Panasonic Memory Card Video Recorder AG-CPD15P Operating Instructions

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Before use
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 “Indicator Lamps and Recorder...

IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
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Control Reference Guide (continued)
Rear panel (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...

IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
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Before use
Control Reference Guide (continued)
Rear panel (2)
 GPS-ANT. (OPTION) connector
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)....

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187.4(7-3/8 inches)
(2-5/32 inches) (2-5/32 inches)
30(1-5/32 inches)
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Control Reference Guide (continued)
Mounting bracket
  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.
To p
Front 

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Before use
Connections
•  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...

IN CAR MIC 
CAMERA 1 
CONTROL PANEL 
GPIO/SERIAL USB 
GPS-ANT. 
(OPTION) 
CAMERA 2 AUDIO IN 
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 
USB memory device 
(commercially available)
USB Extension 
Cable (included 
in the separately 
sold Cable Kit)
(included in the 
separately sold 
Cable Kit)
: 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. 
This is the...

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Operation on the Memory 
Card Video Recorder
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.
P2 card Insertion and Removal
Inserting a P2 card(2)  Insert a P2 card into the P2 
card slot and push it in until 
the Eject button pops out.
Do not push in 
this direction.
Eject button
Insert the card 
with the P2 logo 
facing up.
Do not touch to...

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(5) Remove the key.
(5) Remove the key.
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 
PUSH
.
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).
Removing a P2 card
(2) Raise the Eject button. (1)  Open the P2 card slot cover 
(see previous page).
(3)  Push the...

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Operation on the Memory 
Card Video Recorder
Turning the Recorder On and Off
Recorder power is supplied from the vehicle’s battery.
On
Off
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.
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...

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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-edge
Both-edge
Low-edge
(Time) High
Low
For example, when a high-edge 
of “AUTOZOOM” is specified 
(see 
“Trigger1 to 8” on page 80)
:
Start of...