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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM
Getting Started
Wireless Camera
Monitoring System
Model No. BL-WV10
This document will help you install and configure the BL-WV10 Wireless Camera
Monitoring System and your Network Cameras (sold separately).
Included Items
Confirm that the following items are included in the product box.
BL-WV10 AC adaptor AC cord Ethernet cable
Order No.: Order No.: Order No.:
PQLV202X PFJA02A006Z PQJA10138Z
Cord Length: Cord Length: Cord Lengt
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 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 am
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of c
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 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 atte
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 3. Place cameras and this product at least 2 m away from radios. Do not connect cameras and this product to a power outlet used by a radio. Notice Regarding the Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor Certain Panasonic Network Cameras, such as the BL-C10 and BL-C30, feature a pyroelectric infrared sensor. This sensor detects temperature differences based on the infrared rays naturally emitted by human or animal bodi
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started Compatible Network Cameras (sold separately) The following cameras are compatible with the BL-WV10, however, certain camera features cannot be used. See “Camera Compatibility” on page 5 of the Operating Instructions for more information. Panasonic C series Network Cameras (BL-C10: firmware version 1.24 or higher; All other: 1.30 or higher) Panasonic HCM series Network Cameras (firmware version 1.30 or higher
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started Table of Contents 1 Setup..............................................................................8 1.1 Using the Remote Control ..............................................................8 1.1.1 Preparing the Remote Control ...................................................................8 1.1.2 Basic Remote Control Operation ...............................................................8 1.2 Set
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1Table of Contents 1Setup 1.1 Using the Remote Control 1.1.1 Preparing the Remote Control The remote control included with the BL-WV10 is required for most operations. Insert the included batteries as shown below. While pulling the cover Insert the batteries, Align the cover and toward you, lift it up. positioning the and press down until it poles as indicated. snaps into place. 1.1.2 Basic Remote Control
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1.2 Setup Overview The following steps briefly describe the setup procedure required before you can use the BL-WV10 to view camera images. Detailed procedures can be found in this document. 1. Insert the batteries in the remote control. 2. Connect the BL-WV10 to your TV. 3. Use the BL-WV10’s Easy Network Setup utility to configure the BL-WV10. 4. Connect the cameras to the BL-WV10 and/or router. 5. Use the
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1.3 When Using a Router Before connecting your cameras to the BL-WV10, make sure that each camera’s firmware version meets the requirements noted on page 6. If necessary, refer to the operating instructions included with the camera and update the firmware. Note Make sure your router’s DHCP feature is turned on. Refer to the operating instructions included with your router for more information. If you are usi
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 7. Turn on the BL-WV10 by connecting the DC cord to the unit. The startup screen appears on the TV screen. You are now ready to use the BL-WV10’s Easy Network Setup utility to configure the BL-WV10 (see page 11). 1.3.2 Easy Network Setup (When Using a Router) After the BL-WV10 starts up for the first time, the [Easy Network Setup] screen is displayed. Here you can set the administrator user name and pas
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 8. Select [Next], then press ENTER. 9. When the following screen is displayed, select [Yes], then press ENTER to use the BL-WV10’s Quick Setup utility to configure the cameras (see page 12). 1.3.3 Quick Setup (When Using a Router) To use the BL-WV10 with your cameras and a router, you will need to configure the BL-WV10 and each device. The BL-WV10’s Quick Setup utility can help you configure the devices easily.
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started To configure a wireless camera with a wired/wireless switch, such as the BL-C30, set the switch to WIRED during Quick Setup. 3. Connect the camera to the power outlet. Rear panel of LAN jacks BL-WV10 Rear panel Ethernet cable of camera To power outlet Router Bottom of BL-C30 4. Wait while the Quick Setup utility restarts, configures, and registers the camera. When the camera has been configured and re
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 5. To register another camera, connect the camera to one of the LAN jacks of the BL-WV10 or the router, then turn the camera on by connecting it to the power outlet. 6. When you have finished registering all cameras, set the BL-WV10’s mode switch to NORMAL, disconnect the DC cord from the rear of the unit, reconnect the DC cord, then continue from “Viewing Camera Images” on page 19. If images can be viewed fro
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1.4 When Not Using a Router Before connecting your cameras to the BL-WV10, make sure that each camera’s firmware version meets the requirements noted on page 6. If necessary, refer to the operating instructions included with the camera and update the firmware. 1.4.1 Initial Connections (When Not Using a Router) Video output terminal LAN jacks DC IN jack Rear panel of BL-WV10 AC adaptor (included) To pow
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1.4.2 Easy Network Setup (When Not Using a Router) After the BL-WV10 starts up for the first time, the [Easy Network Setup] screen is displayed. Here you can set the administrator user name and password. 1. Confirm that the [Easy Network Setup] screen is displayed. 2. Use the navigator keys to select [User Name], then press ENTER. 3. Enter the administrator user name (6 or more characters and/or digits), then pre
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 1.4.3 Quick Setup (When Not Using a Router) To use the BL-WV10 with your cameras, you will need to configure the BL-WV10 and your cameras. The BL-WV10’s Quick Setup utility can help you configure the devices easily. 1. Wait while the Quick Setup utility scans for network settings. When the BL-WV10 has been configured, [Finished] is displayed and the buzzer sounds. With this connection setup, it is no
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started 3. Connect the camera to the power outlet. Rear panel of LAN jacks BL-WV10 Rear panel Ethernet cable of camera To power outlet Bottom of BL-C30 4. Wait while the Quick Setup utility restarts, configures, and registers the camera. When the camera has been configured and registered, [Finished] is displayed next to the camera name ([CAM1], for example) and the buzzer sounds. If [This camera’s firmware is out of
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English BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started reconnect the DC cord, then continue from “Viewing Camera Images” on page 19. If images can be viewed from all cameras, disconnect devices as necessary and place them where you plan to use them. 1.5 Viewing Camera Images To start up the BL-WV10 to view camera images, make sure the mode switch on the rear of the unit is set to NORMAL and turn on the BL-WV10. The startup screen appears. If the [Date and T
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BL-WV10_GS-en.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 25, 2006 5:18 PM Getting Started Note If the camera’s color night view mode is turned on, the image refresh rate and overall image quality may decrease. As a result, objects may not be displayed properly. In low-light environments, images may be out of focus when using the pan/tilt feature or when the subject is moving. We recommend brightening the subject or disabling color night view mode. 1.5.1 If the Camera Image Does Not Appear If the i
