Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/S – 8-Channel Turbo AcuSense DVR with Full 1080p Recording, VCA Events, RS-485 & 1 SATA HDD Bay
Overview:
• The Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/S is an 8-channel Turbo AcuSense DVR designed for smart hybrid CCTV surveillance systems.
• It supports HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs, making it suitable for analog systems and hybrid upgrade projects.
• The DVR supports 8 analog BNC channels and up to 12 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode, with IP resolution up to 6MP.
• It uses H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression to improve encoding efficiency and reduce storage usage.
• The device supports full-channel recording up to 1080p resolution, Motion Detection 2.0, perimeter protection, facial detection, and multiple VCA events for both analog and smart IP cameras.
• With 1 SATA HDD bay up to 10TB, HDMI/VGA output, CVBS output, RS-485 interface, audio via coaxial cable, and Hik-Connect support, it is a strong DVR solution for small and medium CCTV projects.
Key Features:
• 8-Channel DVR: Supports 8 analog video inputs through BNC interface.
• 5-in-1 Hybrid Support: Compatible with HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras.
• IP Camera Expansion: Supports up to 12 IP camera inputs in Enhanced IP Mode.
• Up to 6MP IP Camera Support: Allows IP camera input resolution up to 6MP.
• Full 1080p Recording: Supports full-channel recording at up to 1080p resolution.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• Motion Detection 2.0: Deep learning-based motion detection for all analog channels.
• Human / Vehicle Classification: Helps reduce false alarms caused by non-target objects.
• Perimeter Protection: Supports line crossing and intrusion detection with human and vehicle analysis up to 4 channels.
• Facial Detection: Supports face picture detection and face picture search.
• Multiple VCA Events: Supports VCA events for analog and smart IP cameras.
• Audio via Coaxial Cable: Supports up to 8-channel audio through coaxial cable.
• RS-485 Interface: Includes RS-485 half-duplex serial interface for control integration.
• CVBS Output: Provides additional BNC video output for analog display connection.
• Remote Access: Supports Hik-Connect and DDNS for easy network management.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: iDS-7208HQHI-M1/S
• Product Type: Turbo AcuSense DVR / XVR
• Analog Video Inputs: 8 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• IP Video Input: 2 channels, up to 10 channels
• Enhanced IP Mode: 4 channels, up to 12 channels, each up to 4 Mbps
• IP Camera Resolution: Up to 6MP
• Supported IP Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Video Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Encoding Resolution: 3K Lite / 5MP Lite / 4MP Lite / 1080p / 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF
• Recording Capability: Full-channel recording up to 1080p resolution
• Frame Rate: 3K Lite at 12 fps, 5MP Lite at 12 fps, 4MP Lite / 1080p at 15 fps
• Sub-Stream: WD1 / 4CIF at 12 fps, CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps
• Dual Stream: Supported
• Stream Type: Video, Video & Audio
• HDTVI Input: 3K, 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• HDCVI Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVBS Input: PAL / NTSC
• CVBS Output: 1 × BNC, PAL 704 × 576 / NTSC 704 × 480
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: HDMI / VGA simultaneous output
• Audio Input: 1 × RCA, plus 8-channel audio via coaxial cable
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 × RCA using the first audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• Motion Detection 2.0: Human and vehicle classification on all analog channels
• Perimeter Protection: Human and vehicle analysis up to 4 channels
• Facial Detection: Face picture detection and face picture search
• VCA Events: Supported for analog and smart IP cameras
• Synchronous Playback: 8 channels
• Total Bandwidth: 96 Mbps
• Remote Connections: 64
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
• Network Interface: 1 × RJ45 10M / 100M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• Storage Interface: 1 × SATA interface
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB
• Serial Interface: RS-485 half-duplex
• Alarm Input / Output: Not available
• USB Interface: 2 × USB 2.0
• Power Supply: 12V DC
• Power Consumption: ≤ 18W
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 315 × 242 × 45 mm
• Weight: ≤ 1.78 kg
Applications:
• Small and medium CCTV surveillance systems
• Shops and retail stores
• Offices and administrative areas
• Villas and residential buildings
• Warehouses and storage areas
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to smart hybrid CCTV systems
• Projects requiring AcuSense human and vehicle detection
• Installations requiring VCA events, RS-485 interface, and 8 analog channels with IP expansion
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/S for small and medium CCTV projects that need an 8-channel DVR with AcuSense smart detection and full 1080p recording.
• It is suitable for shops, offices, villas, and warehouses, especially when the system includes analog cameras with possible IP expansion.
• The DVR offers strong value with H.265 Pro+ compression, Motion Detection 2.0, perimeter protection, facial detection, VCA events, and 8-channel synchronous playback.
• For best performance, Connect Gates recommends using a surveillance-grade HDD up to 10TB according to the required recording duration.
• For projects expected to expand beyond 8 cameras, Connect Gates recommends choosing a 16-channel DVR or NVR from the beginning.