Night Owl Eagle Eye-154500 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC RADIATION NORM:.................................................................................................................................................3
PACKAGE CONTENTS:..................................................................................................................................................4
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:............................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY INSTRUCTION:.................................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES........................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT.....................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 FRONT PANEL (PLEASE REFER TO ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL) ............................................................................... 7
2.2 REAR PANEL (PLEASE SEE ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL) .......................................................................................... 8
2.3 TOP PANEL (PLEASE SEE ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR DETAIL) ............................................................................................ 9
2.4 REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................10
2.4 MOUSE OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3: DVR/CAMERA INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................12
3.1 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY...........................................................................................................................12
3.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERAS ....................................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP.......................................................................................................................................13
4.1 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION............................................................................................................................................13
4.2 MAIN INTERFACE .....................................................................................................................................................13
4.3 RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 VIDEO PLAYBACK /BACKUP .....................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 5: SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATIONS.....................................................................................................16
5.1 SETTINGS MENUS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................16
5.2 SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................................17
5.3 RECORD .................................................................................................................................................................18
5.4 CAMERA .................................................................................................................................................................19
5.5 NETWORK SETUP –INTRANET (INTERNAL ACCESS)................................................................................................... 20
5.6 NETWORK SETUP –GLOBAL ACCESS (CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO MODEM) ................................................................23
5.7 NETWORK SETUP –GLOBAL ACCESS (CONNECTED THROUGH ROUTER OR FIREWALL)............................................... 26
5.8 ALARM....................................................................................................................................................................30
5.9 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.10 SAVE ....................................................................................................................................................................32
CHAPTER 6: REMOTE ACCESS VIA INTERNET........................................................................................................33
6.1 LOG-IN TO WEB APPLICATION MANAGER .................................................................................................................33
6.2 REMOTE CONFIGURATION OF DVR .......................................................................................................................... 34
6.2.1 Server Tab.....................................................................................................................................................34
6.2.2 Channel Tab ..................................................................................................................................................35

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6.2.3 Serial Tab ......................................................................................................................................................35
6.2.4 Alarm Tab ......................................................................................................................................................36
6.2.5 User Tab........................................................................................................................................................36
6.2.6 Device Tab ....................................................................................................................................................37
6.2.7 State Tab .......................................................................................................................................................37
6.3 REMOTE VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................................................38
6.4 REMOTE LOG VIEW .................................................................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 7: REMOTE ACCESS VIA MOBILE PHONE..............................................................................................40
7.1 WINDOWS®MOBILE PHONE .....................................................................................................................................40
7.2 SYMBIAN®S60 VERSION 3MOBILE PHONE............................................................................................................... 41
7.2 IPHONE®.................................................................................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 8: PAN TILT ZOOM......................................................................................................................................44
8.1 HARDWARE CONTROLLED PTZ ................................................................................................................................44
8.2 WEB CONTROLLED PTZ ..........................................................................................................................................45
CHAPTER 9: SPECIFICATION S ..................................................................................................................................46

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FCC RADIATION NORM:
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of Federal Communications 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 in 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 to.
CAUTION!
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Your new Security Camera and DVR Kit will ship with the following items.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please be sure the computer that you install the included software with complies with the following
specifications:
- IBM PCs or 100% Compatibles
- Windows®XP, Vista, 7
- Internet Explorer 7 or Newer Web Browser Software
- CD-ROM Drive (for software installation)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION:
1. Use proper power source.
Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than specified voltage
(100-240V AC).
2. Never insert any metal into the DVR or any openings.
Putting metal into the DVR case can cause danger of electric shock.
3. Do not operate in wet or dusty area.
Avoid places like a damp basement or dusty hallway.
4. Do not expose this product to rain or use near water.
If this product accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact technical support immediately.
5. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
To clean the outside case of the DVR, use a lightly dampened cloth (no solvents). Do not
use any cleaning solutions or cleaner.
6. Provide proper ventilation.
Use in well ventilated area to avoid overheating of the device.
7. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
If any abnormal operation is observed, unplug it immediately and contact technical support.
8. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
Warning: You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you remove the cover of the
DVR.
9. Handle DVR box carefully.
If you accidentally drop your DVR on any hard surface, it may cause a malfunction. If the
DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an authorized dealer for repair
or exchange.
10.Recommended to use with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
Connecting your DVR and cameras to a UPS allows continue operation even during power
outages. The duration of power out usage time depends on types of UPS used.
11.Make sure there is good air circulation around the unit.
This DVR system uses a hard drive for video storage, which generates heat during
operation. Do not block air holes/vents (bottom, upper, sides and back) of the DVR that
reduce the generated heat while the system is running. Install or place this product in a well
ventilated area.

