Panasonic Memory Card Video Recorder AG-CPD15P Operating Instructions

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Operation Using the Remote 
Control Panel (separately sold)
Notes:
•  An interrupted restore process can 
be resumed at a later time. 
•  
Recording is still available even if 
there are files in need of restoration. 
•  A recording trigger detected during 
a restore process or pressing the 
[REC] button will interrupt the 
process and start recording. 
•  Files that must be restored do not 
appear on the playback file list 
screen. Make sure to restore the 
files beforehand.
•  Since a seriously corrupted file 
may not be possible to restore, 
do not turn off the unit during P2 
card access (for example, during 
recording) and do not remove a 
P2 card when the [BUSY] lamp is 
lit or blinking.
•  Starting up a PC application 
during file restoration will abort the 
file restore operation. This unit will 
then freeze in the live screen and 
files cannot be restored. 
•  Starting a file restore operation 
from a PC application causes the 
following screen transitions. 
  
  The “Under Restore Mode from 
PC…” standby screen replaces 
the live screen. 
      If the file restore operation on 
the PC application is canceled, 
the live screen reappears. 
  
  Starting up file restoration 
opens the file restore screen.  
      The live screen will reappear 
if the file restore operation is 
canceled on this unit. 
      If the PC application is used to 
disconnect the Memory Card 
Video Recorder from the PC 
application, the file restore 
operation is also aborted and 
the live screen reappears. 
  
  The live screen reappears 
when the file restore operation 
completes.  If the power of this unit is turned off or 
a P2 card is removed during recording, 
the file will be corrupted and cannot be 
played back. 
“
Restore” appears on the On-Screen 
Display when there is a file on the P2 
card that needs to be restored. 
(This message does not appear when 
[On Screen Type] is set to “OFF”.) 
[Restore] in the Menu is normally 
disabled, but is enabled upon detecting 
a file that cannot be played back. 
Use the following steps to process any 
file that needs to be restored. 
1.  Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu appears.
2.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Restore] and press [
] to 
confirm the entry.
The Restore confirmation screen 
appears.
3.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Restore] and press
 [] to 
confirm the entry.
This opens the file restore screen, 
starting a file restore operation. 
The screen prior to Step 1 above 
reappears when the file is restored. 
Select [Cancel] during a restoring to 
cancel the restore process. 
Restoring Files
When a PC application is running, 
this unit freezes in the live screen 
and files cannot be restored. 
						

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  Viewing error log data
Use the following procedure to open a 
dialog showing up to five of the most 
recent errors.
1.  Perform steps 1 to 3 in 
“Viewing P2 card type and 
software version”.
2.  
This selects [Last Errors]. 
Press the [
] button to accept.
This dialog shows the most recent 
error data (the items listed below).
• Month/day (MM/DD)
• Hour/minute (HH : MM)
• Error No. 
• Error type (Fatal Error/Error)
•  Error message (the first 40 
characters appear)
Notes:
•  Error data with a low priority is also 
displayed.
 
•  The following error numbers do 
not appear as error log data.
   E08601, E28201 to E28203
3.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Reboot] and press [
] to 
confirm the entry. 
The Reboot confirmation screen 
appears.
4.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
“Reboot” and press [
] to 
confirm the entry.
A reboot takes between 40 to 50 
seconds to complete.  Should the operating status of this unit 
become unstable, use the following 
steps to reboot this unit.
1.  Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu appears.
2.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Setup/Info] and press [
] to 
confirm the entry.   Viewing P2 card type and 
software version
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 
[Information] and press
 [] to 
confirm the entry.
•  This displays P2 card model and 
card information. The following 
information appears depending on 
P2 card type. 
   P2 cards: 
   - UNFORMATTED
   - CARD PROTECT
   - REFORMAT
   - CARD ERROR
   - CARD FULL
   - RUNDOWN
   - ∗∗Days
     (∗∗: Number of recording days 
(see “Format” on page 86))
   Cards other than P2 cards: 
   - VUP CARD
   - NO CARD
   - ILLEGAL CARD
•  This opens the product information 
screen that contains the software 
version information.
Displaying Product Information
Rebooting this unit 
						

