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What’s in the Box
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Product Overview
DVR Rear View
- Sync – Press and release to sync the DVR with the wireless cameras.
- Video Inputs – Allows for the connection of BNC cameras.
- USB Ports – Allows for the connections of a USB mouse and/or a USB flash drive. You will connect the included USB mouse to assist you in navigating the DVRs menu interface. You will connect a USB flash drive to download video files from the DVR and save them to your USB flash drive.
- HDMI Output – Allows for the video connection. If the TV/Monitor has an HDMI input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the DVR to the HDMI input port on your TV/Monitor. NOTE: Preferred method.
- VGA Output – Allows for the video connection. If the TV/Monitor has a VGA input, connect the VGA cable from the VGA output port on the DVR to the VGA input port on your TV/Monitor. (VGA Cable not included)
- Audio Inputs & Outputs – Allows for the connection of an audio-enabled camera or self-powered microphone and an external speaker to the DVR. (Audio enabled camera, microphone and speaker not included)
- RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – Used to connect the DVR to your router/modem via the included Ethernet cable.
- Power Input – Used to connect the included 12V DC power supply.
- Power Switch – Use this switch to power ON/OFF the DVR. Make sure the power switch is in the ON position before attempting to use the DVR.
- Antennas – Connection for the included antennas.

Connecting Your System
1. Plug included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the DVR. |
2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the back of the TV or monitor. |
3. Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the DVR.
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4. Plug the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR. |
5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a numbered port on the back of the router.
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STOP: BEFORE installing, test each camera locally to confirm they function properly.
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1. Connect the ends of the cable attached to the camera to the ends of a video /power cable labeled TO CAMERA ONLY. |
2. Connect the BNC connector of the video/power cable labeled TO DVR ONLY to an open video input on the DVR. |
3. Connect the red female power leads of the video/power cables to the male power splitter ends.
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4. Connect the power splitter to the camera power adapter and plug the adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
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5. Connect the DVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the DVR. |
6. Plug the DVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). |

- Insert the small end of the micro USB cable into the camera and the other end into the USB power supply.
2. Plug the power supply into a socket or a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
3. Be patient as the camera(s) power up. It may take a couple of minutes.
4. Once the camera(s) are powered up, video will be transmitted to the DVR.

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Admin Account Creation
By default, the username will be admin. It must remain admin upon your initial account configuration. However, you may add additional users at a later time.
NOTE: Password can be any alphanumeric combination between 6 and 20 characters.
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Recovery Email Address
Please ensure you provide a valid email address in case you ever forget your account information.
Note: You MUST enter a VALID email address. If you don't, you will have to call Tech Support to reset your password, and that just seems like a waste of time.
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Remember Your Password
Night Owl strongly recommends writing down your password within the Quick Setup Guide. You will need it every time you log into your DVR and to remotely view on a Smart Device.
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This is the last screen you will
see when you have successfully
completed the Startup Wizard.
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Night Owl X & Night Owl X HD Mobile Apps
Night Owl fits right in with your mobile lifestyle by allowing you to remotely monitor your home or business. Our free and exclusive Night Owl X app for iOS® and Android™ phones and Night Owl X HD for iOS® and Android™ tablets are available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
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NOTE: To ensure the best customer experience make sure you download the correct app for your device.
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Night Owl X Smartphones For remote viewing on an
iOS® or Android™ phone,
make sure you download
Night Owl X
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Night Owl X HD Tablets For remote viewing on an
iOS® or Android™ tablet,
make sure you download
Night Owl X HD
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Download and Install Application 1Download the appropriate App from the App Store or Google Play Store and install the application on your device. NOTE: Use correct app for compatibility.
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2 Create an account using an email address for the username and a password between 6–20 characters. This account allows the user to login to multiple Night Owl devices. Please note, this is NOT the login info created for the DVR, this login is unique to the Night Owl X and Night Owl X HD apps. The DVR login should be stored on page 5, step #2 of the Quick Setup Guide included in your DVR kit.NOTE: Setup is the same for phone and tablet. 3 To confirm your email address, click the link in the confirmation email from “Night Owl (no_reply@NightOwlsp.com)”. |
NOTE: You MUST complete Step 3 before continuing! Go to your email, open the confirmation email from Night Owl, and click the “Confirm Email” link. You MUST confirm your email to use the app!
Connecting and Adding your Device
NOTE: When adding a new device, it may take 5–10 minutes before you begin receiving notifications.
A device can be added to the Night Owl X app by using the application’s Smart Auto Detection or through a QR Code Setup. With Smart Auto Detection, your DVR will automatically be detected by the Night Owl X software, making connecting easy! To use this preferred method, ensure your Smart Device and DVR are both on the same network.
4. Adding a Device To begin adding a new device, first select the yellow plus sign within the Device menu. |
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4A. Smart Auto Detection If your Smart Device and DVR are on the same network, the Smart Auto Detection will auto find your DVR. If this method is not available, please use the QR Code Setup from step 4B below. |
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4B. QR Code Setup To use the QR Code Setup, select Setup device by QR Code and hover your Smart Device camera lens over the QR Code located on the top right corner of your DVR. |
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Using Night Owl X & Night Owl X HD
Login to your App
5. On the Device Login screen, enter the login information for the DVR (Remember, the DVR login and Night Owl X app login are different). The DVR username is admin by default. If you are not the admin, login with your username credentials. If you do not have a username and password, please contact the admin and have them create one for you using the instructions on page 7 of your QSG.
App Overview

Night Owl X CMS Software
Access your DVR from any computer, anywhere!
![]() Live View
Viewing live video, controlling
PTZ functionality and setting
image parameters.
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![]() Playback
View system recordings
and images and save them
directly to your PC or Mac ®.
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![]() Device Manager
Add and configure
available DVRs and
cameras on your network.
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Night Owl X CMS Software
- Go to www.NightOwlSP.com.
- Click on the Support tab.
- In the search bar, type “X CMS”.
- Download the Night Owl X CMS software.
- Once downloaded, select PC or Mac®.




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