Panasonic AG-CPD15P Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Memory Card Video Recorder
Before use
Model No.
AG-CPD15P
Car Use only
Toughbook Arbitrator
Operation on the Memory
Card Video Recorder
Additional Information
on Operation
Operation Using the Remote
Control Panel (separately sold)
Administrator Operations on the
Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
S0806K8088 -M
Printed in Japan
ENGLISH
VQT1A18-7
Menu Screen of the Remote
Control Panel (separately sold)
Troubleshooting
and Reference
Read this first!
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS
EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY
IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY
LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
indicates safety information.
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Read this first!
(continued)
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this
unit in a book case, built-in cabinet or any other confined space.
To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating,
ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the
ventilation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user
must only use shielded interface cables when connecting to external
units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
could void the user’s authority to operate it.
• This recorder is designed for use and installation in a vehicle.
For example, it may be mounted on the center console or in the trunk.
• The installation of this equipment must only be performed by a
professional installer.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, the red (BATT) and white (SIGNAL) wires
of the power cable must be connected via fuses (5 A) having UL
Listing.
indicates safety information.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this equipment near water.
(6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or any other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, and as
outlined in this manual.
(10) Refer all servicing requests to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as
damage to the power supply cord or plug, liquid being spilled on or objects
have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or
moisture and does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before use
Features ............................................7
Included Accessories ....................... 8
Options .............................................. 8
About This Manual ...........................8
Before Use ........................................9
Notes on Handling .......................... 10
Control Reference Guide ............... 11
Connections
.................................... 15
Operation on the Memory Card Video Recorder
P2 card Insertion and Removal .....17
Inserting a P2 card .......................17
Removing a P2 card ..................... 18
Turning the Recorder On and Off
On ...................................................19
Off ..................................................19
.... 19
About the Internal Clock ..............19
About the Trigger Signals ..............20
Starting and Stopping Recording
Recording ...................................... 21
Stopping Recording ..................... 22
Additional Information on Operation
On Recording .................................. 24
Write-protect switch .....................24
Prerecording and postrecording
Selecting the video source to record
Audio sources when recording ... 26
Power-on recording ......................26
Intermittent recording .................. 27
Programmed recording ................ 28
.... 24
C hanges in Intermittent recording and
Programmed Recording Status
Location and Name of Recording Files
Recording Error Warnings ...........32
25
License Plate Recognition (LPR) Mode
Setup ................................................34
Text Files Used with the Recorder
Operation Using the Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
Control Reference Guide of the
Remote Control Panel .................. 47
Basic Menu Operations .................50
Setting up/Deleting Officer Data
Locking and Unlocking Buttons
Viewing Live Video .........................55
Selecting a camera .......................55
Zooming ........................................55
Making a backlit image easier to view
Making a dark image easier to view
To mute Audio2 input sound
Turning off the LCD panel ............ 55
Adjusting image focus .................56
Adjusting image brightness ........ 56
Setting LPR mode .........................57
Setting shutter speed (in LPR mode)
Setting camera zoom (in LPR mode)
Setting shutter speed (in PATROL mode)
Setting camera zoom (in PATROL mode)
.... 52
..... 54
.55
.55
......... 55
.57
.58
.58
.58
T o turn off the [REC] lamp during
recording ..................................... 59
Selecting Audio2 input .................59
Checking audio ............................. 59
Viewing the status of this unit .....60
Disconnecting this unit from a
PC application ............................62
Recording ........................................ 63
Starting and stopping recording
A trial shoot ...................................64
Playback .......................................... 65
Playback ........................................65
Changing playback method .........65
Setting bookmarks ....................... 67
Selecting a file for playback ........ 68
Turning Audio1 and 2 ON and OFF
Viewing the status of this unit .....69
Restoring Files................................71
Displaying Product Information ....72
Rebooting this unit ......................... 72
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31
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.... 43
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.... 68
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Contents
(continued)
Administrator Operations on the Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
Administrator Setup ……………… 73
Rec/Play …………………………… 75
Programed Rec …………………… 78
Date/Time ………………………… 79
Registration ……………………… 79
Trigger ……………………………… 80
OSD ………………………………… 80
Camera …………………………… 81
Management Mode ……………… 83
Radar/GPS ………………………… 83
File Management ………………… 85
Auto Maintenance ……………… 87
Service …………………………… 89
Menu Screen of the Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
Menu List …………………………… 93
Troubleshooting and Reference
Connector Signals ……………… 103
Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting
Table (at 40 mph) ……………… 106
Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting
Table (at 60 kph) ……………… 108
Indicator Lamps and Recorder Status
110
Troubleshooting ………………… 112
Error Messages ………………… 115
Status Display …………………… 122
Information on software for this product
•
Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License
(GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed
that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software.
Details on GPL and LGPL can be found in the GPL and LGPL sections of this manual.
To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source
codes they have obtained and other details to its representatives.
• Included with this product is software licensed under the OpenSSL License. Details on
the OpenSSL License can be found in the OpenSSL License section of this manual.
