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24 HR REAL TIME / 960 HR TIME LAPSE RECORDER User’s Guide S L 8 2 0 15540 Herriman Blvd. - Noblesville, IN 46060 1-800-774-0284 - www.security-labs.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.
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”...
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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.
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 ........................
Digital Display 6 Power Loss indicator : Flashes 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 digital display is showing the record or play speed.
Connections Video Cassettes Tapes Use only video cassette tapes bearing the logo. Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 cassette tapes. It is recommended to use T-120 VHS or T- NOTE : Make sure to turn the power off on all devices 160 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.
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 STANDBY/ON(POWER) button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming.
Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to April 12, 2002 at 9:30 Press the SET - (or +) button to set the minutes (eg : 30), then press the SHIFT button. Clock Setting The seconds are already set to “00”. Turn the power on to all devices used.
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.
Normal Recording Record Pause Normal Recording Recording can be interrupted temporarily. Turn the power on to all devices used. • During pause, the image • If the Repeat Rec Set is set appears on screen but it is to “NO” in the REC Press the PAUSE/STILL button during recording.
Program Timer Recording There are two program timer recording methods, daily Press the SET - (or +) button to set the recording recording or recording on certain days of multiple weeks stop minutes (eg : 00), then press the SHIFT (weekly recording).
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Example 2 : To record everyday from 10 : 00 to 18 : To Cancel a Program Timer Recording 00, in 18-hour mode (recording speed) Repeat step 1 above. Repeat steps 1 to 3. Press the SHIFT ) button until the cursor is located in the “Y”...
Alarm Recording • Auto / 20sec / 30sec / 40sec / 01min / 02min / 3min / Alarm Recording Setting 5min / 10min / 15min / 20min / 25min / 30min : Alarm recording is performed when there is an input Recording for the set duration.
Panic Recording This feature is similar to an alarm recording, but the Connecting to a Monitor for Alarm Recording recording time is not pre-selected. When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN Terminal, recording will start and continue for up to 2 hours. Series Recording Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only...
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 entire previous recording.
Normal Playback Audio Playback Normal Playback Audio playback is only possible in 2-hour, 6-hour, 18- Turn on the power to the TV monitor. • Noise will appear in the image when audio hour and 24-hour modes. Load the video cassette tape. playback is used in 18- The playback speed has to be the same as the recording Press the REC/PLAY SPEED...
Special Playback Picture Search Recording Check Press the FF/CUE (or REW/REVIEW) button, during During recording, press the REC CHECK button. • During recording check • During picture search, normal playback. operations, recording is • The tape will be rewound for about 5 seconds and slow noise (horizontal bars) will suspended momentarily.
Other Functions Alarm Scan Tape Counter (Zero Search) • When you insert a Repeat steps 1 to 3. Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. cassette, the counter always resets to zero. Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in Press the CLEAR button, at the beginning of the reverse without entering a specific alarm number.
Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock) Setting the SW Out Terminal Output Synchronization pulses for a multiplexer can be obtained The security lock function is designed to prevent from the SW OUT terminal. accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is •...
Setting the Buzzer Checking the Alarm Recording Times Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. In the following cases, the buzzer will be heard Press the SHIFT button to select VCR Mode Set. Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark approximately 5 times.
Setting In/Out terminals • ALARM INPUT Terminal This terminal is to connect PIR sensors, door contacts or Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. any type of motion detector. Press the SHIFT button to display the VCR MODE 1) “N/C”...
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• SW OUTPUT Terminal If you are also using a Multiplexer, use the following diagrams as a guide to connecting the VCR for normal or While recording, a pulse signal(DC 5V) is output at the alarm recording. SW OUT terminal after each recording period. This terminal is usually connected to the sync input or sync trigger on a multiplexer (see Page 33).
Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in Connecting to a Multiplexer for Alarm Recording order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure Turn on the power to the camera, TV monitor and other connected devices.
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 STANDBY/ON(POWER) button stand-by mode.
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, 18 and 24 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, 360, 480,...
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Please call our customer service center to obtain a return authorization number. Model Parts Labor Video Heads SL820 1 Year 1 Year 6 months This instrument is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards.
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