypad and LCD Keypad and LCD ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 9 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO The front panel of the DIVA has one pushbutton switch a red green LED status indicator and a blue GPS LED indicator The switch performs multiple functions It powers the DIVA on and off and starts and stops the recording The status LED informs the user if the DIVA is recording ready on or off or displaying an error condition The blue LED indicates the status of GPS The front panel also includes the SD card slot and the USB interface connector F rapes ier bs es a CS CEES DIVA Front Panel STATUS LED Indicator Table red green No Light Unit is not powered Green Steady Unit is on and ready to record Record Standby Mode Green Flashing Slowly Not ready to record The unit is in Playback mode or it may be in Standby mode but with an error condition There may be no card the card may be full or there may be no video present Q Green Flashing Rapidly Playing back recordings Red Flashing Briefly Unit is armed for trigger recording Red and Amber Alternating Rapidly aka Red Steady with Green Flashing Rapidly Recording Video Q Amber Steady aka Red and Green together Not ready to record The unit is in USB card reader or Firmware update mode a Red F
24. You can play the videos directly from the DIVA using the built in LCD by using the MiniAV adapter cable to connect the DIVA to an external video device or you can remove the SD card and transfer the files to your computer Q If you are going to collect and record GPS data hook up a GPS antenna It may take several minutes for the unit to find the satellites after it has been moved to a new location The blue LED will flash while the unit is seeking the satellites ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 7 CHASE Bim INTELLIGENT VIDEO Safety and Warnings Q The DIVA has no user serviceable parts inside Please do not open the unit by removing the end plates Doing so can damage the unit and will void your warranty Q Operating temperature range is 0 degrees F to 110 degrees F The unit will get warm this is normal Do not fully enclose the unit without ventilation in ambient temps above110 degrees F Restrict input voltage to a range from 9V to 28V DC Never apply AC voltage to the DIVA DO NOT REVERSE POWER POLARITY Applying reversed power will damage the unit Restrict powering other devices from the DIVA output power to only factory approved devices Q Unit is not waterproof except our R units Should the DIVA become wet disconnect any power remove the SD card and attempt to let the unit air dry If the unit fails to operate contact the factory for repair A hair dryer on cool setting would be
25. as an RCA or BNC jack You need the ChaseCam adapter cable or upgrade to one of our cameras SD Card Media SD CARD Not In or reports full This can happen with certain cards And occasionally a card will become damaged Make sure that there is no debris on the card connector Try another brand of card Do not use micro drive cards Make sure the card is not badly corrupted can your computer see it and reformat it SD Card Too Slow Video was choppy Audio dropouts Try reformatting the card Try using a faster card Try running at a lower video quality setting Use smaller cards Use less of the card the end gets slower as the card gets full Video Wavy lines in the video Check to make sure you have sufficient power If the unit is connected to other units try not to create ground loops Keep the video and power lines away from ignition systems Try moving the video cable If you are powering a camera directly not from the DIVA the power may be too dirty and if so ChaseCam sells a power isolation module Horizontal lines in the video when viewing on a computer This includes tearing and strange color shifts Or if you can t see the video and only get the audio Get the right CODEC or use VLC from ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 34 CLS INTELLIGENT VIDEO videolan org to play the files Sometimes loading some other software will upset the order of CODECs in your computer and cause some CODECS to not
26. ase with protective rubber bumpers e Locking camera connector Single circular connector for up to 4 cameras e Locking data and remote connectors e Locking power connector ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 4 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO e Status LEDs on the front indicate standby record power trigger armed GPS signal and more e Single button on front for easy manual control if not using hands free setting e Easily locks into an innovative mounting bracket e Easily transferred from car to car e The industry s highest quality and most versatile camera mounts e Records onto industry standard SD or SDHC Cards up to 32 gigabytes capacity to record many hours of video and data e 4 gigabyte max file size can record consecutive 4 gigabyte files e User settable compression rates SuperFine 4 Mbits sec 35 minutes per GByte Fine 3 Mbits sec 47 min GB Normal 2 Mbits sec 70 min GB e Full 720x480 NTSC 29 97 fps and 720x576 PAL 25 fps e LAN C connection e Able to be upgraded to High Definition when it is available a reasonable charge to upgrade will apply HD unit will be a single camera recorder and will require an HD video head now in development At this time our HD recorder in development does not allow real time data overlay It will of course record automatically synced data with the HD video and our DashWare can expertly display the overlays ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual Oc
