2.4.2 Configure the settings relating to the SD memory card [SD memory card]
Click the [SD memory card] tab on the “Basic” page. (→2.2.1 How to display the setup menu, 2.2.2 How to operate the setup menu)
The settings relating to the SD memory card can be configured on this page.
Operating mode
[SD memory card]
Select “Use” or “Not use” to determine whether or not to use the SD memory card.
Default: Use
[Audio recording]
Select whether or not to save audio data when saving video data in MP4 format.
Off: Does not save audio data to videos (MP4 format).
On: Saves audio data to videos (MP4 format).
Default: Off
[Remaining capacity notification]
When the E-mail notification function or the Panasonic alarm protocol function is used to provide notification of the remaining capacity of the SD memory card, select a level to be notified at from the following.
50%/ 20%/ 10%/ 5%/ 2%
Default: 50%
Note
Notification will be provided each time the remaining capacity goes below each of the specified values.
For example, notification will be provided each time the remaining capacity reaches 50%, 20%, 10%, 5% and 2% when “50%” is selected. Notification may not always be made at the very moment when the remaining capacity of the SD memory card has reached each value.
[Overwrite]
Determine whether or not to overwrite when the remaining capacity of the SD memory card becomes insufficient.
On: Overwrites when the remaining capacity of the SD memory card becomes insufficient. (The oldest image is the first to be overwritten.)
Off: Stops saving images on the SD memory card when the SD memory card becomes full.
Default: Off
IMPORTANT
Select “Not use” when operating without an SD memory card.
When an SD memory card is inserted when “Use” is selected, data will be saved in accordance with the setting of “Save trigger”.
After inserting the SD memory card, it is necessary to select “Use” to use the SD memory card.
When the image refresh interval is short, notification/recording timing or interval may become incorrect. Notification/recording may also not be performed correctly as configured when multiple users are receiving images. In this case, set the refresh interval longer.
There are limited times to overwrite on an SD memory card. When having a high frequency of overwriting, the lifetime of the SD memory card may become shorter.
A lifetime of an SD memory card should be influenced by the number of the image files stored and log savings on the SD memory card. Selecting smaller value for “Max bit rate (per client)*” of the stream to be recorded can reduce the number of files that can be stored on the SD memory card.
If the data writing speed goes down after data is repeatedly written on an SD memory card, we recommend replacing the SD memory card.
When the setting is changed from “Off” to “On”, if the remaining capacity of the SD memory card is low, old images may be deleted in order to prepare to save new images.
SD memory card security
[Additional info for detecting alteration]
Select whether or not to add information to enable detection when the data in the SD memory card is altered.
Alteration detection supports video data (MP4 format) only and can be checked using exclusive software.
For further information about exclusive software for alteration detection and how to use it, refer to our website below.
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to additional info for detecting alteration. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.4.3 Configure the settings relating to alteration detection [Alteration detection])
[SD memory card password lock]
Configure a password for the SD memory card. When configuring a password, devices other than the camera will be unable to write to or read the SD memory card. If the SD memory card is stolen or lost, the risk of recorded data being leaked can be reduced.
[Set]
When an SD memory card with no configured password is inserted, a password can be configured using the [Set] button.
[Password]/[Retype password]
Enter the password.
Available number of characters: 4 - 16 characters
Unavailable characters: " &
Default: None (blank)
[Remove]
When an SD memory card with a configured password is inserted, the password can be removed using the [Remove] button.
[Password]
Enter the password.
Available number of characters: 4 - 16 characters
Unavailable characters: " &
[Change]
When an SD memory card with a configured password is inserted, the password can be changed using the [Change] button.
[Old password]/[New password]/[Retype new password]
Enter the password.
Available number of characters: 4 - 16 characters
Unavailable characters: " &
[Status]
Display the configuration status of the password lock.
Lock: A password is configured on the SD memory card, and the lock function is enabled.
Unlock: The lock function is disabled.
Also display the password configuration status of SD memory card respectively.
Password is set.: The password is configured correctly.
Error(Unsupported SD memory card): A card that does not support password lock is inserted. Check that an SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card is inserted.
Error(Password mismatch): The SD memory card cannot be used because the password configured for the SD memory card and the password configured for the camera do not match. Check that the passwords are correct.
Error(Undefined error): Displayed when the SD memory card is formatting, locked (write-protected), or when an error occurs in the SD memory card. Check the SD memory card.
Note
The password lock function supports only SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards.
If you will use the SD memory card on a device other than the camera with password lock configured, remove the password using the password lock remove button before removing the SD memory card.
The password cannot be removed on devices (such as PCs) other than the camera.
When the “Status” of “SD memory card password lock” is “Lock”, if an SD memory card with noconfigured password is inserted, the password is automatically configured to the SD memory card.
IMPORTANT
If you forget the configured password, the password cannot be removed. The SD memory card with the configured password will become unusable, so manage passwords with great care.
If you forget the configured password and you want to replace the SD memory card with a new one, perform one of the following step to set the “Status” of “SD memory card password lock” to “Unlock” before replacing the SD memory card.
Use the password lock remove button to enter a password and then press the [Set] button. In this case, even if you enter an incorrect password, the “Status” will change to “Unlock”.
Initialize settings from the “Maintenance” page.
Recording stream 1
[Recording format]
Select the type of image data to be recorded on the SD memory card.
Off: Does not record data.
Stream(1) Cam. 1 to Cam. 4: Records video data (Stream(1)) in the MP4 video encoding format. The data is recorded in accordance with the settings of “Stream(1)” on the [Image] tab of the “Image/Audio” page or “Image” page .
Stream(2) Cam. 1 to Cam. 4: Records video data (Stream(2)) in the MP4 video encoding format. The data is recorded in accordance with the settings of “Stream(2)” on the [Image] tab of the “Image/Audio” page or “Image” page .
