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TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC RADIATION NORM: ................................................................................................................................................. 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS: ................................................................................................................................................... 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: .........................................................................................................................................
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User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual PACKAGE CONTENTS: Your new Security Camera and DVR Kit will ship with the following items.
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 1: DVR FEATURES Other Features： • • • • • • H.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING HARD DISK DRIVE If you have purchased a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with pre-installed Hard Disk Drive (HDD), please skip to Chapter 3. Opening DVRs with pre-installed HDD will void the warranty. To install Hard Disk Drive to the DVR, please follow the instruction below: 1. Remove the 8 case screws located on the back and two sides of the DVR.
User’s Manual 2. Locate the SATA Power and Data cables in your DVR. 3. Connect the SATA Power and Data cable to the back of your Hard Disk Drive(s). 4. Mount the Hard Disk(s) to your DVR using the included mounting screws. 5. Place the DVR cover back onto the DVR. 6. Use the 8 case screws removed from step 1 to mount the DVR Case to the DVR. WARNING: The DVR case must be secured to the DVR using all 5 mounting screws. Operating the DVR without the cover is extremely dangerous.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 3: LAYOUT 3.1 Front Panel (Please refer to actual product for detail) 3 6 13 Item Buttons / Indicators 1 HDD indicator 2 IR Receiver 3 Power indicator 4 MENU/ESC 5 5 7 8 9 Marks HDD 11 10 4 12 Functions When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is being used.
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User’s Manual 3.3 Remote Control The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface.
User’s Manual 3.4 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 Top USB MOUSE port on back panel of the system. NOTE: Only the bottom USB port on the back panel is designed for data backup to a USB flash drive. Do not connect a USB flash drive to the top USB port on the rear panel. 2.
User’s Manual Chapter 4: DVR/Camera installation 4.1 Connecting the DVR to a TV or Monitor Using the supplied BNC to RCA connector 1. Connect the BNC to RCA connector to the back of the DVR labeled Video Output (refer to Chapter 3.2, Rear Panel Picture) 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an open RCA VIDEO input on your TV or Monitor 3. Select the appropriate video input on your TV or Monitor to view the DVR NOTE: Your DVR must be powered on so you can view on your TV or Monitor. 4.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 5: DVR START UP 5.1 System Initialization After connecting the power adapter and turning on the power, the system will boot-up and start initializing. 5.2 Main Interface After initialization, the main interface will load. When there are video inputs, the interface will display live images from the cameras.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 6: DVR MENU AND OPTIONS Mouse Only When using the mouse, use the Sub-Menu to access several system options, including the Main Menu. To open the Sub-Menu: Right-click anywhere onscreen to open Sub-Menu. Select one of the following options: 1. MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu 2. Lock: Password protect access to menu and options 3. View Options: Change between different viewing options 4. PTZ: Opens the PTZ control menu 5.
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User’s Manual 6.2 Main Menu Right-click the mouse, a pop-up menu will be displayed on the screen. Click “MAIN MENU” button on the pop-up menu to enter into Main Menu. You can also use the Menu button on the front panel to open the Main Menu. When using the front panel buttons, use the FWD and REW button to move in the menu, and use the SEL button to select the icon. Use the ESC button to return to previous window.
User’s Manual 6.2.1.2 Motion To configure the Motion Detection function of the DVR, click “MAIN” “Recording Functions” “Motion” to enter the Motion Detect Setup window. Channel: Choose the channel you would like to configure to have specific motion detection function. Motion Detection: Enable or Disable Motion Detection of the selected channel. Sensitivity: Choose the level of sensitivity of motion detection. 1 is the least sensitive.
User’s Manual Click the “Alarm Config” button to configure the alarm settings in detail. MD Alarm: Set action when motion is triggered. I/O Alarm: Set action when external alarm is triggered. HDD Loss: Set action when HDD is operating irregularly. HDD Space: Set this to trigger the alarm(s) when the “HDD Overwrite” option is disabled and the HDD is full. Video Loss: Set this to trigger the alarm when any of the camera signal is distorted or loss.
