Panasonic bl-mS10a Operation Manual

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Connect each camera to a power outlet.

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Connect the BL-WV10A to a power outlet.

Connect the BL-WV10A to a video input on your TV using the included video cable.

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The video input may be located on the back of your TV. Refer to the operating instructions provided with your TV if necessary.

Set the TV to the video input corresponding to the video input terminal connected to the BL-WV10A.

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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

The camera's built-in sensor detects motion by sensing temperature changes caused naturally by people or animals moving within the sensor's range. When the sensor detects motion, the BL-WV10A can alert you by sounding its built-in buzzer and by displaying the image from the camera that has detected motion.

This feature is not available with HCM series cameras.

Camera Image Recording

Simply insert an optional SD memory card and you'll be able to record movies and pictures of your camera images. Later you can use the remote control to play back movies and view pictures on your TV that were recorded by the BL-WV10A.

Privacy Mode Feature

Simply press the camera's PRIVACY button to hide the camera's lens when you don't want camera images to be seen.

This feature is not available with HCM series cameras.

System Expansion

Up to 8 cameras can be connected, allowing you to keep an eye on every room with just 1 BL-WV10A.

Multi-Camera Monitoring

When multiple cameras are registered, you can view up to 4 camera images at once and switch to monitor a specific camera if necessary.

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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 compatibility).

• Note that the following HCM series cameras are not supported by the BLWV10A:

- KX-HCM8

- KX-HCM10

- KX-HCM230

- KX-HCM250

- KX-HCM270

- KX-HCM280

For the latest firmware, visit http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/

How to Use This Documentation

The following documentation is included:

Setup Guide

Provides basic instructions for connecting your cameras to the BL-WV10A.

Operating Instructions (this manual)

Provides detailed instructions on BL-WV10A operations, configuration, features, etc.

Trademarks

• SD mark is a trademark of the SD Card Association.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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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

• External Output Control

• 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 (the user profile used by the BL-WV10A to access the HCM series camera) as shown below.

For more information, refer to the operating instructions provided with your HCM series camera.

Feature Access Setting

Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG Unlimited

Pan/Tilt Control Allow

Preset Control Allow

Brightness Control Allow

Change Refresh Interval Allow

Change Resolution Allow

Change Quality Allow

•IPsec

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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 being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from this product.

7. The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet

is located/installed near the product and is easily accessible.

8. Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor and AC cord.

9. The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the

adaptor to feel warm during use.)

10. To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain

or any type of moisture.

11. Do not touch the product or the AC adaptor and AC cord during lightning

storms.

12. Unplug this product when unused for a long period of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the unit has been damaged in any way, such as when the AC adaptor, AC cord or plug is damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or after the unit has been dropped.

14. Certain Network Cameras are intended for indoor use only. Never use an

indoor camera outdoors.

15. Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or

makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized service center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 is not going to be used for a period of time. Store

in a cool, dark place.

7. Use only non-rechargeable AA batteries. When replacing the batteries, we

recommend using the same type of Panasonic batteries that are included with this product. See the Setup Guide for more information.

Notice Regarding Wireless Communications

1. To avoid wireless communication interference and instability, do not use this

product near the following devices.

• Wireless transmitters (radio transmitters, cellular transmitters, etc.)

• Wireless devices which operate at 2.4 GHz (security equipment, POS systems, cordless telephones, etc.)

•Microwave ovens

2. Wireless communication range and quality may be affected if the following

types of objects are located between or near this product and other wireless devices connected to this product. In the event that images do not refresh at a regular rate, become cut off, etc., relocate this product, the other wireless devices, or the obstacles (if possible) for more stable wireless communications.

• Metal door shutters

• Walls made of concrete, stone, or brick, or walls which contain aluminiumbased heat insulation

• Multiple walls

• Fire doors and glass

• Steel racks or shelves

3. Place cameras and this product at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away from radios. Do not

connect cameras and this product to a power outlet used by a radio.

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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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This product operates at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of this product should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move this product further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce or eliminate interference. Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

Environment

Do not place the product in a room where the temperature is less than 0 °C (+32 °F) or greater than +40 °C (104 °F). Allow 10 cm (4 inches) clearance around the product for proper ventilation.

Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight.

Routine care

Wipe the product with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the AC cord plug from the outlet.

If there is any trouble

Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.

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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 manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in the frequency range of 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz, and the power output level is 0.1 watts.) Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.

Other

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences resulting from the use and/or the damage of this product.

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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-WV10A ..........................23

2.2.1 Connection Overview ...............................................................................23

2.2.2 Television Connection...............................................................................23

2.2.3 Quick Setup..............................................................................................26

2.2.4 Confirming the Camera Image .................................................................28

2.2.5 Placing Cameras......................................................................................30

2.3 Connecting Cameras Using an Optional BB-HGW700A ..............31

2.3.1 Connection Overview ...............................................................................31

2.3.2 Television and BB-HGW700A Connection ...............................................32

2.3.3 Setting the User Name and Password......................................................34

2.3.4 Quick Setup..............................................................................................35

2.3.5 Confirming the Camera Image .................................................................38

2.3.6 Placing the BB-HGW700A and the Cameras...........................................41

2.4 Connecting Cameras Using a Router...........................................42

2.4.1 Connection Overview ...............................................................................42

2.4.2 Television and Router Connection............................................................42

2.4.3 Setting the Camera’s IP Address..............................................................44

2.4.4 Setting the User Name and Password......................................................45

2.4.5 Quick Setup..............................................................................................47

2.4.6 Confirming the Camera Image .................................................................50

2.4.7 Placing the Router and the Cameras .......................................................52

2.5 Re-registering a Remote Camera as a Local Camera .................53

3 Viewing Camera Images............................................. 54

3.1 Displaying the Menu Screen.........................................................56

3.2 Panning/Tilting ..............................................................................57

3.3 Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Keys ................................59

