Race Navigator RN PRO User manual

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RACE-NAVIGATOR.COM
RN PRO USER MANUAL
Handbook

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Thank you for choosing RN PRO!
Please read this manual before using the device for the first
time.
Visit the website for more information:
www.race-navigator.com
Release date: 11/05/2016

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TABLE OF CONTENT
DELIVERY SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................6
RN PRO TURNING ON/OFF AND INSTALLATION ..........................................................................7
RN PRO MAIN UNIT ................................................................................................................................8
RN PRO DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................................10
RN PRO INSIDE CAMERA ................................................................................................................... 11
RN PRO FULL HD CAMERA ............................................................................................................... 11
RN PRO WITH CAMERAS ...................................................................................................................12
RN PRO CLAMP .....................................................................................................................................14
RN PRO WI-FI DASHBOARD ............................................................................................................. 15
01 · HOME ........................................................................................................................................ 18
02 · STATUS BAR............................................................................................................................ 19
03 · DASHBOARD...........................................................................................................................20
04 · MANUAL RECORDING ..........................................................................................................22

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05 · RECORDING WITH OBD-II DIAGNOSTIC DATA.............................................................. 23
06 · LAPS HISTORY (LAPS)........................................................................................................... 24
07 · EVENTS..................................................................................................................................... 26
08 · ANALYSIS.................................................................................................................................. 27
09 · SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................. 28
10 · DRIVER......................................................................................................................................29
11 · CAR.............................................................................................................................................31
12 · TRACK........................................................................................................................................32
13 · EVENT........................................................................................................................................ 37
14 · NETWORK..............................................................................................................................504
15 · DEVICE.....................................................................................................................................555
16 · AUTOSTART...........................................................................................................................655
17 · VIDEO, SOUND......................................................................................................................666
18 · EXPORT VIDEO .....................................................................................................................677

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Delivery scope
Take the Race Navigator PRO out of the box and
check the content:
Race Navigator PRO
External GPS antenna
12 V caradapter cable and240 V charger
Front Cover
-charged so you can
start using the device immediately.
Race Navigator PRO
The RN PRO is an autonomous modularly built system which largely functions
wirelessly. The system is highly flexible and easy to use and sets the standard for
video and data analysis.
A number of functions are available including:
Full HD video recording (1080p/30fps) or HD (720p/30fps),
Cameras withwide-angle lensand image stabilizer,
Night vision camera with HD resolution works up to 0,01 lux,
Composite video and data upto4 cameras simultaneously,
HDMI video output,
High dynamic range microphone,
Recording starts and ends automatically, depending on the
speed,
GPS position and speed(10 Hz),
Acceleration sensor (20 Hz),
Gyro sensor (roll/yaw/pitch) and compass,
Engine speed, throttle position and more car-specific data via
OBD2 or CAN connectors,
Wireless (Wi-Fi) data/videotransfer,
Export of data/videoto USB stick (USB 3.0).

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RN PRO Main Unit Installation
A. Connect the RN Clamp to the RN PRO (page 14). Take the holder and screw it to
the device with the clamp. In the vehicle, put the sucker of the holder below the
rear-view mirror and fasten it tight to the windscreen with the clampinglever.
Make sure that the mounted RN PRO can record videos properly. In general,the
best position is about 510 cm above the dashboard.
Adjust the RN PRO so that the top is approximately in balance. Check the
position by recording a test video.
NOTE: Before every ride, check the adherence of the holder. An incorrectly
installed device might get detached from the windscreen and get damaged,
causing damagetothe car or serious injuriesto the driver.
B. RN PRO can be also installed using the car chassis mounting screws. You can
directly mount the main unit on the floor or to the roll cage in your racing car.
Turning on the RN PRO Main Unit
Turn the RN PRO on by pressing the Power button
for at least three seconds.
Turning off
Turn the RN PRO or RN PRO Wi-Fi Dashboard off
by pressing the Power button for a brief moment.
Wait for powering off the device.
Holes for car chassis mounting screws

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RN PRO Main Unit
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1. USB 2.0 port
2. LAN port
3. Microphone port
4. Speaker port
5. Top connector for Inside Camera
6. Bottom connector (blue) for Second
Camera (ex. Full HD)
7. HDMI port
8. External GPS Antenna
9. Power connector
10. Screen Lock button
11. USB 2.0 port
12. Power button
13. Internal microphone
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Right-hand view
Back view
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14. Home button
Clicking the Home button in any location opens the main
page of the RNPRO (the Homeview, see01. Home, page
17).
The Home button lights up green when the device is
turned on.
When the recording is activated, the Home button lights
up red.
15. Display mounting port
16. Front Cover and Display mounting slots
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Plan view
Front view

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RN PRO Display
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17. Control LED
18. Display
To connect the RN PRO Display:
press the Screen Lock button
(10) and release the Front Cover,
press the button again and
mount the Display.
To disconnect the RN PRO Display:
press the Screen Lock button
(10) and release the Display,
press the button again and
mount the Front Cover.
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Front view

