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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Digital Video Recorder SLD240 15540 Herriman Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060, USA www.security-labs.com Customer support: 1-800-774-0284 Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of the following safety and operating instructions should be carefully read before this unit is operated to prevent harm or damage to the user and other persons. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION... 4 1.1 Overview ...4 1.2 Product Features...4 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW ... 5 2.1 Front View...5 2.2 Rear View ...7 2.3 ALARM In/Out...8 3. INSTALLATION ... 9 3.1 Basic Connection ...9 3.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation ...12 3.3 System Information ...13 3.4 Updating System Software ...14 4. - Page 4 7. SYSTEM DEFAULT ... 47 8. O.S.D MESSAGE ... 49 9. NETWORK CONFIGURATION... 50 9.1 Cable Connections...50 9.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings ...53 9.3 TCP/IP Communication Software ...54 9.4 TCP/IP Installation...56 9.5 TCP/IP Configuration Setting...57 9.6 Connection Testing ...58 10.
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The DVR, model SLD240, is a storage media of digital video images, which uses hard disk drives instead of VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image archiving instead of clumsy tape management, and it is compatible with most multiplexers on the market. -
Page 6: Description Of The Front/Rear View
The key lock secures a hard disk in place. Unlock the compartment before you remove the hard disk rack from the slot while the DVR is still on. After the hard disk rack is placed back in the slot, it must be locked to activate the hard disk drive. - Page 7 DISPLAY button: Press to show the system operation status on the screen. Setup button: Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode. Search button: Press to enter the search mode to access recorded video. Left / Right buttons: Press these two buttons to highlight desired items in the menu setup mode.
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Page 8: Rear View
FROM MUX MAIN MONITOR Connector: This BNC connector is used to connect the live video output from a MUX to the DVR. AUDIO IN Connector: This connector is used to connect the audio output from a camera, a MUX, or other audio device to the DVR. -
Page 9: Alarm In/Out
SWITCH OUT (OUTPUT): This pin sends out timing signals (falling / negative) to a multiplexer and connects to a multiplexer’s trigger terminal so the multiplexer can switch to use the same recording speed as the DVR. (Refer to Section 4.1.1 for multiplexer configuration.) NO CONNECTION... -
Page 10: Installation
3. INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions and the diagrams below to set up the system. 3.1 Basic Connection CONNECTING WITH A SINGLE CAMERA Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC SETTING page in the setup menu when it is connected with a single camera. - Page 11 Multiplexer Tr ig In S-v ideo VIDEO MUX'S VCR IN Monitor For more information on configuration, please refer to Section 4.1.1 Quad S-vi deo VIDEO MUX'S VCR IN Monitor Audio FROM MUX MAIN MONITOR AUDIO RS-485 ETHERNET RS-232 10/100 ALARM MONITOR Speaker GROUND...
- Page 12 ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO THE DVR Connect an alarm out, alarm input, or a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below. FROM MUX VIDEO MAIN MONITOR AUDIO RS-485 E T H E R N E T RS-232 10/100...
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Page 13: Hard Disk Drive Installation
3.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation The DVR is equipped with two compartments for hard disk drives. The unit usually comes with one hard disk drive installed in the compartment HD1, which is default-configured as a master. If you need a second hard disk drive, it should be installed in the compartment HD2 (Mobile). -
Page 14: System Information
. In playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. However, when the DVR is displaying a decoded image from a multiplexer, you must first switch the unit to the encoded image display (The pictures are switching swiftly and the light of Monitor button . -
Page 15: Updating System Software
3.4 Updating System Software If the system software of the DVR needs t o be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely update it. Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working and the software system file on the SD card is intact. -
Page 16: Basic Operations
ON. This can be done by the method detailed below. 4.1.1 Multiplexer Setup Connect the SW. OUT terminal i n 9-PIN D-SUB connector on the rear panel of the DVR to the multiplexer’s trigger contact. The DVR will provide the timing signal to the multiplexer. - Page 17 Table 4.1.2 MUX ON Audio ON BEST HIGH Image Quality STANDARD BASIC Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) MUX ON Audio OFF BEST 15.0 18.0 HIGH Image 18.0 22.5 Quality STANDARD 22.5 30.1 BASIC 30.1 45.1 Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) MUX OFF Audio ON BEST Image HIGH...