							Setup/Admin [1/2]
Rec/Play
Date/Time
OSDTrigger
Management ModeCamera
Registration
Programed Rec
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Administrator Operations on the 
Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
The setup of this unit includes items 
that only an administrator is allowed to 
set up.
Notes:
•  Starting up a PC application 
during Administrator  Setup  aborts 
Administrator Setup. This unit will 
then freeze in the live screen and 
disable Administrator  Setup. 
•  Starting Administrator  Setup 
from a PC application causes the 
following screen transitions.
  
  The “Under admin setup from 
PC…” standby screen replaces 
the live screen. 
  
  The live screen reappears when 
the PC application completes 
Administrator Setup.
•  When running a PC application, 
the set value may be altered, or 
the items that can be set may be 
restricted.
  Log in at the Setup/Admin screen.
1.  Use a computer to copy the 
administrator’s officer data to 
a USB memory device.
For details on creating a text file 
with the administrator’s officer data, 
refer to “Text Files Used with the 
Recorder” on pages 43 - 46.
2.  Connect the USB memory 
device to this unit.
Notes:
•  To protect the [USB] connector of 
this unit, connect the USB extension 
cable (included in the cable kit) and 
connect the USB memory device to 
the extension cable.
•  For details on connecting, consult 
your supplier.
3. Press the [MENU] button.
  The Menu appears.
4.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Setup/Info] and press [
] to 
confirm the entry.
Note:
Some USB memory devices may 
not be properly recognized.
5.  Use the [,] buttons to select 
[Admin] and press [
] to 
confirm the entry.
The first of the files automatically 
sorted (in ascending order) from the 
USB memory device is loaded as 
the administrator’s officer data.
This unit searches to determine 
whether officer data for the 
administrator has already been 
registered, and in the following 
cases, the Setup/Admin top screen 
appears.
 •  When no officer data for the 
administrator is registered, such 
as immediately after purchase. 
•  When identical officer data 
is already registered for the 
administrator. 
Administrator Setup
When a PC application is running, 
this unit freezes in the live screen 
and disables Administrator Setup.
Operation Using the Remote 
Control Panel (separately sold)
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							Authentication
Since you are not an administrator, 
you cannot open this menu.
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If officer data is already registered for 
the administrator but is not identical, 
the following screen appears before 
the Menu automatically reappears. 
Obtain correct data from the 
administrator and repeat operations 
from Step 1 above.
Note:
Refer to “Setup” on pages 35 - 42 for 
information on the factory defaults.
Administrator Setup (continued) 
						

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Rec/Play
  PowerOff Time
Use this function to set the interval 
after which the Remote Control 
Panel and this unit will shut down 
after the ignition switch has been 
set to the LOCK (OFF) position.
 
Setting (min.): 
        0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 
180, AUTO
∗1
  Init Camera Select
Select the camera selected at power-on. 
1:     Color Camera connected to 
the [CAMERA1] connector
2:     
Commercially available camera 
connected to the [CAMERA2] 
connector
LAST:  See footnote.∗2 
  Init Audio2 In Select
Select the Audio2 sound input at 
power-on. 
INCAR :

