Product Description
The Hikvision 8-ch 8MP 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR (IDS-7208HUHI-M1/E) is a hybrid digital video recorder (DVR). It records from analogue and network cameras on one unit.
What the specs mean in practice
- 8 analogue channels: eight analogue cameras, one per channel.
- Inputs: HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP. Mixed analogue formats can share the recorder.
- Up to 16 network cameras in enhanced mode, so you can move to IP cameras in stages.
- Recording limits: up to 8MP at 8 fps or 5MP at 12 fps. fps means frames per second.
- H.265 Pro+ compression: reduces the storage each camera needs.
- Storage: one SATA hard drive bay, up to 10TB.
- Outputs: HDMI up to 4K, and VGA at Full HD.
- Size: 1U, one rack unit tall.
AcuSense analytics
Motion Detection 2.0 uses deep learning to classify human and vehicle targets. Alerts can be limited to people and vehicles, so lighting changes and other irrelevant movement cause fewer false alarms. Intrusion detection and line crossing detection are included.
What you will need
- Cameras that match the supported input types.
- One SATA drive, up to 10TB. A larger drive gives longer retention.
- A monitor with HDMI or VGA.
Remote viewing uses Hik-Connect. The recorder also works with ONVIF-compatible systems.
Specifications
- Model
- iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E
- Series
- M-Series
- IP Channels (Hybrid)
- Up to 16
- Video Compression
- H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, H.264
- Recording Resolution
- 8MP@8fps, 5MP@12fps, 4MP@15fps, 1080p, 720p
- Frame Rate
- 8 fps @ 8MP / 12 fps @ 5MP / 15 fps @ 4MP
- Decoding Capability
- 8 Channels
- HDMI/VGA Independent
- Sync
- BNC Output
- No
- Max Total Storage
- 10TB
- eSATA Port
- No
- AcuSense
- Yes
- DeepinMind / AI
- No
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Face Recognition
- No
- Perimeter Protection
- Yes
- Line Crossing
- Yes
- Intrusion Detection
- Yes
- False Alarm Filtering
- Yes
- People Counting
- No
- Audio Input
- 1 RCA + 8 via coax
- Audio Output
- 1 RCA
- Two-Way Audio
- Yes
- USB Ports
- 2× USB 2.0
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest hard drive this DVR takes?
It has a single SATA interface that supports up to 10TB.
Can I connect IP cameras as well as analogue ones?
Yes. It accepts HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP inputs, with up to 16 network cameras in enhanced mode.
What is the maximum recording resolution?
Up to 8MP at 8 fps, or 5MP at 12 fps.
Which video outputs does it have?
HDMI output up to 4K and VGA output at Full HD.
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