User’s Manual NOTE: The system is compatible with most major brands of USB flash drives, with capacities from 256 MB to 4 GB. To backup recorded data: 1. Connect an empty USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the back panel of the system. 2. Open the Search menu and search for recorded data on the system. 3. Click FILE LIST. 4. Select the files you want to backup and click the "BAK" box next to the file name, select multiple files if desired.
User’s Manual 6.2.3 Network Setup – Intranet (Internal Access) To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu NETWORK to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. If your DVR is connected to a router of your local network (intranet), then you can setup the NETWORK Setup section of the DVR to view the image your DVR is recording remotely using computers connected within your network. Important Note: You will not be able to access your DVR if your DVR is connected behind two or more routers.
User’s Manual 6.2.4 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected Directly to Modem) To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu NETWORK to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. If you would like to access your DVR while you are outside of your home, please follow the instructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup page of your DVR Important Note: If you are using a DSL modem, the modem must be set to “bridge mode”.
User’s Manual STATIC IP 1. Select STATIC as the network TYPE. 2. Leave Media Port at 9000 3. Setup WEB Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs block inbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers so if the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose a different port number) 4. Enter the IP Address that you have reserved at the beginning of this section into this field to be the unique address of your DVR in your local network. 5. NETMASK: It is recommended to leave the Subnet mask as the default 255.255.255.0. 6.
User’s Manual 1. Access the configuration page of your router or Firewall. 2. Reserve an IP Address in your router or firewall that is not used by other computers or devices connected to your internal network. 3. Make sure your router is configured properly for computer or devices outside of your local network to access your DVR through your router. To do so, please use the following method(s): NAT (Network Address Translation), Port Forwarding, DMZ (De-Military Zone), DDNS (Dynamic DNS).
User’s Manual 3. On the next page that opens, click on the “Default Guide” link. port forwarding instructions for your router. This will take you to the 4. When you access the DVR from a remote computer, you also need to use a different address in the Internet Explorer browser window. Instead of entering the IP address of the DVR, you need to enter the public IP address of the router that the DVR Is attached to. You can get this address by going to www.myipaddress.
User’s Manual more information on how to set up DDNS, refer to the How to setup DDNS in the supplied user manual. Note: If you are still confused call our technical support team at 1-866-390-1303 for assistance. Accessing the DVR through Internet Explorer Browser (IE): Once the network settings on the DVR match the settings of your router, and you have forwarded the ports needed by the DVR (for remote access over the internet), you need to modify your browser controls.
User’s Manual Access Custom Security Level Select the “Security” tab Select “Custom Level…” 3. Enabling all Active X Controls On this page scroll down to the ActiveX Controls and Plug Ins, and set all to either PROMPT or ENABLED. To connect to the DVR from a remote computer, you would then open an Internet Explorer browser window and enter the Internet IP of your router that you received by going to www.myipaddress.com.
User’s Manual 6.2.6 Mobile Setup If you would like to allow your DVR to be accessible by a Mobile device, Click “MAIN MENU” “Network” “Mobile” to open the “MOBILE” menu. USER NAME: is the user name to enter when logging into the DVR. USER PASSWORD: is the password to enter when logging into the DVR. Server port: Mobile monitoring port. Setting range is between 1024 and 65535. Please note that the server port number must not equal to network menu’s “PORT” setting. 6.2.
User’s Manual 5. Click the “Setting” button to enter the Setting menu. 6. User name: same as the user name setup in DVR under section 6.2.6. Password: same as the password setup in DVR under section 6.2.6. Server address: Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR. Port: Same as the Server Port you set in the DVR under section 6.2.6. Notes: Enter the user defined DVR name (if configured). Click ”OK” to save the settings and to access your DVR remotely.
