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Night Owl 8-CH 500GB Security System Product Details

Night Owl Poseidon-45 Security System
Night Owl’s Poseidon-45 is an advanced 8 Channel H.264 smart DVR with 4 Indoor/Outdoor night vision cameras that allows you to access it remotely from both the internet via Internet Explorer and/or select 3G/4G smart phones including your iPhone®, Android® and select Blackberry® Models. The Night Owl Poseidon-45 Security System comes with everything you need to set it up yourself. This is truly a Do-it-Yourself security system. The Night Owl Poseidon-45 Security System is packed with features like motion activated recording, real time email alerts, digital watermarking of recorded files, USB backup, D1 recording, 500GB HD and a simple point and click interface. Stop paying monthly fees for an outdated alarm system, Night Owl’s surveillance systems do not charge any monthly fees and give you 24/7 security day or night. In addition, Night Owl is one of the only security companies with 24/7 technical phone support. Rest assured that you will able to reach us any time, any day.

What It Is And Why You Need It

  • 8 Channel H.264 Smart DVR (500GB Hard Drive Pre-installed)
  • 24/7 Technical Phone Support
  • D1 Recording
  • Digital Watermarking Video Time and Date Stamped for Official Use
  • Playback all Channels at Once
  • Viewable Anywhere in the World via Internet Explorer
  • Viewable on Your 3G/4G Smart Phone
  • Motion Activated Recording/Email Alerts
  • Simple Point and Click User Interface – USB Mouse Included
  • USB Backup
  • Connects Directly to Your TV (RCA) or Monitor (VGA)
  • Night Vision up to 30 ft.
  • Expandable Up to 8 Cameras (4 Cameras Included)
  • No Monthly Fees

A Closer Look

8 Channel H.264 DVR

  • Advanced H.264 Compression gives you 2x more storage than MPEG4
  • Video Input:
    - 8 Channel BNC
  • Video Output:
    - 2 Channel BNC
    - 1 Channel VGA
  • Audio Input:
    - 4 Channel RCA
  • Audio Output: - 2 Channel RCA
  • Recording Resolution: - D1 (704 x480) @ 60 fps (7.5 fps per channel)
    - HD1 (704 x 240) @ 120 fps (15 fps per channel)
    - CIF (352 x 240) @ 240 fps (30 fps per channel)
  • Record Modes: - Motion Activated/Alarm
    - Continuous
    - Time Schedule
  • Playback Options:
    - Event
    - Time
    - Date
  • View and Playback All 8 Cameras at Once
  • Expandable Up to 8 Cameras (4 Cameras Included)
  • Pre-installed 500GB Hard Drive (Supports 1 x 2TB SATA Hard Drive)
  • Overwrite HD Protection (When Hard Drive is Full Either Record Over Oldest Files or Stop
  • Recording)
  • Digital Watermarking Video Time and Date Stamped for Official Use
  • Password Protection
  • Supports RS-485, Pelco-P and Pelco-D Protocols (Pan, Tilt and Zoom)
  • USB Back-up
  • Power Supply DC12V, 3A
  • Dimensions: 11.8¨ x 9.9¨ x 2.4¨

Viewable over Tablet PCs:

  • Viewable over Tablet PCs:
    - iPadsR
    - Tablet PC running WindowsR Mobile
    - Windows® 7
    - Android® Operating System
  • Viewable over 3G/4G Smartphones:
    - Windows® Mobile Pro
    - Symbian® S60 V3 & V5
    - iPhones®
    - BlackberryR (Blackberry® Operating System OS 5.0, non-touch screens)
    -Android®

View and Control Your DVR Anywhere in the World via PC

  • View, Playback, Backup, Configure DVR Settings remotely via Internet Explorer or Included Software
  • Viewable over the Internet via Internet Explorer 6 or higher
  • Included Advanced PC Remote Viewing Software
  • Compatible with WindowsR 2000, XP, Vista and 7

