Night Owl THD Series User manual

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

THD SERIES

SECURITY SYSTEMS

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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)

60 ft. Video/Power Cables

(1 cable per camera)

Power Splitter(s)

(1 per 4 cameras)

USB Mouse (x1)

6 ft. HDMI (x1)

DVR Power Adapter (x1) Camera Power Adapter(s)

(1 per 4 cameras)

6 ft. Ethernet (x1)

Safety Sticker (x3)

Mounting Hardware

Items Not Included

NOTE: Monitor is required

for initial setup.

RouterMonitor

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

accessories may not work properly.

DVR Rear View

Images used are for reference only. Your product may vary slightly. An 8 channel

model is displayed above.

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.

Product Overview

VIDEO IN USB HDMI VGAAUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

LAN 12V / 2A GROUND

POWER

ON / OFF

24 5 7 8

NOTE: Not all models have a

power switch on the DVR.

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.

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).

Power

Splitter

Camera Power

Adapter

(Surge

Protector Not

Included)

Connect the DVR power adapter

to the Power Input on the rear

of the DVR.

10 Plug the DVR power adapter into a

surge protector or Uninterruptible

Power Supply (UPS).

(Surge

Protector not

included)

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:

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.

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.

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!

Password Reset Instructions

Night Owl ﬁts right in with your mobile lifestyle by allowing you to remotely

monitor your home or business. Our free and exclusive Night Owl X App for iOS®

and Android™ phones and Night Owl X HD for iOS®and Android™ tablets are

available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

NOTE: To ensure the best customer experience make sure you download the correct app

for your device.

Night Owl X

For remote viewing on an

iOS®or Android™ phone,

make sure you download

Night Owl X.

Smartphones

For remote viewing on an

iOS®or Android™ tablet,

make sure you download

Night Owl X HD.

Tablets

Night Owl X HD

Night Owl X & Night Owl X HD Mobile Apps

Download and Install Application

Tablet:

Night Owl X HD

Smartphone:

Night Owl X

To conﬁrm your email address, click

the link in the conﬁrmation email from

“Night Owl ([email protected])”.

NOTE: Check your spam/junk inbox.

You MUST complete Step 3 before continuing! Go to your email,

open the Conﬁrmation email from Night Owl, and click the

“Conﬁrm Email” link. You MUST conﬁrm your email to use the app!

Using Night Owl X & Night Owl X HD

NOTE: Setup is the same for phone and tablet.

Create an account using an email

address for the username and a

password between 6–20 characters.

This account allows the user to login

to multiple Night Owl devices. Please

note, this is NOT the login info created

for the DVR, this login is unique to the

Night Owl X and Night Owl X HD Apps.

The DVR login should be stored on

page 5, step #2 of this QSG.

Download the appropriate app from the

App Store or Google Play Store and

install the application on your device.

NOTE: Use correct app

for compatibility.

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