by Crutchfield's Eric A.

Watch and record up to 8 camera feeds

This DVR has the features and the flexibility you need to keep tabs on a home or place of business, with connections for up to 8 indoor or outdoor security cameras. Spyclops offers a robust system with multiple input and output options, so you can view real-time video either on directly connected monitors or TVs (not included), or remotely via the Internet or a local network using the included smartphone app. The DVR has 1 terabyte (TB) of memory built in, and can be expanded up to 3 TB if needed.

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Watch and record up to 8 camera feeds

Note: The DVR can switch between single-camera and up to eight-camera mode when streaming video live. When playing back video, you will see only one camera's feed on screen.

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Product highlights:

records audio and video for up to 8 surveillance cameras
up to 30 fps recording per channel
free ESEENET mobile phone app allows remote viewing via AndroidT and iOS® devices
1 terabyte (TB) of memory included
- SATA port allows expansion to up to 3 TB of memory
maximum resolution: 720 x 480
kit includes 12-volt, 3-amp power supply, and mouse

Connections:

output options include VGA, HDMI and BNC coaxial connections
features dual USB 2.0 ports for backup and mouse connection
RS485 port for controlling pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras
warranty: 3 years
MFR # SPY-DVR8

What's in the box:

Spyclops 8 Channel DVR owner's manual

SPY-DVR8 8-channel security DVR
AC adapter with attached 42" DC output cord (DC output: 12V 3A)
4' AC power cord (IEC 3-prong connector)
Mouse with attached 42" cord (Type A USB)
Instruction Book
Spyclops Limited Warranty
Warranty Registration Card

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Features

Overview: The Spyclops DVR-8 is an 8-channel security DVR (digital video recorder) can record audio and video from up to 8 attached cameras. It has two built-in 500 GB SATA HDDs (total 1 TB of storage) for hours of recording time. The system HDDs can be upgraded to support up to 3 TB of storage. The unit stores 80-250MB of video or up to 28.8MB of audio per hour per channel.

Operating System: The DVR has an embedded Linux operating system. An optical mouse is included for controlling the system via its graphical user interface. You can also control the system using the front panel buttons, or the optional wireless remote control. No monitor is included, however, there are HDMI and VGA outputs provided for connecting the DVR to a TV or computer monitor.

Recording Quality: The DVR-8 uses H.264 video and ADPCM audio compression. With each channel, you can choose to record in CIF (360 x 240) or D1 (720 x 480) resolution at up to 30 frames per second.

Note: The DVR is compatible with NTSC or PAL as the video standard. PAL is the default setting, so you will need to select NTSC in the Setup menu before using.

Network Setup: The DVR can be connected to your home network for remote monitoring. Using the free EseeNet+ app, you can remotely view your system from any web browser, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. EseeNet+ is available for iPhone/iPad with iOS 4.3 or later, and Android devices with version 2.3 and up.

Live Monitoring: You can monitor the DVR's connected cameras in real time from a TV or computer monitor. The video quality during monitoring is D1 (720 x 480). You can choose to display one channel at a time, a 2 x 2 grid of four channels at once, or a 3 x 3 grid of all 8 channels at once.

Backup: Video and audio stored in the DVR can be easily and quickly backed up using a USB drive. Two USB ports are included on the rear panel--one for the included mouse, and one for a USB backup drive.

Connections: The DVR-8 has the following connections on the rear panel:

Video In: BNC x8
Outputs: Video: BNC x1, Audio: BNC x1
Audio In: RCA x2
HDMI x 1
VGA Out: Female DE-15 x1
Network: RJ-45 Ethernet port (Cat 6) x1
USB: Type A female x2 (Mouse, USB backup)
PTZ Camera Control: RS485 port
DC 12V: DC barrel connection

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