Sound input through the 
[IN CAR MIC] connector
WMIC   :  Sound input through the 
[AUDIO IN 2] connector
LINK CAM :   Being linked with the 
change of camera, sound 
input changes.
∗3
LAST   :  See footnote.∗2
  PowerOn Rec
Use this function to set recording to 
start when this unit is turned on.
Setting : ON, OFF
  Loop Rec
Setting : OFF fixed
  Intermittent Rec
Use this function to record∗4 one 
video frame per second.
Setting : ON, OFF
Resolution/RecRate
Use this function to set the screen 
resolution and the recording rate.
Q-512kbps :
   320 × 240  512 kbps    30 fps
Q-1Mbps :
   320 × 240      1 Mbps  30 fps
F-1Mbps :
   720 × 480      1 Mbps  10 fps
F-2Mbps :
   720 × 480      2 Mbps  30 fps
Administrator Setup (continued)
∗1  When recorder operation is not controlled by a PC application: 
   Power is turned off immediately. Note, however, that power is not turned 
off while data is exported to a USB memory device, but is turned off after 
completion of data export. 
  When recorder operation is controlled by a PC application: 
   Power is turned off when control from a PC application is released, or when 
the PC card slot cover is opened.
∗2  Applies the setting in effect when power was last turned off. Unless power is 
turned off properly, the operating state may not be saved correctly.
∗3  
Changing to the [CAMERA1 (CAMERA2)]  connector input, sound comes from the 
[AUDIO IN 2 (IN CAR MIC)] connector input.
∗4  Normal recording records 10 or 30 video and audio frames per second. 
						

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  Rec Continue Time∗1
Use this function to set recording 
continue time for normal recording 
when a trigger is entered or when 
the [REC] button is pressed.
Setting (min.) :   
1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 
60, 90, CONTINUE
  PreRec Time (Video)∗2
Use this function to set how much of 
already stored video will be retained 
when a trigger is entered or the 
[REC] button is pressed.
Setting (sec.) : 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
  PreRec Time (Audio)∗2
Use this function to set how much of 
already stored audio will be retained 
when a trigger is entered or the 
[REC] button is pressed. However, 
the audio recording starts at the 
same time when the video pre-
recording starts, even if the PreRec 
Time (Audio) is set longer than the 
PreRec Time (Video).
Setting (sec.) : 
0, 3, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
  PostRec Time (Video)∗3
Use this function to set the time 
interval video recording will continue 
after the [STOP] button is pressed.
Setting (sec.) : 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
  PostRec Time (Audio)∗3
Use this function to set the time 
interval audio recording will continue 
after the [STOP] button is pressed. 
However, the audio recording ends 
at the same time when the video 
postrecording ends, even if the 
PostRec Time (Audio) is set longer 
than the PostRec Time (Video).
Setting (sec.) : 
0, 3, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90
  Rule of Filename
Use this function to set the rules for 
filenames generated during recording.
 
WT   :  World  time
LT   : Local time
  Init Audio2 Rec
Sets Audio2 recording when the 
power is turned ON.
ON       : recording is performed
OFF    : recording is not performed
LAST   :   See footnote.
∗4
  Init On Screen Type
Use this function to set On-Screen 
Display used when the power is on.
Setting :  AUTO, SIMPLE, DETAILS, 
LAST
∗4, OFF
Administrator Setup (continued)
∗1  Intermittent recording and programmed recording extended by Rec Continue 
Time do not stop. 
∗2  
Intermittent recording and programmed recording do not include prerecording time. 
∗3  If recording is stopped by Intermittent recording, programmed recording and 
Rec Continue Time, postrecording is not included.
∗4  Applies the setting in effect when power was last turned off. Unless power is 
turned off properly, the operating state may not be saved correctly. 
						

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Administrator Operations on the 
Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
  GPIO9 for Rec
Enables or disables output of 
recording status signals to GPIO9.
When enabled, a high level (output 
voltage 5 V) indicates recording is 
in progress.
Setting :  ENABLE, DISABLE
  GPIO9 for Error
Enables or disables output of recording 
error status signals to GPIO9.
 
When enabled, a high level (output 
voltage 5 V) and a low level (output 
voltage 0 V) change at high speed to 
indicate recording error status.
 
