Panasonic BL-WV10A User manual

ORDER NO. KMS0505067CE
F5
Wireless Camera Monitoring System
BL-WV10A
(for U.S.A.)
2005 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD FREE, (PbF), SOLDERING
If lead free solder was used in the manufacture of this product the printed circuit boards will be marked
PbF.
Standard leaded, (Pb), solder can be used as usual on boards without the PbF mark.
When this mark does appear please read and follow the special instructions described in this manual
on the use of PbF and how it might be permissible to use Pb solder during service and repair work.
1. ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF: Pb free)
Note:
In the information below, Pb, the symbol for lead in the periodic table of elements, will refer to standard
solder or solder that contains lead.
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We will use PbF solder when discussing the lead free solder used in our manufacturing process which
is made from Tin, (Sn), Silver, (Ag), and Copper, (Cu).
This model, and others like it, manufactured using lead free solder will have PbF stamped on the PCB.
For service and repair work we suggest using the same type of solder although, with some precautions,
standard Pb solder can also be used.
Caution
- PbF solder has a melting point that is 50° ~ 70° F, (30° ~ 40°C) higher
than Pb solder. Please use a soldering iron with temperature control
and adjust it to 700° ± 20° F, (370° ± 10°C). In case of using high
temperature soldering iron, please be careful not to heat too long.
- PbF solder will tend to splash if it is heated much higher than its melting
point, approximately 1100°F, (600°C).
- If you must use Pb solder on a PCB manufactured using PbF solder,
remove as much of the original PbF solder as possible and be sure that
any remaining is melted prior to applying the Pb solder.
- When applying PbF solder to double layered boards, please check the
component side for excess which may flow onto the opposite side (See
figure, below).
1.1. SUGGESTED PbF SOLDER
There are several types of PbF solder available commercially. While this product is manufactured using
Tin, Silver, and Copper, (Sn+Ag+Cu), you can also use Tin and Copper, (Sn+Cu), or Tin, Zinc, and
Bismuth, (Sn+Zn+Bi). Please check the manufacturer’s specific instructions for the melting points of
their products and any precautions for using their product with other materials. The following lead free
(PbF) solder wire gauge are recommended for service of this product: 0.3mm, 0.6mm and 1.0mm.
1.2. HOW TO RECOGNIZE THAT Pb FREE SOLDER IS USED
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COMPONENT VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
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2. FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS
ICs and LSIs are vulnerable to static electricity.
When replacing, the following precautions will help to prevent recurring malfunctions.
1. Cover the plastic parts with aluminum foil.
2. Ground the soldering irons.
3. Use a conductive mat on the work-table.
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4. Do not grasp IC or LSI pins with bare fingers.
3. CAUTION
3.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before servicing, unplug the power cord to prevent an electrical shock.
2. When replacing parts, use only manufacturer’s recommended
components for safety.
3. Check the condition of power cord. Replace if wear or damage is
evident.
4. After servicing, be sure to restore the lead dress, insulation barriers,
insulation papers, shields, etc.
5. Before returning the serviced equipment to the customer, make the
following insulation resistance test to prevent a shock hazard.
3.2. CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries accoding to the manufacturer’s Instructions.
3.3. TRADEMARKS
- Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
- Ethernet is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Xerox
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- Microsoft, Windows and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
- Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or
its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
- SD mark is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
- Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
- All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective
owners.
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3.4. INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST
1. Unplug the AC power cord and short the two prongs of the plug with a
jumper wire.
2. Measure the resistance value with ohmmeter between the jumpered AC
plug and each exposed metal cabinet part, such as screw threads, etc.
Note:
Some exposed parts may be isolated from the chassis by design. These will read infinity.
3. If the measurement is outside the specified limits, there is a possibility
of shock hazard. The equipment should be repaired and rechecked
before it is returned to the customer.
3.5. POWER CAUTION
The power socket wall outlet should be located near this equipment and be easily accessible.
4. SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit:
LAN Interface
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Items Specifications
Number of ports 4 port
Connector type 8-pin modular jack (RJ-45)
Physical interface IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
MDI/MDI-X with auto-detect
Wireless Interface
Items Specifications
IEEE802.11g
Transmission protocol OFDM (IEEE802.11g standard)/DS-SS
(IEEE802.11b compatible), half duplex
Transmission speed
([standard value] Mbps)
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 *(IEEE802.11g standard):
automatic fallback
Frequency range (MHz) 2412 to 2462 (center frequencies)
Number of channels 11
IEEE802.11b
Transmission protocol DS-SS, half duplex
Transmission speed
([standard value] Mbps)
11/5.5/2/1 *(IEEE802.11b standard): (automatic fallback)
Frequency range (MHz) 2412 to 2462 (center frequencies)
Number of channels 11
Communication range The range will depend on environmental conditions.
The proximity of reinforced concrete structures, large metal objects,
microwave ranges, and/or theft prevention devices can shorten the range.
Obstructions (walls, furniture, equipment) can also shorten the usable range.
- The values displayed represent the theoretical maximums for wireless
LAN standards, and do not represent actual data transmission speeds.
