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Model SL611 Multi-Function Event Recorder with On Screen Titling Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and completely. Security Labs 1-800-774-0284 www.spycorder.com...
CONTENTS Contents, Features, Overview Product Safety Information Quick Start Guide, Video Tapes Front Panel, Remote Control Operation and Use, Menus Operation and Use, Functional Desc. Rear Panel Connections Security System Components Trouble Shooting Specifications Installation and Settings Worksheet Warranty Back Cover FEATURES Four Head Helical Scan Video Recording and Playback On Screen Time-Date with Seconds and Frame Counter...
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOS- ING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES. DO NOT OPEN THE CASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions--All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions--The safety and operation instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings--All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the anten- na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc- tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-...
QUICK START GUIDE The Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced CCTV - security recorder users. Please refer to operation and use for further operational instructions. > Connect camera to VIDEO INPUT on rear of recorder. > Connect video monitor to the VIDEO OUTPUT on the rear of the recorder. SECURITY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS (if event and/or panic record trigger switches are used): >...
OPERATION AND USE - Front Panel/Remote FRONT PANEL / DISPLAY The front panel of the recorder incorporates the basic functions: POWER, STOP/EJECT, CHANNEL/TRACKING, RECORD, REWIND, PLAY/PAUSE, and FAST FORWARD. The front panel display has visual indicators showing machine status: POWER The GREEN power indicator shows the VCR power is on.
OPERATION AND USE - Menus SECURITY FUNCTIONS / MENUS To set up user preferences for security recording, press the menu button on the remote control. The first menu dis- played allows you to select other setup menus. SEE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH FUNCTION IN “OPER- ATION AND USE - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS”...
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OPERATION AND USE - Menus (continued) Setting Screen Text and Preprogrammed Events: SET SCREEN TEXT MENU (enter from Edit Record Options Menu selection # 3) 1) TITLE ROW: Select which row (up and down place- ment) the text will appear on by repeatedly pressing the “1”...
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OPERATION AND USE - Menus (continued) Setting Daily, One Time, and Trigger Block Programmed Event Times: SET DAILY EVENT MENU (enter from SELECT EVENT TYPE Menu selection # 1) To set a daily event (occurs each day, seven days a week), set the start time and end time.
OPERATION AND USE - Functional Descriptions TIME & DATE, FRAME COUNTER Whenever the unit is recording, a time/date "stamp" is placed on the recording. Located next to the time is the frame counter which runs during recording. The frame counter counts rapidly from 0-99 and then starts over again. The frame counter allows specific frame identification on playback.
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OPERATION AND USE - Functional Descriptions (continued) ON SCREEN TEXT Up to 20 on screen text or message characters can be set with adjustable placement. This can be used to identify camera location, recorder, store number, etc. See page 8 for instructions to set and place text. (SEE SET SCREEN TEXT ON PAGE 8) PANIC RECORD Connection of a normally-open switch may be used to take advantage of the PANIC RECORD FUNCTION.
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OPERATION AND USE - Functional Descriptions (continued) RECORD DELAY INTERVAL When the unit receives its first record trigger, the tape loads around the heads before actual recording begins. Whether the unit is in the POWER OFF or POWER ON mode, it will take approximately two seconds to begin its first recording. After the first trigger, the unit will be in the INSTANT RECORD MODE for approximately five minutes.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS VIDEO LINE IN Connect the video cable coming from the video camera, monitor or other video source you wish to record here. VIDEO LINE OUT This can be used as an access to the video being recorded. You can connect this jack to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of a monitor.
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (continued) SECURITY TERMINALS TERMINAL #1: NORMALLY-OPEN (N/O) EVENT RECORDING SWITCH TERMINAL #2:NORMALLY-OPEN PANIC RECORD SWITCH TERMINAL #3: COMMON TERMINAL TERMINAL #4: NORMALLY-CLOSED (N/C) EVENT RECORDING SWITCH (LEAVE FACTORY JUMPER ON IF THIS CONNECTION IS NOT USED) TERMINAL #5: MOMENTARY CLOSURE TO COMMON (3) AT END OF TAPE (END OF TAPE CONTACT-SEE DIAGRAMS BELOW) CONNECT A N/O EVENT RECORDING SWITCH TO TERMINALS 1 AND 3.
SECURITY SYSTEM COMPONENTS TRIGGERING DEVICES This event recorder is designed to be compatible with almost any type of triggering device. A magnetic door switch, passive infrared detector, panic switch, pressure sensitive floor mat, sound detector, alarm panel output, etc., or any combination of these can be used to turn the recorder on and start the recording function.
TROUBLESHOOTING Your event recorder is designed to give the user years of trouble free operation. If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem, contact Customer Service for assistance. > The recorder wont stop recording at the end of an event. There are many options available for different types of recording.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Source AC 120V, 60 HZ Power Consumption Approx. 17 Watts Format VHS, NTSC Direct Drive Capstan and Head Motors Head System Four Head Helical Scan Double Azimuth Tape Speed SP (2 hours w/ T-120), EP( 6 hours w/ T-120; 8 hours w/ T160) FF/REW Time Approx.
INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS WORKSHEET MODEL NUMBER: _________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: ______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ RECORDER SETTINGS: Record options Event Duration Period Set ___________________________...
SECURITY LABS SL611 LIMITED WARRANTY Security Labs, Inc. warrants that if your SL611 proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal usage, Security Labs will provide without charge to the consumer, parts and/or labor necessary to remedy the defect for the applicable period of time as set forth in the following:...
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