Race Optics is proud to introduce the new MPV-HD camera system that delivers true 1080p video.

*There is a limited number available for preorder, so to guarantee that you get one when released you must preorder it.  Click here for more details

We have just released a new 2-Way LANC controller. This new controller can operate the On/Off/REC functions of the system and confirms each action by alerting you by vibrating. This is a great feature in which you get assurance that the system is operating. See more details (click here)

This tutorial will show you how to convert AVi. (divX) video files on a MAC to a editable format. This is only for the RO-800 DVR.
You will need to download the following software:
MPEG Streamclip
Perian plugin

Install both programs on your MAC into your applications folder.

Open MPEG Streamclip

 
Then click file open and browse to where you have your file saved.

 You should now see your video in the preview window.

  Click file, and scroll to “Export to DV” This is going to be the best for editing in any program on a MAC. You can select the other export options depending upon where you are using the video.

Making sure the settings match like the in the picture below and click make DV.

 Then save your file. We are saving in our documents folder. Click save.

 Depending upon the size of your video file. It may take up to an hour to convert. After the converting has completed. You should be able import the file into your video editing program and edit freely.

For questions please email us at support@raceoptics.com

This tutorial will cover how to convert the video that comes out of the DVR into different formats and is compatible for video editing programs.  You will need to download the following software. Don’t worry the software is free. This tutorial is for windows only. We will have a MAC tutorial up shortly.

Xvid4PSP (Free)
JW FLV Media Player (Free)

After installing both programs. Open Xvid4psp.

 
Then click file, then “File open”. Browse to where you have your video clip saved and select it. It may take a few minutes for the program to load the file, but it will show it in the window. See picture below.

Then choose MP4 under Format.  Choose x264 Q16 Turbo under Video Encoding. Click on the E to change advanced settings like the video bitrate that decides the output file size. Choose 1-pass(or 2-pass for even better quality but takes longer to convert) under Encoding mode and you can set the exact bitrate and get the desired output files(see the Output file size: in the screenshot below). Higher bitrate = higher quality =bigger output file size. If you don’t need an exact file size then use Constant Quality / Quantizer mode.
Choose AAC-HE CBR 64kbit under Audio Encoding. Click on the E to change advanced settings like the audio bitrate that decides the output file size.

 Choose Video->Resolution/Aspect ratio to change the resolution.
Set the Output resolution, higher resolution usually requires that you must use higher bitrate=bigger output file size.
Check so the output aspect ratio is similiar to input aspect ratio or it will look stretched.

Now your ready to encode. Press the Encode button on the far right. Save the file wherever you want. Then press ok.  The encoding window will show its progress. Once it is done you can browse to where you saved it and check to make sure it encoding correctly.

Remeber you can change the video/audio settings how you wish to get the desired results.

For questions email us at support@raceoptics.com

Evolution HD camera system $150 off  (retail $759.95) sale ends March .31 (click here)

Quad Pro 3 camera system on sale only $1600.95. ($150 savings) (click here) (retail$1750.95)

Roll cage mount $34.95 (retail $39.95)

Suction Cup Mount $27.95 (retail $29.95)

We just released a new firmware upgrade for the RO-1000 digital video recorder. If you purchased our RO-1000 recorder or our Evolution HD camera system then we recommend updating it with this latest software. The new verison is v1.04, check your verison first before upgrading. Download the RAR. file containing the update. file (click here)

Please note this update does not work with the RO-800 recorder.

Firmware changes:

     Bug fix:
1. Fixed icon “STOREGE” to “STORAGE”
2. Fixed video file playback on Windows Vista issue(Audio codec design change to PCM 8bit)
3. Fixed settings\back light time-out and wake up LCM abnormally issue
4. Fixed Video and Image FileBrowser list error after delete or move error
5. Fixed set date time system crash
6. Fixed time stamp format issue

Enhance :
1. Modified multi-language wording
2. Modified Main Menu UI
3. Enable Over-Write function
4. Split file by time(15min) for overwrite function
5. Added microphone sensitivity of preview, preevent, motion detection of program settings.
6. change Program Settings string of items and exchange Program Setting items.
7. Add “No storage” status for system operate without storage.
8. Add count down indicator when video recording.
9. Change “set factory default” GUI design
10. Enhance USB and storage performance

To update follow these setups:

Extract the PV-1000.A1 file form the RAR. Folder.

Copy the file to a SD memory card.

Power on your DVR and insert the SD card.

Go into the settings menu and scroll down till you see the setting “Firmware upgrade”

Say ok and allow the DVR to go through the update process. Should take 1-2 minutes.

The DVR will restart to the main menu. You can check to make sure the update did work by going back to the firmware upgrade setting and checking the software version. It should read v1.04

Please let us know if you need further assistance installing the update.

Regards,

 Race Optics Support

 support@raceoptics.com

Race Optics has joined up with Kovach racing. Started in 2006 Kovach Racing has competed is some of the toughest races in the Southwest has to offer including the grueling Baja 1000. Based out of Phoenix, Arizona the Kovach Racing Team competes in both SCORE’s International and Best in the Desert Class 6 Unlimited Mini Trophy event which are only possible thanks to the passionate and dedicated work of the Kovach Racing Team. More information about the team and upcoming events can be found on their website http://kovachracing.com/ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXHZEEkrCQQ

Race Optics is proud to introduce the Evolution high definition camera system. That delivers excellent quality 720p video and high quality audio. More details about the system can be found here

We are running a limited time sale on the Evolution camera system only $595.95 while supplies last!  Order your on-board camera system online toady and start filming! 
Great for motorcycles, race cars, off road, planes, military, and many more! (click here)

Finchum Racing sent us some great photos and video from their race at Glen Helen.  See pictures below and link to video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFbLdlhYG8o