Quick Setup Guide

Quick Setup Guide

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Product Setup

Wired DVR
Security System

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 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 6 ft. HDMI 6 ft. Ethernet USB Mouse

(x1) (x1) (x1) (x1)

Camera / Accessories

Camera(s) Camera Power Power 60 ft. Video/Power Mounting

Adapter(s) Splitter(s) Cables Hardware
(1 per 4 Cameras) (1 per 4 Cameras) (1 per Camera) (Varies by Model)

Items Not Included

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
RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN

Night Owl accessories. Third-party

Monitor Router
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.
 Step 1: Connecting Your System NOTE: Watch our DVR Setup Video on YouTube.

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HDMI HDMI USB ETHERNET

Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the back Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into
HDMI port on the back of the DVR. of your TV or Monitor. of the DVR. the LAN port on the back of the DVR.

NOTE: To view cameras, TV or Monitor must be NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the
tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into. Internet for the best user experience.

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ROUTER
FROM CAMERA VIDEO / POWER CABLE
(NOT INCLUDED)

To CAMERA
RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN
ETHERNET PWR HDD

To CAMERA
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a port STOP: BEFORE installing, connect and test each Connect the end of the camera’s cable to the end Connect the video / power cable labeled TO
on the back of your router or modem. camera locally to confirm they function properly. of a video / power cable labeled TO CAMERA ONLY. DVR ONLY to an open video input on the DVR.

NOTE: Make sure you twist

and lock BNC connectors.

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POWER CABLE POWER SPLITTER CAMERA POWER
CONNECTORS CONNECTORS ADAPTER

POWER
SPLITTER POWER SURGE PROTECTOR
SURGE PROTECTOR (NOT INCLUDED)
(NOT INCLUDED)

Connect the red female power leads of the video / power Connect the power splitter to the camera power Connect the DVR power adapter to the Power Input Plug the DVR power adapter into a surge
cables to the male power splitter ends. adapter and plug the adapter into a surge on the rear of the DVR. protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
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 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.

2b 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

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.”

3a 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 low-
ercase, 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
 Quick Setup Guide

Need More Help?

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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