Security Labs SLD230M User manual

SLD230M
Mobile DVR
Owner’s Manual
Security Labs, Inc -15540 Herriman Blvd.-Noblesville, IN 46060
Customer Service: 1-800-774-0284
www.security-labs.com

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CONTENTS
1. Features……………………………………………………….3
2. Specifications………………………………………………….4
3. Rear Panel Description……………………………………… 5
4. Function Key Description…………………………………….6
5. Playback Mode……………………………………………….. 7
5.1 Play Mode…………………………………………........ 7
5.2 Search……….…………………………………….........8
6.Recording Mode……………………………………………… 9
7.Menu Set Up…………………………………………………..9
7.1 Enter Main Menu…………………………………….....9
7.2 System Status……………………………………..........10
7.3 Date / Time………………………………………….......11
7.4 Record Setting…………………………………………..12
7.5 Record Mode…………………………………………... 13
7.6 Alarm Output………………………………………….... 16
7.7 Engineering Setup……………………………………... 17
7.7.1 Set Password…………………………………... 17
7.7.2 Camera Title Setup…………………………….. 18
7.7.3 Video Quality…………………………………….. 18
7.7.4 Hard Disk Erase……………………………….. 19
7.7.5 Color Bars……………………………………….20
7.7.6 Load Factory Defaults……………………….20
8.Recording Reference Time Table…………………………... 21
9. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS –READ BEFORE
OPERATING THIS UNIT……………………………………23

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1. Features
?? Automatically detects NTSC/PAL
(Please connect the video source, before connecting the power supply.)
?? Tapeless recording replaces conventional time-lapse
recording.
?? MJPEG video compression
?? Motion detection recording.
?? Recording modes: continuous, schedule, and motion
detection.
?? 1 channel audio recording.
?? Quick and easy search for events by time / date.
?? Equipped with anti-vibration and shock resistant chassis.
?? Easy to operate front panel.
?? Alarm notification when storage capacity is full.
?? Automatically returnsto original operation when recovering
from a power failure.
?? Suitable for many types of transportation applications.
?? Supporting function to format a new hard disk drive.

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2. Specifications
Operation Mode Display Front panel LEDs, OSD
Recording Speed 720 x 240 : 1–10 Frames/sec (adjustable)
360 x 240 : 1–15 Frames/sec (adjustable)
Recording Mode Manual
Schedule
Motion Detection (Sensitivity Adjustable)
Audio Recording 1 ch
Compression MJPEG
Camera Input 1ch BNC (NTSC/PAL)
Video Output Composite video (BNC) x 2
Playback Function Playback —forward or reverse
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Forward one frame
Zoom
HDD (Hard Drive) 30 GB
Built-in Buzzer Video input signal loss trigger,
Motion detection alarm
Watch-Dog Function Automatically returns to original
operation when recovering from a
power failure.
Search Mode Date, Time
Operation Temperature 41 to 104 Degrees F (5 to 40 Degrees C)
Power Supply AC100V~240V, 50/60Hz
DC 12V/4A
Power Consumption 12 W
Dimensions6 7/8” x 9 1/8” x 2” (W x D x H)
175 mm x 233 mm x 52 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 3.08 lbs. (1.4 Kg)

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3. Installation
Rear panel
Power Supply:DC 12 Volts / 4Amps
OUTPUT:6 Pin Mini Din -Video / Audio output terminal, accessory DC power.
INPUT:6 Pin Mini Din -Video / Audio input, accessory DC power.
VIDEO IN:Connect to a camera, or monitor “Video output”.
VIDEO OUT:Connect to a monitor “Video In”.
VCR OUT:Connect to a VCR ”Video In”.
AUDIO IN:Connect to a camera or monitor “Audio Out”.
AUDIO OUT: Connect to a VCR or monitor “Audio In”.
NOTE:
DVR automatically detects NTSC/PAL, please connect the video
camera before connecting the power supply.

