AccuSport Vector Pro User manual

LAUNCH SYSTEM
User Guide
V2.1.1
KNOW THE GAME.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED..............................................................4
Vector Pro Launch System Components..................................4
System Requirements..........................................................5
Video Camera Specifications.................................................6
Safety Instructions..............................................................7
Care and Handling...............................................................7
AccuSport Vector Pro Illustration...........................................8
Prior to Software Installation (Windows XP) ............................9
Prior to Software Installation (Windows Vista).......................10
Disabling User Account Control (Windows Vista)....................12
Software Installation .........................................................13
Hardware Installation (Windows XP) ....................................14
Hardware Installation (Windows Vista).................................17
SETTING UP.....................................................................19
Charging the Battery .........................................................19
Positioning the Vector Pro, Laptop Computer, Video Camera ...20
Starting the Software ........................................................21
Setup Wizard....................................................................21
Video Camera Installation (Optional) ...................................24
Marking the Ball................................................................25
Positioning the Ball............................................................25
Hitting Your First Shot .......................................................26
Switching Modes of Operation.............................................26
VECTOR PRO SOFTWARE FEATURES ....................................27
Navigating the User Interface .............................................28
Ball Launch Measurements .................................................29
Managing Student Information............................................30
Managing Activities ...........................................................31
Managing Items................................................................32
Options ...........................................................................33
Setup Wizard....................................................................33
Preferences......................................................................33
Advanced Mode ................................................................34
Trigger Settings................................................................35
Application Configuration ...................................................35
Update Company Information .............................................35
INSTRUCTION ..................................................................36
Camera Settings...............................................................36
Swing Video .....................................................................37
On Screen Annotation........................................................38
Club Analysis....................................................................38
Shot Profile ......................................................................38

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FITTING...........................................................................39
Shot History.....................................................................39
Exporting to Microsoft Excel................................................40
Shot Analysis ...................................................................41
Shot Profile ......................................................................41
Club Analysis....................................................................42
PRACTICE ........................................................................43
CUSTOMER SUPPORT.........................................................44
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................45
General Questions.............................................................45
Using Vector Pro ...............................................................48
Troubleshooting................................................................49
Error Messages.................................................................54
APPENDIX........................................................................57
Appendix A: Sample Reports ..............................................57
Appendix B: Exporting to Microsoft Excel or a Text File...........60

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GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on your AccuSport Vector Pro Launch System purchase.
You have chosen to do business with the leader in launch system
technology. To validate the AccuSport warranty, receive notification of
software updates and gain access to free technical support, please
register your product by filling out the enclosed warranty card, or by
going to www.accusport.com to complete the online registration.
To ensure trouble-free, reliable operation, read this user guide before
setting up and using your Vector Pro. Please visit the AccuSport web site
at www.accusport.com for advanced topics and breaking news about
AccuSport products.
Vector Pro Launch System Components

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System Requirements
The Vector Pro Launch System works with personal computers that
meet the following system requirements:
Windows XP Home or Professional - Service Pack 2
• CPU: Intel (only) Pentium 4 with minimum 1.7 GHz processor
Intel (only) Core2 duo T5600 and above with minimum
1.83 GHz processors
• Memory: Minimum 1 GB
• Hard Disk: 60 GB minimum
80+ GB recommended
300 MB for the application, additional space required for
student records and videos
• Optical Drive: CDROM drive required to install Windows XP
• USB: At least one available USB 2.0 port
• Video Card: 24 bit color
1024 x 768 minimum resolution
128 MB video graphics memory
Microsoft Direct x 9.0 or higher
Windows Vista
• CPU: Intel (only) Pentium 4 with minimum 1.7 GHz processor
Intel (only) Core2 duo with minimum 2 GHz processors
• Memory: Minimum 1.5 GB
• Hard Disk: 80 GB minimum
300 MB for the application, additional space required for
student records and videos
• Optical Drive: DVD drive required to install Windows Vista
• USB: At least one available USB 2.0 port
• Video Card: 24 bit color
1024 x 768 minimum resolution
128 MB video graphics memory
Microsoft Direct x 9.0 or higher

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Optional Video Camera
•I/O Port: IEEE 1394A (firewire) for connecting video camera
Video Camera Specifications
If a video camera is used, it must meet the following specifications:
•Microsoft Windows (WDM) Compliant
•Digital – not analog
•Firewire connection to computer
•30 frames per second minimum
•Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels minimum
•Ability to manually adjust shutter speed
•Gain adjustment (light amplifier)
•Wide angle lens
Note: Future support will be added for high definition video camcorders.

