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Dear Customer,
SmartyCam, the new on board camera with data overlay, descends from the great AIM
experience in developing data acquisition systems, mainly for motorsports applications.
SmartyCam can review racing performances on a PC or TV, merging crystal clear images
with graphical data coming from integrated GPS and three-axial accelerometer, as well as
from the ECU (Engine Control Unit from here onward ECU) or from an AIM logger: that is
why SmartyCam can be used in any situation, on any sort of vehicle.
Acquired data can be overlaid to frames in a great variety of formats, configurable by the
user. On a Micro SD card hours of movies and sounds can be saved: ratio depends on the
video quality and is approximately 1 hour = 2 Giga.
It is recommended to periodically check www.smartycam.com for software and/or firmware
updates or – recommended option – subscribe the www.smartycam.com newsletter to
receive all updates in real time.
Warning: this user manual is regularly updated. All new versions can be found on
www.smartycam.com. Please make sure your manual is the latest version
available: the issue number of each manual is reported on the top of the page.

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INDEX
SmartyCam Quick Guide...................................................................................................5
1 – SmartyCam stand alone.............................................................................................5
2 – SmartyCam Slave (connected to AIM logger/the ECU via ECU Bridge) ....................6
Chapter 1 – SmartyCam: kit and optional items .............................................................7
1.1 – SmartyCam kits.......................................................................................................7
1.2 – ECU bridge kits .......................................................................................................7
1.3 – SmartyCam optional items: cables, external microphone and external GPS Module
.........................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 – External GPS module working mode............................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave........................................9
Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections ............................................................................10
3.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone.....................................................................10
3.2 – Connecting SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with ECU Bridge....................11
3.3 – SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with AIM loggers.......................................12
Chapter 4 – How to charge SmartyCam battery............................................................13
4.1 – Battery charging via USB......................................................................................13
4.2 – Battery charging via connector..............................................................................13
Chapter 5 – SmartyCam configuration...........................................................................14
Chapter 6 – How to use SmartyCam ..............................................................................15
6.1 – “Battery and Memory Status” field.........................................................................15
6.2 – How to switch SmartyCam on/off ..........................................................................16
6.3 – “Online” status (or mode) ......................................................................................16
6.3.1 – “SETTINGS” option..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.1.1 – Accelerometer calibration: “ACCEL CALIBR” option............................................................... 17
6.4 – How to record videos.............................................................................................18
6.4.1 – Manual recording........................................................................................................................ 18
6.4.2 –Automatic recording..................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 – SmartyCam recording support...............................................................................19
Chapter 7– Downloading data and viewing SmartyCam videos..................................20
7.1 – Downloading data..................................................................................................20
7.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos ..................................................................................20
7.2.1 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the PC....................................................................................... 20
7.2.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the TV....................................................................................... 20
Chapter 8 – SmartyCam Maintenance............................................................................20
Appendix “A” – Technical specifications......................................................................21
Appendix “B” – SmartyCam Pinout ...............................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION
SmartyCam features three different working modes.
Stand alone: for non-motorsport applications or for motorsport applications whenever
there is no ECU nor AIM data acquisition system/data logger (from here onward: logger).
Slave connected to the vehicle ECU: for motorsport applications to sample data from the
ECU with no need of additional sensors. In this case an AIM ECU Bridge is required. It is
described in www.smartycam.com, “Accessories” area.
Slave connected to an AIM logger: for motorsport applications when a detailed analysis
of performances is needed, desired. In this case the ECU bridge is not required because
connection to the vehicle ECU is made using an AIM logger. SmartyCam is supported by
the following loggers:
•MXL,
•EVO3,
•EVO4,
•MyChron4.
Information concerning these loggers are on “Car” and “Kart” – MyChron4 only – section
of www.aim-sportline.com.

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0SmartyCam Quick Guide
SmartyCam is a very flexible product: it has been designed to fit the needs of an entry
level user as well as these of a more professional motorsport driver. This flexibility implies
the need for the user to configure the logger using the proper software.
