Security Labs SLD250 User manual

SLD250 Four Channel Multiplexed DVR
Owner’s Manual
Security Labs, Inc. ?Customer Support 1-800-774-0284 ?www.security-labs.com

OWNER’S MANUAL
To obtain the best performance and ensure that the device functions correctly, please read this
manual carefully and completely.
FCC Compliance
REGULATORY INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
>Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
>Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
>Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to the receiver is
connected.
>Consult the dealer or an experienced electronics service technician for help.

Warnings and Cautions
WARNING:
?? TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
?? DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH VENTILATION GRILLS.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of insinuated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
USERS OF THIS DEVICE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING AND COMPLYING WITH
ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND STATUTES CONCERNING THE
MONITORING AND RECORDING OF VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS. THE
MANUFACTURER AND/OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
USE OF THIS DEVICE IN VIOLATION OF CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Features………..….………………………………………… 1
Chapter 2 Specifications ……….…..………………………………..… 2
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview ……..……………….…………....…… 3
Chapter 4 Setup Procedures …..………………….……………...…… 5
1. Main Menu setup……………………………………………..…… 5
2. System setup……………………………………………….……… 6
3. Camera setup……………………………………………………… 6
4. Record setup………………………………………………….…… 7
5. Scheduled record……………………………………………..…… 8
6. Event list………………………………………………………….… 9
7. HDD management………………………………………………… 9
8. Load default…………………………………………………...…… 10
9. Exit……………………………………………………………..…… 10
Chapter 5 Operation …………………..…………………………..…… 11
1. Getting started with your machine ……………………………… 11
2. Recording……………..…………………………………………… 11
3. Playback………….………………………………………………… 12
4. Hard disk ……………...…………………………………………… 12
5. Backup……………………………………………………………… 12
6. Alarm control……………………………………..………………… 13
7. External alarm connector …………………………….………….. 13
Chapter 6 Recording Time Length……..………………..…………… 14
Chapter 7 HDD Drive Installation Procedures …..……….………… 15

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Chapter 1Features
This device includes 4 camera inputs and offers the following features:
?? Device can be used much like a VHS system with live display, playback and video recording.
?? Supports various types of cameras with real, live-mode display.
?? Multi-speed recording selection on normal recording mode or alarm recording mode; the
highest speed of recording is 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) fields in both modes.
?? Digitized data storage with M-JPEG compression technology will give you organized video
data management without the hassles of traditional video tape.
?? Non-OS (operating system) based for greater reliability and stability.
?? Contrast, hue and brightness are individually adjustable for each camera.
?? Supports 1hard disk (HDD) ranging from 40GB to 120GB.
?? Supports both color and monochrome cameras.
?? When external alarm is triggered, corresponding camera number appears on the monitor with
text.
?? Motion detection: user can easily adjust sensitivity of motion detection and setup buzzer
alarm when device is triggered by motion.
?? Playback can be searched by time or event list.
?? Selectable recording qualities (best/high/medium/low).
?? Recording can operate manually or be activated automatically when alarm is triggered.
?? Easy Playback options including reverse (x6) and fast forwarding (x2, x4, x6).
?? Playback mode with pause (field by field).
?? Easy to understand On Screen Display.
?? Device will overwrite data and notify operator on monitor when the HDD is near full.
?? System will restore the previous settings and continue camera activity after restart.
?? Key lock function secures your DVR from accidentally pushing buttons.

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Operation System Embedded RTOS
Video Input NTSC/PAL
Video Input Channel 4ch Composite
Video Output Channel 1ch Composite
NTSC 120 fps (4 x 30 fps)
Display Frame PAL 100 fps (4 x 25 fps)
NTSC 30 fps / 4ch
Recording Frame Rate PAL 25 fps / 4ch
Recording Mode Manual / Alarm / Schedule
Display NTSC: 720 x 480 / PAL: 720 x 576
Resolution Recording
NTSC: 640 x 224 / PAL: 640 x 272
Low: 8K Bytes / Frame
Medium: 10K Bytes / Frame
High: 15K Bytes / Frame
Compression Format Advanced
MJPEG
Best: 20K Bytes / Frame
HDD 80GB removable HDD (installed)
Backup Device VCR
Sensor 4 Input , 1 Output
Motion
Detection YES
Alarm Control Type
Video Loss YES
Power Supply DC 12V / 4A
Dimension 17”W x 12.5”D x 2.25”H
Weight 3.5KG

