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Hi Definition 1080P NVR
Network Video Recorder
SLD310 4 Channel – SLD311 8 Channel – SLD312 16 Channel
User’s Manual
Security Labs, Inc. Customer Support 800-774-0284 www.security-labs.com
V103015NVR
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW OF THE NVR ..................................................................................... 1
FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 1
REAR PANEL ....................................................................................................................... 2
REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................................................. 2
NVR CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 3
HDD INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 3
CAMERA, ROUTER AND MONITOR CONNECTION ....................................................................... 3
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ................................................................................................ 3
NVR BOOT UP ...................................................................................................... 3
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION ......................................................................................................... 3
STARTUP WIZARD ................................................................................................................ 3
THE NVR’S MENUS .............................................................................................. 6
MAIN MENU GUIDE ............................................................................................................ 7
MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................................... 8
PARAMETER .................................................................................................................... 8
IP Camera .................................................................................................................... 8
Live .............................................................................................................................. 9
Output ........................................................................................................................ 9
Image Control ........................................................................................................... 10
Privacy Zone.............................................................................................................. 10
Record ....................................................................................................................... 11
Schedule ................................................................................................................... 11
Mainstream / Substream / Mobilestream ................................................................ 12
Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 13
Motion Detection ..................................................................................................... 13
Alarm I / O (Input / Output) ..................................................................................... 14
Record Search ........................................................................................................... 15
Event Search ............................................................................................................. 16
Backup ...................................................................................................................... 16
Device ....................................................................................................................... 19
HDD ........................................................................................................................... 19
Cloud Storage ........................................................................................................... 19
System ...................................................................................................................... 20
General ..................................................................................................................... 20
DST ............................................................................................................................ 20
NTP ........................................................................................................................... 21
Users ......................................................................................................................... 21
Info ............................................................................................................................ 22
Channel Info.............................................................................................................. 22
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Log ............................................................................................................................ 23
Advanced - Maintain ................................................................................................ 23
Events ....................................................................................................................... 24
Shutdown.................................................................................................................. 24
NETWORK .............................................................................................................. 25
NETWORK SEARCH TOOL .................................................................................................... 25
Modify the NVR Settings .......................................................................................... 25
Network Connection Type ........................................................................................ 26
E-mail ........................................................................................................................ 27
DDNS ......................................................................................................................... 27
Quick Reference (QR) Code or P2P ........................................................................... 29
Connecting with a desktop or laptop web browser ................................................. 30
ActiveX (IE) & Plug-ins - Download and Installation ................................................. 30
Web Application Manager Login .............................................................................. 30
Live Interface ............................................................................................................ 31
Menu Bar .................................................................................................................. 31
Live Display ............................................................................................................... 31
Video Control ............................................................................................................ 32
Playback .................................................................................................................... 33
Record Search ........................................................................................................... 33
Playback Control ....................................................................................................... 34
Remote Settings........................................................................................................ 35
Local Setting ............................................................................................................. 36
Logout ....................................................................................................................... 36
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please carefully read the following safety instructions to avoid personal
injury and prevent the NVR and other connected devices from being damaged.
1. Power source - Only use the included 48 volt (POE rated) power supply for 4 and 8
channel units, or 3 prong AC cable included with the 16 channel unit
Never operate the equipment with an unspecified power supply.
2. Never push objects of any kind through the ventilation openings of the NVR
3. Do not place the equipment in a dusty area
4. Do not place the equipment in a wet or humid environment
5. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use soft damp cloth to clean the outer case of NVR (do not use liquid aerosol cleaners)
6. Do not operate if unusual symptoms are found
If any unusual smells or sounds are detected, unplug the power cable and contact
technical service at 1-800-774-0284.
7. Do not remove the case / cover
No user serviceable parts are inside. Please contact technical service for assistance in
upgrading or replacing the hard drive.
9. Although rarely required, when replacing the clock back-up lithium battery, use the
same part number included with the unit.
WARNING: Disconnect the power supply before replacing the standard 3V lithium battery
on the main board. Dispose of old battery via an approved recycle facility.
10. Keep the NVR well ventilated
The NVR includes a hard disk drive and control board that produce heat during
operation. Do not block the ventilation openings (on the top, bottom, both sides and the
back side) to allow cooling during operation. Install the NVR in a well ventilated area.
11.The included power supply can only be used for one NVR. Do not connect
additional equipment to the suppl y.
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Overview of the NVR
Front Panel
Note：NVR is the abbreviation for Network Video Recorder.
NVR Front Panel（Your model’s layout may vary）
Item
Key title
or Indicator
Remark Function & Description
1
Power Indicator
PWR
“Green” indicates “ON”
2 IR Receiver
Receives the IR signal from your Remote Control
3 HDD Indicator HDD
“Red” indicator flashing shows the hard drive is being read or written to. If
the indicator is always on, the hard disk is abnormal, unformatted or has no
recorded files.
4
Channel
select:
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
Select a channel to view full screen
5 QUAD
On Live or Playback mode, switch to Quad display.
6 REC ●
Press the button to start manual record.
7 MENU/ESC
Enter into Main menu, exit or stop playing
8 Down Key
Move down
9 SEL/EDIT
Enter into shortcut menu and select ENTER and EDIT
10 Up Key
Move up
11 PTZ PTZ
Enter into PTZ control interface
12 REW
Move to left; Rewind function;
decrease PTZ rotation speed and parameter value of graphic setting
13 PAUSE
Pause / play frame by frame manually
14 PLAY
Enter into Record Search menu and play.
15 FWD
Right key; increase PTZ rotation speed and Parameter value.
16 STOP
Stop playing or stop manual record
17 USB
USB port
Table 1-1
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Rear Panel
NVR Rear Panel（Your model’s layout may vary）
Item Port Description
1
Power Port
Attach 48VDC power supply / AC cable for 16CH NVR
2
Power Switch
Power ON/OFF
3
USB Port
Connect USB devices, such as USB mouse and USB flash disk.