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Page 18: Manual Recording
Timer recording provides two periods of time each day in a weekly table which programs the DVR to turn on and o ff at specified times. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the programmed schedule. Please take the following steps to program the scheduled recording. - Page 19 START 03:00 06:00 08:00 Start Manual Timer Recording MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE CLOCK / TIMER CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET MAIN PAGE SET REC SCHEDULE REC SCHEDULE START END START END...
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Page 20: Alarm Recording
4.2.3 Alarm Recording Take the following steps to activate the programmed alarm recording. For ALM OPERATION, REC RATE, REC QUALITY, AUDIO , ALM TYPE, ALM DURATION, and PRE-ALARM settings, please refer to Section 5.2 for more details. (1) Press the Setup button (2) Select ALARM and press the Enter button (3) Set the desired REC RATE, REC QUALITY, ALM TYPE, and ALM DURATION for use. -
Page 21: Externally Triggered Re Cording
4.2.4 Externally triggered Re cording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”. Please refer to Section 2.3 for more details. -
Page 22: Playback Operations
When playing a file, the monitor should display a flashing PLAY message and the PLAY button will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status. Operation Status A. From REC Mode to Playback Mode (In live mode, directly press the PLAY button In recording mode, press the stop button. -
Page 23: Slow Forward/Reverse
4.3.2 Slow Forward/Reverse There are 4 speeds available for a slow playback: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. While playing back recorded video at the recorded speed: (1) Press the PAUSE button (2) Forward: Turn the Shuttle dial at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the right increases the forward rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. -
Page 24: Search Operations
4.4 Search Operations This section shows you how to access recorded video. 4.4.1 Full List Search Take the following steps to proceed with the full-list search function. (1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode. (2) Select the FULL LIST and press the Enter button video. -
Page 25: Thumbnail Search
4.4.3 TIME Search Take the following steps to proceed with the time-list search function. (1) Press the Search button (2) Select the TIME SEARCH and press the Enter button (3) Set the time period you wish to search for the recorded video. (4) Press the Enter button (5) If no video is found, please return to the time -setting page and repeat steps (3) and (4) again for another search. - Page 26 (5) There are 5 levels of recording range modes to choose from: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes, 1 Minute, 10 Seconds and 1 Second. Select the specific field and press the Enter button level. If you want to return to the previous level, please press the Setup button. (6) Once you reach the critical point at any level, the user can start playback by just clicking the PLAY button SEARCH...
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Page 27: Data Backup
4.5 Data Backup 4.5.1 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations There are three ways available to duplicate the recorded video from HD 1 (Fixed HD) to HD 2 (Mobile Rack HD). Please take the following steps to proceed. Set HD 2 to BACKUP first. Take the following steps. ?? Press the Setup button ?? Highlight DISK and press the Enter button ?? Then set HD 2 USAGE to BACKUP. - Page 28 MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE (3) SELECT: Duplicate a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2. ?? Stay on the DISK SETTING page. ?? Use the “ ” and “v” buttons, press the Enter button ?? Press the “...
