Panasonic AG-CPD15P User manual

Model No. AG- P
Operating Instructions
S0806K1116-M DENGLISH
VQT1A18-1
Memory Card Video Recorder
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
this manual for future use.
Car Use only

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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.
indicates safety information.
Read this first!

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Read this first! (continued)
indicates safety information.
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this equipment near water.
(6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or any other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, and as
outlined in this manual.
(10) Refer all servicing requests to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as
damage to the power supply cord or plug, liquid being spilled on or objects
have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or
moisture and does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents
Before Use ………………………… 8
Notes on Handling ………………… 9
Control Reference Guide ………… 10
Connections ………………………… 14
Read this first! …………………… 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …4
Features …………………………… 6
Included Accessories …………… 7
Options ……………………………… 7
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/
P2 card Insertion and Removal … 16
Turning the Recorder On and Off …18
Starting and Stopping Recording …19
Setup ………………………………… 31
Text Files Used with the
Recorder …………………………… 37
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
Status
………………………………… 48
Troubleshooting …………………… 49
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
Before use
How to Operate
Troubleshooting and Reference

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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).
Features

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Key ....................................................1 Mounting bracket
(attached to the recorder)..................2
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)
Options
Included Accessories

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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.
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.

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Notes on Handling
Usage
• Do not remove a P2 card while
it is being accessed, as the P2
card may be damaged or the P2
card slot may become disabled.
When the recorder senses a
disabled slot, it may reboot itself
automatically.
• Do not set liquid containers or
small metal objects on the recorder
or P2 cards.
• Do not insert foreign objects into
the openings of any devices.
• Do not attempt to modify the
recorder or P2 cards.
•
Do not use the recorder in a place
where it or a P2 card might get wet,
or water might get inside them.
• The recorder is intended to work
only with P2 cards. Do not attempt
to use non-P2 cards, as that could
damage the recorder.
• When inserting a P2 card, make
certain that it is not upside down
or backwards, and do not attempt
to force a bent or damaged P2
card, as that could damage the
card or P2 card slot.
• While the recorder is operating
(and especially recording), do
not disconnect the recorder’s
power cable (included in the
separately sold Cable Kit). Before
disconnecting the power cable,
first stop all operations and turn
the recorder off. Otherwise, the P2
card may be damaged, or recorder
setting files or management data
on the P2 card may be corrupted.
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.

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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.