This quick guide includes all essential information for an easy and immediate SmartyCam
use. Any other information is to be looked for in the indicated chapter/paragraph.
101 – SmartyCam stand alone
Battery charge
It is recommended to charge the battery via socket (Chapter 4) and not via PC.
Insert the micro SD
The housing is under the rear flip of the product (close carefully after insertion).
Power on SmartyCam (and enable “AUTO REC” function if desired)
Power on is made through the central button (Paragraph 6.2)
SmartyCam comes with “AUTO REC” function disabled: recording is started/stopped
manually pressing “Rec” and – at the end of the recording session – “Stop” (Paragraph
6.4.1). Enabling “AUTO REC” recording is automatically started/stopped when speed
overcomes 10 km/h or acceleration overcomes a fixed threshold value (Paragraph 6.4.2).
This way there is no need of intervention on the camera while travelling.
Install SmartyCam in the desired position
Install SmartyCam in the right position to shoot: the display shows a frame preview.
Optional kits are available for any kind of installation (roll-bar, with suction cup, etc.). They
are shown on www.smartycam.com, Accessories>>Bracket kits.
Calibrating the accelerometer
Accelerometer calibration is important because it influences the accuracy of acceleration
measurement as well as the taken images centring (Paragraph 6.3.1.1).
Recording movies
Shooting can be managed both manually and automatically (Paragraph 6.4). SmartyCam
movies are in .avi format with H.264 codec. It is suggested to use VLC player
(downloadable from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ). To edit movies use AVS Video Editor
(downloadable from http://www.avsmedia.com/it/avs-video-editor.aspx).
Downloading movies on a PC
SmartyCam allows to download data both via USB and manually extracting the micro SD
from the rear flip of SmartyCam and inserting it in the PC reader (Chapter 7). It is
reminded to use only a 2.0 type USB port.
Install SmartyManager software on the PC
It is needed to: download new firmware versions from www.smartycam.com – download
area – and update SmartyCam functionalities, modify/add/delete overlay configurations
and download/see movies (Chapter 5). SmartyManager is on the CD of SmartyCam kit
and can be downloaded from the same website. Periodically check possible new
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112 – SmartyCam Slave (connected to AIM logger/the ECU via ECU
Bridge)
Install SmartyManager and Race Studio 2 software on the PC. The first one is needed
to download new firmware versions from download area of www.smartycam.com and
update SmartyCam functionalities, modify/add/delete overlay configurations – if desired –
and download/see SmartyCam movies (Chapter 5). The CD included in SmartyCam kit
contains SmartyManager and Race Studio 2 that can also be downloaded from
www.aim-sportline.com, download area >>software section. Periodically check possible
ction of www.aim-sportline.com
new software/firmware releases.
Configure the logger (or ECU Bridge) with Race Studio 2
See Race Studio Configuration user manual, downloadable from download
area>>software se to know how to configure each logger
r manual downloadable from www.aim-sportline.com
and ECU Bridge.
Configure SmartyCam with SmartyManager
See SmartyManager use download
n modes are showed in “Connection” area of www.smartycam.com
area>>software section.
Connect SmartyCam to the logger
Each logger connectio .
ct (carefully close after insertion).
h suction cup, etc.). They
Insert the micro SD
The housing is under the rear flip of the produ
Install SmartyCam in the desired position
Install SmartyCam in the right position to shoot: the display shows a frame preview.
Optional kits are available for any kind of installation (roll-bar, wit
are shown on www.smartycam.com, Accessories>>Bracket kits.
Power on SmartyCam (and enable “AUTO REC” function if desired)
Paragraph 6.4.2).
vention on the camera while travelling.
cy of acceleration
l as the taken images centring (Paragraph 6.3.1.1).
