Panasonic ag-cpd15p Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Video Recorder

Model No.

AG- P

Car Use only

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

S0806K1116-M

ENGLISH

VQT1A18-1

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.

Read this first!

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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 – 15 A) having UL Listing.

indicates safety information.

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

Before use

Read this first! …………………… 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

…4 Features …………………………… 6 Included Accessories …………… 7 Options ……………………………… 7

How to Operate

P2 card Insertion and Removal … 16 Turning the Recorder On and Off Starting and Stopping Recording

…18 …19

Troubleshooting and Reference

Connector Signals ………………… 41 Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting

Table (at 40 mph) …………………… 44 Vehicle Speed Pulse Setting

Table (at 60 kph) …………………… 46 Indicator Lamps and Recorder

………………………………… 48

Status Troubleshooting …………………… 49

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. http://panasonic.biz/sav/ 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.

• 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/

Before Use ………………………… 8 Notes on Handling ………………… 9 Control Reference Guide ………… 10 Connections

………………………… 14

Setup ………………………………… 31 Text Files Used with the

Recorder …………………………… 37

Software License Agreement …… 52

GPL ………………………………… 52 LGPL ……………………………… 55 OpenSSL License ……………… 59 Blowfish License ………………… 60 DES License ……………………… 60

XFree86 License ………………… 61 Specifications ……………………… 68 LIMITED WARRANTY

……………… 70

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-P2C008HG 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 64 hours of recording is possible (using two 8 GB P2 cards and recording at a bit rate of 512 kbps).

Included Accessories

Key ....................................................1 Mounting bracket

(attached to the recorder)

Options

Remote Control Panel

(AG-RCP30P)

Color Camera (AG-CK10P)

GPS module (AG-GPS15P)

Cable Kit (AG-CR12P)

Network Cable Kit (AG-CR11P)

P2 card (8 GB: AJ-P2C008HG)

(4 GB: AJ-P2C004HG)

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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.

Use together with the Remote Control Panel and other specified, separately sold accessories.

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.

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 (page 21). 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 either to the Operating Instructions of the Remote Control Panel or contact your supplier.

• 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.

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.

Maintenance

• To clean the recorder, turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position, and keep the recorder power turned off (page 18).

• 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

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 page 48).

READY lamp

Lights up when recording is possible on a P2 card inserted in a P2 card slot (see page 48).

BUSY lamp

Lights up or flashes while a P2 card is accessed (recording or playback; see page 48).

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)

USB

AUDIO IN

GPS-ANT. (OPTION) connector

CAMERA 2

CAMERA 1

When the separately sold GPS module is installed, insert the cable from the GPS antenna (attached to the GPS module). During GPS reception, the signals received will regularly and automatically set the recorder clock to GPS time.

LAN connector

Connect a LAN cable (included in the separately sold Network Cable Kit).

Note:

For details on how to connect a PC or run PC applications, 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 connector accepts up to eight trigger signal inputs and provides one Rec Tally output and 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 for 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 for help with installation.

Connections

• For details on installation and connections, be sure to contact your supplier.

• Connect the red (BATT) and white (SIGNAL) wires of the power cable via a fuse (5 A – 15 A).

(The power cable is included in the separately sold Cable Kit.)

• Connect the power cable from the passenger compartment fuse box. Use a separately sold 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 41 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.

Connections

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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

(commonly

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: Rec Tally output line

Black: Connect to the negative

terminal (GND: ) of the battery

Gray:

This is the input line for a signal or vehicle speed pulse

(commonly

available)

CONTROL PANEL

CAMERA 1

Color Camera (separately sold)

LAN cable (included in the separately sold Network Cable Kit)

GPS antenna (provided with the separately sold GPS module)

GPS-ANT. (OPTION)

GPIO/SERIAL

Black (GND: )

Red (BATT: )

White (SIGNAL):

USB memory device

(commonly available)

USB Extension Cable (included in the separately sold Cable Kit)

USB

Power cable (included in the separately sold Cable Kit)

: 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

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 commonly 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.

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.

P2 card Insertion and Removal

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(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 page 48).

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 the Operating Instructions of the Remote Control Panel 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.

Off

Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to LOCK (OFF).

Power to the recorder is turned off.

Notes:

• The recorder cannot be turned off from the Remote Control Panel (separately sold).

• The “PowerOff Time” can be set (page 31) to allow the recorder to continue operating for up to 180 minutes after the vehicle’s ignition switch is turned to LOCK (OFF).

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.

Note:

To use GPS, install the separately sold GPS module and connect the GPS antenna (provided with the GPS module) to the [GPS-ANT.] connector on the rear panel. Contact your supplier for help with installation or 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.

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 (page 26)

The prerecord function (page 22) 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.

About Recording Triggers

The following types of recording triggers are available.

• GPIO Signals

The rising or falling edge, or the high or low level, of a GPIO signal can be specified as a recording trigger. When using edge trigger, recording starts when the signal transitions through the specified edge (for example, when a rising edge trigger is specified, recording starts when the signal transitions from low to high level). When using a signal level as a trigger, recording starts and ends when the signal reaches and then departs from the specified level, respectively.

• 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

Target vehicle speed: Uses a radar gun

pulse (page 44) or GPS

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 (refer to the Operating Instructions of the Remote Control Panel).

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.

Starting and Stopping Recording

• Video input at the [CAMERA1] or [CAMERA2] connector (page 31) is recorded.

• Audio input at the [AUDIO IN 1,2] or [IN CAR MIC] connectors (page

31) 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 is met, and if a prerecord time has been set, the specified period before the start event is also recorded.

(continued)

Starting and Stopping Recording

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Stopping Recording

Setting criteria determine 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 [STOP] buttons on the recorder and Remote Control Panel both operate the same way.

Recording Stop Criteria

Level Signal No No [STOP] button is pressed

Yes No [STOP] button is pressed or the level signal changes

The postrecording function continues to record video after the recording stop trigger event. The amount of time to continue recording after the stop-recording event can be set from the Remote Control Panel.

Notes:

•

• If recording time exceeds 17 hours, or if the size of one file would exceed 4

• Once recording starts, it may not be possible to stop it during the first five

• Pressing the [STOP] button when recording is already stopped also causes

• When recording is stopped by the stop timer at the end of the Rec Continue

• After recording is started by a level trigger signal, it continues for at least one

• If the [REC] button was pressed multiple times and the recording trigger set

• Intermittent recording does not stop due to the Rec Continue Time.

Stop Timer Setting

Yes [STOP] button is pressed or the time set for the stop

Yes [STOP] button is pressed, the level signal changes to

Continuous video and audio from starting to stopping recording, and including prerecording and postrecording periods, are recorded as one file on the P2 card.

GB, the data is automatically split into multiple files during recording.

seconds (approx.). Pressing the [STOP] button during this period causes the [REC] lamp to blink for about one second as recording continues.

the [REC] lamp to blink for about one second.

Time, the postrecording function is disabled.

minute regardless of changes to the signal level. During this period, you can press the [STOP] button to interrupt the recording.

as the edge signal had multiple active edges, Rec Continue Time is applied to the last button press and active edge.

Criteria to Stop Recording (whichever happened earlier)

timer of the edge trigger recording is reached

to an invalid level

an invalid level, or the signal whose level is specified is invalid and the stop timer setting for the edge trigger recording is reached

Starting and Stopping Recording

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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

[STOP] button pressed

(Recording stops)

Time

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