3.4 Choosing a Camera from the Camera List ...................................63

3.5 Displaying the Multi-Camera Screen ............................................64

3.6 Sensor Alert Mode........................................................................66

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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.......................................................................76

4.4.2 Setup for Continuous Sensor Recording..................................................81

4.4.3 Changing the Record Mode.....................................................................83

4.5 Confirming, Changing and Erasing Timer Recording Programs.. 84

5 Viewing Movies and Pictures.....................................88

5.1 Playing Movies............................................................................. 88

5.2 Useful Tips for Movie Playback.................................................... 89

5.3 Erasing Recorded Movies............................................................ 91

5.4 Viewing Pictures .......................................................................... 92

5.5 Useful Tips for Viewing Pictures .................................................. 93

5.6 Erasing Recorded Pictures .......................................................... 93

6 Setup Menu..................................................................95

6.1 Date and Time ............................................................................. 96

6.2 General Setup.............................................................................. 97

6.3 Registering a Camera Manually ................................................ 105

6.4 Camera Setup............................................................................ 108

6.4.1 Camera Setup for Local Cameras..........................................................109

6.4.2 Camera Setup for Remote Cameras......................................................114

6.5 Erasing a Camera...................................................................... 118

6.6 Changing the Order of the Camera List..................................... 119

6.7 Viewing SD Memory Card Information ...................................... 120

7 Entering Characters..................................................121

8 Other Features...........................................................122

8.1 Displaying Information While Monitoring ................................... 122

8.2 Displaying Movie Information..................................................... 125

8.3 Displaying Picture Information ................................................... 126

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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......................... 135

13 Specifications ........................................................... 136

14 When the Remote Control is Missing ..................... 139

14.1 Sequential Display Mode ............................................................139

15 Error Messages......................................................... 140

16 Troubleshooting the BL-WV10A.............................. 148

16.1 Common Issues..........................................................................148

16.2 Television Screen and Images....................................................148

16.3 Recording ...................................................................................149

16.4 Timer Recording .........................................................................150

16.5 SD Memory Cards ......................................................................150

16.6 Quick Setup ................................................................................151

16.7 Wireless......................................................................................154

16.8 Connectivity ................................................................................155

16.9 Indicators on the BL-WV10A ......................................................155

16.10 Camera Images, Screen Display ................................................156

16.11 Sensor ........................................................................................158

17 Appendix ................................................................... 160

17.1 GNU General Public License......................................................160

17.2 GNU Lesser General Public License ..........................................168

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1Table of Contents

1 Names and Locations

1.1 Main Unit

Front Panel

(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 page16)

Rear Panel

(2) (3) (6)

(6)

(8)(2)

(1)

1. DC IN jack (see page 23 or page 32)

2. Video output port (see page 23 or page 32)

3. LAN ports (see page 26 or page 32)

4. Mode switch (see page 23 or page 32)

5. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button (page 131)

6. Antenna

(5)(4)

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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 pressing [TIMER] on the remote control.

Green (flashing) Timer/Sensor recording cannot be turned

on because the SD memory card is full. The indicator will flash for about 6 seconds.

Also flashes when the timer recording setting is invalid (no SD memory card installed, etc.)

Off Timer/Sensor recording is not set. Turn on

by pressing [TIMER] on the remote control.

Amber (flashing) Data is either being written to or read from

the SD memory card.

Power Green The unit is turned on.

Red (flashing) A problem was detected during the

power-on diagnostics.

Amber (flashing) Power-on diagnostics are in progress.

Alert Green The buzzer is turned on. Turn off by

pressing [ALERT] on the remote control.

Off The buzzer is turned off. Turn on by

pressing [ALERT] on the remote control.

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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.

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1.2 Remote Control

(1)

1 Names and Locations

(8)

(9)

(10)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(11)

(12) (13)

(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 camera at a preset position or at the sensor position (see page page 59).

4. [TIMER]: Turns the timer on and off.

5. [0]: Displays the camera list or switches to multi-camera display mode.

6. [STOP]: Stops recording and playback.

7. [PLAY/PAUSE]: Starts and pauses movie playback and picture display.

8. [DISPLAY]: Toggles through the different image data display modes while

monitoring a camera (see page page 122).

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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. [SNAPSHOT]: Press while monitoring a camera to take a picture.

Insert the batteries

While pulling the cover toward you, lift it up.

Active range

The remote control can be used up to 7 m (23 ft.) away and within a 30 degree angle from the remote control sensor.

Insert the batteries, orienting the + and poles as indicated.

Remote control sensor

30˚ 30˚

Align the cover and press down until it snaps into place.

Signal transmitter

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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.

• If the BL-WV10A is placed in a cabinet, the thickness and/or color of the glass doors of the cabinet may decrease the effective range of the remote control.

• The effective range of the remote control may decrease when the batteries are losing their charge.

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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 02

03 Magnavox

Panasonic Quasar

10 Sanyo

Fisher

11 JVC Sylvania Philips

04 Zenith 12 Hitachi

05 Thomson

13 Mitsubishi

RCA GE

Sharp 14 Samsung

08 Sony 15

Goldstar LG

09 To sh i ba 18

Samsung

[INPUT SELECT]

[POWER]

Number keys

Note

• When using the remote control to operate a television, aim the remote control at the television.

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• 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 an example of how the remote control is used to navigate through onscreen menus.

Example: Press [ENTER] to enter the [Camera List] screen.

[ENTER]

Navigator keys

Operation hints are shown here.

Remote control buttons and keys that can be used are shown here.

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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

To connect cameras directly to the BL-WV10A, see page 23.

Connecting cameras using an optional BB-HGW700A Camera Control Unit

Internet

BB-HGW700A

BL-WV10A

To connect a BB-HGW700A, see page 31.

Note

• Only 1 BB-HGW700A can be connected to the BL-WV10A wirelessly.

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Connecting cameras using a router

Internet

Router

BL-WV10A

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.

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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.