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CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES
Other Features：
•H.264 compression
•Real time recording on 4 channels
•USB Backup to flash drive
•Security Certified Hard Drive pre-installed
•Easy control with USB mouse
•Instant viewing using Windows®Mobile™, Symbian®S60 Version 3 and iPhone®
•Internet Remote Functions*: View, Search & Playback, Backup and Setup
•Email alerts with JPEG attachment
•Microsoft Windows®2000, XP, Vista, and 7 compatible

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CHAPTER 2: LAYOUT
2.1 Front Panel (Please refer to actual product for detail)
Item Buttons /
Indicators Marks Functions
1 Single / Quad Press this button to switch between displaying one camera at a
time or displaying all 4 cameras at the same time
2 CH1 CH1 Press to display the signal from Channel 1 on full screen
3 CH2 CH2 Press to display the signal from Channel 2 on full screen
4 CH3 CH3 Press to display the signal from Channel 3 on full screen
5 CH4 CH4 Press to display the signal from Channel 4 on full screen
6 Menu MENU Press to open the on screen menu
7 Escape ESC Press to exit the current menu
8 Record Start /
Stop REC Press to start recording, press again to stop
9 Backup BACKUP Press this button to open the Back up option menu to select which
file to back.
10 Play / Pause / Press this button to open the file search menu to select a specific
file to play. Press this button to pause playback while the DVR is
playing recorded video.
11 Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ Press this to open the Pan Tilt Zoom window to control the camera
if you have purchased Pan Tilt Zoom enabled camera separately.
12 Power Indicator This LED lights up when device is powered on
13 HDD Indicator This LED lights up when HDD can not be written to.
14 NAVIGATION  Press to Navigate through menus and make selections
15 OK/Enter Press to make a selection when you are navigating through option
menus or any on screen display menu
16 Inferred Sensor Remote Control input sensor.
Note: USB Port for data back is located on the right side of the screen.

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2.2 Rear Panel (Please see actual product for detail)
Item Physical ports Connection method
1Video inputs Connect CH1-4 ( BNC interface)
2 Video output Connect monitor output ( BNC interface)
3Audio input 1 Channel (RCA interface)
4Audio output Connect signal output (RCA interface)
5RS-485/Sensor/Alarm RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
6Ethernet Port Connect intranet, internet (RJ45 interface)
7 USB Mouse Port Connect the included USB Mouse to this Port
8Power Port Connect power supply
9 Main Power Switch Switch to turn unit On/Off
RS485/Sensor/Alarm port functions (from right to left):
Pin 1-4: Alarm Inputs for connecting to external sensors
Pin 5-6: Ground Outputs
Pin 7-8: Alarm Outputs for connecting to external alarm
Pin 9-12: RS-422 pins for connecting PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) enabled cameras

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2.3 Top Panel (Please see actual product for detail)
The buttons located on the top side of your DVR is for controlling the LCD display. For details of
each buttons’ function, please refer to the table below
Item Buttons Function
1Power Press to turn the screen On/Off. Pressing this button will
not stop recording if your DVR is running.
2 MENU/ENTER Press to open the LCD control menu, or use this button to
make a selection in the LCD control menu.
3LEFT/- Press to move left or down in the LCD control menu. Press
to decrease the value of the selected option.
4RIGHT/+ Press to move right or up in the LCD control menu. Press to
increase the value of the selected option.
5AUTO/ESC Press to exit the current LCD control menu.