Setting :  ENABLE, DISABLE
  Init Audio Out (Play)
Use this function to set Audio Out 
used when the power is on. 
OFF   :  Audio1 and Audio2 are not 
output. 
1      : Audio1 is output
2      : Audio2 is output
BOTH :  Both Audio1  and Audio2  are 
output. 
LAST   :   See footnote.
∗
Administrator Setup (continued)
∗  Applies the setting in effect when power was last turned off. Unless power is 
turned off properly, the operating state may not be saved correctly.
  Play Mode
Use this function to turn all valid 
files starting in order from the oldest 
file on two P2 cards into a virtual file 
for playback. 
SINGLE :   Normal playback for playing 
back files one at a time.
RELAY :  Plays back multiple files as 
one single file without the 
need for further operation. 
Playback pauses upon 
reaching the end of the 
large virtual file (the most 
recently recorded file). 
Playback operation is 
the same as for normal 
playback.
Notes:
•  Slow playback of a virtual 
file that contains intermittent 
recording files will revert to normal 
playback speed at the start of a 
an intermittent recording file. 
Slow playback is not restored for 
subsequent normal recording files.
•  Quick replay starts playback 7 
seconds prior to current location.
•  A large virtual file consists of 
multiple files and video and sound 
may be momentarily interrupted in 
playback between files. 
						

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Administrator Setup (continued)
Skip Target
Use this function to set the skip 
location (the amount of time that is 
skipped) when the [Skip back] or [Skip 
forward] button is pressed.
  Trigger / Marker
 
Playback jumps to the trigger 
position (one per file) at which 
recording began, or to a bookmark 
position, whichever found earlier. 
However, no trigger position can 
exist in automatically divided files. 
Setting : YES, NO
  Head of File
Use this function to move to the 
beginning of a file during playback.
Setting : YES, NO
Notes:
•  When both [Trigger/Marker] and 
[Head of File] are set to “YES”, 
playback will restart from the first 
trigger or bookmark that appears or 
restarts from the beginning of the 
file. 
•  [Trigger/Marker] and [Head of File] 
cannot both be set to “NO”. 
Programed Rec
Use this function to set recording to start 
and stop every day or on a specified 
day of the week.
  Daily∗
Makes daily recordings from the set 
start time to the set stop time.
ON :  Start time and stop time can be set.–   : No setting is available.
Note:
When [Daily] is set to “ON”, the 
[Mon] to [Sun] field changes to “–” 
and no setting can be made. 
  Mon to Sun∗
Makes recordings from the set 
start time to the set stop time on a 
specified day of the week.
ON :  Start time and stop time can be set. 
A time for the next day can be set.
–   : No setting is available.
Notes:
•  The start time must be set to a 
time that comes at or later than 
the stop time for the previous day. 
•  
When the stop time is set to the 
same time as the start time or to a 
time prior to the start time, the stop 
time will be set for the next day.
 
•  Even at a time outside of the set 
start time and stop time period, 
recording will start if the recording 
start criteria are met, for example, 
when a recording trigger is input 
or the [REC] button is pressed. 
•  Programmed recording will start 
if the power is turned on in the 
period between the start time and 
stop time. 
•  If auto maintenance is performed 
during programmed recording, 
recording will be interrupted for 40 
to 50 seconds.
∗  The  field indicates the time period from start time to stop time. 
						

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Remote Control Panel (separately sold)
Date/Time
  TimeZone
Indicates time difference from world 
standard time. 
Hawaii    :  Hawaiian standard time
Yukon     :  Alaska standard time
Yukon DST :  Alaska daylight saving time
Pacific    :  Pacific standard time
Pacific DST :   Pacific daylight saving time
Mountain   :   Mountain standard time
Mountain DST :  Mountain daylight saving time
Central    :  Central standard time
Central DST :  Central daylight saving time
Eastern   :  Eastern standard time
Eastern DST :  Eastern daylight saving time
Atlantic   :  Atlantic standard time
Atlantic DST :  Atlantic daylight saving time
Asia Tokyo :   Japan standard time
  Style
Use this function to set a date format.ISO : YYYY-MM-DD
      HH : MM : SS
USA :  MM/DD/YYYY
      HH : MM : SS
  Date/Time
The “Set” button appears when 
[Date/Time] is used to change the 
date and time. Select the “Set” 
button and use the [
] button to 
confirm the entry. The “Set” button 
disappears upon confirmation. Use 
the [MENU] button, [CONTROL 
PANEL ON/OFF] button, [RETURN] 
button or the [LIVE/ARCHIVE] 
button to cancel.
Setting : Year/month/day 
         hour : minute : second
  Load Admin
Use this function to load administrator 
data from a USB memory device, 
overwriting any existing administrator 
data.
 
