Panasonic Memory Card Video Recording System AG-CPD10CRU Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save
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S0205N1035 -M
Printed in Japan
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Memory Card Video Recording System
ENGLISH
VQT0Q80-1
Model No.  AG- P
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. 
						

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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.
• The recorder and camera are designed for use and installation in a
vehicle. For example, the components may be mounted on the center
console, in the trunk, or attached to a sun visor using a fastening hole
or similar method.
• The recorder and camera installation must only be performed by a
professional installer.
• The rating plate is on the underside of the recorder.
indicates safety information.
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 – 20 A) having
UL Listing (see page 12). 
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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(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) D o  n o t  b lock 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4
Features ....................................................................................................6
Configuration and included accessories ..............................................6
Options .....................................................................................................6
Before use ................................................................................................6
Control reference guide ..........................................................................8
Connections ...........................................................................................12
P2 card insertion and removal .............................................................14
Recording and stopping .......................................................................16
Camera operation ..................................................................................19
LEDs and recorder status .....................................................................20
Notes on handling .................................................................................21
Factory default settings ........................................................................23
Connector signals .................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................32
GPL .........................................................................................................36
LGPL .......................................................................................................39
OpenSSL License ..................................................................................43
Blowfish License ...................................................................................44
DES License ...........................................................................................44
Specifications ........................................................................................45
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................47
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. 
						

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Features
Video recorder with long
recording capability
The recorder uses memory cards
identified by the P2 logo, such as
the separately available AJ-
P2C002SG. (This type of card is
called a P2 card in this manual.)
For example, when two 4-gigabyte
P2 cards are inserted, available
recording time is up to 32 hours at
the 512 kbps rate setting.
Wide-angle, high-sensitivity
camera with IR function
The IR capable camera improves
the quality of images recorded at
night. The wide angle lens ensures
that a wider area is covered.
File recording
Video and audio files are recorded
on the P2 card using a compressed
format (MPEG4 and G.726). 
In addition, meta data such as
recording date and time, recording
trigger and other information can
also be recorded.
File playback and archiving
Recorded files can be played back
on a desktop computer. 
Recorded files can also be
uploaded to an archival server via a
LAN based network. (A specified
application software running on a
computer is required.)
Configuration and included accessories
This product consists of a recorder, camera, and the following accessories.
Power cable .......................................1
Camera cable ....................................1
External trigger cable .........................1
LAN cable (crossing type)..................1
Wide conversion lens 
(installed on the recorder) ..................1
P2 card (4 GB) AJ-P2C004HG ..........1USB 2.0/LAN adapter
(including driver CD) ..........................1
Camera mount ...................................1
Key.....................................................1
Recorder mount adapter
(installed on the recorder) ..................2
P2 card (2 GB) AJ-P2C002SG P2 card (4 GB) AJ-P2C004HG
Set the internal clock
Before using the recorder for the
first time or after reconnecting it to
the power supply, check that the
power cable is connected correctly
and then use the Toughbook-
Arbitrator Front End Software to set
the date, time, and time zone of the
internal clock.
Exclusion of liability
Panasonic does not accept liability
for any problems related directly or
indirectly to data loss or failure to
record video data, audio data, or
meta data, that may be due to a
malfunction of recorder, camera, or
P2 card.
Options
Before use 
						

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Before use(continued)
Be sure to perform a trial
recording
Before any important recording
application, be sure to first test the
system to confirm that video and
sound are recorded properly.
Checking the correct settings is
especially important when using the
“backlight compensation” and “IR
enabled night recording” functions.
Use with specified application
Use only the specified application
software for recorder and camera
setup and control. This application
software runs on a computer and
allows recorder and camera setup
and control via a network
connection. For information on how
to obtain the application software,
consult the supplier of this product.
In this manual, the application
software is referred to as the
“Toughbook-Arbitrator Front End
Software”.
Finding related information
In this manual, the format “see page
00” is used to indicate pages with
relevant information.
Compatible memory cards
Only P2 cards identified by the P2
logo can be used with the recorder.
Never remove the P2 card
while it is being accessed
In some rare cases, the P2 card slot
may become inoperative. When this
is detected, the recorder
automatically restarts itself.
Before disconnecting the
power cable, make sure that
recorder shutdown was
performed properly
Never disconnect the power cable while
• 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.
·A P2 card is removed during
recording. 
• This product is licensed under the
MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-
commercial 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/
the recorder is operating. In particular, if
the power cable is disconnected during
recording, P2 card managing
information and data setting information
may be lost or damaged. If the P2 card
managing information has been
damaged and files can no longer be
read properly, you should format the P2
card. This must be performed in a
computer where the P2 card driver has
been installed. 
						

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Control reference guide
Recorder 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 LED
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 (see page 20), the LED
starts to flash.
READY LED
Lights up when recording is
possible on a P2 card inserted in a
P2 card slot (see page 20).
BUSY LED
Lights up or flashes while a P2 card
is accessed (recording or playback;
see page 20).
Lock
Serves to lock and unlock the cover
of the P2 card slots.
Cover
Protects the P2 card slots. 
						

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Control reference guide(continued)
Recorder rear panel
VIDEO IN connector
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal input.
VIDEO OUT connector
(Pin jack)
This is a composite signal output.
The signal from the camera cable
connector or the VIDEO IN
connector can be supplied here. For
information on how to select the
signal, see the documentation of the
Toughbook-Arbitrator Front End
Software.
AUDIO IN 1, 2 connectors
(Pin jack)
These are line level signal inputs.
The output signals of audio
components can be connected
here. For details on the connection,
see the installation manual.
MIC IN connector  (Pin jack)
This is a microphone level signal
input. For details on the connection,
see the installation manual.
Cable clamp
This clamp can be used to fasten
the video cable, audio cable,
camera cable, and power cable.
LAN port
This port allows a 100BASE-TX
connection to a computer. Use the
supplied LAN cable.
Camera cable connector
Use the supplied camera cable to
connect the camera to the supplied
recorder.
GPIO/SERIAL connector
This connector serves as a
combined trigger signal input (8
lines), record tally output (1 line),
and serial port.
DC IN connector
This is the power supply connector.
Note:
Do not disconnect the power cable
while the recorder is operating. In
particular, if the power supply is
interrupted during recording, P2
card managing information and data
setting information may be lost or
damaged. 
						

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Control reference guide(continued)
Recorder mount adapter
55
55
187.4(7-3/8 )
(2-5/32 ) (2-5/32 )
30 (1-5/32 )
Trunk mounting holes
These holes are used to mount the
recorder in the trunk.
For details, see the installation
manual.
Spaces for center console
mounting holes
In these spaces the holes can be
made to mount the recorder on the
center console.
For details, see the installation
manual.