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Night Owl's L-DVR8 is an advanced 8 Channel 960H DVR that is accessible from your Smartphone, Tablet, PC or MAC. With motion activated email alerts and easy Smartphone access, this Night Owl system gives you true 24/7 video security day or night, from any location in the world.
8 Channel L Series DVR Key Features
- HDMI Output
- 960H Recording Resolution (960 x 480)
- PC and Mac Compatible
- Free Control Management Software
- Motion Activated Recording with Email Alerts
- Free "Night Owl Lite" App for Smartphone integration
Smartphone Integration
Need a security system that's fully integrated with your Smartphone? There's an App for that! Unlike most security systems in the marketplace, the L-DVR8 system does not require the user to connect to a PC in order to view videos. The L-DVR8 comes with our free Night Owl Lite App for seamless integration with a Smartphone or Tablet PC, so you can view live videos directly on your phone or tablet. With Night Owl's Smartphone integration you can monitor your security system on the go!
The following Smartphones and Tablet PCs are supported:
3G/4G Smartphones
- iPhones (iPhone OS 3.0 or above)
- Android Operating System
Viewable over Tablet PCs:
- iPads
- Android Operating System
Viewable over "Night Owl Lite" Application for Android and Apple (IOS) Devices:
- View 4 channels simultaneously on 1 screen
- Access multiple DVRs in 1 application
PC and MAC connectivity with free CMS Software
Not a Tablet or Smartphone user? No problem! The L-DVR8 system is still accessible over the internet via PC and MAC computers, for seamless recording and management of video. The included Control Management Software (CMS) for PCs gives you the ability to monitor multiple locations on one computer screen (the CMS software supports up to 100 different L series security kits, installed at one or multiple locations).
PC and MAC Compatible
- View, Playback, Backup, Configure DVR Settings remotely via Safari 5.1 or 6.0, Internet Explorer or Included PC Software
Powerful Control Management Software (CMS)
- Log onto 100 DVRs at once
- View multiple locations on one screen
- Compatible with all Night Owl LTE, BUL and STA Series DVRs
- Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8
Motion Activated Recording with Real Time Email Alerts
Motion activation allows you to record only when necessary, and makes it easy to find important footage during video playback. This will save you time and conserve hard drive space. Enhanced motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered. An easy motion detection mask allows you to block out areas with constant movement, such as roads or trees.
960H Recording
5 times larger than CIF and over 33% larger than D1, 960H is the perfect resolution to fit your widescreen TV or monitor. 960H allows you to record at a resolution of 960 by 480 horizontal TV lines, so images are crisper and clearer than both CIF and D1. This new standard was designed to fit the most recent monitors and TV's. With 960H recording and HDMI output, you will clearly see the difference.
Simple Point and Click Interface
The L-DVR8 comes equipped with a state of the art, easy to use interface. Just point and click to access any of the DVR features. A USB mouse and a remote control are both included.
Connects Directly to your TV or Monitor via HDMI
The L-DVR8 easily connects to your TV for instant viewing and comes equipped with 3 video outputs so you can connect multiple TVs. For your convenience we have included a 6 ft. HDMI cable. In addition to being able to connect directly to your TV, this DVR also comes equipped with VGA & RCA output jacks to connect directly with any computer monitor or TV with a VGA/ RCA input (Cables not included).
Ez Return Process
We believe that a consumer should never have to pay any shipping charges or fees for a faulty part. That is why we have designed an EZ return process where a consumer never has to pay freight for any parts covered under our warranty either sending back to us or back to them. No hidden fees and no shipping costs, it's that simple.
Professional Installation Services
This DVR comes packaged with all the cables and accessories you will need to install yourself. Don't have the time to install the system yourself? Night Owl offers installation services throughout the continental US via InstallerNet.
Real 24/7 Phone and Web Support
24/7 Support
All Night Owl security products come with real 24/7 phone and web support 365 days a year in English and Spanish completely free of charge for every user. Rest assured you can reach us anytime and day.
No Monthly Fees
Night Owl does not charge any Monthly Fees to access your DVR over the internet or from your Smartphone/Tablet PC.
Specifications:
Video/Audio
Video Inputs
- BNC: 8 channels
Video Output
- BNC: 1 channel
- VGA: 1 channel
- HDMI: 1 channel
Audio Inputs
- RCA: 2 channels
Audio Output
- RCA: 1 channel
PTZ (RS485)
- Yes
Remote Viewing
Network Interface
- RJ45, 10M/100M
Network Protocol
- TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE, UPNP
PC/MAC Computer Compatibility / Internet Viewing
- PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 - IE 7 or above & Google Chrome
- MAC: Mac OS X 10.6 and above - Safari 5.0 and above
Control Management Software
- PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 - Video Client / Surveillance Client
- MAC: Mac OS X 10.6 and above - Surveillance Client
# of Users - Software
- 3 Simultaneously
Mobile Phone / Tablet PC Compatibility
- iOS / iPad: iOS 3.0 or above - Night Owl Lite
- Android / Pad: Android Ver. 1.5 or above - Night Owl Lite
# of Users - Smartphone
- 1 Simultaneously
Display
Display Resolution
- HDMI / VGA: 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 720p, 1080p
- BNC: 704 x 480
Display Mode
- Nine, Quad, Single Channel, Auto-switch and Hidden
Recording & Playback
Recording Frame Rate
- 1 CH Maximum: 960H / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 1 CH Maximum: D1 / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 1 CH Maximum: HD1 / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 1 CH Maximum: CIF / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 4 CH Maximum: 960H / CH - 23 Recording - 23 Playback
- 4 CH Maximum: D1 / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 4 CH Maximum: HD1 / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 4 CH Maximum: CIF / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 8 CH Maximum: 960H / CH - 11 Recording - 11 Playback
- 8 CH Maximum: D1 / CH - 30 Recording - 15 Playback
- 8 CH Maximum: HD1 / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
- 8 CH Maximum: CIF / CH - 30 Recording - 30 Playback
Record Resolution
- 960 H @ 960 x 480
- D1 @ 704 x 480
- HD1 @ 704 x 240
- CIF @ 352 x 240
Record Modes
- Motion Activated, Continuous and Time Schedule
Playback Options
- By Event and Date
Playback Mode
- Multi-Channel (1/4/9)
System Information
Support HDD
- 1 x 2 TB (No HDD included)
Backup
- USB 2.0 (USB Keys, USB HD)
Power Supply
- DC 12V/2A
DVR Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 11.8" x 9.9" x 2.4"
Operating Temperature
- 40 degrees F to 110 degrees F
Other Functions
PTZ Function
- Yes
Mouse Control
- Yes
Remote Control
- Yes
Multi-Tasking
- Yes
Languages Supported
- English, French, Spanish