User’s Manual 6. Click “Continue” and wait for the program to install. 7. Once the installation is complete, go to the Applications folder and select the “Asee” program, and click “Open” to display the software interface. Click the “Setup” button to open the “Setting” screen. IP：Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR. Port：Same as the Server Port you set in the DVR under section 6.2.6. User Name: same as the user name setup in DVR under section 6.2.6.
User’s Manual 7. You will now be watching a live streaming video of your security camera on your iPhone®. Enjoy! When accessing from a mobile phone with Blackberry® phones, follow these procedures: Note: To prevent flickering screen when connecting to your DVR, please make sure the firmware on your mobile phone is the latest version. Please visit your mobile phone manufacturer’s website for further details. 1. 2. 3. 4. Download and install the “Blackberry Desktop Manager” on your PC.
User’s Manual 7. Follow the installation process and click “Finish” at the end to finish the installation. Using the Software: Prior to running the software, please make sure you have edited the Application permission of the “ASee” application by going to “Settings” -> “Options” -> “Applications”, then highlight the “ASee” application and select “Edit Permissions” in the drop down menu. Make sure Connections, Interactions, and User Data are set to “Allow”. 1.
User’s Manual 3. Select the “Setup” options and enter the information of the DVR you want to connect in Settings. Name: Enter the Name of this group of settings. Address：Enter the Public IP or DDNS address of your DVR. Port：Same as the Server Port you set in the DVR under section 6.2.6. User ID: same as the user name setup in DVR under section 6.2.6. Password：same as the password setup in DVR under section 6.2.6. 4. Select the Network Type supported by your phone. 5. 6.
User’s Manual 7. Highlight one record and click the trackball/trackpad to open the History pop up menu. When “Open” is selected, system will directly be connected to the DVR. 8. When selecting “Edit” option, system will allow you to edit the record. 9. When selecting “Delete” option, the history record will be deleted. 10. When viewing in live view mode, click “Next Channels/Group” icon to switch channels, and then choose the channel you want to display. 11.
User’s Manual 14. Click “Close button to exit the program. When accessing from a mobile phone with Android® phones, follow these procedures: 1. Download the Android software from our website (www.nightowlsp.com/support.htm), decompress and store the downloaded software in an easy to remember location. 2. Copy the downloaded “Asee.pak” to your phone. 3. Make sure your mobile is connected to a network and can download software/files. 4. Goto “All Program” and select the “Market” icon. 5.
User’s Manual 7. Follow up the installation steps to install the software. 8. Goto “All Programs” and select “ApkInstaller”. 9. Locate the “ASee.apk” on the included CD and copy to your phone. 10. Select and install the software to your phone.
User’s Manual 11. Goto “All Programs” and select the “ASee” icon. 12. The “ASee” main interface will be displayed. 1 Channel Select 2 Pan/Tilt Control 3 Zoom+/- 4 Focus+ - 5 Iris +/- 6 Play/Pause, Snapshot, Settings, Next Channel Group and help. 13. Click the Settings icon to open the “Settings” menu. Enter the device information for the DVR that you would like to connect to: Address: Enter the IP address of the DVR Port: Enter the Mobile Port Number of the DVR under section 6.2.
User’s Manual 6.2.8 E-Mail Setup There is also an option for the DVR to send an e-mail to a specific mails box when the alarm is triggered. To enable this option, follow these steps: Click the “EMAIL SETUP” button under Network. Set the e-mail account information of your mail server. Please contact your Network Administrator for details and configuration settings. 6.2.9 Camera 6.2.9.1 Camera Setup There is also an option for the DVR to send an e-mail to a specific mails box when the alarm is triggered.
User’s Manual 6.2.9.2 PTZ To configure the PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) function, click “Main Menu” “Camera” “PTZ”. The cameras that come with the kit do not support PTZ function, please refer to the user’s manual of your PTZ cameras for proper settings. Please note the channel settings must match the settings of the PTZ camera. 6.2.10 System 6.2.10.