INTERNET

Router

User Name: AAAAAA Password: BBBBBB

Local Camera

Camera's User Name and Password is the same as the BL-WV10A's Admin. User

BL-WV10A

Admin. User Name: AAAAAA Admin. Password: BBBBBB

Local Area Network (LAN)

Note

• If the firmware version of a BL-C10A or BL-C30A is older than 1.22, [This camera's firmware is out of date] will be displayed and the camera will be registered as a remote camera.

• HCM series cameras with firmware older than version 1.08, as well as zoom cameras, can be registered as remote cameras only.

• User names and passwords shown here are examples only.

Name and Admin. Password

Remote Camera

Cameras connected via an Internet connection

User Name: WWWWWW Password: XXXXXX

Remote Camera

Camera's User Name and Password is different from the BL-WV10A's Admin. User Name and Admin. Password

Local Camera

Cameras configured using the BL-WV10A's Quick Setup utility (some exceptions apply)

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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 BL-

WV10A.

• 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. Place the camera where you plan on using it permanently (see page 30).

2.2.2 Television 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

2. Turn on the television.

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Video output port

Rear panel of BL-WV10A

Video cable

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3. Switch the television input mode to video.

To power outlet (AC 110 V)

Mode switchDC IN jack

AC cord

AC adaptor

DC plug

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.

• 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] screen (see page 95). In order to display the [Basic Setup] screen again, you will need to restore the BL-WV10A’s default settings (see page 131).

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7. Select [Finished] and press [ENTER].

• The confirmation screen will appear.

8. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER].

• Quick Setup will start.

Note

• 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.

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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.

Upon completion of Quick Setup for network and wireless settings, [Finished] will be displayed.

1. Connect a camera (using the Ethernet cable supplied with the camera) to any

of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A.

2. Turn on the camera.

• Quick Setup will configure the camera and restart it if necessary.

Rear panel of BL-WV10A

LAN jacks Rear panel

of camera

Switch

Bottom of BL-C30A

Ethernet cable

To configure a BL-C30A wireless camera using the Quick Setup utility, set the switch on the bottom of the camera to [WIRED]

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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. 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 by pressing its FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button and reconnect the camera.

• If a camera needs to be restarted during Quick Setup, camera configuration and restart will take about 2 minutes.

• During Quick Setup, the wireless indicator will light in green.

• Once registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash green.

When camera registration is complete, [Finished] is displayed.

3. To register an additional camera, connect the Ethernet cable to the new

camera and turn the camera on.

• When registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash once for each of the cameras registered.

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• 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 BL-

WV10A off.

2.2.4 Confirming the Camera Image

1. Connect all cameras registered during Quick Setup and turn them all on.

BL-WV10A

Note

• To use a wireless connection for the BL-C30A wireless camera, disconnect it from the Ethernet cable, set the camera switch to [WIRELESS] and turn the camera on again.

Video cable

Ethernet cable

Switch

Bottom of BL-C30A

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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.

• If the BL-WV10A does not receive date and time information from any of the connected cameras, the [Date and Time] screen will appear. Select the current date and time using the navigator keys on the remote control, and press [ENTER] when finished.

• 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.

• The date and time is displayed in the upper-right corner of the BLWV10A’s menu. If the date and time setting is not correct, set the correct date and time from the [Date and Time] screen on the [Settings] screen (see page 96).

Current date and time

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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.

• Camera information can be displayed by pressing [DISPLAY] while monitoring a camera. When placing a wireless camera, refer to the signal strength displayed on-screen for optimum transmission quality. Transmission problems can result in connection faults and problems when monitoring the camera.

Signal strength

Strongest signal Weakest signal No signal

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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.

• When connecting a BB-HGW700A with a wired connection:

- A maximum of 8 cameras can be registered and accessed by the BLWV10A.

- Turn the BB-HGW700A’s wireless mode off.

• When connecting a BB-HGW700A wirelessly:

- Only 1 BB-HGW700A can be connected to the BL-WV10A.

- We recommend connecting 1 camera only (wired or wireless) to the BBHGW700A, and a maximum of 3 wireless cameras to the BL-WV10A.

- We recommend setting the BL-WV10A's wireless format setting to

802.11g for best results.

2.3.1 Connection Overview

1. Connect the BL-WV10A to the television and to the BB-HGW700A (see

page 32)

• The [Basic Setup] screen appears.

2. Set the user name and password (see page 34)

• If the cameras in use are already connected to the BB-HGW700A, change the camera user names and passwords to the administrator name and password for the BL-WV10A and run Quick Setup. If you run Quick Setup without making these changes, the registered cameras will become remote cameras.

• If the cameras are still set to the default settings, Quick Setup will automatically assign user names and passwords without a need for you to set the administrator name and password.

• Images from cameras for which the user names and passwords are automatically set cannot be monitored with a computer.

3. Configure the BB-HGW700A and connected cameras using Quick Setup (see

page 35)

• Quick Setup for cameras and the BB-HGW700A.

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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

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.

Rear panel of

BL-WV10A

• Turn on all cameras connected to the BB-HGW700A.

LAN jacks

To power outlet (AC 110 V)

Rear panel of

BB-HGW700A

Ethernet cable

3. Turn on the television.

4. Switch the television input mode to video.

5. Confirm that the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A is set to [SETUP].

6. Insert the DC plug from the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack of the BL-WV10A.

• Make sure 2 minutes have passed since you turned on the BB-HGW700A.

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AC cord

AC adaptor

BB-HGW700A

• 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 (page 95).

DC plug

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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. To view camera images on a computer, Quick Setup must be performed after setting the administrator name and password for the camera.

• User names and passwords are case sensitive.

1. Select [Camera Settings] in the Basic Setup and press [ENTER].

• The [Camera Settings] screen will appear.

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.

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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].

• Quick Setup will start.

Note

• The administrator name and password must be between 6 and 15 alphanumeric characters in length. The following characters cannot be used: " < > : &.

2.3.4 Quick Setup

After completing Basic Setup, Quick Setup for the BB-HGW700A will start.

• 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.