Power on is made through the central button (Paragraph 6.2)
SmartyCam comes with “AUTO REC” function disabled: recording is started/stopped
manually pressing “Rec” and – at the end of the recording session – “Stop” (Paragraph
6.4.1). Enabling “AUTO REC” recording is automatically started/stopped when speed
overcomes 10 km/h or acceleration overcomes a fixed threshold value (
This way there is no need of inter
Calibrating the accelerometer
Accelerometer calibration is important because it influences the accura
measurement as wel
Recording movies
Shooting can be managed both manually and automatically (Paragraph 6.4). SmartyCam
movies are in.avi format with H.264 codec. It is suggested to use VLC player
(downloadable from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ). To edit movies use AVS Video Editor
vsmedia.com/it/avs-video-editor.aspx(downloadable from http://www.a ).
rting it in the PC reader (Chapter 7). It is
reminded to use only a 2.0 type USB port.
Downloading movies on a PC
SmartyCam allows to download data both via USB and manually extracting the micro SD
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1Chapter 1 – SmartyCam: kit and optional items
SmartyCam package includes a complete kit that permits standard usage: in this manual
some optional items are also shown, which can be useful in particular situations.
221.1 – SmartyCam kits
Stand alone kit: X90SMYC00
1 – SmartyCam;
1 – power supply;
1 – adapter;
1 – external GPS module;
1 – power and battery charge cable;
1 – USB cable for data download and battery charge;
1 – 4 Giga Micro SD;
1 – SmartyCam user manual;
1 – SmartyManager user manual
1 – CD containing SmartyManager software and USB driver.
Slave kit with ECU Bridge or AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL Strada/Pista
/Pro05, MyChron4):
•X90SMYCEC2 with 2m CAN cable
•X90SMYCEC4 with 4m CAN cable
1 – SmartyCam;
1 – power supply;
1 – adapter;
1 – external GPS module;
1 – 2m or 4m CAN cable (for AIM logger/ECU Bridge connection);
1 – USB cable for data download and battery charge;
1 – 4 Giga Micro SD;
1 – SmartyCam user manual;
1 – SmartyManager user manual;
1 – CD containing SmartyManager + Race Studio 2 software and USB driver.
Warning: to use SmartyCam in slave mode an ECU Bridge (optional) or the
appropriate AIM logger is needed.
121.2 – ECU bridge kits
There are two available ECU Bridges, required to connect SmartyCam to the vehicle
ECU. Their part number changes according to the communication protocol they are
equipped with.
•ECU Bridge with CAN/RS232 communication protocol: X90BGGPI2R
•ECU Bridge with CAN/K Line communication protocol: X90BGGPI2K
Each ECU Bridge kit includes:
1 – ECU Bridge
1 – USB cable.
Refer to www.smartycam.com, accessories area for further information concerning ECU
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231.3 – SmartyCam optional items: cables, external microphone and
external GPS Module
SmartyCam optional tools can be connected to it using the 4 pins and the 7 pins female
connectors placed on the camera rear and shown here below.
SmartyCam comes with dedicated cables that guarantee its proper working.
•The standalone kit comes with battery charge and power cable code V02566150.
•The slave kit comes with 2m, 4m battery charge and CAN connection cable.
An additional external microphone can be useful to improve the movie sound quality,
mainly in case of installation in the vehicle cockpit.
•Power cable with CAN and microphone (code V02566100 with 2m cable,
V02566240 with 4m cable): this cable allows SmartyCam to connect to an external
12V power source to enable an external microphone, automatically mixed with the
internal microphone and to connect via CAN to an AIM logger or an ECU Bridge.
Refer to www.smartycam.com, “Connections” area for further information.
•External microphone (code X90MESMC00): additional microphone automatically
mixed with the internal one by the on board camera. It plugs directly in the 7 pins
connector placed on the camera rear. Refer to www.smartycam.com, “Accessories”
area for further information.
An external GPS module increases the quality of the satellite signal reception. It connects
to SmartyCam through the 4 pins female connector placed on the right of the product rear.
It is recommended to unplug it when SmartyCam is off.
•External GPS module (code X90GPS5B200 with 2m cable and X90GPS5B400 with
4m cable): in some situations improves the satellite signal reception.
