information and to the products, at any time without notice. information, inaccuracies or errors may occur. We reserve the right to make changes, corrections, and/or improvements to the While these may vary, this QSG addresses the setup of your DVR and cameras. While we make every effort to provide accurate DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images, and quantities may vary depending on your model number. may not work correctly. accessories. Third-party accessories Use all of the included Night Owl a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Monitor (Not Required), it must have NOTE: If connecting to a TV or Access Point Router / Network
(Not required for Bluetooth Setup) Monitor WAN LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 RESET Items Not Included
(Varies by Model) Hardware Mounting
(1 per Camera) Cables 60 ft. Video/Power
(1 per 4 Cameras) Splitter(s) Power
(1 per 4 Cameras) Adapter(s) Camera Power Camera(s) Thank you for being a Night Owl Customer! Secure, Protect, Connect your world!
You are in front of the device with it powered on. Go to www.no-protect.com and manually register your device. or Click "Sign Up" to create an account. Download Night Owl Protect from your Smart Device's App Store. Your device is registered. To register your device:
Your device is running the latest firmware version. Camera / Accessories mind we can only provide phone support if:
Still need more support? Before calling Night Owl Technical Support, keep in
(x1) USB Mouse
(x1) 6 ft. Ethernet
(x1) 6 ft. HDMI
(x1) DVR Power Adapter tutorials, and more, you'll have all the support you could need. first. With 24/7 access to system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video If you require Technical Support, you should always go to Support.NightOwlSP.com DVR DVR / Accessories Night Owl Technical Support typing www.youtube.com/nightowlsp into your web browser. For more Support Videos, go to Night Owls YouTube page by Setup Video on Night Owls YouTube Channel. Use the QR Code for easy access to the DVR Hardware connect your system!
setup. Step-by-step instructions make it even easier to Follow along as we guide you through the DVR's hardware Whats in the Box DVR Hardware Setup Video Not Connecting to the Internet?
Night Owl strongly recommends connecting the DVR to the Internet. If you have decided not to connect, follow the onscreen prompts within the Startup Wizard. Please note that not connecting your DVR means:
You must manually update the device's rmware to the latest version to receive Technical Phone Support. The latest rmware version is available on the devices 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. Need More Help?
Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Product Setup Wired DVR Security System 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. Need Help?
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1 Visit Support.NightOwlSP.com 2 Enter the Series listed on the product support sticker into the search bar 3 Access the support material needed Product support information can be found on the top of your Recorder iPhone, iPad, Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. REV 210429 QSG-BTD-2217 Step 1: Connecting Your System NOTE: Watch our Recorder Setup Video on YouTube. Option 1: Easy Bluetooth Wireless Setup Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor) With our easy Bluetooth wireless setup, no TV / Monitor is required. Once your system is connected using the steps below, you can quickly nish the setup right from the app on your Smart Device. This is the preferred setup method for your system. Please proceed to step 1. While our easy Bluetooth wireless setup is preferred, you may still want to locally view your system from a TV / Monitor. The choice is yours based on your setup needs. If you want to connect a TV / Monitor, complete the two steps below then continue to nish connecting your system. a HDMI b USB NOTE: You may still use a TV / Monitor, it is just not required for initial setup. Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the DVR. Plug the other end of the cable into your TV or Monitor. NOTE: To view cameras, TV or Monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into. Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the DVR. 1 2 3 6 4 Follow The Steps Below to Continue Setting up your System For Both Options Router / Network Access Point
(NOT INCLUDED) FROM CAMERA VIDEO / POWER CABLE ETHERNET ETHERNET RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN T o C A M E R A T o C A M E R A Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a port on the back of your router / network access point. Connect the end of the cameras cable to the end of a video / power cable labeled TO CAMERA ONLY. Connect the video / power cable labeled TO DVR ONLY to an open video input on the DVR. NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the Internet for the best user experience. NOTE: As long as your DVR is hardwired using Ethernet cabling, you can connect to any working network access point. See your product manual for more details. BEFORE installing, connect and test each camera locally to confirm they function properly. NOTE: Make sure you twist and lock BNC connectors. 5 POWER CABLE CONNECTORS POWER SPLITTER CONNECTORS CAMERA POWER ADAPTER 6 POWER SPLITTER SURGE PROTECTOR
(NOT INCLUDED) 7 POWER 8 SURGE PROTECTOR
(NOT INCLUDED) Connect the red female power leads of the video / power cables to the male power splitter ends. Connect the power splitter to the camera power adapter and plug the adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Connect the DVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the DVR. 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. 2a 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 3. Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. Proceed to Step 3. 2b NOTE: Setup is the same for Smartphone and Tablet. Step 3: System Conguration Now that your systems hardware is connected and you have the app setup on your Smart Device, it is time to configure your system. Based on whether you chose Option 1: Easy Bluetooth Wireless Setup or Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor), follow the steps below. Option 1: Easy Bluetooth Wireless Setup Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor) NOTE: If you have a TV / Monitor connected, you will see setup information appear on the screen as you complete the Bluetooth setup. A TV / Monitor is not required for this setup, but can be used for viewing. NOTE: Connecting your system and using the Night Owl Protect App is preferred and offers added security benefits and convenience to your mobile lifestyle. 1 2 3 4 Log in to the app. If your devices Bluetooth is not enabled, you will be asked to allow access. The app will now use Bluetooth to find the DVR. Tap Continue to add the DVR to your Night Owl Protect account. Take a moment to name your recorder. The app will now pair to the DVR. Once finished, complete the remainder of the Startup Wizard right from the app and begin viewing your cameras. NOTE: If the DVR is not connected to the Internet, you will not be able to live view the cameras from the app. We strongly recommend you connect your DVR to the Internet to search for the latest rmware. Keeping your rmware updated is vital for the overall health of your system. If you are NOT connecting your DVR to the Internet, please manually upgrade the rmware and register your device. If you have not already done so, connect your DVR to a TV / Monitor using the provided HDMI cable. Follow the steps in Connecting Your System. You will now begin the Startup Wizard. When you get to the following screen, click Manual Setup (not recommended). Proceed through the rest of the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Once complete, click on Go to Live View to begin viewing your cameras. 1 2 3 Continued on Other Side 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 users 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 uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.