Night Owl WNVR SERIES User manual

QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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WNVR SERIES

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What’s in the Box
Monitor Router
Items Not Included
RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WA N
Wireless NVR Camera(s)
USB Mouse (x1)
Disclaimer: Images and Quantities may vary by model.
Safety Stickers
Mounting Hardware
Wireless NVR Power
Adapter (x1)
9 ft. Camera
Power Adapter(s)
NVR Antenna (x2)
Camera Antenna
(1 per camera)
9 ft. Wi-Fi Extender
Antenna (1 for
every 4 cameras)
Package Contents
6 ft. RJ-45 Cable
(Ethernet) (x1)
6 ft. HDMI
(x1)

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Wireless NVR Specifications
Audio Output – allows for the connection of an amplified speaker.
VGA Output – VGA output allows for a video connection. If the TV/Monitor
does not have an HDMI input but does have a VGA input, connect the VGA
cable from the VGA output port on the NVR to the VGA input port on your
TV/Monitor. (VGA cable not included)
HDMI Output – HDMI output allows for a video connection. If the TV/Monitor
has an HDMI input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on
the NVR to the HDMI input port on your TV/Monitor.
RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – The RJ-45 port will be used to connect the Wireless
NVR to your modem/router for remote viewing. Please note that your Wireless
NVR comes with built-in Wi-Fi for the cameras to transmit to the NVR.
However, you will need to manually connect the NVR to your modem/router
to remotely view on a smart device or PC/Mac®.
USB Ports – USB ports allow for the connection of a USB mouse and/or a
USB flash drive. You will connect the included USB mouse to assist you in
navigating the NVR’s menu interface. You will connect a USB flash drive
to download video files from the NVR for long term storage or sharing.
Power Input – Power input is used to connect the included 12V DC
power supply.
NVR Antenna Mount – for installation of two included NVR antennas.
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Rear View
The maximum number of cameras you can connect to your Wireless NVR will be determined by
the number of channels.
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VGA HDMI LAN USB POWER
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Positioning Your Wireless NVR and Cameras
NVR
NVR
Your wireless IP cameras will reach up
to 300 ft. wirelessly. Therefore, proper
placement of the wireless NVR in your
home will help ensure you achieve
maximum coverage.
Placing the wireless NVR centrally in
your home, will help make certain that
no matter where you mount your cameras,
they will be able to wirelessly connect.
POSITIONING YOUR WIRELESS NVR
Incorrect Placement
Correct Placement

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Strength of Transmission Signal
Concrete Wall
Brick Wall
Glass with
Metal
Dry Wall
Wood Door
Glass Window
Mirror
Cinderblock
Strong
Weak
When your wireless signal is transmitted through various materials, such
as walls and windows, the signal strength is affected. Though the NVR
and wireless camera may be very close in proximity, you could still notice
high signal interference if the signal passes through certain obstacles. For
instance, if the signal passes through a concrete wall it will be severely
weakened. Please reference the below chart to see which obstacles highly
affect your signal and which do not.
How Obstacles Affect Your Signal Strength
Your Wireless NVR must be powered on
using the NVR power adapter. Similarly,
each wireless camera must be powered
with a camera power adapter. Though
these cameras wirelessly transmit video
to the NVR, they are not battery powered,
and must therefore be powered via the
included adapters. Each camera within
your system will come equipped with its’
own camera power adapter.
Powering the NVR and Wireless Cameras
NOTE: If your setup requires the signal to be transmitted through an obstacle that
severely weakens it, you can use the 9 ft. Wi-Fi Extender Antenna included with
your system. The Extender Antenna can be used to bypass the obstacle weakening
the signal. Simply replace the white Camera Antenna with the Extender Antenna
and then mount the Extender Antenna on the opposing side of the obstacle.

