Night Owl HDA10 Series Manuals

www.NightOwlSP.com QUICK SETUP GUIDE HDA10 SERIES all-guides com 1 What’s in the Box Package Contents USB Mouse (x1) Camera(s) Remote Control (includes batteries)(x1) Disclaimer: The exact components of your system, images and quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this QSG will address the setup and initial configuration of your DVR and cameras. DVR 60 ft. Video/Power Cables (1 cable per camera) Power Splitter(s) (1 per 4 cameras) 6 ft. HDMI (x1) 6 ft. Ethernet (x1) Monitor Router Items Not Included Mounting Hardware Safety Stickers DVR Power Adapter (x1) Camera Power Adapter(s) (1 per 4 cameras) RESET LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN 60 ft. Video/Power/Audio Cables (If applicable:1 cable per camera) Your system may include an audio enabled camera. Each audio enabled camera comes equipped with an audio enabled BNC Video/Power cable. Simply connect the white audio end of the BNC cable to an open audio input port on the rear of the DVR and ensure the audio input port number and channel port number match. For instance, if you have an audio enabled cable plugged into video input port 1, it will also need to be connected to audio input port 1. After making the audio input connection, be sure to enable the audio function in the DVR’s menu. 2 DVR Rear View C B A D E G H I F Audio Inputs – Audio inputs allow for the connection of audio enabled cameras by connecting the white RCA plug to one of the audio inputs. After making the audio input connection, be sure to enable the audio function in the DVR’s menu interface. Audio Output – Audio output allows for the connection of an amplified speaker using an RCA connector. Video Inputs – Video inputs allow for the connection of BNC cameras. HDMI Output – HDMI output allows for a 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. VGA Output – VGA output allows for a video connection. If the TV/Monitor does not have an HDMI input but does have a VGA input, connect the VGA cable from the VGA output port on the DVR to the VGA input port on your TV/Monitor. (VGA cable is not included) RJ-45 (Ethernet) Port – RJ-45 port will be used to connect the DVR to your router/ modem via the included Ethernet cable. USB Port – USB port allow for the connection of a USB mouse and/or a USB flash drive. You will connect the included USB mouse to assist you in navigating the DVR’s menu interface. You will connect a USB flash drive to download video files from the DVR and save them to your USB flash drive. RS-485 (PTZ) Port – RS-485 port allows for the connection of a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera. Some PTZ cameras utilize Up the Coax (UTC) technology and will not require the RS-485 port to function. Power Input – Power input to connect the included 12V DC power supply. A B C D E F G H I Images used are for reference only. Your product may vary slightly. An 8 channel model is displayed above. Product Overview 3 Updating Your System’s Firmware 1 Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the DVR. Connect the other end into your Modem/Router to establish an Internet connection. NOTE: You must have an Internet connection before powering on the DVR. The lights in the LAN port on the back of the DVR will blink repeatedly when the Internet connection has been established. Router Not Included ETHERNET ETHERNET Before setting up your system, you must update your DVR’s firmware. Please follow the steps detailed herein. If you do not update your firmware, you will be unable to use this QSG or the updated Startup Wizard.