4
Sensor/Alarm
Connect input trigger switch or PIR, also alarm output is located here
5
HDMI Port
Connect to HDMI high definition monitor
6
VGA Port
Connect to VGA monitor, such as PC monitor
7
AUDIO OUTPUT
Audio signal output, RCA jack to powered speakers or stereo system
8
WAN Port
Network connection to router with included LAN patch cable
9
Camera Inputs
Power to POE cameras, and input for video from cameras
Table 1-2
Remote Control
Table 2-3 Key functions of the remote control
Item Key title Key function
1 1-8 Channel select 1-8; Numeric buttons
2 9 & 0 Numeric buttons
3 ALL Multiple display mode
4 Menu Enter into Main menu/Exit
5 ▲ Up arrow, Volume adjust
6 ▼ Down arrow, Volume adjust
7
◄/
Left/Right ; Decrease/increase parameter
value of control bar.
8 SEL Select /Edit ; selected operation.
9
Rewind
10
Enter into record search menu; Play
11
Forward
12 ● Record
13
Pause/Sequence
14 ■ Stop manual record; stop playing
15 Audio Go to main menu
16 Mute Mute On/off
Table 1-3
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NVR Connection
HDD Installation
Your NVR comes with a pre-installed hard drive. To replace, upgrade, or add a hard drive to your unit, please
disconnect the power cable to the NVR. The SATA data cables and power wires to the hard drive can be pulled
directly out of the drive. Please note the key / orientation of the plug being removed from the drive, and re-install
in the same manner to the new drive. The hard drive is typically held in place with four screws. After
installation, place the cover back on the NVR, secure with the cover’s screws, and attach the power cable. Go to the
Main Menu, select the <DEVICE> sub menu, and click on <FORMAT HDD>. Please use only a SATA drive
recommended for surveillance applications. Contact technical service for the latest factory recommendations.
Camera, Router and Monitor Connection
Connect the included LAN patch cable from the WAN port on the NVR to the router or switch on your
local network. A local monitor should be connected to the VGA or HDMI outputs to help you see the
menus and setup your new NVR. Cameras can be connected directly to the RJ45 (POE) ports on the
back of the NVR.
Power Supply Connection
Please connect the included 48 VDC power adapter (4 & 8 Channel), or AC cord (16 channel) to the
back of the unit.
NVR Boot up
System Initialization
Upon pressing the power button, you will see the Security Labs logo and Customer Support contact
information. This same screen will be displayed every time your NVR is powered on.
Startup Wizard
After the NVR initialization is completed, the startup wizard will be displayed. If you do not wish to be
reminded of any future setup items the next time you power on the NVR, you may click “Don't show this
window next time” to cancel. You can still access all settings via the menu system at any time. You can
also reactivate the Wizard under: Main Menu / System / General / Show Wizard
TIP: Let the Startup Wizard do its job. If all components are connected correctly, you will see
video from all cameras with no further camera to NVR setup required!
The Wizard setting menu includes：The Homepage, Network setup, IPC (IP Camera) setup, Record
Schedule and Hard Disk Maintenance..
1．The network setup page default mode is DHCP. This automatically assigns an IP address to the NVR
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that is made available by your router. If you intend to use a static IP address (an address that is provided
by your internet service provider and never changes), click on <Static> and enter the address using the
mouse supplied with the NVR. <Save> when finished.
2、IPC Setup allows you to review the cameras that were discovered by the Wizard. This list will contain
the POE cameras that were connected to the back of the NVR, along with any other compatible cameras
that were discovered on your local network via the LAN patch cable connected to your router. You can
edit the address, add, or delete a camera on this list
TIP: Use the <Auto Assign IP to camera(s)> button to refresh any previously deleted cameras, or
to add newly installed cameras to the list.
IPC Setup
Record Schedule gives you a quick way to set up the days, times, and type of recording that you would
like to use. Select Normal (constant recording), Motion (video motion detection), or Alarm (devices
connected to the alarm input terminals) with the mouse control, left-click and drag that selection through
the schedule table.
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TIP: Be sure to further define each type of trigger in the Alarm and Motion menus.
Record Schedule
Hard Disk Maintenance shows the available recording space on the drive. You can also select <Auto>
overwrite for the drive to overwrite the oldest file when full, select the number of days you wish to store at
any time, or stop recording when full. Auto is the default selection and most popular choice. When
installing a new hard drive, click the <Format HDD> button.
TIP: The hard drive included with this NVR has been formatted and is ready to record!
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The NVR’s Menus
This chapter is dedicated to explaining the menu system, and the manual adjustment tools that are
available.
Popup Menu
Using the mouse, right click on the screen, or hover the mouse pointer near the bottom of
the screen to activate the Popup Menu.
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Main Menu Guide
Display
System
Live
Output
Mainstream
Schedule
DDNS
HDD
Cloud
Shutdown
Main Menu
Privacy Zone
IP Camera
Parameter
Network
Record
Alarm
Record Search
Event Search
Device
General
Users
Info
Log
Substream
Record
Email
Network
Alarm
Motion
Maintain
Advanced
Events
Record Search
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Main Menu
Picture 4-2
PARAMETER
Shows sub-menus for Display, Record, Network, and Alarm setup.
IP Camera
“Main Menu”→“Display”→“IP Camera” to enter into the top left menu
Picture 4-4
In LIVE mode, left click the mouse button on the
[ ] icon on the toolbar, or use the [Menu]
button on the remote control to enter the main
menu screen, as shown in Picture 4-2.
If system interface is locked, refer to section 4.3
to unlock it by inputting your password. By
default, there is no password required.
In the Main Menu mode, you can adjust the
settings for Parameter, Record Search, Device,
System, Advanced, and Shutdown.
