Night Owl CAM-PTZ18X-AHD7 User manual

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USER MANUAL
CAM-PTZ18X-AHD7
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Table of Contents
Camera Compatibility ..........................................4
FCC Warnings................................................5
Features of Night Owl’s PTZ Camera................................6
PTZ Camera Specifications ......................................8
Package Contents ............................................10
Factors to Consider Before Installation .............................11
Optimal Locations for Camera Installation ...........................12
How to Connect PTZ Camera to AHD DVR ...........................13
Mounting Your PTZ Camera .....................................14
Controlling Your PTZ Camera via Night Owl’s AHD DVR .................15
Controlling Your PTZ Camera via Night Owl HD Application...............16
Troubleshooting .............................................17
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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.
Thank you for choosing Night Owl Security Products!
All of our products are backed by a conditional warranty which covers all hardware
for 1 year from the date of purchase. Make the most of your warranty by creating
an account online. In addition to warranty and technical support benefits, you will
have access to our multitude of free instructional How-To-Videos. You can also view
our instructional videos by clicking the “How to Videos” tabs within your product’s
page on our website.
Night Owl’s AHD Series Camera Compatibility:
Your Night Owl PTZ camera is only compatible with Night Owl’s Analog HD DVR
Series and is preconfigured by default to be connected to Channel 1. Night Owl’s
Analog HD DVRs are compatible with most analog cameras (480-900TVL) and
Night Owl’s Analog HD (AHD) cameras. Please keep in mind cameras of similar
resolutions should be connected to the same channel block (top to bottom) on the
DVR. For example, a 900TVL camera will not display an image if it is connected
to the same channel block (top to bottom) as an AHD 720p camera Please refer to
the image below for additional reference:
Create an account at www.NightOwlSP.com!
Scan the QR Code to view our PTZ Camera’s Quick Setup Video.
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FCC Warnings
Test the camera locally before installing the camera permanently.

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Image Clarity
PTZ Camera delivers crisp and
clear 720p HD images during
the day or night.
Features of Night Owl’s
PTZ Camera:
Compatibility
Connects to Night Owl AHD
Series DVR’s only.
Quality
Extremely durable enclosure
offers an IP-66 weatherproof
rating which is more than will be
required for most applications.
Optical Focus
Night Owl’s PTZ camera offers
the ability to survey a wide
range of territory and optically
focus in 18 times to attain a
facial description of potentially
threatening individuals.
Control from Anywhere
Night Owl’s PTZ camera can be
controlled from anywhere via
your PC/MAC and / or Apple®/
Android™devices via our FREE
Night Owl HD app.
Night Vision
Not all thefts or vandalisms
occur during the day; Night
Owl has you covered as our PTZ
camera can view in complete
darkness up to 300 feet away.
Now you can secure your most
valuable treasures, day or night!
Auto Focus
The ability to record a theft or
vandalism in progress is a great
starting point, but your Night
Owl PTZ camera’s Auto Focus
feature allows you to clearly
determine crucial information to
provide to authorities.
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PTZ Camera Specifications
Sensor: 1/3 Sony CMOS
TVL of Resolution: 720p
Varifocal Lens: Yes
Lens mm: 3.6 to 108 mm
Auto Focus: Yes
Zoom: 18X Optical Zoom
Effective Pixels: 1.0 MP
Megapixels: 1280 x 720
IR Cut Filter: Yes
Backlight Compensation: Auto
Night Vision Distance: Up to 300 ft.
Length Of Included Cable: 100 feet (cable cannot be extended more than
100 feet because of PTZ functionality)
Type of Cable Run: BNC
AWG Rating of Cable: Power / Video / RS485
IP Rating: IP-66
Power Supply: DC 14V
Volts: 110 / 220
Operating Humidity: 0%-100%
Operating Temperature: -14° to 122°F
Camera Weight: 4.63 lbs.
Camera Dimensions: 5.9” x 5.9” x 9.6”
Signal: NTSC
Signal Noise Ratio: >52db
Maximum Pan: 360°
Maximum Tilt: 90°
PTZ Camera Specifications
Vandal-Proof Mounting Bracket
Analog HD Technology
(Requires Night Owl AHD DVR)
IR Cut Filter
Night Vision up to 300 ft.
Auto-Focus
18X Optical Zoom
720p Resolution
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Test the camera locally before installing the camera permanently.