27. ated return the unit to ChaseCam for a factory adjustment Or use an external microphone Ignition noise Relocate the power Make sure the power video lines are not near the ignition This is specially true for cars using a Magneto type ignition system Other Files are too big Try using a lower quality setting in setup especially if the intent is to upload the video to sharing sites like YOUTUBE Also do real time editing In other words press record when you want to record and stop when you are done It is very common for people to record a lot of extra time before and after the real video they wanted need to be able to record longer Get a larger card or reduce the video size and or quality With a 32 gig card you can get 16 hours of video at high res settings Also you can swap cards ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 35 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Specifications Size 3 5 x 4 5 x 1 75 Enclosure Extruded and anodized aluminum with anodized aluminum sheet metal end plates All hardware is stainless steel Construction Predominantly surface mounted and lead free construction printed circuit boards Weight 16 ounces Operating Temperature 0 to 110 degrees F Input voltage range 9 to 28 volts DC Power consumption 500 650 ma 1 2 amp with one camera being powered 350ma without camera Max of 1 2amps with 4 cameras Resources and Accessories ChaseCam and our partner companies intend on d
28. before pulling off the terminal block POWER SWITCH Using a small tool the switch is recessed to avoid accidental movement push the tab towards one side or the other The direction of the arrow towards the side of the DIVA indicates the position for auto power on The switch in this position will mean that the DIVA will boot up whenever it receives sufficient power Pushing the switch to the inside means the DIVA will only boot up when s10 the front panel button the LANC trigger or the remote trigger is pressed ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 13 EIE INTELLIGENT VIDEO DATA INTERFACE PIN Wire Color Function 1 RED WHITE AUDR Audio Output Right 2 BLACK AGND Audio Ground 3 GREEN GND System Ground 4 RED VEX Voltage Output for aux devices 5 BLUE RPM RPM Positive Signal 6 PURPLE SEN 0 5V Analog Sensor Signal 7 RED VEX Voltage Output for aux devices 8 ORANGE RXIN RS 232 Receive Input to recorder 9 GREEN GND System Ground reference 10 BLUE WHITE AUDL Audio Output Left 11 YELLOW VID Video Output NTSC PAL for aux device 12 GRAY CANH CAN Bus 1 High 13 GRAY BLACK CANL Can Bus 1 Low 14 BLUE BLACK RPM RPM Signal Common 15 PURPLE BLACK SEN 0 5V Analog Sensor Common 16 BROWN C2H CAN Bus 2 High for aux devices 17 BROWN BLACK C2L CAN Bus 2 Low for aux devices 18 ORANGE WHITE TXOUT RS 232 Transmit Output from recorder Connector Top i ee i BeBe eee Ground CAN1 Bus CAN2 Bus RP
29. cated by the blue GPS LED blinking about once per second The first time a DIVA acquires satellites in an area it can take longer as much as 10 minutes though normally within 4 minutes to acquire the ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 30 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO satellites Subsequent boot ups in the same area will be faster unless the unit is moved to a new region This is the same behavior one sees when using any portable GPS unit When you start up the unit in a normal method and you want to record the data wait until the blue light is solid When the light is no longer flashing you have locked on to enough satellites and can record GPS data External Data Streams The DIVA can record data from an external data stream if using the proper protocols for the RS 232 or CAN This data is combined with any GPS NMEA data as well as the internally generated GForce data frame counts and time stamps This data can be later extracted with DashWare SERIAL Controls The DIVA can be controlled via RS 232 and CAN The controls can be used to start and stop recording inquire of the DIVA s state and to inquire the file name of the current or most recent recording to provide a file name and frame number in response to a query Power Sources External power connections You can use various methods to connect external power to the DIVA A cigarette lighter adapter with a DC jack is acommon method You can also use
