What’s in the Box Package Contents Disclaimer: Images and Quantities may vary by model. Camera Antenna (1 per camera) NVR Antenna (x2) 9 ft. Wi-Fi Extender Antenna (1 for Wireless NVR Camera(s) every 4 cameras) Wireless NVR Power 9 ft. Camera 6 ft.
Wireless NVR Specifications AUDIO HDMI POWER GROUND OUTPUT Rear View The maximum number of cameras you can connect to your Wireless NVR will be determined by the number of channels. Audio Output – allows for the connection of an amplified speaker. VGA Output –...
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POSITIONING YOUR WIRELESS NVR Positioning Your Wireless NVR and Cameras Incorrect Placement Your wireless IP cameras will reach up to 300 ft. wirelessly. Therefore, proper placement of the wireless NVR in your home will help ensure you achieve maximum coverage. Correct Placement Placing the wireless NVR centrally in your home, will help make certain that...
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How Obstacles Affect Your Signal Strength When your wireless signal is transmitted through various materials, such as walls and windows, the signal strength is affected. Though the NVR and wireless camera may be very close in proximity, you could still notice high signal interference if the signal passes through certain obstacles.
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Connecting Your System HDMI Connect the two included antennas Plug one end of the included to your wireless NVR. This will HDMI cable into the HDMI port ensure you achieve the maximum on the back of the Wireless NVR. wireless range for transmission from your wireless cameras.
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Surge Protector not included Connect the Wireless NVR power Plug the Wireless NVR power adapter to the Power Input on adapter into a surge protector or the rear of the Wireless NVR. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). (surge protector and UPS not included) Connect the included camera To ensure all cameras are working antenna to the antenna mount...
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Please ensure you provide a valid email address in case your ever forget your account information. Remember Your Password Night Owl strongly recommends writing down your password within the Quick Setup Guide. You will need it every time you log into your Wireless NVR and to remotely view on a Smart Device.
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When you reach the ‘Channel Settings’ screen, you will want to have installed the cameras in their final position. Please make sure you have mounted cameras at least 7ft. above the ground and angled them slightly down. The infrared sensor works best for ‘side to side’...
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Using Night Owl X Download and Install Application Download Night Owl X from the App Store or Google Play Store and install the application on your device. Create an account by entering an email address for your username and entering a password that is between 6–20 characters long.
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Adding Device and Login A device can be added to the Night Owl X App by using the application’s Smart Auto Detection or through a QR Code Setup. With Smart Auto Detection, your Wireless NVR will automatically be detected by the Night...
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Startup Wizard and should be stored in your QSG. Please note: this is the password of your Wireless NVR, NOT the password used to login to the Night Owl X App. You must key the Wireless NVR password verbatim to add it to the app.
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App Overview Live View Displays real-time footage of your system Settings Playback Notifications Display connected devices, View recordings & Manage custom change view layout, view images and save them Push Notifications. favorites, manage accounts to your phone’s album. and access help section.
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Using Night Owl X CMS Software Access your Wireless NVR from any computer, anywhere! Key Features Remotely view live video from your NVR. Stream live audio from individual cameras. Remotely playback recordings. Save recordings and images directly to your PC/Mac ®...
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Night Owl X CMS Software The Night Owl X CMS Software allows you to view your Night Owl Security system remotely from a PC or Mac . Additionally, you can ® playback recorded video, save video and images directly to your...
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Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera By default, each camera within your Wireless NVR kit comes pre-paired to the Wireless NVR. Additionally, your wireless NVR has its own built-in Wi-Fi for secure, uninterrupted, video transmission and recording. Pairing allows for the wireless transmission coming from the camera to be detected by the Wireless NVR.
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Next, you will need to reset the replacement camera. To do so, press and hold the reset button until you hear a beep, indicating the camera has begun the reset process. NOTE: The reset process may take up to 3 minutes. After 3 minutes have passed, click on Wireless Add located on the Add Camera screen.
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Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will appear in a vacant video field once paired. Congratulations! Your replacement camera has now been paired to the Wireless NVR using the Wireless NVR’s built-in Wi-Fi.
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In order to view your wireless system remotely, your NVR will need to be manually connected to a modem/router via the included Ethernet cable. You can view your system via the FREE Night Owl X App or by utilizing the FREE CMS software on a PC/Mac ®...
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