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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview
4321 COM
N.O42 3
ALARM IN
GND
1N.C
OUT
VIDEO IN
DC12V IN
VIDEOOUT
(4) Power Input: Please use the power supply included with unit.
DC-12V / 4A adapter required
Front panel layout overview
Led and buttons function list
Part Label Function
1REC Recording status LED
2HDD Hard disk status LED
Pin Number Introduction
1Sensor Input of Camera #1
2Sensor Input of Camera #2
3Sensor Input of Camera #3
4Sensor Input of Camera #4
5Sensor GND of Camera (#1-#4)
6Relay N.C Output
7Relay COM Output
8Relay N.O Output
(1) (2) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
(13) (14) (15) (16) (17)(3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Back panel layout overview
(1) Video input : Camera 1-4 video input with BNC connector
(2) Video output : Corresponding to monitor
(3) Sensor I/O

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1. This view button controls FULL SCREEN display from camera 1.
2. When entering/changing a password, corresponds to number “1”.
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1. This view button controls FULL SCREEN display from camera 2.
2. When entering/changing a password, corresponds to number “2”.
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1. This view button controls FULL SCREEN display from camera 3.
2. When entering/changing a password, corresponds to number “3”.
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1. This view button controls FULL SCREEN display from camera 4.
2. When entering/changing a password, corresponds to number “4”.
7QUAD
Quad screen: All cameras are displayed.
8MENU Press MENU to go into or exit menu
91. Move the cursor upward or leftward
2.When not under the recording mode, you can use the button to adjust position
of date & time display which appears on OSD
10 1. Move the cursor downward or rightward
2.When it’s not under recording mode, you can use the button to adjust position
of date & time display which appears on OSD
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1. Press key to select choices in the MENU system
2. Make any changes in the selected option or increase the number.
3. You can use key to indicate HDD status when system is not in Menu mode.
12 REC Press REC to start recording.
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Press Pause to pause forward motion (field by field) in Playback mode.
You can easily lock the DVR buttons by pressing the Pause button 5 times under
recording or monitoring mode. When key lock is activated, you can see an “L”
show up on the upper right corner of screen. Press 5 times again to release the
buttons from key lock mode.
14 6x fast rewind mode
15 Press Stop to stop playback or recording
16 Press the Play button to enter time search and event list search modes.
17 Press Fast Forward to play video forward at high speed. Press the button again
and the speed will be change circulative from ×2,×4, to the highest ×6.

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Chapter 4 Setup Procedures
1. Main Menu setup
SETUP MENU
>SYSTEM SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
RECORD SETUP
SCHEDULE RECORD
EVENT LIST
HDD MANAGEMENT
LOAD DEFAULT
EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or increase
highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup mode.
Contents:
(1)SYSTEM SETUP
Includes buzzer duration time (1-30 seconds), Alarm video interruption on/off, Motion buzzer on/off,
HDD password selection, System time/date.
(2)CAMERA SETUP
Ch1-Ch4 camera, Camera on/off recording,Motion detection on/off, Sensitivity of motion detection,
Brightness, contrast, and hue selections for each camera.
(3)RECORD SETUP
Recordmode(MUX/QUAD),Normal recordframe selection (FPS), Alarm record selection(FPS), Alarm
record dwell time, Record quality (Low/Medium/High/Best).
(4)SCHEDULE RECORD
ScheduledRecording (Fully /No /Alarm record)
(5)EVENT LIST
Event indexing (REC/PWR/MOT/ALM)
(6)HDD MANAGEMENT
HDD full overwriting (YES/NO), Hard Drive Capacity, Amount of HDD free (%), Format HDD (requires
key-in password).
(7)LOAD DEFAULT
Returns to factory settings upon entering selection.
(8)EXIT
Escape from the setup menu.

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2. System setup
SYSTEM SETUP
>BUZZER DURATION 3SEC
ALARM VIDEO INTERRUPTION ON
MOTION BUZZER
OFF
HDD PASSWORD
SET TIME/DATE
EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or
increase highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup mode.
Contents:
(1) BUZZER DURATION 3 SEC (Default) Available (1-30 seconds)
Use button to adjust the duration time of the buzzer action.
(2) ALARM VIDEO INTERRUPTION
On for default
(3) MOTION BUZZER
Off for default
(4) HDD PASSWORD
A password can be setup to protect the hard disk content. It needs to be entered in order to
perform a hard disk format. Default password is set to: 1111
Use the view control button on the front panel to input the numbers.
is “1” , is “2” , is “3” , is “4”
(5) SET TIME/DATE
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to increase the number.
(6) EXIT
Exit from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
3. Camera setup
CAMERA SETUP
>CAMERASELECT CH1
CAMERA RECORD ON
MOTION DETECTION ON
MOTION SENSITIVITY 5
BRIGHTNESS STANDARD
CONTRAST STANDARD
HUE STANDARD
EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or
increase highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or SelectEXIT to escape the setup mode.

