8 Channel 5-in-1 Hybrid DVR with Optional HDD

8 Channel 5-in-1 Hybrid DVR for Existing Coax CCTV Systems

This 8-channel hybrid DVR is the practical upgrade path when a recorder is failing but the cameras and coax cable runs are still worth keeping. It drops into existing BNC-based CCTV systems, supports multiple camera formats, and gives you flexible hard drive options instead of forcing one storage configuration on every job.

Best For

• Retail stores, restaurants, offices, small warehouses, and mixed-use commercial spaces
• Replacing an older DVR without pulling new Ethernet cable to every camera
• Installers who need one recorder that can handle mixed analog formats and IP cameras

Works With the Cameras You Already Have

This is a true 5-in-1 hybrid DVR for HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, legacy CVBS analog cameras, and supported IP cameras. Standard BNC connections let you keep existing coax wiring, while IP support gives the system room to grow when the client adds new camera locations later.

Choose Your Hard Drive Option

Select the storage that matches the job: No HDD, 1TB pre-installed, or 2TB pre-installed. Choose No HDD if you are supplying your own compatible SATA surveillance drive, or choose a pre-installed option if you want the recorder ready to configure and record out of the box.

Local Recording With Remote Viewing

Footage records locally to the drive inside the DVR, so the system does not depend on a paid cloud plan. Remote viewing is available from iPhone, Android, PC, or Mac when the recorder is connected to the network. Motion recording, scheduled recording, and continuous recording modes let you balance storage retention with the needs of the site.

Why Installers Use a Hybrid DVR

• Keep existing coax wiring and compatible BNC cameras
• Mix HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP cameras on one recorder
• Avoid unnecessary rewiring on legacy CCTV upgrades
• Use HDMI or VGA output for a local security monitor
• Choose hard drive capacity based on retention needs

Key Features

• Channels: 8 analog BNC channels plus IP camera support
• Camera compatibility: 5-in-1 — HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS analog, IP
• Camera input support: up to 5MP TVI/AHD; up to 4MP CVI/IP
• Compression: H.265 / H.264
• Storage options: No HDD, 1TB pre-installed, or 2TB pre-installed
• PTZ control: RS485 for compatible PTZ cameras
• Video output: HDMI + VGA
• Remote access: iOS, Android, PC, Mac
• Recording modes: continuous, scheduled, motion-triggered
• Support: California-based SVD support, Monday through Friday
• Warranty: 1 year

Common Questions

Can I use this with old analog BNC cameras?
Usually yes if the cameras output TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS analog video. If the camera format is unknown, send us the model number and we will help confirm compatibility.

Does it replace an NVR?
It is a DVR/hybrid recorder for coax and supported IP cameras. For a pure IP camera system with Ethernet-only cameras, an NVR may be the better fit.

Do I have to buy it with a hard drive?
No. Choose No HDD if you already have a compatible SATA surveillance drive, or choose a pre-installed 1TB or 2TB option for a ready-to-record unit.

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