273.1.1 – External GPS module working mode
The external GPS module, like the integrated GPS, can store a track database. When it
connects to SmartyCam tracks stored in the camera GPS will be overwritten in the
module database. Should the external GPS be used on more SmartyCam it is strongly
recommended to save tracks contained in its database before connecting it to another
camera.
SmartyCam external GPS takes priority to the camera integrated GPS.

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2Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave
As mentioned above, according to its working mode, SmartyCam provides different
information.
In Stand Alone mode,SmartyCam gets data from the integrated GPS and three-axial
accelerometer:
•position;
•GPS speed;
•acceleration
•lap time;
•distance;
•track mapping.
When connected to an AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL Strada/Pista/Pro05 or
MyChron4) or an ECU (via ECU bridge), SmartyCam can visualize in graphical overlay:
•all info acquired in Stand Alone mode;
•all info coming from the vehicle ECU;
•all info sampled by the AIM logger (RPM, more speeds, LCU-ONE Lambda value,
engaged gear, temperatures, pressures, etc…).
PLEASE NOTE: for further useful information check:
•www.aim-sportline.com website download area to know which ECUs are supported
by AIM loggers and their connection/communication protocols;
•Race Studio Configuration user manual to understand how to configure AIM
loggers, ECU Bridge included;
•each AIM logger user manual.

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3Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections
The alternative SmartyCam modes (Stand Alone or Slave Expansion) require different
connection procedures.
133.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone
SmartyCam stand alone can be connected in different ways:
•connection to the external power only: use the 7-pins left connector highlighted in
the image above and connect the power cables to a 12 Volts power source i.e. the
vehicle battery. See appendix “B”.
•connection to the external microphone only: the external microphone plugs directly
in the 7 pins connector highlighted in the image here above.
•connection to optional cables and external microphone: use the 7-pins connector
highlighted in the image here above and connect the power cables to an external 12
Volts power source.
•connection to the external GPS module: use the 4 pins female connector placed
right of the product rear (see above).

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243.2 – Connecting SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with ECU Bridge
In order to receive the info provided by the vehicle ECU without any additional logger,
SmartyCam must be used in Slave expansion mode and connected via CAN to an ECU
Bridge, using the 7-pins connector placed on the product rear.
There are two available ECU Bridges version:
•code X90BGGPI2R for connection with aftermarket racing ECU with CAN or RS232
communication protocol.
•code X90BGGPI2K for connection with stock ECU through the OBDII, no matter if
having a CAN communication protocol or the K line
Complete documentation on supported ECU is available at www.aim-sportline.com
“Download” area, ECU connection section. Refer to appendix “B” of this user manual to
know SmartyCam pinout, while SmartyCam ECU Bridge connection is shown at
www.smartycam.com, “Connection” area, ECU Bridge section.
PLEASE NOTE: refer to Race Studio Configuration user manual for more info about
ECU Bridge configuration, and to www.aim-sportline.com documentation download
area for more info about ECU supported by AIM systems and their
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253.3 – SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with AIM loggers
SmartyCam can visualize data sampled by an AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL
Strada/Pista/Pro05 or MyChron4) and by the vehicle ECU. In this case it is necessary to
connect SmartyCam via CAN to the logger, using the CAN cable inserted into the 7-pins
connector placed right of the product rear.
Please refer to appendix “B” of this manual for the SmartyCam pinout and to the
user manual of each AIM logger to know its pinout.
The image below shows SmartyCam connected to an EVO4 logger while SmartyCam-
EVO4 connection is explained at www.smartycam.com, “Connections” area, EVO4
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4Chapter 4 – How to charge SmartyCam battery
SmartyCam is supplied with a 2000mAh 3.7 Volt rechargeable lithium battery. It can be
charged using both the 7-pins right connector and the USB port highlighted in the image
below. Connect SmartyCam to an external power source.
The battery charge status is shown in any SmartyCam page. Below on the left the related
field is shown.
