Panasonic BL-WV10 User manual

Operating Instructions
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Wireless Camera
Monitoring System
Model No. BL-WV10
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Main Features
Camera Image Monitoring
Simply connect the BL-WV10 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-C30 can be connected as well, meaning you
won't have to worry about running cables from the BL-WV10 to each camera.
Pan/Tilt Feature
Aim the camera wherever you want by simply pressing the navigator keys on the
included remote control.
Zoom Feature
When viewing images with the BL-WV10, camera images can be magnified using
the 16x digital zoom feature. If the connected camera has an optical zoom feature,
the camera's optical zoom feature can be used instead.
Sensor Alert Feature
If the connected camera features a built-in sensor or is connected to an external
sensor, the sensor can be used with the Sensor Alert feature. When the sensor is
triggered, the BL-WV10 can alert you by sounding its built-in alarm and by
displaying the image from the camera. Motion detection is also possible with
compatible 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-WV10.
System Expansion
Up to 8 cameras can be connected, allowing you to keep an eye on every room
with just 1 BL-WV10.
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.
Quick Setup
Configuration is quick and easy with the BL-WV10's Quick Setup feature–connect
your cameras to the BL-WV10 and Quick Setup will handle the rest.
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Compatible Network Cameras (sold separately)
The following cameras are compatible with the BL-WV10, however, certain camera
features cannot be used. See page 5 for more information.
• Panasonic C series Network Cameras (BL-C10: firmware version 1.24 or
higher; All other: 1.30 or higher)
• Panasonic HCM series Network Cameras (firmware version 1.30 or
higher)
• Note that the following HCM series cameras are not supported by the
BL-WV10:
- 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/
Other Important Information
• This product is not designed to provide surveillance for the prevention of
burglary or theft. We cannot be held responsible in the event of such
incidents.
• If you are using a wireless router, connect the BL-WV10 to the router using
an Ethernet cable. Wireless connection to the router is not supported.
• If the camera’s color night view mode is turned on, the image refresh rate
and overall image quality may decrease. As a result, objects may not be
displayed properly. In low-light environments, images may be out of focus
when using the pan/tilt feature or when the subject is moving. We
recommend brightening the subject or disabling color night view mode.
• The detection range of the sensor becomes shorter as the environmental
temperature within the range of the sensor becomes higher.
• When a camera's motion detection feature is enabled, camera images
refresh rate may decrease by 10 to 20%. Moving objects in a dark
environment may not be detected properly.
• The cameras shown in the illustrations in this document are the BL-C10
and BL-C30. They are used as examples only.
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How to Use This Documentation
The following documentation is included:
Getting Started
Provides basic instructions for connecting your cameras to the BL-WV10, as well
as error and troubleshooting information.
Operating Instructions (this document)
Provides detailed instructions on BL-WV10 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 Network Camera features are not supported by the BL-WV10.
For C series camera users
In order to use a C series camera with the BL-WV10, set the [Access Level] of the
[General User] to [Level 3]. For more information, refer to the operating instructions
provided with your C series camera.
For HCM series camera users
In order to use the following HCM series camera features with the BL-WV10, set
the access settings for the general user as shown below.
For more information, refer to the operating instructions provided with your HCM
series camera.
• Click to Center Control • Listen
• External Sensor • Talk
• View Buffered Image Page •IPsec
*1
*1 The BL-WV10 is not compatible with IPsec. To use an HCM series camera with the
BL-WV10, make sure the camera's IPsec feature is disabled.
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
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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 Getting Started 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
aluminium-based heat insulation
• Multiple walls
• Fire doors and glass
• Steel racks or shelves
• Metal fencing or steel mesh
3. Place cameras and this product at least 2 m away from radios. Do not connect
cameras and this product to a power outlet used by a radio.
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Declaration of Conformity (BL-WV10CE, BL-WV10E)
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., declares that this equipment is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio
& Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this
manual are available for download by visiting:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany
1999/5/EC
Important Safety Information:
Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor (model no. PQLV202; order no.
PQLV202X) and AC cord.