30. compared to the PDR100 and will continue to be developed CAN Bus Connection Connect the other device s CAN to the GRAY CAN H wire Connect the CAN to the GRAY BLACK CAN L wire The CAN 2 connections are reserved for external ChaseCam device s CAN firmware is in development at this time Remote Dash Unit Connections Using these connections you can drive an external monitor which can be powered by the VEX line The Video and Audio outputs can be used for playback and display you can toggle the DIVA to start up display via the remote dash A remote dash with future data display options remote controls and CAN interface will be in development at ChaseCam for 2011 Audio Mixing The DIVA includes the ability to mix external audio and the internal microphone See menu settings to enable this feature You simply plug an external audio connector in to the External Audio connector and the left channel will be recorded from the external source The right channel will be from the on board audio ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 15 CHASE Bim INTELLIGENT VIDEO PC Interface Software tn development This software will allow you to Upload a custom graphic for use on the DIVA video Position dials graphics and gauges on the video Select and position multiple video windows Set programmable parameters on the DIVA Load USB driver Load CODECs Load video editor or DashWare if purchased ChaseCam DIV
31. cord as long as the switch is held closed This is useful for certain control situations with other devices being the trigger The BLUE wire connects to the pin next to the locking tab is the signal line The BLACK wire is the common or return wire Ground GPS Connector This is a standard SMA connector The outer barrel of the mating connector on the antenna may have some interference with the opening in the rear panel A small wiggle as ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 12 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO you screw it on should solve this You want the connector fully mated and snug to finger tight Do not use a wrench POWER Connections There are two alternate power connections The quick and easy DC jack which uses an industry standard 2 1mm DC jack center positive There is also a more robust and locking connector the two pin terminal block This allows you to use wire stripped 1 4 or less into the block and compressed using a small flat bladed screw driver Note care must be taken to ensure polarity is correct positive on left and matching the legend on the rear panel and that no stray strands of wires can touch the other wire Single conductor wire or soldering the ends of multi stranded will solve this problem Wire should be 22ga or heavier You do not need to screw the terminal block down to the mating connector on the DIVA but you can for peace of mind But if you do you must make sure to unscrew it
32. emove those items This includes remote controls dash units data acquisition systems and even the cameras If the DIVA now turns on try plugging those items in one at a time to see where the failure is coming from A shorted camera for example can stop the recorder from turning on If the unit still fails to turn on call for a repair authorization form White Screen of Death Unit powers up but no text on the LCD LED is blinking Make sure you are getting enough voltage when using external power Not enough voltage can cause this You may have too much current draw on the power source from other devices The DIVA with four cameras will draw about 1 2amps Otherwise call for a repair No video present Make sure the camera is functional by viewing the video on another monitor if possible Certain cameras do not work well with the DIVA and may fail to register as video to the DIVA Try using an alternate video source to the DIVA if possible If you are using a ChaseCam camera after being plugged in for some minutes is it warm to the touch If you have a voltmeter check for 12V output on the camera connector from the DIVA A lack of power from the DIVA indicates a blown internal fuse and requires factory repair Acommon problem is a broken wire on the camera cable try wiggling the wires and see if VIDEO is present Need a more secure power connection than the DC jack Use the plug in terminal block Or upgrade to a R unit My camera h
33. ered microphone to the Microphone Input jack Select the proper setting for audio input in the SETTINGS menu Technical note We have placed the negative on the sleeve of the phone plug and the left and right positive on the tip and ring Plugging in a single mic on a mono phone plug produces audio only on the left channel A single mic with its positive side connected to both the tip and ring of a stereo plug produces mono audio in both channels Internal Microphone The DIVA includes an internal microphone designed to pick up ambient sounds and record those sounds on both left and right channels If you do not plug in anything into the External Audio or Microphone the DIVA will use the internal microphone Audio Video Out To play out to an external monitor use this connector This can be useful for playback on a TV as an example MISC Connectors LAN C Interface Use this connector with an approved LAN C controller Remote Trigger Connector This is a 2 pin connector that works to turn the DIVA on or off and start and stop recording in the same manner as the front panel switch This connector allows you to position a remote switch away from the unit or use the signals to control the DIVA from some other device A momentary switch is created by the two pins being connected as one would press a button The unit can also be set up via software settings to operate using the remote trigger connection as an alternate switch in other words to re