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2.4 Remote Control
The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface.
To use the remote control:
STANDBY Put DVR into Standby mode
Alarm Reset Stops the alarm by clearing the alarm input
and output status.
REC Press to start or stop recording
0-9, 10+ Numeric buttons for entering digits in different
options.
DEL Press to delete an entered number or setting
Menu Opens Main Menu
ESC Press to exit menus / options
Press to switch between displaying all 4
channels at the same time or display one
channel in full screen mode.
PTZ Press to open the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) window
 Navigation Buttons for scrolling through menus
ENTER Press to confirm selection
+ ☼- Press to adjust the brightness of the selected
channel.
+ - Press to adjust the contrast of the selected
channel.
Rewind
/ Play / Pause
■Stop
Fast Forward
Play Video Frame by Frame
FN Display all 4 channels simultaneously

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2.4 Mouse Operation
You can use a mouse instead of the front panel buttons or remote control to navigate the
operation of your DVR
The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus.
To use a mouse with the system:
1. Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on the back panel of the system.
NOTE: Only the back panel USB port. The USB Port on the side of your DVR is
designed for data backup to a USB flash drive. Do not connect a USB flash drive to the
USB port on the back panel.
2. Use the mouse buttons to perform the following:
a. Left-Button: Click to select a menu option; during live viewing in split-screen,
double-click on a channel to view the selected channel in full-screen; double-click
the channel again to return to split-screen view
b. Right-Button: Click to open the Sub-Menu
3. Scroll-Wheel: Scroll down to view a selected channel on full screen. Scroll up to view
all 4 channels at the same time.

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CHAPTER 3: DVR/CAMERA INSTALLATION
3.1 Connecting the Power Supply
1. Plug the provided power supply into the back of the DVR labeled “DC12V”
2. Plug the other end of the power Adapter into any 110V outlet within your home or business.
NOTE: Connecting your DVR and Cameras power source into a UPS or battery backup system will
provide you recorded coverage after power failures. Time depends on type of UPS used.
NOTE: Ensure the cable is pushed all the way into the power supply. Otherwise the DVR will not
power on!!
3.2 Connecting the Cameras
NOTE: Prior to mounting the cameras to their desired destination, please ensure all 4 cameras are
working. Perform these steps near the DVR. Once all 8 cameras are up and running, then you can
lay the cables and mount the cameras to their desired location.
1. Each camera comes with 60ft. of cable per camera. Using one cable per camera plug each
camera into the 60ft cable. Ensure that you are plugging the cameras in the ends of the
cables that are labeled “To Cameras Only”
2. Plug the other end of the cables into the back of the DVR labeled CH1, CH2, CH3, and
CH4.
a. Ensure all cables are secured and on snug and you are using the connectors labeled
“To DVR Only”
3. Connect the provided power splitters to the jacks labeled “To DVR Only” and plug the power
splitters into the Camera Power Adapters.
4. Connect the other end of the Camera Power Adapters to the 110V outlet or UPS.

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CHAPTER 4: DVR START UP
4.1 System Initialization
After connecting the power adapter and turning on the power, the system will start the
initialization process. Once initialization is complete, you will be prompted to enter the
password. The default Administrator password for full access of the DVR is “888888”, and the
default password for the “user” account for limited access is “666666”. Enter the Administrator
password to adjust the setting of the DVR.
4.2 Main Interface
The Onscreen Displays
Use the system’s graphical onscreen display to navigate through menus and configure options
and settings.
When press the Menu or ESC button on the front panel or on the remote, the status bar will show
on screen. The status bar shows the current status of your DVR. If any alarm is triggered on any
of the camera, the yellow squares on the left of the status bar will turn into red. The status bar also
indicate the HDD status, Network status, and system date and time.
After initialization, the main interface will load. When there are
video inputs, the interface will display live images from the
cameras. In the main interface, if you use the mouse to
double-click the live image of any channel, the image will be
maximized to full screen, by double-clicking again, the display
will return to quad mode displaying all cameras; clicking the
right button of the mouse, will load the Pop-up Menu; by
clicking the left button of the mouse to select options; when
clicking any area outside the menu, you will close the Pop-up
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Operation Menu
In live view mode, right clicking on the mouse or press the Menu button on the front panel or
remote will bring up the Main Menu.
Settings: Opens the options/settings menu.
Record: Starts manual recording.
Play/Search/Backup: Opens the Search, Playback, and Backup record menu for
searching for a specific file to play or backup.
PTZ: Open the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) window for controlling PTZ supported cameras.
Alarm Clear: Press to turn off the sounding alarm or clear all alarm status to “not
activated”.
Full Screen: Press to view the selected channel in full screen.
Quad View: Press to view all 4 channel simultaneously.
Screen Adjust: Press to adjust the position of the display in case the display is off set
with the monitor screen.
4.3 Recording
Your DVR is shipped “ready for use”. Once you have connected all cameras and powered
up your system, you can immediately start performing manual recording. Click the button
to open the Manual Record windows.
Select the channel that you would like to start recording immediately and then click “OK”.
The round dot on the upper right hand corner of each camera’s viewing will turn gray. When the
dot is in blue, that channel is not recording and is ready for use. Green means that particular
channel is in Motion detection triggered recording, and red means the channel is in alarm
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4.4 Video Playback / Backup
Once videos have been recorded, you can play the recorded video. Press the button
to open the “Playback, Search, Backup” window.
To search for a recording for a specific time, please specify the date of the file that you are
searching for at the top of the window, check the particular channel that you are looking for, then
click “Search”. All available recording will be shown on screen. Use the mouse to pick the start
time and stop time. Click the “Play” button to playback the selected recording, or click “Backup”
to store the file into a USB Flash Drive.
NOTE: The USB Flash Drive or back storage device must be connected to the DVR before the
“Backup” button can be clicked.

