Night Owl FS84500 Instruction Manual

Night Owl FS84500 Instruction Manual

K-8 series 8-channel h.264 video security kit

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FCC RADIATION NORM: ... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS: ... 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ... 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTION:... 6 CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES ... 7 CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT... 8 2.1 F RONT ANEL LEASE REFER TO ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL 2.2 R ANEL LEASE SEE ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL 2.3 R ...
  • Page 3 5.2.13.1 Time Set... 26 5.2.13.2 Password ... 27 5.2.13.3 Video Setup... 27 5.2.13.4 Language ... 26 5.2.13.5 Info..28 5.2.13.6 System Maintenance ... 33 5.3 V ... 35 IDEO EARCH 5.4 PTZ C ... 35 ONTROL 5.4.1 Cruise Setup...Error! Bookmark not defined. 5.5 S ...
  • Page 4: Fcc Radiation Norm

    User’s Manual FCC RADIATION NORM: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. FCC Compliance Statement These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installation.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS: Your new Security Camera and DVR Kit will ship with the following items. K-88500-C K-84500 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Please be sure the computer that you install the included software with complies with the following specifications: IBM PCs or 100% Compatibles ®...
  • Page 6: Safety Instruction

    SAFETY INSTRUCTION: 1. Use proper power source. Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than specified voltage (100-240V AC). 2. Never insert any metal into the DVR or any openings. Putting metal into the DVR case can cause danger of electric shock. 3.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Dvr Features

    CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES Other Features: H.264 compression • Real time recording on 8 channels • USB Backup to flash drive • • Triplex operation: view, record, playback simultaneously • Security Certified Hard Drive pre-installed • Easy control with USB mouse Instant viewing using Windows •...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Layout

    CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT 2.1 Front Panel (Please refer to actual product for detail) Buttons / Item Indicators Power Button Start Rec Stop Rec SEARCH MUTE Display MENU REC Indicator Network Indicator Alarm Indicator Navigation Enter Power Indicator USB Data Port USB Mouse Port Marks Functions...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel (Please See Actual Product For Detail)

    2.2 Rear Panel (Please see actual product for detail) Item Physical ports Video inputs Video outputs Connect monitor output ( BNC interface) Audio input Audio output Ethernet Port Power Port Connection method Connect CH1-8 ( BNC interface) 1 Channel (RCA interface) Connect Audio output (RCA interface) Connect intranet, internet (RJ45 interface) Connect power supply - DC12V 3A...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    2.3 Remote Control The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. To use the remote control: Press to disable audio of the DVR Channel Select 1-4 5-9 & 0 Digital Key 5-9, 0 Move to PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) control mode Press to switch quad and individual channel display on screen Press to navigate in menus and select options.
  • Page 11: Mouse Operation

    2.4 Mouse Operation You can use a mouse instead of the front panel buttons or remote control to navigate the operation of your DVR The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. To use a mouse with the system: 1.
  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Dvr/Camera Installation

    Chapter 3: DVR/Camera installation 3.1 Connecting the DVR to a TV or Monitor Using the supplied BNC to RCA connector 1. Connect the BNC to RCA connector to the back of the DVR labeled Video Output (refer to Chapter 2.2, Rear Panel Picture) 2.
  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Dvr Start Up

    CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP 4.1 System Initialization After connecting the power adapter and turning on the power, the system will boot-up and start initializing. 4.2 Main Interface USING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY Use the system’s graphical onscreen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings.
  • Page 14: Chapter 5: Dvr Menu And Options

    CHAPTER 5: DVR MENU AND OPTIONS Mouse Only When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options, including the Main Menu. To open the Sub-Menu: Right-click anywhere onscreen to open Sub-Menu. To close the Sub-Menu, click anywhere onscreen. Using the Virtual Keyboard –...
  • Page 15: Main Menu Preview

    5.1 Main Menu Preview Cameras Playback Network MAIN MENU Setup Advanced Color Setup Search Playback File List Record Language Date/Time Password Video/Audio Alarm Setup Info Motion Detect Mobile Maintain PTZ Setup HDD Management User’s Manual E-mail Setup Area...
  • Page 16: Main Menu

    User’s Manual 5.2 Main Menu Right-click the mouse, a pop-up menu will be displayed on the screen. Click “MAIN MENU” button on the pop-up menu to enter into Main Menu. You can also use the Menu button on the front panel to open the Main Menu. When using the front panel buttons, use the navigation buttons to move in the menu, and use the Enter button to select the icon.
  • Page 17: Recording Search

