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.
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.
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 compatibility).
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 • External Output Control • IPsec*1 • 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6.
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. 3. 4. 5. 6. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not take apart or short circuit. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
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.
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.
Table of Contents 1 Names and Locations................................................. 12 1.1 Main Unit ......................................................................................12 1.2 Remote Control ............................................................................15 2 2.1 Connecting Cameras.................................................. 20 Local and Remote Cameras .........................................................22 2.
4 4.1 SD Memory Cards ....................................................................... 72 4.2 Standard Recording..................................................................... 75 4.3 Snapshot Recording .................................................................... 75 4.4 Timer Recording .......................................................................... 76 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 Setup for Timer Recording .......................................................................
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 ........
1 Names and Locations 1 1Table of Contents 1.1 Names and Locations Main Unit Front Panel (2) (1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (6) (3) (4) (5) (8) (7) SD Memory Card port (see page 72) Timer/Busy indicator (see page 13) Power indicator (see page 13) Alert indicator (see page 13) Sensor indicator (see page 13) LAN indicators (see page 13) Wireless indicator (see page 13) Remote control sensor (see page 16 Rear Panel (2) (1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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.
1 Names and Locations Indicator Sensor 14 Color Description 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.
1 1.2 Names and Locations Remote Control (1) (8) (9) (10) (2) (11) (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.
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 movie. 14.
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 invertertype 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.
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.
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.
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 BLWV10A 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.
2 Connecting Cameras Connecting cameras using a router Internet Router PC BL-WV10A TV To connect to a router, see page 42. Note • The only wireless router that can be used with the BL-WV10A is the Panasonic BB-HGW700A. All other routers require a wired connection.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.1 Local and Remote Cameras Cameras accessed by the BL-WV10A are referred to as either “local” or “remote” cameras, based on the way in which they are configured. Local cameras allow you to not only monitor images, but can be used in conjunction with the various features of the BL-WV10A. Remote cameras, such as cameras accessed over the Internet, can be monitored, but certain BL-WV10A features may not be available with remote cameras.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.2 Connecting Cameras Directly to the BLWV10A Below is an overview of the procedure for configuring cameras with the Quick Setup feature for cameras connected directly to the BL-WV10A. 2.2.1 Connection Overview 1. Connect the BL-WV10A to a television (see page 23) and turn on the BLWV10A. • The [Basic Setup] screen appears. 2. Run Quick Setup (see page 26). 3. Confirm that the camera images can be viewed with the BL-WV10A (see page 28). 4.
2 Connecting Cameras 3. Switch the television input mode to video. DC IN jack Mode switch To power outlet (AC 110 V) DC plug AC cord AC adaptor 4. Confirm that the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A is set to [SETUP]. 5. Insert the DC plug from the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack in the BL-WV10A. 6. Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor and plug it in. • Note • 24 The [Basic Setup] screen will appear on the television.
2 Connecting Cameras 7. Select [Finished] and press [ENTER]. • The confirmation screen will appear. 8. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER]. • Note • Quick Setup will start. Changing the IP address in the Shared Camera Settings Screen will prevent a camera from being registered as a local camera during Quick Setup. We recommend leaving the IP address at its default value.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.2.3 Quick Setup Once basic setup is complete, Quick Setup will automatically launch for network and wireless settings. Setup will be complete in approximately 2 minutes. • Once registration is complete, [Finished] will be displayed, the buzzer will sound, and the wireless indicator will turn green. fif Upon completion of Quick Setup for network and wireless settings, [Finished] will be displayed. 1.
2 Connecting Cameras Note • • • • • If a user name and password has already been established for a camera, Quick Setup will be unable to replace that data with the user name and password for the BL-WV10A. To register the camera as a local camera, reset the camera by pressing its FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button before connecting it. Quick Setup can take place within 20 minutes after the camera is turned on.
2 Connecting Cameras • Cameras must be connected and configured by Quick Setup one at a time. LAN jacks Rear panel of BL-WV10A Ethernet cable (included) Rear panel of camera 4. Once all of the cameras have been registered as in step 3, turn the BLWV10A off. 2.2.4 Confirming the Camera Image 1. Connect all cameras registered during Quick Setup and turn them all on.
2 Connecting Cameras 2. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it on. • After the startup screen, the camera monitoring screen will appear. Note • • • • • As the cameras start up, those registered in camera list 1 will display a monitoring image. If multiple cameras were registered, confirm that monitoring images for all of the cameras registered in the multi-camera screen (see page 64) are displayed.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.2.5 Placing Cameras Place cameras after confirming the camera image (see page 28). 1. Disconnect the cameras and place them where you wish to use them. • Refer to page 6 in this manual as well as the Operating Instructions included with the camera for proper placement. 2. Connect all wired cameras to the BL-WV10A. 3. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it on. 4. Turn on the cameras. 5. Confirm that each camera can be accessed by the BL-WV10A.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.3 Connecting Cameras Using an Optional BBHGW700A Note about connecting a BB-HGW700A • Before registering existing cameras connected to the BB-HGW700A to the BLWV10A, make sure the cameras can be accessed with your computer. You may also set the cameras to be accessible over the Internet if so desired. Refer to the Operating Instructions included with your cameras and BB-HGW700A for more information.
2 Connecting Cameras 4. Confirm the camera image (see page 38) 5. Place the BB-HGW700A and the cameras (see page 41) 2.3.2 Television and BB-HGW700A Connection 1. Connect the video cable from the BL-WV10A video output port to the television’s video input (yellow) jack. To external video input of TV Video output port Rear panel of BL-WV10A TV Video cable 2. Connect the Ethernet cable supplied with the BB-HGW700A to any of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A and turn on the BB-HGW700A.
2 Connecting Cameras 7. Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor and plug it in. DC IN jack To power outlet (AC 110 V) DC plug AC cord AC adaptor BB-HGW700A • Note • The [Basic Setup] screen will appear on the television. Once Quick Setup is completed, the [Basic Setup] screen will not appear again. Settings can be confirmed and changed from the [Setup] Menu (page 95).
2 Connecting Cameras 2.3.3 Setting the User Name and Password If there is no need to change any settings, proceed to steps 7 and 8 to complete the Basic Setup. Note • • If the cameras are set to their default settings, user names and passwords will be automatically assigned without a need for you to set the administrator name and password. Images from cameras for which the user names and passwords are not equal to the administrator name and password, however, will not be visible with a computer.
2 Connecting Cameras 5. Enter the password and press [ENTER]. 6. Press [RETURN]. • You will return to the [Basic Setup] screen. 7. Select [Finished] and press [ENTER]. • The confirmation screen will appear. 8. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER]. • Note • 2.3.4 Quick Setup will start. The administrator name and password must be between 6 and 15 alphanumeric characters in length. The following characters cannot be used: " < > : &.
