The Night Owl LION-4500 Network DVR and 4 Cameras gives you all of the video surveillance your home or business needs. It can store up to two years’ worth of video on the massive 500GB hard drive. A four-channel digital video recorder makes it easy to access and control your recordings. Four night-vision cameras suitable for indoor and outdoor use are included. You can even access footage on the Night Owl LION-4500 Network DVR and 4 Cameras from an Internet browser or your 3G cell phone.
Key Features:
- 500GB hard drive
- 4-channel DVR
- Night vision cameras
- Internet accessibility
Key Benefits:
- Keep your property under surveillance
- Set up and operate without difficulty
The Night Owl LION-4500 Network DVR and 4 Cameras comes with a 500GB hard drive in a 4-channel DVR. It also includes four night-vision cameras and Internet accessibility. For the easiest video security, just set up the Night Owl LION-4500 Network DVR and 4 Cameras.

Specifications
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| Type |
DVR + Camera Kits |
Camera Specs |
| Cameras Included |
4 |
| Camera Type |
Analog |
| Camera Style |
Bullet |
| Camera Placement |
Outdoor/Indoor |
| Camera IR Range |
30 ft. |
| Camera Resolution |
400 TVL |
| Sensor |
1/4" Color CMOS |
DVR Specs |
| Channels |
4 |
| Video Format |
H.264 |
| Video Out |
2x BNC |
| Wireless |
No |
| Hard Drive Size |
500GB |
Audio Specifications |
| Audio Out Jacks |
1-Channel |
| Audio Input |
RCA 1-Channel |
Detailed Features
A Closer Look















Specifications:
DVR:
- Video Compression: H.264
- Operation System: Linux with Graphical User. Interface(Point and Click)
- Video Input: 4 Channel BNC
- Video Output: 2 Channel BNC (BNC to RCA cable included)
- Audio Input/Output: RCA 1-Channel/1-Channel (Audio Cameras not included)
- Display Frame Rate: 120 FPS-FULL D1
- Recording Frame Rate: 30 FPS@D1, 60 FPS@HD1, 120 FPS@CIF
- Display Resolution: 720*480
- Record Resolution: CIF(352X240), HDI(704X240), D1(704X4801)
- Record Mode: Motion Activated, Continuous, and Time Schedule
- Display Mode: Quad, Single Channel, Auto-Switch and Hidden
- Audio Alarm Mode: Motion Detection, Video Loss, HD Error and HD Full
- Playback Options: Event, Time & Date
- HDD Capacity: 500GB Security HD-Expandable up to 1TB
- Backup: USB 2.09(USB Keys, USB C-DVR-RW, USB HD) Built-In RS-485 Port, Support
- Remote Control: Yes, included (with batteries)
- Multi-Tasking: Triplex (Record, Playback and Remote View Simultaneously)
- Network Interface: RJ45, 10M/100M (Includes 1 RJ-45 Cable)
- Network Protocol: Supports TCP/IP, UDCP, DHCP, DNNS, PPPOE
- Internet Viewing: Internet Explorer (Up to 5 Users at The Same Time)
- Mobile Phone Viewing: Smart Phones Running Windows Mobile Pro, Symbian, I Phone
- Software Operating System Support: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, and 7
- Power Supply: DC12V, 3A
- Operating Temperature: 40 - 110 degrees F
- Dimensions(L*W*H): 11.8" x 9.81" x 2.4"
Cameras:
- Image Sensor: 1/4" Color CMOS
- TV lines of Resolution: 400 TV Lines
- Number of LED's: 11
- Length of Night Vision: Up to 30 Feet
- Lens Type: 4 @ 6.0MM (42 degrees Field of View)
- Weatherproof Rating: IP-63 (Weatherproof)
- Length of Cable: 60 Ft Per Camera
- Signal: NTSC
- S/N Ratio: >48DB
- Minimum Illumination: 0 LUX
- Effective Pixels: 510*492
- Power Consumption: 130MA NO IRA & 300MA with IR
- Power Supply: DC 12V
- Operating Temperature: 14-104 degrees F
- Dimensions(Camera Only): L*W*H: 2.0" x 3.0" x 2.0"
Features:
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This system records up to 1 year of video with its pre-installed 500GB security certified SATA hard drive. The hard drive was specifically designed for DVR's, and provides faster read/write times and reliable recording of your video surveillance footage.
