Panasonic Color Camera AG-CK10P Operating Instructions

							Model No.  AG-CK10P
	{
†Ì	{
S0806K4088 -M
Printed in Japan
Color  Camera
VQT1A21-4
\wh|xzÍƹǿ«
a
¼›S
M	Í[MhiVz‡\qtK“UqO
]_M‡b{
Ô	{
†Ì	{›‘XS¡ˆwOQz
Y`X†
¶tS–MXi^M{
Ô]–;
²t®†
¶	Íw]«™¯›
žcS¡ˆXi^M{
Ô
-	Â	{x®S
M	Í[Ô~
b
3ʯsrwGÖ›¬TŠz	{
†Ì	{q
q‹tG
~t-`oXi^M{
Operating Instructions
§å”§Ýå
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully 
and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH
ÔŠ  
						

							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.
E-1
Read this first! 
						

							 indicates safety information.
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 camera is designed for use and installation in a vehicle. 
•  The installation of this equipment must only be performed by a 
professional installer.
•  The rating plate is on the underside of this equipment.
E-2
ENGLISH
Read this first! (continued) 
						

							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.
E-3 
						

							E-4
ENGLISH
This Color Camera is designed for use only with the AG-CPD15P Memory Card Video 
Recorder and AG-CPD10CRUP Memory Card Video Recording System. Do not 
attempt to use it with any models other than the AG-CPD15P or AG-CPD10CRUP.
Included accessories
Wide conversion lens (installed on the Color Camera) .......................................... 1
Camera cable (divided into 2 pieces) ..................................................................... 1
Camera mount
∗ ...................................................................................................... 1
∗  Contact your supplier when installing this unit using a camera mount.
Read this first! ..................................................................................... E-1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. E-3
Included accessories .......................................................................... E-4
Control reference guide ...................................................................... E-5
Connector signals ............................................................................... E-6
Connections ......................................................................................... E-7
Camera operation ................................................................................ E-8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. E-9
Specifications .................................................................................... E-10 
Worldwide Product Warranties ........................................................ E-11 
Contents
Caution regarding laser beams
The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.
When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is 
used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens. 
						

							B A
Front
E-5
Control reference guide
 REC lamp
You can set this to light or blink during 
recording, or to stay unlit all the time. 
For details on configuring settings, 
refer to the Operating Instructions of 
the Memory Card Video Recorder, or 
contact your supplier.
 Sunshade
Protects the lens from direct sunlight.
 Wide conversion lens
The wide conversion lens enables a 
wider viewing angle when recording 
video.
 Backlight compensation
button
Controls the backlight compensation 
function. (see page E-8)
 Light button
Switches the camera operation button 
illumination between lit and unlit. 
(see page E-8)
 Camera cable connector
Use the supplied camera cable to 
connect the camera to the Memory 
Card Video Recorder.
 Zoom buttons
Control the zoom function. The [ W ] 
button serves to zoom out and the 
[ T ] button to zoom in.
 AUTO ZOOM button
Pressing this button causes the 
camera to automatically zoom in, 
pause for a certain period, and 
zoom out. (see page E-8)
 REC button
Pressing this button causes the 
Memory Card Video Recorder to 
start recording. To stop an ongoing 
recording, keep pressing the [REC] 
button for about 2 seconds.
 Camera mount holes
The supplied camera mount can be 
attached here.
When the wide conversion lens is 
mounted, use the front hole (A).
When the wide conversion lens is 
removed, use the rear hole (B).
Contact your supplier when 
installing the camera.
Notes:
•  Use only the wide conversion lens 
that was mounted on the camera 
when delivered.
•  
Use only the specified camera mount 
positions to install the camera.
To p Rear 
						

							912
5 10
1
11
E-6
ENGLISH
Pin 
numberSignal
1GND (SHIELD)
2REC_LED_L
3RxD
4TxD
5GND (TxD/RxD)
6GND (V_OUT)
7DC_IN
8GND (DC_IN)
9REC_L
10AUTO_ZOOM_L
11BL_L
12V_OUT
Connector signals
Camera cable connector 
(female) 
						

							IN CAR MIC
CAMERA 1
CONTROL PANEL
GPIO/SERIALUSB
GPS-ANT.
(OPTION)
CAMERA 2AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
7.5 m (24.6 feet) 
camera cable (provided)
0.5 m (1.64 feet) 
camera cable (provided)Memory Card Video Recorder 
(separately sold)
Color Camera
Camera cable 
connector
To connect : Grasp     on the 0.5 m (1.64 feet) camera cable, and 
align     with the camera cable connector. Rotate the 
plug to find the position where the guides match, 
and insert it in the direction of the arrow.
To disconnect : Grasp     and pull the plug out in the direction 
of the arrow.
Align the “   ” and “   ” 
marks to connect.To connect :
To disconnect :Slide     in the reverse 
direction of the arrow to 
disconnect the connector.
E-7
Connections
Refer to the connector illustration on the previous page and the Operating 
Instructions of the Memory Card Video Recorder to ensure that you make 
connections correctly.•  Because of the fire hazard, contact your supplier for assistance with installation 
and connection. 
						

							Camera operation


Zoom function
The camera has the capability for optical zoom (x22) and digital zoom (x10). 
The zoom function is controlled with the [ W ] button and the [ T ] button.
The maximum zoom factor is x220.
Note:
When zooming in on a subject from the wide end, zooming automatically 
pauses at the x22 limit of the optical zoom. To zoom beyond this limit with 
the digital zoom, release the zoom button momentarily and press it again, 
holding it down until the desired zoom factor is reached.


Auto zoom function
When you press the [AUTO ZOOM] button, the camera will automatically zoom 
in, pause for a certain period, and zoom out.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the Remote Control Panel for the setup 
procedures for zooming and stop time.


Backlight compensation function
When you press the Backlight compensation button, the backlight compensation 
function is activated. Each push of the button toggles the function between ON 
and OFF.


Light button
Pressing this button activates the camera operation button illumination. 
Press this button to switch between lit and unlit.
E-8
ENGLISH 
						

							Troubleshooting


Starting up


During operating
Symptom Confirmation Details
Power does not come on.•  Is the camera cable connected correctly?
Refer to the connections on page E-7.
Unusual sound is heard.•  Some operating sounds may be evident when 
powering on, switching IR modes and zooming. 
Sounds in such cases do not necessarily 
indicate a problem.
Symptom Confirmation Details
Video is distorted or not 
recorded.(Refer to the Operating Instructions of the Remote 
Control Panel.)
•  Are camera and video monitoring equipment 
connected properly?
•  Are both the video input connector selection 
and the input selection made with the Remote 
Control Panel the same?
•  Are the video output settings correct for the 
connected equipment? Connect a monitor to 
the [VIDEO OUT] connector on the rear panel 
of the Memory Card Video Recorder and check 
the picture.
Recorded video is in black 
and white.•  The IR function was enabled, which results in a 
B/W picture.
Focusing does not work.•  
Are you attempting to record video of scenes that 
are hard to focus? In the following conditions, 
focusing may be difficult.
  examples are listed below:
   •  The field of view includes both distant and 
near objects.
   •  
The camera is shooting through dirty window glass.   •  Ambient lighting is low.
   •  There are bright and reflective surfaces around 
the object.
   •  The camera is shooting a rapidly moving object.   •  The object has little contrast.
   •  A close-by object is being shot at high zoom ratio.
•  The camera can also be focused manually. For 
details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the 
Remote Control Panel.
E-9