• Included with this product is software licensed under the Blowfish License. Details on
the Blowfish License can be found in the Blowfish License section of this manual.
• Included with this product is software licensed under the DES License. Details on the
DES License can be found in the DES License section of this manual.
•
Included with this product is software licensed under the XFree86 License.
Details on the XFree86 License can be found in the XFree86 License section of this manual.
• For information on other licensed software included with this product and their license
conditions, go to the following home page.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
• This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the
personal and noncommercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4
Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may
be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com/
Software License Agreement … 123
GPL ……………………………… 123
LGPL …………………………… 126
OpenSSL License …………… 130
Blowfish License ……………… 131
DES License …………………… 131
XFree86 License ……………… 132
Specifications …………………… 134
Worldwide Product Warranties
… 137
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Features
Record video on memory cards
Video and audio files can be
recorded on memory cards with the
“P2” logo (such as the separately
sold AJ-P2C016RG afterwards
called P2 cards), in MPEG4 and
G.726 formats.
Record a variety of information
In addition to video and audio files,
meta information including recording
date and time and recording triggers
can be recorded.
Long-term recording
A maximum of 1168 hours (48.6
days) of recording is possible (in
intermittent recording mode using
two 32 GB P2 cards and a recording
bit rate of 512 kbps).
Before use
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Included Accessories
Key ....................................................1 Mounting bracket
(attached to the recorder)
Options
P2 card
16 GB (AJ-P2C016RG)
32 GB (AJ-P2C032RG)
Remote Control Panel
(AG-RCP30P)
Color Camera (AG-CK10P)
Cable Kit (AG-CR12P)
About This Manual
This manual is organized as described
below and uses the following
conventions in presenting how to
operate the Remote Control Panel
(separately sold).
Definition of terms
Officer : anybody using the Remote
Administrator :
a user with administration
“Operation Using the Remote
Control Panel.
privileges to collect and
manage Memory Card
Video Recorder data.
Control Panel (separately sold)”
These sections describe operations
available to officers.
“Administrator Operations
on the Remote Control Panel
(separately sold)”
These sections describe operations
available only to administrators.
Major contents
• How to change the factory defaults
as required by the operating
environment.
• How to collect and keep the
recorded data.
“Menu Screen of the Remote
Control Panel (separately sold)”
This section lists the functions
provided by the operation menu
displayed on the LCD panel of the
Remote Control Panel.
Organization of the “Operation
Using the Remote Control Panel
(separately sold)” sections
This manual uses the following
symbols to distinguish between
operations that involve button
operations and those that use LCD
panel menus.
Example)
Button operations of the Remote
Control Panel are indicated as
follows :
Selecting a camera
While menu operations are indicated
as follows :
Adjusting image brightness
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Before Use
Always take a trial shoot.
Before making important recordings,
always take a trial shoot to confirm
that recording works as expected.
Especially when using “Backlighting
Compensation” or “Night Shooting
with the IR Function”, verify that
your settings produce the desired
results.
When using for the first time
or when using in a place with
a different time zone, set the
correct time zone.
The factory default time zone setting
is “Eastern Standard Daylight Saving
Time”.
When using in a different time zone,
set the time zone for that region.
(see “TimeZone” on page 79)
Recording officer data on this
unit allows you to find out the
person performed recording
later. (see “Setting up/Deleting
Officer Data” on pages 52, 53)
Use together with the Remote
Control Panel and other
specified, separately sold
accessories.
This unit can be controlled by
application software running
on a Remote Control Panel
or a PC (referred to as PC
application in this manual).
•
For details on how to run the PC
application, see the Operating
Instructions of the PC application.
• Connecting a personal computer
(referred to as PC in this manual)
to this unit and starting up
application software (referred to as
PC application in this manual) on
the PC freezes this unit in the live
screen and disables the following
operations.
- Setting up/Deleting Officer Data
- A trial shoot
- Playback
- Restoring Files
- Administrator Setup
Usable memory cards
The recorder is designed to use any
P2 card having the “P2” logo.
Do not turn the power off while
recording.
Be sure to stop all operations before
turning the power off (see “Stopping
Recording” on page 22).
Turning the power off especially
during access (for example, during
recording) may damage the P2 card
or corrupt file management data,
setting information and other data
on the P2 card. If file data cannot
be read correctly due to corrupted
file management information
on the P2 card, the card should
be reformatted. For details on
reformatting, refer to “Format” on
page 86 or contact your supplier.
Before use
• In no event will Panasonic be liable for any damages, including any incidental
or consequential damages, stemming from a failure to record data or from lost
settings or data.
Any of the following actions can result in problems:
• Power supply to the recorder is interrupted or impaired during recording, for
example by starting an engine.
•
If a P2 card is ejected while it is being accessed (for example during recording).
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Notes on Handling
Usage
• Do not remove a P2 card while
it is being accessed, as the P2
card may be damaged or the P2
card slot may become disabled.
When the recorder senses a
disabled slot, it may reboot itself
automatically.