User’s Manual 6.2.10.2 Password Click “Main Menu” “System” “Password”. This option allows you to set the user permissions and password of up to 7 users. . The password supports up to 6 characters. Click “APPLY” to save the settings. NOTE: Please write down your passwords and store in a safe location. 6.2.10.3 Language Click “Main Menu” “System” “Language” to setup the default system language. 6.2.10.
User’s Manual 6.2.10.5 Video Click “Main Menu” “System” “Advanced” “Video” to setup Video and Audio output options such as resolution and format. You can also preset a channel display sequence or rearrange the position and number of each input channel. 6.2.10.6 System Maintenance Click “Main Menu” “System” “Advanced” “Maintain” to access the SYSTEM MAINTENANCE page of your DVR.
User’s Manual 6.5 PTZ Control 6.5.1 Cruise Setup Open PTZ setting menu if you want to setup cruise function (system default: on), and set up cruise channel, cruise points etc. 1 1. Channel Select: Select the channel of the installed PTZ camera. 2. PTZ direction control: Control PTZ moving direction. 3. Zoom, Focus and Iris Control: control direction, zoom, focus and iris of PTZ. 4. Presetting PTZ positionsUse this to pre-set several spots of the PTZ camera for quick access.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 7: NET-VIEWER PROGRAM Open Internet Explorer and enter the IP Address or DDNS address of your DVR. A pop-up will ask you to install an ActiveX (plug-in) to your computer. Please confirm the download and install the software. Reminder: If the ActiveX (plug-in) is not downloaded successfully, please check if your browser’s safety level or firewall setting is set properly (as stated above). Please also make sure all of the setup of your modem or router is setup properly. 7.
User’s Manual 7.2 Main Interface of Net-viewer 1 2 3 7.2.1 Menu column Menu column includes “Live”, “Playback”, “Remote Setting”, “Local Setting” and “Logout”. 7.2.1.1 Live After Logging-in to system, system will enter into Live display. You can enable/disable showing certain cameras, control the volume, or control the movement of PTZ cameras if you have such cameras installed. 7.2.1.2 Playback This option allows you to playback recordings remotely. 1. Select the day, channel and type and click search.
User’s Manual 7.2.1.3. Remote Setting Clicking “Remote Setting” opens this sub menu, option in this menu includes “Record”, “Network”, “Camera”, and “System”. Record Open sub menu “Record” to access the same “Record” settings that you would see on the firmware menus of the DVR. Network Open sub menu “Network” to access the same “Network” settings that you would see on the firmware menus of the DVR.
User’s Manual 7.2.2 Play Control 1. On / Off Live display : Clicking this button opens and closes Live display. : Capture Screen image and save to PC. 2. Capture 3. Recording : Operate DVR recording remotely 4. Channel display : These icons stand for Single Channel display, Quad Channel display, 3x3 Channel display and 4x4 Channel display, and full screen respectively. 5. Volume control : Click or slide the control bar to adjust sound volume. 7.2.3 PTZ Control 1 1.
User’s Manual 7.2.5 Multi Player File format 1. If you would like to play any recorded file using video players that supports .avi format, first, copy or backup file to your PC. 2. Use the AVI Generator software included in the driver CD and install AVI Generator to your computer. 3. Open the AVI Generator installed on your computer, click Open to find/select the backup file, and then click “Open”. Note: the file type you have selected should be *.264 format. 4.
User’s Manual WARRANTY NIGHT OWL, LLC (“Night Owl”) provides the following warranty to the original retail purchaser only (the “Purchaser”) with respect to this product (the “Product”): For a period of one (1) year after the date of sale, the Product shall be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship. In the event that the Product is defective, the Purchaser must return the Product at Purchaser’s cost (no CODs) to the address below, with the original proof of purchase receipt.
User’s Manual salespeople, retailers, dealers or distributors to the contrary are not authorized by Night Owl, and do not affect this provision of this warranty. Returns under this Warranty In order to obtain service, please make sure that you have registered your product on-line no later than thirty (30) days after purchase at www.NightOwlSP.com in the warranty registration section or in any other matter described in the instructions.
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