Security Labs SL810 User Manual

960-hour time lapse video cassette recorder

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960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder
User's Guide
S L 8 1 0
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the SAFETY
INFORMATION on pages i, ii, iii.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
15540 Herriman Blvd. - Noblesville, IN 46060
1-800-774-0284
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www.spycorder.com

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  • Page 1 960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide S L 8 1 0 15540 Herriman Blvd. - Noblesville, IN 46060 1-800-774-0284 www.spycorder.com Be sure to read carefully and follow all the SAFETY INFORMATION on pages i, ii, iii. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 14 Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use 6 Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in a risk liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Locations of controls and indicators Locations of controls and indicators....................1 Front panel ........................1 Digital display ......................2 Front panel Back panel.........................4 Remote control......................5 Connections ..........................6 Video Cassettes Tapes........................7 Types of on-screen displays and Display Sequence ............... 8 Setting the Clock ........................
  • Page 5: Digital Display

    6 Power Loss indicator : Digital Display Flashes on after power loss. 7 CNT indicator : CNT Comes on when the tape or alarm counter is on. 8 SPD indicator : SPD Comes on when the play or recording speed is on. 9 RMC.L indicator : RMC.L Comes on when the RMC LOCK sw is set to the “ON”...
  • Page 6: Back Panel

    Back Panel Remote Control POWER(TIMER) button PLAY/STILL TRACKING + button PLAY/STILL TRACKING - button PAUSE/STILL + button PAUSE/STILL - button PLAY button button STOP button AC POWER CORD EJECT button WARNING OUT terminal 10 REC/PLAY SPEED button SERIES IN terminal 11 SHIFT button COM terminal...
  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections Video Cassettes Tapes Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo. the figure below. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes. It is recommended to use T-120 VHS video NOTE : Make sure to turn the power off on all devices cassette tapes for optimal performance.
  • Page 8: Types Of On-Screen Displays And Display Sequence

    Types of on-screen displays and Display Sequence • If the VCR is in timer recording stand-by mode (the “ “ indicator is displayed on the display panel), the on-screen displays will not be available. First press the Power/Timer button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming.
  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Press the SET - (or +) button to set the minutes (eg Example: To set the clock to April 12, 2001 at 9:30 : 30), then press the SHIFT button. Clock Setting The seconds are already set to “00”. Turn the power on to all devices used.
  • Page 10: Changing The On-Screen Display

    Changing the On-Screen Display Press the SET - (or +) button to set “YES” for the Selecting the On-screen Display functions described below. You can select whether or not to display the time, date, • The items for which “YES” Time....The time is displayed.
  • Page 11: Normal Recording

    Normal Recording Program Timer Recording There are two program timer recording methods, daily Normal Recording recording or recording on certain days of multiple weeks • If the Repeat Rec Set is set Turn the power on to all devices used. to “NO”...
  • Page 12 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording Example 2 : To record on everyday from 10 : 00 to stop minutes(eg : 00), then press the SHIFT 18 : 00, in 24-hour mode (recording speed) button. •...
  • Page 13: Alarm Recording

    Alarm Recording To Cancel a Program Timer Recording Alarm Recording Setting Repeat step 1 above. Alarm recording is performed when there is an input Press the SHIFT ) button until the cursor is (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal, “ “...
  • Page 14: Panic Recording

    Panic Recording • 3/5/10/15/20/25/30 MIN : Recording for the set duration.(MIN : minute) This feature is similar to an alarm recording, but the • T.END : Records until the tape end is reached when recording time is not pre-selected. there is alarm trigger input. When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN Terminal, recording will start and continue for up to 2 hours.
  • Page 15: Autorepeat Recording

    Autorepeat Recording Set the security lock on VCR No.1. Autorepeat Recording • When the end of the tape on VCR No.1 is reached, the The same tape can be recorded over many times. Please output at the SERIES OUT terminal will switch signal. note that if you activate this feature you will lose the This will start recording on VCR No.2, the tape will stop and be ejected on VCR No.1.
  • Page 16: Normal Playback

    Normal Playback Special Playback Normal Playback Picture Search Turn on the power to the TV monitor. Press the FF/CUE (or REW/REVIEW) button, during normal playback. Load the video cassette tape. • During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will • The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or Press the REC/PLAY SPEED ) button to appear in the picture.
  • Page 17: Alarm Search

    Alarm Search Alarm Scan Press the Menu button to display the initial menu. Repeat steps 1 to 3. Press the SHIFT button to select Search Select, Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in then press the SHIFT button to display the reverse without entering a specific alarm number.
  • Page 18: Other Functions

    Other Functions Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock) Tape Counter (Zero Search) The security lock function is designed to prevent • When you insert a Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is cassette, the counter pressed inadvertently.
  • Page 19: Setting The Buzzer

    Press the MENU button, the normal screen is Checking the Alarm Recording Times displayed. Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. • The setting procedure is now complete. Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ) to Alarm Time. Press the SHIFT button to display the ALARM •...
  • Page 20: Checking Usage Duration

    ALARM INPUT Terminal Checking Usage Duration This terminal is to connect PIR sensors, door contacts or Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. any type of motion detector. 1) “N/C” (Normally CLOSED Switch Circuit) Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ) to “Running Time”.
  • Page 21: Daily Inspection

    Daily Inspection SW OUTPUT Terminal While recording, a pulse signal(DC 5V) is output at the The following daily inspections are recommended in SW OUT terminal after each recording period. This order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of terminal is usually connected to the switch input of the unit.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in Timer recording. The date and time are not correct. - Set the date and time correctly. the manual, please refer to the table below. The unit is not set to timer recording - Press the POWER/TIMER button to stand-by mode.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications MAINTENANCE LOG General Specifications DATE : RUNNING TIME : Recording method Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system SERVICE PERFORMED : Audio recording In 2, 6 and 18 hour modes Tape speed 33.35 m/sec (2 hour mode) Specified video cassette tape VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape Recording/playback time 2 / 6 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 72 / 96 / 120 / 168 / 240 /...
  • Page 24 OBSERVED REGARDING ALL RECORDINGS. SECURITY LAB’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPLACE SUCH PARTS AND PROVIDE LABOR AS STATED. SECURITY LABS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR INCONVENIENCES DIRECT OR INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGES. Over-the-counter exchange of initially defective units A unit is described as initially defective when the dealer opens the unit and finds that it is inoperative or a customer opening a new unit finds that it is initially defective.

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