Night Owl WNVR-NC Series Quick Setup Manual

Night Owl WNVR-NC Series Quick Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 WNVR-NC SERIES QUICK SETUP GUIDE Home & Business SECURITY SYSTEMS QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 1 2018/12/24 09:46...
  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    LAN3 LAN4 Monitor Router USB Mouse (x1) NOTE: Monitor is required for initial setup. Mounting Hardware (3 per camera) IMPORTANT: For best results, use all the included Night Owl accessories. Third-party accessories may not work properly. QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 2 2018/12/24 09:47...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview NVR Rear View AUDIO HDMI POWER GROUND OUTPUT NOTE: The maximum number of cameras you can connect to your NVR will be determined by the number of channels. Audio Output – Allows for the connection of an amplified speaker. VGA Output –...
  • Page 4 Positioning Your NVR and Cameras Incorrect Placement Your wireless IP cameras will reach up to 300 ft. Therefore, proper placement of the NVR in your home will ensure you achieve maximum coverage. Correct Placement Placing the NVR centrally in your home will help make certain that no matter where you mount your cameras, they will be able to wirelessly connect inside...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Connecting Your System

    Connecting Your System HDMI Connect the two included antennas Plug one end of the included to your NVR. This will ensure you HDMI cable into the HDMI port achieve the maximum wireless on the back of the NVR. range for transmission from your wireless cameras.
  • Page 7 (Surge Protector Not Included) Connect the NVR power adapter to Plug the NVR power adapter the Power Input on the rear of the into a surge protector or NVR. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). (Surge protector and UPS NOTE: Power adapters will be labeled not included) as either NVR or Camera.
  • Page 8 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 9 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 them slightly down. NOTE: If your camera has an infrared sensor, it works best for ‘side to...
  • Page 10 6–20 characters. After completing the account setup and verification process, sign into the app and tap the “+” symbol to add a device. The Night Owl Application will lead you through the rest of the setup process. QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 10 2018/12/24 09:47...
  • Page 11 Night Owl Connect App by using the application’s Smart Auto Detection or through a QR Code Setup. With Smart Auto Detection, your NVR will automatically be detected by the Night Owl Connect software, making connecting easy! To use this preferred method, ensure your Smart Device and NVR are both on the same network.
  • Page 12 Using Night Owl Connect On the Device Login screen, enter the login information for the NVR (Remember, the NVR login and Night Owl Connect App login are different). The NVR username is admin by default. If you are not the admin, login with your username credentials.
  • Page 13 App Overview Live View Add Device Account Displays real-time Add connected devices Manage account settings, footage of your to your NVR and access add a shared device, and system. your footage. change password. QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 13 2018/12/24 09:47...
  • Page 14 Night Owl Connect CMS Software The Night Owl Connect 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 ®...
  • Page 15 NVR. NOTE: When pairing a Night Owl add-on camera, refer to “Add-on cameras Quick Setup Guide”. To pair a replacement camera to your NVR, please use the below steps: Power on the replacement camera using the camera power adapter.
  • Page 16 Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera 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 NOTE: The Reset Button location up to 3 minutes.
  • Page 17 If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will appear in a vacant video field once paired. WooHoo! Your add-on camera has now been paired to the NVR using the NVR’s built in Wi-Fi. QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 17 2018/12/24 09:47...
  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    NVR’s admin password. Please refer to pages 7 and 11 of this QSG. Remember, when setting up your Night Owl Connect App, you must confirm your email by clicking the “Confirm Email” link sent by Night Owl upon initial application configuration.
  • Page 19 Notes QSG-WNVR-NC.indd 19 2018/12/24 09:47...
  • Page 20: Need Help

    Need Help? CONTACT US For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more: PHONE (English, Spanish & French) Technical Support Please refer to the sticker located on top of 1.866.390.1303 the device for steps on how to access your Live Chat 24/7, 365 days a year product’s support material.

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