Video Output
Items Specifications
Video format NTSC
Output jack Single jack
Output level 1.0 Vp-p (75 )
User Interface
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Items Specifications
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
Restoration of default settings
Mode switch Normal, Setup, Sequential Display
ALERT Camera sensor notification
Indicator displays Power (green/orange/red), Sensor (orange), ALERT (green), SD Memory Card
(green/orange),
Wireless (green), LAN 1 through LAN 4 (green)
Recording media SD Memory Card
Other
Items Specifications
AC adapter AC110 V (60Hz) DC12 V (part number PQLV202Y)
DC cord length: About 3.0 m (10 ft.)
AC cord length: About 1.8 m (separate)
Power consumption: 7.5 W
Antenna Diversity antenna
Exterior dimensions W x H x D: About 220 mm x 42 mm x 171 mm (8.6 in. x 1.6 in. x 6.7 in.) with
antenna collapsed and no stand
Weight (Main Unit Only) About 500 g (1.1 lb)
Operational environment 0°C~40 °C (32°F~104 °F) humidity between 20 and 85% (without condensation)
EM radiation shielding FCC Part 15
Software:
Camera Viewer
Items Specifications
Camera image display Displays a maximum of eight camera images
Video (motion JPEG): 640x480, 320x240
1 screen per 8 pages, 4 screens per 2 pages
Camera pan/tilt operations, image size switching, resolution switching
Recording to and playing
from SD memory cards
Movies (motion JPEG): 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Saved in QuickTime format
Pictures (JPEG): 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Timer recording
Camera motion sensor
support
Automatic switch to camera image at sensor input event sensor input
triggers buzzer/LED notification
Automated camera image recording at sensor input event
Setup
Items Specifications
Quick Setup Automatically performs necessary network and wireless settings for
Panasonic cameras and routers
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Wireless Terminal Feature
Items Specifications
Security WEP (64 bit/128 bit/152 bit), wireless stealth functionality (SSID suppression,
connection denial/permissions through ANY key), MAC address filtering
Notice Regarding Wireless Communications
1. To avoid wireless communication interference and instability, do not
use this product near the following devices, or change the wireless
channel used by the BL-WV10A.
- 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 commnication 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.
Frame rate
- 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, etc.
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- For BL-C10A and BL-C30A, a maximum of 15 fps in LOW quality
(resolution) and 7.5 fps in HIGH quality is possible.
- For HCM series cameras, a maximum of 30 fps in LOW quality and 12
fps in HIGH quality is possible.
- 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.
5. PARTS LOCATIONS
5.1. MAIN UNIT
Front Panel
1. SD Memory Card port
2. Timer/Busy indicator
3. Power indicator
4. Alert indicator
5. Sensor indicator
6. LAN indicators
7. Wireless indicator
8. Remote control sensor
Rear Panel
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1. DC IN jack
2. Video output port
3. LAN ports
4. Mode switch
5. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
6. Antenna
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
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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 due to insufficient free
space on the SD memory card. 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.
Sensor Amber The sensor is on.
Orange
(flashing)
The indicator will flash every 0.5
seconds when a camera is being
detected by the sensor. After
detection, the indicator will flash
every second. To turn off the
indicator.
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.
5.2. REMOTE CONTROL
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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.
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.
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
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.
11. [RETURN] Returns to the previous or menu.
12. [ALERT]: Turns the alert on and off. The alert 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.
6. HOW TO CONNECT
Connecting cameras directry to the BL-WV10A
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Connecting to the BB-HGW700A (See Operating Instructions)
Connecting to the router except BB-HGW700A
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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.
7. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
7.1. HOW TO REMOVE BOTTOM CABINET
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1. Remove two Screws (A).
2. Remove Bottom Cabinet.
7.2. HOW TO REMOVE MAIN BOARD AND ANTENNA
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1. Remove five Screws (B).
2. Remove the solder of Antena Cable (two point A
and C).
3. Remove Main Board.
4. Remove Antenna.
8. TROUBLE SHOUTING GUIDE
- Press the Factory default reset button to reset to the original defaults.
- Connect the PC to each LAN1~4 port with the LAN cable.
- Insert the wireless network card (802.11b/g) into the PC.
(Confirm that the BL-WV10A unit and the wireless network card are
placed in such a way that radio waves can travel between them)
- Set up your PC.
8.1. PC SETUP
System requirements
- A notebook PC with a CardBus slot and Windows XP installed as the
operating system
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A wireless LAN card
- A CardBus wireless LAN card (802.11b/g compatible)
8.1.1. LAN-connected PC
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Net mask: 255.255.255.0
DNS: Not available
Default gateway: Not available
8.1.2. Wireless connected PC
IP address: 192.168.0.2
Net mask: 255.255.255.0
DNS: Not available
Default gateway: Not available
SSID: Refer to the label on the
underside of the unit.
128 bit encryption (WEP) key
:
Refer to the label on the
underside of the unit.
Communicate mode: Infrastructure
8.1.3. The method of connection for troubleshooting
8.2. TROUBLE SHOOTING FLOW CHART
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