2 Connecting Cameras 1. Connect the cameras using the Ethernet cables provided with them to any of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A or BB-HGW700A. • Connect the cameras while the BB-HGW700A is connected to the BLWV10A. Switch Rear panel of LAN jacks BL-WV10A Bottom of BL-C30A Ethernet cable To configure a BLC30A wireless camera Rear of camera using the Quick Setup utility, set the switch on the bottom of the camera to [WIRED] Ethernet cable Rear panel of BB-HGW700A 2. Turn on the cameras.
2 Connecting Cameras • Once registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash green. When camera registration is complete, [Finished] is displayed. Note • Quick Setup can take place within 20 minutes of turning on a camera. If the camera is not recognized, or if [Restarting camera] is displayed at the bottom of the screen for more than 2 minutes without camera registration beginning, reset the camera to its default settings and reconnect the camera. 3.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.3.5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Confirming the Camera Image Disconnect all of the Ethernet cables from the BB-HGW700A. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off. Connect the LAN cables to the devices as necessary but do not turn them on. Turn on the cameras connected to the BB-HGW700A. Turn on the BB-HGW700A. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it on. 7. Turn on the cameras connected to the BL-WV10A.
2 Connecting Cameras • Note • • After the BL-WV10A starts up, the camera monitoring screen will appear. As the cameras start up, those registered in camera list 1 will display a monitoring image. If multiple cameras were registered, confirm that monitoring images for all of the cameras registered in the multi-camera screen (see page 64) are displayed. If the BL-WV10A does not receive date and time information from any of the connected cameras, the [Date and Time] screen will appear.
2 Connecting Cameras • • • If [DST] is turned on, the BL-WV10A will automatically adjust its clock for Daylight Saving Time. The clock will move forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in April, and will move back 1 hour at 3:00 AM on the last Sunday in October. If a camera image does not appear, check the connection and then restart the camera. If the image still fails to appear, reset the camera to its default values, and re-register it using Quick Setup.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.3.6 Placing the BB-HGW700A and the Cameras Place cameras after confirming the camera image (see page 38). 1. Turn off the BL-WV10A, BB-HGW700A, and cameras. 2. Place the BB-HGW700A and the cameras where you wish to use them. • 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Refer to page 6 in this manual as well as the Operating Instructions included with the camera for proper placement. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off. Connect the LAN cables to the devices as necessary but do not turn them on.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.4 Connecting Cameras Using a Router Note about connecting a router • Before registering existing cameras, assign Static IP addresses to the cameras, and set the cameras to be accessible over the Internet if so desired. Refer to the Operating Instructions included with your cameras and router for more information. 2.4.1 Connection Overview 1. Connect the BL-WV10A to the television and router (see page 42) • The [Basic Setup] screen appears. 2.
2 Connecting Cameras 2. Connect the Ethernet cable that came with the router to any of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A and turn on the router. Rear panel of BL-WV10A LAN jacks To power outlet (AC 110 V) Rear panel of router Ethernet cable 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn on the television. Switch the television input mode to video. Confirm that the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A is set to [SETUP]. Insert the DC plug from the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack in the BL-WV10A.
2 Connecting Cameras • The [Basic Setup] screen will appear on the television. Note • Once Quick Setup is completed, the [Basic Setup] screen will not appear again. Settings can be confirmed and changed from the [Setup] menu (see page 95). 2.4.3 Setting the Camera’s IP Address 1. On the [Basic Setup] screen, select [Camera Settings], and press [ENTER]. • The [Camera Settings] screen will appear. 2. Select [Starting Address] and press [ENTER]. • 44 The [Starting Address] screen will appear.
2 Connecting Cameras 3. Enter the IP address for the camera and press [ENTER]. • • • 2.4.4 Use an address with the same DHCP address segment as used by the router, but make sure that address is not assigned in DHCP. The address entered here will be assigned to the first camera configured using Quick Setup. Additional cameras will be assigned sequential addresses. If you’re uncertain which addresses to use, ask the router’s manufacturer how to confirm router settings and address usage.
2 Connecting Cameras 2. Select [Admin. User Name] and press [ENTER]. • The character input screen is displayed. 3. Enter the user name (to learn more about character entry, see page 121). 4. Select [Admin. Password] and press [ENTER]. • The character input screen is displayed. 5. Enter the password and press [ENTER]. 6. Press [RETURN]. • You will return to the [Basic Setup] screen. 7. Select [Finished] and press [ENTER]. • The confirmation screen will appear. 8. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER].
2 Connecting Cameras 2.4.5 Quick Setup After completing Basic Setup, Quick Setup will automatically launch and configure the router settings. • Setup will be complete in approximately 2 minutes. Once registration is complete, [Finished] will be displayed, the buzzer will sound, and the wireless indicator will turn green. Note • The BL-WV10A will automatically search out and use a fixed IP address after the router obtains network data via the DHCP feature of the router.
2 Connecting Cameras 1. Connect the cameras using the Ethernet cables provided with them to any of the LAN jacks on the on the BL-WV10A. 2. Turn on the cameras. • Quick Setup will begin for the camera.
2 Connecting Cameras • Once registration is complete, the buzzer will ring, and the wireless indicator will flash green. When camera registration is complete, [Finished] is displayed. Note • Quick Setup can take place within 20 minutes of powering on the camera. If the camera is not recognized, or if [Restarting camera] is displayed at the bottom of the screen for more than 2 minutes without camera registration beginning, reset the camera to its default settings and reconnect the camera. 3.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.4.6 Confirming the Camera Image 1. Turn on the router and the cameras connected to the router. BL-WV10A Router Ethernet cable Video cable Ethernet cable TV 2. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it on. 3. Turn on the cameras connected to the BL-WV10A. Note • To use a wireless connection for the wireless camera BL-C30A, disconnect it from the Ethernet cable, set the camera switch to [WIRELESS] and turn the camera on again.
2 Connecting Cameras Note • • • • As the cameras start up, those registered in camera list 1 will display a monitoring image. If multiple cameras were registered, please confirm that monitoring images for all of the cameras registered in the Multi-Camera Screen (see page 64) are displayed. If the BL-WV10A does not receive date and time information from any of the connected cameras, the [Date and Time] screen will appear.
2 Connecting Cameras (see page 96). Current date and time 2.4.7 Placing the Router and the Cameras Place cameras after confirming the camera image (see page 50) and the router after confirming it has been correctly registered and connected. 1. Place the router and the cameras. • 2. 3. 4. 5. Refer to page 6 in this manual as well as the Operating Instructions included with the camera for proper placement. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off.
