Rear View - Night Owl HDA SERIES User Manual

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1. Video Inputs – video inputs allow for the connection of BNC cameras.
2. Audio Output – audio output allows for the connection of an amplified speaker.
3. Audio Inputs – audio inputs allow for the connection of audio enabled cameras by
connecting the white RCA plug to one of the audio inputs. After making the audio
input connection, be sure to enable the audio function in the DVR's menu interface.
Additionally, please ensure the audio input port number directly corresponds to the
channel port number. For example, audio input port 1 provides audio to channel port
1.
4. HDMI Output – HDMI output allows for the video connection. If the TV / Monitor has
an HDMI input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the DVR
to the HDMI input port on your TV / Monitor. Additionally, please ensure the audio
input port number directly corresponds to the channel port number. For example,
audio input port 1 provides audio to channel port 1.
5. VGA Output – VGA output also allows for video connection. While HDMI provides a
higher quality video, you may connect a VGA cable from the VGA output port on the
DVR to the VGA input port on your TV / Monitor if your TV / Monitor does not have an
HDMI port.
6. RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – RJ-45 port will be used to connect the DVR to your router/
modem via the included Ethernet cable. Keep in mind, you can quickly network
your DVR to begin viewing your cameras remotely right from your mobile device by
completing the DVR's Startup Wizard once you have connected the DVR to your
router and powered on the DVR.
7. USB Ports – USB ports allow for the connections of a USB mouse and / or a USB
flash drive. You will connect the included USB mouse to assist you in navigating the
DVRs menu interface. You will connect a USB flash drive to download video files
from the DVR and save them to your USB flash drive.
8. RS-485 (PTZ) Port – RS-485 port allows for the connection of a Pan-Tilt-Zoom
camera.
9. Power Input – power input to connect the included 12V DC power supply.
Chapter 3: Specifications

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