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Page 29: Security Digital Card (Sd Card) Backup Operations
The DVR offers a quick setup method by using an SD card. If a user wants to set many DVR devices with the same settings, the DVR can save all of the settings in the SD card, then transfer it to another DVR. -
Page 30: Key Lock Operation
MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO SYSTEM SETTING Updating System Software (Please refer to Section 3.4 for more details.) 4.6 Key Lock Operation The Key lock operation protects the unit against unauthorized use by disabling the entire front panel controls. -
Page 31: Menu Setup
5. MENU SETUP There are 6 categories for operation settings in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step to configure the operation settings and state each menu’s purpose and options. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu. -
Page 32: Rec Setting
Please refer to the table in Section 4.1.2 for details on recording times. REC QUALITY: This option determines the image quality to be recorded. The DVR stores images in the compressed format and allows the image quality to be altered by the image size. There are 4 levels of image quality you can select from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. -
Page 33: Alarm Setting
1.22, 0.71 fields/sec MULTIPLEXER: For optimum image recording, please set this option to ON when the DVR is connected to a multiplexer for use. Set this option to OFF when it is only connected to a single camera or Quad processor. -
Page 34: Rec Quality
REC QUALITY: This option determines the image quality to be recorded when an alarm input occurs. There are 4 levels of image quality to choose from : BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. The table below shows the level of image quality with the corresponding compression ratio and image size. Image Quality Best Image Size... - Page 35 PRE- ALARM: This op tion allows for images prior to alarm trigger to be recorded on the hard disk drive. When an alarm is triggered, the device will record the images prior to the alarm for 5 seconds. ( ON: Enables this function. OFF: Disables this function.
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Page 36: Clock / Timer
5.3 CLOCK / TIMER The DVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled recording. This option allows you to set the time each day that the DVR will start and stop recording. MAIN MENU... -
Page 37: Communication
5.4 COMMUNICATION This option allows you to configure the status of the RS-232 port and the Ethernet communications settings. (Please refer to Section 12 for advanced RS-232 and RS-485 settings.) MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO COMM PAGE COMM ID: Communication ID for RS232 and RS485 communication. - Page 38 This entry allows users to set the FTP (File Transfer Protocol). With an active FTP account, a user would be able to send still frames from the DVR in intervals to a folder saved inside their FTP account for later remote viewing.
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Page 39: Rec Mode
FTP connection. Please consult with a qualified MIS professional to configure it. FTP ACCOUNT FTP IP 192.168.001.128 USER [ dvr PASSWORD : [ 00000000 PATH [ /dvrvideo FTP IP : Every FTP server has to own an IP address to be identified on the network. -
Page 40: Disk Setting
5.5 DISK SETTING MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE REFORMAT: This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard disk drive. You will be required to enter the pre-set password before proceeding with clearing out the data. Enter the standard password “9999”... -
Page 41: System
5.6 SYSTEM This page is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password, resuming factory default, and determining the menu display background. MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO SYSTEM SETTING OPERATION LOG: This log shows the history of the operation status in chronological order. - Page 42 MENU BACKGND: There are 3 levels of background color transparency you can choose from : level 1 is totally transparent, level 3 is opaque, and level 2 is between level 1 and 3. The background color is used in the setup menu and search function. BUZZER: This option determines the embedded buzzer sounding a tone to signal the following situations.
- Page 43 SD SETUP : The DVR offers a quick setup method by using an SD card. If the user wants to set up many of the same devices with the same settings, they can save all settings to an SD card and load the settings into each device.
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Page 44: Ide Hard Disk Installation
6. IDE Hard Disk Installation Usually, the unit comes with one hard disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. The jumper settings configuration of the installed hard disk drives for the unit and compatible drives which can be used with this unit are listed in the table below. To install two hard disk drives in compartment HD 1 and HD 2, please use the following steps. -
Page 45: Mobile Rack
Place the mobile rack back onto the device and screw it in. 6.2 Mobile Rack 1. Make sure that the key is unlocked. 2. Pull the active-handle outward to remove the carrier body away from the mobile rack. 6. Secure the driver in the rack using two mounting screws in both the side-mounting holes. - Page 46 3. Slide the top cover backward and remove. 4. Set the jumper of your hard disk driver. The way to set the jumper of the drive varies between manufacturers; please refer to the instructions on the driver to set the jumpers in the master position. 5.
- Page 47 8. Slide the carrier body back into the mobile rack. 9. Push the carrier body further into the mobile rack until fully inserted. 10. Push the active-handle inward. 11. Lock the Key.
