Night Owl Wired DVR Security System: Quick Setup Guide

Getting Started

Disclaimer: System components, images, and quantities may vary by model. This guide covers DVR and camera setup. Night Owl reserves the right to make changes without notice.

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DVR and Accessories:

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

Camera and Accessories:

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

Note: If connecting a monitor, it must have a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Use only included Night Owl accessories for optimal performance.

Setup Options

Night Owl offers two primary setup methods:

Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

This is the preferred method, requiring no TV or monitor for initial setup. Configuration is completed via the Night Owl Protect app on your smart device.

Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

This option allows for local viewing directly on a TV or monitor. You will need to connect your DVR to a display device.

Note: Watch the DVR Hardware Setup Video on YouTube for visual guidance. Search for "Night Owl YouTube" or visit www.youtube.com/nightowlsp.

Connecting Hardware (Common Steps for Both Options):

1. Ethernet Connection: Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR. Plug the other end into a port on your [router/network access point].

   Note: Connecting to the internet via Ethernet is recommended for the best user experience.

2. Camera Video/Power Cables: Connect the camera's video/power cable to the DVR's video input port. Connect the other end of this cable to the camera.

   Note: Ensure [BNC connectors] are twisted and locked securely.

3. Camera Power: Connect the red female power leads from the [video/power cables] to the male power splitter ends.
4. DVR Power: Connect the [DVR power adapter] to the Power Input on the rear of the DVR.
5. Power Source: Connect the [DVR power adapter] to a [surge protector/UPS]. Connect the [power splitter] (with cameras attached) to the [camera power adapters], and plug these into a [surge protector/UPS].

   Note: Ensure the surge protector or UPS is switched ON. Some systems may beep upon booting.

Important: Before final installation, connect and test each camera locally to confirm functionality.

Specific Connections for Manual Setup (Option 2):

• HDMI Connection: Plug one end of the 6 ft. [HDMI cable] into the DVR's HDMI port. Plug the other end into your TV or monitor.

  Note: To view cameras, your TV or monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI cable is connected to.

• USB Connection: Plug the [USB mouse] into a USB port on the back of the DVR.

Download the Night Owl Protect app from your smart device's [App Store] or [Google Play Store].

Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. If you already have an account, you can skip this step.

Note: Setup is the same for smartphones and tablets.

For Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

1. Log in to the Night Owl Protect app. Allow [Bluetooth] access if prompted.
2. The app will use [Bluetooth] to find your DVR. Tap "Continue" to add the DVR to your account.
3. Name your recorder (this name is for the DVR only).
4. The app will pair with the DVR. Complete the remainder of the Startup Wizard directly from the app to begin viewing your cameras.

For Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

Note: Connecting to the internet is strongly recommended for firmware updates and system health. If not connecting to the internet, manually upgrade firmware and register your device.

1. If you haven't already, connect your DVR to a TV/Monitor using the [HDMI cable] as described in Step 1.
2. The Startup Wizard will begin on your TV/Monitor. When prompted, click "Manual Setup (not recommended)".
3. Proceed through the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Click "Go to Live View" to start viewing your cameras.

Note: If the DVR is not connected to the internet, you will not be able to view cameras remotely via the app.

Important Information & Support

Night Owl Technical Support: For manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and video tutorials, visit Support.NightOwlSP.com. Enter your product's Series number (found on the sticker on top of the DVR) into the search bar.

Phone Support: Phone support is available only if your device is running the latest firmware, is registered (via the Night Owl Protect app or www.no-protect.com), and is powered on and accessible.

Not Connecting to the Internet: While Night Owl recommends connecting your DVR to the internet for optimal performance and features like remote viewing, you can proceed without an internet connection. However, this requires manual firmware updates for phone support, limits remote viewing capabilities, and makes password resets more complex.

FCC Compliance

FCC Statement: 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. If not installed and used according to instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes 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.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example: use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

This equipment 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.