34. eveloping various accessories to enhance the DIVA Please check back at our website or sign up for our ChaseCam mailing list to be made aware when new items are released to the market Resources On the ChaseCam website you will find links to resources a customer discussion area and much more Please visit Warranty All ChaseCam products are covered by our standard 30 day satisfaction guarantee If you wish to return a product and receive a refund for the product cost not including shipping please call us first to get a return authorization and then ship the unit back insured shipping only Lost shipments are not our responsibility Please pack the unit with care Additionally the DIVA is covered by a six month warranty that the product will be free from manufacturing defects If the unit fails to record in the six month period from when the unit was shipped to you we will fix or replace the unit with a working DIVA This warranty is extended to one year in the United Kingdom As always ChaseCam attempts to have a very user friendly upgrade policy You may be covered by other laws or warrantees depending upon your local and or state or country laws Service Contact us before sending anything back We require an RMA number and filled out form Please download the form at http www chasecam com rma and call us for an RMA number US Repairs ChaseCam Service 9770 Carroll Centre Rd Suite D San Diego CA 92126 858 397 1777
35. he Next From value selects either DIVA or Card When set to DIVA the sequence number of the next recording is determined by the DIVA itself This is useful when you expect to fill many cards full of recordings and want to ensure that each is assigned a unique sequence number When set to Card the sequence number of the next recording is one higher than the highest number currently on the card or 000 0001 if there are no recordings on the card yet This is useful when each card represents a specific user or event and you don t want the sequence numbers on one card to be affected by recordings made on another card Record Switch Style This feature is only used with some data acquisition systems and should not be used on a stand alone DIVA This changes the record button to only record when the button is HELD DOWN as some data acquisition and security systems trigger recording in this way Note that if this option is selected you will not be able to power the unit down on the remote trigger or the front panel switch You can power the unit down by holding down the SELECT key for 3 seconds Data Recording Preferences Serial Port Mode The DIVA s serial port has two modes of operation Command Protocol and Data Capture The Command Protocol mode allows external devices to issue commands to the DIVA and inquire of its status as well as supply data to be recorded The Data Capture mode simply records all characters sent to the DIVA Serial Port
36. ill reflect the actual measurements up to 16G ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 28 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Using the DIVA The DIVA goes far beyond your typical digital recorder in the ways its operation can be streamlined for your use Here are some examples to get you started Trip Recorder Hardwire the switched accessory 12V supply from your vehicle to the DIVA terminal block and slide the Auto Power switch in the direction of the arrow to have the DIVA power up when you start your car and off when you turn off the ignition Enable the Auto Record on Startup feature and the DIVA will record your entire trip from start to ignition off Use the Normal quality setting the Split action at File Length Limit and SDHC high capacity cards for long or numerous trips Race Recorder Start with the Trip Recorder then enable the GForce Trigger with the Sensitivity set to a value between 0 19 and 0 25 G fr Choose the Split action if your race will be very long a duration race or choose the Recycle action if you want to have continuous recording This means that the DIVA will ALWAYS record automatically when the car is on and moving without anyone having to push any buttons You will see a slow blinking red light to indicate the armed condition and the bottom line of the LCD screen should tell you if the unit is armed NOTE You must have a video signal and an SD card installed in order to be properly armed
