Archives

XON LOG-1 Utility

This utility controls LOG-1 data reading, deletion and performing device settings.

Preparation

• Remove the rubber cap and connect the body to a PC with a USB cable.
• Start the XON LOG-1 Utility.

Screen details

①Scan Device
Search for connected LOG-1 device.
* You can detect only one device at a time.

②Read Data -> PC
Reads the sensor data saved on the device and saves to the PC.
Saved data is formatted as a comma-delimited text file.
*If you change the file name or file contents, XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter may be unable to use the file.

③Delete Device Data
All data contained on the LOG-1 will be erased.
*Once erased, data can not be recovered.

④Sensor Option
Sensor settings (see below “Sensor Options screen”)

⑤Set Device Time
Use current time on the PC and set it on LOG-1.

⑥Close
Exit the Utility.

⑦Settings
Change the destination folder of saved data.
*Existing data is not automatically moved if you change the folder.
*XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter will need to search the specified LOG-1 data folder.

⑧Help
Displays the online manual / version information.
The online manual will open in a browser window.
*To view the PC must be connected to the Internet.

⑨Device display
View the connected device name.
[Short Device Name]([Serial Number])
Example: Device1 (XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXX)

Sensor Options

①Sampling Rate

② Use Magnet Sensor
If you disable the magnet sensor, you will not be able to retrieve some data (approach, rotation speed, counter).
Power consumption will decrease a little if you do not use the magnet sensor.
(For more information about the battery consumption time, please refer to  LOG-1 specifications.)

③OK
Save the configuration changes and close the window.

④Cancel
Close the window without saving the configuration changes.

You can use multiple LOG-1s simultaneously and display on one overlay.

Installation example and overlay example

This is an example of using two LOG-1 devices together.
Device 1 is attached to the rear wheel of the bicycle, it measures the rotation speed with a magnet.
Device 2 is attached the handle of the bicycle and it measures acceleration and inclination.

(See also, [How to Install])

Import data

Please import data from each device one at a time with the Utility application.
When “Scan Device” is complete, the device name will be displayed on the right side. The name is used for switching devices during movie editing.

Sync correction / calibration

Switch between the devices using the drop-down menu and synchronize and calibrate each device.

Overlay assignment

Assigning which device data should display on the overlay can be set in the Overlay Configuration settings screen.

Set up the overlay from the Overlay Settings button.

Data point configuration (Display Data)

Configure each data point.

• Checkbox controls
  To change the display state of each data point.
  · LOG-1 sensor data: grayed out if checked OFF
  · GPS (route, altitude, speed) Various: hidden if checked OFF.
  *Information will be hidden when no characters are entered.
  *Date parts can not be changed.

• Labels
  You can edit the item labels for each data point.
  

• Devices
  If you use more than one LOG-1 at the same time, you can select a device for each part.
  Please refer to the advanced version details. [Editing Movies: Advanced Guide]

Unit Settings, peak (Option)

• Speed ​​Unit
  You can switch between kilometers and miles per hour.

• Altitude Unit
  You can switch between meters and feet.

• Peak
  If Check box is ON, you can change the color of the parts during the movie, that exceed the threshold you set.
  * Speed ​​peak (maximum per hour display) is also available.
  * In the case of Auto speed peak, it is automatically calculated from the maximum value in the range of the movie.

Application screen guide

Overlay

(A) Date of Movie, Playback time, Duration
(B) Altitude, Route path
* Uses GPS data. Only appears if recorded by REC-1 camera.
(C) Speed
* Uses GPS data. Only appears if recorded by REC-1 camera.
(D) Text description (max. 3 lines)
*Text content can be edited in (6).
(E) Sensor data values of LOG-1
*For each part, set from the configuration settings in (5).