Once Quick Setup for the BB-HGW700A is complete, [Finished] is displayed.

• Cameras registered to the BB-HGW700A will be automatically registered to the BL-WV10A.

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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.

Rear panel of BL-WV10A

LAN jacks

Ethernet cable

Rear of camera

Switch

Rear panel of BB-HGW700A

2. Turn on the cameras.

• Quick Setup will register each camera.

Note

• If a camera needs to be restarted during Quick Setup, camera configuration and restart will take about 2 minutes.

• During Quick Setup, the wireless indicator will be green.

Bottom of BL-C30A

To configure a BLC30A wireless camera using the Quick Setup utility, set the switch on the bottom of the camera to [WIRED]

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• 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. To register additional cameras, connect the Ethernet cable to the new

camera, and turn it on.

• When registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash once for each of the cameras registered.

4. Once all of the cameras have been registered as in step 3, turn the BL-

WV10A off.

Note

• Cameras for which the user name and password matches that of the BLWV10A will be automatically registered within the camera list as local cameras. (Non-matching cameras will be registered as remote cameras.)

• Cameras registered as remote cameras will remain so even if the user name and password are changed to match those of the BL-WV10A. To reregister a camera as a local camera, see page 53.

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2.3.5 Confirming the Camera Image

1. Disconnect all of the Ethernet cables from the BB-HGW700A.

2. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off.

3. Connect the LAN cables to the devices as necessary but do not turn them on.

4. Turn on the cameras connected to the BB-HGW700A.

5. Turn on the BB-HGW700A.

6. 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.

BL-WV10A

BB-HGW700A

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.

Switch

Bottom of BL-C30A

Video cable

Ethernet cable

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• After the BL-WV10A starts up, the camera monitoring screen will appear.

Note

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Current date and time

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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.

• Refer to page 6 in this manual as well as the Operating Instructions included with the camera for proper placement.

3. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off.

4. Connect the LAN cables to the devices as necessary but do not turn them on.

5. Turn on the cameras connected to the BB-HGW700A.

6. Turn on the BB-HGW700A.

7. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it

on.

8. Turn on the cameras connected to the BL-WV10A.

9. Confirm that each camera can be accessed from the BL-WV10A.

Signal strength

Strongest signal Weakest signal No signal

• If camera images are not smooth, repeat the procedure in this section and try again. If the problem still persists and you are using wireless cameras, refer to the information on page 6.

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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. Set the camera IP address (see page 44)

3. Set the user name and password (see page 45)

• If the cameras in use are already connected to a router, change the camera user names and passwords to the administrator name and password for the BL-WV10A and run Quick Setup. If you run Quick Setup without making these changes, the registered cameras will become remote cameras.

• If the cameras are still set to the default settings, Quick Setup will automatically assign user names and passwords. There is no need to set the administrator name and password manually.

4. Configure the cameras using Quick Setup (see page 47)

5. Confirm the camera images (see page 50)

6. Place the cameras and the router (see page 52)

2.4.2 Television and Router 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

Video cable

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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. Turn on the television.

4. Switch the television input mode to video.

5. Confirm that the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A is set to [SETUP].

6. Insert the DC plug from the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack in the BL-WV10A.

7. Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor and plug it in.

DC IN jack

To power outlet

AC cord

AC adaptor

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Router

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• 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].

• The [Starting Address] screen will appear.

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3. Enter the IP address for the camera and press [ENTER].

• 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.

2.4.4 Setting the User Name and Password

Note

• User names and passwords are case sensitive.

1. On the [Basic Setup] screen, select [Camera Settings], and press [ENTER].

• The [Camera Settings] screen will appear.

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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].

• Quick Setup will start.

Note

• The administrator name and password must be between 6 and 15 alphanumeric characters in length. The following characters cannot be used: " < > : &.

Note

• If the cameras are set to the 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. To view camera images on a computer, Quick Setup must be performed after setting the administrator name and password (using a minimum of 6 characters each) for the camera.

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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.

Upon completion of Quick Setup for network and wireless settings, [Finished] will be displayed.

Note

• Cameras connected to the router and for which setup has completed will be automatically registered for the BL-WV10A. Cameras not set up for static address will be automatically registered, but it is possible that they may lose the connection during use. Either change the camera settings to those for a static address, or reset the camera to its default settings by pressing the camera’s FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button and use Quick Setup to configure the camera again.

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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.

Rear panel of BL-WV10A

LAN jacks

Ethernet cable

Rear of camera

Switch

Bottom of BL-C30A

To configure a BLC30A wireless camera using the Quick Setup utility, set the switch on the bottom of the camera to [WIRED]

Note

• During camera registration, the camera may be restarted, and registration may take longer as a result. A camera restart can take up to 2 minutes.

• During Quick Setup, the wireless indicator will be green.

Router

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• 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. To register additional cameras, connect the Ethernet cable to the new

camera, and turn it on.

• When registration is complete, the buzzer will sound and the wireless indicator will flash once for each of the cameras registered.

4. Once all of the cameras have been registered as in step 3, turn the BL-

WV10A off.

Note

• Cameras registered as remote cameras will remain so even if the user name and password are changed to match those of the BL-WV10A. To reregister a camera as a local camera, see page 53.

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2.4.6 Confirming the Camera Image

1. Turn on the router and the cameras connected to the router.

Video

BL-WV10A

cable

Router

Ethernet

cable

Ethernet cable

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.

Switch

Bottom of BL-C30A

• After the launch screen, the Camera Monitoring Screen will appear.

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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.

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(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.

• Refer to page 6 in this manual as well as the Operating Instructions included with the camera for proper placement.

2. Make sure the BL-WV10A is turned off.

3. Connect the LAN cables to the devices as necessary but do not turn them on.

4. Turn on router and all cameras connected to the router.

5. Set the mode switch on the back of the BL-WV10A to [NORMAL] and turn it

on.