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Page 48: System Default
7. System Default MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO REC PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO ALARM PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE REC SETTING REC RATE : 20 F/S... - Page 49 MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO COMM PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO SYSTEM SETTING COMM SETTING COMM ID : 01 RS232...
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Page 50: Message
8. O.S.D Message O.S.D Message NO DISK BATTERY LOW LOADING VIDEO LOSS VIDEO IN KEY LOCKED KEY UNLOCKED n1 OF n2 ITEMS PROGRESS n3 % BACKUP COMPLETE HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH NO ENTRY FOR BACKUP BACKUP INCOMPLETE NOT FOUND DISK FULL EMPTY SET TO NTSC, PLS RESTART SOFTWARE UPDATE... -
Page 51: Network Configuration
9. Network Configuration 9.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet Wire Type Connector Type Max. - Page 52 Therefore, if the connected network is identified as Class C , for example , the first three sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the network address. If the connected network is identified as Class B, the first two sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the network address.
- Page 53 M O N I T O R RJ-45 When a DVR is connected to a WAN, you must acquire a unique , permanent IP address and correctly configure the MASK and GATEWAY settings according to your network architecture. If you have any questions regarding those settings , please contact a qualified MIS professional or your ISP.
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Page 54: Configure Your Dvr Network Settings
NOTE: This function ca n only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP server. If the DHCP server is working, the DVR will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. In that case please skip the S ection 9.2.3 (Set IP address) and follow Section 9.3. -
Page 55: Tcp/Ip Communication Software
9.2.3 Set IP Address You don’t need to set a NET IP for the unit if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below: MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM... - Page 56 Click the NETWORK icon twice to enter the NETWORK setting windows. Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IP is included among the network components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5. If it is not included, please follow step 4 to install the TCP/IP.
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Page 57: Tcp/Ip Installation
9.4 TCP/IP Installation During the installation, you will be requested to insert the Windows 98 CD ROM. After installation, the PC will be restarted. -
Page 58: Tcp/Ip Configuration Setting
DHCP server, please select specify an IP address and type in the IP address of your PC. This IP address must be different from the DVR IP but in the same class type. NOTE: The IP address of a DVR in a network must be unique to itself as opposed to... -
Page 59: Connection Testing
?? Type in ping 192.168.0.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below) ** This IP is the example DVR IP address that is assigned for the connected DVR in step 2. ?? If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’ t been successfully established . - Page 60 ?? If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you have successfully made the connection.
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Page 61: Index Table
The following description details how the DVR manages an index table issue. The DVR will generate a time index table indicating recorded data kept on a particular HDD. This allows the user to individually select the recorde d data to be displayed via the alarm list search and full list search. The maximum number of lis ts for a given HDD is 3,000 . -
Page 62: Network Viewer And Image Viewer
11.1 The Network Viewer 11.1.1 Introduction to Network Viewer The Network Viewer allows you to potentially access 16 units of the DVR from a remote desktop or a laptop in a TCP/IP networking environment. It can perform the following functions. - Page 63 Physical specification for Ethernet Wire Type Connector Type Max. Cable Length Hub Wiring Configuration PC Wiring Configuration 11.1.2 Install the Network Viewer in your PC Install the Network Viewer automatically from the supplied Network Viewer CD. 1. Exit all applications currently running on the selected PC. 2.
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Page 64: View The Dvr Video From A Remote Pc
11.1.3 View the DVR video from a remote PC Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer to browse a DVR video from a remote location. 1. Upon entering the Network Viewer; the connection box will appear as follows. - Page 65 Functions ?? Channel Assigns a display location when you have multiple devices connected. ?? Name This box allows you to assign a name to the chosen device. ?? Password Type the preset password for making a connection. ?? URL of the Remote Device Type the IP address which you preset for the device ?? URL of a Proxy Type your proxy server address when accessing the Internet via a proxy...
- Page 66 View Single DVR/ Multiplexer Follow any one of the instructions below to get into the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode. 1. Select the desired device from the DEVICE LIST box on the Multi-device Mode. The button will enable.
