Night Owl F SERIES User Manual
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- Page 1 US ER MA NU AL F SERIES 4 /8 /16 CHANN EL www.NightOwlSP.com...
- Page 2 Due to our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, functions may have been added or changed. Scan or click the QR codes below to access our instructional videos that can assist you in configuring your Night Owl Security system. STARTUP MOBILE APP...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Settings ......48 6.2 Night Owl HD Mobile App ......29 b. - Page 4 SUPPORT VIDEOS Night Owl’s DVRs are manufactured for quality and ease of use. As such, our DVRs contain menus designed for advanced user’s that should not be adjusted without having enhanced knowledge regarding the menu. In most cases the default settings allow ADVANCED for optimal functionality.
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Fcc Warnings
Chapter 1: FCC Warnings This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installation. -
Page 6: Chapter 3: Specifications
Chapter 2: Safety Instructions Use the provided power adapter. Make sure there is good air circulation Do not use this product with a power around the DVR. source that applies more than the This DVR uses an internal hard drive, specified voltage. -
Page 7: System Requirements
3.2.1 DVR Diagrams 3. Video Inputs – video inputs allow for the connection BNC cameras. Once you have downloaded Night Owl HD and connected your DVR to your router, you can network your DVR by scanning the 4. HDMI Output – HDMI output allows for the video connection. If the TV / QR code which is located on the top of the DVR. -
Page 8: Camera Diagram
8. Alarm/RS-485 (PTZ) Port – Alarm/RS-485 port allows for PTZ camera connection and integration with your monitored security company. Your security company must configure the DVR, not Night Owl. (Alarm block on 16CH DVRs only) 9. Power Input – power input to connect the included 12V DC power supply. -
Page 9: Chapter 4: Camera Installation
CHAPTER 4 CAMERA INSTALLATION REMOTE F DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 4: Camera Installation SUPPORT VIDEOS... -
Page 10: Video/Audio
Chapter 4: Camera Installation 4.2 Power 1. Locate an included power splitter. 4.1 Video/Audio 2. Connect the power splitter to the remaining DC power connectors (red) of the cables. NOTE: Connect all cameras locally before final placement to ensure that all components function properly. -
Page 11: Mounting The Cameras
4.3 Mounting the Cameras 3. Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the included screw anchors, drill into the mounting surface using the guide marks you placed in the previous step. 4. Insert the screw anchors. Camera distance from viewing/recording device. 5. -
Page 12: Chapter 5: Dvr Installation
CHAPTER 5 DVR INSTALLATION F DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 5: DVR Installation SUPPORT VIDEOS... -
Page 13: Connecting To A Tv
Chapter 5: DVR Installation 4. Select the appropriate video input channel on your TV or monitor to view the DVR. 5.1 Connecting to a TV (via HDMI) If your TV does not have an HDMI port, you will need to purchase a VGA or a BNC-to-RCA 1. -
Page 14: Chapter 6: Getting Started
CHAPTER 6 you are using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS), plug the adapter cable into one of its output sockets. Keep in mind, Night Owl always recommends utilizing a surge protector to minimize the risk of damage caused to your DVR GETTING STARTED in the event of a power surge. -
Page 15: Startup Wizard
When your DVR is powered on it will display the Night Owl logo click the QR code to view our Night Owl HD video which shows how to add and while initializing. Scan or click the QR code to view our Startup configure your smart device for remote viewing. -
Page 16: Live View (All Channels)
Device ID: the value in the field should match the value in the parentheses on the 7. Recording: indicates when a camera is currently recording. right. These numbers verify which device you are currently viewing. 8. Multi-view: various layout options for viewing multiple channels at once. User: enter the User name you created in the Startup Wizard or User Menu. -
Page 17: Menu Screen
6.3.4 Menu Screen Access the main menu by right-clicking anywhere while in Live View and then selecting the menu icon. At the menus you will be able to access settings and parameters for all aspects of your DVR system. CHAPTER 7 MENUS AND SETTINGS 1. -
Page 18: General Menu
Chapter 7: Menus and Settings 7.1 General Menu The general menu will allow you to access display, network, and alarm settings for your DVR system. ADVANCED 7.1.1 Display a. Output: adjust the display resolution on your TV or monitor. Some menu screens will allow you to copy similar settings to multiple channels. Choose the channel you would like to copy information from in the first dropdown box (Copy), then select the channel you would like to copy the information to from the second dropdown box (To). -
Page 19: Privacy Zone
7.1.2 Network b. Privacy Zone: create or modify up to 4 privacy zones per channel. These zones will not be visible to the cameras in Live View or during any recording. a. Main: find network values and optimize connectivity based on ADVANCED your Internet connection. -
Page 20: Substream
Enable or Disable DDNS service to view your DVR from a computer. c. Email: Enable or Disable email alerts based on your alarm settings. Server: set to the NIGHTOWL server when using the Night Owl free domain name server. SSL: Enable or Disable to send encrypted email alerts. -
Page 21: Alarm
7.1.3 Alarm 7.2 Cameras Menu a. Motion: configure the motion alarm settings for your DVR system. Adjust or modify individual camera settings connected to your DVR. Channel: select the channel to configure motion alarm settings. 7.2.1 Settings Enable: activate motion alarms. Channel: select the channel you want to configure a camera for. -
Page 22: Record Menu (Playback)
7.3 Record Menu 5. Slow Forward: forwards the video at a slower speed. 6. Play: plays video starting at the indicator on the timeline. 7. Pause: pause the recorded video. From this menu you can enable recording, set video settings, and adjust 8. -
