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What’s in the Box
DISCLAIMER:The exact components of your system, images and quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this QSG will address the setup and initial configuration of your NVR and cameras.
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NVR (x1) |
Camera (s) |
9ft. Wi-Fi Extender Antenna and Mounting Hardware (1 for every 4 Cameras) |
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NVR Antenna (x2) |
Camera Antenna (1 per camera) |
NVR Power Adapter (x1) |
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9 ft. Camera Power Adapter (1 per camera) |
6 ft. HDMI |
6 ft. RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet) (x1) |
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Safety Stickers (x3) |
Mounting Hardware (3 Per Camera) |
USB Mouse (x1) |
NOTE: For best results, use the included Night Owl accessories. Third party accessories may not work properly.
Product Overview
NVR Rear View
1. Audio Output – Allows for the connection of an amplified speaker.
2. VGA Output – Allows for a video connection. If the TV/Monitor does not have an HDMI input but does have a VGA input, connect the VGA cable from the VGA output port on the NVR to the VGA input port on your TV/Monitor. (VGA cable not included)
3. HDMI Output – Allows for a video connection. If the TV/Monitor has an HDMI input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the NVR to the HDMI input port on your TV/Monitor.
4. RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – Used to connect the NVR to your modem/router for remote viewing. Please note your NVR comes with built-in Wi-Fi for the cameras to transmit to the NVR. However, you will need to manually connect the NVR to your modem/router to remotely view on a smart device or PC/Mac®.
7. USB Ports – Allow for the connection of a USB mouse and/or a USB flash drive. Connect the included USB mouse to assist in navigating the NVR's menu interface. Connect a USB flash drive to download video files from the NVR for long-term storage or sharing.
8. Power Input – Power input to connect the included 12V DC power supply.
9. NVR Antenna Mount – For installation of two included NVR antennas.
Positioning Your NVR and Cameras
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Powering the NVR and Wireless Cameras
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Your Wireless NVR must be powered on using the NVR power adapter. Similarly, each wireless camera must be powered with a camera power adapter. Though these cameras wirelessly transmit video to the NVR, they are not battery powered,
and must therefore be powered via the included adapters. Each camera within your system will come equipped with its own camera power adapter.
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Connecting Your System
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1. Connect the two included antennas to your wireless NVR. This will ensure you achieve the maximum wireless range for transmission from your wireless cameras. |
2. Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the Wireless NVR. |
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3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the back of your TV or monitor.
NOTE: To view cameras, TV/Monitor must be tuned to the same Input the HDMI is plugged into.
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4. Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the Wireless NVR. |
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5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a port on the back of your router.
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6. Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the NVR.
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NOTE: Power adapters will be labeled as either NVR or Camera.
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8. Plug the Wireless NVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).(surge protector and UPS not included)
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9. Connect the included camera antenna to the antenna mount on the camera.
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Note: Make sure NVR is in intended location before testing cameras.
10. To verify cameras are working properly, please ensure they appear on your TV/Monitor before mounting them.
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11. Each camera comes equipped with its own camera power adapter. Connect the female power cable coming from the camera to the male power end of the camera power adapter. Next, plug the camera power adapter into a wall outlet.
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7. Connect the Wireless NVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the Wireless NVR.
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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 your ever forget your account information.
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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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Using Night Owl Connect
Download and Install Application
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1. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and install the application on your device.
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2. Create an account using an email address for the username and a password between 6–20 characters. 3. After completing the account setup and verification process, sign into the app and tap the "+" symbol to add a device. |
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 Connect 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 Connect software, making connecting easy! To use this preferred method, ensure your Smart Device and DVR are both on the same network.
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4. Adding a Device To begin adding a new device, first select the yellow plus sign within the Device menu. 4A. Smart Auto Detection If your DVR and Smart Device are running Night Owl Connect on the same network, the Smart Auto Detection will 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 of your DVR. |
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App Overview
Using Night Owl Connect 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 Connect CMS Software
- Go to www.NightOwlSP.com.
- Click on the Support tab.
- In the search bar, type “Connect CMS”.
- Download the Night Owl Connect CMS software.
- Once downloaded, select PC or Mac®.
Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera
To pair a replacement camera to your NVR, please use the below steps:
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1. Power on the replacement camera
using the camera power adapter.
NOTE: This should be done locally at the
NVR to avoid interference.
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2. With the NVR connected to a TV/monitor, right click on your mouse and navigate to the Main Menu using the options bar.
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a) Go to the Camera Menu and Select the Add Camera tab on the left side of the menu.
b) The top portion of the screen will list cameras that have been found but not yet paired.
c) The bottom portion of the screen will show all cameras that are currently paired to the NVR.
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4. Next, you will need to reset the replacement camera. To do so, press and hold the reset button until you hear a beep, indicating the camera has begun the reset process.
Note: The reset process may take up to 3 minutes.
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Note: The Reset Button location depends on the camera version. |
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a) After 3 minutes have passed or after hearing the camera beep, click on
Wireless Add located on the Add Camera screen. Your NVR will now search for new cameras.
b) NOTE: The replacement camera will not appear in the bottom screen with all other paired cameras until the NVR finishes the process of finding and pairing the new camera.
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6. Within the Wireless Add screen, the “Number of Cameras Connected” signifies those cameras that are already paired to the Wireless NVR and will not immediately reflect this new camera.
NOTE: You cannot exceed the number of Wireless NVR channels you have. If you have a 4 channel system, the maximum number of cameras you can have paired is 4.
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7. If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will appear in a vacant video field once paired.
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8. WooHoo! Your replacement camera has now been paired to the Wireless NVR using the Wireless NVR’s built-in Wi-Fi.
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