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Contents, Features, Overview

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Product Safety Information

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Quick Start Guide, Video Tapes

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Front Panel, Remote Control

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Operation and Use, Menus 

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Operation and Use, Functional Desc.

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Rear Panel Connections

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Security System Components

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Trouble Shooting

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Specifications

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Installation and Settings Worksheet

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Warranty

Back Cover

Four Head Helical Scan Video Recording and Playback
On Screen Time-Date with Seconds and Frame Counter 
Automatic Power On When Triggered
Normally Open & Normally Closed Event Trigger Inputs
Normally Open Panic Record Input
62 Programmable Event Record Times
Five Programmable DAILY Recording Times
Five Programmable ONE TIME Recording Times
Three Programmable TRIGGER BLOCK Times (daily)
Battery Back-Up Retains Time Stamp 
Automatic Tracking
Eight Hour Recording with a T-160 Tape
Real Time Recording or Full Video Documentation
Three Selectable End of Tape Options:

- Automatic Eject
- Automatic Rewind and Standby
- Loop Record (Endless Recording Mode)

On Screen Programming with Hand Held IR Remote
Digital Shuttle Control with Slow Motion Playback

Your event recorder is an advanced, high-quality audio/video recorder designed for use within a video surveillance sys-
tem. Its basic function is to record the closed-circuit camera's picture and sound after the recorder is triggered. The
unit    will  record  for  the  selected  event  duration  after  an  event  record  trigger  ceases,  or  to  the  end  of  the  tape  if  a
momentary panic record trigger occurs. It also has the ability to record continuously for up to 8 hours with a T-160 tape.
In the Loop Record mode, it will record for virtually an unlimited period. The recorder can turn itself on automatically
while  you're  away,  staying  ready  to  capture  important  events.  It  can  be  connected  to  the  wide  variety  of  detection
devices available, such as a simple door switch, passive infrared detectors, sound detectors, window glass breakage
detectors, magnetic door and window switches and other devices. After the unit  has recorded sound and picture, you
can review the picture with the remote control provided. With the purchase of an inexpensive video camera, you can
put your event recorder to work in your business or home. Each event recorded has the time & date  on the screen so
you can see when the event occurred. Now you can monitor when your employees or service personnel come and go,
track peak customer traffic, monitor cash drawer(s) or stock room/office(s), or verify events around your home while
you were away.   

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Summary of Contents for SL611

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...igned for use within a video surveillance sys tem Its basic function is to record the closed circuit camera s picture and sound after the recorder is triggered The unit will record for the selected event duration after an event record trigger ceases or to the end of the tape if a momentary panic record trigger occurs It also has the ability to record continuously for up to 8 hours with a T 160 tap...

Page 3: ...ted information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase MODEL NUMBER ___________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________ THIS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH AC 120V 60Hz CURRENT ONLY THIS VIDEO DECK IS A VHS TYPE RECORDER FOR PROPER OPERATION USE ONLY A VHS TYPE VIDEO CASSETTE REGULATORY INFORMATI...

Page 4: ...ings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur er s instructions have been followed 11 Power Source This product should be operated only from the type of power sour...

Page 5: ...y kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan gerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord o...

Page 6: ... Set clock with remote control Set security function preferences with remote control YOUR EVENT RECORDER IS NOW READY POWER UP WHEN PLUGGED IN The VCR will initialize when AC power is applied The microprocessor will set the clock as well as check trigger inputs The on screen display of STANDBY will occur each time the recorder is plugged in This is normal VIDEO TAPES VIDEO TAPES Due to the heavy u...

Page 7: ...ette REW Press to REWIND a video tape FF Press to FAST FORWARD through a video cassette STOP Press to STOP a video cassette TV VCR For use when a TV is used as a monitor and is connected to the rear RF OUT jack Place in the VCR mode when monitoring with a TV SPEED Press to select recording speed SP or EP EP is the default speed until changed If your recorder is left unplugged for an extended perio...

Page 8: ...RATION WILL OVER RIDE THE REWIND OPTION The LOOP setting enables the machine to REWIND and RECORD 3 SET SCREEN TEXT To set on screen text and placement see page 8 MAIN MENU EDIT SECURITY FEATURES Within the main menu the you may select the following options 1 SET RECORD OPTIONS To select triggered record durations end of tape options and to set screen text see below 2 SET TIMED EVENTS To set futur...