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Safety Instructions
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
•Do not drop the Vector Pro or subject it to mechanical shocks.
•When taking a swing, do not hit the Vector Pro.
•Install the protective shields before first use, and always use the
protective shields to avoid damage to the Vector Pro.
•Do not open the Vector Pro unit. It contains high voltages and delicate
components. Opening the Vector Pro could result in personal injury or
harm to the unit, and will void the warranty.
•Do not allow moisture to enter the Vector Pro.
•Use only approved accessories. To prevent harm to the Vector Pro or the
computer system, use only the supplied cables and power adapters.
Care and Handling
•The Vector Pro unit contains a rechargeable battery. To recharge the
Vector Pro, turn off the unit, connect the supplied AC adapter and plug it
into an AC outlet overnight or for at least 6 hours.
•When necessary clean the Vector Pro lenses using any photographic or
eyeglass cleaning kit. Paper towels or tissue are not recommended.
•The outside of the Vector Pro case can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
Turn off and disconnect the Vector Pro before cleaning. Do not allow liquid
to enter the case.

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AccuSport Vector Pro Illustration
Plug USB Cable
here to connect
to com
p
uter.

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Prior to Software Installation – Windows XP
The following steps should be taken to prevent the Windows XP
Operating System from shutting down the computer’s USB ports, and to
prevent the Computer from slowing down its processor speed, while the
Vector Pro Launch Monitor is in use.
Power Options Settings
1) Select the Windows XP Start Button
2) Select the Control Panel
3) Select Power Options
4) Under Power Schemes, use the drop down to select Always On.
5) Click OK at the bottom right side of this window.
USB Power Saving Settings
1) Select the Windows XP Start Button
2) Right-Click on My Computer
3) Select Manage
4) When the ‘Computer Management’ window opens, select Device
Manager
5) Scroll down the hardware list on the right until ‘Universal Serial Bus
Controllers’ is visible
6) Select the Plus (+) sign next to ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ and the
USB devices will be revealed.
7) Right-click on the first ‘Root Hub’ listed and select Properties
8) From the ‘USB Root Hub Properties’ window, select the Power
Management tab
9) Uncheck the box labeled “Allow the computer to turn off this device to
save power”
10) Click OK at the bottom of this window.
11) Repeat steps 8 through 11 for all the remaining ‘Root Hubs’ listed under
the ‘Universal Serial Bus Controller’ heading

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Prior to Software Installation – Windows Vista
The following steps should be taken to ensure the Power Options on a
Windows Vista based computer are set correctly in order to work with
the Accusport Vector Pro Launch monitor and Software.
Power Options Settings
1) Select the Windows Vista Start Button
2) Select the Control Panel
3) Select Power Options (You may have to Select the “Classic View” link
in the top right corner of the window in order to view the ‘Power
Options’ icon)
4) Select High Performance
5) Next, select Change Plan Settings
Note: For the following procedure the “On Battery” setting is only available on
laptop computers. For Desktop computers the “On battery” and ‘Plugged In” labels
are not present but the layout is similar. This procedure can still be used to ensure
Desktop Computers with power saving features are set-up correctly for the Vector
Pro.
6) Select the Put the Computer to Sleep option
oSet “On Battery” to Never by clicking on the down pointing arrow
next to the “minute” numerals and selecting ‘Never’.
oSet “Plugged In” to Never by clicking on the down pointing arrow
next to the “minute” numerals and selecting ‘Never’.
7) Select the Change Advanced Plan Settings link. (A new window will
be displayed)
oSelect the plus (+) sign next to the Hard Disks label and set all
displayed “Minutes” to read Never by holding down the left
mouse button on the down pointing arrow next to the minute
numerals until the “Minutes” display reads ‘Never’.
oSelect the plus (+) sign next to the “Turn off Hard Disks After”
label Set all displayed “Minutes” to read Never by holding down
the left mouse button on the down pointing arrow next to the
minute numerals until the “Minutes” display reads ‘Never’.