• Do not set liquid containers or
small metal objects on the recorder
or P2 cards.
• Do not insert foreign objects into
the openings of any devices.
• Do not attempt to modify the
recorder or P2 cards.
•
Do not use the recorder in a place
where it or a P2 card might get wet,
or water might get inside them.
• The recorder is intended to work
only with P2 cards. Do not attempt
to use non-P2 cards, as that could
damage the recorder.
• When inserting a P2 card, make
certain that it is not upside down
or backwards, and do not attempt
to force a bent or damaged P2
card, as that could damage the
card or P2 card slot.
• While the recorder is operating
(and especially recording), do
not disconnect the recorder’s
power cable (included in the
separately sold Cable Kit). Before
disconnecting the power cable,
first stop all operations and turn
the recorder off. Otherwise, the P2
card may be damaged, or recorder
setting files or management data
on the P2 card may be corrupted.
Precautions for use of P2 cards
(16 GB or higher capacity)
•
Use this unit to format new P2 cards.
(see “Format” on page 86)
• A P2 card formatted in this unit
contains the folders required for
the Memory Card Video Recorder
operation. Do not modify (delete,
copy, move, etc.) these folders on
a PC.
• A P2 card whose folders have
been modified on a PC must be
reformatted in this unit.
• Since the number of recording days
and files on a P2 card is limited,
exceeding the maximum number of
recording days and files will detect
an end of card event even if there
is space left on the card.
Maintenance
• To clean the recorder, turn the
vehicle’s ignition switch to the
LOCK (OFF) position, and keep
the recorder power turned off (see
“Off” on page 19).
• Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner or alcohol, as
these can deform the case or
damage the surface finish.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to dust off the
recorder. If severely soiled, wipe it
with a cloth moistened with a weak
solution of mild synthetic detergent
and wrung out, and afterwards
wipe with a dry cloth.
• If using a chemically treated cloth,
follow the instructions provided
with it.
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Control Reference Guide
Front panel
Before use
REC button ( )
Starts recording of video and sound
to a P2 card.
STOP button ( )
Stops recording.
P2 card slots 1, 2
Insert P2 cards here. Up to two cards
can be inserted simultaneously.
Eject button
Serves to eject a P2 card.
REC lamp
Lights up during recording. If the
combined remaining recording
time for the cards inserted in the
P2 card slots 1 and 2 is less than
30 minutes, the lamp starts to flash
(see “Indicator Lamps and Recorder
Status” on page 110).
READY lamp
Lights up when recording is possible
on a P2 card inserted in a P2 card
slot (see “Indicator Lamps and
Recorder Status” on page 110).
BUSY lamp
Lights up or flashes while a P2 card
is accessed (recording or playback;
see “Indicator Lamps and Recorder
Status” on page 110).
Lock
Locks and unlocks the P2 card slot
cover.
P2 card slot cover
Protects the P2 cards.
Recording is disabled when open.
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Control Reference Guide
Rear panel (1)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IN CAR MIC
CONTROL PANEL
GPS-ANT.
(OPTION)
(continued)
USB
AUDIO IN
CAMERA 2
CAMERA 1
IN CAR MIC connector
(Pin jack)
This is a mic level signal input.
AUDIO IN 1, 2 connectors
(Pin jack)
These are line level signal inputs.
The output signals of audio
components can be connected here.
AUDIO OUT connector
(Pin jack)
This is a line level signal output.
Accepts connection of the cable
attached to the separately sold
Remote Control Panel.
CAMERA2 connector
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal input.
Connect a commercially available
camera.
GPIO/SERIAL
VIDEO OUT connector
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal output.
Provides output of the video applied
to the [CAMERA1] or [CAMERA2]
connector.
Accepts connection of the cable
attached to the separately sold
Remote Control Panel.
CONTROL PANEL connector
Connect the separately sold Remote
Control Panel using the cable attached
to the Remote Control Panel.
CAMERA1 connector
Connect the separately sold Color
Camera using the cable attached to
the Camera.
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Control Reference Guide
Rear panel (2)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IN CAR MIC
CONTROL PANEL
GPS-ANT.
(OPTION)
(continued)
Before use
USB
AUDIO IN
GPS-ANT. (OPTION) connector
CAMERA 2
CAMERA 1
Insert the cable from the GPS
antenna (included in the separately
sold Cable Kit). During GPS
reception, the signals received will
regularly and automatically set the
recorder clock to GPS time.
LAN connector
Connect the recorder to a PC using
a commercially available LAN cable
(cross cable).
Note:
For details on how to connect a PC,
contact your supplier.
USB connector
A commercially available USB memory
device can be connected for use as
external memory.
Not all USB memory devices may be
recognized.
Notes:
•
To protect the [USB] port, connect
the USB extension cable (included
in the separately sold Cable Kit) to
the recorder before connecting a
commercially available USB memory
device
.
• A maximum of two USB memory
devices can be connected when
using a commercially available
USB hub.
GPIO/SERIAL
• Consult your supplier for help with
connection.