37. lashing Recording but battery is low or other warning condition see LCD screen or not in Standby Mode since user has the menu somewhere other than Recording Standby Ooo Oo ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 10 CHASE Iam INTELLIGENT VIDEO GPS LED Indicator Table blue Q No Light Unit is not powered or LED is turned off in menu sg Q Steady Flash GPS is trying to acquire satellites Q Steady Blue GPS has satellites locked SD Card insertion and removal Push the SD card into the slot label side up To remove push the card again to pop the card outward then pull it out USB Interface Connector Simply plug in a Micro USB Cable to connect to a PC device The rear panel has the connectors for the DIVA Hirose camera connector 10 pin HR Series HR30 7P 10SC 71 Microphone Input Standard 3 5mm stereo jack Audio Video Output Industry standard 4 pole 3 5mm jack External Audio Input Standard 3 5mm stereo jack LAN C connector Standard 2 5mm LAN C interface 18 pin Molex 43025 1800 connector for data interface 2 pin Molex 48025 0200 connector for remote trigger DC Power Input Jack 2 1mm DC jack center positive 12V 1200mA DC input block 12V Phoenix terminal block 5 08mm spacing GPS standard SMA Antenna connector OUOCVCUVOCOKCOOD DATA HTC Ace Rear Panel ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 11 CHASE Iam INTELLIGENT VIDEO Video and
38. n Screen Menus The DIVA has an on screen menu system which can be used to control the operation of the DIVA as well as to set user preferences for various features The Menus appear as an overlay on the LCD display or A V output but are not recorded in the A V file Navigation The menus are operated by means of the top panel Keypad immediately below the LCD display The MENU button is used to bring up and dismiss the menu overlay The four direction arrows and SEL button are used to select and adjust preferences The LCD button switches the display between the internal LCD and speaker versus the external A V outputs The VIEW button switches the camera configuration from the list of preset configurations Menu Tabs Press the MENU key on the keypad At the top of the display above the red line you will see the primary menu tabs icons Use the left and right arrow keys to move among the tabs The current tab is shown with a red background the rest are gray The preference items for the current tab are shown below the red line Press the MENU key again to dismiss the menu overlay Preference Items From any menu tab press the down arrow or SEL to move onto the preference items associated with the current tab Use the up and down arrows to move among the items The current item is shown in red with an opaque white background the rest are white with a transparent background There may be more items than fit on the display if so
39. ngle step the playback press the up arrow button To reverse the playback press the down arrow button To increase the playback speed press the right arrow button to decrease it press the left arrow button USB Card Reader To switch to USB mass storage mode connect a USB cable between the DIVA and your computer The DIVA has a standard USB micro B socket on the front panel and is high speed capable In USB mass storage mode the Status LED is steady Amber both Red and Green The display will show a blue screen with the words USB connected On the computer side the DIVA should appear as a standard removable mass storage device the same as any USB card reader or USB flash drive On a Windows PC the Found new hardware notification may pop up the first time the DIVA is connected Remember to use the Safely Remove Hardware tool or an equivalent means to eject the DIVA s card reader from the computer s software before physically unplugging the USB cable NOTE At this time all DIVA units have the same USB serial number do not plug more than one DIVA into the computer at the same time ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 19 CLS INTELLIGENT VIDEO Firmware Update FIELD UPGRADING A firmware update will be distributed as a standard ZIP file containing one binary file firmware bin for the main and data boards and two text files Update Instructions and Release Notes Unzip those files and
40. on Auto Shutdown Initial Display Date amp Time Format memory card Restore to Defaults Next File Serial Port Mode Serial Baud Rate Gforce Trigger Data Recording Tab INTELLIGENT VIDEO Standby or Auto Record Never or After 1 2 5 20 or 30 minutes S13 LCD Normal LCD Rotated or AV Output Set the date and time Format the SD card Restore factory defaults Set the file name prefix Command Protocol or Data Capture 115 200 38 400 19 200 or 9600 Enable Off or On Sensitivity 0 09 to 2 0 G per frame Stop Delay 10 seconds to 30 minutes D4 Data Overlay Tabis 4 ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 23 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO User Preferences The DIVA will store the preference items as set by the user and will retain them when not powered You will not need to enter your preferences more than once unless you want to change them SET UP of your preferences can be done via the on screen menu using the keypad on the DIVA as described above SET UP can also be done via PC interface software that will create a config file to copy to your SD card Playback Preferences Play options The play options control the playback of A V recordings e Play one The selected file will play once default e Play all At the completion of the selected file each of the other files will be played in turn until all have been played once e Repeatone The selected file will be played repeatedly
