Stack ST8382 Pro DVR User manual
Part No. ST542102-001
ST8382 Pro DVR
Users Guide
Preface
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Preface
Congratulations
Thank you for choosing the Stack ST8382 Pro DVR. This
solid-state recorder will give you many opportunities to make
video recordings in environments where ordinary video
recorders cannot be used.
Purpose of this manual
This manual will help you install and use the Stack ST8382
Pro DVR. It explains how to set up and configure the system
for your vehicle.
Related Products From Stack
If you need information about other Stack motor sport
products, these can be obtained from Stack or from your
local Stack dealer. Products available from Stack include:
•Intelligent Tachometers
•Auxiliary Gauges
•Analogue and Digital Sensors
•Data Logging Systems
•Display and Logging Systems
•Radio Telemetry Systems
•Display and Analysis Software
•Video Overlay Systems
•Solid-state Video Recorders
•Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems
Stack ® is a registered trademark of Stack Limited.
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of Stack Limited. No
responsibility is accepted for error or omission.
Copyright © 2009 Stack Limited
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction 1
Chapter 2. Essential User Information 2
Video Standard 2
Using a New Compact Flash Card 2
Playing a Recording 3
Before Making a Recording 3
Deleting Files 3
Chapter 3. Installation 4
Standard Wiring Harnesses 5
Video Overlay Wiring Harnesses 7
Chapter 4. Operation 9
To make a recording: 9
To play a recording: 12
Operation with a new Compact Flash Card 13
Formatting a Compact Flash Card 14
Deleting Files 14
Corrupted Compact Flash Cards 15
Chapter 5. Compact Flash Cards 16
Chapter 6. Configuration 17
PC Connection 17
System Information 19
Video Setup 20
Audio Setup 22
Record Control 23
On-Screen Display 24
Chapter 7. Video and Data Systems 25
Synchronised Video Logger Systems 25
Video Overlay Systems 25
Manual recording control 26
Recording Lamp 26
Recommended Vehicle System Power connections 26
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting 28
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Chapter 9. Specifications 29
Appendix A. Mounting Template 31
Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagrams 33
Pro DVR System Harness (ST918101) 33
Control / Status Harness (ST918105) 33
Pro DVR Input Harness (ST918102) 33
Pro-4 DVR Input Harness (ST918106) 34
Pro DVR Monitor Harness (ST918103) 35
DVR to VS Adapter Harness (ST900145) 35
Appendix C. Upgrading the Firmware 36
Appendix D. Service and Support 37
Stack Web-site 37
Contacting your Dealer 37
Stack Contact Details 40
Index 41
Chapter 1. Introduction
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The Pro DVR is part of Stack's second generation video
recorder range. It has the same high quality, reliability and
compact design of the original Stack DVR, but at a price and
specification chosen specially with motorsport in mind.
Audio/Video Out
Record
Lamp
Record
Switch
Laptop* with Configuration Software
USB
* Not included as standard
Audio In 1
Audio In 2
Monitor*
Video In 2 (Composite)
Video In 1 (Composite)
Video In 3 (Composite)
Video In 4 (Composite)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Typical Pro DVR Application
The Pro DVR is perfect for all forms of club and semi-
professional motorsport. It employs broadcast standard
MPEG-2 video compression to record high quality real-time
video and stereo audio direct to a Compact Flash card. The
CF card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or
laptop using an MPEG-2 player, or the files can be burnt
directly to a DVD.
The Pro-4 DVR adds the ability to record video from up to
four cameras.
The Pro DVR operates from 0-70°C (32 to 160ºF) and
utilises Autosport (AS) connectors to make the module
waterproof to IP65.
Chapter 2. Essential User Information
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Chapter 2. Essential User Information
Please read the important information in this chapter before
using the Stack Pro DVR.
Standard Components
The Pro DVR is supplied with the following standard
components (Pro-4 DVR in brackets):
Quantity Description
1 ST8382 Pro DVR (ST8383 Pro-4 DVR)
1 Pro DVR System Harness (ST918101) (red)
1 Pro DVR Monitor Harness (ST918103) (blue)
1 Pro DVR Input Harness (ST918102) (yellow) or
Pro-4 DVR Input Harness (ST918106) (yellow)
1 Switch and Lamp Harness (ST918105)
1 DVR Configuration Utility Software (ST920039)
Optional Components
Pro DVRs may be supplied with the following optional
components:
Quantity Description
1 DVR to VS Adapter Harness (ST900145)
1 (to 4) Bullet Camera & Microphone Kit
(ST8390 PAL or ST8391 NTSC)
1 (to 4) CAM plug to BNC & Power lead (ST918106)
Compact Flash (CF) Card
Video Standard
The Pro DVR is automatically configured to either the PAL
or NTSC video standard depending on the camera which is
connected.
!Only PAL and NTSC are currently supported.
Using a New Compact Flash Card
The Pro DVR will only operate with a Compact Flash card
formatted with a FAT32 File System. Before using a new
card, check its File System by inserting it into a PC running
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Windows XP or Vista and display the disk properties by right
clicking the disk icon in “My Computer”. If supplied as
FAT16, reformat to FAT32 (see page 13).
Playing a Recording
The files produced by the Pro DVR are fully MPEG-2
compliant. They may be played directly from the card by
inserting it into a PC with a suitable Compact Flash card slot
or adapter. However, better replay results are usually
obtained by transferring the file to the PC’s hard drive (see
page 11).
Before Making a Recording
Before a recording session clear the Compact Flash card so
that maximum space is available. Deleting files can cause
the write/read speed of the removable Compact Flash card to
degrade and only a reformat will restore its performance. A
reformat can only be achieved using a PC running Windows
XP or Vista. Right-click on the disk icon in “My Computer”
and select “Format”. Ensure the “File system” is set to
“FAT32”, choose the “Quick Format” option and then click
“Start” (see page 13).
Deleting Files
Once a recording has been made, transfer the files to your
PC’s hard drive and then perform a reformat.
!Ensure any useful recordings have been archived before
performing a reformat.
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Chapter 3. Installation
Before installing the Pro DVR, take a few moments to plan
the installation. First identify all the components which came
with your system. You may like to perform a dry run by
connecting the components together to get a feel for how the
final installation will be accomplished.
Input
Status Lamp
Water-tight Door
Eject Button
Door Catch
CF Card
(shown emerging)
System
Monitor
The Pro DVR Module
Status
Lamp
Flash Card Slot
Card Eject Button
Door Catch
The Front Panel showing the Card Slot
Monitor
(blue)
System
(red)
Input
(yellow)
The Rear Panel showing the Connectors
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