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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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)

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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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Contents

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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

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

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).

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Control Reference Guide

Mounting bracket

(continued)

Top

Front

187.4

(7-3/8 inches)

(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.

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

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

(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.

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.

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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.

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.

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)

About the Trigger Signals

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

(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)

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)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Programmed recording stop time

Programmed recording start time

Intermittent recording

Normal recording

Intermittent recording

Recording trigger input

When a recording stop criteria other than the [STOP] button are met

Time

Programmed recording stop time

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

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

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.

Input

Status prior to input

Recording stop status

Intermittent recording status

Normal recording status

Status prior to input

Recording stop status

Normal recording status

[STOP] button pressed

No change

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

No change

Recording trigger input

Normal recording status

No change

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

[REC] button pressed

Normal recording initiated by a recording trigger

No change

When a recording stop criteria other than the [STOP] button are met

No change

Normal recording status initiated by programmed recording

Recording trigger input

Normal recording initiated by a recording trigger

No change

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