Does this unit record full 30 FPS per channel simultaneously on all 8 channels (@ D1 resolution?). Can the H.264 compression bitrate be set exactly?
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This DVR is a standard H264 compression DVR; and it would do 30fps on all 8 channel at D1
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Nope not the one. I'm waiting for a solid state True Full HD (1920x1080) 30p solution. I couldn't care less about HDDVD BlueRay compatibility. I'll be playing the files from HDD of HTPC. I'm considering Sanyo VPC-HD2 as interim camera.
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Thank you David Simon for your in depth analysis. It sucks that the Zi8 doesn't have it's standard definition also set at 60 fps for my liking since I will not be burning any footage to Blu Ray anytime soon and will be burning to DVD. Sure it's great watching 720p on a High Def TV by connecting to HDMI, but eventually the data will be sent to my hardrive for safe keeping and burning a DVD copy to play on a stand alone player is key for me. For sure though, I'll be using the 720p @ 60fps mode in the near future, ( when I get a Blu-Ray writer, or when I get a high end comp that can handle Hi Def video editing) until then SD quality for me lol. Thank you David Simon for your in depth analysis. It sucks that the Zi8 doesn't have it's standard definition also set at 60 fps for my liking since I will not be burning any footage to Blu Ray anytime soon and will be burning to DVD. Sure it's great watching 720p on a High Def TV by connecting to HDMI, but eventually the data will be sent to my hardrive for safe keeping and burning a DVD copy to play on a stand alone player is key for me. For sure though, I'll be using the 720p @ 60fps mode in the near future, ( when I get a Blu-Ray writer, or when I get a high end comp that can handle Hi... » Read More Thank you David Simon for your in depth analysis. It sucks that the Zi8 doesn't have it's standard definition also set at 60 fps for my liking since I will not be burning any footage to Blu Ray anytime soon and will be burning to DVD. Sure it's great watching 720p on a High Def TV by connecting to HDMI, but eventually the data will be sent to my hardrive for safe keeping and burning a DVD copy to play on a stand alone player is key for me. For sure though, I'll be using the 720p @ 60fps mode in the near future, ( when I get a Blu-Ray writer, or when I get a high end comp that can handle Hi Def video editing) until then SD quality for me lol. « Show Less
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After owning this machine for about 3 months, I have my question answered. I have tried class 4, 6 and 10 SDHC cards, and they all perform nicely without any problem, all the video (1080i) playback were smooth no matter they were recorded by class 4, 6 or 10.Also, still very happy about my purchase, just came back from a family vacation over the summer, and this one device does it all, my camcorder is now collecting dust.
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It does, but be warned, the resolution at 1000fps is poor at 224x64 pixels. It will record video at the following high speed frame rates and resolutions: 1000fps: 224x64 480fps: 224x160 240fps: 512x384 120fps: 640x480 All of these are interlaced.
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Only line inputs, not line outputs in channel 7/8. You can't record from the board and run monitors at the same time, only one or the other
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it plays back the video at 30fps showing slow motion ... you can speed it up to real speed (as much as 1000fps) during playback
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It does, but be warned, the resolution at 1000fps is poor at 224x64 pixels. It will record video at the following high speed frame rates and resolutions:1000fps: 224x64480fps: 224x160240fps: 512x384120fps: 640x480All of these are interlaced.
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As far as I know : NO! You can only record one channel at a time, and this recording will nlock the viewing of any other channel.
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Yes it is. In fact I tried DTS-HDMA and True-HD bitstreaming right through MPC-HC, over HDMI and it works like a charm once set up in the player. I guess this answers yours question, and I highly recommend this board for non-overclocking work. Mine's been working 2+ months since I built the rig 24/7, and have had no issues at all.
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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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That alone doesn't mean anything - it's all about codecs, efficiency and maturity. AVCHD uses *much* more efficient - thus also more hardware-intensive - compression than HDV but it's quite 'young' so it will take some time until it leaves HDV behind, let alone the need for higher-performing embedded chips for the cams (to cram more info into the same bandwidth.)
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All the time. On hi-res with full time recording on all channels, it will record/store over a week straight before it overwrites.
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I'm not sure. I did not have mine long enough to try that. If you try it & it does could you tell me? The recorders that I've seen other folks use will record it from a DVR, but it's not 720 or 1080. It's only 480( standard def).
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THANKS guys, i was wondering if this happened to be anything like the GH2 and GH3 where they seemed to be unlimited recording times?
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1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel single or HD single.I hope this answered all your questions 1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel... » Read More 1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel single or HD single.I hope this answered all your questions « Show Less
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No, sadly it does not. The highest it will go is 1080i. I struggled a little with this myself, but it wasn't a big deal for me having to downgrade quality slightly. The real problem for me was it's output format (mp4) because to edit mp4, I had to lose serious quality in the video and the audio was always unsynced. Not a very good product imo.