4 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras

  • Weather Proof Indoor/Outdoor Cameras (IP-65)
  • 11 Leds for 30 ft. Night Vision
  • 400 TV Line CMOS Sensor
  • 6.0 mm Lens (42¢X field of view)
  • 240 ft. of cable included (60 ft. per camera)
  • Power Supply: DC 12V
  • Dimensions: 2.0¨ x 3.0¨ x 2.0¨

View and Control Your DVR Anywhere in the World via PC

  • View, Playback, Backup, Configure DVR Settings remotely via Internet Explorer or Included Software
  • Viewable over the Internet via Internet Explorer 6 or higher
  • Included Advanced PC Remote Viewing Software
  • Compatible with Windows® 2000, XP, Vista and 7

4 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras

  • Weather Proof Indoor/Outdoor Cameras (IP-65)
  • 11 Leds for 30 ft. Night Vision
  • 400 TV Line CMOS Sensor
  • 6.0 mm Lens (42¢X field of view)
  • 240 ft. of cable included (60 ft. per camera)
  • Power Supply: DC 12V
  • Dimensions: 2.0¨ x 3.0¨ x 2.0¨

Specifications

Type
Type DVR + Camera Kits
DVR Specs
Channels 8
Video Format H.264
Video Out 1x VGA
  2x BNC
Wireless No
Hard Drives Included 1
Hard Drive Size 500GB
Camera Specs
Cameras Included 4
Camera Style Bullet
Wireless No
Camera Placement Outdoor/Indoor
Camera Resolution 400 TVL
Sensor 1/4" Color CMOS
Audio Specifications
Audio Out Jacks 2x RCA
Audio Input 4x RCA

Customer Reviews

4.3 (8 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.6
Features
 4.4
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 4.4
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4.8
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 4.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
,
Date:
Jul 19, 2012
So far very good

Easy to set up. Fast shipping. The picture is not quite as clear as I would like but you can recognize faces if close enough to the camera. I will eventually purchase better quality cameras. Great starter. Good deal for the price

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4.5
Value
 5.0
Features
 4.0
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 4.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
Loufatt
Date:
Feb 15, 2012
Great system. Good price.

Easy to set up, but getting internet viewing was difficult. Not compatible with Explorer 9. Instructions in manual were confusing. Tech support is great and the people very helpful. Cameras work well but a wide angle camera would have made the kit much better.

Overall
5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
Dennis
Date:
Sep 21, 2011
almost

easy install had to call tech for help on network. software didn't work with IE9 but works fine with their net viewer. should have got the one with 8cams And the nightvision is realy poor quality. Daytime cam rocks. for the price good buy.

Overall
3.3
Value
 4.0
Features
 3.0
Quality
 2.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
Jeff
Date:
Sep 16, 2011
Decent security recorder.

Unfortuantely, returned the first one because Channel 1 failed constantly, but so didn't the next box. Otherwise, fantastic live display of multiple camaeras. viewable by Computer monitor, TV or cell phone. Tech Support can help with anything from the manual.. only..

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
MIKE K.
Date:
Sep 11, 2011
Great product for the price

First surveillance system ive ever purchased or installed. pretty basic setup. if u can hook sat, video game system, etc then u can handle this. running wires from soffit through attic and down the walls was the hardest part. if u run into the same problem as i did with the spray in insullation and limited space to walk around then here is a simple idea. i used a cane fishing pole. pull soffit down near where youre gonna mount camera and feed the pole up. have a friend in the attic to tape lines to the pole and feed back towards soffit. im gonna cut and nail a piece of wood behind soffit for a sturdy mount. i would rec. doing a temp hook up after u open box to make sure everything works instead of realizing after mounting there are issues. would rec some kind of back-up power supply.

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  • Manufactured by: Night Owl Security
    Warranty provided by: Night Owl Security
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: Poseidon-45
    UPC No: 841808011511
    Box Size: ( Length: 17, Width: 7, Depth: 11 )
    Shipping Weight: 13.3000 pound(s)
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  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: N247-1132

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