Panasonic ag-rcp30p Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Remote Control Panel

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

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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.

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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 Remote Control Panel is designed for use and installation in a vehicle. For example, it may be mounted on the dashboard or alongside the seat.

• The installation of this equipment must only be performed by a professional installer.

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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

Before use

Read this first! …………………… 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Features/Included Accessories … 6 About This Manual ………………… 7 Before Use ………………………… 7

How to Operate

Turning the Remote Control Panel On and Off Basic Menu Operations ………… 14 Setting up/Deleting Officer Data Locking and Unlocking Buttons Viewing Live Video ……………… 19 Selecting a camera ……………… 19 Zooming …………………………… 19

Making a backlit image easier to view Making a dark image easier to view

To mute AUDIO2 input sound Turning off the LCD panel ……… 19 Adjusting image brightness …… 20 Adjusting image focus ………… 20 To turn off the [REC] lamp during

recording ………………………… 20 Selecting AUDIO2 input ………… 21 Checking audio ………………… 21 Viewing Memory Card Video

Recorder status ………………… 21

…16

…18

19 19

…… 19

Operating Precautions …………… 8 Control Reference Guide ………… 9

Front panel………………………… 9 Rear panel ………………………… 11 Connections ……………………… 12

Recording …………………………… 23

Starting and stopping recording A trial shoot ……………………… 24 Starting and stopping intermittent

recording ………………………… 24 Playback …………………………… 24 Playback …………………………… 24 Changing playback method …… 25 Adding bookmarks ……………… 26 Selecting a file for playback …… 27

Turning Audio1 and 2 ON and OFF

Viewing Memory Card Video

Recorder status Restoring Files …………………… 29 Displaying Product Information … 30 Rebooting the Memory Card Video Recorder …………………………… 30

…23

…27

…………………… 27

Administrator Operations

Administrator Setup ……………… 31 Rec/Play …………………………… 32 Programed Rec …………………… 34 Date/Time ………………………… 35 Registration ……………………… 35 Trigger ……………………………… 36 OSD ………………………………… 36

Menu Screen

Menu List …………………………… 44

Troubleshooting and Reference

Lamp Indications and Memory Card Video Recorder Status …… 52 Troubleshooting …………………… 53 Error Messages …………………… 55

Camera …………………………… 37 Management Mode ……………… 38 Radar/GPS ………………………… 38 File Management ………………… 40 Auto Maintenance ……………… 41 Service …………………………… 43

Status Display ……………………… 58 Specifications ……………………… 59 LIMITED WARRANTY …………… 60

Features

This unit is a Remote Control Panel to be connected to and used with a Memory Card Video Recorder.

The buttons on the panel allow the user to control a Memory Card Video

Recorder or a Color Camera.

The LCD panel shows live images from a Color Camera or images played back

from a Memory Card Video Recorder.

The speaker allows you to check live audio or playback audio.

Included Accessories

Control panel cable [7.5 m (24.6 feet)] ...................................................................1

• 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.

About This Manual

This manual is organized as described below and uses the following conventions in presenting how to operate this unit.

Definition of terms

Officer : anybody using this unit. Administrator :

a user with administration

privileges to collect and manage Memory Card Video Recorder data.

“How to Operate”

These sections describe operations available to officers.

“Administrator Operations”

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”

This section lists the functions provided by the operation menu displayed on the LCD panel.

Organization of the “How to Operate” sections

This manual uses the following symbols to distinguish between operations that involve button operations and those that use LCD panel menus.

Button operations are indicated as follows :

Selecting a camera

While menu operations are indicated as follows

Adjusting image brightness

Before Use

• Use this unit only with the designated accessories. Recording officer data on the Memory

• Card Video Recorder allows you to find out the person performed recording later. (see page 16.)

Operating Precautions

Installation and connections

Consult your supplier.

Operating procedures

•

Disconnect the control panel cable when transporting the unit. Never disconnect the control panel

• cable during recording or playback on the Memory Card Video Recorder. Failure to heed this advice could corrupt the setting file on the Memory Card Video Recorder or the management data on the P2 card.

LCD panel

• Do not place the unit on the dashboard or other location where temperature is excessively high or low. Otherwise a chemical reaction to the LCD panel will result and the unit may be damaged. At low temperatures the display

• goes dark and becomes less responsive while reproduction of movement appears to slow down and the picture quality is degraded. However, these phenomena are an acceptable part of LCD technology and are not malfunctions.

• The presence of red, blue or green dots on the screen is not a malfunction, but a characteristic peculiar to LCD displays.

An LCD panel is a product of

high-precision technology. For this reason, it is an accepted fact that while 99.99 % or more of its pixels will function normally 0.01 % may either be dead or constantly lit.