0682
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Table of Contents
1 Names and Locations .................................................12
1.1 Main Unit ......................................................................................12
1.2 Remote Control ............................................................................15
2 Setup ............................................................................20
2.1 Setup Overview ............................................................................20
2.2 Connection Examples ..................................................................20
2.3 Local and Remote Cameras.........................................................21
2.4 When Using a Router ...................................................................22
2.4.1 Initial Connections (When Using a Router).............................................. 22
2.4.2 Easy Network Setup (When Using a Router) .......................................... 23
2.4.3 Quick Setup (When Using a Router) ....................................................... 24
2.4.4 Viewing Camera Images (When Using a Router).................................... 26
2.4.5 Placing Cameras (When Using a Router)................................................ 27
2.5 When Not Using a Router ............................................................28
2.5.1 Initial Connections (When Not Using a Router) ....................................... 28
2.5.2 Easy Network Setup (When Not Using a Router).................................... 29
2.5.3 Quick Setup (When Not Using a Router)................................................. 30
2.5.4 Viewing Camera Images (When Not Using a Router) ............................. 32
2.5.5 Placing Cameras (When Not Using a Router) ......................................... 33
2.6 Re-registering a Remote Camera as a Local Camera .................34
3 Viewing Camera Images .............................................35
3.1 Displaying the Menu Screen.........................................................37
3.2 Panning/Tilting..............................................................................38
3.3 Zooming .......................................................................................40
3.4 Manual Focus...............................................................................40
3.5 Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Keys ................................41
3.6 Choosing a Camera from the Camera List...................................46
3.7 Displaying the Multi-Camera Screen ............................................47
3.8 Viewing Camera Images from a Mobile Phone or Computer .......49
3.9 Sensor Alert Mode .......................................................................50
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4 Recording Images....................................................... 54
4.1 SD Memory Cards........................................................................55
4.1.1 SD Memory Card Capacity ......................................................................57
4.2 Standard Recording .....................................................................59
4.3 Snapshot Recording.....................................................................60
4.4 Timer Recording ...........................................................................60
4.4.1 Setup for Timer Recording .......................................................................60
4.4.2 Setup for Continuous Sensor Recording..................................................65
4.4.3 Changing the Record Mode .....................................................................67
4.5 Confirming, Changing, and Erasing Recording Programs............68
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures .................................... 72
5.1 Playing Movies .............................................................................72
5.2 Useful Tips for Movie Playback ....................................................73
5.3 Erasing Recorded Movies ............................................................75
5.4 Viewing Pictures ...........................................................................76
5.5 Useful Tips for Viewing Pictures...................................................77
5.6 Erasing Recorded Pictures...........................................................77
6 Setup Menu ................................................................. 79
6.1 Date and Time..............................................................................80
6.2 General Setup ..............................................................................81
6.3 Registering a Camera Manually ...................................................89
6.4 Camera Setup ..............................................................................92
6.4.1 Camera Setup for Local Cameras............................................................93
6.4.2 Camera Setup for Remote Cameras......................................................100
6.5 Erasing a Camera.......................................................................104
6.6 Changing the Order of the Camera List......................................105
6.7 Starting Easy Network Setup Manually ......................................105
6.8 Viewing SD Memory Card Information .......................................106
7 Accessing from a Mobile or Computer................... 107
7.1 Displaying the Camera's URL.....................................................108
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7.2 Setting E-mail Notification ..........................................................108
7.3 Allowing Access from Mobiles or Computers .............................112
7.4 Sensor Notification by E-mail .....................................................112
8 Entering Characters..................................................114
9 Other Features...........................................................115
9.1 Displaying Information While Monitoring ....................................115
9.2 Displaying Movie Information .....................................................119
9.3 Displaying Picture Information....................................................120
9.4 Displaying Information While Recording.....................................121
9.5 Temporarily Disconnecting a Camera ........................................123
9.6 When Two Events Occur Simultaneously...................................124
10 Resetting the BL-WV10.............................................125
11 Adding Cameras........................................................126
12 Changing the Camera's User Name ........................128
13 Default Settings for the BL-WV10 ............................129
14 Specifications............................................................130
15 When the Remote Control is Missing......................133
15.1 Sequential Display Mode............................................................133
16 Appendix....................................................................135
16.1 Declaration of Conformity...........................................................136
16.2 GNU General Public License .....................................................138
16.3 GNU Lesser General Public License..........................................146
Index..................................................................................157
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1Table of Contents
1 Names and Locations
1.1 Main Unit
Front Panel
1. SD Memory Card port (see page 55)
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 14)
8. Remote control sensor (see page 16)
Rear Panel
1. DC IN jack
2. Video output port
3. LAN ports
4. Mode switch
5. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button (page 125)
6. Antenna
(1)
(8)(2)
(3) (4) (5) (7)
(6)
(1)
(2) (3) (6)
(5)(4)
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Indicators
The indicators display the status of the BL-WV10 and network conditions.