Channel：IPC camera channel
To Edit：Click on the blue pencil icon to make changes
to a camera’s network settings (bottom left menu)
State: A green arrow indicates that a camera is live
IP address: The IP address of a camera, including the
gateway
IP Address/Domain：Shows the current IP address
being used by a camera
Subnet Mask: Displays the current subnet mask used
by a camera
Port：Displays the current port number used by a
camera
Manufacturer & Device type：Displays on screen if
broadcast by the camera
Protocol： The current protocol being used
MAC Address：The physical address for the camera.
This is a unique identifier that stays with a camera
since its date of production.
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Live
“Main Menu”→“Display”→“Live” to enter into the interface shown below. This menu gives you the
options to assign a title to a camera, and how to display the time for each channel.
Picture 4-6
Output
The Output menu gives you control over sequential camera viewing, the resolution output to your monitor,
and the transparency level of the menus shown on screen.
Go to “Main Menu”→“Display”→“Output” to enter into the interface shown below.
Seq Mode：Choose from several
channel display patterns to be shown
in sequential order.
SEQ Dwell Time：Choose the time
period you wish for each sequential
view to be shown (5 to 300 seconds)
VGA/HDMI Resolution：VGA output
or HDMI output. Including
1024×768，1280×1024，1440×900，
1280×720，1920×1080. Choose the
best option that works with your
monitor.
Transparency：Adjusts the visibility
of the menus in a range of 0—128.
Channel：Select the channel you wish to edit
Show Time & Channel Name：Check these
boxes if you want these items to be displayed
Date Format：Select your preferred date format
such as MM/DD/YYYY
Time Format：12 hour or 24 hour format will be
displayed
Refresh Rate: Set to 60 for NTSC (USA &
Canada). 50 for PAL operation.
OSD Position：Click and drag the time to place
you prefer on a camera’s on-screen view
Color：Adjust the chroma, brightness, contrast,
and saturation of the camera on the selected
channel（Refer to Picture 4-6）
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TIP: To start or stop Sequential Display, please click the circular icon on the popup menu.
Image Control
Professional line POE cameras will also have access to the Image Control menu. Selections are:
1. IR CUT Mode: To keep the camera in Black and White, Color, or Automatic Switching mode.
Automatic is preferred in most situations.
2. IR Cut Delay: Use this to extend the IR trigger time in the automatic mode. Installations that deal
with extended twilight or dawn conditions can cause the IR to toggle on and off. Increasing the delay will
minimize this condition.
3. Back Light: Use this to balance the illumination of darkened foreground objects with a bright
background (i.e. An interior view of an object sitting near a large window).
4. 3D Noise Reduction: Softens grain in video caused by extreme low lighting.
5. WDR: Wide Dynamic Range increases sensitivity to low light conditions and and enhances the
back lighting function.
6. AGC: Automatic Gain Control governs the cameras reaction to changes in lighting.
Privacy Zone
Privacy Zone is designed to “black out” sections in a camera’s view, as shown in Pictures 4-8 and 4-9.
1. Click (check) the box for each zone to be set (maximum of 4 zones per channel)
2. Click “Setup” to adjust the position of the zone(s). Click and drag a box to an area
to be masked. Click and drag an edge of a box to change its size and coverage
area.
3. Once finished, right click the mouse to return to the prior page
4. Click “Save”
Picture 4-8 Picture 4-9
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Record
“Main Menu”→”Parameter” → “Record”→“Record” to enter into the interface shown in Picture 4-10.
Picture 4-10
TIP: Use the Pre-Record feature when your NVR is set to record events only. This will allow you
to see the activity prior to the event trigger.
Schedule
“Main Menu”→“Record”→“Schedule” to enter the interface shown in Picture 4-11 to set the
record schedule of your NVR.
TIP: Use the “Copy” feature at the bottom of the screen to quickly apply one channel’s settings
to another channel, or to all channels.
Channel：Set the desired channel you
wish to adjust in the drop-down menu
Record: Enable or Disable the recording
function for the selected channel
Stream Mode
： Select Mainstream or
Substream. Mainstream displays a higher
quality picture. Substream uses less
processor capacity for more fluent motion
of fast moving objects and consumes
less hard drive space
Pre-Record：Use this feature to store
and add video activity before an alarm or
motion trigger. See what causes a
trigger before it happens!
Record Schedule gives you a quick way to
set up the days, times, and type of recording
that you would like to use. Select Normal
(constant recording), Motion (video motion
detection), or Alarm (devices connected to the
alarm input terminals) with the mouse control,
left-click and drag that selection through the
schedule table.
Normal recording times will show as “Green”,
Motion as “Yellow”, and Alarm as “Red”
Picture 4-11
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Mainstream / Substream / Mobilestream
Main, Sub, and Mobile stream selections are available in certain menus or live viewing situations. Using this
menu, you can set the parameters used for each type of streaming selection. Your NVR will automatically sense the
style of camera connected to each channel, and offer the stream settings available for that camera.
Go to “Main Menu”→”Parameter” → “Record”→“Mainstream/Substream/ or Mobilestream” to enter into
the menu interface as shown in Picture 4-12.
TIP: Choose a high Frames Per Second (FPS) setting to view fast moving scenes or objects.
Select a higher bit rate to capture more details when needed. The overall logic is that there is a
maximum amount of information that can be processed per second by any NVR or DVR.
Allocating the resources available to each channel or camera allows you to customize your
installation to achieve the best overall results.
Picture 4-12
Channel：Select a channel to modify
Resolution：Set the resolution available
for each camera using the drop list.
FPS：Frames per second, Min 1 to Max
30
Bitrate Mode ： Preview Mode (offers
suggestions from the drop list) and
User-defined Mode (directly enter your
preference
Bitrate：Select the rate from the drop list,
or click on the box to type in your
preference.
CBR/VBR: Controlled Bit Rate keeps a
constant data flow rate, Variable changes
with the scenery being viewed. Variable
can offer a better image quality, but can
also demand more resources to do so.
