Will this DVR record 30 fps for all 16 cameras simultaneously?
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Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps total) and it records about 2 weeks on a 1TB hard drive. Hope this helps. Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps... » Read More Good question, I had to try it to find out. The max for all 16 cameras simultaneously, using 960H resolution, is 15fps. If you want 30fps, you can only do it on 8 cameras with the remaining ones set to no recording. You can also set 7 cameras to 30fps and split the remaining 30 frames among the rest. Bottom line is 240fps max for the system divided up however you want in 1fps increments. I couldn't test it at lower than 960H because it requires a reload. Maybe at a lower setting you would get more total fps but I don't know. Also, I use 2fps continuous on each of the 16 cameras (32fps total) and it records about 2 weeks on a 1TB hard drive. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I'll have to double check DVR supply, but camera adapter was a 3-5 amp for 8 cameras, thinking DVR was a 3 amp power supply.
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Hi Kevin,Yes two will work at the same time allowing you to record 8 HD channels. Most of the significant requirements are for playback, not recording, so the stated system requirements will work for recording 8 HD channels at the same time.Thanks,-Jeremy
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There are multiple variables that you have to take into account. Are you using 16 cameras or less. Obviously with fewer cameras there is less video being recored. Next are you recording in the highest video clarity... 960 vs. 480. What size hdd do you have installed and do you also use an external? Finally I am not sure if you can only record 16 hours and then just record motion only for the other 8 or not. Unfortunately your question can't be answered easily with out more information. I would look at worse case when you do it though to figure out if its going to last long enough for you.
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I really don't know, I'm using Ispy software to run this cameras, great cameras, I bought 30, but never tried the software that comes with it.try Ispy, its free.
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Hi John, The 16 channel dvr can support up to 16 cameras however if you only wanted to use 1 camera or 5 cameras on that system that would be ok too. It's really up to your discretion on how many cameras you'd like to use up to the maximum 16. I hope that helps answer your question.
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You can use software such as "ispy" to record multi cameras to the hard drive.
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I have three cam connected and all work fine. When an object hits one camera it will record otherwise the three images can be viewed all the time.
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It depends on the configuration of your surveilance controller. I use a Revo DVR controller and I have 4 cameras plugged into the monitor.
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We have two cameras set to the motion sensing and do not record while the other six are recording. I didn't find anything in the manual (you can find this on line) on this but our security company installer did this for us.
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Yes! I have done this and even purchased a different brand of cameras I believe it handles up to 8 cameras.
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Kristen, I believe it cannot continuously record multiple cameras, you select one for continuous recording. Multiple cameras are used in motion detection mode. Motion detection works well for me.Jim L.
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Yes, You ca add 4 more cameras to this DVR. It's 8 channels DVR but only come with 4 camera. You can purchase 4 more BNC type cameras and install it
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On this system there is only input for 4 cameras (channels). If you think you will need/want more cameras get the DVR with 8 or more camera/channel inputs.
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Yes it will only record when switching between cameras or just one camera, but not two at the same time.
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I have a nightowl 8 camera setup with 500Gb drive. I choose to record all eight cameras 24x7. You can go to the playback function and the calendar will highlight the dates it has available. When I check mine it shows 6 days. I would assume at least you would get 12 days. This is at the dvr's default frame rate. lower frame rates will yield longer record times but lesser video quality. You can extend by switching to motion record where the dvr records only when it senses motion. just experiment by changing frame rates, motion, etc. Go to playback and check the results, but this will take time.
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You say u have a four channel dvr but you dont say how many channels you are using...if using all four answer is no......if using less the answer is yes.