Panasonic Wireless Camera, Monitoring System Bl-wv10a Operating Instructions

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4 Recording Images
There are 3 ways to record images: standard recording, snapshot recording and 
timer recording.
Standard Recording:
Pressing the [RECORD] while monitoring a camera will record the images as a 
movie (see page 75).
Snapshot Recording:
Pressing the [SNAPSHOT] while monitoring a camera will record a picture (see 
page 75).
Timer Recording:
There are 2 types of timer recording (see page 76).
• Timer Trigger: Recording on specified dates only. 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.
Note
• A n  S D  m e m o r y  c a r d  m u s t  b e  i n s e r t e d  i n  t h e  u n i t  i n  o r d e r  t o  r e c o r d  c a m e r a  
images.
• Timer recording can specify either timer recording or continuous sensor 
recording, but not both. You must choose one or the other.
8:00 Example: When the timer is set to record between 8:30 and 10:30
Sensor trigger Timer trigger
Sensor
detectionSensor
detectionSensor
detection9:0010:00
8:00 9:00 10:00
Records for entire duration
When [RECORD TYPE]
is set to [Sensr]: When [RECORD TYPE]
is set to [All]:
Sensor
detection
RecordRecordRecord
RecordRecordRecord
Sensor
detectionSensor
detection 
						

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• See page 84 for more information on recording frame rates for sensor 
recording.
*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.
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 
Record ModeResolutionImage Refresh Interval
HIGH 640 x 480 1 sec.
LOW 320 x 240* 1 sec.
LONG 320 x 240* 5 sec.
Push the SD memory card
slightly, then remove it Ejecting an SD memory card
Timer/Access
indicator Inserting an SD memory card
Insert label
side up,
with notch
on right side 
						

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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 BL-
WV10A 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
• See page 84 for more information on recording modes (LONG, LOW and 
HIGH).
Picture Storage
SD
CapacityTimer/Sensor RecordingStandard Recording
LONGLOWHIGHHCM SeriesC Series
8 MB1 hr. 10 min. 3 min. 13 sec. 26 sec.
16 MB2 hr. 
30 min.30 min. 7 min. 30 sec. 58 sec.
32 MB5 hr. 
10 min.1 hr. 10 min. 1 min. 2min.
64 MB10 hr. 
40 min.2 hr. 30 min. 2 min. 4 min.
128 MB21 hr. 
40 min.4 hr. 
20 min.1 hr. 4 min. 8 min.
256 MB43 hr. 
20 min.8 hr. 
40 min.2 hr. 8 min. 16 min.
512 MB87 hr. 
10 min.17 hr. 
20 min.4 hr. 
10 min.17 min. 33 min.
1 GB167 hr. 
50 min.33 hr. 
30 min.8 hr. 33 min. 65 min.
SD
CapacityNo. of Pictures
LOWHIGH
8 MB270 160
16 MB450 300
32 MB940 630
64 MB1930 1290
128 MB3900 2600
256 MB7780 5190
512 MB15680 10460
1 GB30170 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.
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.
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].
• 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).
Shown in upper-right corner
of screen for 4 seconds after
recording has started Status indicator: RedCAM1
Recording
Shown in upper-right corner
of screen while snapshot is
being taken Status indicator: RedCAM1
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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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3.Select [Recorder] and press [ENTER].
• The Timer Recording Screen appears.
• See page 83 for more information on changing recording modes.
4.If [Sensor] is selected, select [Trigger Type] and press ENTER].
• The Trigger Type screen appears.
• Select [Timer] and press ENTER].
• The [Recorder] screen for timer recording appears. 
						

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5.Select [New] and press [ENTER].
• The settings screen for timer recording appears.
6.Set the timer recording content.
• A maximum of 5 intervals can be recorded with timer recording.
• Remote cameras for which passwords are not saved will not be displayed. If all 
registered cameras are remote cameras for which passwords are not saved, 
the following screen will appear. When using remote cameras for timer 
SettingContent
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 
TimeSet 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.
Remaining SD memory card capacity (in minutes)
Current date
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recording, change their settings such that passwords are saved (see 
page 115).
• 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.
SettingContent
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 
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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.
Timer/Busy indicator