Is the 8 channel DVR capable of RECORDING all 8 channels or only the 4 primary channels? Thanks
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It is recording 8 channel but when you play back only 4 channel are play. So, you have to play back the others 4 channel.
2071785
Hi Janine, this DVR has 4CH Audio in and 1 CH Audio out. But to do audio recording you need to add a microphone at the camera side, and connect the microphone to the DVR. : )
350887
It will record only one channel at a time. It has just one tuner. Ity will record while you watch another program if you use a splitter and run the other leg directly to the TV.
653416
Yes, you can program the dvr to record a show, let's say, a show that is being broadcast on channel 5 while you are watching, lets say channel 7 .
205699
I plugged this into a BNC video output on an older DVR and then into a VGA input on an LCD video monitor. The unit successfully converted the signal so I could display video being recorded by all cameras connected to the DVR. I had 12 cameras connected to the DVR and it worked fine. I think only limitation would be with the DVR.
1478406
Yes, you can add more than one DVR to the app. You can live monitor all 4 channels via 3G/4G or WiFi. I have an Android Phone, but the Q-See QS Series app works well. You can even change DVR settings abroad.
2181633
Unless your main dvr has some sort of DLNA functionality, I'm going to lean towards no. You most likely are not going to able to watch recorded shows.
2115559
I have only used the DVR that came with the system. The system that I purchased came with five cameras and a DVR that can accommodate up to nine cameras. I needed two additional cameras so I purchased them separately.
640511
Yes , you can record on all channels at same time, although it will fill your hard drive up fast, but you can overwrite old footage to make room. Your ONLY able to review 4 channels back at same time, as the dvr continues to record. Hope that helps clear up things.
448677
No, there is not a separate DVR button. The Xfinity button will get you to the menu and from there you can access the DVR recordings.
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I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air... » Read More I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. « Show Less
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No. However, my DirecTv HD-DVR allows for the recording of multiple programs while watching another channel. I would think yours does too.
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This DVR can have up to 8 cameras hooked up to it and doesnt need adapter for it , at least my set up didnt need any adapter. It has 2 four-way hook ups that came with the QS558-852 8 channel system.
1685136
Depends on your dvr. Most will include audio on the video channel you select in setup.
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Looks like the QS-558-852-1 provides a better recording video. That is based on the specs that say this DVR wil record about 8 frames/sec and yours might record at 30 frames/sec. 8-FPS is good enough for me. I need more channels or cameras rather than more frames/sec. REF: http://www.amazon.com/QS558-852-1-Channel-Security-Surveillance-High-Resolution/dp/B009HPBPOY
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I'm not sure, I know that it can operate more than 3 on 1 dvr. It depends on how you program it and what protocol your using as well as the protocol on the dvrs.
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Well... It has only one bnc input, and you can still see 4 or 16 or as many cameras as you want, it is the dvr where the info is coming from. In other words, you connect cameras to dvr and the dvr to monitor. The dvr sets the number of cameras that you can view... Hope it helps, good luck