2 Connecting Cameras 2.5 Re-registering a Remote Camera as a Local Camera There are 2 ways to re-register remote cameras within the network as a local camera. (For definitions of local and remote cameras, see page 22.) 1. Access the camera with a computer and change its user name and password to match the administrator name and password for the BL-WV10A that you set during Basic Setup. 2. Erase the camera from the camera list (see page 118). 3.
3 3 Viewing Camera Images Viewing Camera Images Once Quick Setup is complete, set the mode switch on the back of the unit to [NORMAL], disconnect the DC plug from the back of the unit, then reconnect it. After the unit starts up, the camera image will be displayed.
3 Viewing Camera Images • If you changing the mode switch to [SEQ. DISP.] and turn the power off and back on, the camera will cycle through all registered cameras sequentially and display their images briefly. [When Using a Computer and/or a Router] • If remote cameras are registered in camera list 1 and those cameras are set to not save passwords (see page 115), the BL-WV10A will display a password input screen upon launch.
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.1 Displaying the Menu Screen Press [MENU] while viewing the monitoring screen. • The Menu screen is displayed. Camera List: Select a camera from the list of registered cameras (see page 63). Movies: Displays recorded movies (see page 88). (If no SD memory card is inserted in the unit, [Movies] is displayed in faint blue letters to indicate it cannot be selected.) Pictures: Displays recorded pictures (see page 92).
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.2 Panning/Tilting While monitoring a camera you can pan and tilt the camera’s lens in order to aim the camera at the object you want to view. Pan: -50˚ – +50˚ Tilt: -40˚ – +10˚ Model shown is BL-C30A Press the navigator keys to pan or tilt the lens and aim the camera. Note • If another user accesses the camera using a computer and pans or tilts the camera lens, the image displayed by the BL-WV10A will change accordingly.
3 Viewing Camera Images • If the lens alignment exceeds the maximum coordinates during panning or tilting, notification will appear on screen for approximately 4 seconds. When the camera is panned to the right end of the camera’s range, "Right End" is displayed. [Setting Cameras from the Computer] • 58 If the camera has been set to disable pan and tilt control, you will be unable to use panning and tilting functions. (Refer to the camera's Operating Instructions for more information.
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.3 Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Keys The camera’s home position, sensor position and preset keys can be registered, allowing to aim the camera at a predetermined location easily. Home Position: The direction in which the lens is pointing when the camera is turned on. Sensor Position: The direction the lens is pointing when the camera sensor is activated. Preset Keys (8 total): You can register positions to correspond to the remote control’s keypad.
3 Viewing Camera Images Registering the Home Position/Sensor Position 1. Using the navigator keys, pan and tilt the lens and aim it at the desired home position. 2. To register the current position as the home position, hold the [ENTER] for about 5 seconds. Press and hold [9] to register the current position as the sensor position. • A confirmation screen will appear. Home Position Confirmation Screen Sensor Position Confirmation Screen 3. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER] to confirm.
3 Viewing Camera Images • Select [Yes] to confirm the displayed preset name. 3. To set the preset name manually, select [Yes] and press [ENTER]. • The character input screen is displayed. Enter the preset name. (See page 121 for text entry methods.) 4. Confirm the preset name, select [Yes] and press [ENTER]. Note • • • A preset name can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The following characters cannot be used: " ' & < >. Use of the preset keys stores data to the camera.
3 Viewing Camera Images Viewing the sensor position Press [9] while monitoring a camera. • The lens moves to the sensor position. • [Sensor Position] is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for about 4 seconds. Viewing a preset position Press one of the registered number keys ([1] to [8]) while monitoring a camera. • The lens moves to the preset position.
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.4 Choosing a Camera from the Camera List 1. Press [MENU]. • The menu is displayed. 2. Select [Camera List] and press [ENTER]. • Note • • • The Camera List appears. When you select a camera from the list, its monitoring screen appears in the background. The order of the camera list can be changed (see page 119). Pressing [0] will display the camera list. 3. Select the desired camera and press [ENTER], or press the camera’s number on the remote control.
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.5 Displaying the Multi-Camera Screen Press [0] while monitoring a camera to display the multi-camera screen. • When either the Camera List or Multi-Camera Screens are visible, use the navigator keys to select a camera, then press [ENTER] to monitor a single camera.
3 Viewing Camera Images Multi-Cam View Images will not be displayed from remote cameras which have [Password Save] set to [Off]. When camera "Remote1" is selected. Enter the camera's user name and password in order to view the camera.
3 Viewing Camera Images 3.6 Sensor Alert Mode This feature is not available with HCM series cameras. Sensor Alert uses the camera sensor functionality to automatically switch monitoring cameras with sensor cameras. Note • • • • When the sensor is activated the sensor indicator will flash. If the buzzer is on, the buzzer will also indicate that the sensor has been activated (see page 69).
3 Viewing Camera Images 3. Select [Camera Sensors] and press [ENTER]. • The [Camera Sensors] screen appears. 4. Use the navigator keys to select either [On] or [–] (off) for each camera’s sensor, then press [ENTER]. • The display returns to the [Sensor Alert] screen. 5. Use the navigator keys to select [On], then press [ENTER]. • Note • • After these settings are made, the Menu screen returns. When Sensor Alert mode is set, the sensor indicator lights.
3 Viewing Camera Images Sensor Notification Screen If a camera sensor detects motion when Sensor Alert mode is on, the Monitoring Screen switches to the relevant camera, and that camera lens moves to the sensor position. The sensor position is set as indicated on page 60. Note • After the Sensor Notification Screen is displayed, the camera is set to repeat sensor responses every several seconds, and those responses will not be displayed. The sensor must go for roughly 5 seconds without activation.
3 Viewing Camera Images Turning the buzzer on Press [ALERT] to turn the buzzer on. • The alert indicator will turn green. Alert indicator Sensor indicator Stopping the Buzzer Press [ALERT] to turn the buzzer off. • The alert indicator light will go out. • After turning the buzzer off, pressing [ALERT] again will turn it back on. Changing the Buzzer Volume Volume can be changed in the [General Setup] screen from the [Setup] screen. The volume settings are Off, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3 Viewing Camera Images [For Computer Users] Note • 70 When a local camera is set to be used with the timer or sensor recording feature, the camera's Trigger No. 5 (which can be set using your computer by accessing the camera's [Buffer/Transfer] screen) is used for recording. If you also use a computer to access your cameras, do not set Trigger No. 5.