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Alarm
Motion Detection
Video motion detection enables you to record only when there is activity within the view of a camera. This will
conserve space on the hard drive and allow you to quickly find recordings that you want to see.
“Main Menu”→“Parameter ”→ “Alarm” → “Motion” to enter into the menu below.
Alarm Out: Check the box to make the alarm output relay active when there is a motion trigger.
Latch Time: Determines how long the alarm output relay will latch after a motion trigger. Choose from;
10,20,40, and 60 seconds.
Post Recording: Determines how long a motion event will record after a trigger. Choose from; 30
seconds, 1, 2, and 5 minutes.
Show Message: When motion is detected, the unit displays an “R” icon on the screen when in Motion
Record Mode. In Normal Record Mode, the unit changes the “R” on-screen to “M”.
Send Email: Check the box to activate motion detection e-mail alert
Full Screen: Check the box to show the channel “full screen” when motion is detected
Record Channel: Select the channel(s) that will record the motion event. Typically the same channel is
selected as the one being set up (shown in the top box).
TIP: To quickly disable motion detection for a certain camera/channel, use the
“Disable / Enable” function. The other settings for that channel will remain intact.
AREA SETUP: Click on the “Setup” button to display the 20 x 15 grid pattern below.
The grid will overlay your camera’s view for the channel being
edited. Use the mouse to left click a square On (red) – Off (clear).
Left click and drag the mouse pointer to quickly change an area.
Right click to exit back to the setup menu. Use this process to
pinpoint exactly what you want covered by motion detection
(red). Avoid areas (clear) that will cause false triggers such as
known public pathways, nearby tree branches, erratic
sun/shadow movement or pet traffic areas
Channel: Choose channel(s) to enable motion
detection. Only channels with an active
camera will show on the drop list.
Enable:
Activates or deactivates motion
detection for the channel being set up
Sensitivity: Adjusts from 1 (low sensitivity) to
8 (high). A lower number is suggested for
outdoor applications to avoid false triggers
caused by rapid changes in lighting or from
wind moving objects.
Buzzer: Set the buzzer to alert you when
activity is detected. Selections are; Disable, 10,
20, 40 and 60 seconds.
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Alarm I / O (Input / Output)
“Main Menu”→”Parameter”→“Alarm”→“Alarm”
Picture 4-17
Post Recording: You can set how long an alarm recording will last after a trigger (30s, 1 minute, 2
minutes, or 5 minutes).
Alarm out: A quick way to activate or deactivate the alarm output for a channel.
Show Message: Displays an alarm alert message on screen when triggered
Send Email: Set to send an email when an alarm is triggered
Full Screen Alarm: The corresponding channel will be switched to full screen display mode with an alarm
trigger.
Record Channel: Select a channel to record the alarm video to. A different channel, or multiple channels
can be selected for the video recording function.
Copy: Use to copy the current channel parameters (except Recording Channel) to another or all
channels.
Your NVR is equipped with a set of alarm input
terminals. These inputs are designed to be
connected to external triggering devices such as PIR
motion detectors, door switches, panic switches,
alarm panel outputs, and The Tempal™ Temperature
Alert device.
Alarm In / IO Channel: Select a channel to
configure
Alarm Type / IO Status:
Select from;
Normally-Open (a switch that triggers an alarm
when it completes a circuit), Normally-Closed (a
switch that triggers an alarm when it breaks or
opens a closed loop circuit), or “OFF”.
Buzzer: Select how long the buzzer will sound
with an alarm trigger (OFF, 10s, 20s, 40s, & 60s)
Latch time: Select how long the alarm output
relay will close (10s, 20s, 40s, 60s).
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Record Search
“Main Menu”→“Record Search”→“Record Search”
Picture 4-18
Picture 4-19
During single channel playback mode, zoom in to an area on the screen by clicking on the
magnifying glass icon, and drag a rectangle over that area. Right click on the mouse to go back
to normal viewing.
Channel: Select the channel (or ALL) you want
to search.
Type: Select the type of recording; ALL,
Normal, Motion, I.O. (alarm input terminal), or
Alarm (Motion + I.O.).
Time:
Select a Month and Year and click
<Search>. Days on the calendar that highlight
yellow contain recordings. Clicking on the
highlighted dates shows the channels that have
recordings. Entering a Start and End Time can
further
narrow down your results. Click
<Playback> to see the results of your search on
the Playback Interface page.
Playback Interface: Select channel(s) to view
in the left window. Use the blue arrows along the
bottom to start and control playback. Click along
the green control bar to quickly move to another
time in the recording. Drag the volume control
knob to adjust volume when applicable. When
playback ends, the
NVR will remain in the
playback interface mode, as shown in Picture
4-19.
Time Bar Increments: By default, the time bar
covers a 24 hour period. Click on the 2H, 1H,
or 30m at the very bottom of the screen to
shorten the time span covered by the bar.
Clip and Backup: While the NVR is in
single channel playback mode, you can
quickly back up what you see on the
screen by clicking on the scissor icon to
start a backup, and once again to end the
backup. Click the save function on the
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Event Search
“Main Menu”→“Record Search”→“Event Search”
Event Search gives you a drop list, text type method to find events by date, time, channel and type.
Click on the appropriate box to select or enter a search date, time period, channel(s), and the type of
recording; Normal, Motion, I.O. (alarm terminal input) or Alarm (Motion + I.O. at the same time) that you
wish to review. Click <Search> to see a list of events that match your criteria.
Use the double arrows to go to the next or previous page of events on the list.
Place a page of events number in the box next to the blue arrow and click to “Jump” to that page.
To narrow or broaden your search results, enter new parameters into Search Date, Search Time, Channel,
and Type, then click <Search> once again.
