Night owl NCR10 User Manual

USER MANUAL

NVR10 SERIES

4/8 CHANNEL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: FCC WARNINGS .............................................................

Chapter 2: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6

Chapter 3: SPECIFICATIONS 8

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3.1. System Requirements

3.2. Package Contents

3.2.1. NVR Diagram

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3.2.2. Camera Diagram

3.2.3. Mouse and Remote Diagrams

Chapter 4: CAMERA INSTALLATION

4.1. Video/Power

4.2. Mounting

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Chapter 5: NVR INSTALLATION

5.1. Connecting to TV

5.2. Power

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Chapter 6: GETTING STARTED

6.1. Startup Wizard

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6.2. Night Owl HD Mobile App

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6.3. Displays and Icons

6.3.1. Login Screen

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6.3.2. Live View (All Channels)

6.3.3. Live View (Single Channel)

6.3.4. Menu Screen

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Chapter 7: MENUS AND SETTINGS

7.1. General Menu

7.1.1. Display

a. Output

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b. Privacy Zone

7.1.2. Network

a. Main

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b. Substream

c. Email

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d. Email Schedule

e. DDNS

7.1.3. Alarm

a. Motion

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7.2. Cameras Menu

7.2.1. Settings

7.3. Record Menu

7.3.1. General

7.3.2. Events

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7.3.3. Settings

a. Basic

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b. Record Schedule

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c. Mainstream

7.4. Device Menu

7.4.1. HDD

7.4.2. PTZ

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7.5. System Menu

7.5.1. General

a. Settings

b. DST

c. NTP

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7.5.3. Info

7.5.4. Log

7.6. Advanced Menu

7.6.1. Maintain

7.6.2. Events

7.6.3. Auto Upgrade

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Chapter 8: REMOTE ACCESS

8.1. System Requirements

8.2. Setup

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8.3. Network Configuration

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8.3.1. Windows

Operating System

8.3.2. Mac® Operating System

8.3.3. Port Forwarding

8.3.4. DDNS Registration

8.3.5. Adding the DDNS to Your NVR

8.3.6. Internet Viewing

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Chapter 9: GLOSSARY

Chapter 10: WARRANTY

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Chapter 11: TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter 12: CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Chapter 13: USER INFORMATION

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CHAPTER 1:

FCC WARNINGS

FCC

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.

FCC Compliance Statement

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

frequency interference in residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not

installed or used accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged

to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

CAUTION!

The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes

or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the part responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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CHAPTER 2:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the provided power adapter.

Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than

the specified voltage.

• Never insert metal into the NVR case or its openings.

Inserting metal into the NVR case may cause electric shock.

• Do not operate in wet or dusty areas.

Avoid placing the NVR in areas such as a damp basement or dusty

attic.

• Do not expose the NVR to rain or use near water.

If the NVR accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact technical

support immediately.

• Keep product surfaces clean and dry.

To clean the outside case of the NVR, use a lightly dampened cloth.

Do not use cleaning solutions or solvents.

• Do not install near any heat sources.

Do not install the NVR near any heat sources such as stoves, heat

registers, radiators, or electronics (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

• Unplug the NVR when moving it.

Make sure that the NVR is unplugged before you move it. When

moving this device, be sure to handle it with care.

• Make sure there is good air circulation around the NVR.

This NVR uses an internal hard drive, which generates heat during

operation for video storage. Do not block vents on the NVR, as these

vents reduce the generated heat while the system is running. Place

this product in well-ventilated area.

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• Do not attempt to remove the top cover.

If you observe any abnormal operation, unplug the NVR immediately

and contact technical support. Do not attempt to open the NVR to

diagnose the cause of the problem.

• Handle the NVR carefully.

If you drop the NVR on any hard surface, it may damage the device.

If the NVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact

an authorized dealer for repair.

• It is recommended to use your NVR with an uninterruptable power

supply (UPS).

Connecting your NVR and cameras to a UPS allows continuous

operation even during power outages. The run-time duration will

depend on the rating of the UPS used.

You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you

remove the cover of the NVR.

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CHAPTER 3:

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. System Requirements

Please be sure that the mobile device you will use with your NVR

complies with the following specifications:

Android 4.0 or later

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iOS 4.3 or later

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3.2. Package Contents

1 x HD NVR

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Indoor/Outdoor Cameras*

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Bundles of Camera Cables*

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Mounting Hardware and Screws*

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HDMI Cable

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1 x RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet)

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1 x Wireless Mouse

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1 x Remote Control (Includes Batteries)

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1 x Software CD

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1 x Quick Setup Guide

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1 x DC 15V/4A NVR Power Adapter

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3 x Night Owl Security Stickers

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*Cameras, additional cables, power adapters and

splitters only included in certain security kits. Check

the product packaging for detailed kit contents.

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3.2.1. NVR Diagrams

1080p NVR

FRONT VIEW

RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port

Video Inputs

RJ-45 Port

Audio Output

VGA Output

USB 3.0 Port USB Ports

HDMI Output Power

Alarm Ports

On/Off Switch

REAR VIEW

Images used are for reference only. Your product may slightly vary.