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Contents:
(1) CAMERA SELECT CH1(CH1~CH4)
Use button to select the camera from CAM 1 –CAM 4to be adjusted.
(2) CAMERA RECORD ON(ON/OFF)
Use button to select ON/OFF recording.
(3) MOTION DETECTION ON(ON/OFF)
Use button to select ON/OFF motion detection.
(4) MOTION SENSITIVITY(1~10)
Use button to adjust sensitivity of motion detection for selected camera.
Sensitivity ranges from 1 to 10, default value is 5(STANDARD). Selection “10” is the
most sensitive to motion and “1” is least sensitive.
(5) BRIGHTNESS STANDARD(1~10)
Use button to adjust the brightness of the selected camera. Initial number is 5
(STANDARD).
(6) CONTRAST STANDARD(1~10)
Use button to adjust the contrast of the selected camera. Initial number is 5
(STANDARD).
(7) HUE STANDARD(1~10)
Use button to adjust the hue of the selected camera. Initial number is 5
(STANDARD).
(8) EXIT
Exit from the CAMERA SETUP menu.
4. Record setup
RECORD SETUP
>RECORD MODE MUX
NORMAL RECORD FPS 15P
ALARM RECORD FPS 15P
ALARM RECORD DWELL 5SEC
RECORD QUALITY HIGH
EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or
increase highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup
mode.
Contents:
(1) RECORD MODE MUX(MUX/QUAD)
Use button to select MUX or QUAD recording
(2) NORMAL RECORD FPS 15P (1~5P/7P/10P/15P/30P)
Use button to select recording speed.
15P means 15 fields per second, 30P is the highest speed, and 1P is the

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lowest. There are a total of nine speeds you can choose from. (FPS: Fields per
second)
Note: PAL: (1~4P/6P/8P/12P/25P) NTSC=15P, PAL=12P on default
(3) ALARM RECORD FPS 15P (1~5P/7P/10P/15P/30P)
Use button to select alarm recording speed when external alarm or motion
detection is triggered.
Note: PAL: (1~4P/6P/8P/12P/25P) NTSC=15P, PAL=12P on default
(4) ALARM RECORD DWELL 5SEC (1-30)
Use button to set the dwell time for alarm recording with an external trigger or
motion alarm.
When triggered by an external alarm or motion and within the dwell period:
-the screen will be switched into quad format
-the corresponding camera will be marked ID “ALM” or “MOT”
(5) RECORD QUALITY HIGH(BEST/HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW)
Use button to select the BEST, HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW setting. The higher the
quality, the higher the amount of storage will be consumed. Thus, this setting
should be carefully chosen as it will affect the usage of hard disk storage.
A table of relationships between quality, record speed and hard disks
is included at
the end of this manual for reference.
(6) EXIT
Exit from the RECORD SETUP menu
5. Scheduled record
SCHEDULE RECORD
?
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
:::::::::
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24
PRESS (UP,DOWN) TO SELECT
PRESS (ENTER) TO SET, (MENU) TO EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or
increase highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup
mode.
Contents:
(1) SCHEDULE RECORD
There are 24 circles in the schedule table, which represent 24 hours
Every circles has 3 options to select:
O : represents “fully record”
X:represents “no record”