Backup
Insert a USB flash drive into an available port on the front or back of your NVR. Users generally will
connect the mouse to a USB port on the back panel, leaving the front panel USB easily accessible for
USB backup purposes. If several large files need to be copied to a USB device, it is recommended to
use the USB 3.0 port on the back panel. By design, the USB3.0 port is intentionally located on the back
of the main board, placed near the digital signal processor.
1) Use Event Search to locate the events(s) to copy.
2) Check the box (or boxes) to the left of the event(s) to select them (Picture 4-23).
3) Click <Backup> at the bottom right of the screen
Note: <Quick Backup> will select all events on the page
4) In the next pop-up message box select H264 or AVI for the type of file most compatible with your
favorite media player, click <Save>. The AV I format is the most commonly used, and compatible with
many media players. The player software included with your unit will play either type of file.
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Picture 4-23
4.2.2.4 Playing Backup Files
Copy backup files to your computer to play at a later date, or play them directly from your USB drive. If
you saved your backup files in the.AVI format, you can use Windows Media Player or similar viewers to
open and play your backup files. If you installed “Video Player” included on the software CD, open it and
use the control buttons explained below to view your events.
1. Open Video Player, use the <Open File> command in the center of the screen to browse for the folder
where your events are stored (shown in Picture 4-26). You can also double click on the event file using
Windows Explorer if you have made Video Player the default player for .264 or .AVI files.
Play a selected file
Pause playback
Stop playback
5) You will then come to the screen in Picture 4-24. Click on your USB device shown in
the left column. Use the <Format> button to erase all files on a drive, or prepare a new
drive for use.
6) Click <OK> to copy the event to your USB device, or <Cancel> to go back to the event
list.
Picture 4-24
Picture 4-26
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Play the next file.
Play previous file
Slow Playback: Click repeatedly to play at 1/2,1/4,1/8, and 1/16 speeds.
Fast Playback: Click repeatedly to play at 2×, 4×,8×, and 16× speeds.
Open file
Full screen display
Never on top keeps the player from covering other applications on your screen
Always on top give the player priority over viewing other applications that may be open
On top during playback allows the player to have viewing priority when playback is being used
Screenshot: Use this to quickly save a screenshot (snapshot image) while a video is playing.
Drag to adjust playback volume
Add folder or file to the list on the right side of the player.
Click a file in the “File List” to highlight it, use the minus icon to delete it from the list.
Delete all files in the list.
Hide or show the list
Advanced configuration: Set the save path for the captured pictures and set the display language of
player, as shown in picture 4-27.
Picture 4-27
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Device
Use the Device Menu to monitor or change the operation of your hard drive(s) and Cloud Storage option.
HDD
Go to “Main Menu”→“Device”→“HDD”
TIP: Always format a newly installed hard drive before attempting to record video/audio files
Cloud Storage
Go to “Main Menu” →“Device” →“Cloud Storage”
Use the Cloud Storage feature to send motion trigger events or timed snapshots to an offsite storage provider.
Please note: Dropbox, Inc. US
https://www.dropbox.com is offered as the default cloud solution provider
for your NVR. This is a free service that is not compensated, related, or endorsed in any way by Security
Labs, Inc. Please read the Dropbox terms of service before creating your account with them.
To set up Cloud Storage for the first use
1) After creating an account with Dropbox.com, Click <Cloud Storage / Enable / Advanced E-mail Setup>
2) Enter your email account information. Be sure to use the same email address as the one used to set
up your cloud storage account.
3) Click <Test> to confirm your email settings, then <Save>, <Cancel> which takes you back to the Cloud
Storage Setup screen.
4) Click <Activate Cloud>. You will see a confirmation message box that indicates an activation link has
been sent to your email address. After a few minutes, check your email inbox, and click the link you
received which takes you back to your Dropbox account for final confirmation.
Your NVR will automatically detect and measure
the maximum capacity and available storage on its
included hard drive(s). An estimate of “Free Time”
available is also displayed based on your recording
settings resolution, frames per second, and bit rate
for each channel being used.
Use the <Overwrite> function drop list to stop
recording when the hard drive is full <Disable>,
automatically overwrite the oldest video file on the
drive <Auto>, or overwrite the oldest file while
keeping a specified amount of recent recordings on
the drive <1, 3, 7, 14, 30, or 90 days>.
<Format HDD> is used to erase all data from a
connected hard drive. Select the checkbox next to
the hard drive in the list to begin the process.
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Using the Cloud Storage feature
Timed Interval (trigger) or Video Motion snapshot images can be sent from your NVR to your Cloud
Storage account. With Cloud Storage “Enabled”, a message box with all channel numbers will be
displayed. Click on each channel number that you would like to send a send a snapshot on a timed
interval. Use the check box next to #1 to quickly select or de-select all channels. Use the drop list
below the channel numbers to select the time interval (trigger) for the image(s) to be sent, choose from 1,
3, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes. “Enable” Motion Detection will also upload a snapshot image showing
the cause for a trigger from channels that have already been set up for this function (Main Menu /
Parameter / Alarm / Motion).
System
Use the System menus to set the time, manage users, and view NVR information and operational logs.
General
“Main Menu”→“System”→“General”
DST
“Main Menu”→“System”→“General”→“DST”
Use the settings on this page to set your NVR to
observe Daylight Saving Time. The defaults shown
are correct for most areas in the United States
After entering or confirming the correct settings for
your area, click <Enable> and <Save>.
1) Date: Use the two boxes at the top of the page to
view the current Date/Time settings or manually
enter changes.
2)
Date Format: Select from MM/DD/YY,
YY/MM/DD or DD/MM/YY
3) Time Format: Select from 12 Hour (AM/PM) or
24 Hour (Military format)
4) Language: Select a language that will be applied
to all menus. The default is English.
5) Video Format: Choose from NTSC or PA L.
NTSC is the default for America.
6) Menu Time Out: Choose the amount of idle
time for a menu to display before automatically
closing: OFF, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, & 10 minutes.
7) Show Wizard: Check this box to show the Start
UP Wizard when the NVR is powered “ON”.