41. own with a blue background the others with gray Below the blue line on the left is the sequence number of the current recording The three digits left of the hyphen match the sequence number in the Folder name the four digits to the right of ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 18 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO the hyphen match the sequence number of the recorded file To the right are the current page number and total number of pages six thumbnails per page Use the left and right arrow keys to move among the thumbnails The up and down arrows may be used to move between rows of thumbnails but they do not move to the prior or next page of thumbnails From the top row of displayed thumbnails use the up arrow to move the green highlight to the row of tabs Use the left and right arrows to move among the tabs to select different file types Use the down arrow to move the green highlight back to the thumbnails Playback video To play the selected video press the SEL button In playback video mode the Status LED is blinking green quickly The display will show the beginning of the video paused At the top left of the display is an overlay of the playback mode and under that the sequence number of the file being displayed At the top right is the running time of the video To start playback press the SEL button again To exit the playback and return to the thumbnail browser press SEL a third time To pause or si
42. plete the calibration Press SELECT when parked Wait one second and then accelerate straight forward for a short distance and then fully brake to a complete stop You do not need to use excessive speed or braking forces You are only instructing the module to learn where it is located relative to directions Press SELECT again The DIVA LCD will display if it was successful or not Press SELECT again to see a report screen Reset Orientation This simply resets the orientation to the factory preset The preset is assumed that the DIVA is flat with the LCD Keypad facing upwards and the button leds are facing the rear of the vehicle Speed Record Trigger TBD ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 27 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Gauge Overlay Preferences ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The menu options here will depend on the options that are built into the DIVA If your unit has the GForce option then you will see the GForce menu All units will have the TIME DISPLAY menu You cannot select Gforce or MoTeC AND the TIME DISPLAYS at the same time You have to pick one of the options available All units built after January 2009 will include the GForce option You can turn off displays by pressing the 2 key in this menu You will see the text above the 2 key saying TURN OFF DISPLAYS PRIORITY OF DISPLAY Turning on GFORCE DISPLAY will override the TIME DISPLAY If TIME DISPLAY is on then turning off the GFORCE DISPLAY will allow TIME DIS
43. rd from the DIVA and insert the card into a card reader It is recommend that files be copied to a PC for playing and editing Copying a large video file from a card to a PC can take some number of minutes depending on your type of connection such as USB and your system A newer computer should be able to transfer the files rapidly We find we can transfer files at a rate of 1 gigabyte per minute on the average using USB 2 0 On an older PC this can increase to 10 minutes per gigabyte We do not recommend the use of PCMCIA adapter cards as they are normally slower Video playing on a PC The video files from the DIVA are H 264 format Your version of Windows Media Player or some other player you are using may not know how to properly handle H 264 files If you get an error message or a message saying you are missing a CODEC this means you should download and install a CODEC or use an alternate player See the chasecam com website for more information and downloads We do recommend the free software available from videolan org This player is called VLC and works on most computer platforms Video editing recommendations ChaseCam sells a video editing product called DashWare that allows trimming titling etc You can also merge data with custom gauges and more See chasecam com for more information We are also released a fully functional ChaseCam Video Editor Tool Using the optional mounting bracket To mount the DIVA securely to a hard surface