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A:represents “alarm record”
Use the ? and ? button to select items
Press button to select the O/ X / A (Fully / No / Alarm Record)
6. Event List
Press key on “EVENT LIST” than windows will appear as below:
EVENT LIST
MASTER HARD DRIVE
>01 2003/AUG/25 12:13:16 REC
02 2003/AUG/25 11:14:21 PWR
03 2003/AUG/25 10:03:04 MOT CH2
04 2003/AUG/25 09:35:24 ALM CH1
Use “?“key or “?“key to select event which needs to be played. The location of “>
“ symbol will move up and down for indicating current event which is selected. Once the
correct event is indicated, press ?PLAY key to start playing the video in normal speed.
There are 4 different types of events that will be recorded:
1. REC: Event starts when “REC” key is pressed or a timed recording.
2. PWR: System begins recording event after a power interruption and restart of the unit.
3. ALM: Event starts with an external trigger and displays the channel that was triggered.
4. MOT: Event starts recording with motion in the selected camera channels.
7. HDD management
HDD MANAGEMENT
>OVERWRITE MODE NO
MASTER HDD CAPACITY
76GB
MASTER HDD LEFT RATIO
73GB 97%
MASTER HDD FORMAT
EXIT
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to confirm the selection or
increase highlighted selection number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup
mode.
Contents:
(1) OVERWRITE MODE YES (NO)
Use button to enable or disable overwriting when HDD is full.
When HDD overwrite is enabled, the oldest partition on the HDD will automatically be
reused, this means the oldest images will be overwritten by the current images.
When overwrite mode is disabled, the HDD Full Warning will appear and will need to

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be configured.
(2)MASTER HDD CAPACITY 76GB
The HDD capacity
will be indicated on the screen. This option can not be changed.
(3)MASTER HDD LEFT RATIO 73GB 97%
The amount of unused space remaining on the HDD.
(4) MASTER HDD FORMAT
Use button to enter the MASTER HDD FORMAT menu
PASSWORD INPUT (4) : _ _ _ _
Use the view control button on the front panel to input the number
is “1” , is “2” , is “3” , is “4”
When you key in the correct password, the screen will be displayed the following
message:
PASSWORD CORRECT!
HARD DISK FORMATTED
Otherwise, the following error message will be displayed on the screen:
PASSWORD INCORRECT!
(5) EXIT
Escape from the HDD MANAGEMENT menu
8. Load default
Use the button to return to the factory default settings. This will clear all the user
settings and replace it with the original default parameters (The HDD Password and Schedule
Record can’t be defaulted here). There is no confirmation screen. By selecting “Load
default”, the factory settings will be automatically applied.
9. Exit
Exit from the SETUP MENU

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Chapter 5 Operation
1. Getting started with your machine
Understand the following instructions before you switch on the machine:
1.1 Voltage check: Before power cable is connected, please check the voltage of this
appliance against the supply.
CAUTION –An incorrect power supply can damage this unit.
1.2 Hard Disk connection: Make sure the hard drive is securely fastened in the drive bay
and the bay is in the locked position.
2. Recording
Press the REC key to enter the Recording Mode. And press the ?STOP key to stop
recording.
?? “REC[M]”or “REC[Q]”sign will be indicated in top left corner of the screen. This
indicates whether the unit is in MUX or QUAD recording mode.
??“15P”sign will be indicated in top right corner of the screen. This is the current recording
speed selected.15P means 15 fields per second.
??“O” sign will be indicated in the center corner of the screen. This verifies that the
channel is being recorded.
??“X” sign will be indicated in the center corner of the channels if the channel is not being
recorded.
??Notice: “REC [ ]” in the top left corner of the screen does not indicate that the unit is
recording, but is simply in standby mode, ready to record. The unit will only begin
recording when displaying the “O” status in the center of the screen next to the channel
numbers. An “X” indicates the channel is not recording. You can verify that the video
is being saved to the drive by noting that the red light next to “REC” on the front panel of
the unit is lit AND the green light is blinking next to “HDD”.
?? For more information on setting up Recording Mode, refer to Section 3.4 Recording Setup.
?? In Recording Mode, if there is a power failure or power lost for any reason that causes the
machine to shut down, it will return to the Recording Mode automatically when power is
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3. Playback
Press the ?PLAY button and select Time Search or Event List.
The following message will be displayed on the screen:
TIME SEARCH
MASTER HARD DRIVE
2003/JUN/13 04:12:03
START TIME: (2003/MAY/13 04:12:03)
END TIME: (2003/MAY/13 04:12:03)
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
Use the ? and ? button to select items.
Press the button to increase highlighted selection
number.
Press MENU or Select EXIT to escape the setup mode.
Press ?PLAY button to play video forward.
?? “MUX or QUAD” sign will be indicated in top right corner of the screen. This indicates
the recording mode selected.
Press Rew Search button to play video reverse at 6x speed.
Press F.Fwd Search button to play video forward at high speeds. Press the button again,
and the speed will be changed circulative from x2, x4, and x6.
??“REW” or “FF *2/4/6” sign will be indicated in top left corner of the screen.
Press Pause button to pause (field by field) in forward motion. This function can be used in
full screen and quad mode (If you chose QUAD in recording mode then it can’t playback in full
screen).
Press the ?STOP button to leave playback mode and resume the Live Mode.
4. Hard Disk
Should you wish to install a new hard drive in this unit, a list of tested hard drives shown to be
compatible can be found below. If you have further questions about hard drive compatibility,
consult the manufacturer.
Brand Model Capacity Speed (rpm)
Seagate ST3120023A 120GB 7200 rpm
Seagate ST380020A 80GB 7200 rpm
Maxtor 6Y120L0 120GB 7200 rpm
Maxtor 6Y080L0 80GB 7200 rpm
Notice: Samsung Hard Drives are not recommended for this unit.
5. Backup
This unit provides composite signal output for back-up use. You can keep the image data by attaching a
VCR to the VIDEO OUT connection on the rear of the unit.Set the unit to playback mode. Set the VCR
to the proper input selection and press record on the VCR.

