Night Owl H2THD User manual

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What’s in the Box

Package Contents

DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images and quantities may vary depending on

your model number. While these may vary, this QSG will address the setup and initial conﬁguration

of your DVR and cameras.

DVR Camera(s)

(x4)

IP Camera(s)

(x2)

Mounting

Template

60 ft. Video/Power Cables

(1 cable per camera)

Power Splitter(s)

(1 per 4 cameras)

USB Mouse (x1)

Metal Base

(1 per IP camera)

6 ft. HDMI

(x1)

DVR Power

Adapter

(x1)

Camera Power

Adapter(s)

(1 per 4 cameras)

IP Camera

micro USB cable(s)

(1 per IP camera)

USB

Power Supply

(1 per IP camera)

6 ft. Ethernet

(x1)

Safety Sticker (x3)

Mounting Hardware

Items Not Included

NOTE: Monitor is required

for initial setup.

Router

RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN

Monitor

IMPORTANT: For best results, use all the included Night Owl accessories. Third-party

accessories may not work properly.

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DVR Rear View

Sync – Press and release to sync the DVR with the wireless cameras.

Video Inputs – Allows for the connection of BNC cameras.

USB Ports – Allows for the connections of a USB mouse and/or a USB ﬂash drive.

You will connect the included USB mouse to assist you in navigating the DVRs menu

interface. You will connect a USB ﬂash drive to download video ﬁles from the DVR

and save them to your USB ﬂash drive.

HDMI Output – Allows for the video connection. If the TV/Monitor has an HDMI

input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the DVR to the HDMI

input port on your TV/Monitor. NOTE: Preferred method.

VGA Output – Allows for the video connection. If the TV/Monitor has a VGA input,

connect the VGA cable from the VGA output port on the DVR to the VGA input port

on your TV/Monitor. (VGA Cable not included)

Audio Inputs & Outputs – Allows for the connection of an audio-enabled camera

or self-powered microphone and an external speaker to the DVR. (Audio enabled

camera, microphone and speaker not included)

RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – Used to connect the DVR to your router/modem via the

included Ethernet cable.

Power Input – Used to connect the included 12V DC power supply.

Power Switch – Use this switch to power ON/OFF the DVR. Make sure the power

switch is in the ON position before attempting to use the DVR.

Antennas – Connection for the included antennas.

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

A 4 channel model is displayed above.

Product Overview

WIRED /SYNC

1010

5 6 8

NOTE: Not all models have a

power switch on the DVR.

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WIRED /SYNC

WIRED /

SYNC

HDMI HDMI

USB

Connecting Your System

NOTE: Monitor is required for initial setup. To

view cameras, TV/Monitor must be tuned to

the same Input the HDMI is plugged into.

(Router Not

Included)

ETHERNET

Plug the other end of the

Ethernet cable into a numbered

port on the back of the router.

STOP: BEFORE installing, test

each camera locally to conﬁrm they

function properly.

DISCLAIMER: Camera/cable quantities may vary.

ETHERNET

Plug included HDMI cable into

the HDMI port on the back of

the DVR.

1Plug the other end of the HDMI

cable into the back of the TV

or Monitor.

Plug the USB mouse into the USB

port on the back of the DVR.

3Plug the included Ethernet cable

into the LAN port on the back of

the DVR.

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WIRED /SYNC

NOTE: Make sure you twist and lock BNC connectors.

NOTE: Some systems will beep upon booting up.

Connect the BNC connector of the

video/power cable labeled TO DVR

ONLY to an open video input on

the DVR.

FROM Camera TO Camera

Connect the ends of the cable

attached to the camera to the

ends of a video/power cable

labeled TO CAMERA ONLY.

NOTE: Audio enabled cameras will have

a white RCA connector to transmit audio

signal (Optional).

Connect the red female power

leads of the video/power cables

to the male power splitter ends.

Power Cable

Connectors

Power Splitter

Connectors NOTE: Power adapters are labeled TO CAMERA

ONLY and TO DVR ONLY.

NOTE: Check that the UPS or surge protector

is switched ON.

Connect the power splitter to the

camera power adapter and plug the

adapter into a surge protector or

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

Connect the DVR power adapter

to the Power Input on the rear

of the DVR.

5Plug the DVR power adapter into a

surge protector or Uninterruptible

Power Supply (UPS).

(Surge

Protector Not

included)

Power

splitter

Camera Power

Adapter

Surge Protector

(Not included)

Connecting Your Wired Cameras

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Connecting Your Wireless Indoor IP Cameras

You MUST test the Wireless Indoor IP Cameras locally before

mounting. (DO NOT MOUNT OUTDOORS. SERIOUSLY!)

Plug the camera(s) in next to the DVR to make sure video is

transmitted. The camera(s) are already in pairing mode.

Insert the small end of the micro USB cable into the camera and the other

end into the USB power supply.

Plug the power supply into a socket or a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

micro USB Cable

USB Power Supply

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Be patient as the camera(s) power up. It may take a couple of minutes. Enjoy

a refreshing beverage while you wait.

Once the camera(s) are powered up, video will be transmitted to the DVR.

Easily move the camera from

location to location. Just plug it

in and let it do what it does best.

The magnetic base makes

mounting simple.

NOTE: If you see the camera(s) live view, you can move the camera(s) to the mounting

location(s). If you no longer see the live view after moving the camera(s) to their

mounting location, the camera may be too far from the DVR.

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Recovery Email Address

Please ensure you provide a valid email address

in case your ever forget your account information.

NOTE: You MUST enter a VALID email address. If you

don’t, you will have to call Tech Support to reset your

password, and that just seems like a waste of time.

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 DVR and to remotely

view on a Smart Device.

Important… Please Read

Startup Wizard

Admin Account Creation

By default, the username will be admin. It must

remain admin upon your initial account conﬁguration.

However, you may add additional users at a later time.

NOTE: Password can be any alphanumeric combination

between 6 and 20 characters.

1When you power on the DVR

you will be prompted with the

following screen. Please follow

the instructions to complete the

Startup Wizard.

Booting Up for the First Time

On the Password Creation screen, please note the following:

Write your

password here:

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At this stage of the Startup Wizard, you will be instructed on adjusting

the camera sensitivity and setting the Motion Detection Area. Having

your cameras in their ﬁnal position will be key.

To detect motion for the front door to your home, place the camera to

the side of the entrance.

NOTE: Need more help conﬁguring your DVR? Please refer to the owner’s manual located

on the support page at www.NightOwlSP.com.

This is the last screen you will

see when you have successfully

completed the Startup Wizard.

NOTE: If your camera

has an infrared sensor,

it works best for ‘side to

side’ movement across

the camera’s ﬁeld of

view as opposed to

directly to or away from

the camera.

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.

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You must conﬁrm your password

by entering it a second time.

Click “OK” to save the changes.

Did you forget your password?

Right click the mouse to bring

up the system menu. Select

the login screen. Click on the

“Forget Password” button.

A reset code will be sent to the email address entered during account setup.

Log into your email to retrieve the reset password code.

Open the email from “resetcode” and locate the six-digit code.

Return to your system and

enter the six-digit code into

the “Secure Code” ﬁeld.

Then, click “OK” to continue.

Once you’ve entered the Secure

Code, you will be prompted to

create a new password.

NOTE: Make sure you enter a VALID email address. This process is way better

than waiting on hold to talk to a support rep. Seriously!

NOTE: Please check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see the email in your inbox.

NOTE: This may take a few minutes. Be patient! Maybe grab a quick snack?

Password Reset Instructions

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