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NTP
“Main Menu”→“System”→“General”→“NTP”
Users
The Users menu allows you to assign passwords and permission levels for each user of the NVR. Similar in
concept to an accounting software program, the Administrator (ADMIN) has control over every function, while
Users are only allowed access to specific areas to perform their jobs.
TIP: Entering a password is not mandatory to operate your NVR. This feature is made available for
security reasons if others have access to your unit.
“Main Menu”→“System”→“Users”
NTP (Network Time Protocol) servers
automatically set and adjust the time on your NVR
on a daily basis. You must enter the correct Time
Zone where the NVR is located, and enter any
DST information needed in the previous menu for
this feature to work properly.
Time zones are referenced to GMT (i.e. Eastern
Time in the USA is -5:00, Central -6:00, Mountain
-7:00, and Pacific -8:00).
<Enable> the feature and click <Save> when
finished.
1) To set an ADMIN password, Click the first line <ADMIN> then
<Edit> to set a password for the owner /manager of the NVR. Fill
in your information and click <Save>.
2) Set a User name and password only after setting an ADMIN
password. Click in the first user line then <Edit>. Enter user
name and eight character password and click <Save>, enter your
ADMIN password if prompted and click <Save>.
Enter a user name and an eight character password, click
<Save>, enter your ADMIN password if prompted and click
<Save>.
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Info
“Main Menu”→“System”→“Info”
4.2.4.3.2 Channel Info
Channel Info
“Main Menu”→“System”→“Info”→“Channel Info
Use this screen to quickly view system information
including: Device ID, Device Name, Device Type,
Hardware Version, Firmware Version, IE Client
Version, IP Address/Domain, MAC Address, HDD
Capacity, Video Format, Client/Media Port, Web
Port, etc.
This screen will also enable you to edit your NVR’s
device ID and name.
Newer NVRs with P2P function will also display a
QR Code on this screen that can be captured by a
compatible mobile device. See the Networking
section for more information.
Click to highlight the user in the User’s list, click
<Permission> to show
the options available for each user.
Click the task and channel(s) available to the user and click
<Save>
TIP: Click <All> and delete task, or <Clear> and add
task
Use this screen to gain a complete overview of all
connected cameras and their settings.
TIP: The total bandwidth shown at the bottom
of the screen is very helpful in deciding if more
or less resources can be (or should be)
assigned to cameras in the system.
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Log
“Main Menu”→“System”→“Log”
Advanced - Maintain
Use the Maintain menu to install firmware updates and schedule system maintenance reboot times.
“Main Menu”→“Advanced”→ “Maintain”
TIP: Store a copy of your settings on a flash drive after completing your installation and setup.
This will allow you to quickly refresh your unit after servicing or reverse changes made by another
authorized user.
1) Auto reboots are recommended for systems that are
left unattended for long periods of time. This helps to
insure the NVR remains operational after major power
fluctuations or network problems that may affect the
unit’s operation. The default setting is once per
week.
2) Although rarely needed, the Update and IPC
Upgrade (camera) buttons are used to install firmware
upgrades via an upgrade file stored on a flash drive or
PC on the same network. Please contact customer
service for further details. Installing an improper
upgrade file can seriously harm your unit.
Use the Log screen to check the recent operation of
the NVR. Enter the log type you wish to review, the
date range, and click <Search. The log types to
select from include:
1) System: Updates to time and power cycling
2) Config: Changes to settings in a menu.
3) Alarm: Summary of Motion and Alarm triggers
4) Account: Admin and user login schedule
5) Record: Record and Playback search log
3) Load Default is a quick way to restore your NVR back to its original factory settings. Click on the
<Load Default> button to show seven different segments of operation to choose from. This is a very
useful tool that enables you to refresh a specific area(s) versus the entire setup of the NVR.
4) Save Settings and Load Settings are advanced features not found on many NVRs. Use these
buttons to save your personalized menu and feature settings to a flash drive, and load the settings to
another NVR of the same model, or reload back into your NVR at a later date.
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Events
Use this menu to control how notifications are made for hard drive problems or video loss.
“Main Menu”→“Advance”→ “Events”
Shutdown
Use this menu to reboot or power down your unit. Recordings will be properly paused before the selected
process begins.
“Main Menu”→“Shutdown”
1) Choose from Event Type: Disk Full, Disk
Error, or Video Loss.
2) Click the box next to “Enable” to activate (or
deactivate) the alert options.
3) Check the box next to the alert you want for
the current Event Type selected.
Latch time controls the time the Alarm Output
relay is activated
, and Buzzer controls the
amount of time the internal buzzer sounds.
4) Click <Save> when you are finished making
your selections.
If no users have been assigned to the NVR, type
“admin” into the User Name box (no Password is
required).
Reboot will complete its cycle by clicking the
<Reboot> button
Clicking <Shutdown> will display a message box
when it is safe to turn off the power switch on the
back of the unit.
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Network
Network Search Tool
Find your NVR on your LAN (Local Area Network) using the supplied NVR SEARCH TOOL:
Using the CD supplied with your NVR, install the “NVR SEARCH TOOL” by opening the folder and double
clicking on the program. Once installed and running, the search tool will show you the address of all NVRs or
compatible cameras on your local network. Double click on the address in the search tool to open the NVR in
your browser. After a double click on the select NVR address, the default web browser on your PC will open
and you will be prompted to enter your NVR username and password.
Modify the NVR Settings
At the bottom of the search tool are the current settings of the NVR(s) in your network. Each NVR may be
modified by changing the IP, Gateway, Netmask, HTTP (Web) port, and Media port (for the smart device apps).
The user name and password for each NVR can also be modified.
