8-Channel Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – SV-DVR8-N
The SV-DVR8-N is a powerful 8-channel digital video recorder designed for businesses and larger properties that require dependable, high-capacity video recording using wired security cameras. Supporting multiple camera formats and advanced compression, this DVR is ideal for both system upgrades and new installs.
With support for two internal hard drives, the SV-DVR8-N provides extended recording retention for environments where longer video history is critical. It supports analog HD cameras over coax, IP cameras, and modern protocols including ONVIF and RTSP.
This DVR is well-suited for retail locations, warehouses, offices, schools, and commercial facilities that need stable performance, flexible camera compatibility, and professional-grade features — all with no monthly fees.
Key DVR Features
8-Channel Recording
Connect up to eight wired security cameras using BNC inputs.
Dual HDD Support
Two SATA hard drive bays support extended video storage and retention.
Multi-Format Camera Support
Compatible with TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras.
H.265 / H.264 Compression
Efficient compression reduces storage usage while maintaining video quality.
4K HDMI Output
HDMI output supports resolutions up to 4K (3840 × 2160).
Remote Viewing
Secure remote access from web browsers and mobile devices.
DVR Specifications
| Technical Specification | |||||||
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| Video/Audio Input | |||||||
| IP Video Input | 8-ch | ||||||
| Analog Video Input | 8-ch, BNC | ||||||
| Max IP Video Input | 16-ch | ||||||
| Supported Analog Camera Types | Support AHD input: 8MP@15fps, 5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps, 1080P@30fps, 720P@30fps Support TVI input: 8MP@15fps, 5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps, 1080P@30fps, 720P@30fps Support CVI input: 8MP@15fps, 5MP@25fps, 4MP@30fps, 1080P@30fps, 720P@30fps Support CVBS input |
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| BNC Audio Input | 8-ch, channel audio | ||||||
| RCA Audio Input | 1-ch | ||||||
| Video/Audio Output | |||||||
| HDMI Output | HDMI: 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/50 Hz, 1600 × 1200/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz | ||||||
| VGA Output | VGA: 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/50 Hz, 1600 × 1200/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz | ||||||
| BNC Video Output | 1-ch | ||||||
| RCA Audio Output | 1-ch | ||||||
| Live View Display | HDMI/VGA: 1/4/6/8/9/16 | ||||||
| Playback Screen | 1/4/9/16 | ||||||
| Encoding / Decoding | |||||||
| Recording Resolution | 8MP/5MP/4MP/1080P/720P/D1 | ||||||
| Recording Frame Rate | Main stream: 8MP@8fps / 5MP@12fps / 4MP@15fps / 1080P@25fps / 720P@30fps Sub stream: D1@8fps / D1@12fps / D1@15fps / D1@25fps / D1@30fps |
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| Audio Sample Rate | 8 kHz, 16 bit per channel | ||||||
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps per channel | ||||||
| Decoding Capability | Analog: 8 × 8MP@8, 8 × 5MP@12, 8 × 4MP@15, 8 × 1080P@25, 8 × 720P@30 IP: 2 × 8MP@30, 4 × 4MP@30, 8 × 1080P@30, 16 × 720P@30 |
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| Num of Concurrent Playback in Local | 16-ch | ||||||
| Coaxial Cable | |||||||
| Audio over Coaxial Cable (Form) | 8-ch, One-way Audio (TVI) | ||||||
| Two-way Audio | |||||||
| Two-way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (Using the audio input and output) | ||||||
| Analog Snapshot | |||||||
| FTP/Schedule/Event Snapshot | Schedule/FTP/Event snapshot: 8-ch snapshot, up to 704 × 576 resolution | ||||||
| Network | |||||||
| Incoming Bandwidth | 80 Mbps (Up to 96 Mbps after all analog channel conversion) | ||||||
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 160 Mbps | ||||||
| Remote Users | 128 | ||||||
| Protocols | TCP/IP, P2P, UPnP, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DDNS, SMTP | ||||||
| Browser (Plugin) | IE10, IE11, Chrome 45+, Edge 79+, Firefox 52+ | ||||||
| Smart | |||||||
| Analog Smart by XVR | Ultra Motion Detection (UMD), SIP (Intrusion Detection, Cross Line Detection, Enter Area, Leave Area) | ||||||
| IP Smart by IPC | Face Detection, SIP, Defocus Detection, Scene Change Detection, Object Removed, Object Left Behind, Auto Tracking | ||||||
| VCA Search | Face Search, Behavior Search | ||||||
| Smart Functions by XVR | 8-ch (UMD), 4-ch (SIP) | ||||||
| Smart Functions by IP Camera | 4-ch (SIP) | ||||||
| Alarm | |||||||
| General Alarm | Motion | ||||||
| Alert Alarm | IP Conflict, Network Disconnected, Disk Offline, Disk Abnormal, Illegal Access, Hard Disk Space Low, Hard Disk Full, Recording/Snapshot Abnormal | ||||||
| GUI Language | |||||||
| GUI Language | 38 languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Ukrainian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenia, Serbia, Korean, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Persian | ||||||
| Hard Disk | |||||||
| SATA | 1 SATA interface | ||||||
| Capacity | Up to 16 TB for each HDD (The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature) | ||||||
| External Interface | |||||||
| Network Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M/1000 M self-adaptive Ethernet Interface | ||||||
| USB | Rear panel: 1 × USB2.0, 1 × USB3.0 | ||||||
| RS485 | 1 | ||||||
| RS232 | N/A | ||||||
| Alarm In | 4-ch | ||||||
| Alarm Out | 1-ch | ||||||
| Power Supply | DC 12 V / 2 A | ||||||
| Working Environment | |||||||
| Working Temperature | -10 ℃ to 55 ℃ (14 ℉ to 131 ℉) | ||||||
| Working Humidity | ≤ 90% RH (non-condensing) | ||||||
| Power Consumption (without HDD) | ≤ 12W | ||||||
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Weight (without HDD) | ≤ 1.2 Kg (2.65 lb) | ||||||
| Dimensions | 260mm × 251mm × 46mm (10.2" × 9.9" × 1.8") | ||||||
| Certification | |||||||
| Certification | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, WEEE | ||||||
| CE | EN 55032, EN 61000-3-3, EN IEC 61000-3-2 | ||||||
| FCC | Part15 Subpart B | ||||||
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DVR FEATURES
- 4K Ultra High Definition
- 8 BNC Camera Inputs
- Supports CVI/TVI/AHD/Analog Cameras
- Remote Viewing – No Monthly Fees
- H.265 High Video Compression
- HDMI and VGA & BNC Display Output