GPIO/SERIAL connector
This combo connector accepts
up to eight trigger signal (GPIO1-
8) inputs, provides one recording
status output to GPIO9 and also
serves as a serial port. Connect the
trigger cable here (included in the
separately sold Cable Kit).
DC IN connector
( )
This connector accepts power from
the vehicle battery.
Connect the power cable here
(included in the separately sold
Cable Kit).
Note:
Do not pull out the power cable
while the recorder is running.
Turning the power off especially
during access (for example, during
recording) may damage the P2 card
or corrupt file management data,
setting information and other data
on the P2 card.
Cable Clamp
Use this clamp to affix video, audio,
camera cables and the power and
USB extension cables included in
the separately sold Cable Kit.
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Control Reference Guide
Mounting bracket
(continued)
Top
Front
187.4
(7-3/8 inches)
<Unit : mm>
(2-5/32 inches)
55
(2-5/32 inches)
55
(1-5/32 inches)
30
Trunk mounting holes (ø3.2)
These holes are used to mount the
recorder in the trunk. Consult your
supplier and request help with
installation.
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Spaces for center console
mounting holes
In these spaces the holes can be
made to mount the recorder on the
center console.
Consult your supplier and request
help with installation.
Connections
• Be sure to consult your supplier and request installation and connection.
• Connect the red (BATT) and white (SIGNAL) wires of the power cable via a fuse
(5 A).
(The power cable is included in the separately sold Cable Kit.)
• Connect the power cable from the passenger compartment fuse box. Use a
commercially available automotive cable to provide power from the engine
compartment to operate the recorder in the passenger compartment.
• Connect the power cable when all connections are completed. Be sure to
read the instructions in the connector diagram on page 103 and the operating
instructions of the devices that will be connected.
• Verify that recording is not in progress prior to disconnecting any cables from the
recorder.
Be sure to disconnect the power cable first, and then disconnect any other cables.
• An incorrectly connected power cable could cause a fire or damage. Be sure to
connect the power cable correctly.
Before use
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Connections
(continued)
Audio input
(mic level)
Remote Control Panel
(separately sold)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
IN CAR MIC
AUDIO IN
Audio input 1
(line level)
CAMERA 2
Camera
(commercially
available)
Audio input 2
(line level)
Camera cable
(provided with the
separately sold
Color Camera)
Trigger cable
(included in the separately
sold Cable Kit)
Others: Input signal lines
White:
Recording status output via
GPIO9
Black: Connect to the negative
terminal (GND: ) of the battery
Gray:
This is the input line for a signal or
vehicle speed pulse
PC
(commercially
available)
CONTROL PANEL
CAMERA 1
Color Camera
(separately sold)
∗
LAN cable (cross
cable, commercially
available)
GPS antenna
(included in the
separately sold
Cable Kit)
GPS-ANT.
(OPTION)
GPIO/SERIAL
Power cable
(included in the
separately sold
Cable Kit)
Black
(GND: )
Red
(BATT: )
: Connect to the negative
terminal of the battery
: Connect to a terminal that
always supplies power
through a fuse, regardless
of whether the engine is
on or off
White (SIGNAL):
USB memory device
(commercially available)
USB Extension
Cable (included
in the separately
sold Cable Kit)
USB
Connect the signal line
through a fuse to the
ACC line or to the
output terminal of a
timer device.
RS-232C:
Connect to a commercially
available radar gun
∗ There are two types of vehicle speed pulse signals: digital waveforms (square
waves) and analog waveforms (AC waveforms). The recorder accepts only
digital waveforms. Ask your supplier about the connection procedure.
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P2 card Insertion and Removal
Do not insert or remove a P2 card when another P2 card is being accessed
(while the [BUSY] lamp is lit or blinking). Otherwise the P2 card may be
damaged or P2 card data may be corrupted.
Inserting a P2 card
(1) Open the P2 card slot cover.
Insert the key in the lock and
turn it clockwise to [ ].
Notes:
• Do not try to turn the key further
than the stop position, and do not
move it unnecessarily, to prevent
damage to the key and lock.
• To prevent damage, do not exert
undue force on the open cover.
(2) Insert a P2 card into the P2
card slot and push it in until
the Eject button pops out.
Eject button
Insert the card
with the P2 logo
facing up.
Note:
The [BUSY] lamp blinks for a few
seconds when the P2 card slot
cover is opened. Make sure that
the blinking has stopped before
inserting a P2 card.
(3) Fold the protruding Eject
button to the right.
Before use
Operation on the Memory
Card Video Recorder
Do not push in
this direction.
Do not touch to avoid
the risk of injury.
Note:
After confirming that the Eject button
is folded over to the right, close the
P2 card slot cover. Otherwise the
Eject button will be damaged.
(Continued on the next page)
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P2 card Insertion and Removal
(continued)
(4) Close the P2 card slot cover.
Return the P2 card slot cover to its
original closed position and press
the section marked
When you close the P2 card slot cover
after inserting a P2 card, the [READY]
lamp indicates the recorder status (see
“Indicator Lamps and Recorder Status”
on page 110).