“Main Menu”→“Parameter”→“Network” to enter the NVR setup menu(s)
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Network Connection Type
DHCP: After the user presses power and initializes the NVR, the Startup Wizard automatically
communicates over the LAN (Local Area Network) settings to your router or modem. Your router or
modem will typically assign all of the IP address’ to the devices (like your NVR, laptops, PCs, cell
phones, etc) using the DHCP feature. The NVR and your router or modem communicate with each
other to establish these settings.
Static IP: Unlike the dynamic DHCP address function, a static LAN IP address never changes, even
when the power to the NVR, router, or modem is cycled. It is always best to assign a static IP address
AFTER your NVR has originally communicated with your router and established a DHCP address.
Simply type your NVR IP address into the address bar in a computer on the same local network to
connect with the NVR. You may be prompted to accept a plugin or ActiveX program the first time you
log in.
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames
inside Ethernet frames. Do not use this selection unless it is requested and configured by a network
administrator.
Client port: The port used in your mobile device software (not a web browser like IE, Firefox, Safari,
etc)
An example program would be RXCAMLINKPRO. This is the recommended program for iOS and
Android phones and tablets. The port number can be changed but must be identical on the NVR and
the device that is connecting to it.
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E-mail
“Main Menu”→“Parameter”→“Network”→“Email” to enter into the menu interface. See Pic 4-14.
To send NVR alarm emails, fill out the details of your email address – If you are unsure of these settings,
refer to the configuration of another computer or mobile device that you may use to receive and send
email to/from that address. You can also contact your Internet Service Provider or look at their online
information for the specific details.
1) SSL: Enable if your email uses A Secure Socket Layer
2) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): This is required for your NVR to send email. The default port is
25, but many service providers are now blocking that port to cut down on email spam. Check with your
ISP or email service provider for the SMTP port.
3) Sender: Your email account name or login user name. Ex: johnsmith@domain.com
4) Sender Password: Your email password.
5) Receiver: The individual you wish to receive the alarm emails. Ex: janesmith@domain.com
6) Interval: Choose the value from the dropdown to determine how often the NVR will send email to the
“receiver” defined above. The interval would become important only when the alarm is constant or
ongoing. An example would be if the NVR was connected to a door switch and the door was left open or
in the alarm position. The email interval setting would determine how often an alarm email was sent
while the door was still open. The alarm emails would stop once the door was closed.
DDNS
Go to“Main Menu”→“Parameter”→“Network”→“DDNS”to enter into the menu interface.
Dynamic Domain Name System > Use this when you do not have a static IP address from your Internet Service
Provider. It ties a name to your WAN address that will always be the same, even if your WAN address
changes. The DDNS service allows you to connect to your NVR even though its address may have changed.
This process occurs between your NVR and the DDNS service provider (you choose the service from the
dropdown box). The NVR and DDNS connect to communicate the current address of the NVR and if that
address ever changes (dynamic IP).
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1) The NVR Needs to be completely set up on your Local and Wide Area Network
Be mindful of any web port changes when you are setting up your NVR
Any web port besides the number “80” needs to be entered in at the end of your Domain name.
Example > johnvvr.no-ip.com:85
2) Go to the NVR Network menu, then to the DDNS setup
3) Enable the DDNS function
4) Select one of the DDNS services in the drop down box and register online with that service. Some
are free; some require a small fee to use.
5) Enter in your username and password that you have set up online from your DDNS account.
6) Save settings
7) Test DDNS
NOTE > The DDNS name that you create will only work when you are off site (on another network, not your
local area network or LAN). An example of being on “another network” is when you are at a coffee wifi hotspot
or when you change your mobile device from WiFi (the same netork your NVR is on) to your cell service.
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Quick Reference (QR) Code or P2P
Connecting with a Smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS operating systems) can be accomplished in only
a few moments by scanning a QR (Quick Reference) code located on the top of the NVR or in the “INFO”
tab menu page. By scanning your device into the mobile device program, you will be able to connect to
the NVR on your local network and also outside your network (on the Internet or WAN) anywhere you may
be. Using the QR Code eliminates all router configuration, port forwarding, and programming IP address’s
into your mobile device. Refer to the operational manual on your disk for the mobile device software,
RXCAMLINK PRO for both iOS and Android systems.
1) Download RXCAMLINK PRO from the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Marketplace (Android) and
install into your phone or tablet.
2) Open the program and click on the device manager tab
3) Click “+” or “Add” to add your NVR. Multiple NVRs can be added
4) Select DEVICE ID for the “Login Type”
5) Click on the blue QR code icon and allow the app to access your camera
6) Scan your code (from the top case of the NVR or the INFO menu of the NVR). The device ID number
should immediately appear in the device ID line.
7) Enter the correct User Name and Password. If it has not been changed, the default User name is
“admin” and the password is left blank (no password until you set one).
8) The program will automatically connect. The connection status is shown at the bottom of the page.
After connecting, the video camera page will automatically appear.
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Connecting with a desktop or laptop web browser
ActiveX (IE) & Plug-ins - Download and Installation
Your NVR currently supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, and Safari for MAC. Additional
browser support is ongoing and additional browsers will be added in the future. Double click on the IP
address of the NVR in the “Network Search Tool” program (see 4.2.1.3.0). Your computer’s default web
browser will attempt to open the NVR.. If your computer is connected to internet, it will download and
install “ActiveX” plug-in automatically. If your computer system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, you may
need to setup the user authority “run as administrator” or you may be unable to backup or record.
Vista System: Start→Setup→Control Panel. Set user authority in control panel (as shown in picture
below). Remove the Tick “√” in front of the option “Use UAC to help protect your computer” and confirm
OK. If the web application runs for the first time, please wait for about one minute to finish downloading.
Web Application Manager Login
After the ActiveX installation, type in the user name and password. The default is User Name:
“admin” and the password window is empty (no default password). Select Main Stream (HD size) or Sub
Stream (better for logging in remotely from the internet). Selecting “Open All Channels Preview” will
automatically open all live cameras when the NVR connects.