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. Function Key Description
Front Panel
MENU:Menu set up
ENTER:Enter to sub-menu or editing procedure.
EXIT:Press this function key to return to the previous selection.
REC:In standby mode, press this key to enter the record mode.
PLAY:In standby mode, press this key to play the last recorded file.
SEARCH:In standby mode, press this key to display log file lists.
Dual Function Key Descriptions:
STOP<?,?>:
In the menu setup mode, move to the left (up) item during the editing
procedure.
In playback mode, press this key to stop playbackand return to standby
mode.
STEP <?, >:
In the menu setup mode, move to the right (down) item duringthe editing
procedure.
In playback mode, press this key to pause or manually advance images.
REW <-,??>:
In the menu setup mode, use this key to decrease a value.
In playback mode, press this key to fast reverse images.
F.F. <+, ??>:
In the menu setup mode, use this key to increase a value.
In playback mode, press this key to fast forward images.

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5. Playback Mode
5.1 Play Mode
In standby mode, press the <PLAY> key to enter the playback mode,
or press the <SEARCH> key to enter the log files list (including: date,
time), then press the <PLAY> key or <ENTER> key to display image.
(The details of the Search function are explained in the next section.)
?Quick Image Search:
During playback:
Press the <F.F.> key, for fast forward search image (x2, x4).
Press the <REW> key, for normal and fast reverse image (x1, x2,
x4).
?Pause / Still Frame:
During playback:
Press the <STEP> key, to pause and manually advance images.
?Zoom:
During playback:
Press the <ENTER> key to enlarge the picture by a factor of 2.
This will magnify the central area of the picture when recordings
are made with the resolution set to 720 x 240. When recordings are
made with the resolution set to 360x240, the zoom function will
allow the picture to fill the entire screen
?Stop mode:
Press the <STOP> key to stop play mode and return to standby
mode.

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5.2 SEARCH
To perform a time / date search, press the <SEARCH> key to display the
screen below:
Use the <?>or<?> key to move the cursor (Highlight) up or down to the
area to be adjusted, press the <+> or <->key to make changes.
Year / Month:
Enter the year / month by pressing <+>or <->key to select the
year / month.
Day / Hour / Minute:
Enter the correct day and time by pressing <+> and <->key.
After all selections have been made, press the <PLAY> or <ENTER> key
to enter play mode, or <EXIT> key to return to standby mode.
Legend:
Red Bar:Indicates previously made Motion Recordings.
Blue Bar:Indicates previously made manual or schedule
recordings.

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MAIN MENU
SYSTEM STATUS
DATE / TIME
RECORD SETTING
RECORD MODE
ALARM BUZZER SETUP
ENGINEERING SETUP
6. Recording Mode
Manual Recording:In Standby mode, press the <REC> key to start
recording, press the <STOP> key to stop manual
recording.
?? For functionsincluding: Schedule Recording and Motion
Detect Recording please refer to Menu Setup below.
?? If Schedule Recording,or Motion Detect Recording,(set in
Recording Mode)are enabled, the <STOP> key does not
function when pressed in order to protect recordings.
?? During recording, items under Main Menu may not be accessed
to make adjustments, except System Status and Recording
Mode.
7. Menu Set Up
7.1 Enter Main Menu
Press the <MENU> key to enter the Main Menu.
All of the items in the main menu contain sub
menus that will be described step-by step in the
following section Use the cursor to select the
needed sub menu by using the <?>or <?>
keys.
Press the <ENTER> key to show the sub menu.
Press the <EXIT> key to return to the previous
page.
7.2 System Status
From the Main Menu, select System Status.
SYSTEM STATUS
TOTAL CAPACITY : 29.2GB
REMAINING TIME
:
0.2
HR

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Press the <ENTER> key to show the system
status summary page.
Press the <EXIT> key to return to the Main Menu,
Press the <EXIT> key again to return to normal
video.
NOTE:
?? TOTAL CAPACITY –Displays the size
of the internal hard disk drive.
?? REMAINING TIME –The amount of time
left before the hard disk drive is full.
0.2HR indicates a full drive, with a
standard 200Meg of space constantly
available to assist the recording process.
?? QUALITY –Choose from LOW, MID, or
HIGH in the Record Setting Menu.
?? RESOLUTION –Choose from 720 x 240
or 360 x 240 in the Record Setting Menu.
?? FRAME RATE -Adjusted by Rec Rate in
the Record Setting Menu.