PUSH
.
(5) Remove the key.
Removing a P2 card
(1) Open the P2 card slot cover
(see previous page).
(2) Raise the Eject button.
(3) Push the Eject button so that
the P2 card pops out.
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Note:
The [BUSY] lamp blinks for a few
seconds when the P2 card slot
cover is opened. Make sure that
the blinking has stopped before
removing a P2 card.
Notes:
•
If a P2 card was removed while it
was being accessed, the files may be
corrupted. Refer to “Restoring Files”
on page 71 to restore corrupted files.
• If a P2 card was removed while it
was being accessed, the P2 card
slot may be disabled. When the
recorder senses a disabled slot, it
may reboot itself automatically.
(4) Close the P2 card slot cover
(see top left of this page).
(5) Remove the key.
Turning the Recorder On and Off
Recorder power is supplied from the vehicle’s battery.
On
Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch
to ON or ACC.
Power to the recorder is turned on.
If the Remote Control Panel is
connected, its power is also turned
on.
Off
Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch
to LOCK (OFF).
Power to the recorder is turned off.
If the Remote Control Panel is
connected, its power is also turned
off.
Notes:
• The recorder cannot be turned off
from the Remote Control Panel.
• The [PowerOff Time] can be set
(see “PowerOff Time” on page 75)
to allow the recorder to continue
operating for up to 180 minutes
after the vehicle’s ignition switch is
turned to LOCK (OFF).
Operation on the Memory
Card Video Recorder
About the Internal Clock
Confirming the Time
The internal clock is set at the time of factory default. Check the time before
using, and reset the clock if necessary. (see “Date/Time” on page 79)
Note:
To use GPS, connect the GPS antenna (included in the separately sold Cable
Kit) to the [GPS-ANT.] connector on the rear panel.
Consult your supplier and request connection.
During GPS reception, the signals received will regularly and automatically set
the recorder clock to GPS time.
Time Zone Setting
The factory default time zone setting is “Eastern Standard Daylight Saving Time”.
When using in a different time zone, set the time zone for your region.
(see “TimeZone” on page 79)
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About the Trigger Signals
H
L
Trigger signals (GPIO1 - 8), which are
used for recording control and Color
Camera control, consist of edge and
level signals.
Edge signals
High-edge, low-edge and both-edge
of an edge signal can be specified.
Recording control and Color Camera
control start when a change in an edge
of the specified signal is detected.
High
Low
High-edge
Low-edge
(Time)
Both-edge
For example, when a high-edge
of “AUTOZOOM” is specified (see
“Trigger1 to 8” on page 80)
Start of AUTOZOOM
igh
ow
(Time)
:
Level signals
The high-level and low-level of a level
signal can be specified and recording
control occurs when a change is
detected in the specified signal.
When high-level is specified:
A change in the signal from low to
high starts recording and a change
from high to low stops it.
High
Low
Recording starts
(Time)
Recording
stops
When low-level is specified:
A change in the signal from high to
low starts recording and a change
from low to high stops it.
Recording stops
High
Low
Recording starts
(Time)
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Starting and Stopping Recording
Recording
Recording Start Methods
• Press the [REC] button (the REC
buttons on the recorder, Color
Camera and Remote Control Panel
all operate the same way)
• Apply a Recording Trigger
• When power-on recording is
enabled, recording starts when the
recorder is turned on
• Programmed Recording
(see “Programmed recording” on
pages 28, 29)
The prerecord function (see “Prerecording
and postrecording” on pages 24, 25)
records video for a pre-specified period
prior to a recording-start trigger event
(or pressing the [REC] button). The
amount of the prerecord time is set from
the Remote Control Panel. You can use
this function to prerecord video without
audio. An audio prerecord time, as well
as an audio postrecord time, can be set
independently, although it cannot be
longer than the specified video prerecord/
postrecord time.
Recording Triggers
The following types of recording
triggers are available.
• When [Action] set for detection of
trigger signals (GPIO1 - 8) is “REC”,
“CAM1REC” or “CAM2REC” and the
trigger signal is valid.
• Vehicle Speed Signal
Speed data detected by the recorder
serves as a recording trigger when
the specified speed is exceeded. This
signal is handled as an edge signal
to start recording, and is not used to
stop recording.
Select from the following detection
methods according to the intended
application or installation conditions.
Detection of own vehicle speed:
Uses the vehicle speed pulse
(see “Speedpulse” on page 84,
“Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting Table
(at 40 mph)” on pages 106, 107
and “Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting
Table (at 60 kph)” on pages 108,
109) or GPS
Target vehicle speed:
Uses a radar gun
Note:
To use the vehicle speed pulse,
GPS or radar gun as the recording
trigger, check with your supplier to
ensure that connections have been
made correctly, then specify the
source device (see “Radar/GPS” on
pages 83, 84, 85).
Notes:
• If both the vehicle speed pulse
and GPS are enabled, the vehicle
speed pulse has priority as the
recording trigger.