The Camera and NVR
power adapters will be
appropriately labeled.
Connecting Your System
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Connect the two included antennas
to your wireless NVR. This will
ensure you achieve the maximum
wireless range for transmission
from your wireless cameras.
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Plug the other end of the
HDMI cable into the back
of your TV or monitor.
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Plug one end of the included
HDMI cable into the HDMI port
on the back of the Wireless NVR.
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Plug one end of the included
Ethernet cable into the LAN port
on the back of the Wireless NVR.
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Plug the other end of the
Ethernet cable into a port
on the back of your router.
5Ensure you are using the
correct power adapter when
setting up your system.
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HDMI
ETHERNET
HDMI
You may also connect using VGA (not included)
Router Not
Included
ETHERNET

Connect the Wireless NVR power
adapter to the Power Input on
the rear of the Wireless NVR.
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Connect the included camera
antenna to the antenna mount
on the camera.
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Plug the Wireless NVR power
adapter into a surge protector or
Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS). (surge protector and
UPS not included)
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To ensure all cameras are working
properly, please test them locally
before installing them.
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Each camera comes equipped
with its’ own camera power
adapter. Connect the female
power cable coming from the
camera to the male power end
of the camera power adapter.
Next, plug the camera power
adapter into a wall outlet.
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You should see each camera appear on your TV/Monitor. You may now
proceed to install your Wireless NVR cameras in the desired location.
Surge
Protector not
included

On the ‘Password Creation’ screen, please note the following:
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Write your
password here:
Admin Account Creation
By default, the username will be ‘admin’. It must
remain ‘admin’ upon your initial account configuration.
Recovery Email Address
Please ensure you provide a valid email address in
case your ever forget your account information.
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 Wireless NVR and to
remotely view on a Smart Device.
Important… Please Read
1When you power on the Wireless
NVR you will be prompted with
the following screen. Please follow
the instructions to complete the
Startup Wizard.
Startup Wizard
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Booting Up for the First Time

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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.
So, if you would like to detect motion for the front door to your home,
place the camera to the side of the entrance.
The infrared sensor
works best for
‘side to side’
movement across
the cameras field
of view as opposed
to movement
directly to or away
from the camera
When you reach the ‘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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This is the last screen you will
see when you have successfully
completed the Startup Wizard.
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NOTE: For additional configuration of your Wireless NVR, please refer to the
owner’s manual located on our support page at www.NightOwlSP.com.

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Using Night Owl X
Download and Install Application
Download Night Owl X from the
App Store or Google Play Store
and install the application on
your device.
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Create an account by entering an
email address for your username
and entering a password that is
between 6–20 characters long.
2
Click the link in the email
that was sent to you after
you created your account to
confirm your email address.
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To begin adding a new device, first select the
yellow plus sign within the Device menu.
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If your Smart Device and Wireless NVR are on the
same network, the Smart Auto Detection will
auto find your Wireless NVR. If this method is
not available, please use the QR Code Setup.
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To use the QR Code Setup, select Setup device
by QR Code and hover your Smart Device
camera lens over the QR Code located on the
top of your Wireless NVR.
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A device can be added to the Night Owl X App by using the application’s
Smart Auto Detection or through a QR Code Setup. With Smart Auto
Detection, your Wireless NVR will automatically be detected by the Night
Owl X software, therefore making connecting easy! To use this preferred
method, ensure that your Smart Device and Wireless NVR are both on
the same network.
Adding Device and Login
Ethernet Cable
WIFI

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Using Night Owl X
The password will be the same password you created during
the Startup Wizard and should be stored in your QSG.
Please note: this is the password of your Wireless NVR, NOT
the password used to login to the Night Owl X App. You must
key the Wireless NVR password verbatim to add it to the app.
admin is case sensitive
(all lowercase).
You will now be required to enter the login
information for your Wireless NVR to add it. The
Wireless NVR username is admin by default.
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Notifications
Manage custom
Push Notifications.
Live View
Displays real-time
footage of your
system
Playback
View recordings &
images and save them
to your phone’s album.
Settings
Display connected devices,
change view layout, view
favorites, manage accounts
and access help section.
App Overview

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Using Night Owl X CMS Software
Key Features
Remotely view live video from your NVR.
Stream live audio from individual cameras.
Remotely playback recordings.
Save recordings and images directly to your PC/Mac®.
Add multiple NVR/DVRs to the software and view
cameras from separate systems simultaneously.
Access your Wireless NVR
from any computer, anywhere!