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SPECIFICATIONS

3.2.2. Camera Diagram

1080p Resolution

Wide Angle HD Lens

Infrared (IR) LEDs

Base

Video/Power Cables

CAMERA

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3.2.3. Mouse and Remote Diagram

Scroll Wheel

Left/Select Button Right/Menu Button

DPI

Left/Select: choose a field or button on screen.

Right/Menu: when in Live View click to display the bottom menu bar.

When in a menu window, right click to exit the menu.

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MOUSE

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SPECIFICATIONS

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REM-NVR

Select

Quad View

Play

Rewind

Record

All

ALL

AUDIO/

SEARCH

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MENU

SEL

MUTE

Menu

Up

Down Mute

Fast Forward

Stopped Pause

Battery Compartment

REMOTE

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CHAPTER 4:

CAMERA INSTALLATION

4.1. Video/Power

1. Locate an included 60 foot PoE camera cable.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the connector attached to the

camera.

Ethernet IP Camera

3. Plug the other end into a Video Input port on the back panel of

the NVR.

NVR

4. Repeat for each camera, noting the channel number each camera

is plugged into.

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CAMERA INSTALLATION

*Cameras, additional cables, power adapters and splitters

only included in certain security kits. Check the product

packaging for detailed kit contents.

Make sure all cameras are working prior to mounting by

connecting them as described in the section above.

Once all cameras are confirmed to be fully operational,

you can run the cables and mount the cameras at their

final locations.

4.2. Mounting the Cameras

1. Locate a camera and choose a location where you would like to

mount the camera.

2. Indicate screw positions by marking three holes on the surface

where you plan to mount the camera, using the holes in the camera

base as a guide.

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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.

5. Line up the camera base holes with the screw anchors. Holding

the base in place, insert screws and tighten until secure.

6. Once the base is screwed in place, make sure that the camera is

securely mounted by placing gentle pressure on the mount.

7. Adjust the camera housing to point in the direction of the area you

would like to monitor.

Don’t feel like installing the system yourself?

Let InstallerNet™ do the work for you.

Contact us at 1-800-806-5513 or visit us at

www.NightOwlSP.com.

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CHAPTER 5:

NVR INSTALLATION

5.1. Connecting to a TV (via HDMI)

1. Locate the included HDMI cable.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI port on the back of the NVR.

NVR

3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available HDMI input on

your TV or monitor.

Monitor

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NVR INSTALLATION

4. Select the appropriate video input channel on your TV or monitor

to view the NVR.

5.2. Power

1. Locate the labeled NVR power adapter; the camera power adapter

and NVR power adapter should never be interchanged.

NVR Power Adapter

2. Plug the included power adapter cable into the back of the NVR.

NVR

3. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into an available

wall outlet. If you are using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS),

plug the adapter cable into one of its output sockets.

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Plug into outlet

If your TV does not have an HDMI port, you will need to

purchase a VGA or a BNC-to-RCA video cable.

For a VGA connection, attach one end of the VGA cable

to the DVR VGA port and the other end to your TV VGA

port.

For a BNC-to-RCA connection, attach the yellow RCA

video connector of the cable to a yellow Video Input

port on your TV. The opposite BNC video connector on

the cable should then connect to the Video Out (V-OUT)

port on the back of the DVR.

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CHAPTER 6:

GETTING STARTED

6.1. Startup Wizard

When your NVR is powered on it will display the Night Owl logo while

initializing.

After initialization, you will be prompted to use the Startup Wizard. Follow

the on-screen instructions to:

create a system user name and password

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connect your NVR to the internet

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add your device to the Night Owl mobile app for viewing

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6.2. Night Owl HD Mobile App

The Night Owl HD mobile app lets you access your NVR remotely with

live viewing from your tablet or smartphone. Download our free app at

the App or Play store!

For more information about the Night Owl HD app please visit us at

www.NightOwlSP.com and download the manual.

6.3. Displays and Icons

The following sections will describe the 3 main screens you will access

for login, playback and recording, and configuration.

6.3.1. Login Screen

You can toggle the Startup Wizard from appearing at

each power cycle by checking off the tick box at the

welcome screen.

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Any time you want to configure or adjust your system settings you will

be required to log in. If you do not remember the User name and

Password you created, please contact Customer Support.

Device ID: the value in the field should match the value in the

parentheses on the right. These numbers verify which device you

are looking at.

User: enter the User name you created in the Startup Wizard or

User Menu.

Password: enter the Password you created in the Startup Wizard

or User Menu. If the password is incorrect you will be prompted

to try again.

6.3.2. Live View (All Channels)

Live View is the default screen you will see when viewing all channels

on your NVR. Right-click anywhere on-screen to bring up the icon

menu to change viewing options or access the main menu. Rearrange

the channel order by dragging individual channels to other locations in

on-screen layout.

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