4 Recording Images 4 Recording Images There are 3 ways to record images: standard recording, snapshot recording and timer recording. Standard Recording: Pressing the [RECORD] while monitoring a camera will record the images as a movie (see page 75). Snapshot Recording: Pressing the [SNAPSHOT] while monitoring a camera will record a picture (see page 75). Timer Recording: There are 2 types of timer recording (see page 76). • Timer Trigger: Recording on specified dates only.
4 Recording Images • See page 84 for more information on recording frame rates for sensor recording. Record Mode Resolution Image Refresh Interval HIGH 640 x 480 1 sec. LOW 320 x 240* 1 sec. LONG 320 x 240* 5 sec. *When recording in LOW or LONG mode, a smaller image is recorded and the image appears smaller during playback. • We recommend using a recording mode of either HIGH or LOW for sensor recording. 4.1 SD Memory Cards We recommend using Panasonic SD memory cards with the BL-WV10A.
4 Recording Images • • • • • • • • BL-WV10A. Image data saved on SD memory cards by other devices may not be displayable on the BL-WV10A. Similarly, image data saved on the SD memory card using the WV-10A may not be displayable on other devices. FAT12 format and FAT16 format SD memory cards can be used with the BL-WV10A. SD memory cards formatted by another device, such as a computer, may not be able to be used with the BL-WV10A.
4 Recording Images Movie Recording Time SD Capacity Timer/Sensor Recording LONG LOW HIGH Standard Recording HCM Series C Series 8 MB 1 hr. 10 min. 3 min. 13 sec. 26 sec. 16 MB 2 hr. 30 min. 30 min. 7 min. 30 sec. 58 sec. 32 MB 5 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 min. 2min. 64 MB 10 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 2 min. 4 min. 128 MB 21 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 4 min. 8 min. 256 MB 43 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 8 min. 16 min. 512 MB 87 hr. 10 min. 17 hr. 20 min.
4 Recording Images 4.2 Standard Recording During standard recording, images are recorded at the displayed resolution (see page 124). 1. Insert an SD memory card into the BL-WV10A (see page 72). 2. While monitoring a single camera, press [RECORD]. • Recording begins. Status indicator: Red CAM1 Recording Shown in upper-right corner of screen for 4 seconds after recording has started 3. To stop recording, press [STOP]. • • Note • • 4.
4 Recording Images Note • 4.4 Snapshot recording is not available when the Multi-Camera Screen is visible (see page 64). Timer Recording Note • If the BL-WV10A’s date and time setting (page 96) is set to use Daylight Saving Time (i.e., if [DST] is turned on), actual recording time will be based on Daylight Saving Time. Recordings may be up to 1 hour shorter than planned on the first Sunday in April, and 1 hour longer on the last Sunday in October.
4 Recording Images 3. Select [Recorder] and press [ENTER]. • The Timer Recording Screen appears. • See page 83 for more information on changing recording modes. 4. If [Sensor] is selected, select [Trigger Type] and press ENTER]. • The Trigger Type screen appears. • • Select [Timer] and press ENTER]. The [Recorder] screen for timer recording appears.
4 Recording Images 5. Select [New] and press [ENTER]. • The settings screen for timer recording appears. Remaining SD memory card capacity (in minutes) Current date and time 6. Set the timer recording content. • A maximum of 5 intervals can be recorded with timer recording. Setting Day of the Week Select the day for recording. Use the navigator keys to select the desired option (daily, every Sunday to every Saturday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, Saturday and Sunday).
4 Recording Images recording, change their settings such that passwords are saved (see page 115). Setting Content Record Type Select the recording method. All: Records all images from the camera during the time interval specified. Sensr (Sensor): Records images from the camera during the time interval specified, but only when the sensor is activated. SD Recording To record to an SD memory card, select [O]. To record to a different destination, select [—].
4 Recording Images Note • • • HCM series cameras cannot record by sensor. You can set sensor recording on the BL-WV10A, but sensor recording will not occur. If the timer is turned on after the time for which recording was to begin, recording will begin when the timer was turned on. If the timer is turned on after the recording was to have ended, recording will begin at the next set interval.
4 Recording Images Screen Display when the Timer is On When set for timer recording, a notification will appear prior to the start of timer recording. • The following message will be displayed a few minutes before recording begins. [Recording will begin shortly.] • The following message will begin just before recording begins: [Recording will begin in 5 seconds. The current operation will be canceled.
4 Recording Images • Note • The continuous sensor recording [Recorder] screen appears. To record from remote cameras using sensor activation, confirm that the cameras are set for sensor use (see page 117). 5. Select the camera. 6. Press [RETURN]. • Confirm the name of the selected camera, and continuous sensor recording is now set. 7. To activate continuous sensor recording, press [TIMER] to turn the timer on.
4 Recording Images Note • • • • 4.4.3 HCM series cameras cannot record by sensor. Do not set sensor recording for an HCM series camera. If the power fails or is turned off during a continuous sensor recording, you may see an error result. If that occurs, erase the timer recording settings (see page 84). During continuous sensor recording, when sensor activation is used to record images, the sensor indicator will begin flashing once the camera’s sensor is activated. To stop the flashing, see page 69.
4 Recording Images Record Mode Resolution Image Quality Image Refresh Interval Record Time (when recording to a 64 MB SD memory card) HIGH 640 x 480 Standard 1 sec. About 30 min. LOW 320 x 240 Favor Motion 1 sec. About 2 hr. LONG 320 x 240 Favor Motion 5 sec. About 10 hr. • • 4.5 The content of sensor recording is different for local and remote cameras. Local cameras capture 5 frames both before and after sensor activation.
4 Recording Images Recording Errors When an error occurs during timer or continuous sensor recording, an error icon appears. Once an error occurs, timer recording stops. Press [1] to cancel the settings, and re-do them to begin recording again. Icon Causes and Solutions SD memory card is full. The remaining capacity in recording time for the SD is displayed. Erase unneeded images to obtain sufficient capacity (see page 91, page 93). Connection to the camera failed at recording start time.
4 Recording Images Confirming Continuous Sensor Recording Settings In the [Recorder] screen for continuous sensor recording, you can confirm the current settings and camera for continuous sensor recording. Changing Continuous Sensor Recording Settings In the [Recorder] screen for continuous sensor recording, select the camera name you wish to change. • The camera set for continuous sensor recording is changed.