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oSelect the plus (+) sign next to the Sleep label
Select the plus (+) signs next to “Sleep After,” and set all
displayed “Minute” fields to read Never or Off by holding
down the left mouse button on the down pointing arrow
next to the minute numerals until the “Minutes” display
reads “Never” or “Off”
Select the plus (+) sign next to “Allow Hybrid Sleep,” and
set all displayed “Minute” fields to read Never or Off by
holding down the left mouse button on the down pointing
arrow next to the minute numerals until the “Minutes”
display reads “Never” or “Off”
Select the plus (+) sign next to “Hibernate After”, and set
all displayed “Minute” fields to read Never or Off by
holding down the left mouse button on the down pointing
arrow next to the minute numerals until the “Minutes”
display reads “Never” or “Off”
8) Select the plus (+) sign next to the USB settings label.
oThen, select the plus (+) sign next to the “USB selective suspend
setting” label.
oEnsure both fields read Disabled. If they do not, select the down
pointing arrow for each field , in turn, and select “Disabled”
9) Select the plus (+) sign next to the Processor Management label
oThen, select the plus (+) sign next to the “Minimum Processor
State” label
oChange settings for the “On Battery” and “Plugged In” labels to
100 percent (%) by holding down the left mouse button on the up
pointing arrow next to the percentage (%) display till it reads 100
percent (%)
oThen select the plus (+) sign next to the “Maximum Processor
State”
oChange settings for the “On Battery” and “Plugged In” labels to
100 percent (%) by holding down the left mouse button on the up

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pointing arrow next to the percentage (%) display till it reads 100
percent (%)
10) In the bottom right corner of the page select Apply and then OK.
11) The previous Power Options Settings page is now displayed, select the
Save Changes key.
12) Exit the final Power Options window by clicking the Red –“X” button to
complete your set-up.
13) Turn Vector Pro Off
14) Restart the Computer
Disabling User Account Control (Windows Vista)
If you encounter a problem during or after the software installation, we
recommend disabling the User Account Control to prevent the Windows
Vista Operating System from blocking the Vector Pro software and
preventing it from launching, or causing an error message on opening
the application.
1) Left Click on the Start Button (Vista Windows Symbol)
2) Left Click on Control Panel
3) Left Click on User Accounts (If you cannot see a "User Accounts" Icon
click on the "Classic View" link in the left hand column of the
window, then repeat the first part of step 3)
4) Left Click on Turn User Account Control On or Off
5) Uncheck the User Account Protection checkbox
6) Click on OK
7) Left Click on Yes to Restart the computer
Please call Accusport Customer Support [phone] x2, or e-mail
[email protected], if any problems are encountered while
following this procedure. Note: Some versions of Vista do not allow for
users to disable the User Account Control.

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Software Installation (Windows XP and Vista)
The following steps are for Windows XP. Though cosmetically different,
the Windows Vista installation follows the same procedure.

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Hardware Installation (Windows XP)

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After installing the software, you can access the Vector Pro User
Guide at anytime by clicking Help in the menu bar of the Vector
Pro screen.
NOTE: Always use the same USB port on the computer that the
drivers were initially installed on.

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Hardware Installation (Windows Vista)

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After installing the software, you can access the Vector Pro User
Guide at anytime by clicking Help in the menu bar of the Vector
Pro screen.
NOTE: Always use the same USB port on the computer that the
drivers were initially installed on.
SETTING UP
Charging the Battery
If you are using a fully charged battery, no AC power source is needed.
If the battery is not charged, or if you will be using the Vector Pro for an
extended time period, use the AC adapter to plug into an electrical
outlet.
To charge the battery, plug the Vector Pro into an outlet via the AC
adapter, making sure the power switch on the Vector Pro is set to the
“Off” position. Allow the unit to charge overnight or for at least six
hours.

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Positioning the Vector Pro, Laptop Computer, Video Camera
Diagram shows positioning for right handed golfers.
Left handed golfers, tee up in left handed hitting zone, and change
software settings in the Student Information Window or click Options in
the menu bar on the Vector Pro screen and select Preferences.