After the recording trigger is
detected by vehicle speed pulse or
GPS, if the vehicle is stopped or a
speed of 5 mph or 5 kph below the
set speed is detected, the recording
trigger can be used again.
• Recording is allowed only when
the [READY] lamp on the recorder
is lit. If pressing the [REC] button
or applying a recording trigger fails
to start recording, the [REC] lamps
on the recorder, Color Camera
and Remote Control Panel blink at
a high rate.
• The Remote Control Panel, the
Color Camera and this unit [REC]
lamps go on during recording.
Operation on the Memory
Card Video Recorder
(Continued on the next page)
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Starting and Stopping Recording
(continued)
• Video input at the [CAMERA1]
or [CAMERA2] connector (see
“Setup” on page 34, “Selecting
a camera” on page 55 and “Init
Camera Select” on page 75) is
recorded.
• Audio input at the [AUDIO IN 1,2]
or [IN CAR MIC] connectors (see
“Setup” on page 34, “Selecting
Audio2 input” on page 59 and “Init
Audio2 In Select” on page 75) is
recorded.
• Recording stops if the P2 card slot
cover is opened.
• Recording cannot start unless the
P2 card slot cover is closed.
• Recording will not start while the
user is configuring administrator
settings, even if the level signal
satisfies the recording start
conditions. In this case, recording
will still not start when the user
quits the administrator settings.
To start recording, the recording
start conditions must be satisfied
again after configuration of the
administrator settings is finished.
• When multiple recording triggers
are enabled, recording starts
when the first recording start
criteria are met, and if a prerecord
time has been set, the specified
period before the start event is
also recorded.
• Recording will not start under the
following conditions even if there
is space left on a P2 card.
-
When the number of files recorded
on the P2 cards inserted in slots 1
and 2 totals over 20,000 files.
- When the maximum number
of recording days on a 16 GB
or higher capacity P2 card has
been exceeded. (See “Format”
on page 86)
- When, on a single day, the
maximum number of files that
can be recorded on a 16 GB
or higher capacity P2 card has
been exceeded. (See “Format”
on page 86)
(However, when the [Rule
of Filename] is set to “WT”,
recording can be started the
next day (the next day according
to world standard time) if the
maximum number of recording
days has not been exceeded.
(see “Setup” on page 36 and
“Rule of Filename” on page 76)
Stopping Recording
Setting criteria determines when
recording stops. Settings that affect
when recording stops include the stop
timer setting for Rec Continue Time
and the presence of the recording
trigger level signal.
The following conditions are handled in
the same manner.
• When the [STOP] button on the
recorder is pressed
• When the [STOP] button on the
Remote Control Panel is pressed
• When the [REC] button on the Color
Camera is kept pressed for about 2
seconds.
• When [Action] for detection of trigger
signals (GPIO1 - 8) is set to “STOP”
and the trigger signal has reached an
active edge.
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Starting and Stopping Recording
(continued)
Recording Stop Criteria
Level
Stop
Signal
Timer
Setting
No No [STOP] button is
Yes [STOP] button is
Yes No [STOP] button is
Yes [STOP] button is
The postrecording function continues
to record video after the recording
stop trigger event. The amount of time
to continue recording after the stoprecording event can be set from the
Remote Control Panel.
Criteria to Stop
Recording (whichever
happened earlier)
pressed
pressed or the time set
for the stop timer of the
edge trigger recording
is reached
pressed or the level
signal changes to an
invalid level
pressed, the level
signal changes to an
invalid level, or the
signal whose level is
specified is invalid and
the stop timer setting
for the edge trigger
recording is reached
Recording stops also under the
following conditions.
• There is no more space left on the
P2 card.
•
When an administrator setup is started.
•
When an error is detected on a P2 card
and recording is no longer possible.
•
When the stop time of programmed
recording (see “Programmed recording”
on pages 28, 29) is reached.
•When a 16 GB or higher capacity P2
card is inserted and the maximum
number of recording days or files has
been exceeded.
Notes:
•
Continuous video and audio from
starting to stopping recording,
and including prerecording and
postrecording periods, are recorded
as one file on the P2 card.
• If recording time exceeds 17
hours, or if the size of one file
would exceed 4 GB, the data is
automatically split into multiple
files during recording.
• Once recording starts, it may
not be possible to stop it during
the first five seconds (approx.).
Pressing the [STOP] button during
this period causes the [REC] lamp
to blink for about one second as
recording continues.
• Pressing the [STOP] button when
recording is already stopped also
causes the [REC] lamp to blink for
about one second.
• When recording is stopped by the
stop timer at the end of the Rec
Continue Time, the postrecording
function is disabled.
• After recording is started by a
level trigger signal, it continues
for at least one minute regardless
of changes to the signal level.
During this period, you can press
the [STOP] button to interrupt the
recording.
• If the [REC] button was pressed
multiple times and the recording
trigger set as the edge signal
had multiple active edges, Rec
Continue Time is applied to the
last button press and active edge.
• Intermittent recording does not
stop due to the Rec Continue
Time.
