HC20X SERIES QUICK SETUP GUIDE Home & Business SECURITY SYSTEMS
What’s in the Box Package Contents DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images and quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this Quick Setup Guide will address the setup and initial configuration of your Hybrid DVR and cameras. Hybrid DVR (x1) Hybrid DVR Antenna (x2) Wired Camera(s) Wireless Camera(s) 60 ft. Video/Power Cables (1 cable per wired camera) Power Splitter(s) (1 per 4 wired cameras) 6 ft.
Product Overview 4 Hybrid DVR Rear View 9 1 2 3 7 5 6 8 9 Images used are for reference only. Your product may vary slightly depending on your model number. 1 Video Inputs – Allows for the connection of BNC wired cameras. Wireless cameras connect to the DVR’s built-in Wi-Fi. 2 HDMI Output – Allows for the video connection. If the TV/Monitor has an HDMI input, connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI output port on the DVR to the HDMI input port on your TV/Monitor. NOTE: Preferred method.
Connecting Your System HDMI NOTE: Monitor is required for initial setup. To view cameras, TV/Monitor must be tuned to the same Input the HDMI is plugged into. 1 Plug included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the DVR. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the back of the TV or Monitor. ETHERNET USB 3 2 Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the DVR. 4 Plug the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR.
Connecting Your Wired Cameras FROM Camera TO Camera NOTE: Audio enabled cameras will have a white RCA connector to transmit audio signal (Optional). 6 Connect the ends of the cable attached to the camera to the ends of a video/power cable labeled TO CAMERA ONLY. NOTE: Make sure you twist and lock BNC connectors. 7 Connect the BNC connector of the video/power cable labeled TO DVR ONLY to an open video input on the DVR.
Connecting Your Wireless Cameras DISCLAIMER: Not all Hybrid kits come with wireless cameras. If you have purchased wireless cameras as add-ons, please use the pairing guide included with the cameras for connectivity. 1 Connect the included camera antenna to the antenna mount on your wireless camera. NOTE: Each wireless camera comes with 1 antenna and mount. 2 To verify your wireless camera is working, please ensure it appears on your TV/Monitor before mounting.
Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera By default, each wireless camera within your DVR kit comes pre-paired to the DVR. Additionally, your DVR has its own built-in Wi-Fi for secure, uninterrupted video transmission and recording. Pairing allows for the wireless transmission coming from the wireless camera to be detected by the DVR. However, if you have a wireless camera that needs to be replaced while under warranty, the replacement camera will similarly need to be paired to the DVR.
Pairing a Replacement Wireless Camera 3 Next, 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 button location may vary by model. The reset process may take up to 3 minutes. PWR SET 4 After 3 minutes have passed or after hearing the camera beep, click on the + icon on an available wireless channel within the Live View feed.
5 Select Next from the menu to search for available wireless cameras to pair. 6 The DVR will now locate your new wireless camera and begin the pairing process. NOTE: It may take up to 3 minutes for the camera to pair. 7 If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will appear in a vacant video field once paired. WooHoo! Your replacement camera has now been paired to the DVR using the DVR’s built in Wi-Fi.
Positioning Your DVR and Cameras Each wired camera within this Hybrid kit is hardwired to the DVR. However, each wireless camera is paired using the DVR’s built-in Wi-Fi. Due to wireless signal limitations, placing your DVR centrally for wireless connectivity is key. Incorrect Placement Correct Placement DVR DVR How Obstacles Affect Your Signal Strength Obstructions affect the signal strength differently.
Booting Up for the First Time Startup Wizard 1 When you power on the DVR you will be prompted with the following screen. Please follow the instructions to complete the Startup Wizard. Important… Please Read 2 On the Password Creation screen, please note the following: Admin Account Creation By default, the username will be admin. It must remain admin upon your initial account configuration. However, you may add additional users at a later time.
Booting Up for the First Time 3 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. NOTE: If your camera has an infrared sensor, it works best for ‘side to side’ movement across the camera’s field of view as opposed to directly to or away from the camera.
Creating Additional Users within the DVR The admin of the DVR has more privileges than standard users. When configuring your system for remote viewing, we strongly recommend not giving more than one (1) Smart Device admin access. Up to three (3) users can remotely view the DVR simultaneously. If there are multiple users who will be viewing the DVR on their Smart Device, we encourage the admin to create additional users at the DVR level.
Using Night Owl Connect Download and Install Application 1 Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and install the application on your device. NOTE: Setup is the same for Smartphone and Tablet. 2 Create an account using an email address for the username and a password between 6–20 characters. 3 After completing the account setup and verification process, sign into the app and tap the “+” symbol to add a device.
Using Night Owl Connect Connecting and Adding your Device NOTE: When adding a new device, it may take 5–10 minutes before you begin receiving notifications. A device can be added to the Night Owl Connect App by using the application’s Smart Auto Detection or through a QR Code Setup. With Smart Auto Detection, your DVR will automatically be detected by the Night Owl Connect software, making connecting easy! To use this preferred method, ensure your Smart Device and DVR are both on the same network.
5 On the Device Login screen, enter the login information for the DVR (Remember, the DVR login and Night Owl Connect App login are different). The DVR username is admin by default. If you are not the admin, login with your username credentials. admin is case sensitive (all lowercase). The password will be the same password you created during the Startup Wizard and should be stored in your Quick Setup Guide.
Using Night Owl Connect App Overview Live View Add Device Account Displays real-time footage of your system. Add connected devices to your DVR. Manage account settings, add a shared device, and change password.
Using Night Owl Connect CMS Software Access your DVR from any computer, anywhere! Live View Playback Device Manager Viewing live video, customizing layouts and setting image parameters. View system recordings and images and save them directly to your PC or Mac®. Add and configure available DVRs and cameras on your network. Night Owl Connect CMS Software The Night Owl Connect Control Management Software (CMS) allows you to view your Night Owl Security system remotely from a PC or Mac®.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 1. Does my DVR have to be connected to the Internet? Your DVR does not require an Internet connection for basic operation, but you will need to connect the DVR to your router to remotely view your system on a PC/Mac® or Smart Device. 2. Does my DVR have to be connected to a TV or monitor? For initial setup, you will need to connect your DVR to a TV or monitor.
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