Panasonic Memory Card Video Recorder AG-CPD15P Operating Instructions

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Additional Information 
on Operation
On Recording (continued)
Derivative files are created when there are multiple file names with the same start 
time.
  Names of files that have been split up automaticallyThe file name when the file is automatically split consists of the recording start 
time to which “_n” is appended. In the file list screen, “∗
” is added to the end of 
the file name. 
xL Local time
_
Derivative file
B Bookmark file (in WT mode)
M Bookmark file (in LT mode)
None No Files other...

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On Recording (continued)
When the recorder detects that it cannot properly record audio or video, it will 
output the warning signals described below via GPIO9 (25-pin [GPIO/SERIAL] 
connector).
Recording Error Warnings
Data output via GPIO9
∗1  A recording error indicates any of the following conditions. 
  • Cannot record (a detailed description of examples follow) 
      - P2 card slot cover is open
      - No recordable P2 card is inserted or it is not recognized
      - No more P2 card space...

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Additional Information 
on Operation
License Plate Recognition (LPR) Mode
Engaging the License Plate Recognition (LPR) mode allows you to start up the 
LPR system. 
Set the color camera shutter speed to [LPR Shutter Speed] (1/500 or 1/1000) 
when using the LPR system. 
When a recording trigger starts a recording during license plate recognition, 
however, the shutter speed automatically switches to the setting configured for 
[Patrol Shutter Speed]. 
When recording stop criteria are met, the shutter...

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Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
1Camera Color camera setting
AE[-2 -- +2] 0 Color camera video brightness setting
 
 Setting :  -2, -1, 0, +1, +2
LPR Mode PATROL LPR mode setting Setting :  LPR (License Plate Recognition 
mode), PATROL (normal mode)
LPR Shutter
Speed1/1000 Shutter speed setting with [LPR Mode] set 
to “LPR”
 Setting :  AUTO, 1/500, 1/1000
LPR Zoom 1.0 Zoom ratio setting with [LPR Mode] set to 
“LPR”
 Setting :  1.0 - 22.0
Patrol Shutter
SpeedAUTO Shutter speed setting...

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Additional Information 
on Operation
Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
1Rec/Play Recording and Playback Settings
PowerOff Time
∗1120 Time from the SIGNAL turn-off to recorder 
shut-down (minutes)
 Setting :  0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 
AUTO∗2
Init Camera 
Select1 Initial video input selection (upon power on) Setting : 1 ([CAMERA1] connector input)  2 ([CAMERA2] connector input)   LAST∗3 
Init Audio2  In 
SelectINCAR Initial source selection for Audio2 input 
(upon power on)
 Setting :...

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Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
1 Rec Continue 
TimeCONTINUE Continuous recording time (minutes)
 Setting :  1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60, 90, 
CONTINUE
PreRec Time 
(Video)90 Video Prerecord time (seconds) Setting :  0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
PreRec Time 
(Audio)90 Audio Prerecord time (seconds) Setting :  0, 3, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
PostRec Time 
(Video)90 Video Postrecord time (seconds)
 Setting :  0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
PostRec Time 
(Audio)90 Audio Postrecord time (seconds) Setting :  0, 3,...

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Additional Information 
on Operation
Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
3 Date/Time Date, Time and Time Zone Settings
TimeZone Eastern 
Standard
Daylight 
Saving
TimeTime zone
Hawaii Standard Time,
Yukon Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Pacific Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Mountain Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Central Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Eastern Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Atlantic Standard (Daylight Saving) Time,
Asia Tokyo
Style ISO Date display format setup...

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Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
Detection H
Method for trigger signal (GPIO1-8) detection. 
Choice of signal detection depends on set 
[Action]. 
• In REC, CAM1REC and CAM2REC modes
 Setting :  H (high-edge trigger),
    Level H (high-level trigger),
    L  (low-edge trigger),
    Level L  (low-level trigger),
    B  (both-edge trigger)
• 
 In CAM1, CAM2 CAM1LED, AUTOZOOM and 
STOP modes
 Setting :  H (high-edge trigger),
    L  (low-edge trigger),
    B  (both-edge trigger)
• In NONE...

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Additional Information 
on Operation
Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
6 Camera
Color Camera setting
Zoom Limit 22 Maximum zoom magnification Setting :  22, 220
AGC Level HIGHColor Camera automatic gain control setting Setting :  LOW, MID, HIGH, OFF
Init Backlight OFF Initial backlighting compensation setting 
(upon power on)
 Setting :   
ON, OFF, LAST∗2
    (perform backlighting compensation 
when on)
Init AE Shift 0 Initial exposure compensation of Color 
Camera video (upon power on)∗5...

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Setting ItemFactory Default ValueDescription
6 AUTO FOCUS PRESET Select color camera focusing method when, 
• [Init LPR Mode] is set to “DISABLE”
•  [Init LPR Mode] is set to “ENABLE” and 
[LPR Mode] is set to “PATROL”
•  a recording trigger starts recording when 
[Init LPR Mode] is set to “ENABLE” and 
[LPR Mode] is set to “LPR”
 Setting :     AUTO    (set to auto focus when zoom 
ratio has been changed.), 
   
PRESET  (When the zoom is 3x or below, the 
camera is focused at a distance of 
about 15 m...