Night Owl Wired NVR Security System Quick Setup Guide

Introduction

This document provides a quick setup guide for the Night Owl Wired NVR Security System. It covers system components, connection procedures, app installation, and configuration.

Disclaimer: The exact components, images, and quantities may vary depending on your specific model number. While efforts are made to provide accurate information, inaccuracies or errors may occur. Night Owl reserves the right to make changes, corrections, and improvements to the information and products at any time without notice.

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What's in the Box

NVR / Accessories

• NVR
• NVR Power Adapter (x1)
• 6 ft. HDMI Cable (x1)
• 6 ft. Ethernet Cable (x1)
• USB Mouse (x1)

Camera / Accessories

• Wired IP Camera(s)
• 60 ft. Ethernet Cables (1 per Camera)
• Waterproof Cable Cover(s) (1 per Camera)
• Mounting Hardware (Varies by Model)

Items Not Included

• Monitor (Not required for Bluetooth Setup)
• Router / Network Access Point

Note: If connecting to a TV or Monitor (Not Required), it must have a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Use all included Night Owl accessories; third-party accessories may not work correctly.

Support Information

Product support information can be found on the top of your recorder.

Need Help?

Night Owl offers 24/7 online support. Visit Support.NightOwlSP.com for system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and video tutorials. Enter the Series listed on your Product Support Sticker into the search bar to access specific materials.

NVR Hardware Setup Video

Follow step-by-step video instructions for hardware setup. Access the NVR Hardware Setup Video via the provided QR code or by visiting Night Owl's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/nightowlsp.

Night Owl Technical Support

For phone support, your device must be running the latest firmware, be registered, and powered on. Register your device by downloading the Night Owl Protect app and signing up, or by visiting www.no-protect.com.

Not Connecting to the Internet?

Night Owl strongly recommends connecting the NVR to the internet. If you choose not to connect, you must manually update the device's firmware to receive technical phone support, you cannot view your system remotely, and password resets will be a longer process.

Step 1: Connecting Your System

Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

This is the preferred setup method, requiring no TV/Monitor. You can finish setup quickly from your smart device app.

1. Connect NVR to Router: Plug one end of the included 6 ft. Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the NVR and the other end into a port on your router or network access point.
2. Connect Camera: Insert one end of the wired IP camera's 60 ft. Ethernet cable into the waterproof cable cover. Connect the covered end of the Ethernet cable to the camera's power cable. Input the other end of the Ethernet cable into an open camera port on the back of the NVR. Repeat for all wired IP cameras. Note: Before installing, connect and test each camera locally to confirm functionality.
3. Power Up: Connect the NVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the NVR. Plug the NVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Ensure the surge protector or UPS is switched ON.

Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

This option allows local viewing from a TV/Monitor.

1. Connect to TV/Monitor: Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end into your TV or Monitor. Note: To view cameras, the TV or Monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into.
2. Connect USB Mouse: Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the NVR.
3. Connect NVR to Router: Plug one end of the included 6 ft. Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the NVR and the other end into a port on your router or network access point.
4. Connect Cameras: Insert one end of the wired IP camera's 60 ft. Ethernet cable into the waterproof cable cover. Connect the covered end of the Ethernet cable to the camera's power cable. Input the other end of the Ethernet cable into an open camera port on the back of the NVR. Repeat for all wired IP cameras. Note: Before installing, connect and test each camera locally to confirm functionality.
5. Power Up: Connect the NVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the NVR. Plug the NVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Ensure the surge protector or UPS is switched ON.

Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect

If you are a first-time user, download the Night Owl Protect app from your smart device's app store. You can find it on the [App Store] or [Google Play].

Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. If you already have an account, skip to Step 3.

Step 3: System Configuration

Once your system's hardware is connected and the app is set up on your smart device, configure your system.

Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

Note: If a TV/Monitor is connected, setup information will appear on screen. A TV/Monitor is not required but can be used for viewing.

1. Log in to the Night Owl Protect app. Allow Bluetooth access if prompted.
2. The app will use [Bluetooth] to find the NVR. Tap "Continue" to add the NVR to your Night Owl Protect account.
3. Name your recorder.
4. The app will pair to the NVR. Once finished, complete the remainder of the Startup Wizard from the app and begin viewing your cameras. Note: If the NVR is not connected to the internet, you will not be able to live view cameras from the app.

Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

Connecting your system and using the Night Owl Protect App is preferred for added security and convenience.

Note: We strongly recommend connecting your NVR to the internet to search for the latest firmware. Keeping firmware updated is vital for system health. If not connecting to the internet, manually upgrade firmware and register your device.

1. If not already done, connect your NVR to a TV/Monitor using the provided HDMI cable. Follow the steps in "Step 1: Connecting Your System".
2. You will begin the Startup Wizard on the TV/Monitor. When prompted, click "Manual Setup (not recommended)".
3. Proceed through the rest of the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Once complete, click "Go to Live View" to begin viewing your cameras.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 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 the 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 which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only mobile configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.