AiM SmartyCam HD/GP HD Rev.2.1 User Guide

SmartyCam HD is a video recorder developed by AiM for motorsport environments. It can automatically overlay vehicle data onto HD video using graphical items.


AiM SmartyCam HD/GP HD Rev.2.1 User Guide - cover page
Brand
Aim
Category
Camcorders
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
24
File format
PDF
File size
24.9 MB
Published
06 November, 2023
Updated
06 November, 2023
MD5 checksum
10AAFC76BE9F744138ACF475FF018E25

About this manual

AiM SmartyCam HD and GP HD Rev.2.1 are motorsport video recorders that automatically overlay vehicle data onto HD video. Data can come from a vehicle ECU, internal accelerometers, GPS, and datalogger inputs, and the recorders can work standalone or on an AiM CAN network.

The guide covers connections, power and battery charging, SD card management, manual and automatic recording start/stop, menus, PC configuration, track and video management, and technical specifications. SmartyCam HD generates .mov files with H264 compression and supports SD cards up to 128 GB.

What's inside

  • SmartyCam HD in a few words
  • SmartyCam HD connections
  • SmartyCam HD power, battery charge, ON/OFF
  • SD card management
  • SmartyCam HD Start/Stop recording
  • SmartyCam HD MENU
  • SmartyCam HD and the PC
  • SmartyCam GP HD
  • Technical specification and drawings

Specifications

Video resolution1280 x 720 pixels @ 30 fps
Display resolution (HD)128 x 128 pixels
LensTelecentric with 6 elements
Internal batteryRechargeable Lithium battery
Internal battery duration (HD)120 - 150 min of recording
External power9 - 15 V
Supported SD cardUp to 128 GB
Memory required (low quality)1.5 GB for 1 hour
AccelerometerThree-axial ±5G
Working temperature range-10°C to +60°C
Dimensions (HD)87 x 63 x 49 mm
Weight (HD)280 g including battery
Display (GP HD)2.4 inch, 240 x 320 pixels
Dimensions (GP HD main box)102.5 x 65.2 x 26.5 mm
Bullet camera (GP HD)24 mm diameter, 73.5 mm length
Bullet cable lengths (GP HD)0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 m
Weight (GP HD)Main unit 260 g including battery; bullet camera 55 g

Frequently asked questions

What video format does SmartyCam HD generate?

It generates .mov files with H264 compression codec.

Can SmartyCam HD work without an AiM CAN network?

Yes. It has an internal battery and can work in standalone mode, showing lateral acceleration from its internal sensor.

What is the maximum supported SD card capacity?

Up to 128 GB.

Can multiple SmartyCam HD units be used on the same CAN network?

Yes. Each unit has its own configuration and retrieves the data it needs without interfering with the others.

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