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Package Contents
Please ensure your camera package contains all of the items listed below and you
have tested the PTZ camera locally before final installation:
1 x 720p AHD PTZ Camera 1 x 100 ft. of Easy Connect,
Power, Video, PTZ Cabling
4 x Mounting Hardware and Screws 1 x Camera Power Adapter
Scan the QR Code to view our PTZ Camera’s Quick Setup Video.
www.NightOwlSP.com/ahd-ptz-qsg
Factors to Consider
Before Installation
Test all connections locally to ensure the camera is fully functional prior to
permanent installation.
You should install the camera where there is the least amount of obstructions to
ensure you have optimal viewing at all times.
Only use the camera within the specified operating temperature to ensure camera
functionality.
Do not install the camera behind a window as it will cause a reflection that will
obscure objects on the other side of the glass. Also, the camera’s LED’s will also
reflect off the glass and shine into the lens which will result in a poor image.
The mounting surface must be sturdy enough to support at least four times the
camera’s total weight.
The location of the cable run can cause severe image quality issues if installed
over or next to electrical cabling (likely potential for interference which will cause
video degradation).
Each installation will be different, if the environment requires it you may have to
provide additional housing if the camera is installed in location/environment with
extreme weather conditions.
Do not disassemble the camera’s enclosure as doing so will void the camera’s
warranty.
Factors to Consider Before Installation
Test the camera locally before installing the camera permanently.

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Optimal Locations
for Camera Installation
We recommend utilizing Night Owl’s PTZ camera in locations such as:
Shopping Plazas/Malls Community Centers
Indoor Parking Garages Storage Facilities
Small and Large Businesses Outdoor Parking Lots
Warehouses Large Residences
Big Box Retailers Condominiums
How to Connect
PTZ Camera to AHD DVR
Test the camera locally before installing the camera permanently.
Connect the yellow BNC connector to Channel 1 on the DVR. (Default Channel)
Connect the green RS-485 connector to the RS-485 port on the posterior of the DVR.
Connect the red DC 14V to the included power adapter and wall outlet.
Camera
Video/Power Cable
To DVR
Channel 1 Install the camera on Channel 1 to utilize the pre-configured PTZ settings. Installing this
camera on a different channel will require manual configuration.
NOTE: Channel 2 must be an AHD camera (900
TVL standard analog cameras & below will not work
when PTZ camera is connected to Channel 1).
RS-485
RS-485
Images used are for reference only. Your product may slightly vary.
How to Connect PTZ Camera to DVR

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Mounting Your PTZ Camera
Night Owl recommends utilizing the installation screws that were included in
your package to mount your PTZ camera. Please ensure the location where you
will be installing the PTZ camera can support the weight of the camera and is
clear of obstructions that may limit your camera’s view.
Controlling your PTZ Camera via Night Owl’s AHD DVR
Controlling Your PTZ Camera
Via Night Owl’s AHD DVR
The PTZ Controls Section will look like the image below and will allow you to
control your PTZ camera.
Channel: Allows you to select the channel that has the PTZ camera connected.
By default, the channel should be set to channel one. You will only be required to
connect to a different channel if you are connecting more than one PTZ camera
on the DVR.
Speed: Allows you to set the speed at which the PTZ camera will Pan and Tilt.
Zoom: Allows you to optically zoom in / out to view details of the image in greater
detail. The – sign will zoom out and the + sign will zoom in.
Focus: Allows you to adjust the focus. Keep in mind this PTZ camera is equipped
with Night Owl’s auto focus feature. In most cases you will not need to adjust this
field.
Iris: has no function when utilized with this PTZ camera.
Preset Arrow: Allows you to set cruise presets in which the camera will go to a pre-
determined location and maintain that view for the seconds specified.
NOTE: You must install the
larger screws on the top portion
and the smaller screws on
the bottom portion of the PTZ
camera’s mounting bracket.
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Controlling Your PTZ Camera
Via Night Owl HD Application
Click on the PTZ icon to open the PTZ Controls:
Navigation Arrows: Allows you to control your
PTZ camera in the direction of the arrow you
are selecting.
Zoom + : Allows you to zoom in.
Zoom – : Allows you to zoom out.
Focus In: Allows you to focus in.
Focus Out: Allows you to focus out.
Preset: Allows you to configure the PTZ
camera’s preset settings.
PTZ Speed: Allows you to adjust the speed
your PTZ camera moves.
Visual layout will differ when being accessed via a tablet
but the functionality will remain the same.
Troubleshooting
Keep in mind that Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ cameras require protocol configuration to
allow the control of the PTZ camera via the DVR and / or remotely from anywhere
in the world. Please ensure the settings below are the same as the settings within
your DVR in order to control your camera from your DVR and / or remotely via our
FREE Night Owl HD app.
Follow these simple steps in order to access the PTZ menu:
1. Click on the Main Menu icon.
2. You may be prompted to login by entering your username and password if you
have the password feature enabled.
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3. Once you have accessed the main menu, select the “Device” menu.
4. Lastly, select the “PTZ” menu.
Channel: Channel 1 (unless you are connecting more than one PTZ camera)
Protocol: PELCO-D
Baud Rate: 9600
Databit: 8
Stopbit: 1
By default, you’re settings in the PTZ menu of your AHD series DVR should match
the settings in the above image in order to control your PTZ camera.
Once the protocol configuration has been completed, you will be able to control
the camera directly from your DVR by left clicking on the PTZ icon to open the
PTZ Controls Section. The PTZ icon is located on the quick access bar which will
be displayed when you right click the mouse anywhere on screen.

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