6. Turn on the cameras connected to the BL-WV10A.

7. Confirm that each camera can be accessed from the BL-WV10A.

Signal strength

Strongest signal Weakest signal No signal

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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. Re-register the camera using Quick Setup (see page 26, page 35, or page 47

depending on your connection method).

Or…

1. Erase the registration from the camera list (see page 118).

2. Revert the camera to its default settings.

3. Re-register the camera using Quick Setup (see page 26, page 35, or page 47

depending on your connection method).

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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.

Note

• Frame rate (frames per second, “fps”) may vary depending on the image being viewed by the camera, brightness, and other environment conditions, as well as network conditions such as distance between the BL-WV10A and the cameras, the number of cameras connected, network traffic, wireless network conditions (see page 6), etc.

• For BL-C10A and BL-C30A, a maximum of 15 fps in LOW quality (resolution) and 7.5 fps in HIGH quality is possible (see page 124).

• For HCM series cameras, a maximum of 30 fps in LOW quality and 12 fps in HIGH quality is possible (see page 124).

• Network speed may decrease while the BL-WV10A is turned on and connected to cameras.

• The display size and brightness of the Monitoring Screen can be adjusted (see page 122).

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• 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. After entering the camera’s user name and password and pressing [OK], the Monitoring Screen will appear.

[

• Cameras for which Quick Setup was performed without setting the administrator name and password will have user names and passwords set automatically; their images cannot be monitored on a computer. Change the camera’s user name (see page 134).

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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). (If no SD memory card is inserted in the unit, [Pictures] is displayed in faint blue letters to indicate it cannot be selected.)

Recorder:

Sets timer recording and sensor-triggered recording (see page 71).

Sensor Alert:

When a camera’s built-in sensor detects a change in temperature, this feature can automatically display the image from the camera (see page 66).

Setup:

Manages the time settings, the initial settings for the BL-WV10A, camera settings and SD memory cards (see page 95).

Note

• The Menu screen cannot be displayed when either the camera list or MultiCamera Screen is visible.

• While the menu is displayed, press [STOP] to hide the camera image. To show the image again, press [PLAY].

• The current time is displayed at the upper right of the Menu screen. If the correct time has not been set, it can be adjusted by selecting [Date and Time] in the Setup menu (see page 95).

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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.

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• 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]

• 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.) Access the camera via a computer and enable pan and tilt functions.

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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.

Home position ([ENTER])

Press to aim the camera at the home position. You can set the home position to the current position by holding [ENTER] down for about 5 seconds.

Presets ([1] to [8])

You can register up to 8 positions and aim the camera by pressing the corresponding button. [1] to [4] are preset but can be changed.

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Sensor position ([9])

Press to aim the camera at the sensor position. You can set the sensor position to the current location by holding [9] down for about 5 seconds.

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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.

Note

• Use of the home and sensor positions stores data to the camera. When multiple users are using the cameras, only the data for the last registration will remain valid; other users can overwrite registered positions.

• You cannot set a camera so that its lens does not move to the sensor position when the camera’s sensor is activated.

• Registering the home position and/or sensor position will also register the brightness and white balance settings (see page 124) at the time of the registration.

Registering the Preset Keys

The camera’s display positions can be registered to correspond to numbers of the remote control keypad.

1. Using the navigator keys, pan and tilt the lens and aim it at the position you

would like to register to a preset key.

2. Hold the desired preset key number key ([1] to [8]) for roughly 5 seconds.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

• The currently set name for the preset will appear.

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• 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. When multiple users are using the cameras, only the data for the last registration will remain valid; other users can overwrite registered presets.

• Registering a preset key will also register the brightness and white balance settings (see page 124) at the time of the registration.

Viewing the home position

Press [ENTER] while monitoring a camera.

• The lens moves to the home position.

• [Home Position] is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for about 4 seconds.

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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.

• For certain camera models, keys [1] to [4] are registered at the factory and aim the camera to the upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right positions, respectively.

• The name of the preset will appear in the upper left corner of the screen for about 4 seconds.

The settings for brightness and white balance will change to those at time of registration.

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3.4 Choosing a Camera from the Camera List

1. Press [MENU].

• The menu is displayed.

2. Select [Camera List] and press [ENTER].

• The Camera List appears.

Note

• 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.

• The monitoring screen appears.

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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.

When more than 4 cameras are registered

Monitoring screen

Press

Camera List

Note

• When viewing the Multi-Camera screen, images from HCM series cameras will appear smoother and with less delay than images from BLC10A and BL-C30A cameras.

• You can set remote cameras to either save or not save their passwords when they are connected (see page 115). If the password is not saved, you will be prompted to enter the user name and password when you try to access the camera.

Press

Multi-Camera screen 2

Multi-Camera screen 1

Remote2 Remote3

Remote4 Remote5

Press

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Images will not be displayed from remote cameras which have [Password Save] set to [Off].

Enter the camera's user name and password in order to view the camera.

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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).

• The camera’s sensor detects heat variations which occur from the sides with more accuracy than variations which approach the camera.

• The detection range of the sensor may increase or decrease depending on the temperature and environment where the camera is installed.

1. Press [MENU].

• The menu is displayed.

2. Select [Sensor Alert] and press [ENTER].

• The Sensor Alert Screen appears.

Note

• To activate Sensor Alert, you will need to first turn on a sensor for at least 1 camera on the [Camera Sensors] screen.

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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].

• After these settings are made, the Menu screen returns.

Note

• When Sensor Alert mode is set, the sensor indicator lights.

• The sensor range may differ depending on the camera type. See the camera user guide for cautions in placing the camera to maximize that range.

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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. If another camera’s sensor is triggered, however, the display will switch to that camera.

• If a camera's sensor triggers Sensor Alert mode, the camera's image will not be displayed if:

- The TV's video input is not set to the input which the BL-WV10A is connected to

- You are currently recording a camera image (using standard recording)

- You are accessing the [Sensor Alert] or [Setup] screen.

- You are taking a snapshot

- You have set the timer record or sensor record feature.