Control panels

(1) Play / Pause / Skip video
* You can seek to any playback position by dragging the playback bar.
(2) Volume adjustment
*Also applies to export.
(3) Timeline
-/+: Scale the timeline.
<<>>: Move timeline display range.
You can seek to any playback position by clicking the timeline bar.
(4) Sync correction, calibration.
(5) Overlay data configuration setting.
* Refer to: [Editing Movies: Overlay settings].
(6) Editing the text information of (D).
(7) Start point of exported video range.
(8) End point of exported video range.
(9) Bitrate of exported movie.
(10) Save Project.
(11) Output video file with overlay.

Synchronizing movie time and LOG-1

You can synchronize the time of the device and the camera more accurately by doing the following –

1. Pause the device at the point where the device starts (after LED illumination) in the movie, and click the [Clock] button.	2. Automatic detection of data synchronization using the [Start] button to adjust the measurement starting point.

* The “Start” function needs to be enabled in the movie.
* You can fine tune in 1/10 second increments by clicking or entering numerical values.
* If the time is not set on LOG-1, or the time in the movie deviates by more than a few minutes, data corresponding to the movie will not be found.

Start calibration

Perform calibration at a position serving as a reference point of the gyro to synchronize the LOG-1 inclination and gyro data on the image.

1. Pause the movie temporarily with the attached device active and click the [Clock] button.	2. Click the [Get] button (to obtain the value of the current playback position) and then click the [OK] button.

*You can not calibrate with LOG-1 in an OFF state.

Input information text

Input the information text using the text button (6). You can input up to 3 lines of text.
*If you delete all characters, the information part will be hidden.

Clip movie

Set the starting and ending points of the required video range.

1. Drag the play bar (1), or click on the timeline (3), to pause at the starting point of the movie range.
2. Click the “IN” button (7) and set it as the starting point.
3. As in step 1, pause at the end point of the movie range.
4. Click the “OUT” button (8) and set it to the end point.

*The GPS route will also be in the video range.

Export the movie

After editing the movie, output the movie.

1. Click the “Export” button.
2. Select a destination folder.
3. Click “Save” button and wait for the movie to be exported.

*Export time may vary depending on the movie length, bit rate, or PC performance.

Select video for editing

1. Start XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter.
2. Click “Create Overlay Movie”.
   
3. Click “Change Folder” and select the imported video folder. See also [Import data].
   
4. The videos in the folders will be loaded, select a video to edit.
5. Click the “Next” button.
6. Proceed to “Editing Movies”.

*If you select multiple consecutive videos (the movie files may be divided into one or more recording depending on the camera model and settings), you can use as a single movie.
*For REC-1 videos, the GPS file is also automatically loaded.

Notes

• If you have not set the time on LOG-1 or the camera, you may not find the data matches.
• The created-time of the video may be in UTC time or local time depending on the camera model. Please select the check box “Load video by UTC timezone” if necessary.
• Supported video formats: MP4, MOV (AVC / H.264) and an aspect ratio of 16: 9 (Horizontal)

To create an overlay movie, you need two things:

• Original video (taken with XON REC-1 etc.)
• Sensor data acquired by LOG-1

Import video files from SD card

* Importing from XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter can only be used when shooting movies with REC-1. Please copy other cameras directly to the hard disk, or using the camera’s own import tool.

1. Start “XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter”.
2. Click “Import from REC-1 (SD Card)”.
   
3. Select the REC-1 drive on the SD card.
   
4. Select the import folder.
   
5. Click the “Import” button. (It may take some time to import movies, you can check progress with the progress bar at the bottom of the message box)

Import sensor data from XON LOG-1

1. Start “XON LOG-1 Overlay Movie Exporter”
2. Click “Import from LOG-1 (USB)” (Or, start “XON LOG-1 Utility” from the desktop.)
   
3. Start “XON LOG-1 Utility”.
   
4. Connect LOG-1 to the PC, and click “Scan Device”.
   
   
5. If the device is recognized, and click the “Read Data -> PC” button.
   
6. When data import is complete press “OK”.
   
7. Click the close button to finish.