Night Owl WNVR201 Series User manual

QUICK SETUP GUIDE
www.NightOwlSP.com
WNVR201 SERIES
Specifically
Designed for
Smart Phones
Specifically
Designed for
Tablets
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What’s in the Box
Monitor Router
Items Not Included
RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN
Wireless NVR Camera(s)
USB Mouse (x1)
Disclaimer: Images and Quantities may vary by model.
Important: For best results use all of the included Night Owl accessories.
Third party accessories may not work properly.
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
and Mounting Hardware
(1 for every 4 cameras)
Package Contents
6 ft. RJ-45 Cable
(Ethernet) (x1)
6 ft. HDMI
(x1)
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Wireless NVR Rear View
Audio Output – Allows for the connection of an amplified speaker.
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 – 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 – Used to connect the Wireless NVR to your modem/
router for remote viewing. Please note 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 – Allow for the connection of a USB mouse and/or a USB flash
drive. Connect the included USB mouse to assist in navigating the NVR’s
menu interface. Connect a USB flash drive to download video files from
the NVR for long term storage or sharing.
Power Input – Used to connect the included 12V DC power supply.
NVR Antenna Mount – for installation of two included NVR antennas.
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NOTE: The maximum number of cameras you can connect to your Wireless NVR
will be determined by the number of channels.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
GROUND
VGA HDMI LAN USB POWER
12V
ADC
BEF
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Product Overview
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Positioning Your Wireless NVR and Cameras
NVR
NVR
Your wireless IP cameras will reach up
to 300 ft. Therefore, proper placement
of the wireless NVR in your home will
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
inside the signal range of the WNVR.
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
Weak
Signal
Strong
Signal
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 chart below 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.
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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.
2
Plug one end of the included
Ethernet cable into the LAN port
on the back of the Wireless NVR.
4
Plug the other end of the
Ethernet cable into a port
on the back of your router.
5Plug the USB mouse into
the USB port on the back
of the NVR.
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HDMI
ETHERNET
HDMI
You may also connect using VGA (not included)
Router Not
Included
ETHERNET
NOTE: To view cameras, TV/Monitor must be
tuned to the same Input the HDMI is plugged into.
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Connect the Wireless NVR power
adapter to the Power Input on
the rear of the Wireless NVR.
NOTE: Power adapters will be
labeled as either NVR or Camera.
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Connect the included camera
antenna to the antenna mount
on the camera.
9
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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NOTE: 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
NOTE: Make sure NVR is in intended
location before testing cameras.
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On the Password Creation screen, please note the following:
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Admin Account Creation
By default, the username will be admin. It must
remain admin upon your initial account configuration.
NOTE: Password can be any alphanumeric combination
between 6 and 20 characters.
Recovery Email Address
Please ensure you provide a valid email address in
case you 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.
Write your
password here:
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 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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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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Night Owl X & Night Owl X HD Mobile Apps
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 HD
Night Owl X
For remote viewing on an
iOS®or Android™ phone,
make sure you download
Night Owl X.
Smart Phones
For remote viewing on an
iOS®or Android™ tablet,
make sure you download
Night Owl X HD.
Tablets
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Using Night Owl X
Download and Install Application
To confirm your email address,
click the link in the confirmation
email from “Night Owl
([e-mail]
) ”.
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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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Tablet:
Night Owl X HD
Smart Phone:
Night Owl X
NOTE: Account 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 Night Owl X
and Night Owl X HD. Please note,
this is NOT the login info created
for the NVR, this login is unique to
the Night Owl X and Night Owl X
HD apps. The NVR login should
be stored on page 7, step #2 of
this QSG.
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STOP: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!
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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 NVR will automatically be detected by the Night Owl X
software, making connecting easy! To use this preferred method, ensure your
Smart Device and NVR are both on the same network.
Connecting and Adding your Device
If your Smart Device and NVR are on the
same network, the Smart Auto Detection
will auto find your NVR. If this method
is not available, please use the QR Code
Setup from step 4B below.
4A
Smart Auto Detection
4B
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 NVR.
QR Code Setup
Ethernet Cable
WIFI
NOTE: When adding a new device, it may take 5–10 minutes before you
begin receiving notifications.
To begin adding a new device, first select the
yellow plus sign within the Device menu.
Adding a Device
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Using Night Owl X
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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).
Login to your App
On the Device Login screen, enter the login information for the NVR
(Remember, the NVR login and Night Owl X app login are different). The
NVR username is admin by default. If you are not the admin, login with your
username credentials.
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Using Night Owl X
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 the help section.
App Overview
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Access your Wireless NVR from any computer, anywhere!
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Using Night Owl X CMS Software
The Night Owl X Control Management Software (CMS) 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.
In the search bar, type “X CMS”.
Download the Night Owl X CMS software.
Once downloaded, select PC or Mac®.
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Night Owl X CMS Software
Device Manager
Add and configure
available NVRs and
cameras on your network.
Playback
View system recordings
and images and save them
directly to your PC or Mac®.
Live View
Viewing live video, controlling
PTZ functionality and setting
image parameters.
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Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera
1Power on the replacement camera
using the camera power adapter.
NOTE: This should be done locally
at the NVR to avoid interference
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.
NOTE: When pairing a Night Owl add-on camera, refer to “Add-on cameras
Quick Setup Guide”.
To pair a replacement camera to your NVR, please use the below steps:
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.
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B
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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
or after hearing the camera
beep, 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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B
B
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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.
8WooHoo! 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 or Night Owl X HD App 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.
5. Does my NVR have to be connected to a TV or monitor?
For initial setup, you will need to connect your NVR to a TV or monitor. After completing the
initial setup, your NVR does not need to be connected to a TV or monitor to view or capture
recordings. You can view your system using the Night Owl X CMS Software on a PC/Mac®or by
downloading the Night Owl X or Night Owl X HD apps on your Smart Device.
6. Why is the Night Owl X or Night Owl X HD app not accepting my password?
The Night Owl apps will require two passwords to configure: one password will be used to login
to the app itself and the second will be the admin password of your NVR. In order to add a
device to the app, you will need to enter the NVR’s admin password. Please refer to pages 7
and 12 of this QSG. Remember, when setting up your Night Owl X or Night Owl X HD app, you
must confirm your email by clicking the “Confirm Email” link sent by Night Owl upon initial
application configuration.
7. Why can’t I connect using the Night Owl X app, Night Owl X HD app or
Night Owl X CMS Software?
If you are having trouble connecting using our mobile app or client software, A) your Night
Owl system may not be connected to a router, B) the latest firmware or client software
may not be installed on your computer or mobile device or, C) the password may have been
entered incorrectly or, D) You may need to restart your NVR and try again.
FAQs
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FCC RADIATION NORM
FCC
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.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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