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.
User’s Manual PACKAGE CONTENTS: Your new Security Camera and DVR Kit will ship with the following items. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Please be sure the computer that you install the included software with complies with the following specifications: IBM PCs or 100% Compatibles ®...
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES Other Features: H.264 compression • Real time recording on 16 channels • USB Backup to flash drive • • Triplex operation: view, record, playback simultaneously • Security Certified Hard Drive pre-installed • Easy control with USB mouse ®...
User’s Manual CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT 2.1 Front Panel (Please refer to actual product for detail) Buttons / Item Marks Functions Indicators When the “Red” indicator flashes it means HDD indicator the hard drive is being used. IR Receiver Remote control signal receiver If the “Green”...
User’s Manual 2.3 Remote Control The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. To use the remote control: Start Recording Manually SEARCH Turns Search Menu Change Display into 2x2 (Quad) mode Change Display into 3x3 (NINE) mode Change Display into 4x4 (SIXTEEN) mode Put display in preset display sequence in AUTO...
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual 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 After initialization, the main interface will load. When there are video inputs, the interface will display live images from the cameras.
User’s Manual 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. Select one of the following options: 1.
User’s Manual 5.1 Main Menu Preview Record Record Motion Functions Alarm Setup Playback Internet / LAN Mobile Network E-mail Setup MAIN MENU Camera Settings Camera Date/Time Password System Hard Drive Language Video Advanced Maintain Info...
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 FWD and REW button to move in the menu, and use the SEL button to select the icon.
User’s Manual 5.2.1.2 Motion To configure the Motion Detection function of the DVR, click “MAIN” “Recording Functions” “Motion” to enter the Motion Detect Setup window. Channel: Choose the channel you would like to configure to have specific motion detection function. Motion Detection: Enable or Disable Motion Detection of the selected channel.
User’s Manual Click the “Alarm Config” button to configure the alarm settings in detail. MD Alarm: Set action when motion is triggered. I/O Alarm: Set action when external alarm is triggered. HDD Loss: Set action when HDD is operating irregularly. HDD Space: Set this to trigger the alarm(s) when the “HDD Overwrite”...
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User’s Manual NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. To backup recorded data: 1. Connect an empty USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the back panel of the system.
User’s Manual 5.2.3 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.
User’s Manual 5.2.4 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”.
User’s Manual STATIC IP 1. Select STATIC as the network TYPE. 2. Leave Media Port at 9000 3. Setup WEB Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs block inbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers so if the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose a different port number) 4.
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User’s Manual 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.
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DVR. This website will display the box in that shows the IP address you need to use. Viewing your Night Owl DVR over the Internet (UPnP) Now that you have set up the DVR on your local network, you will want to access your camera from a remote location over the Internet.
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User’s Manual more information on how to set up DDNS, refer to the How to setup DDNS in the supplied user manual. Note: If you are still confused call our technical support team at 1-866-390-1303 for assistance. Accessing the DVR through Internet Explorer Browser (IE): Once the network settings on the DVR match the settings of your router, and you have forwarded the ports needed by the DVR (for remote access over the internet), you need to modify your browser controls.
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User’s Manual Access Custom Security Level Select the “Security” tab Select “Custom Level…” 3. Enabling all Active X Controls On this page scroll down to the ActiveX Controls and Plug Ins, and set all to either PROMPT or ENABLED. 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.
User’s Manual 5.2.6 Mobile Setup If you would like to allow your DVR to be accessible by a Mobile device, Click “MAIN MENU” “Network” “Mobile” to open the “MOBILE” menu. USER NAME: is the user name to enter when logging into the DVR.
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User’s Manual 5. Click the “Setting” button to enter the Setting menu. User name: same as the user name setup in DVR under section 5.2.6. Password: same as the password setup in DVR under section 5.2.6. Server address: Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR. Port: Same as the Server Port you set in the DVR under section 5.2.6.
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User’s Manual 6. Click “Continue” and wait for the program to install. 7. Once the installation is complete, go to the Applications folder and select the “Asee” program, and click “Open” to display the software interface. Click the “Setup” button to open the “Setting”...
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User’s Manual ® 7. You will now be watching a live streaming video of your security camera on your iPhone Enjoy! ® When accessing from a mobile phone with Blackberry phones, follow these procedures: Note: To prevent flickering screen when connecting to your DVR, please make sure the firmware on your mobile phone is the latest version.