144.1 – Battery charging via USB
SmartyCam battery charging via USB has two possible options.
Socket charge (recommended):
•connect SmartyCam to the power supply using the cable included in the kit: it has
to be plugged in the USB port placed in the product rear;
•insert the power supply plug in the socket.
In case of PC charge via USB (not recommended): connect SmartyCam directly to the
PC on, using the cable included in the kit. It is recommended not to use an USB hub. It
is also recommended to use exclusively a 2.0 USB port.
Please do not connect SmartyCam to the PC unless having previously installed
SmartyManager software.
Warning: not all Personal computers USB ports provide enough power to charge
SmartyCam and, due to the power supply limitation of the PC, battery charging is
longer. Socket charge is then recommended.
154.2 – Battery charging via connector
SmartyCam battery can be charged also using the external power cable or the CAN cable
(included in the specific kits) connected to the rear connector of the camera.

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5Chapter 5 – SmartyCam configuration
In order to configure SmartyCam data overlay1SmartyManager software – exclusively
developed by AIM – needs to be used.
With SmartyManager it is possible to:
•change/add/cancel overlay configurations;
•download from www.smartycam.com “Download” area a new firmware release and
upgrade with it SmartyCam;
•download SmartyCam movies;
•see SmartyCam movies.
This software is provided with a CD included in SmartyCam kits and can be downloaded
from www.smartycam.com, “Download” area.
There are two possible SmartyCam configuration mode.
Connecting SmartyCam to the PC:
•set the preferred data overlay;
•transmit the new configuration to SmartyCam;
•SmartyCam will automatically set that configuration.
Not connecting SmartyCam to the PC:
•set the preferred data overlay;
•copy the new configuration on the MicroSD previously inserted in the PC reader;
•insert the Micro SD in SmartyCam;
•enter “Conf. load” option and select “Smarty Conf” (paragraph 6.3.1);
PLEASE NOTE: before connecting SmartyCam to the PC it is mandatory installing
SmartyManager software (see SmartyManager user manual at
www.smartycam.com, download area)
•set the preferred data overlay;
•transmit the new configuration both to SmartyCam and to the Micro SD2;
•switch off/on SmartyCam;
•SmartyCam will automatically set that configuration.
Refer to SmartyManager user manual for data overlay configuration information
SmartyCam slave needs its master (AIM logger or ECU Bridge) configuration through
Race Studio 2 software, included in both the slave kits with 2m and 4m power cable).
PLEASE NOTE: SmartyCam configuration is independent from its master
configuration: it is thereby unnecessary to modify it changing SmartyCam master.
1Selection of data to visualize, layout and position.
2Using the microSD in other SmartyCams, these will be loaded with the same configuration as the first one,
without need of a PC connection. See LOAD CONF option (paragraph 6.3.1.).

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6Chapter 6 – How to use SmartyCam
SmartyCam is managed using the three buttons placed above the display: 1,2 and 3 in
the image below.
The menu on the display shows the functions related to each button, close to the button
itself.
All SmartyCam pages are made up of three parts:
•top of page menu functions are shown;
•in the middle of the page specific info is displayed;
•in the lower part the “Battery and Memory Status” field is shown.
166.1 – “Battery and Memory Status” field
“Battery and memory Status” field constantly shows the level of battery charge and the
remaining memory available for recording. “Online”, “GPS status” and “Lap Management”
show the GPS signal strength.
The above indicator refers to the available memory, showing in black the used part and
in grey the available memory. When available memory is lower than 300 kb the black part
becomes red. The number right of the bar is the available space in Giga (in the image
below SmartyCam is working with a 4 Giga Micro SD). Please note that Micro SD icon
becomes red when SmartyCam is recording, or when it is in “Player” mode.
WARNING: MicroSD will be permanently damaged if it is removed from SmartyCam
when its icon in the left bottom of the screen is red.