    5.2.2 Playback To access the VIDEO SEARCH menu, select Main Menu  PLAYBACK to open the RECORD SEARCH menu. To search by file, click the “FILE LIST” button. This option will allow you to view all of the available files by channel and type (all, normal, or alarm). You can select a file and push the SEL button to playback the file, or use the FWD button and down button to select options or backup the recorded file you selected.
  • Page 18: Backup

    5.2.3 Backup Use the File List sub-menu to find recorded video on your system and copy it to a USB flash drive (not included). NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB or may be higher. To backup recorded data: 1.
  • Page 19: Record Setup

    2. Under SOURCE FILE, click to select the .264 file you wish to convert. By default, the file you have already viewed in playback should be selected. 3. Under DESTINATION FILE, click to select the save directory for the converted file. Enter a name for the file.
  • Page 20: Network Setup - Intranet (Internal Access)

    5.2.7 Network Setup – Intranet (Internal Access) To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu  NETWORK to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. If your DVR is connected to a router of your local network (intranet), then you can setup the NETWORK Setup section of the DVR to view the image your DVR is recording remotely using computers connected within your network.
  • Page 21: Network Setup - Global Access (Connected Directly To Modem)

    5.2.8 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected Directly to Modem) To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu  NETWORK to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. If you would like to access your DVR while you are outside of your home, please follow the instructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup page of your DVR Important Note: If you are using a DSL modem, the modem must be set to “bridge mode”.
  • Page 22: Network Setup - Global Access (Connected Through A Router Or Firewall)

    5.2.9 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected through a Router or Firewall) To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu  NETWORK to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. If you would like to access your DVR while you are outside of your home or office network, please follow the instructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup of your DVR Important Note: You will not be able to access your DVR if your DVR is connected behind two or more routers.
  • Page 23 1. Access the configuration page of your router or Firewall. 2. Reserve an IP Address in your router or firewall that is not used by other computers or devices connected to your internal network. 3. Make sure your router is configured properly for computer or devices outside of your local network to access your DVR through your router.
  • Page 24 3. On the next page that opens, click on the “Default Guide” link. This will take you to the port forwarding instructions for your router. 4. When you access the DVR from a remote computer, you also need to use a different address in the Internet Explorer browser window.
  • Page 25 2. Access Active X Controls Access Custom Security Level 3. Enabling all Active X Controls To connect to the DVR from a remote computer, you would then open an Internet Explorer browser window and enter the Internet IP of your router that you received by going to www.myipaddress.com.
  • Page 26: System Function

    If you get an error message “Program cannot load because the Publisher is unknown” or the program is unsigned, then go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options, then click on the ADVANCED tab on the top right. This will open the window in, scroll down to “Security”, and select on the options to “Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid”, and “Allow Active Content to Run Files on My Computer”.
  • Page 27: Device Management

    5.2.10.3 Password 5.2.10.4 Video Setup 5.2.11 Advanced Setup Click “MAIN”  “SETUP”  “PASSWORD”. This option allows you set the device ID for the DVR and set the system password if you want to use one. Click “APPLY” to save the settings. When you have enabled Password by setting the option to “ON”, you can setup a user password and administrator password respectively.
  • Page 28: Hdd Management

    5.2.11.1 Alarm Setup VIDEO LOSS: Set this to ON if you would like to trigger the alarm when any of the camera signal is distorted or loss. ALARM MANAGE OUTPUT: Option for the duration of the external alarm after an alarm is triggered (Not Applicable for this particular series of machines).
  • Page 29: Ptz Setup

    5.2.11.3 Motion Detect Red = Motion Detection Enabled Clear = Motion Detection Disabled NOTE: You can click and drag the mouse cursor when selecting/deselecting the motion area. 5.2.11.4 Mobile Phone Access To configure the Motion Detection function of the DVR, click “MAIN”  “ADVANCED”  “MD” to enter the MOTION DETECT window.
  • Page 30 The DVR is currently compatible with mobile phones running Windows ® Symbian S60 Version 3 operating systems and iPhones Before you can access the DVR from a mobile phone, you need to setup the Network Configuration on the DVR. Go to section 5.2.8 or 5.2.9 for instructions. You will also need to set the configurations in section 5.2.10.3 and 5.2.11.4.
  • Page 31 6. To stop viewing the live video, click the “Disconnect” button or click the “Setting” button to modify the settings. When accessing from a mobile phone with Symbian system, follow these procedures: 1. Install the webcam program that is included on the supplied CD by copying the “QQeye.SISX”...
  • Page 32 7. Once the installation is complete, go to the Applications folder and select the “QQEye” program, and click “Open” to display the settings menu. Open Default Access Point:Input the access point. System default for the access point is GPRS connection. Server Address:Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR.
  • Page 33: System Maintenance