In these situations, you will still be alerted to sensor detection by the flashing of the sensor indicator and by the buzzer, if you have the buzzer turned on.

• When viewing the television, you cannot switch to a sensor-activated screen. Press [INPUT] on the remote control to switch to the camera Monitoring Screen.

• The buzzer volume can be adjusted (see page 97).

• If you have hidden the camera's image (see page 56), the camera's image will be displayed if the sensor is triggered.

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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.

Turning off the Flashing Sensor Indicator

When Sensor Alert mode is on, or when using the sensor for set recording times (see page 66 and page 76), the sensor indicator will continue to flash once the camera’s sensor has been activated.

To turn it off:

1. Display the [Sensor Alert] screen (see page 66).

2. Set [Sensor Alert] to [–] (unless it is already set to [–]), then press [ENTER].

• To turn Sensor Alert mode on again, set [Sensor Alert] to [On] again on the [Sensor Alert] screen.

Note

• A remote camera can be selected here only if [Sensor] is set to [On] on the camera's setup screen (see page 117).

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[For Computer Users]

Note

• 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. For more information refer to "Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer" or "Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor" in the Operating Instructions included with your camera.

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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. Recording occurs for the entire duration of the timer, or only when the sensor is triggered (not available with HCM series cameras) during set duration.

• Sensor Trigger: Images are recorded only when the specified camera’s sensor is activated (see page 81). Not available with HCM series cameras.

Timer trigger

Example: When the timer is set to record between 8:30 and 10:30

When [RECORD TYPE] is set to [All]:

When [RECORD TYPE] is set to [Sensr]:

Records for entire duration

Sensor

detection

Sensor

detection

8:00

Sensor trigger

Sensor

detection

8:00 9:00 10:00

Record Record Record

Note

• A n SD memo r y ca r d must b e inser ted in t he unit i n order t o record camera images.

• Timer recording can specify either timer recording or continuous sensor recording, but not both. You must choose one or the other.

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9:00 10:00

Record Record Record

Sensor

detection

Sensor

detection

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• 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. (We cannot guarantee the performance of SD memory cards made by other

manufacturers.) Cards with capacities of up to 1 GB can be used.

Inserting an SD memory card

Timer/Access indicator

Ejecting an SD memory card

Insert label side up,

Push the SD memory card

slightly, then remove it with notch on right side

CAUTION

When the timer/access indicator is flashing amber, data is either being read from or written to the card. When the indicator is flashing amber, do not do any of the following:

• Remove the SD memory card.

• Turn off the BL-WV10A.

• Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button.

Doing so can result in corrupted data on the SD memory card. If this occurs, the card cannot be used and you will need to reformat the card with the BL-WV10A. All data on the card will be erased.

Note

• Do not use the SD memory card used for the BL-WV10A in other devices (digital cameras, video cameras, etc.). Only image data (movies and pictures) that were recorded with the BL-WV10A can be viewed with the

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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.

• We recommend that you format SD memory cards with the BL-WV10A prior to use.

• When you remove the SD memory card, the screen will switch to the monitoring screen.

• The length of time or the number of frames/pictures that can be recorded onto an SD memory card is as indicated below. Those figures were calculated for maximum image size. Image size and content may affect recording time or the number of frames/pictures.

• There are no guarantees for recorded content. Issues with either the BLWV10A or a card that result in a loss of images cannot be compensated for by Panasonic.

• During standard recording (I.e., pressing the [RECORD] button on the remote control while monitoring a camera), images are recorded at the displayed resolution ([HIGH] or [LOW]), however, the length of time for recording is the same regardless of the resolution.

• In comparison to timer recording, standard recording captures much more data; ordinary recording, therefore, will minimize any capacity needed for timer recording. Always confirm the time available for recording on the Timer Recording Confirmation Screen.

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Movie Recording Time

Capacity

Timer/Sensor Recording Standard Recording

LONG LOW HIGH HCM Series C Series

8 MB 1 hr. 10 min. 3 min. 13 sec. 26 sec.

16 MB 2 hr.

30 min. 7 min. 30 sec. 58 sec.

30 min.

32 MB 5 hr.

1 hr. 10 min. 1 min. 2min.

10 min.

64 MB 10 hr.

2 hr. 30 min. 2 min. 4 min.

40 min.

128 MB 21 hr.

40 min.

256 MB 43 hr.

20 min.

512 MB 87 hr.

10 min.

1 GB 167 hr.

50 min.

4 hr. 20 min.

8 hr. 40 min.

17 hr. 20 min.

33 hr. 30 min.

1 hr. 4 min. 8 min.

2 hr. 8 min. 16 min.

4 hr.

17 min. 33 min.

10 min.

8 hr. 33 min. 65 min.

• See page 84 for more information on recording modes (LONG, LOW and HIGH).

Picture Storage

Capacity

No. of Pictures

LOW HIGH

8 MB 270 160

16 MB 450 300

32 MB 940 630

64 MB 1930 1290

128 MB 3900 2600

256 MB 7780 5190

512 MB 15680 10460

1 GB 30170 20120

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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

3. To stop recording, press [STOP].

• A list of all movies can be viewed on the [Movies] screen (see page 88).

• Press [DISPLAY] while recording to display information on the recording (see page 90).

Note

• Neither remove an SD memory card nor turn off the BL-WV10A while it is in ordinary recording mode. Doing so will cancel the recording and may corrupt the data on the card. If this occurs, you will need to reformat the card with the BL-WV10A (see page 120).

• During standard recording, a maximum of 15 frames per second (fps) can be recorded. Results will vary depending on network conditions.

Shown in upper-right corner of screen for 4 seconds after recording has started

4.3 Snapshot Recording

A picture of the image being monitored is saved to an SD memory card.

1. Insert an SD memory card into the BL-WV10A (see page 72).

2. Display the Monitoring Screen and press [SNAPSHOT].

Status indicator: Red

CAM1

Recording

• Upon pressing [SNAPSHOT], the image being monitored will be saved as a picture to the SD memory card.

