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28 29AHD7 DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 6: Getting Started

Chapter 6: Getting Started

6.1 Startup Wizard

When your DVR is powered on it will display the Night Owl logo

while initializing. Scan or click the QR code to view our Startup

Wizard video which shows the quick and easy steps in detail.

After initialization, you will be prompted to use the Startup Wizard. Follow the on-

screen instructions to:

• Create a system user name and password.

• Connect your DVR to a router that is hard wired. Wireless router will not work.

• Follow the Startup Wizard instructions to add your DVR to your mobile device.

You can toggle the Startup Wizard from appearing

at each power cycle by checking off the tick box at

the welcome screen.

6.2 Night Owl HD Mobile App

The Night Owl HD mobile app lets you access your DVR remotely

with live viewing from your tablet or smartphone. Download our

free Night Owl HD application from the iTunes App or Google Play store! Scan or

click the QR code to view our Night Owl HD video which shows how to add and

conﬁgure your smart device for remote viewing.

Once you have downloaded Night Owl HD and connected your DVR to your router, you can

network your DVR by scanning the QR code which is located on the top of the DVR.

6.3 Displays and Icons

The following sections will describe the 3 main screens you will access for login,

playback, recording, and conﬁguration.

6.3.1 Login Screen

Any time you want to conﬁgure or adjust your system settings you will be required

to log in by entering your username and password. It’s important you save your

name and password in a safe location. You will need this information to access

the main menu.