• Sudden changes in in-car temperature, for example, caused by turning on the air conditioning may generate condensation (water drops) on the inside of the LCD panel fogging it up and preventing normal operation. Should this happen, wait one hour for the display to clear.

Maintenance

To clean the recorder, turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position, and keep the recorder power turned off (see page 13).

• 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.

Periodic maintenance

(Servicing & testing)

Performing necessary periodic maintenance (servicing & testing) allows you to feel at ease using the unit, and keeps the unit running in optimal condition. Because maintenance ensures stable functionality and performance, in addition to preventing troubles due to part degradation, we recommend purchasing a periodic maintenance contract. The interval and costs for performing maintenance, moreover, will vary depending on the circumstances, duration, environment, etc., in which the unit is used. For detailed information on paid periodic maintenance, consult your supplier. (Consumable) parts requiring maintenance: LCD backlight Duration before maintenance (replacement): 10,000 hours or more

Control Reference Guide

Front panel

RETURN

CONTROL PANEL

LCD panel

Shows images and operation menus.

1, 2

AUTO ZOOM button

∗

Provides automatic control of zoom-in, pause and zoom-out operation. The officer can set zoom ratio and pause time. (see page 19.)

BOOK MARK button

∗

Press during recording or playback to enter bookmarks. A set bookmark displays an icon

on the display for 1 to 2 seconds when pressed. (see pages 23 and 26.)

Backlight compensation

button ( )

1, 2

∗

Press to compensate for strong backlighting. This button toggles between ON and OFF at each press. (see page 19.)

1, 2

Zoom buttons

∗

Use these buttons to zoom out (Wbutton) and zoom in (T-button). (see page 19.)

REC lamp

Lights or flashes during recording. (see page 52.)

REC button

Press to start recording video and sound to P2 card. (see page 23.)

STOP button ( )

Stops recording. (see page 23.)

AUDIO2 MUTE button/lamp

Starts/releases recording for AUDIO2. Pressing this button turns the lamp on/off. While the lamp is lit, AUDIO2 is not being recorded. (see page 19.)

IR MODE button

Switches the IR mode to one of the following modes. AUTO

Automatically changes IR mode

depending on ambient brightness. ON: Turns on the IR mode. OFF: Turns off the IR mode.

CAMERA SELECT button

Selects a camera. CAMERA1 input: separately sold Color Camera CAMERA2 input: (see page 19.)

Volume control buttons ( )

Adjusts speaker sound volume.

Brightness button ( )

Adjusts LCD panel brightness.

ON/ OFF

∗

commercially available camera

∗1

A commercially available camera connected to the [CAMERA2] connector cannot be controlled.

∗2

The lamp turns on when the [CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF] button is set to ON.

Control Reference Guide

Front panel

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RETURN

CONTROL PANEL

)

ON/ OFF

CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF button

Turns on and off he LCD panel, lamp indications and buttons when the Memory Card Video Recorder is on. It cannot turn on or off the Memory Card Video Recorder or this unit (see page 19).

LIVE/ARCHIVE button

Switches between the live and playback screen. (see pages 19 and

24.) Press this button to open the Live screen when the “Information” screen, “Archive” screen, “Restore” screen, Officer setup top screen or Setup/Admin top screen is displayed (see pages 44 - 51).

Skip back button ( )

Press to return playback to the previous skip location. (see page 26.)

Skip forward button ( )

Press to move playback the next skip location. (see page 26.)

RETURN button

Returns to the previous menu or screen. (see page 15.)

MENU button

Opens menus on the LCD panel.

Cursor buttons

( , , , , )

Use these buttons to manipulate menus and control playback.

• During menu operation ] : Press the center position of

[

the button to confirm an entry.

[ , , , ] : Press to move the cursor

or change a set value.

• During playback

] : Press the center position of

[

the button to toggle between playback and pause.

] : Press to return to a playback

[

position that is 7 seconds earlier.

] : Engages slow playback. Each

[

press changes playback speed between 1/10 and 1/2.

] : Press to rewind.

[ Each press changes the

rewind speed from x4 to x20 and x200.

] : Press to fast forward.

[ Each press changes the fast

forward speed from x4 to x20 and x200.

Control Reference Guide

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Front panel

RETURN

CONTROL PANEL

BUSY lamp

Lights or blinks when accessing a P2 card (for example during recording and playback). (see page 52.)

READY lamp

Lights, flashes or goes off to indicate whether or not a P2 card can be recorded. (see page 52.)

LOCK lamp

Indicates whether or not buttons other than the [REC], [MENU], [CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF] and [RETURN] buttons are locked.

ON/ OFF

Rear panel

Speaker

In playback screen mode:

Outputs audio. However, during [ [

] slow playback,

] rewind, and [ ] fast

forward, audio is not output.