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6. Alarm control
There are three types of alarms that the system can be configured to handle. They are external alarm,
video loss alarm, and an alarm for motion detection.
When the above types of alarms are triggered, it changes recording speed to alarm recording speed.
Video Loss alarm is enabled as a default and cannot be changed. The buzzer will sound and a “V.LOSS”
sign will be indicated on the screen.
7. External alarm connector
The external alarm functions only when the DVR has been set under recording mode. The unit has 4
input ports to receive signals from external alarms and 4 GND port for termination. When the external
alarm is triggered, currents will be grounded through the GND port to activate the external alarm.
AThe text “ALM” will be displayed on the corresponding channel.
BA relay of the signal will occur.
CRecording speed will be switched from normal mode to alarm mode (refer to chapter 4 for recording
settings)
DThe unit will only record from the external trigger when “A” has been selected during the specific
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Chapter 6 Recording time length
Recording Results in NTSC Format
Video
Signal Display Format Video Quality
30fps 15fps 10fps 7fps 5fps 4fps 3fps 2fps 1fps
Best 19hr
38hr 57hr 80hr 114hr 142hr 190hr 285hr 570hr
High 29hr
57hr 87hr 120hr 171hr 214hr 285hr 426hr 870hr
Medium 35hr
70hr 105hr 148hr 213hr 266hr 350hr 532hr 1050hr
QUAD MODE
Low 50hr
100hr 150hr 208hr 300hr 375hr 500hr 750hr 1500hr
Best 38hr
76hr 114hr 160hr 228hr 285hr 380hr 570hr 1140hr
High 57hr
114Hr 171hr 240hr 342hr 428hr 570hr 855hr 1710hr
Medium 71hr
142hr 213hr 298hr 426hr 532hr 710hr 1065hr 2130hr
NTSC
MUX MODE
(Full Screen)
Low 100hr
200hr 300hr 420hr 600hr 750hr 1000hr 1500hr 3000hr
Recording Results in PAL Format
Video
Signal Display Format Video Quality
25fps 12fps 8fps 6fps 4fps 3fps 2fps 1fps
Best 12hr
25hr 37hr 50hr 75hr 100hr 150hr 300hr
High 16hr
33hr 50hr 66hr 100hr 133hr 200hr 400hr
Medium 23hr
48hr 72hr 95hr 143hr 191hr 287hr 575hr
QUAD MODE
Low 34hr
70hr 106hr 141hr 212hr 283hr 425hr 850hr
Best 35hr
72hr 110hr 145hr 218hr 291hr 437hr 875hr
High 46hr
95hr 144hr 190hr 287hr 383hr 575hr 1150hr
Medium 67hr
139hr 209hr 278hr 418hr 558hr 837hr 1675hr
PAL
MUX MODE
(Full Screen)
Low 98hr
204hr 306hr 408hr 612hr 816hr 1225hr 2450hr

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Chapter 7 HDD Drive installation procedures
1.Open HDD rack 2.Pull out the HDD rack 3.Adjust the lock of HDD rack
4.Connect HDD(Power & IDE) to HDD rack 5.Cover up the HDD rack 6.Push HDD rack back to DVR slot
7.Lock the HDD rack 8.Power up DVR system
Attention:
1. Hard drive master mode must be set correctly.
2. Primary hard drive must be set as master.
3. Make sure power cable is unplugged before hard drive installation starts.
4. IDE cable and power cable must be hooked up correctly.