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RN PRO Inside Camera
RN PRO Full HD Camera
External RN PRO Camera for internal
picture recording.
Dimensions:29 x29 x 33mm
Port: USB 2.0
Angle: 165°
External HD camera with the maximum
resolution: 1920×1080 (1080p/30fps).
Dimensions:34 x28 x 66mm
Port: USB 3.0
Angle: 170°

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RN PRO with Display and Cameras
A. RN PRO Inside Camera
B. RN PRO Second (Full HD) Camera
C. RN PRO Magnetic Camera Quick Release Set
5. Inside Camera top connector
6. Second Camera bottom connector (blue)
19. RN PRO Camera Thumb Screw
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There are two possibilities of mounting the
Cameras to the RN PRO Main Unit:
1. You can screw each camera directly to the
camera mounting ball.
2. You can use the RN PRO Magnetic Camera
Quick Release Set.
You can also easily mount the Cameras anywhere
to the roll-cage in your racing car. All you need is
only the RN PRO Roll-cage mount and the proper
length USB cable, both available for an additional
fee.
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RN PRO Clamp
A custom-made clamp is required for mounting the
standard suction mount to the RN PRO. It allows for
installing the deviceat the windshield.
To connect the RN Clamp:
align the clamp with the device as shown in the
picture on the right,
use two screws to attach the RN PRO Clamp to the
RN PRO device.
In the next step, you are able to connect the windshield
mount. Just take the holder and screw it to the device
with the clamp.
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RN PRO Wi-Fi Dashboard
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RN PRO Wi-Fi Dashboard allows for displaying the RN PRO
parameters and changing their values wirelessly. This remote
display is especially useful in racing cars where the RN PRO
main unit ismounted on the floor.
1. Control LED
2. Display
3. Home button
The dashboard and the device are connected wirelessly via
WiFi. To connect the devices:
If the RN PRO Display is mounted, please ensure that
the AP MODE is activated: on the RN PRO, go to
SETTINGS > NETWORK and choose AP MODE.
If the RN PRO Display is not mounted, the AP MODE is
activated automatically.
In the next step, turn on the RN PRO Wifi Dashboard and
choose the proper network from the list on the screen. The
devices are connected.
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Plan view

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RN PRO Wifi Dashboard
Back view
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Left side view
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3. Home button
4. Power connector
5. USB 2.0 port
6. Power button
7. for the RN Windshield
Suction mount.
8. M5 thread for other mounting
methods.
Turning on the RN PRO Wi-Fi Dashboard
Turn the RN PRO Wi-Fi Dashboard on by
pressing the Power button for at least 3 seconds
or by connecting the device tothe power supply.
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01 · HOME
This page is the main page of the RN PRO and is
displayed whenthe system starts.
This view can be opened from any location by
clicking the Home button.
Dashboard
Press this button to open the Dashboard.
Laps Analysis (Analyze)
Analyze your lapsdirectly on the RN PRO device.
Laps History (Laps)
All recorded laps can be found here.
Settings
Here you can specify all the settings of the RN
PRO, e.g. drivers, tracks, network, etc.
Driver Selection
The currently selected driver is displayed here. The
driver can be changed by clicking on the item and
choosing the desired person fromthe list.
Driver Selection Driver Car Track Name Event Type
Dashboard LapsHistory
LapsAnalysis Settings
Start/Stop
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02 · STATUS BAR
The bar at the top of the screen contains
important information about the RN PRO device
and its current status.
Warning
When the icon shows up, there is not enough disc
space on your device or a different issue occurred.
You should check the device status by clicking on
the item. You can also check the device status in
the Settings > RN Device > Status.
Video processing
The icon is displayed while the recorded video file
is being processed.
Progress
The animated icon shows up whenever the RN
PRO device is busy.
GPS
The icon shows up when the GPS signal is lost.
Battery
The icon shows up when the power supply is
disconnected. The color indicates the battery
charging state.
Warning Battery
Device Clock Current View Progress
Device name GPS
Video
DeviceName GPS
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03 · DASHBOARD
The Dashboard consists of four panels.
03.1 · DASHBOARD · Panel 1
Panel 1 presents the data for the current lap and
the reference lap.
Gap to Reference
This is a time gap between the current lap and the
reference lap, calculated for the current vehicle
location on the track.
Gap to Reference Chart
The chart displays the gap for the last 20 seconds.
The green color means the time advantage
compared to the reference lap, the red one means
the opposite.
Reference Lap Selection
The fastest lap is automatically selected as the
reference lap. A different lap can be chosen from
the laps list by clicking on the icon.
Current Speed Current RPM
Gap to Reference Gap to Reference Chart
Panels
Current Lap Time
Reference Lap Time Reference Lap Selection
Next Panel