4 Recording Images [When Errors Occur] If an error occurs during continuous sensor recording, an error icon appears (see page 85). Once an error occurs, continuous sensor recording stops. Press [1] to cancel the settings, and re-do them to begin recording again.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 5.1 Playing Movies There are 2 ways to play recorded movies: press the PLAY key on the remote control or select the movie in the image list. Pressing the PLAY Key 1. Insert an SD memory card containing movies into the BL-WV10A. 2. When the Monitoring Screen is visible, press [PLAY]. • • The movie selected in the movie list will play. Press [DISPLAY] while the movie is playing to display information (see page 90). Selecting the Movie 1.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures Note • 5.2 You can also select any of the images (in thumbnail view) from the list in the Recording Playback Screen. Useful Tips for Movie Playback Pausing Playback When the movie is playing, press [PLAY] to pause playback. • To return to playback, press [PLAY] again. CAM1 Pause Note • If you press [SNAPSHOT] while playback is paused, the paused image will be saved as a picture.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures Viewing Movie Information Select a movie on the [Movies] screen and press [3] to view information on the movie. The recording mode (HIGH, LOW, LONG, or ) will be displayed. Movies recorded manually while monitoring the camera image will be recorded at the monitoring resolution and displayed as . Viewing Movies Frame-by-Frame Press [4] in the movie list screen to display the individual frames of the selected movie. • Pictures are displayed in the order they were captured.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 5.3 Erasing Recorded Movies Erasing Movies 1. Select the movie to be erased in the [Movies] screen and press [1]. • The Confirm Deletion Screen appears. 2. Select [Erase] and press [ENTER]. • The selected image is erased. Erasing All Movies 1. Press [2] in the [Movies] screen. • The Confirm Deletion Screen appears. 2. Select [Erase] and press [ENTER]. • All recorded movies are erased.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 5.4 Viewing Pictures View pictures recorded as snapshots. 1. Insert an SD memory card with pictures into the BL-WV10A. 2. Press [MENU]. • The menu is displayed. 3. Select [Pictures] and press [ENTER]. • The [Pictures] appears. Information about the selected picture (highlighted in yellow) is displayed The recording capacity for the currently selected recording mode for the SD memory card is displayed. Current date and time Picture list Select to view the next page.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 5.5 Useful Tips for Viewing Pictures View a Slideshow Select [3] in the Picture screen, and each individual picture will be sequentially. Pictures are displayed in the order they were captured. Press [DISPLAY] to view different information about the picture. When the slideshow ends, the [Pictures] screen returns. Press [STOP] during the slideshow to end it and return to the [Pictures] screen.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures Erasing All Pictures 1. Press [2] in the [Pictures] screen. • The Confirm Deletion Screen appears. 2. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER]. • 94 All recorded pictures are erased.
6 Setup Menu 6 Setup Menu The Setup menu can be used to set the clock for the BL-WV10A, perform its initial setup, configure cameras and manage SD memory cards. 1. Press [MENU]. • The menu is displayed. 2. Select [SETUP] and press [ENTER]. • The Setup menu screen appears. Date and Time: The time is set with manual input (see page 96). General Setup: Change the initial settings for the BL-WV10A (see page 97).
6 Setup Menu 6.1 Date and Time The BL-WV10A receives date and time information from registered and connected cameras each time it starts up. In addition, the internal clock can sometimes speed up or slow down based on environment temperatures. If the time displayed is off, the date and time can be set manually. 1. Select [Date and Time] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. • The Clock Settings screen appears. 2.
6 Setup Menu 6.2 General Setup 1. Select [General Setup] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. • The security screen appears. 2. Enter the security code. • • The default code is 9999. The [General Setup] screen appears. 3. Select the category of settings you wish to change, then press [ENTER].
6 Setup Menu 4. When your changes are complete, press [RETURN] to return to the prior menu. Security Change the settings for the BL-WV10A's security code and alarm volume Setting Security Code Description Set the security code needed for [General Setup] and [Camera Setup]. Select [Security Code] and press [ENTER]. The security screen appears. Enter a new (4-digit) security code user the keypad on the remote control and press [ENTER]. The new security code is set.
6 Setup Menu Note • If you forget the security code, you will be unable to enter the Setup screen, and you will need to reset the BL-WV10A. Doing so, however, will reset all of your settings to their defaults, and sever the connections to the cameras. If necessary, write down the security code and store it in a secure place. • The security code must be 4 digits in length. • If you forget the security code, push the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to restore the BL-WV10A's default settings (see page 131).
6 Setup Menu Note • Please be aware that when you make changes to values set during Quick Setup, you may lose access to the network. • If you make a mistake while changing these settings, use the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to restore the BL-WV10A's default settings (see page 131). Doing so, however, will reset all of your settings to their defaults, and sever the connections to the cameras. You will need to re-perform Quick Setup to register the cameras and set desired settings again.
6 Setup Menu will be changed to the new administrator name and password. The new administrator name and password will not overwrite user names and passwords for cameras that have already been registered. You will continue to be able to use the existing user names and passwords for those local cameras. To re-register those cameras with the new administrator name and password, see page 134.
6 Setup Menu Setting Description Channel The communications channel to be used can be chosen from either AUTO or a number between 1 and 11. Choosing AUTO will allow the BL-WV10A to automatically detect an available channel at launch. If the quality of the connection is not, you can manually choose another channel as well. Encryption Choose to turn encryption either on or off. Sets an encryption key when encryption is turned on. Encryption Key Sets an encryption key when encryption is turned on.
6 Setup Menu 1. If after making changes a restart is needed, the [Restart] tab will appear. Restart tab 2. Select the [Restart] tab and the [Restart] button will appear. 3. Press the [Restart] button, and the Restart Confirmation screen will appear. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER] to restart the BL-WV10A. Note • Please be aware that when you make changes to values set during Quick Setup, you may lose access to the network.
6 Setup Menu Sensor Settings The BL-WV10A displays an account name and password for its FTP server in order to receive sensor-detected images from the cameras. Setting Description FTP User Name Set the account name to log on to the FTP server within the BL-WV10A. FTP Password Set the password to log on to the FTP server within the BLWV10A. Note • The FTP account name and password are set automatically. Change them to increase security when necessary.
6 Setup Menu Status Settings Displays a list of settings Setting Description Version Displays information on the BL-WV10A firmware and the wireless firmware. Network Displays the IP address, subnet mask, DNS servers, proxy server, proxy port and MAC address values. Wireless Displays the communications mode, SSID, wireless stealth status, communications channel, BSSID, MAC address filtering status and encryption values. 6.3 Registering a Camera Manually 1.
6 Setup Menu • Note • The Camera Setup screen appears. Local cameras are designated with the word "Local" in the right-hand column. 3. Select [–] from the list of registered cameras and press [ENTER]. • The New Camera Registration screen appears. 4. Enter the appropriate settings. Setting 106 Description Camera Sets the camera name. Select [Camera] and press [ENTER] to display the character input screen. (See page 121 for more information on text entry.
