Panasonic Memory Card Video Recording System AG-CPD10CRU Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
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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...

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...

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4
Features ....................................................................................................6
Configuration and included accessories ..............................................6
Options .....................................................................................................6
Before use...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Control reference guide(continued)
Recorder mount adapter
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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.