Default: Off
IMPORTANT
If using an SD memory card whose speed is other than the SD Speed Class 10, set the maximum bit rate of “Stream(1)” and “Stream(2)” selected in “Recording format” to 1536 Mbps.
If using an SD memory card whose speed is SD Speed Class 10, set the maximum bit rate of “Stream(1)” and “Stream(2)” selected in “Recording format” to 4096 Mbps.
For SD memory cards with an SD Speed Class 10, use a card that supports UHS-I.
(Ultra High Speed-I)
When recording the stream of 3840×2160 image capture size, other than the SD Speed Class 10 cannot be used.
Note
When “Stream(1)” is selected, the settings for “Stream(1)” on the [Image] tab of the “Image/Audio” page or “Image” page will be changed to the settings for “Stream(1) & recording”.
When “Stream(2)” is selected, the settings for “Stream(2)” on the [Image] tab of the “Image/Audio” page or “Image” page will be changed to the settings for “Stream(2) & recording”.
When “Stream(1)” or “Stream(2)” is selected for “Recording format”, the settings of the following functions may be corrected.
When “VBR” is selected for “Transmission priority”, “Frame rate” is set.
When “2s”, “3s”, “4s” or “5s” is selected for “Refresh interval”, “1s” is set.
The name of the saved file will be given automatically.
When “Stream(1)” or “Stream(2)” is selected for “Recording format”, the number of users that can access the camera may be reduced.
When “On” is selected for “Additional info for detecting alteration”, the maximum value of the available bit rate for “Stream” will be limited.
[Save trigger]
Select a trigger to save images on the SD memory card from the following.
Alarm input: Saves images at an alarm occurrence.
Manual: Saves images manually.
Schedule: Saves images in accordance with the settings for “Schedule” (→2.9 Configure the settings relating to the schedules [Schedule]).
Default: Manual
If you have selected “Alarm input” in the [Save trigger], you can select the alarm type from the following:
Terminal 1 : Save the image when an alarm occurs in Terminal 1.
Terminal 2 : Save the image when an alarm occurs in Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 : Save the image when an alarm occurs in Terminal 3.
VMD: Save the image when motion detection occurs.
Command alarm: Save the image when a command alarm is entered.
Note
To enable alarms to occur, alarm settings must be configured in advance on the [Alarm] tab.
Stream recording(Alarm)
This setting is only available when “Stream(1)” or “Stream(2)”, is selected for “Recording format” of the SD memory card, and “Alarm input” is selected for “Save trigger”.
[Pre alarm (recording) duration]
Determine whether or not to perform the pre alarm recording. Set the duration to save image data on the SD memory card.
Off/ 1s/ 2s/ 3s/ 4s/ 5s/ 8s/ 10s/ 15s/ 20s/ 25s/ 30s/ 40s/ 50s/ 60s/ 90s/ 120s
Default: Off
Note
The available values change depending on the bit rate and image capture size for “Stream” selected for recording. As the selected bit rate increases, the available maximum value for the pre alarm duration decreases.
[Post alarm (recording) duration]
Set the duration to save image data on the SD memory card after an alarm occurrence.
10s/ 20s/ 30s/ 40s/ 50s/ 60s/ 120s/ 180s/ 240s/ 300s
Default: 30s
* The actual recording time may sometimes be longer than the duration selected for this setting.
SD memory card information
[Remaining capacity]
Total capacity and remaining capacity of the SD memory card will be displayed.
Depending on the status of the SD memory card, the size indications will differ as follows.
Indication
Description
----------MB/----------MB
No SD memory card is inserted. Failed to obtain available capacity due to error, etc.
**********MB/**********MB
The SD memory card is unformatted, or locked (write-protected).
##########MB/##########MB
The SD memory card password lock cannot be unlocked.
Note
When “Off” is selected for “Overwrite” and the available size of the SD memory card is “0 MB”, images will not be saved on the SD memory card. When the notification function is on, a notification will be sent to the registered addresses and destinations of the Panasonic alarm protocol when the SD memory card becomes full. (→2.6.4.1 Configure settings relating to alarm E-mail notifications, 2.6.7 Configuration of the settings relating to alarm notification [Notification])
[Format]
To format the SD memory card, click the [Execute] button.
IMPORTANT
Before formatting the SD memory card, it is necessary to select “Use” for “SD memory card” on the [SD memory card] tab of the “Basic” page (→2.4.2 Configure the settings relating to the SD memory card [SD memory card]).
Use the SD memory card after formatting it using the [SD memory card] tab. If using the SD memory card that has not been formatted on the [SD memory card] tab, the following functions may not work correctly.
Save/obtain alarm images
Save/obtain images saved manually
Save/obtain images in accordance with the schedule settings
Save/obtain the alarm logs, the manual/schedule logs, and the system logs
Play/download images on the SD memory card
When an SD memory card is formatted while another user is in operation, the operation will be canceled.
It is impossible to access the SD memory card during the process of formatting.
All data saved on the SD memory card will be deleted when the SD memory card is formatted.
Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of formatting.
After formatting the SD memory card, available size may be smaller than the total size since the default directory is automatically created in the SD memory card.
For information on compatible SD memory cards (option), refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to our website (https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/ <Control No.:C0107>) for latest information about the compatible SD memory cards.
When repeatedly recording images on an SD memory card using the auto overwrite function, make sure to use an SD memory card with high reliability and durability.
Use the SD memory card that complies with UHS-1(Ultra High Speed-1) in the case of SD Speed Class10.
SD memory card images
[Access img.]
Images on the SD memory card can be obtained. Click the [Execute] button. Refer to 2.4.5 Access copy images saved on the SD memory card onto the PC [SD memory card images] for how to access images.