• A list of recorded pictures can be viewed on the [Pictures] screen (see page 92).

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Note

• Snapshot recording is not available when the Multi-Camera Screen is visible (see page 64).

4.4 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.

• If the SD memory card is removed while setting up for timer recording, the setup screen will change to the Monitoring Screen, with all timer settings cancelled.

4.4.1 Setup for Timer Recording

1. Insert an SD memory card into the BL-WV10A.

• An SD memory card is not needed if you are not recording to one (see page 79).

2. Press [MENU].

• The menu is displayed.

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• The Timer Recording Screen appears.

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• 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.

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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 Content

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).

Camera Name Select the camera to be used for recording.

Start Time/End Time

Set the times to begin and end recording. Press the top and bottom navigator keys change the time in

1 minute increments. Press and hold the top and bottom navigator keys to change

the time in 15 minute increments.

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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 [—]. When [SENSOR] has been selected for content, only [O] is

available.

• The sensor range may differ depending on the camera type. To record from remote cameras using sensor activation, confirm that the cameras are set for sensor use (see page 117). See the camera user guide for cautions in placing the camera to maximize that range.

• To record images from the Monitoring Screen to a video deck or a DVD/ HDD recorder, select [—]. Use a video cable to connect the video output port on the BL-WV10A to the video input jack on a video deck or DVD/ HDD recorder, setting the time for recording on the video deck or DVD/ HDD recorder to match that of the BL-WV10A. At the set time, the Monitoring Screen for the specified camera will appear and be recorded on the video deck or DVD/HDD recorder.

7. After setting the content, press [ENTER].

• Timer recording is now set.

8. Press [TIMER] to turn the timer on.

• Upon doing so, the timer/access indicator will turn green.

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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.

• If recording start and end times conflict with previously set times, “The timer could not be set because the recording time overlaps with another timer. Set a different start and/or end time.“ is displayed and your settings will be invalidated.

• Once timer recording begins, the image switches to that of the recording camera. That image will be displayed at the resolution at which it was set when the recording was set up. If you try to perform any operations, “Now recording. No other operations are possible. Press [TIMER] button to stop recording.” will be displayed.

• Timer recording will take place using the time as set on the BL-WV10A. Be sure to confirm the current time as it is displayed, and if wrong, set the time Date and Time screen (see page 96).

• If you remove the SD memory card when the timer is on, the timer will turn off and timer recording will not take place. Re-inserting the SD memory card will not correct this. To do so, re-insert the SD memory card and turn the timer on. If however, there are timer recordings set to take place without using the SD memory card, removing the card will not turn the timer off.

• When timer recording is set to [SENSOR], the camera lens will move to the sensor position set for that camera (see page 59) when the sensor is activated, and record images to the SD memory card. Local cameras will also record images prior to and after sensor activation as well (see page 84).

• If the power fails or is turned off during a timer recording, you may see an error result. If that occurs, erase the timer recording settings (see page 84).

• During timer 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.

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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.]

• When recording begins, the current display will automatically end, and the Monitoring Screen for the camera used for timer recording will appear.

4.4.2 Setup for Continuous Sensor Recording

This feature is not available with HCM series cameras. When the sensor is activated for cameras set for continuous sensor recording,

recording will begin once the camera lens moves to the sensor position (see page 59),

Once continuous sensor recording is set, you can begin timer recording, for example, by using the remote control to turn the timer on before leaving and then turning it off upon your return, whereupon you can review the recorded images. The functionality is similar to that of an answering machine, activated by a single button.

1. Insert an SD memory card into the BL-WV10A.

• An SD memory card is not needed if you are not recording to one (see page 79).

2. Press [MENU].

• The menu is displayed.

3. Select [Recorder] and press [ENTER].

4. When [Timer] is selected, select [Trigger Type] and press [ENTER].

• The Trigger Type screen appears.

• Select [Sensor] and press [ENTER].

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• The continuous sensor recording [Recorder] screen appears.

Note

• 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.

• Upon doing so, the timer/busy indicator will turn green, and timer recording will begin immediately.

• To end timer recording, press [TIMER] to turn the timer off.

Timer/Busy indicator

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Note

• 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.

• The sensor range may differ depending on the camera type. See the camera user guide for cautions in placing the camera to maximize that range.

4.4.3 Changing the Record Mode

The image mode can be changed for timer and continuous sensor recording.

1. In the [Recorder] screen, select [Record Mode] and press [ENTER].

• The Record Mode screen appears.

2. Using the left and right navigator keys, select the desired mode and press

[ENTER].

Note

• A guide for the capacity of a 64MB SD memory card for each recording mode is indicated below (for more information see page 74). If the resolution is set to LOW, the recorded image will appear smaller, as will its image during recording.

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Record

Mode

HIGH 640 x 480 Standard 1 sec. About 30 min.

LOW 320 x 240 Favor

LONG 320 x 240 Favor

Resolution Image

Quality

Motion

• The content of sensor recording is different for local and remote cameras. Local cameras capture 5 frames both before and after sensor activation. In addition, sensor response timing may lead to fewer recorded frames for each response. Remote cameras record the image at time of activation.

• We recommend using a recording mode of either HIGH or LOW for sensor recording.

Image Refresh Interval

1 sec. About 2 hr.

5 sec. About 10 hr.

Record Time (when

recording to a 64 MB SD

memory card)

4.5 Confirming, Changing and Erasing Timer Recording Programs

When you select [Recorder] from the Menu screen, the recording method (timer recording, continuous sensor recording) currently selected is displayed.

Confirming Timer Recording Programs

In the [Recorder] screen for timer recording, you can confirm the current settings and content for timer recording.

Note

• If an error occurs during timer recording, an error icon appears. (see below)

• When [All] is selected for recording content, the time from recording start to end is calculated and displayed.

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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. Environment conditions (page 6) may be causing poor wireless communication quality. Check the connection to the camera. Turn off Privacy Mode (see page 111).

