The Watchguard™ Compact Series Synergy™ DVRs feature extensive compatibility with support for HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD, Analogue and IP video inputs, making it perfect for both new and retrofit CCTV installations. The DVR231 is an 8 channel HDCVI (high definition composite video interface) DVR capable of 720p HD recording over coaxial cable. It features 1 internal SATA port for up to 10TB of HDD storage and has 1x HDMI and 1x VGA video outputs. This DVR also features comprehensive remote view capabilities (iOS, Android & Windows Phone) and backup functionality (USB/network). This DVR also features comprehensive remote view capabilities (iOS, Android & Windows® Phone). This DVR suits updating existing installations and is able to expand as it offers network connectability and can record / view from IP cameras.

Records up to 720p (HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD) / 960H (analogue) / 5.0MP (IP) at up to 15fps
1 x SATA port for up to 10TB of HDD capacity
Up to 500m HDCVI video transmission distance
HDMI & VGA simultaneous video output
Backup via external USB device or local network
Configure remote view in seconds via QR code
Remote view for iOS, Android & Windows Phone

Alarm Input/Output N/A
Audio Input/Output 1/1
Backup Modes USB Device / Network
Bit Rate 1~6144Kb/s
Camera Config (Coaxial) 8 channels up to 720p/15fps (HDCVI, HDTVI, AHD), 960H/30fps (analogue)
Camera Config (IP) 10 channels up to 5MP (replaces up to 8 x BNC inputs)
Dimensions 260mm x 220mm x 40mm (1U)
Display Resolution Configurable from 1920 x 1080 to 1024 x 768
Display Split 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16
Ethernet RJ-45 port (10/100M)
Internal HDD 1 SATA port, up to 10TB
Max. User Access 128 users
Operating Environment -10 ~55°C / 10~90%RH / 86~106kpa
Power Consumption 10W (without HDD)
Power Supply DC12V/2A
Record Interval 1~60 min (default: 60 min) / Pre: 1~30s / Post: 10~300s
Record Modes Manual / Schedule (Regular [Continuous], MD) / Alarm / Stop
Record Resolution Configurable from 720p (1280 x 720) to CIF (352 x 288)
RS232 N/A
RS485 1 port
Two-way Talk Reuse channel 1 audio input/output
USB Interface 2 ports: Front USB2.0
Video Detection MD zones: 396 (22 × 18) / Video loss / Camera blank
Video Input 8 channel BNC
Video Output 1 HDMI / 1 VGA
Weight 0.75kg (without HDD)

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