Night Owl Wired NVR Security System Quick Setup Guide

Support and Resources

For comprehensive system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and video tutorials, please visit the Night Owl Support Site.

1. Visit Support.NightOwlSP.com
2. Enter the Series listed on the product support sticker (located on top of your NVR) into the search bar.
3. Access the relevant support material.

? NOTE: Night Owl offers 24/7 online support for all your needs.

Night Owl Support Videos

Step-by-step video instructions are available to guide you through system setup, features, and app configuration. For more videos, visit the Night Owl YouTube page by typing www.youtube.com/nightowlsp into your web browser.

Night Owl Technical Support

For technical assistance, always start at Support.NightOwlSP.com. Before contacting Night Owl Technical Support by phone, ensure the following:

• Your device is running the latest firmware version.
• Your device is registered. Download the Night Owl app, create an account, and verify it to register your device.
• You are physically present with the device powered on.

Not Connecting to the Internet?

Night Owl strongly recommends connecting your NVR to the Internet for optimal performance. If you choose not to connect, follow the on-screen prompts during the Startup Wizard. Please note that not connecting your NVR will result in:

• Manual firmware updates required to receive Technical Phone Support. The latest firmware is available on the device's support page.
• NVR registration is mandatory for Technical Phone Support.
• Inability to view your system remotely.
• A more complex password reset process.

What's in the Box

The exact components may vary by model. This section lists typical items included.

NVR / Accessories Included:

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

Camera / Accessories Included:

• Wired IP Camera(s)
• 60 ft. Ethernet Cables (1 per Camera)
• Waterproof Cable Covers (1 per Camera)

Items Not Included:

• Monitor (Not required for Bluetooth® Setup)
• Router / Network Access Point (Required for Internet connection)

? NOTE: If connecting to a TV or Monitor, it must have a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Use only included Night Owl accessories, as third-party accessories may not function correctly.

Description of Page 1 Diagram: Shows the NVR unit with its ports, various cables (HDMI, Ethernet), USB mouse, IP cameras, power adapter, and accessories like waterproof cable covers and mounting hardware. It also lists items not included, such as a monitor and router.

Step 1: Connecting Your System

Choose one of the following setup options:

Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

This is the preferred method as it does not require a TV/Monitor for initial setup. You can complete the setup directly from the Night Owl app on your Smart Device.

Description of Option 1 Diagram: Shows a smartphone with Bluetooth® icon and a wireless connection symbol, indicating a wireless setup process.

Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

If you prefer to view your system locally on a TV/Monitor, follow this option. You will complete two initial steps before proceeding with system configuration.

Description of Option 2 Diagram: Shows a TV/Monitor connected via HDMI and a USB mouse connected to the NVR.

Follow The Steps Below to Continue Setting up your System For Both Options

1. Connect Display (for Option 2): Plug one end of the included 6 ft. HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end into your TV or Monitor. Ensure the TV/Monitor is tuned to the correct input.

   Diagram shows HDMI cable connecting NVR to TV/Monitor.

2. Connect Mouse: Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the NVR.

   Diagram shows USB mouse connecting to NVR.

3. Connect to Network: Plug one end of the included 6 ft. Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end into a port on your router or network access point.

   ? NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the Internet for the best user experience. Any working network access point can be used if the NVR is hardwired.

   Diagram shows Ethernet cable connecting NVR's LAN port to a router.

4. Connect Cameras: For each wired IP camera, insert one end of its 60 ft. Ethernet cable into a waterproof cable cover. Connect the covered end of the Ethernet cable to the camera's power cable. Then, input the other end of the Ethernet cable into an open camera port on the back of the NVR.

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

   Diagram shows camera Ethernet cable with waterproof cover connecting to camera and then to NVR camera port.

5. Connect Power: Connect the NVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the NVR.

   Diagram shows NVR power adapter connecting to NVR.

6. Power Up: Plug the NVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Some systems may beep upon booting up.

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

   Diagram shows NVR power adapter plugged into a surge protector.

Step 2: Download the Night Owl App

If you are a first-time user, download the Night Owl app from the App Store or Google Play Store onto your Smart Device and verify your account. If you already have an account, you can skip this step.

Images of "Download on the App Store" and "GET IT ON Google Play" badges.

Step 3: System Configuration

Now that your system's hardware is connected and you have the app set up, configure your system. Follow the steps below based on your chosen setup option.

Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup

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

1. Log in to the Night Owl app. If your device's Bluetooth® is not enabled, you will be prompted to allow access.
2. The app will use Bluetooth® to find the NVR. Tap "Continue" to add the NVR to your Night Owl account.

   Screenshot shows "Add a New Device" prompt with a "CONTINUE" button.

3. Name your recorder.

   Screenshot shows "Name Your Recorder" field.

4. The app will pair to the NVR. Once pairing is complete, finish the remainder of the Startup Wizard within the app and begin viewing your cameras.

   Screenshot shows "Device Has Been Added Successfully" and a "LIVE VIEW" button.

   ? NOTE: Live viewing from the app requires the NVR to be connected to the Internet.

Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)

? NOTE: Connecting your system and using the Night Owl App offers enhanced security and convenience.

1. We strongly recommend connecting your NVR to the Internet to search for the latest firmware updates, which are vital for system health. If you are not connecting to the Internet, manually upgrade firmware and register your device.
2. If you have not already done so, connect your NVR to a TV/Monitor using the provided HDMI cable and follow the steps in "Step 1: Connecting Your System".
3. You will now begin the Startup Wizard on your TV/Monitor. When prompted with the screen shown, click "Manual Setup (not recommended)".

   Screenshot shows a prompt with options including "Manual Setup (not recommended)".

4. Proceed through the rest of the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Once complete, click "Go to Live View" to begin viewing your cameras.

   Screenshot shows "Congratulations! Setup is now complete." and a "Go to Live View" button.

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 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.

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. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. (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.