Operation on the Memory
Card Video Recorder
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On Recording
Write-protect switch
The P2 card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Sliding this switch to the
PROTECT position prevents writing
data, formatting P2 cards and deleting
files.
write-protect switch
PROTECT
Notes:
•
Any attempt to change the position
of the write-protect switch during
power-on will have no effect. To
produce the effect, turn the power off
and then turn it on again or remove
the card and then insert it again.
• If the write-protect switch is set
to the PROTECT position on any
of the cards in the two card slots,
recording will not start.
Prerecording and postrecording
Prerecording is the capability of
including material from an interval
before the specified start point in a
recording. Similarly, postrecording is
the capability of including material from
an interval after the specified stop point
in a recording.
Prerecording and postrecording times
can be set for each recording time.
Audio prerecording and postrecording
times can be set separately from video,
so prerecording and postrecording
audio may be partly omitted. Because
video prerecording and postrecording
time settings have priority, audio
prerecording and postrecording times
cannot be set longer than video
prerecording and postrecording times.
[REC] button pressed
(Recording starts)
Actual recording time
Prerecord time Postrecord time
Note:
Pressing the [STOP] button turns
off the [REC] lamp and video and
sound recordings stop when the
post record interval has elapsed.
Then the [BUSY] lamp goes off.
[STOP] button pressed
(Recording stops)
Time
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On Recording
(continued)
In the cases shown below, the actual
prerecord and postrecord time may be
shorter than the respective setting.
If recording is started immediately
after system startup
Prerecord time will be shorter.
Startup
completed
[REC] button pressed
(Recording starts)
Actual recording time
Prerecord time Postrecord time
[STOP] button pressed
(Recording stops)
Time
If recording is started during
postrecord interval
Postrecording will be terminated and
next recording starts. There is no
prerecording interval for the second
recording.
[STOP]
button
pressed
[REC] button pressed
(Postrecording halted and
next recording starts)
Postrecord time
Time
Actual recording time
[STOP] button
pressed
(Recording stops)
Postrecord time
Notes:
•
If you press the [REC] button and
[STOP] button alternately in rapid
succession, the system may not
separate the two recording sessions,
resulting in a single video file.
•
If the remaining capacity of the P2
card is low, the prerecord time or postrecord time may become shorter.
•
Postrecording is interrupted by
playback, trial shoot (RecCheck),
file restoration or administrator
setup.
Selecting the video source to record
You can select and record video input
at the [CAMERA1] or [CAMERA2]
connector on the rear panel of the
recorder. Also, when the action set
for the detection of trigger signals
(GPIO1 - 8) is “CAM1REC” or
“CAM2REC” and the trigger signal
is enabled, the selected video is
recorded. If prerecording is enabled
and the video source is switched by a
recording trigger, the prerecord video is
taken from the source selected before
switching, and the video is taken from
the source selected after switching. You
can select whether the video source is
switched by the recording trigger or
not, as well as selecting which video is
recorded upon switching.
Recording start trigger activation
Time
Recording of signal from
[CAMERA2] connector
Prerecording Recording after
Recording of signal from
[CAMERA1] connector
trigger activation
Notes:
• When switching video input, the
video or audio may be briefly
disrupted.
• For best results, minimize the
amount of video source switching
while recording.
Additional Information
on Operation
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On Recording
(continued)
Audio sources when recording
The Memory Card Video Recorder
can record up to two audio channels
(Audio1 and Audio2). Out of the
three audio input connectors on the
rear panel ([AUDIO IN 1, 2], and [IN
CAR MIC]), the signal of the source
connected to the [AUDIO IN 1]
connector will always be recorded
on the Audio1. For the Audio2, you
can select either the sound from the
[AUDIO IN 2] connector or the [IN CAR
MIC] connector. This selection is made
using the Remote Control Panel.
The following two audio recording
modes are available: INCAR and
WMIC
INCAR
Audio input at the [IN CAR MIC]
connector is recorded on the second
audio channel (Audio2).
WMIC
Audio input at the [AUDIO IN 2]
connector is recorded on the second
audio channel (Audio2).
Power-on recording
The recorder automatically starts
recording when it is powered on.
Also when the recorder is operating
with the [PowerOff Time] setting,
recording will start automatically when
the recorder is turned on.
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On Recording
(continued)
Intermittent recording
Intermittent recording records only one image per second extending recording
time. Entering a recording trigger during intermittent recording interrupts
intermittent recording and starts normal recording. Normal recording includes
prerecording so intermittent recording and prerecording of normal recording may
overlap during prerecording. When a recording stop criteria other than the [STOP]
button are met, intermittent recording starts after postrecording.
When a recording stop
Recording trigger input
Intermittent recording
Normal recording
Prerecording
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
Time
Postrecording
Under the following conditions, pressing the [STOP] button does not stop recording.
