NIGHT OWL NVR-BTN8-8 Wired NVR Security System Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- NIGHT OWL
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NIGHT OWL NVR-BTN8-8 Wired NVR Security System
What’s in the Box
Camera / Accessories
Items Not Included
NOTE: If connecting to a TV or Monitor (Not Required), it must have a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Use all of the included Night Owl accessories. Third-party accessories may not work correctly.
DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images, and quantities
may vary depending on your model number.
While these may vary, this QSG addresses the setup of your NVR and cameras.
While we make every effort to provide accurate information, inaccuracies or
errors may occur. We reserve the right to make changes, corrections, and/or
improvements to the information and to the products, at any time without
notice.
Step 1: Connecting Your System
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup
With our easy Bluetooth® wireless setup, no TV / Monitor is required. Once
your system is connected using the steps below, you can quickly finish the
setup right from the app on your Smart Device. This is the preferred setup
method for your system. Please proceed to step 1
Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)
While our easy Bluetooth® wireless setup is preferred, you may still want to locally view your system from a TV / Monitor. The choice is yours based on your setup needs. If you want to connect a TV / Monitor, complete the two steps below then continue to finish connecting your system.
a. Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back
of the NVR. Plug the other end of the cable into your TV or Monitor.
NOTE: To view cameras, TV or Monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into.
b. Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the NVR.
Follow The Steps Below to Continue Setting up your System For Both
Options
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Plug one end of the included 6 ft. Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the NVR.
NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the Internet for the best user experience.
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Plug the other end of the 6 ft. Ethernet cable into a port on the back of your router / network access point.
NOTE: As long as your NVR is hardwired using Ethernet cabling, you can connect to any working network access point. See your product manual for more details.
- Insert one end of the wired IP camera’s 60 ft. Ethernet cable into the cable covers
| BEFORE
installing, connect and test each camera locally to confirm they function
properly.
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Input the other end of the wired IP camera’s 60 ft. Ethernet cable into an open camera port on the back of the NVR. Repeat this step for all wired IP cameras.
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Connect the NVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the NVR.
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Plug the NVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Some systems beep upon booting up..
NOTE: Make sure the UPS or surge protector is switched ON.
Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect
2a. If you’re a First Time User, download Night Owl Protect from the App
Store or Google Play Store onto your Smart Device. If you already have an
account skip to Step 3.
2b. Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. Proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: System Configuration
Now that your system’s hardware is connected and you have the app setup on
your Smart Device, it is time to configure your system. Based on whether you
chose
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup or Option 2: Manual Setup (TV /
Monitor), follow the steps below.
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup
NOTE: If you have a TV / Monitor connected, you will see setup information appear on the screen as you complete the Bluetooth® setup. A TV / Monitor is not required for this setup, but can be used for viewing.
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Log in to the app. If your device’s Bluetooth® is not enabled, you will be asked to allow access.
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The app will now use Bluetooth® to find the NVR.
Tap “Continue” to add the NVR to your Night Owl Protect account.
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Take a moment to name your recorder.
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The app will now pair to the NVR. Once finished, complete the remainder of the Startup Wizard right from the app and begin viewing your cameras.
NOTE: If the NVR is not connected to the Internet, you will not be able to
live view the cameras from the app.
Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)
NOTE: Connecting your system and using the Night Owl Protect App is preferred and offers added security benefits and convenience to your mobile lifestyle.
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strongly recommend you connect your NVR to the Internet to search for the
latest firmware. Keeping your firmware updated is vital for the overall health
of your system. If you are NOT connecting your NVR to the Internet, please
manually upgrade the firmware and register your device.
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If you have not already done so, connect your NVR to a TV / Monitor using the provided HDMI cable. Follow the steps in Connecting Your System.
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You will now begin the Startup Wizard.
When you get to the following screen, click “Manual Setup (not recommended).”
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Proceed through the rest of the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Once complete, click on “Go to Live View” to begin viewing your cameras.
Wired NVR Security System
| Need
Help?
Why call? Our 24/7 online support site has it all!
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For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:
① Visit Support.NightOwlSP.com
② Enter the Series listed on the product support sticker into the search
bar
③ Access the support material needed
Not Connecting to the Internet?
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Owl strongly recommends connecting the NVR to the Internet. If you have
decided not to connect, follow the onscreen prompts within the Startup Wizard.
Please note that not connecting your NVR means:
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- You must manually update the device’s firmware to the latest version to receive Technical Phone Support. The latest firmware version is available on the device’s support page on the Night Owl Support Site.
- The NVR must be registered to receive Technical Phone Support.
- You cannot view your system remotely.
- Resetting your password is a much longer process to ensure security.
Need More Help?
For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:
- Please visit Support. NightOwlSP.com
- Enter the Series listed on the Product Support Sticker (on top of the NVR) into the Search bar.
- Access the support material needed.
NVR Hardware Setup Video
Follow
along as we guide you through the NVR’s hardware setup. Step-by-step
instructions make it even easier to connect your system!
Use the QR Code for easy access to the NVR Hardware Setup Video on Night
Owl’s YouTube Channel.
For more Support Videos, go to Night Owl’s YouTube page by typing
www.youtube.com/nightowlsp into your web
browser.
Night Owl Technical Support
If you require Technical Support, you should always go to
Support.NightOwlSP.com
first. With 24/7 access to system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video
tutorials, and more, you’ll have all the support you could need.
Still need more support? Before calling Night Owl Technical Support, keep in mind we can only provide phone support if:
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Your device is running the latest firmware version.
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Your device is registered. To register your device:
a. Download Night Owl Protect from your Smart Device’s App Store.
b. Click “Sign Up” to create an account.
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Go to www.no-protect.com and manually register your device.
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You are in front of the device with it powered on.
Thank you for being a Night Owl Customer! Secure, Protect, Connect your world!
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Documents / Resources
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NIGHT OWL NVR-BTN8-8 Wired NVR Security
System
[pdf] Installation Guide
NVR-BTN8-8, NVRBTN88, 2A2F3-NVR-BTN8-8, 2A2F3NVRBTN88, NVR-BTN8-8 Wired NVR
Security System, Wired NVR Security System
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