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Night Owl 8.0 Quick Setup Manual

Night Owl 8.0 Quick Setup Manual

Nvr connectivity guide

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Tom Rivera
May 29, 2025

How can I delete the drive and start over? I have this for about 7 years and it will no longer allow playback. It still shows that it’s recording events but I have no access to watch. I would also need a link for any updates.

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February 8, 2025

How do I reset my password

Summary of Contents for Night Owl 8.0

  • Page 1 QUICK SETUP GUIDE NVR CONNECTIVITY GUIDE www.NightOwlSP.com...
  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box Package Contents Disclaimer: The exact components of your system, images and Optional Accessories quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this QSG will address the setup and initial configuration of your NVR and cameras. NVR / Accessories Camera(s) Dome(s)
  • Page 3: Connecting Your System

    Connecting Your System HDMI HDMI You may also connect using VGA (not included) Plug one end of the included HDMI cable Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into into the HDMI port on the back of the NVR. the back of your TV or monitor.
  • Page 4 Connecting Your System PoE CABLE WATERPROOF CABLE COVERS PoE CABLE WITH COVERS CAMERA CABLE COMPLETION Insert one end of the PoE cable into Input the other end of the PoE cable the cable covers as shown in the image into an open PoE port on the back of above.
  • Page 5 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 NVR and to remotely view on a Smart Device.
  • Page 6 Booting Up for the First Time When you reach the ‘Camera/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 slightly downward. At this stage of the Startup Wizard, you will be instructed on adjusting the camera sensitivity and setting the Motion Detection Area.
  • Page 7 NOTE: Setup is the same for phone and tablet. Disclaimer: The images of the Night Owl HD App are taken from the Android™ version of the application. If you are using a iOS device, the interface may vary ®...
  • Page 8 Remote Playback: View recordings and images and save them to your phone’s album. Saved Video: View video saved to your Night Owl HD App. Saved Images: View images saved to your Night Owl HD App. Device Manager: Add a new NVR and manage your devices.
  • Page 9 Mac ® Night Owl HD CMS Software The Night Owl HD Control Management Software (CMS) 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 PC or Mac ®...
  • Page 10: Need Help

    Night Owl Support Need Help? For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more: Please refer to the sticker NEED SUPPORT? 1. Please visit www.NightOwlSP.com 2. Click Support on the top of the homepage. 3. Type WXY in the top right search bar.
  • Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions

    5. Why am I not able to add my NVR to the Night Owl HD App? In order to successfully add your NVR to the Night Owl HD App, you must enter the password for your NVR verbatim. This password should be stored on page 4 of this QSG and will be the same password you use to log in to your NVR.
  • Page 12 Contact Us PHONE (English, Spanish & French) Sales/ Technical Support 1.866.390.1303 Live Chat 24/7, 365 days a year EMAIL Sales Support Sales@NightOwlSP.com Technical Support Support@NightOwlSP.com WEBSITE 24/7 Product Support • How-To Videos • Manuals www.NightOwlSP.com iPhone, iPad, Mac and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.