Security Labs SL800 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 0 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 0 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 • 3/5/10/15/20/25/30 MIN : Recording for the set Connecting to a Monitor for Alarm Recording duration.(MIN : minute) • T.END : Records until the tape end is reached when there is alarm trigger input. Alarm Recording Counter Display • Alarm Counter Reset can During alarm recording, “...
  • Page 15: Panic Recording

    Panic Recording Set the security lock on VCR No.1. This feature is similar to an alarm recording, but the • When the end of the tape on VCR No.1 is reached, the recording time is not pre-selected. output at the SERIES OUT terminal will switch signal. This will start recording on VCR No.2, the tape will stop When there is a panic input at the PANIC IN Terminal, and be ejected on VCR No.1.
  • Page 16: Autorepeat Recording

    Autorepeat Recording Normal Playback Autorepeat Recording Normal Playback Turn on the power to the TV monitor. The same tape can be recorded over many times. Please note that if you activate this feature you will lose the Load the video cassette tape. entire previous recording.
  • Page 17: Special Playback

    Special Playback Alarm Search Picture Search Press the Menu button to display the initial menu. Press the FF/CUE (or REW/REVIEW) button, during Press the SHIFT button to select Search Select, normal playback. • During picture search, then press the SHIFT button to display the noise (horizontal bars) will •...
  • Page 18: Alarm Scan

    Other Functions Alarm Scan Tape Counter (Zero Search) Repeat steps 1 to 3. • When you insert a Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording. Press the SHIFT button to search forward or in cassette, the counter Press the CLEAR button, at the beginning of the always resets to zero.
  • Page 19: Setting The Security Lock (Set Lock)

    Setting the Security Lock (Set Lock) Press the MENU button, the normal screen is displayed. The security lock function is designed to prevent accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is • The setting procedure is now complete. pressed inadvertently. Set the SET LOCK switch to “ON”...
  • Page 20: Checking The Alarm Recording Times

    Checking the Alarm Recording Times Checking Usage Duration Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. Press the MENU button to display the initial MENU. Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark Press the SHIFT button to move the arrow mark ) to Alarm Time.
  • Page 21 SW OUTPUT Terminal ALARM INPUT Terminal This terminal is to connect PIR sensors, door contacts or While recording, a pulse signal(DC 5V) is output at the any type of motion detector. SW OUT terminal after each recording period. This terminal is usually connected to the switch input of 1) “N/C”...
  • Page 22 If you are also using a Multi View system, use the Connecting to a Multiview System for Alarm Recording following diagrams as a guide to connecting the VCR for normal or alarm recording. Connecting to a Multiview System for Normal Recording 960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder 960-Hour Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder...
  • Page 23: Daily Inspection

    Daily Inspection Troubleshooting Guide The following daily inspections are recommended in If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the manual, please refer to the table below. the unit.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION General Specifications Timer recording. The date and time are not correct. - Set the date and time correctly. Recording method Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system The unit is not set to timer recording - Press the POWER/TIMER button to Audio recording In 2, 12 and 24 hour modes...
  • Page 25 SERVICE PERFORMED : 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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