6 Setup Menu Setting Description Proxy Server Turns the use of a proxy server on or off. Turn this setting on if a proxy server is needed to access the camera's URL or IP address. Also, enter the proxy server and port indicated in the [General Setup] screen (see page 99). User Name Sets the user name for the camera. Password Save Sets the option to save the camera password. Turning it off will require the entry of a user name and password whenever a camera is accessed.
6 Setup Menu 6.4 Camera Setup You can change camera settings. You can also erase a camera from the list or change its position in the list. 1. Select [Camera Setup] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. 2. Select the camera whose settings you wish to change and press [ENTER]. • When the selected camera is a local camera, the Local Camera Setup screen will appear; for remote cameras, the Remote Camera Setup screen will appear.
6 Setup Menu Note • When you select a local camera using the Privacy Mode feature, the Disable Privacy Mode screen will appear. To change camera settings, select [Yes] to disable the Privacy Mode feature. 3. Enter the appropriate settings. • 6.4.1 For local cameras, see page 109. For remote cameras, see page 114. Camera Setup for Local Cameras Camera Information Setting Description Camera Display and change the camera name. Select [Camera] and press [ENTER] to display the character input screen.
6 Setup Menu Setting Description White Balance Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Outdoor, or Manual *1. Auto Return Choose either none or a duration between one and thirty minutes. For the camera in question, if no operation occurs during the specified time, the sensor position will move to the lens direction. It can be set to automatically move to the lens direction for Sensor Alert and sensor recording.
6 Setup Menu Privacy Mode "Privacy Mode" allows you to make sure images from the camera cannot be seen by rolling the lens back into the camera. It can be set by pressing the PRIVACY button on the camera. Lens PRIVACY button PRIVACY button lights in red when Privacy Mode is turned on Setting Privacy Button Description Choose to activate or deactivate the functionality of the camera's PRIVACY button. Setting to [Disable] will disable the camera's PRIVACY button so that it cannot be turned on/off.
6 Setup Menu Setting Privacy Mode On/ Off Description To turn on Privacy Mode, select [Privacy Mode On/Off] and press [ENTER]. • The Privacy Mode confirmation screen will appear. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER] to set this feature. Note • Cameras with Privacy Mode turned on will not appear on the Monitoring screen. • When you select a camera that has Privacy Mode turned on, the following screen will appear, and you will be unable to change any settings.
6 Setup Menu Re-initializing a camera will not erase it from the BL-WV10A's Camera List. Restarting: If you adjust a camera's lens direction by hand, the pan/tilt function on the remote control will cease to work. In this instance, restart the camera. Setting Initialize Description To re-initialize the camera, select [Initialize] and press [ENTER]. • Restart The Re-initialization Confirmation screen will appear. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER] to re-initialize the camera.
6 Setup Menu Setting Status Description Displays the following camera data: model information, application, CGI, IP address and MAC address. Image Confirmation Confirms settings on screen. Setting Confirm Description To confirm a set image on screen, select [Click here to confirm camera image.] and press [ENTER]. • 6.4.2 The camera image will be displayed at low resolution. Camera Setup for Remote Cameras Camera Information Changes the camera name and address.
6 Setup Menu Setting Description Camera Display and change the camera name. Select [Camera] and press [ENTER] to display the character input screen. (See page 121 for more information on text entry.) Address:Port Sets the IP address or URL and the port number for the camera. Enter in the following format: IP address:port number or URL:port number. If you don't enter a port number, it will be set to 80. Proxy Server Turns the use of a proxy server on or off.
6 Setup Menu Setting Description User Name Display and change the camera's user name. Select [User Name] and press [ENTER] to display the character input screen. (See page 121 for more information on text entry.) Password Save Sets the option to save the camera password. Turning it off will require the entry of a user name and password whenever a camera is accessed. Turning off password saving will disable timer recording settings (see page 78). Password Changes the password.
6 Setup Menu Using the Sensor Sets the use of the sensor. Setting Sensor Description Choose to turn sensor use on or off. Turn sensor use on for sensor recording or Sensor Alert. • Sensor use cannot be turned on of password saving is turned off. To use sensors, turn password saving on (page 115). Note • When a remote camera’s IP address setting is changed, set the camera’s sensor setting to the desired setting once again.
6 Setup Menu recording. Turn off the record program.] will be displayed. To turn sensor use off, first erase timer sensor recording settings (see page 84). • To use a remote camera in Sensor Alert mode, for sensor recording, or for continuous sensor recording, turn on sensor use. 6.5 Erasing a Camera 1. Select [Camera Setup] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. 2. Select the camera to be erased from the list and press [1]. • The confirmation screen appears. 3.
6 Setup Menu Note • If turning the timer off by pressing [TIMER] does not cancel the timer recording, the camera cannot be erased. When the camera is used for Sensor Alert: “This camera is used for Sensor Alert mode. Set Sensor Alert to [-] on the [Camera Sensors] screen.” Deactivate the camera for Sensor Alert mode as explained in the error message and then try erasing the camera. 6.6 Changing the Order of the Camera List 1.
6 Setup Menu 6.7 Viewing SD Memory Card Information 1. Select [SD Card Info] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. • The SD Memory Card Management screen appears. Formatting an SD Memory Card Select [Format] and press [ENTER] to initialize an SD memory card. Note • 120 Once formatting begins, all data on the card will be erased. Be careful not to format the wrong card.
7 7 Entering Characters Entering Characters If you select a setting that requires you to enter characters (text), the character entry screen is displayed. The last character entered (the character to the left of the cursor) can be erased by pressing [1] or by selecting [ERASE] then pressing [ENTER]. Cursor The text entered can be registered by pressing [STOP] or by selecting [SET] then pressing [ENTER]. The display will return to the previous screen.
8 Other Features 8 Other Features 8.1 Displaying Information While Monitoring When you press [DISPLAY] while the monitoring screen is displayed, the following information is displayed sequentially: • Short display information • Long display information • Extended display information • Camera image only Short display information The camera's name and status are displayed.
8 Other Features Long display information Displays the wireless and settings status of the camera being monitored. Long display information during camera monitoring Long display Antenna icon Alert (buzzer) icon Timer icon Guidance Icon Description Timer Indicates timer recording status. Icon displayed: timer recording set No icon: no timer recording set Alert Indicates the status of the buzzer feature.
