Night Owl XHD Series User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Christina JohnsonAug 13, 2025
Why is my Night Owl DVR system not receiving power?
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  Bridget BrownAug 13, 2025
  Your Night Owl DVR might not be receiving power because the cable from the power adapter is loose or unplugged. Confirm that all cables are correctly connected and that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of the unit. Another reason might be insufficient power. Confirm the system is powered ON (LED indicators on the front should be ON). If connected through a power bar or surge protector, try bypassing it and connecting directly to the wall outlet. Also, confirm that there is power at the outlet by testing with another device, like a phone charger, or connecting the power cable to another outlet.
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Toni JamesAug 16, 2025
Why does my Night Owl DVR system beep during motion detection?
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  Erika Stewart PhDAug 16, 2025
  If your Night Owl DVR system beeps during motion detection, it is because motion detection is enabled, but the alarm buzzer is activated. To resolve this, go to the General Menu > Alarm, select the channel and turn Buzzer to OFF.
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Mrs. Ashley EricksonAug 20, 2025
How to fix a Night Owl XHD DVR when the hard drive is not detected?
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  Steven WilliamsAug 20, 2025
  If the hard drive is not detected by your Night Owl DVR system, it could be due to loose or improperly connected hard drive cables. Remove the cover and check that the hard drive cables are firmly connected. Alternatively, there might not be a hard drive installed in the system. In this case, open the cover and install a 3.5” SATA hard drive.
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Melinda WaltersAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Night Owl XHD hard drive is full?
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  Robert DavisAug 25, 2025
  If your Night Owl DVR hard drive is full and the unit is no longer recording, it could be because overwrite is not enabled. Go to the Device Menu > HDD and ensure that Overwrite is set to Auto.
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Joseph MontoyaAug 28, 2025
What does 'whirring' noise from Night Owl DVR system mean?
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  Matthew MooreAug 28, 2025
  A 'whirring' noise coming from your Night Owl DVR system means the exhaust fan is working normally.
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tamaranobleAug 31, 2025
What to do if my Night Owl XHD DVR mouse is not detected?
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  Chelsea FernandezSep 1, 2025
  If your mouse is not detected by the Night Owl DVR system, first, ensure the mouse cable is firmly connected to the USB Mouse port on the front panel. If this doesn't work, power off the system by disconnecting the power cable, then firmly connect the USB mouse to the USB Mouse port on the front panel, and reconnect the power cable to the DC 19V port on the rear panel.
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jennydanielsSep 4, 2025
Why is there no picture on my Night Owl DVR channels?
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  Erica CarterSep 4, 2025
  If there is no picture on selected channels of your Night Owl DVR, the camera cables might be loose or disconnected. Check the camera video cable and connections. Disconnect and reconnect the cable at both the system and the camera. You can also try moving the camera to another channel or using another cable.
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martinezjamesSep 8, 2025
Why does my Night Owl XHD DVR image have no sound?
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  James MurphySep 8, 2025
  If the image on your Night Owl DVR appears but has no sound, check the AUDIO connection to the DVR to ensure the audio cables are not loose or disconnected. Also, left-click in Live View to bring up the Volume control and ensure that the channel(s) are not low or muted. Finally, increase the volume on any external speakers you are using.

Night Owl XHD Series Specifications

General

Series	XHD Series
Category	DVR
Storage Capacity	Up to 6TB
Remote Viewing	Yes
Motion Detection	Yes
Recording Resolution	1080p
Compression Format	H.264
Network Interface	Ethernet
Mobile Access	Yes
Operating System Compatibility	iOS, Android