The below indicator shows the battery charge status while the number on the right shows
the percentage of available battery (image here below)

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266.2 – How to switch SmartyCam on/off
SmartyCam can be switched on in two ways:
•pressing “2” button, or
•connecting the external power cable to SmartyCam: as soon as the camera detects
the 12V power on pin 3 the of 7 pins connector (see appendix “B”) it switches on.
SmartyCam can be switched off in the following ways:
•pressing “2” button any time “Off” option is available
•pressing “2” button for 10 seconds. This forced option is to be used ONLY in case
the camera locks up, as this method can lead to cancellation of some of the latest
recorded data/images
•automatic switch-off: if still for a fixed time (no button pushed, no acceleration/speed
detected), SmartyCam will switch automatically off. In standalone mode auto power
off is after 15 minutes of inactivity while in slave mode it is after 6 hours.
NOTE: this function can be disabled in “SETTINGS” menu (“AUTO POWEROFF” option).
176.3 – “Online” status (or mode)
When SmartyCam is switched on, three options appear:
•Rec
•Off
•Menu
starts recording process (see paragraph 6.4)
switches off the camera (see paragraph 6.2)
enters SmartyCam menu
Clicking “Menu” a new page appears, showing (in loop) the following options:
PLAYER manages recorded videos: “Down” scrolls the list of videos and
“Sel” selects the desired video. Once a video selected, it is
possible to view it (“Play”) or cancel it (“Del”).
GPS STATUS shows the connected satellites and the signal strength (good or
weak).
SETTINGS user can set several key parameters (see paragraph 6.3.1).
LAP MNGMT
shows the geographic coordinates of the place where the camera
is positioned; it permits to fix the starting point of GPS lap times
(pressing “Fix”): once a point is fixed, every time SmartyCam will
pass this point, a laptime is registered.
DASH Info page: shows the data acquired by the camera (if stand alone)
or, if slave, by the logger / ECU.
On the top of this page, the functions “Down” (to scroll the options), “Exit” (to go back to
the previous page) and “Sel” (to select the desired option) appear.

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286.3.1 – “SETTINGS” option
As anticipated, clicking “SETTINGS” several options appear:
LANGUAGE Chooses the desired language.
DISPLAY T.out Switches off the display after 30” while SmartyCam is recording
to avoid battery consumption. Recording does not stop.
TIME SETTING Chooses the time zone and enables/disables daylight saving
time. Default setting is Greenwich Time.
CONF LOAD
Imports overlay setting – OVERLAY CONF – from the micro SD
to the camera database; this configuration will be used in the
following recordings. It imports parameters configuration –
SMARTYCONF – too (at present only FILE NAME. AVI).
OVERLAY Selects a pre-defined overlay configuration among a list
previously created through SmartyManager. Each configuration
is identified by the name associated through the software.
INFO Info page showing camera technical data.
VIDEO SET Sets some Video options useful to maximize lightness and
recording quality in case of: SmartyCam use on vehicle roof or
onboard (choosing the spot light settings), zoom or not.
AUDIO SET Adds an external microphone.
ACCEL CALIBR Calibrates the 3D accelerometer: samples acceleration and
tunes SmartyCam frame (paragraph 6.3.1.1.)
AUTO REC Chooses manual vs. automatic recording: it is useful to start/stop
recording automatically when the threshold value of fixed
parameters is reached/overcame (paragraph 6.4.2).
AUTO POWEROFF Enables/disables automatic power-off of the camera after a fixed
period of inactivity (paragraph 6.2)
6.3.1.1 – Accelerometer calibration: “ACCEL CALIBR” option
Great attention must be given to the accelerometer calibration procedure, because it
impacts on acceleration data accuracy and on correct frame choice.
To set calibration parameters place the camera on a plane surface, switch it on, select
“ACCEL CALIBR” option and click “Calibr”.
To keep correct calibration parameters even once SmartyCam is installed on the vehicle,
these steps must be followed:
•install the camera;
•select “ACCEL CALIBR”;
•the 2 coordinate axis appear: balance point can be fixed referred to the axes and
pressing “Calibr” or pressing “Prev” and making the image be perfectly ranged and
centred: press “Calibr” to fix calibration point.