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H.264 technology delivers stunning video quality at remarkably low data rates. An upgrade to the MPEG4 standard, this ultra-efficient technology gives you excellent results across a broad range of bandwidths, from remote access via internet explorer to remote viewing on your 3G smart phone. H.264 compression also allows you to save more video footage than traditional compression methods thus giving you up to 50% more storage.
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Having the ability to check on your home or business has never been easier. This smart H.264 DVR will allow you to view all of your cameras remotely on select 3G smart phones(1). Windows Mobile®, Symbian® and iPhone® on 3G networks are all compatible with the LION-4500.
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This network ready H.264 DVR kit allows you to view and control your system over the internet(1) using Internet Explorer 7 or higher. No matter where you are in the world you can log into your system and watch real time video streams, playback previously recorded files and even backup the system remotely. The network ready feature also turns any computer screen on your network into a live surveillance center. (Ethernet cable included)
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The LION-4500 comes equipped with a state of the art, easy to use icon based interface. All you need to do is point and click to access any of the features of the DVR. The interface is very user friendly and comes equipped with both a USB mouse and remote control.
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The LION-4500 easily connects to your TV for instant viewing. This DVR comes equipped with 2 video outputs so you can connect multiple TV’s. For your convenience we have included a 6ft RCA cable.
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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.
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The video search feature will save you time when trying to locate a particular video file. You have the ability to search by time, date and/or event.
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The 4 indoor/outdoor(4) color cameras provide you with a clear, crisp, and enhanced image at 400 TV lines of resolution. The cameras come equipped with 12 infrared LEDs that allow you to see in the darkness, up to 30 feet away! (3)
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The built-in USB port allows you to backup your important video footage directly to a USB flash drive, external USB hard drive or an external DVD/CD writer (peripherals not included).
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Utilizing Triplex technology the DVR allows you to record, playback and view live video remotely all at the same time. This ensures that you do not miss any important video footage no matter what you are doing.
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The LION-4500 gives you the option when the hard drive is full to either stop recording or overwrite your old footage. Overwrite mode will automatically delete the oldest file and replace it with newly recorded file. This feature ensures that your DVR records important video footage even when the hard drive has reached its capacity.
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The LION-4500 displays all four cameras in a quad screen giving you the ability to view all 4 cameras at once. You can also enlarge any camera and view in full screen.
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Password protection ensure only you and authorized users can access the DVR locally or remotely. This includes the ability to start or stop the recording.
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Unlike other security systems Night Owl does not charge for you to control or view your DVR over the internet. Log on as often and as long as you would like with absolutely NO fee’s whatsoever.
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All Night Owl products come with a 1 year worry-free warranty. For a period of 1 year from the date of sale Night Owl ensures that the product will be free from manufacturing defects and workmanship. In the event that the product is or becomes defective we will replace the unit at no charge.
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Footnotes:
(1) Internet access requires a router, Windows operating system, IE 7 or higher and a broadband internet connection.
(2) Recording capacity may vary. Based on a 320GB hard drive, using the lowest recording quality settings.
(3) Night vision range up to 30ft (under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely obscured, depending on the camera position.
(4) Do not recommend using the cameras in temperatures below 0° F or above 114°F.
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Don't waste your money
If your serious about security get something else. The cameras are 6MM. My DVR doesn't even work half the time. I had to set it to constant record to ghet it to actually record where I could search the files. Sometimes it simply says
Camera are worthless
I have to replace 4 camera over the last year due to storms.
well worth the time and money
yeah the pics color is off but you can see very
well nightowl support is very nice on time help!
give them a ten whish i got the one with 8 cameras well worth it set up easy make sure you
call nightowl support after you setup every thing
i feel good to go out and my home is safe and well protected Thanks
Good Product
Like the features, but the camera's quality could be better, but for the price it is really good
Password issues
bought my second equipment,1st time put in a password, didn't work,the system got lucked there was no way to reset it,second time same issues, user password worked fine but with no access to any of the menus,so wasn't able to set up an admin pass after I set up a user pass,so if u forget your password basically you're screwed,easy to navigate but really bad with the password settings, if you want security you need a password otherwise what's the point
Warranty Terms
Manufacturer Warranty
Night Owl LION-4500 Network DVR and 4 Cameras -4 Channel, H.264, 500GB HD
Limited warranty
12 months
for parts and
12 months
for labor.
Support URL:
http://www.NightOwlSP.com
Support Phone Number:
866-390-1303
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