Description
Specs of the Hikvision 8 Channel 1080p Lite Turbo HD CCTV Camera DVR:
| Model | DS-7208HGHI-F1 |
| Type of CCTV System | DVR |
| No. of Analog Channels | 8 cameras |
| No. of IP Channels | 2 cameras
(switchable to 10 cameras) |
| Video Input Resolution | Up to 1080p Full HD |
| Video Resolution Recording | Up to 1080p lite |
| Video Compression/ Encoding | H.264 & H.264+ |
| Video recording frame rate
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Up to 30fps
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| Supported Video Inputs | HDTVI/ AHD/ CVI/ CVBS/ IP |
| Video Output Options | HDMI: 1080p Full HD
VGA: 1080p Full HD |
| Synchronous playback | 8 Channels |
| Smart Detection | Line Crossing Detection/
Intrusion Detection |
| Local Storage | UP to 6TB SATA interface |
| ONVIF Protocol | NO |
| RJ45 LAN Ports | One |
| Available USB Ports | Two Ports |
| Recording Modes | 24/ 7 continuous, scheduled, & Motion Event |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC
(Max. 12 watts) |
Features & Capabilities of Hikvision Turbo HD CCTV Camera DVR System
Hikvision DS-7208HGHI-F1 is the mid-tier Turbo HD DVR of the DS-7200HGHI-F1 Series. We say mid-tier as the recorder sits between the 16-channel Hikvision DS-7216HGHI-F1 and 4-channel Hikvision DS-7204HGHI-F1. Thus, perfect when your situation needs more than five CCTV cameras but can’t afford to pay for the 16-channel unit.
Fast forward, the 8-channel CCTV camera DVR system has some quite lovable features:
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Connect up to Ten CCTV Cameras
Although an 8-channel unit, the Hikvision Turbo HD DVR here can connect with up to ten CCTV cameras. The recorder has 8 analog channels compatible with (BNC) HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, and CVBS cameras. Then, there are also two additional IP channels to connect with PoE/ Ethernet network cameras.
If desired, you can switch the eight analog channels for IP standard. Thus, allowing you to connect up to ten network CCTV cameras.
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Amazing Clarity at 1080p Full HD
The DVR is compatible with up to 1080p CCTV cameras, both on the analog and IP channels. However, you’ll notice the video of the IP network cameras appears slightly clearer and richer in detail. Why’s that?
A network camera usually sends an encoded digital video, ready for viewing, to the recorder. But analog cameras will send an “analog” video signal, then the DVR will process it into digital format. The “processing” here often results in some image pixels getting lost, whereas the IP camera still has its full details.
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Smooth, Usable Videos for Evidence
By default, the Hikvision Turbo HD DVR encodes the video from the cameras in 720p HD (and other lower resolutions). It’s only when you enable the “1080p Lite mode” the system will be able to process videos in 1080p Lite (960 x 1080p) quality.
While it’s half the normal Full HD resolution, 1080p Lite still packs about 115200 more pixels than the 720p HD. So, a sharp eye may be able to identify the slight difference in the clarity.
That said, the digital video recorder offers both the 1080p Lite and 720p resolutions at up to 30fps. The captured video will be smooth (not choppy/ laggy) enough to track every action of the person/ object in motion.
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CCTV Camera DVR Audio & Two-way Talk
Hikvision DS-7208HGHI-F1 has an RCA audio input to connect with the mic from your analog CCTV camera. The DVR also has an RCA audio output to connect with your external speakers. Then, there’s the option to enable two-way audio if the connected camera/s has a microphone and speaker (built-in or external).
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Internal & External Local Storage
The Hikvision 8 channel CCTV camera DVR has a single SATA interface that you can add up to 6TB hard drive disk. If 6TB isn’t enough for your needs, the recorder also has two USB ports. Thus, you can connect a wired mouse and an external hard drive disk.
It’s also worth noting the DVR has the advanced H.264+ video compression, which is more efficient than the standard H.264. That is, H.264+ mode can help reduce the storage (and bandwidth) consumption of the connected CCTV cameras.
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CCTV Camera DVR Smart Detection
Hikvision has included the Turbo HD hybrid DVR with VCA (video content analytics) to bring you alerts that matter. The VCA features allow you to set up perimeter protection, with line crossing and intrusion detection, of various CCTV cameras.
If you have configured your DVR for remote viewing, you will receive alerts when someone enters these regions. Otherwise, with only local access, the recorder will only push a warning alert on the viewing monitor.
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Affordable Price for All
The Hikvision 8 channel DVR price is currently Ksh 8,000 – 10,000+ from various dealers across the country. However, we have the CCTV camera recorder at Ksh 7,000 regular price here at Affrosonic Systems. The best part, you still have a chance to save Ksh. 5,00 – 1,000+ during our occasional and seasonal offers.
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