napcat N1 Wireless NVR System User Guide
- June 2, 2024
- napcat
Table of Contents
Wireless NVR System
Quick Start Guide
Technical Support: support@napcat.net
Website: www.napcat.net
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What’s in the Box
Wireless NVR Battery Camera
Solar Panel 3.3ft (1m) Network Cable
10ft (3m) USB-C Extension Cord Solar Panel Mounting Bracket
USB Mouse HDMI Cable
Camera Holding Bracket NVR Power Adapter
Pack of Screws Reset Needle Pin
Surveillance Poster Quick Start Guide
Screw Positioning Stickers
Note: Quantity of devices and accessories vary by different models that you purchase.
Introduce the NVR
(1) Network Status LED
(2) Storage Status LED
(3) Power Status LED
(4) HDMI Port
(5) USB Port
(6) MicroSD Card Slot
(7) Ethernet Port
(8) Reset Hole
(9) USB Port
(10) Power Port
Introduce the Camera
(1) USB-C Charging Port
(2) Pair/Power* Button
(3) Micro SD Card Slot
(4) Speaker
(5) Microphone
(6) Photosensitive Sensor
(7) Camera Lens
(8) Red and Green Light
(9) Spot Light
(10) Infrared LED
(11) Indicator Light
(12) Solar Panel
(13) Solar Panel Bracket
(14) PIR Sensor
| Indicator Light Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Red light is solid on | Camera is booting |
| Infrared LEDs flashing | Waiting for pairing |
| Green light is solid on | Camera is charging |
| Blue light is flashing | Remote preview |
| Purple light is solid on | Camera is upgrading |
| Red & Blue light is flashing | Network Error |
| Off | Sleep Mode / Fully Charged |
*Power Button:
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on the camera when it is off.
- Press and hold for 8 seconds to turn off the camera when it is on.
Expanding Storage(Optional)
The NVR comes with a pre-installed 32GB/64GB(vary by different models) SD card for saving video recordings and allows you to add an additional hard drive to expand the space whenever necessary.
Prepare Your Hard Drive
Your hard drive must meet the following requirements:
Type
| Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) that uses the SATA
interface
---|---
Size| 2.5 inch
Capacity| Unlimited
Recommended| Western Digital, Seagate, SAMSUNG, Toshiba, Kingston, PNY,
Crucial, SanDisk
A new hard drive must be formatted. You may need to transfer all the data from your hard drive to a secure location if necessary.
Install Your Hard Drive
NVR must be powered off when you install or remove a hard drive.
1. Push down the bottom lid to remove it.
2. Loosen the screw, then pull out the hard drive bracket.
3. Fix your hard drive to the bracket with the provided screws.
4. Insert and screw the bracket back to NVR, then put the bottom lid back into place.
Charging the Camera
We recommend fully charge the cameras before first use.
| Indicator Light Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Green light is solid on | Camera is charging |
| OFF | Fully charged |
Setting Up the System
1. Connect the included power adapter to the NVR, wait a few minutes for the system to start up.
2. Connect the NVR to your router using the included Ethernet cable. And then, connect the USB mouse to the USB port of the NVR.
3. Connect the NVR to the monitor with a HDMI cable.
(Optional, if you wish to monitor on a screen)
4. To turn on the camera, press and hold the power button located at the bottom of the camera for 3 seconds. It will automatically connect to the NVR via a wireless signal.
5. Download and install the free “Napcat Life” app from the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
Or Download the APP by scanning below QR code.
6. Run the “napcat Life” app, sign up for a Napcat Life account. then login with your account ID, tap “+ Add Device” and scan the setup QR code on the Device Bottom (remove the bottom lid). Or scan the setup QR code in the NVR menu, and then follow the in-app instructions to add the NVR to the device list.
Mounting the Camera
Option 1: Mount the Camera with the Solar Panel Attached (Less Drilling)
If you mount a location without eaves and sunlight is not obstructed, install the solar panel directly on the top of the camera with the solar panel’s mounting bracket.
1. Install the solar panel onto the solar panel’s mounting bracket by turning it.
2. Secure the power cable of the solar panel onto the bracket’s slot.
3. Drill holes with a 6.0 mm drill bit with the included positioning card, then insert the anchors into the holes.
4. Install the camera onto its mounting bracket by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
5. Tighten the locking screw on the mount bracket, and then adjust to the angel you need.
6. Connect the USB-C connector to the USB-C port of the solar panel.
Option 2: Mount the Camera and the Solar Panel Separately (Best for Strong Solar Power)
If the camera is blocked, install the solar panel independently and use the provided USB-C extension cable to get strong solar power. The camera can be mounted on a wall or on the ceiling.
1. Disassemble the Solar Panel Mounting Bracket.
- Loosen the screws and Remove Solar Panel Bracket.
- This bracket is not required in separate mounting option.
- Remove the Camera Mounting Bracket
2. Install the mounting bracket of the solar panel in a suitable position.
3. Install the solar panel onto its mounting bracket by turning it, then adjust the angle.
4. Install the camera
Drill holes with a 6.0 mm drill bit with the included positioning card, then
insert the anchors into the holes.
5. Install the camera onto its mounting bracket by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
6. Tighten the locking screw on the mount bracket, and then adjust to the angel you need.
7. Connect the solar panel to the camera using the provided USB-C extension cable.
Camera Holding Bracket
The camera holding bracket can be used for placement and adjustment of angles when a mounting bracket is not required in some scenarios.
Pair your add-on camera or re-add existing camera to your NVR:
Option 1: Using the “Napcat Life” app, from the Live view, tap the “…” button, and then tap “Pairing” to start the pairing process. You will have a 180-second timer to pair with your Camera.
Press the camera pair button three times within three seconds to start pairing with your NVR. A “Pairing Successful” message should appear on the screen. If you do not see this message, repeat the steps above.
Option 2: You can also add the camera via the Monitor, tap the “pair” button on NVR Live View menu to start the pairing process.
Press the camera pair button three times within three seconds to start pairing with your NVR. A “Pairing Successful” message should appear on the screen. If you do not see this message, repeat the steps above.
Troubleshooting
No video output on the monitor
If there’s no video output on the monitor from NVR, please try the following solutions:
- Monitor resolution should be at least 720P or above.
- Hold down right mouse button for 10 seconds to restore default resolution.
- Double check the HDMI connection, or swap another cable or monitor to test.
- If it still doesn’t work, please contact Napcat Support: support@napcat.net
Notification of Compliance
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Compliance Statement
The transmitter/receiver exempt from licensing contained in this device
complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED)
regulations applicable to license-exempt radio apparatus. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with the radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments in Canada. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Napcat declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provision of Directive EN300328, EN301489-1, EN31489-17, EN IEC 62311, EN IEC 62368.
Correct Disposal of This Product
Please recycle this product responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources and avoid potential harm to the environment.
Correct Disposal of This Product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environment safe recycling.