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Panasonic Wireless Camera, Monitoring System Bl-wv10a Operating Instructions
Panasonic Wireless Camera, Monitoring System Bl-wv10a Operating Instructions
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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.
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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...")
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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].
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/61485/w64_bl-wv10a_en_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/61485/w64_bl-wv10a_en_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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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...")
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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 shor tly.]
• The following message will begin just before recording begins:
[Recording will begin in 5 seconds. The current operation will be canceled.]
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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 shor tly.]
• 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...")
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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
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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...")
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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
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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...")
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• 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.
4.5 Confirming, Changing and Erasing Timer
Recording Programs
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• 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.
4.5 Confirming, Changing and Erasing Timer
Recording Programs
When you select [Recorder] from the Menu...")
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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.
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.
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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.
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...")
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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
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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...")
4 Recording Images [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 81 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 shor tly.] • 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].
4 Recording Images 82 • 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
4 Recording Images [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 83 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.
4 Recording Images 84 • 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. 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. Record ModeResolutionImage QualityImage Refresh IntervalRecord Time (when recording to a 64 MB SD memory card) HIGH 640 x 480 Standard 1 sec. About 30 min. LOW 320 x 240 Favor Motion1 sec. About 2 hr. LONG 320 x 240 Favor Motion5 sec. About 10 hr.
4 Recording Images [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 85 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. 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]. IconCauses 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.
4 Recording Images 86 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].
4 Recording Images [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 87 [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.
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 88 5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 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. 4.Select the movie and press [ENTER]. • The movie will play. • Press [DISPLAY] while the movie is playing to display information (see page 90). The recording capacity for the currently selected recording mode for the SD memory card is displayed. Guidance Select to view the next page Select to view the previous pageCurrent page/Total number of pages Current date and time Movie list Camera name and record date/time is displayed under each movie
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 89 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. 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. CAM1 Pause
5 Viewing Movies and Pictures 90 Viewing Movie Information Select a movie on the [Movies] screen and press [3] to view information on the movie. 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. 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 .