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Operating Instructions
Wireless Camera
Monitoring System
Model No. BL-WV10A
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Main Features Camera Image Monitoring Simply connect the BL-WV10A to your Panasonic home network cameras (sold separately) and to your TV, and you'll be able to view camera images conveniently on your TV. Wireless cameras such as the BL-C30A can be connected as well, meaning you won't have to worry about running cables from the BL-WV10A to each camera. Pan/Tilt Feature Aim the camera wherever you want by simply pressing the navigator keys on the included remote control. Sensor Alert Feature
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Quick Setup Configuration is quick and easy with the BL-WV10A's Quick Setup feature–connect your cameras to the BL-WV10A and Quick Setup will handle the rest. Recommended Accessories (sold separately) Compatible router: • Panasonic BB-HGW700A Network Camera Management System Compatible Network Cameras: • Panasonic BL-C10A, BL-C30A (firmware version 1.22 or higher) • HCM series (firmware version 1.08 or higher, however, some features cannot be used; see page 4 for more information on compatibi
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Camera Compatibility The following HCM series camera features are not supported by the BL-WV10A. • Zoom • Listen • Focus • Talk • Click to Center Control • View Buffered Image Page *1 • External Output Control •IPsec • External Sensor *1 The BL-WV10A is not compatible with IPsec. To use an HCM series camera with the BL-WV10A, make sure the camera's IPsec feature is disabled. In order to use the following HCM series camera features with the BL-WV10A, set the access settings for the general user
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Protect the AC adaptor cord and AC cord from bein
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Notice Regarding Battery Safety 1. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed. If electrolyte comes in contact with the eyes, flush eyes with water. 2. Do not mix old and new batteries. 3. Do not heat or expose to flame. 4. Do not take apart or short circuit. 5. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. 6. Remove if the remote control
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FCC and Other Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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FCC RF Exposure Warning: • To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in uncontrolled environment: • This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm (8 inches) spacing must be provided between antenna and all person's body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Medical Consult the
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Table of Contents 1 Names and Locations................................................. 12 1.1 Main Unit ......................................................................................12 1.2 Remote Control ............................................................................15 2 Connecting Cameras.................................................. 20 2.1 Local and Remote Cameras.........................................................22 2.2 Connecting Cameras Directly to the BL-WV1
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4 Recording Images .......................................................71 4.1 SD Memory Cards....................................................................... 72 4.2 Standard Recording..................................................................... 75 4.3 Snapshot Recording .................................................................... 75 4.4 Timer Recording .......................................................................... 76 4.4.1 Setup for Timer Recording..........
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8.4 Displaying Information While Recording.....................................127 8.5 Temporarily Disconnecting a Camera.........................................129 8.6 When Two Events Occur Simultaneously ...................................130 9 Resetting the BL-WV10A.......................................... 131 10 Adding Cameras ....................................................... 132 11 Changing the Camera's User Name........................ 134 12 Default Settings for the BL-WV10A......
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1 Names and Locations 1Table of Contents 1 Names and Locations 1.1 Main Unit Front Panel (2) (6) (8) (1) (3)(4)(5) (7) 1. SD Memory Card port (see page 72) 2. Timer/Busy indicator (see page 13) 3. Power indicator (see page 13) 4. Alert indicator (see page 13) 5. Sensor indicator (see page 13) 6. LAN indicators (see page 13) 7. Wireless indicator (see page 13) 8. Remote control sensor (see page 16) Rear Panel (2) (3) (6) (1) (4) (5) 1. DC IN jack (see page 23 or page 32) 2. Video output port (see
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1 Names and Locations Indicators The indicators display the status of the BL-WV10A and network conditions. During Quick Setup Indicator Color Description Power Amber (flashing) Unit is in Quick Setup mode. Wireless Green Quick Setup for a camera is in progress, or Quick Setup has been completed for the BB-HGW700A. Green (flashing) Quick Setup has been completed for a camera. During Normal Operation Indicator Color Description Timer/Busy Green Timer/Sensor recording has been set. Turn off by
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1 Names and Locations Indicator Color Description Sensor Amber The sensor is on. Amber (flashing) The indicator will flash every 0.5 seconds when a camera’s built-in sensor is triggered. After detection, the indicator will flash every second. To turn off the indicator, see page 69. Off The sensor is off. LAN 1–4 Green The unit is connected to wired cameras or to a router. Wireless Green The unit is connected to wireless cameras. 14
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1 Names and Locations 1.2 Remote Control (1) (8) (9) (10) (11) (2) (3) (4) (5) (12) (13) (6) (7) (14) 1. [POWER] and [INPUT]: You can program the remote control to turn your TV on and off when the [POWER] button is pressed, and to change the TV's video input. You must first program your TV's manufacturer code (see page page 18). 2. [MENU]: Press while monitoring a camera to display the [MENU] screen. 3. Number keys: Depending on the current screen, used to enter numbers and text, or aim the c
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1 Names and Locations 9. Navigator keys: Used to select on-screen items or aim the camera in a different direction. 10. [ENTER]: Depending on the current screen, selects the highlighted setting or item, saves the current setting, or aims the camera at the home position (see page 59). 11. [RETURN] Returns to the previous or menu. 12. [ALERT]: Turns the buzzer on and off. The buzzer can be used to alert you to camera sensor detection. 13. [REC]: Press while monitoring a camera to record a movi
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1 Names and Locations Note • Do not place anything between the remote control sensor and the remote control. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or powerful inverter- type fluorescent light. • Should dust or grime accumulate on the remote control sensor and/or the remote control transmitter, the effective range will be shortened. • To clean, wipe the remote control sensor and transmitter with a clean dry cloth. • If the BL-WV10A is placed in a cabinet, the thickness an
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1 Names and Locations Programming the remote control The remote control can be used to turn a television on and off, and to switch the television’s video input selection. If your television is not a Panasonic television, you can set the manufacturer’s code for the remote control. While holding down [POWER], enter the 2-digit code found in the chart below that corresponds to your TV. Release [POWER] after you have entered the code. Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer 01 Panasonic 10 Sanyo 02 Q
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1 Names and Locations • Some manufacturers have multiple codes. If the code you entered does not work, please select one of the other codes for that manufacturer. • If the television’s manufacturer is not listed above, please use the remote control supplied with the television. • If the batteries are removed from the remote control for thirty minutes or longer, the remote control setting will be reset and you will need to enter the manufacturer’s code again. Using the remote control Below is
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2 Connecting Cameras 2 Connecting Cameras Up to 8 cameras can be registered to the BL-WV10A. To use the BL-WV10A, you will need to configure the network settings for the BL- WV10A as well as store the user names and passwords for cameras connected to the BL-WV10A. This can be done automatically using Quick Setup. Quick Setup can be done in one of 3 different ways, depending on how the cameras are connected. Connecting cameras directly to the BL-WV10A BL-WV10A TV To connect cameras directly to