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Live Interface
Menu Bar
Menu Bar: Live, Playback, Remote Setting, Local Setting and Logout
Live Display
Click the ‘play’ button at left for any camera you wish to turn on or off for viewing.
Buttons on a single live view：
：Volume switch
：Record switch: the remote record switch of client. Record will be automatically saved to a
specified position on PC after the function is enabled.
：Snapshot: Capture the selected live image and save it to a specified position on PC. The image
is saved as *.bmp format.
: Open or close the images on Live window.
Or click the right key of mouse on each <Live> window to pop up channel operation menu as
shown in Picture 5-4
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Picture 5-4
Show bit rate: Tick Show Bit rate to show IPC bit rate in current window.
：Switch display mode in channel window
：Open all the Live channels.
：Close all the Live channels
：Display previous group of channels
：Display next group of channels
：Click to maximize the current window to full screen. Right click to pop up menu option and
select Exit Full Screen.
Video Control
Picture 5-5
：Adjust the color levels of the video
：Adjust the brightness of the video
：Adjust the contrast of the video
：Adjust the saturation of the video
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Playback
Click to enter into Playback interface to remotely view the recorded videos on the
NVR hard drive (picture 5-6).
The player can display up to 4 cameras simultaneously on playback.
Record Search
1) Select the date(s) you would like to search along with up to 4 CH (cameras)
Picture 5-7
2) Select the type of the recording (Normal record, Alarm record and All) and then click
“ ” as shown in Picture 5-7. On the time dispaly, red stands for a alarm recording,
yellow stands for a normal recording, and no color (original) stands for no recording available during this
time period.
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Picture 5-8
To playback 4 CH at the same time, select
Playback Control
Use the following functions of the Playback control bar, as shown in picture 5-9.
Picture 5-9
Key
Description
Key
Description
Play
Enable the volume switch
Pause
Volume adjustment bar
Stop
Slow playing 1/2,1/4.1/8, Fast
playing 1/2/4/8
By frame
Stop playing all the files
Record Clip
Single channel mode
Snap
Quad mode
Download
Full Screen
Open all the
playback channels
Stop playing all the playback
Record file clip
During the playback mode, click the icon to start generating a viewable copy of the selected
file. Click again to stop the copy function. The clip is successfully generated and is saved in the *.264
video format.
Table 5-1
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Snapshot function
Move the mouse to the channel you want to capture, and click the [ ] icon to capture the live
images remotely. After clicking, a path prompt box will appear for where the image should be stored
(shown in Picture 5-10).
Picture 5-10
The captured image will be saved in the .bmp format.
Record file download
Click the download icon “ ” on the control bar to display all the recorded files. Example are shown
below in 5-11.
Picture 5-11
Select the file you wish to download and click Start download. The NVR will download the recorded file(s)
in sequence and save them to your computer. The status bar will show “Complete” when the file(s) is/are
downloaded.
Remote Settings
Click Remote Setting to enter into the interface shown as Picture 5-12
The remote settings (web log in) interface is almost identical to the direct ‘at the NVR’ interface. This is
designed so that the user can set features and functions from a remote location just like they can be set if
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the user were working directly on NVR. For ‘Remote Settings’, refer to the menus under “THE NVR’s
MENUS starting on page #6.
Picture 5-33
Local Setting
User may set Record Path (save Live record and Playback clip file), Download Path for remote file,
SnapshotPath for captured pictures, Interval for switching record files (Packaging time), and File type
(H264 and AVI) shown as Picture 5-34.
Logout
Click to log out and return to the Login interface.
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Security Labs, Inc. Limited Product Warranty
DVR: ONE YEAR PARTS AND LABOR – HARD DRIVE: MAY VARY WITH MODEL.
Should this product proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal usage, we will
provide without charge to the consumer, parts and/or labor necessary to remedy the defect for the
period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase. The warranty period commences on the date that the
product is purchased by the consumer. Any implied warranty is also limited to the duration above.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING: FLUCTUATIONS IN THE POWER SOURCE OR
LIGHTNING-RELATED DAMAGE; ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES; COSMETIC PARTS
SUCH AS KNOBS AND ACCESS DOORS; CABINET DAMAGE, INCLUDING DAMAGE IN TRANSIT;
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE; MISUSE; ABUSE; UNAUTHORIZED PARTS USAGE OR REPAIRS; RECEPTION
PROBLEMS DUE TO INADEQUATE SIGNAL; UNAUTHORIZED INTERNAL CONTROL OF
ADJUSTMENTS; INSTALLATION; ADJUSTMENT OF CONSUMER CONTROLS; OR ANY OTHER USE OF
THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFICALLY PRESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS
WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRODUCT SOLD AS NEW AND NOT REMANUFACTURED, RECERTIFIED, OR
B STOCK PRODUCTS.
THE USER/OWNER OF THIS PRODUCT ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY VIOLATION 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
OPERATION OR IN ANY OTHER USE. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
RECORDINGS THAT VIOLATE LAWS OR THAT MAY PROVE OFFENSIVE OR TEND TO INCRIMINATE
ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL. LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS MUST BE OBSERVED REGARDING ALL
RECORDINGS.
To obtain warranty service, the consumer must provide the product along with evidence that will
positively identify the date that the product was purchased from an authorized product representative,
dealer, retailer, or distributor. Prior to shipment, a RETURN AUTHORIZATION must be obtained; this
will assist us in more efficient service on your unit, and possibly avoid shipment if the adjustment can
be made over the phone. If shipment is made, the cost for postage, insurance and shipping of the
product is the responsibility of the owner.
THE MANUFACTURER’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPLACE SUCH
PARTS AND PROVIDE LABOR AS STATED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSSES OR INCONVENIENCES DIRECT OR INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGES.
To obtain a warranty return authorization number, contact customer service at:
Security Labs, Inc.
15540 Herriman Blvd..
Noblesville, IN 46060
Customer Service 1-800-774-0284
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