A “ (quotation mark) was used in the FTP User Name or Password (see page 104). Confirm the correct information and enter it again.

An error in writing to the SD memory card. If the SD memory card is write-protected, disable write-protection. Do not remove or insert SD memory cards during timer recording.

The camera is in Privacy Mode. Turn off Privacy Mode (see page 111).

There is no SD memory card inserted. Insert an SD memory card.

Other error Do not remove or insert SD memory cards during timer recording.

Changing Timer Recording Content

1. In the [Recorder] screen for timer recording, select the timer recording you

wish to change and press [ENTER].

• The Timer Recording Settings Screen appears.

2. Change the recording content and press [ENTER].

• The timer recording content is changed.

Erasing a Timer Recording Setting

In the [Recorder] screen for timer recording, select the recording program to erase and press [1].

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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.

Erasing Continuous Sensor Recording Settings

In the [Recorder] screen for continuous sensor recording, press [1].

• The continuous sensor recording settings are erased and the camera name appears as [None].

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[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.

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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. Insert an SD memory card containing movies into the BL-WV10A.

2. Press [MENU].

• The menu is displayed.

3. Select [Movies] and press [ENTER].

• The movies screen appears.

The recording capacity for the currently selected recording mode for the SD memory card is displayed.

Current page/Total number of pages

Select to view the previous page

4. Select the movie and press [ENTER].

• The movie will play.

• Press [DISPLAY] while the movie is playing to display information (see page 90).

Current date and time

Movie list Camera name and record date/time is displayed under each movie

Select to view the next page

Guidance

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Note

• You can also select any of the images (in thumbnail view) from the list in the Recording Playback Screen.

5.2 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. When saved pictures are viewed, the long information display can be used to confirm time of recording (see page 126). By saving only the needed portions of movies as pictures, you can then erase the movie to more effectively use memory card capacity.

Frame-by-frame Playback

When playback is paused, press the top navigator key to move forward by single frames and the bottom navigator key rewind by single frames.

Fast Forward/Rewind Playback

During playback, press the top navigator key to fast forward playback and the bottom navigator key to rewind playback.

Playing the Next (or Previous) Movie

During playback, press the right navigator key to play the next movie and the left navigator key to start playback from the beginning of the current movie.

If you press the left navigator key during the first 3 seconds of the movie, the previous movie will play.

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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. Select a sequentially displayed image and press [ENTER] to view the selected image in full screen mode. Once in full screen mode, press [DISPLAY] to display the LONG information (see page 126) and confirm the time of recording. When an image is displayed, pressing the [SNAPSHOT] will save it as a picture.

• Press [STOP] to return to the Sequential Photo List Screen.

• Select an image in the Sequential Photo List Screen and press [3] to specify images (in thumbnail view) for the list display in the Recording Playback Screen.

Note

• Press [DISPLAY] while an image is displayed to confirm image information. The same will result when viewing pictures.

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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.

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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.

Current page/Total number of pages

Select to view the previous page.

4. Select an image and press [ENTER].

• The picture appears.

• Press [DISPLAY] while it is displayed to view image information (see page 126).

Guidance is displayed

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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.

Viewing the Next (or Prior) Image

When a picture is displayed, press the left or right navigator keys to view the next or previous image.

5.6 Erasing Recorded Pictures

Erasing Pictures

1. Select the picture to be erased in the [Pictures] screen and press [1].

• The Confirm Deletion Screen appears.

2. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER].

• The selected image is erased.

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Erasing All Pictures

1. Press [2] in the [Pictures] screen.

• The Confirm Deletion Screen appears.

2. Select [Yes] and press [ENTER].

• All recorded pictures are erased.

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6Setup 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).

Camera Setup:

You can register cameras manually (see page 105) and change camera settings (see page 108).

SD Card Info:

Display information on and format SD memory cards (see page 120).

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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. Use the left and right navigator keys to select the desired information, then

press the top or bottom navigator keys to change the setting and press [ENTER].

• When you set the time manually, the clocks of all connected local cameras will be synchronized to match.

Note

• The BL-WV10A will be unable to receive time data if no cameras are connected when it starts up. In that instance, set the clock manually.

When Connected to a Router

• Time data can be obtained from remote cameras, but that data will not overwrite settings in the BL-WV10A. The time displayed while monitoring and the time used for recording purposes is taken from the BL-WV10A's clock. If the time in a remote camera is off, connect to it with a computer and reset its clock to match that of the BL-WV10A.

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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.

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3. Select the category of settings you wish to change, then press [ENTER].

• BL-WV10A settings (security code and alarm volume) (see page 98)

• Network settings (see page 99)

• Camera settings (see page 100)

• Wireless settings (see page 101)

• Sensor settings (see page 104)

• Status settings (see page 105)

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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 Description

Security Code

Set the security code needed for [General Setup] and [Camera Setup].

Select [Security Code] and press [ENTER]. The security screen appears.

Alarm Vol um e

Enter a new (4-digit) security code user the keypad on the remote control and press [ENTER].

The new security code is set. Change the security code frequently to maintain security.

Sets the volume for the buzzer in Sensor Alert mode and the operational volume.

Select a volume setting (off, 1, 2, 3 or 4) and press [ENTER]. The buzzer will sound to confirm the new volume setting.

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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). You will need to reperform Quick Setup to register the cameras and set desired settings again.

• Setting the volume to off will turn off both the buzzer and any operational sounds.

• To turn off the volume for the buzzer in Sensor Alert mode only, press [ALERT].

Network Settings

Change the settings for the BL-WV10A's network information.

Setting Description

IP Address/

Set the IP address and subnet mask for the BL-WV10A.

Subnet Mask

Gateway Set the gateway address

DNS1/DNS2 Set the IP address for the DNS server.

Up to 2 DNS server addresses can be set.

Proxy Server/ Proxy Port

If you will use a proxy server to view camera images, enter its name and port number here.

Note

• If the BL-WV10A will not be connected to a network (the BL-WV10A will only be connected to cameras), these settings can be ignored.

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