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User’s Manual 7. Follow the installation process and click “Finish” at the end to finish the installation. Using the Software: Prior to running the software, please make sure you have edited the Application permission of the “ASee” application by going to “Settings” -> “Options” -> “Applications”, then highlight the “ASee”...
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User’s Manual 3. Select the “Setup” options and enter the information of the DVR you want to connect in Settings. Name: Enter the Name of this group of settings. Address:Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR. Port:Same as the Server Port you set in the DVR under section 5.2.6. User ID: same as the user name setup in DVR under section 5.2.6.
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User’s Manual 7. Highlight one record and click the trackball/trackpad to open the History pop up menu. When “Open” is selected, system will directly be connected to the DVR. 8. When selecting “Edit” option, system will allow you to edit the record. 9.
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User’s Manual 14. Click “Close button to exit the program. ® When accessing from a mobile phone with Android phones, follow these procedures: 1. Download the Android software from our website (www.nightowlsp.com/support.htm), decompress and store the downloaded software in an easy to remember location. 2.
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User’s Manual 7. Follow up the installation steps to install the software. 8. Goto “All Programs” and select “ApkInstaller”. 9. Locate the “ASee.apk” on the included CD and copy to your phone. 10. Select and install the software to your phone.
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User’s Manual 11. Goto “All Programs” and select the “ASee” icon. 12. The “ASee” main interface will be displayed. Channel Select Pan/Tilt Control Zoom+/- Focus+ - Iris +/- Play/Pause, Snapshot, Settings, Next Channel Group and help. 13. Click the Settings icon to open the “Settings” menu. Enter the device information for the DVR that you would like to connect to: Address: Enter the IP address of the DVR...
User’s Manual 5.2.8 E-Mail Setup There is also an option for the DVR to send an e-mail to a specific mails box when the alarm is triggered. To enable this option, follow these steps: Click the “EMAIL SETUP” button under Network. Set the e-mail account information of your mail server.
User’s Manual 5.2.9.2 PTZ To configure the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) function, click “Main Menu” “Camera” “PTZ”. The cameras that come with the kit do not support PTZ function, please refer to the user’s manual of your PTZ cameras for proper settings. Please note the channel settings must match the settings of the PTZ camera.
User’s Manual 5.2.10.2 Password Click “Main Menu” “System” “Password”. This option allows you to set the user permissions and password of up to 7 users. The password supports up to 6 characters. Click “APPLY” to save the settings. NOTE: Please write down your passwords and store in a safe location.
User’s Manual 5.2.10.5 Video Click “Main Menu” “System” “Advanced” “Video” to setup Video and Audio output options such as resolution and format. You can also preset a channel display sequence or rearrange the position and number of each input channel. 5.2.10.6 System Maintenance Click “Main Menu”...
User’s Manual 5.5 PTZ Control 5.5.1 Cruise Setup Open PTZ setting menu if you want to setup cruise function (system default: on), and set up cruise channel, cruise points etc. 1. Channel Select: Select the channel of the installed PTZ camera.
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual 6.2 Main Interface of Net-viewer 6.2.1 Menu column Menu column includes “Live”, “Playback”, “Remote Setting”, “Local Setting” and “Logout”. 6.2.1.1 Live After Logging-in to system, system will enter into Live display. You can enable/disable showing certain cameras, control the volume, or control the movement of PTZ cameras if you have such cameras installed.
User’s Manual 6.2.1.3. Remote Setting Clicking “Remote Setting” opens this sub menu, option in this menu includes “Record”, “Network”, “Camera”, and “System”. Record Open sub menu “Record” to access the same “Record” settings that you would see on the firmware menus of the DVR.
User’s Manual 6.2.2 Play Control 1. On / Off Live display : Clicking this button opens and closes Live display. 2. Capture : Capture Screen image and save to PC. 3. Recording : Operate DVR recording remotely 4. Channel display : These icons stand for Single Channel display, Quad Channel display, 3x3 Channel display and 4x4 Channel display, and full...
User’s Manual 6.2.5 Multi Player File format 1. If you would like to play any recorded file using video players that supports .avi format, first, copy or backup file to your PC. 2. Use the AVI Generator software included in the driver CD and install AVI Generator to your computer.
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Purchaser’s cost (no CODs) to the address below, with the original proof of purchase receipt. In its sole 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.
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User’s Manual salespeople, retailers, dealers or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by 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...