Registration
Administrator Setup (continued)
Note:
No administrator data is registered 
when shipped from the factory.
  List Admin
Use this function to view the IDs of 
administrators and officer names 
already registered in this unit. Use the 
[
,] buttons to go between pages.
  Load Officer
Use this function to load officer 
data from a USB memory device, 
overwriting any existing officer data.
 
Note:
No officer data is registered when 
shipped from the factory. 
  List Officer
Use this function to view the IDs of 
officers and officer names already 
registered in this unit. Use the [
,] 
buttons to go between pages.
Note:
Long IDs and officer names may not 
be displayed in full.
  Load Event Type
Use this function to load event types 
from a USB memory device, and 
delete any existing event types and 
update all event types.
 
Note:
The recorder contains no event 
types when shipped from the factory.
  List Event Type
Displays event types stored on the 
recorder. Use the [
,] buttons to 
go between pages.
Note:
Long event type character strings 
may not be displayed in full. 
						

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OSD
  OSD
Use this function to set whether the 
On-Screen Display appears on the 
screen and is included in record files.
Setting : ON, OFF
  Display Position
Use this function to set the display 
position for the On-Screen Display on 
the screen and in record files.
 
L-Upper     : Upper left 
R-Upper     : Upper right 
L-Bottom   :  Lower  left 
R-Bottom  : Lower right • In NONE mode
H       : High-edge trigger
L       : Low-edge trigger
SPEED :  Detects vehicle speed 
(GPIO8 only)
Notes:
•  When SPEED is selected, [Printable] 
becomes “–” and cannot be modified. 
No screen is displayed, either.
 
•  
Check the [Speedpulse] setting 
described on page 84 before selecting 
SPEED. Setting SPEED to ON using 
an incorrect [Speedpulse] setting will 
generate an abnormal trigger.
< Printable >
Assign characters to be used in the 
OSD display. 
Setting: A to Z, –, OFF (no display)
Note:
The value set by  appears 
when the state triggered by  
prevails. However, only when a value 
“B” is set for , the value set 
by  will appear during a high 
state.
 
Administrator Setup (continued)
Trigger
  GPIO
Use this function to turn GPIO on or off.
Setting : ON, OFF
  Trigger1 to 8
 < Action >
Enter actions for detection of trigger 
signals (GPIO1–8). Enter “NONE” 
for triggers that will not be used.
REC:       Record
STOP:      Stop
AUTOZOOM:  Automatically zooms 
in/out or pauses
CAM1:      Selects [CAMERA1] 
connector input
CAM2:      Selects [CAMERA2] 
connector input
CAM1REC:  Records video input to 
[CAMERA1] connector 
CAM2REC:  Records video input to 
[CAMERA2] connector 
CAM1LED:  
Changes the status 
setting (on/off) of the 
[REC] lamp on a Color 
Camera connected to the 
[CAMERA1] connector.
NONE:      No operation.
 < Detection >
Enter conditions for detection of 
trigger signals (GPIO1–8). Choice 
of detection method depends on the 
setting selected by .
•  
In REC, CAM1REC and CAM2REC 
modes
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
H       : High-edge trigger
L       : Low-edge trigger
B       : Both-edge trigger