Page 23: Settings (Record)
7.3.3 Settings (Recordings) Motion Record: select this option to set the schedule for motion-activated recording. Once selected, highlight the boxes corresponding to the day and times that the DVR should record when motion is detected. By default, motion recording View or modify general recording settings for your DVR system. is always on. -
Page 24: Device Menu
StopBit: select the amount of extra data to send each time a direction is sent to the camera. The stopbit serves as a buffer between commands and should be 1 (by default) when utilizing Night Owl’s AHD PTZ camera. Parity: detects corrupt commands sent to and from the PTZ camera. This should generally be left Disabled. -
Page 25: Settings
7.5.2 Users a. Settings: basic system configuration. Date: manually set the date by left clicking on the calendar icon Create and modify user’s permissions. Time: manually set the time by left clicking inside the time field. Date Format: choose the display format for the date. You can select Month/Day/ Year, Year/Month/Day or Day/Month/Year. -
Page 26: Info
Keep in mind you can also scan the QR code on this screen using your Night Owl HD mobile application to quickly reconfigure your mobile device via our Owl Scan feature. -
Page 27: Advanced Menu
7.6 Advanced Menu 7.6.2 Events Configure additional settings related to maintenance, hard drive space, and Configure notification settings for other triggered events not related to motion upgrades. detection such as disk error, disk full or and/or video loss. 7.6.1 Maintain Adjust settings related to default user access and reboot schedules. -
Page 28: Auto Upgrade
7.6.3 Auto Upgrade Control settings for auto upgrades of the DVR software. CHAPTER 8 Auto Upgrade: Enable or Disable the auto upgrade feature. Firmware updates will be detected automatically when this feature is enabled. The default selection for REMOTE ACCESS the auto upgrade feature is enable. -
Page 29: Chapter 8: Remote Access
Chapter 8: Remote Access 8.3 Network Configuration This chapter will show you how to connect your DVR to the Internet. You will learn 8.3.1 Windows Operating Systems ® how to properly connect your DVR to your router/modem and setup port, Internet, and mobile configurations along DDNS registration. -
Page 30: Mac ® Operating System
For the following steps, use the information that you just wrote down. To access the network settings on your DVR, go to the General Menu, then to Network > Main and choose the Static option. 4. DNS1 and DNS2 fields are auto-populated in most cases, if they are not they need to be set as follows: DNS1: [Gateway] DNS2: 8.8.8.8. -
Page 31: Port Forwarding
For the following steps, use the information that you just wrote down. To access the network settings on your DVR, go to the General Menu, then to Network > Main and choose the Static option. 4. DNS1 and DNS2 fields are auto-populated in most cases, if they are not they need to be set as follows: DNS1: [Gateway] DNS2: 8.8.8.8. -
Page 32: Ddns Registration
5. You will need to enter a new port forwarding entry for each port that your DVR 8.3.4 DDNS Registration uses: Media Port (9000), Web Port (2049 or 2051). Repeat the steps below for each entry. This option allows you to set up a free website address that will point back to the DVR, regardless of whether or not the IP address changes. -
Page 33: Adding The Ddns To Your Dvr
8.3.5 Adding the DDNS to Your DVR After you have registered for a free domain name you will need to add that domain to your DVR. To do so you will need to access the DDNS settings. Go to the General menu and then to the Network settings and the DDNS section. -
Page 34: Chapter 9: Glossary
Chapter 9: Glossary DDNS: Dynamic Domain Naming System. Method for automatically updating hostnames, address, or other information like a URL on a given name server. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol that allows a server to automatically assign a device and IP address. FPS: Frames Per Second. -
Page 35: Chapter 10: Warranty
Product’s potential, ability or effectiveness to prevent, minimize, warranty period. or in any way affect personal or property damage or injury. Night Owl is not responsible for any personal damage, loss or theft related to the Product or to its use for any harm, whether physical or mental related thereto. -
Page 36: Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING F DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 11: Troubleshooting SUPPORT VIDEOS... - Page 37 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, you may be able to easily correct it yourself. The following table describes some common issues and their most likely solutions. Please refer to the table before calling technical support. Error Possible Causes Solutions Error Possible Causes...
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Page 38: Chapter 12: Customer Support
CHAPTER 12 CUSTOMER SUPPORT F DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 12: Customer Suppport SUPPORT VIDEOS... -
Page 39: Chapter 13: User Information
Chapter 12: Customer Support Before you return to the store, we might be able to save you a trip: ONLINE • www.NightOwlSP.com • 24/7 Product Support • How-To Videos CHAPTER 13 • Manuals • Firmware Updates, etc. USER INFORMATION EMAIL •... - Page 40 Chapter 13: User Information Be sure to write down all the important information below and place it in a secure location. General DVR Information Admin Password: ________________________________________________________ User Password: __________________________________________________________ Mac Address: ___________________________________________________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________________________ Internet Login Information Internal IP Address: ______________________________________________________ Public IP Address: _______________________________________________________ DDNS Name: ____________________________________________________________ DDNS UserID: __________________________________________________________...
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