Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Product Setup

NEED HELP?

Why Call? Our Support Site Has it All!

For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:

Please visit Support.NightOwlSP.com

Enter the Series listed on the Product

Support Sticker into the Search bar.

Access the support material needed.

DVR Hardware Setup Video

Follow along as we guide you through the DVR's hardware setup. Step-by-step instructions make it even easier to connect your system!

Use the QR Code for easy access to the DVR Hardware

Setup Video on Night Owl’s YouTube Channel.

For more Support Videos, go to Night Owl’s YouTube page by typing www.youtube.com/nightowlsp into your web browser.

Night Owl Technical Support

If you require Technical Support, you should always go to Support.NightOwlSP.com

first. With 24/7 access to system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials, and more, you'll have all the support you could need.

Still need more support? Before calling Night Owl Technical Support, keep in mind we can only provide phone support if:

Your device is running the latest firmware version.

Your device is registered. To register your device:

Download Night Owl Protect from your Smart Device's App Store.

Click "Sign Up" to create an account.

or

Go to NightOwlSP.com/NOProtect and manually register your device.

You are in front of the device with it powered on and connected to TV a Monitor.

Thank you for being a Night Owl Customer! Secure, Protect, Connect your world!

What’s in the Box

DVR / Accessories

DVR

DVR Power Adapter

(x1)

6 ft. HDMI

(x1)

Camera / Accessories

6 ft. Ethernet

(x1)

USB Mouse

(x1)

Camera(s) Camera Power

Adapter(s)

(1 per 4 Cameras)

Power

Splitter(s)

(1 per 4 Cameras)

60 ft. Video/Power

Cables

(1 per Camera)

Mounting

Hardware

(Varies by Model)

Items Not Included

Monitor

RESET

LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN

Router

NOTE: A TV or Monitor with a minimum 1080p HD resolution and an HDMI input is required for the initial setup. Use all of the included

Night Owl accessories. Third-party accessories may not work correctly.

DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images, and quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this QSG addresses the setup of your DVR and cameras.

1 2

Step 1: Connecting Your System

3 4

NOTE: Watch our DVR Setup Video on YouTube.

HDMI

Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the

HDMI port on the back of the DVR.

5

ROUTER

(NOT INCLUDED)

RESET

LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN

ETHERNET

Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a port on the back of your router or modem.

HDMI

Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the back of your TV or Monitor.

NOTE: To view cameras, TV or Monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into.

PWR HDD

STOP: BEFORE installing, connect and test each camera locally to confirm they function properly.

USB

Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back

FROM CAMERA VIDEO / POWER CABLE

To CAMERA

To CAMERA

Connect the end of the camera’s cable to the end of a video / power cable labeled TO CAMERA ONLY.

8

POWER CABLE

CONNECTORS

POWER SPLITTER

CONNECTORS

Connect the red female power leads of the video / power cables to the male power splitter ends.

9

CAMERA POWER

ADAPTER

POWER

SPLITTER

SURGE PROTECTOR

(NOT INCLUDED)

Connect the power splitter to the camera power adapter and plug the adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

10

ETHERNET

Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR.

NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the

Internet for the best user experience.

7

Connect the video / power cable labeled TO

DVR ONLY to an open video input on the DVR.

NOTE: Make sure you twist and lock BNC connectors.

11

POWER

Connect the DVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the DVR.

SURGE PROTECTOR

(NOT INCLUDED)

Plug the DVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

Some systems beep upon booting up.

NOTE: Make sure the UPS or surge protector is switched ON.

Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect

2a

2b

If you're a First Time User, download

Night Owl Protect from the App Store or

Google Play Store onto your Smart

Device. If you already have an account skip to Step 3b.

Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. Use the Night Owl Protect login credentials to log into the DVR in Step 3b.

NOTE: Setup is the same for Smartphone and Tablet.

Step 3: Startup Wizard

3a

STOP: Connected DVRs automatically search for the latest firmware version. If you are NOT going to connect your DVR to the Internet, follow the onscreen prompts for updating the firmware and registering the device.

Skip to “Don’t Want to Connect the DVR to the Internet.”

If you have NOT created a Night Owl

Protect account, click “First Time

Users” and follow the onscreen steps.

If you have a Night Owl Protect account, click “Already have an account,” and skip to step 3b.

3b

Log in using your Night Owl Protect credentials (use the login credentials created in step 2b).

NOTE: The DVR is automatically added to the Night Owl Protect App when you log in using your Night Owl Protect credentials.

3c

After logging into your Night Owl

Protect account, the Startup Wizard continues to lead you through the setup process. Click “Complete Setup” to complete the Startup Wizard.

I Don’t Want to Connect the DVR to the Internet

Night Owl Strongly Recommends connecting the DVR to the Internet.

If you have decided not to connect:

You must manually update the device's firmware to the latest version to receive Technical Phone Support. The latest firmware version is available on the device’s support page on the Night Owl Support Site.

The DVR must be registered to receive Technical Phone Support.

You cannot view your system remotely.

Resetting your password is a much longer process to ensure security

4a

Go to NightOwlSP.com/NOProtect to register the DVR. Use the information found on the DVR's support sticker to complete registration.

4b

Create Local Password

1. Default username is “admin”

2. Create a password

(any alphanumeric combo with a minimum of

8 characters; MUST include a number, a lowercase, and uppercase letter).

3. Click “Continue” to go to the Login Screen.

4c

Once the DVR is added to the App, complete the Startup Wizard and camera installation.

Notes

Need More Help?

Quick Setup Guide

For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:

Please visit Support.NightOwlSP.com

Enter the Series listed on the Product Support Sticker

(on top of the DVR) into the Search bar.

Access the support material needed.

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