44. rder in any orientation The GForce is sampled once per video frame or 30 times a second for NTSC and 25 times a second for PAL The default orientation has positive X out the right side of the DIVA when facing the LCD and membrane buttons right reading positive Y out the front SD card face and positive Z out the top LCD face The GForce Data is always written to the data file in the DIVA This can be used for real time overlays and or for potential post process use and analysis using DashWare Global Positioning Satellites GPS The DIVA is equipped with a state of the art high precision GPS module To use the built in GPS features you will need to attach the GPS antenna to the rear SMA connector and place the antenna in a suitable location Please note that the number of reachable satellites changes minute by minute and requires line of sight between the antenna and the satellite You needa minimum of four satellites to acquire a good GPS signal and more is better It is better to have 9 11 satellites at any one time The more satellites the more accurate the readings Place the antenna in the most open spot available such as on the top of the car hood or trunk or the most forward spot on the dash Be aware that the interior of the car with a metal roof even on the dash is less preferred as the Satellites can be lost as the car moves and rotates When the unit is powered up the GPS module will seek for satellites This is indi
45. rmanently secure method install the retaining cover over the DIVA Align the edges onto the rubber of the DIVA and over the handles of the mounting bracket Using the supplied pin lock the retainer to the bracket You will still have access to the LCD screen and keypad We recommend this retainer for vehicles that undergo higher shock and vibration ChaseCam also offers a solid retaining cover for better protection ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 33 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Troubleshooting common tests and or solutions NOTE In many cases there are some simple things to check and test A problem can be solved by upgrading to a newer version of the operating system firmware so check to see if you have the latest version In no case is the unit able to be repaired internally outside the factory or authorized repair facility Removing the endplate screws will void your warranty Fuses are not field resettable or fixable Power and Connection Issues Unit will not power up LCD is blank and does not light up LED on front panel does not light up Check to make sure you are getting sufficient power If you are using an external battery pack try a fresh set or freshly charged set of batteries Check power cabling If you have a voltmeter see if you are getting 12V on the power input Some cigarette lighter adapters and sockets are fused and may fail If there is anything else connected electronically to the recorder r
46. rror conditions noted on the LCD please correct them no SD card no video Q Using the video screen on the unit you can easily aim the camera s Q Using the MENU button on the keypad you can adjust the video quality sound levels and much more Press MENU again to back out of the menu or to return to the previous screen To choose a preference item use the arrow keys To set a value or selection for a preference item use the SEL key located in the center of the arrow keys Any preference settings you make will stay as set until you change them Q The icon in the upper left hand corner of the display is the camera mode a white camera indicates the unit is in standby At the lower left on the screen you will see the video quality setting There is also an audio bar graph indicating the sound levels and a graphic showing the amount of space left on the SD Card Q Pressing the VIEW button on the keypad will toggle the different available views Q Pressing the LCD button on the keypad will toggle the monitor display between the onboard LCD and an external video device a Press the Power Record button to start recording The camera icon will turn red to indicate recording Q Note the running time of the video being recorded shown in the upper right corner You can also see the file name of the recording Q Press the Power Record button again to stop recording Q Hold the Power Record button down for two seconds to power the unit off a
47. rything you need Q Insert an SD Secure Digital or SDHC SD High Capacity card into the slot in the front of the unit marked SD Card IT MUST BE AN SD OR SDHC CARD AN SDXC CARD WILL NOT WORK IN THIS UNIT Note that the Card can only be inserted one way Make sure that the card is fully inserted To remove card gently push in with your finger and it will release Q Connect the unit toa 12V DC source This can be done via a cigarette lighter adapter the DC Jack center is positive or the two pin terminal block Power source can be a vehicle battery switched preferred a 12V DC wall transformer 1 5amp capacity or an external battery pack Power must be a minimum of 9V ss and a maximum of 28V Q Connect the video input or camera devices using the Hirose connector or a supplied ChaseCam adapter cable that allows direct RCA plug in If your camera uses an RCA jack and DC adapter we can supply an adapter The Hirose camera connector pushes on and locks in place The arrow on the connector should be oriented towards the top Q Ifthe unit is set to power on automatically it will boot up when power is applied If not press the front panel Power Record button to turn the unit on You will hear a three tone note to indicate the unit is booting up After a few seconds delay the LCD will be displaying text first displaying the DIVA firmware version and date of firmware the becoming a video monitor screen Q If there are any e