Night Owl X CMS Software
The Night Owl X CMS Software allows you to view your Night Owl
Security system remotely from a PC or Mac®. Additionally, you can
playback recorded video, save video and images directly to your
PC or Mac®, configure numerous settings such as channel names
and set record preferences.
To download the CMS Software:
Go to www.NightOwlSP.com
Click on the Support tab
Enter your model number in the search bar
Select either the PC or Mac®version of the
software and download
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Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera
1Power on the replacement camera
using the camera power adapter.
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Go to the Camera Menu and
Select the Add Camera tab on
the left side of the menu.
The top portion of the screen
will list cameras that have been
found but not yet paired.
The bottom portion of the screen
will show all cameras that are
currently paired to the NVR.
2With the NVR connected to a
TV/monitor, right click on your
mouse and navigate to the Main
Menu using the options bar.
By default, each camera within your Wireless NVR kit comes pre-paired to the
Wireless NVR. Additionally, your wireless NVR has its own built-in Wi-Fi for
secure, uninterrupted, video transmission and recording. Pairing allows for the
wireless transmission coming from the camera to be detected by the Wireless
NVR. However, if you have a camera that needs to be replaced while under
warranty, the replacement camera will similarly need to be paired to the NVR.
To pair a replacement camera to your NVR, please use the below steps:
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4Next, you will need to reset the
replacement camera. To do so, press
and hold the reset button until you
hear a beep, indicating the camera
has begun the reset process.
NOTE: The reset process may take
up to 3 minutes.
6Within the Wireless Add screen, the
“Number of Cameras Connected”
signifies those cameras that are
already paired to the Wireless NVR
and will not immediately reflect
this new camera.
NOTE: You cannot exceed the
number of Wireless NVR channels
you have. If you have a 4 channel
system, the maximum number of
cameras you can have paired is 4.
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After 3 minutes have passed,
click on Wireless Add located on
the Add Camera screen. Your NVR
will now search for new cameras.
NOTE: The replacement camera
will not appear in the bottom
screen with all other paired
cameras until the NVR finishes
the process of finding and pairing
the new camera.
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Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera
7If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will
appear in a vacant video field once paired.
8Congratulations! Your replacement camera has now been paired to the
Wireless NVR using the Wireless NVR’s built-in Wi-Fi.

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Additional Support
1. Does my wireless NVR have to be connected to the Internet to work?
No, your wireless NVR does not have to be connected to the Internet to
work. You can view live feed and recordings by connecting it to a TV/Monitor
via HDMI or VGA.
2. Will I be able to view my system while away from home?
In order to view your wireless system remotely, your NVR will need to be
manually connected to a modem/router via the included Ethernet cable.
You can view your system via the FREE Night Owl X App or by utilizing the
FREE CMS software on a PC/Mac®.
3. How do the cameras transmit video to the NVR?
Our wireless NVRs have built-in Wi-Fi for communicating with the cameras.
Each camera comes paired to the wireless NVR by default, so your initial
setup should be hassle free.
4. Are my cameras weatherproof?
Yes, your cameras are weatherproof and will endure minimal moisture and
dirt/debris. However, Night Owl strongly recommends placing all outdoor
cameras under an eave or awning to help shield them from overexposure
to the elements, which could reduce your camera’s lifespan.
FAQs
1. Please visit www.NightOwlSP.com
2. Click the Support tab
3. Enter your product’s model number
in the search bar
4. Access the support material needed
For system manuals, troubleshooting
guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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