- Page 67 Multiplexer format list box. Select a MUX (multiplexer) from the drop-down list which is connected with the DVR, so the Network Viewer will be able to display cameras corresponding to the camera input of the Multiplexer. If you own a Security Labs SLX950, please choose it from the list.
- Page 68 Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording settings via the network. Set the regular record options 1. When in the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode, click screen as in A above) 2. Select a desired recording rate and quality from the corresponding drop-down list.
- Page 69 11.1.5 Archive Images to the Computer Playback images can be stored in a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the instructions below to save the images to your PC. 1. Select a stored video from the play list on the right side of the screen. Begin the video playback by pressing the PLAY button.
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Page 70: The Image Viewer
SD card or HDD of a computer, but also protects an archived image from reproduction or corruption. If an image isn’t in the original format made by a DVR, the Image Viewer won’t display the image and instead will send a warning message” Wrong File, Can’t Open”. Follow the instructions below to open an archived image from a SD card or an HDD. -
Page 71: Internet Browser Viewer
11.3 Internet Browser Viewer The DVR can be viewed from a PC without the use of the included NetViewer software. The only requirement for this viewing option is that the computer used for viewing must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. Most systems come with this software included. If it is not already on your system, a free download can be found on Microsoft’s website. -
Page 72: Rs-232 & Rs-485 Protocol
12. RS-232 & RS-485 Protocol IMPORTANT: This section is designed to allow users to control the DVR via the RS -232 and RS-485 ports. The following information is intended to be used by qualified professionals. Do not make any changes to your system’s settings unless instructed by a qualified technician. -
Page 73: Communication Protocol
12.2 Communication Protocol IMPORTANT: This section is designed to allow users to control the DVR via the RS -232 and RS-485 ports. The following information is intended to be used by qualified professionals. Do not make any changes to your system’s settings unless instructed by a qualified technician. - Page 74 JOG_L JOG_R KEY_SHUT_L8 KEY_SHUT_L7 KEY_SHUT_L6 KEY_SHUT_L5 KEY_SHUT_L4 KEY_SHUT_L3 KEY_SHUT_L2 KEY_SHUT_L1 KEY_SHUT_CT KEY_SHUT_R1 KEY_SHUT_R2 KEY_SHUT_R3 KEY_SHUT_R4 KEY_SHUT_R5 KEY_SHUT_R6 KEY_SHUT_R7 SIGNAL_REC_IN SIGNAL_ALARM_RESET SIGNAL_REC_OUT SIGNAL_ALARM_IN...
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Page 75: Command Types
<0x4f> where < 6 bytes Date/Time >, = year (2 bytes, =LowByte + HighByte*256), month ( 1 byte), day (1 byte), hour(1 byte),min(1 byte) Example: to search 06/12/2002 17:00 the Date/Time = <0xd2>,<0x07><0x06>,<0x0b>,<0x11>,<0x00> where 2003= 210(=0xd3) + 7(=0x07) *256 NOTE: The DVR accepts RS-232 time search commands only under the live or playback Mode. -
Page 76: Compatible Multiplexer Drives
13. Compatible Multiplexer Drives Manufacturer Model APPRO MPX-9016 APPRO MPX-9004 APPRO MPX-9104E Sensormatic RV2216 GYYR DSP9C DPX16 PELCO MX4016CD DM/SPC2/D/N/04M SLDX16C ROBOT MV16 IMPAC CBR-16CDT TOSHIBA JK-MX16A MP1600 PANASONIC WJ-FS616 SECURITY LABS SLX950 Channels 16CH COLOR COLOR 16C H COLOR COLOR 16CH COLOR... -
Page 77: Specifications
5° C ~ 40° C (41° F ~ 104° F) FCC, CE AC Adapter Instruction manual Power cord Screw ( #6-32UNC ) x 4, Screw ( M3 ) x 8 Key x 2 720 x 288 pixels 352 x 288 pixels 25 fps (720x288) 50 fps (352x288) SLD240 v1.0...
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