8 Other Features Extended display information The extended display information is comprised of 3 separate panels, controlling image quality (resolution), pan and tilt scanning, and image brightness. After selecting a panel and changing a setting, press [ENTER] to see apply the changes. Extended display Quality (resolution) panel Scan control panel Brightness panel Setting Description Quality Controls the resolution of the monitored image.
8 8.2 Other Features Displaying Movie Information If you press [DISPLAY] while playing a movie, the following information be displayed: • Short display information • Long display information • Camera image only Short display information Camera name Status Long display information Elapsed and remaining playback time The recording mode (HIGH, LOW, LONG, or ) will be displayed.
8 Other Features 8.
8 8.4 Other Features Displaying Information While Recording If you press [DISPLAY] in normal or timer recording modes, the following information is displayed sequentially: • Short display information • Long display information • Camera image only. Short display information Recording indicator Camera name The recording mark that appears while recording is different based on recording mode.
8 Other Features Long display information Elapsed recording time Remaining SD memory card capacity (in minutes) 128
8 8.5 Other Features Temporarily Disconnecting a Camera When multiple users attempt to access and monitor the same camera, the network load increases and the camera's operational speed decreases. If necessary (for example, when watching a program on the television), halt the video feed from the camera and disconnect it. 1. Press [MENU]. • The menu is displayed. 2. Press [STOP]. • The connection to displayed cameras is stopped, and the Menu screen's background turns blue.
8 Other Features 8.6 When Two Events Occur Simultaneously While Camera A is Monitoring Setting Operation Camera B's sensor is activated The camera B monitoring screen appears. Camera B sensor recording The camera B monitoring screen appears and sensor recording begins. Camera B timer recording The camera B monitoring screen appears and timer recording begins. Camera List display The Camera List appears. Pan/tilt operations They work as indicated.
9 Resetting the BL-WV10A 9 Resetting the BL-WV10A Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to return to default settings. You will no longer be able to connect to the camera. After returning to default settings, you will need to re-do the settings completely. Press and hold the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for about 3 seconds using a pointed object. Rear panel of BL-WV10A 1. While the BL-WV10A is turned on, set the mode switch on the back to Setup. 2.
10 Adding Cameras 10 Adding Cameras For BL-C10A and BL-C30A users, the camera’s firmware must be version 1.22 or higher in order to function properly with the BL-WV10A. For HCM series camera users, the camera’s firmware must be version 1.08 or higher in order to function properly with the BL-WV10A. For the latest firmware, visit http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ Refer to the Operating Instructions included with your camera for information on confirming the firmware version of your camera.
10 Adding Cameras • When registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash once for each of the cameras registered. When camera registration is complete, [Finished] is displayed. • • Note • The Quick Setup screen will appear differently based on the network on which it is used. The camera can also be registered manually (see page 105). However, any additional cameras will be registered as remote cameras.
11 Changing the Camera's User Name 11 Changing the Camera's User Name To view images from cameras registered using Quick Setup on a computer without setting the administrator name or password, change the user name and password for a camera using the following procedure. 1. Select [General Setup] from the [Setup] screen (see page 95) and press [ENTER]. 2. Set the administrator name and password on the [Camera] tab (see page 100). 3.
12 Default Settings for the BL-WV10A 12 Default Settings for the BL-WV10A Item Date and Time Security Network Camera Wireless Default Setting JAN 01 SAT 2005 12:00 AM Security Code 9999 Alarm Volume 2 IP address 192.168.0.250 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.1 DNS1 0.0.0.0 DNS2 0.0.0.0 Proxy Server - Proxy Port 8080 Starting Address 192.168.0.131 Admin User Name - Admin Password - Wireless Mode Access Point Wireless Format 802.
13 Specifications 13 Specifications LAN Interface Item Specification Number of ports 4 port Connector type 8-pin modular jack (RJ-45) Physical interface IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) MDI/MDI-X with auto-detect Wireless Interface Item Specification IEEE802.11g Transmission protocol OFDM (IEEE802.11g standard)/DS-SS (IEEE802.11b compatible), half duplex Transmission speed*1 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (IEEE802.
13 Specifications Video Output Item Specification Video format NTSC Output port Single port Output level 1.
13 Specifications Camera Viewer Item Specification Camera image display Displays a maximum of 8 camera images Video (motion JPEG): 640x480, 320x240 1 screen per 8 pages, 4 screens per 2 pages Camera pan/tilt operations, image size switching, resolution switching Recording to and playing from SD memory cards Movies (motion JPEG): 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Saved in QuickTime format Pictures (JPEG): 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Timer recording Camera motion sensor support Automatic switch to camera image at sensor
14 When the Remote Control is Missing 14 When the Remote Control is Missing 14.1 Sequential Display Mode The BL-WV10A requires the remote control to operate. If you lose your remote control, contact your dealer to purchase a new one (part number PSWEWV10A). Even without a remote control, however, setting the mode switch to [SEQ. DISP.] will allow you to view sequentially the screens from registered cameras. 1. Set the BL-WV10A's mode switch to [SEQ. DISP.] and turn it on again.
15 Error Messages 15 Error Messages Quick Setup Error Messages Error Message Camera setup error Confirm connections and try again Causes and Solutions This error appears if at some point during Quick Setup, connection with the camera was lost, which prevents Quick Setup from completion. • This camera's firmware is out of date Update camera firmware This error appears when the firmware for a camera connected using Quick Setup is out of date.
15 Error Messages Standard Operation Mode Error Messages Error Message Incorrect security code. Causes and Solutions This error is displayed if the security code entered to enter the [General Setup] or [Camera Setup] screens in incorrect. • Cannot connect to camera. Cannot communicate with the camera. Settings could not be saved. Enter the correct security code. If you've forgotten it, press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to reset the device and reregister the camera using Quick Setup.
15 Error Messages Error Message Causes and Solutions The timer could not be set because the recording start and end time are the same. Set a different start or end time. This error is displayed if the start and end times during Timer Recording Setup are identical. The timer could not be set because the recording time overlaps with another timer. Set a different start and/or end time.
15 Error Message This sensor is used for timer recording. Set Sensor Alert to [-] on the [Camera Sensors] screen. Causes and Solutions This error appears when you attempt to disable a remote camera's sensor when that camera has been set for Sensor Alert. • Turn off Sensor Alert in the Sensor Alert Camera Settings. This error may also appear when you attempt to erase a camera that has been set for Sensor Alert. • This camera is used for sensor recording. Turn off the record program.
15 Error Messages Error Message Causes and Solutions This camera is used for timer recording. Turn off the record program. This error appears when you attempt to erase a camera being used for a timer recording. This camera is used for sensor recording. This camera is used for timer recording. Turn off the record program. This error appears when you attempt to erase a camera being set for continuous sensor recording or set for timer recording. • • Erase the timer recording settings.