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.
During Quick Setup: The unit is in Quick
Setup mode.
Alert Green The alarm is turned on. Turn off by
pressing ALERT on the remote control.
Off The alarm is turned off. Turn on by
pressing ALERT on the remote control.
Sensor Amber The sensor has been triggered.
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 53.
Off The sensor has not been triggered.
LAN 1–4 Green The unit is connected to a wired camera
or to a router.
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Wireless Green The unit is connected to a wireless
camera.
During Quick Setup: Quick Setup is in
progress.
Green (flashing) During Quick Setup: Quick Setup has
been completed for a camera.
Indicator Color Description
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1.2 Remote Control
1. POWER and INPUT SELECT: 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 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 41).
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 115).
(2)
(1)
(5)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(13)
(14)
(6)
(7)
(4)
(12)
(3)
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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 41).
11. RETURN: Returns to the previous or menu.
12. ALERT: Turns the alarm on and off. The alarm 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
Active range
The remote control can be used up to 7 m away and within a 30 degree angle from
the remote control sensor.
While pulling the cover
toward you, lift it up.
Insert the batteries,
orienting the + and -
poles as indicated.
Align the cover and
press down until it
snaps into place.
30˚ 30˚
Signal
transmitter
Remote control sensor
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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
inverter-type fluorescent light.
• If dust or grime accumulates 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-WV10 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
If you have a Panasonic television, the remote control can be used to turn the
television on and off, and to switch the television’s video input selection. You must
first set the manufacturer’s code for the remote control. While holding down
POWER, enter the 2-digit code found in the chart below. Release POWER after
you have entered the code.
Note
• When using the remote control to operate a television, aim the remote control
at the television.
• If you are not using a Panasonic television, 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.
Code Manufacturer
01
02
Panasonic
POWER
INPUT SELECT
Number keys
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Using the remote control
Below is an example of how the remote control is used to navigate through
on-screen menus.
Operation hints are shown here.
Example:
Press ENTER to enter the [Camera List] screen.
Remote control buttons and keys that can be used are shown here.
ENTER
Navigator keys
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2Setup
2.1 Setup Overview
The following steps briefly describe the setup procedure required before you can
use the BL-WV10 to view camera images. Detailed procedures can be found in this
document.
Note
• Up to 8 cameras can be registered to the BL-WV10.
1. Insert the batteries in the remote control.
2. Connect the BL-WV10 to your TV.
3. Use the BL-WV10’s Easy Network Setup utility to configure the BL-WV10.
4. Connect the cameras to the BL-WV10 and/or router.
5. Use the BL-WV10’s Quick Setup utility to configure the cameras.
6. Confirm that camera images are viewable on the TV.
7. Place the cameras where you plan to use them.
2.2 Connection Examples
There are 2 ways to connect your cameras to the BL-WV10. Determine which
method you will use, and refer to the pages listed below.
When using a router
If you will connect the BL-WV10 to a router, see page 22.
When not using a router
If you will not connect the BL-WV10 to a router, see page 28.
Internet
Router PC
BL-WV10 TV
BL-WV10
TV
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