    8. Once installed click on the application icon in your iPhone application. 9. Select the Settings icon number and Password (See Section 5.2.11.4 Mobile) 10. You will now be watching a live streaming video of your security camera on your ® iPhone . Enjoy! NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing your DVR from your cell phone please visit www.NightOwlSP.com...
  • Page 34 User’s Manual 5.2.11.7 HDD Management To manage the installed Hard Disk, click “Main Menu”  “ADVANCED”  “HDD” to enter “HDD MANAGEMENT”. The HDD Management screen shows the capacity and available recording time of the installed hard drive and let you configure whether to overwrite old recordings or stop when HDD is full.
  • Page 35: Video Search

    5.2 KEYLOCK Select this option to activate the password protection. You will need to first setup the User and Admin Password before you can apply this option. 5.3 CHANNEL SWITCH Click pop-up menu -> CHN SWITCH to open the sub menu. Choose display between Quad or any of the individual channel in full screen.
  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Net-Viewer Program

    CHAPTER 6: NET-VIEWER PROGRAM Open Internet Explorer and enter the IP Address or DDNS address of your DVR. A pop-up will ask you to install an ActiveX (plug-in) to your computer. Please confirm the download and install the software. Reminder: If the ActiveX (plug-in) is not downloaded successfully, please check if your browser’s safety level or firewall setting is set properly (as stated above).
  • Page 37: Main Interface Of Net-Viewer

    6.2 Main Interface of Net-viewer 6.2.1 Menu column Menu column includes “LIVE”, “REPLAY”, “SETUP” and “LOGOUT”. 6.2.1.1 Live After Logging-in to system, system will enter into Live display. 6.2.1.2 Playback Play: [Play]/[Pause] Stop: stop playing recording. F.F.: fast forward playback recording Slow: slow playback recording.
  • Page 38: Setup

    6.2.1.3. Setup Click “SETUP” open this sub menu, option in this menu includes “Recording Mode”, “Alarm Mode”, “PTZ Control”, “Network Setting”, “System Setting” and “Host Info” . Record Alarm Open sub menu “Recording Mode”, you can select on/off for every channel, and adjust recording parameters (resolution, quality, audio, REC mode and Schedule) remotely via Net-Viewer.
  • Page 39: Log Out

    PTZ Control Network Setting Host Info 6.2.1.4 Log out Log out of the system. Open” PTZ Control” sub menu. Remotely setup methods are the same as configuring on the DVR. Open “Network” to enter the “Network” sub menu. Remote setup methods are the same as configuring on the DVR.
  • Page 40: Ptz Control

    6.2.2 PTZ Control 1. PTZ direction control: Control PTZ moving direction 2. Zoom, Focus and Iris Control: control direction, zoom, focus and iris of PTZ. 3. Presetting bit Control - CUR:display current presetting bit or input a presetting bit you would like to fix at according to the edit box。...
  • Page 41: Remote Backup

    6.2.4 Remote Backup You can backup recorded video files from your system to your PC using the Replay menu in the remote surveillance software. To backup files remotely: 1. Click REPLAY at the top of the main screen. 2. Select a date(s) on the calendar and click REFRESH. 3.
  • Page 42 4. Click pop-up menu button button, then the backup file will be played accordingly. At the upper right hand corner, the date of when the file was recorded will be displayed. At the lower left hand corner, the 24H recording time is shown. The control buttons for video playback is at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 43 User’s Manual 6. To enable a specific channel’s audio, select “Setting”  “Audio Channel Setting”  “Normal Video Bar”. Select the channel you want to enable/disable, and check the check box to enable the channel. Please restart the multimedia player after the configuration is changed.
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  • Page 45 Purchaser’s cost (no CODs) to the address below, with the original proof of purchase receipt. discretion, Night Owl will either repair or replace the Product at no additional cost to the Purchaser. Any replacement Product (or parts) will be covered by the same warranty as the original Product through the expiration date of the original warranty period.
  • Page 46 Night Owl, and do not affect this provision of this warranty. Returns under this Warranty In order to obtain service, please make sure that you have registered your product on-line no later than thirty (30) days after purchase at www.NightOwlSP.com...
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