• About the first five seconds after intermittent recording transitions to normal
recording (not including prerecording)
• The first five seconds (approx.) after normal recording transitions to intermittent
recording
Intermittent recording
Normal recording
Prerecording
Recording trigger input
About 5 seconds About 5 seconds
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
Time
Postrecording
∗
∗
When intermittent
recording is started
after postrecording,
audio is postrecorded
for the duration of
the video postrecord
time, regardless of the
∗
value set for the audio
postrecord time.
∗
When intermittent
recording is started
after postrecording,
audio is postrecorded
for the duration of
the video postrecord
time, regardless of the
value set for the audio
postrecord time.
Additional Information
on Operation
Period when recording cannot be terminated
Notes:
• When both intermittent recording and power-on recording are set to “ON”,
intermittent recording starts in the intermittent recording mode when the
recorder is turned on. (When intermittent recording mode is set to “OFF”,
normal recording starts.)
•
When recording stops after the Rec Continue Time elapses, intermittent
recording starts without activating postrecording.
• When prerecording time is set to something other than “0”, and a recording
trigger starts normal recording during intermittent recording, the prerecording
time is automatically set to start after the intermittent recording start time.
• The [REC] lamp lights during postrecording after a transition from normal to
intermittent recording.
•
The Rec Continue Time setting does not function outside of a recording trigger.
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On Recording
(continued)
Programmed recording
Programmed recording is a function that allows you to set recording to start and
stop every day or on a specified day of the week. Programmed recording starts
and stops recording according to intermittent recording setting.
For example, when intermittent recording is set to “ON”, intermittent recording
starts at the set start time.
• Recording started by a recording trigger, which takes precedence over
programmed recording, is a normal recording. A recording started by a recording
trigger continues even if programmed recording has been set to start during this
recording interval. Programmed recording starts when a recording stop criteria
other than the [STOP] button are met during recording started by a recording
trigger. A recording started by a recording trigger is not stopped by a stop time
set using the programmed recording function.
When a recording stop
Recording trigger input
Normal recording
Programmed
recording start time
A : A normal recording file started by a recording trigger
B : A normal recording file started by programmed recording
• When a recording trigger is set and both intermittent recording and programmed
recording are set to “ON”, the recording is split into intermittent and normal
recording files. In the following conditions, recording is split into three files.
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
Time
AB
Programmed recording
stop time
Programmed
recording start time
Intermittent recording
Normal recording
Intermittent recording
Recording
trigger input
C
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
Time
D
Programmed
recording stop time
E
C : A intermittent recording file started by programmed recording
D : A normal recording file started by a recording trigger
E : A intermittent recording file started by programmed recording
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On Recording
(continued)
• If a recording trigger is set when intermittent recording is set to “OFF” and
programmed recording is set to “ON”, only normal recording occurs and the file is
not split.
Programmed
recording start time
Normal recording
Recording trigger input
C’ E’
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
Time
D’
Programmed
recording stop time
C’ : A normal recording file started by programmed recording
D’ : A normal recording file started by a recording trigger
E’ : A normal recording file started by programmed recording
Notes:
• When the recording start time for the next day is reached during normal or
intermittent recording, normal or intermittent recording continues without
interruption.
Start time of first recording
•
If the stop time is set to the same time as the start time or before the start time, the
Monday
Time
Recording duration
stop time will be moved to the following day.
•
If the stop time and the start time on the following day are the same, the recording
will become one continuous file.
• The following settings are not available during programmed recording.
• Rec Continue Time
• Video prerecording time
• Audio prerecording time
• Video postrecording time
• Audio postrecording time
Tuesday
Start time of second recording
Additional Information
on Operation
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On Recording
(continued)
Changes in Intermittent recording and Programmed Recording Status
Status changes caused by button operations, recording triggers, recording stop
criteria and other inputs are shown below for set intermittent recording and
programmed recording conditions.
<When intermittent recording is set to “ON”>
Input
Status prior
to input
Recording
stop status
Intermittent
recording status
Normal
recording status
<When intermittent recording is set to “OFF”>
Status prior
to input
Recording
stop status
Normal
recording status
[STOP] button
pressed
No change
Recording
stop status
Recording
stop status
[STOP] button
pressed
No change
Recording
stop status
[REC] button
pressed
Intermittent
recording status
No change No change
No change
[REC] button
pressed
Normal
recording status
No change
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
No change
Intermittent
recording status
Input
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
No change
Normal recording
status
Recording
trigger input
Normal
recording status
Normal
recording status
No change
Recording
trigger input
Normal
recording status
No change
<When intermittent recording is set to “OFF”, and programmed recording is set to “ON”>
Input
Status prior
to input
Recording
stop status
Normal recording
status initiated
by programmed
recording
Normal recording
initiated by a
recording trigger
[STOP] button
pressed
No change
Recording
stop status
Recording
stop status
[REC] button
pressed
Normal recording
initiated by a
recording trigger
Normal recording
initiated by a
recording trigger
No change
When a recording stop
criteria other than the
[STOP] button are met
No change
No change
Normal recording
status initiated by
programmed recording
Recording
trigger input
Normal recording
initiated by a
recording trigger
Normal recording
initiated by a
recording trigger
No change
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