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186.4 – How to record videos
It is possible to record images both manually and automatically
Warning: do not remove the Micro SD when SmartyCam is recording, no matter
how, or is in “Player” mode (Micro SD icon is red).Otherwise the Micro SD will be
permanently damaged.
296.4.1 – Manual recording
Immediately after switching SmartyCam on, the display shows the following page:
The keyboard (“A”) allows to:
•start recording, select “Rec”;
•switch SmartyCam off, select “Off”;
•enter “Menu Status”, select Menu”.
The mid of the page (“B”)
•the real time image frame is visible;
To start recording, press “Rec”: SmartyCam will show this page:
The keyboard (“A”) allows to:
•stop recording select “Stop”: SmartyCam comes back to “Online Status”;
•switch SmartyCam off, select “Off”;
The lower part (“C”) is “Satellites, Battery and Memory Status” field.
•When SmartyCam is recording a red indicator appears on the left .
•After a pre-defined time of inactivity the display will switch off (see paragraph 6.3.1).

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306.4.2 –Automatic recording
It is possible to set the automatic recording option (“AUTO REC”), to start/stop recording
without manual input:
•In slave mode (SmartyCam connected to an AIM logger or ECU Bridge): the
logger transmits a start/stop recording input to SmartyCam, as soon as it detects
RPM or a speed higher/lower than 10 km/h.
•In stand alone mode: recording starts automatically when speed is higher than 10
km/h or acceleration exceeds a threshold value (accelerometer threshold value) to
be selected among low (0.2 G), med (0.4 G) and high (0.8 G).
Auto pause: defines a time period (20 sec., 1, 2 or 5 minutes) SmartyCam will go on
recording even without acceleration or speed. After this period recording process will
pause. This function is useful i.e. to go on recording during a pit stop.
196.5 – SmartyCam recording support
SmartyCam kits include a 4 Giga Micro SD but it can support up to 16 Giga.
Warning: use only High Capacity Micro SD like this:
Warning: do not remove the Micro SD when SmartyCam is recording or is in
“Player” mode (Micro SD icon is red). Otherwise the Micro SD will be permanently
damaged.

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7Chapter 7– Downloading data and viewing SmartyCam videos
207.1 – Downloading data
SmartyCam can download data via USB (connecting the on board camera to the PC
using the cable provided with the kit), or through the micro SD placed in the SmartyCam
rear, which will have to be inserted in the PC USB port. It is recommended to use
exclusively a 2.0 USB port.
Warning: when inserting/removing the Micro SD please make sure the flip on the
rear is firmly closed.
217.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos
Videos recorded on SmartyCam micro SD are .avi files with H.264 codec and can be
viewed on PC and on TV.
317.2.1 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the PC
To view the videos on a PC remove the micro SD from SmartyCam (only if Micro SD icon
is not red) place it in the reader (or in a portable one connected to the PC like any USB
pen drive) and manage it as an USB peripheral.
Videos are in “Video” folder.
It is reminded that – to see videos recorded with SmartyCam on the PC – a software
compatible with H.264 format is needed. Were such software is not available, it is
recommended to use “VLC Media Player”, which can be downloaded from
www.videolan.org/vlc/.
327.2.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the TV
To view SmartyCam videos on the TV ensure that the DVD reader is compatible with
”avi.” files with H.264 codec: otherwise the video file needs to be converted in a format
compatible with the available reader.
For example it is possible to convert the .avi file in a DVD, using a software like “Nero”
version 8 or higher (www.nero.com) or similar software.
If the reader does not have a Micro SD input, it is necessary to copy the video on to a DVD
(or CD) using a burning software.
Chapter 8 – SmartyCam Maintenance
SmartyCam does not require any particular maintenance.
Warning: it is strongly recommended not to open the camera.
Periodically check www.smartycam.com for software and/or firmware updates; a
recommended option is to subscribe to the www.smartycam.com newsletter to receive all
updates in real time.