Page 9: ... the first character will go toggle the and buttons back and forth on the remote Once the placement is selected toggle the REW and FF buttons back and forth to select the specific character Observe numbers letters and other characters are available To move to the next character advance using the button To rewrite over a previous character move backward with the key Up to 20 characters including sp...

Page 10: ...ote Up to five separate one time events may be set You can review each One Time Event by pressing the buttons on the remote Observe the number of each block set in the upper left hand corner of the menu screen A entire event can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR button on the remote during review SEE OPERATIONS AND USE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS for additional requirements SET TRIGGER BLOCK TIME MENU ...

Page 11: ...in mind when setting up the kind of switch system to be used so that the tape use will be maximized and dead spots recording of unimportant activity will be minimized Record time intervals are approximate Make sure each interval is correct for your application by a test run Switch inputs are edge triggered and detect a change in the state of the switch You may stop the recorder while the switch is...

Page 12: ...e is recording a programmed event IMPORTANT When the end of tape is reached the recorder will rewind and eject or rewind and standby Care should be used to have enough tape available when setting programmed recordings SEE TERMINATION OF RECORDINGS AT BOTOM OF PAGE MENUS ON PAGE 9 END OF TAPE EOT OPTIONS SEE RECORD OPTIONS MENU PAGE 7 REWIND AND STANDBY At the end of the tape the unit will automati...

Page 13: ...ill close momentarily approx one second to the common terminal screw 3 when the tape is at the end This circuit utilizes an open collector transistor that is pulled to ground Make sure that any load on this contact is rated below 100 mA A low current buzzer circuit can be connected to these contacts to remind the user to change tapes Another use is to extend recording time by allowing these contac...

Page 14: ...IONS Security Terminal Connect normally open normally closed and panic switches here If normally closed switches are not used you must leave the factory installed jumper in place so the unit will operate properly End of tape circuits are also con nected here ANT IN For use in conventional VCR applications A cable TV signal is required Cameras modulated to run on cable fre quencies may also be conn...

Page 15: ...SWITCH TO TERMINALS 2 AND 3 CONNECT AN END OF TAPE CIRCUIT OR ADDITIONAL RECORDERS IN SERIES TO TERMINALS 3 AND 5 SEE CONNECTING UNITS TOGETHER FOR SERIES RECORDER OPERATION END OF TAPE EOT CONTACT CONNECTIONS EOT ALARM OR RELAY THERE IS A 5V DC SENSING VOLTAGE PRESENT ON TERMINALS 1 2 AND 4 DURING OPERATION TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR EVENT RECORDER DO NOT CONNECT AN EXTERNAL VOLTAGE TO SCREWS USE ON...

Page 16: ...e selected the triggering device s for your installation you may connect it them to the proper screw terminals on the back of the unit Panic recording from a video camera can be achieved by connecting a normally open switch to screw terminals 2 and 3 Terminals 2 and 3 allow the unit to continuously record until the end of the tape This function is recommended for an alarm condition or panic situat...

Page 17: ...ery backup keep my machine recording if the power goes out No This is only to keep the time and date in memory so that it will not have to be reset when the power is re established The picture looks good when I m recording but is snowy on playback The tape used may be damaged or the video heads are dirty or clogged Replace the tape and try a test recording If the picture is still snowy call the ma...

Page 18: ...r RCA Type Jack Inputs Front Panel Display Operational Indicators SECURITY RECORDING Power Automatic Power Up when Triggered Back up 30 Day Back up Memory Retains Time Stamp Time Stamp Time w Seconds Date Frame Counter On Screen Text On Screen Text Up to 20 Characters w Adjustable Placement Triggering Device Inputs Rear Panel Screw Terminal Normally Open or Closed Inputs Event Recording Durations ...

Page 19: ... 2 Time On Off __________________________________ 3 Time On Off __________________________________ 4 Time On Off __________________________________ 5 Time On Off __________________________________ ONE TIME EVENTS 1 Date Time On Off ____________________________ 2 Date Time On Off ____________________________ 3 Date Time On Off ____________________________ 4 Date Time On Off ________________________...

Page 20: ... OF PRIVACY FROM ILLEGAL RECORDINGS MADE ON THIS UNIT THE USER OWNER ASSUMES FULL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RECORDINGS MADE FROM THIS UNIT IN A SECURITY OR SURVEILLANCE OPERA TION OR IN ANY OTHER USE SECURITY LABS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECORDINGS THAT VIOLATE LAWS OR THAT MAY PROVE OFFENSIVE OR TEND TO INCRIMINATE ANOTHER INDIVID UAL LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MUST BE OBSERVED REGARDING ALL REC...

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