15 Error Message Sequential Display mode is active. Set mode switch on back of unit to [NORMAL], then turn unit off/on. Error Messages Causes and Solutions This error is displayed when the remote control is used during Automatic Display Mode. • Set the mode switch on the back of the device to Normal and turn the power on again. SD Memory Card Error Messages Error Message Causes and Solutions SD Memory Card is locked. Unlock the SD Memory Card and try again.
15 Error Messages Error Messages from the Basic Setup and Setup Screens Error Message 146 Causes and Solutions Enter at least 6 characters. Do you want to go back and try again? This error appears when you attempt to use 6 or fewer characters to register an administrator name, password, FTP account or FTP password. The user name and password must be different. Do you want to go back and try again? This error appears when the same entry is made for both the administrator name and password.
15 Error Message Error Messages Causes and Solutions Use only hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F, a-f). Do you want to go back and try again? This error appears when invalid characters are used in the encryption keys 1 to 4 setting. Enter a key matching the length determined by the key type. Do you want to go back and try again? This error appears when the length of an entered encryption key does not match the specified length.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.1 Common Issues Issue Causes and Solutions The unit doesn’t turn on. Is it plugged in correctly? The remote control doesn't work. Are the batteries good and installed correctly? Is the remote control receptor in direct sunlight? Is there an obstruction (including colored glass in a rack door) between the remote control and the receptor? Is the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A set to [SEQ. DISP.
16 Issue Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Causes and Solutions The following is displayed: [There is a problem with the unit. Please note the error code below and contact a Panasonic service center for servicing. Remove the power cord from the AC adaptor and re-insert it. The image appears stretched horizontally The image size is odd. Adjust the TV's image mode. (A widescreen mode can produce horizontal stretching.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.4 Timer Recording Issue Causes and Solutions Timer recording doesn't work. Are the timer settings correct? Is the timer indicator lit? Turn on the timer indicator by pressing the [TIMER] button on the remote control. Is the time set correctly? Timer recording doesn't stop even when I press [STOP]. To stop timer recording, press [TIMER] on the remote control. 16.5 SD Memory Cards Issue I cannot format the card.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.6 Quick Setup Issue The camera cannot be set as a local camera. Causes and Solutions Are you attempting to perform Quick Setup on a camera already configured using a computer? • To use Quick Setup to set cameras already configured on a computer as local cameras, you need to set the administrator name and password in Basic Settings to have the same values as those of the camera you wish to perform Quick Setup on.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Issue You cannot use Quick Setup. Causes and Solutions Quick Setup will work for a maximum of 8 cameras. Is the Ethernet cable connected properly? • If the Ethernet cable is connected properly, the LAN indicator will be lit green. Quick Setup can only be performed within 20 minutes of turning on a camera that still has its default settings (as at time of purchase). • Turn the camera on again.
16 Issue Camera Quick Setup fails. Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Causes and Solutions Are you following the procedures shown in "Connecting a camera"? • If registration fails, re-initialize the camera, turn the BL-WV10A off and then on again, and re-perform Quick Setup.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Issue When 2 BL-WV10A units are connected, the IP addresses are the same. Causes and Solutions When using Quick Setup for more than one BLWV10A, the same IP address will be used for each. • Change the IP addresses to avoid duplication on the network. 16.7 Wireless Issue The image from cameras for which Quick Setup was performed is not visible. Causes and Solutions When you stand in front of the camera (less than 1 m [39.4 in.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.8 Connectivity Issue Causes and Solutions You cannot connect to a To register MAC address filtering for a wirelesscamera after registering it compatible camera, register both MAC addresses for the MAC address filter. assigned to the camera (the MAC addresses for the camera’s wired interface and its wireless interface). Refer to the Operating Instructions included with your camera for information on confirming the camera’s MAC addresses. 16.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.10 Camera Images, Screen Display Issue The image is unfocused. Causes and Solutions The lens is dirty. • Clean the lens using a cotton swab. The subject is too close. • Images colors are wrong. The camera cannot properly focus on subjects less than 0.5 m (20 in.) away. Move the subject further away (at least 0.5 m or 20 in. from the camera). The white balance is set incorrectly. • Set the white balance in the camera’s Setup screen (see page 109).
16 Issue Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Causes and Solutions The image is slow in updating. Multiple users are accessing at once. Image freezes for cameras with wireless connections. The wireless connection environment can result in lost connections and freezing. (for wireless cameras) • • The wireless connection is unstable. When this occurs, image updating will be slow as a result. Re-select the camera from the Camera List. The connection channel overlaps that of another wireless LAN.
16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A 16.11 Sensor Issue The sensor does not detect motion. Causes and Solutions The sensor does not detect motion while Privacy Mode is turned on. • The motion sensor is turned off while Privacy Mode is turned on. Turn the feature off to restore the motion sensor. Something is blocking the motion sensor. • Even transparent materials like glass and acrylic can greatly impact the motion sensor's sensitivity. Remove anything in the way of the sensor.
16 Issue The sensor is detecting the wrong things. Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A Causes and Solutions Detection errors can result when the camera is placed in one of the following locations.
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A D AC Power Frequency 109 Address Port 115 Admin Password 100 Admin User Name 100 Alarm Volume 98 Auto Return 110 Date and Time 96 DC IN Jack 12 B E Encryption 102 Encryption Key 102 Entering Characters 121 Error Messages 140 Battery Safety 6 BL-WV10A Default Settings List 135 Specifications 136 Brightness 124 Buzzer Stopping 69 Turning off 69 F C General Setup 97 Camera Compatibility 4 Camera List 63 Changing Order 119 Camera Name 109, 115 Camera Settings 100 Local Cameras 109 Remote Cameras 114
M R MAC Address Filtering 102 Menu Screen 56 Mode Switch 12, 139 Movies Display Options 125 Erasing 91 Playback Controls 89 Playing 88 Selecting 88 Show Frames 90 Viewing Information 90 Multi-Camera Screen 64 Record Mode 83 Recorder 71 Recording Display Options 127 Snapshots (Pictures) 75 Standard Recording 75 Recording Capacity 74 Recording Images 71 Refresh Rate 110, 115 Remote Control 15 Programming 18 Sensor 12 Remote vs.
T Tilting/Panning 57 Timer Recording 76 Trigger Type 77, 81 Troubleshooting 148 U User Name 107, 116 V Video output port 12 Viewing Camera Images 54 W White Balance 110 Wireless Channel 102 Communications 6 Format 101 Mode 101 Settings 101 182
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