Panasonic BL-WV10A User manual

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Setup Guide
Wireless Camera Monitoring System
Model No. BL-WV10A
This guide will help you install and configure the BL-WV10A Wireless Camera Monitoring System and your
Network Cameras (sold separately).
Included Items
Confirm that the following items are included in the product box.
Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
BL-WV10A AC adaptor
Part no. PQLV202Y
Cord length: 1.8 m (6 ft.)
AC cord
Part no. PSJA1069Z
Length: 55 cm (1 ft. 10
in.)
Ethernet cable
Part no. PQJA10138Z
(Cat. 5 straight cable)
Length: 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.)
Video cable
Part no.
Length: PSJP01R02Z
Stand
Part no. PSYLWV10N
Remote control
Part no. EUR648057
Batteries (2 AA size)
Part no. R6PNB/2ST
- Operating Instructions
- Warranty
Recommended Accessories (sold separately)
Compatible router: Panasonic BB-HGW700A Network Camera Management System
Compatible Network Cameras*: Panasonic BL-C10A, BL-C30A (firmware version 1.20 or higher**)
* Cameras not listed here (including other Panasonic Network Cameras) may not be compatible with this
product.
** For the latest firmware, visit http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/hnetwk/support/

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Setup Overview
1. Insert the batteries in the remote control.
2. Connect the BL-WV10A to the power outlet and to the TV.
3. Use the BL-WV10A’s Basic Setup utility to configure the BL-WV10A.
4. Connect the cameras (and an optional BB-HGW700A Network Camera Management System, if you are
using one).
5. Use the BL-WV10A’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.
Preparing the Remote Control
The remote control included with the BL-WV10A is required for most operations.
Insert the included batteries as shown below.
Using the Remote Control
The remote control’s navigator keys are used to
navigate through the BL-WV10A’s on-screen menus
and to select on-screen items. The [RETURN] button
is used to return to the previous menu. The [ENTER]
button is used to select a menu item or parameter.
[RETURN]
Navigator keys
[ENTER]
When using the remote control with the BL-WV10A,
make sure you aim the remote control toward the
unit’s remote control sensor.
Remote control sensor

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Connecting the BL-WV10A
There are 2 ways to connect your cameras to the BL-WV10A. Determine which method you will use, and refer
to the pages in this manual listed below.
Using the BL-WV10A only. Using an optional BB-HGW700A .
BL-WV10A
TV
Internet
BL-BR30A
BL-WV10A
TV
PC

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Using the BL-WV10A Only
Connecting Cameras Using the BL-WV10A Only
1. Connect the BL-WV10A to your TV using the included video cable.
2. Turn the TV on and set the TV’s input switch to the external video input (“VIDEO”, “EXT”, “INPUT 1”, etc.)
3. Set the mode switch on the rear of the BL-WV10A to [SETUP].
4. Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor and to the power outlet.
5. Turn on the BL-WV10A by connecting the DC cord to the unit.
• The startup screen appears on the TV screen.
6. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the camera to one of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A.
• If connecting a BL-C30A, set the camera’s mode switch to [WIRED].
7. Connect the camera to the power outlet.

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Basic Setup
After the BL-WV10A starts up for the first time, the [Basic Setup] screen is displayed. For most installations,
these parameters do not need to be changed. For information regarding Basic Setup settings, see page xx in
the Operating Instructions.
1. Use the navigator keys to select [Finished], then press [ENTER].
2. When the dialog is displayed, select [Yes] then press [ENTER] to start Quick Setup.
• The BL-WV10A restarts.

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Quick Setup
To use the BL-WV10A with your cameras, you will need to configure the BL-WV10A and your cameras. The
BL-WV10A’s Quick Setup utility can help you configure the devices easily.
1. After the unit restarts, wait while the Quick Setup utility scans for network and wireless settings.
• When the BL-WV10A has been configured, “Finished” is displayed and the buzzer sounds.
• With this connection setup, it is normal for no router or wireless router to be found.
2. Wait while the Quick Setup utility restarts the camera, then configures and registers the camera.
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• When the camera has been configured and registered, “Finished” is displayed next to the camera
name (“CAM1”) and the buzzer sounds.
3. To register another camera, connect the camera to one of the LAN jacks of the BL-WV10A, then turn the
camera on by connecting it to the power outlet.
To finish, set the BL-WV10A’s mode switch to [NORMAL], disconnect the DC cord from the rear of the
unit, reconnect the DC cord, then continue from “Viewing Camera Images” on page xx.

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Using an Optional BB-HGW700A
Connecting Cameras Using the BB-HGW700A
1. Connect the BL-WV10A to your TV using the included video cable.
2. Turn the TV on and set the TV’s input switch to the external video input (“VIDEO”, “EXT”, “INPUT 1”, etc.)
3. Set the mode switch on the rear of the BL-WV10A to [SETUP].
4. Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor and to the power outlet.
5. Turn on the BL-WV10A by connecting the DC cord to the unit.
• The startup screen appears on the TV screen.
6. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the BB-HGW700A to one of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A.
7. Connect the BB-HGW700A to the power outlet.

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Basic Setup
After the BL-WV10A starts up for the first time, the [Basic Setup] screen is displayed. Here you can set the
administrator user name and password. For most installations, other parameters do not need to be changed.
For information regarding Basic Setup settings, see page xx in the Operating Instructions.
1. Press [ENTER], use the navigator keys to select [Admin. User Name], then press [ENTER].
2. Enter an administrator user name (6 or more characters and/or digits), the press [STOP] to save the
setting.
3. Select [Admin. Password], then press [ENTER].
4. Enter an administrator password (6 or more characters and/or digits), the press [STOP] to save the
setting.
• For instructions on entering characters using the remote control, see page xx.
5. Press [RETURN] to return to the top menu, use the navigator keys to select [Finished], then press
[ENTER].

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6. When the dialog is displayed, select [Yes] then press [ENTER] to start Quick Setup.
• The BL-WV10A restarts.
Quick Setup
To use the BL-WV10A with your cameras and the BB-HGW700A, you will need to configure the BL-WV10A
and each device. The BL-WV10A’s Quick Setup utility can help you configure the devices easily.
1. After the unit restarts, wait while the Quick Setup utility scans for network and wireless settings.
• When the BL-WV10A and BB-HGW700A have been configured, “Finished” is displayed and the
buzzer sounds.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the camera to one of the LAN jacks on the BL-WV10A or to one of the
LAN jacks on the BB-HGW700A.
3. Connect the camera to the power outlet.
4. Wait while the Quick Setup utility restarts the camera, then configures and registers the camera.
• When the camera has been configured and registered, “Finished” is displayed next to the camera
name (“CAM1”) and the buzzer sounds.
5. To register another camera, connect the camera to one of the LAN jacks of the BL-WV10A or the

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BB-HGW700A, then turn the camera on by connecting it to the power outlet.
6. Before placing the cameras and the BB-HGW700A where you plan to use them, disconnect the Ethernet
cables and AC plugs from any cameras you plan to use wirelessly, and from the BB-HGW700A if you
plan to use it wirelessly.
• If connecting a BL-C30A wirelessly, set the camera’s mode switch to [WIRELESS].
7. Without connecting the Ethernet cables, turn on the cameras and BB-HGW700A again.
8. To finish, set the BL-WV10A’s mode switch to [NORMAL], disconnect the DC cord from the rear of the
unit, reconnect the DC cord, then continue from “Viewing Camera Images” on page xx. If images can be
viewed from all cameras, disconnect devices as necessary and place them where you plan to use them.