In Live screen mode:

The audio sound track is not normally available. Read the instructions under “Checking audio” on page 21 for details.

Anchoring groove

Provides attachment for a commercially available stand.

Securing screw holes

Use the supplied screws to attach a commercially available mounting

bracket.

Connections

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

[Front panel]

Control panel cable(included)

White Yellow

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

IN CAR MIC

RETURN

CONTROL PANEL

ON/ OFF

When connecting

When removing :

GPS-ANT. (OPTION)

[Rear panel]

Align the “ ” and “ ”

marks to connect. Slide in the reverse

direction of the arrow to disconnect the connector.

USB

AUDIO IN

CAMERA 2

CAMERA 1

GPIO/SERIAL

Memory Card Video Recorder (separately sold)

Turning the Remote Control Panel On and Off

Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to ON or ACC.

This turns on the Memory Card Video Recorder and this unit.

Off

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

This turns off the Memory Card Video Recorder and this unit.

Notes:

• The power cannot be turned off by pressing the [CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF] button. Setting the “PowerOff Time” (see

• page 32) makes it possible to power a Memory Card Video Recorder and this unit for up to 180 minutes even after the ignition switch is set to the LOCK position.

Basic Menu Operations

Use the LCD panel menus for operations and settings that cannot be performed with the front panel buttons. A list of all menus is provided on pages 44 to 51. (This list also describes menus available only to administrators.)

Example: Test of Audio1

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears. A triangle displayed at the right edge of a menu item indicates that it contains a submenu.

Camera

RecCheck

Audio

Archive

Setup/Info

Restore

3. Press the center position of the cursor button [ ] or [ ] to confirm the entry.

The selected item opens to reveal selection details.

Audio

Audio2 Select

Audio1 Test (Press ENTER Key)

Audio2 Test (Press ENTER Key)

INCAR

Use the [ , , , ] buttons to

set a value.

• A selected item with tiny triangles

at the top and bottom allow you to change its value by pressing [

or [

(Screen example)

Trigger

GPIO

Trigger1

Trigger2

Trigger3

Trigger4

Trigger5

Trigger6

Trigger7

Trigger8

Detection OSD

N OFF

• A selected item with tiny triangles to the left and right allow you to change its value by pressing [

or [

(Screen example)

AE[-2 -- +2]

Printable

OFF -

]

Basic Menu Operations

Returning to previous screen

Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous screen. The menu is cleared when the “Archive” screen, Officer setup top screen or Setup/ Admin top screen is displayed.

Long menus

Menus with arrows at the top and bottom contain items that are currently not shown.

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Setting up/Deleting Officer Data

Before using the Memory Card Video Recorder, you must create and configure officer data, such as an officer ID and officer name. For details on creating officer data, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Memory Card Video Recorder. Three setup methods are available, called the AUTO, MANUAL and LIST modes. Check with the administrator which mode is selected. (see page 38.)

AUTO mode

When a USB memory device is connected to the Memory Card Video Recorder, or when connection is detected after turning power on, the officer data for one or two officers is automatically read in and activated (see the Operating Instructions of the Memory Card Video Recorder).

Connect a USB memory device containing officer data to a Memory Card Video Recorder.

The [READY] lamp flashes for one second:

This indicates that the data was

correctly read.

The [BUSY] lamp flashes for one second:

This indicates that the data could

not be correctly read.

Disconnect the USB memory

device and then reconnect it. If the [READY] lamp does not flash when the USB memory device is connected again, check if the officer data file has been correctly saved to the USB memory device. If the above measures do not correct this problem, replace the USB memory device.

Notes:

•

If a USB memory device is connected and the officer data is read during recording, the file will be split up at the location where reading was effectuated.

• Once the officer data has been read, the USB memory device may be removed.

• Once the officer data has been set up, it is not deleted even when power is turned off or the mode changed.

MANUAL mode

Display the menu on the LCD panel. Then read and load the officer data from the Officer setup top screen.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [,] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears.

Connect a USB memory device containing officer data to a Memory Card Video Recorder.

5. Use the [,] buttons to select [Officer1].

Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Load] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

This registers officer1 and the name and ID appear.

7. To enter officer2, replace the current USB memory device with a USB memory device containing data for officer2.

8. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer2].

Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Load] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

This registers officer2 and the name and ID appear.

Setting up/Deleting Officer Data

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LIST mode

Open the menu on the LCD panel and read in the officer data registered in the Memory Card Video Recorder from the Officer setup top screen. For details on registering officer data, see “Load Officer” in the “Administrator Setup” (see page 35).

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears.

4. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer1].

5. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Select] and press the [ ] buttons to confirm the entry.

A list of officers registered in the Memory Card Video Recorder appears.

Use the [ , ] buttons to select an officer, (use the [ , ] buttons to go between pages) and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears when officer1 has been set.

7. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer2].

8. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Select] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

A list of officers registered in the Memory Card Video Recorder appears.

Use the [ , ] buttons to select an officer, (use the [ , ] buttons to go between pages) and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears when officer2 has been set.

Deleting entered data

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears.

4. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer1] or [Officer2].

5. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Delete] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

This deletes officer data selected in Step 4.

Note:

Officer data cannot be deleted in “AUTO mode”.

Locking and Unlocking Buttons

This function is provided to prevent incorrect input through the inadvertent pressing of buttons.

Locking

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears.

4. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Operation Key Lock].

5. Use the [,] buttons to select “ON”.

The [LOCK] lamp lights, and the buttons other than the [REC], [MENU], [CONTROL PANEL ON/ OFF] and [RETURN] buttons, the [REC] button on the Memory Card Recorder, and the [REC] button on the Color Camera are locked.

Notes:

•

The button lock function is engaged after returning to the Live screen.

•

The key lock function in the administrator setup (see page 38) is independent of officer setup, so that when locked by administrator setup, the keys cannot be unlocked from officer setup.

• The Color Camera zoom and

brightness buttons cannot be locked.

Unlocking

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Officer] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

The Officer setup top screen appears.

4. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Operation Key Lock].

5. Use the [,] buttons to select “OFF”.

The [LOCK] lamp goes off and the buttons are unlocked.

Viewing Live Video

Use the functions described below to manipulate video output by the camera and sound from the microphone. Press the [LIVE/ARCHIVE] button to view live video. A commercially available camera connected to the [CAMERA2] connector cannot be controlled.

Selecting a camera

Press the [CAMERA SELECT] button.

Each press of the button toggles the unit between the “CAMERA1” and “CAMERA2” inputs.

CAMERA1 :

CAMERA2 :

Color Camera connected to the [CAMERA1] connector Commercially available camera connected to the [CAMERA2] connector

Note:

Selecting “CAMERA2” disables the following “CAMERA1” operations.

• Adjusting image brightness

• Adjusting image focus

Zooming

To view the overall scene, press the [W] button and zoom out. To view fine details, press the [T] button and zoom in.

1. Press the [W] button or the [T] button.

The camera zooms in or out while the button is kept depressed.

Release the button when reaching the desired image size.

Pressing [AUTO ZOOM] zooms in the image to the target ratio and then pauses before zooming out towards the wide angle end. When the zoom in operation goes beyond the target ratio, it first zooms out to the target ratio.

Making a backlit image easier to view

A dark subject against a bright background can be made easier to view.

Press the [ ] button

This button toggles between “ON” and “OFF” at each press. Set this button to “OFF” for normal operation.

Making a dark image easier to view

Use the infrared mode to make dark images easier to view.

Press the [IR MODE] button.

The

Each press of this button switches the function from “AUTO”, “ON” and “OFF”. Set this function to “AUTO” for normal operation.

appears.

Note:

This function can be used together with “Adjusting image brightness” to make an image brighter.

To mute AUDIO2 input sound

Press the [AUDIO2 MUTE] button.

Each press of this button toggles the button between record and mute.

Note:

It is not possible to switch AUDIO1 sound recording in this manner.

Turning off the LCD panel

Press the [CONTROL PANEL ON/ OFF] button.

This turns off the LCD panel and lamps and disables all button functions. Pressing this button a second time turns on the LCD panel and lamps and button operations again become available.

Viewing Live Video

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Adjusting image brightness

This menu is available only when “CAMERA1” is selected.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Camera] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [AE [-2 -- +2]].

The

AE[-2 -- +2]

appears.

4. Press the [ ] button to make the image brighter. Press the [ ] button to make the image darker.

Set this button to “0” (zero) for normal operation.

Note:

When “CAMERA2” is selected in [CAMERA SELECT], [Camera] cannot be selected and brightness cannot be adjusted.

Adjusting image focus

This menu is available only when “CAMERA1” is selected.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Camera] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

Auto Focus (ENTER)

The

appears.

3. Use the [ ] button to confirm the entry.

The autofocus function automatically focuses the image.

4. When the autofocus function cannot properly focus the image, use the [ , ] buttons to select [Manual Focus].

The

Manual Focus

appears.

5. To focus on a more distant subject, hold down the [ ] button and release it when it comes into focus.

To focus on a closer subject, hold down the [ ] button and release it when it comes into focus.

To turn off the [REC] lamp during recording

The “CAMERA1” (Color Camera) [REC] lamp lights during recording. The following steps allow you to keep this lamp off at all times.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

The Menu appears.

2. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Setup/Info] and press [ ] to confirm the entry.

3. Use the [ , ] buttons to select [Camera LED].

4. Use the [,] buttons to select “OFF”.

The lamp will now remain off at all times.

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