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CHAPTER 5: SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATIONS
5.1 Settings Menus Overview
Log View
Upgrade
Format HDD
HDD Capacity
Firmware Version
Software Version
Software
Release Date
MAIN MENU
Language
Video Standard
Record Resolution
VGA Setting
Time Format
Time Setting
Password Setting
Video Channel
Record Schedule
Video Quality
Record Frame Rate
Record Source
OSD Setting
Camera Channel
PTZ Protocol
PTZ Baud Rate
PTZ ID
Color Setting
Motion Detection
Mosaic
A
larm Input Channel
Alarm Input Type
Event Handling
Alarm Setting
SYSTEM
RECORD
CAMERA
ALARM
MAINTENANCE
NETWORK
Save
Save & Exit
Exit Without
Restore Defaults
Lock Screen

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5.2 System
BASIC OPTIONS
Language Change this option to change the language of your DVR’s system and
menus.
Video Standard Change this option to set the video output between NTSC or PAL system.
Record Resolution This option is not changeable for this particular model. Only CIF
(352x240) for NTSC and (352x288) for PAL format is supported.
VGA Setting Change the VGA output resolution.
Time Format Select between 12 Hours or 24 Hours (military) clock system.
Time Setting Select this option to adjust the date and time of the DVR. Note: all
recording shall be stopped before adjusting this.
Password Setting Select this option to adjust the Administrator and User Password.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Authority Manage Select this option to change the type of “tasks” the User Account is allowed
to access.

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5.3 Record
BASIC OPTIONS
Video Channel Select they channel number for which you would like to configure. Select
“ALL” to change all 4 channels simultaneously.
Record Schedule Select this option to set the scheduled recording time and mode
No Record: The DVR will not record during this selected
time frame.
Common Record: The DVR will start recording during this
selected time frame.
Move and Alarm Record: The DVR will start recording
when motion is detected or when an alarm is triggered
during this selected time frame.
Move Record: The DVR will start recording when motion
is detected during this selected time frame.
Common Record: The DVR will start recording when an
alarm is triggered during this selected time frame.
NOTE: All settings in this screen will need to be “Saved” when exiting the setup menu before it will
take effect.
Record Quality Select the quality of recorded files. The options are Best (768Kbps), High
(640Kbps), Mid (512Kbps), Low (384Kbps) or User define.
Record Frame Rate Change this option to record at the frame rate of 30fps, 15fps, 7fps, 3fps,
1fps or user define.
Record Source You can choose between recording with video only or record video with
audio if you have an audio supported camera.
OSD Settings Choose whether to display the Camera Name, Time Stamp, or none on the
on screen display.
ADVANCED SETTINGS (Click button at the lower right hand corner to access)
Sub Code If you would like to access your DVR via a mobile device, setting this option
allow you to limit the frame rate and bit rate on data transmission when
bandwidth is limited.