48. status of SOURCE MIXING System Preferences Startup Action The Auto Record or Standby preference controls the initial mode of the DIVA after power is applied The Auto Record feature may be useful to make hands free recordings of entire driving sessions especially when used with larger SD card capacities Initial Display The A V Output or LCD Normal preference controls the initial display from the DIVA after power is applied The A V Display option is useful for hands free operation when the DIVA is connected to an external display device The LCD Rotated preference is useful when the DIVA is mounted or held with the front panel facing the viewer rather than the top ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 25 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Auto Shutdown The Auto Shutdown feature turns off the DIVA after a specified period of time in Record Standby mode This timer is reset by a recording or other mode change This can be useful to conserve the vehicle battery if the unit is on a non switched car power source Next File The Next File preference item controls the file name used for the next recording The user may set the first three four characters of the file name and the user may set how the sequence number of the next file is determined The Prefix characters may be any of Ato z or 0 to 9 or _ underscore This is useful for multiple recorders so you can know which files came from which recorder T
49. tober 2010 Page 5 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Contents of Package not including options The basic DIVA ships with the following items Oooo DIVA recorder User Manual Camera Adapter Cable PC Software The following items are optional and may be included in a kit or ordered directly from a dealer or Chasecam OUOOCOCOOCOOOCOOOOCOCOCOOD Hi Res s7 Bullet Cameras Camera Mounts Data Harness Remote Trigger Harness External Microphones LAN C Remote Control GPS Antenna OBD II Cable MiniAV Adapter Cable 3 1mm to three RCA jacks Line In Audio Adapter 3 5mm to dual RCA jacks SDHC Cards up to 32 gigabytes Cigarette Lighter Adapter External Battery Pack Small External Battery Pack Large MiniDIN to RCA DC Adapter Cable connects to RCA and 2 1mm DC jack USB Compact Flash Card Reader Mounting Brackets and Retainers Camera Bag Weatherproof Box The Following are alternate versions of the DIVA Oooco DIVA HD High Definition version records 720P using ChaseCam HD Cameras DIVA R Ruggedized racing version Locking plastic connectors DIVA RM Ruggedized racing military version Locking Deutsch Autosport connectors DIVA RHD Ruggedized racing version HD DIVA RM HD Ruggedized racing military version Locking Deutsch Autosport connectors HD ChaseCam DIVA100 User Manual October 2010 Page 6 CHASE Ii INTELLIGENT VIDEO Quick Setup Guide Q Unpack the DIVA and make sure you have eve
50. ual file sizes Audio Preferences Audio Gain The Audio Gain value controls the recorded audio level regardless of source It is set as a value between 1 and 30 with 30 representing the maximum gain If you are getting clipping from too high a sound level reduce the Audio Gain value You can easily check the audio levels by reviewing the audio bar graph on the LCD screen Or you can take sample videos and play them back and then adjust Microphone Boost The Microphone Boost feature may be used to increase the gain applied to the microphone signal This can be useful with external microphones which produce a lower signal level such as dynamic types or if you are trying to record a quieter sound source To avoid signal distortion clipping turn this feature off if you can achieve satisfactory audio levels by increasing the Audio Gain value instead Audio Mixing The Audio Mixing feature records the left channel of the external audio input on the left channel of the recording and the internal microphone or the right channel of the external microphone on the right channel of the recording This allows you to mix driver communication on the left channel with the ambient audio from a microphone Turn the Audio Mixing feature off to record both right and left channels from an external audio source The Audio Mixing feature has no effect if there is no external audio source plugged in The top of the LCD screen will indicate the
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