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Technical Specifications

Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT — 8-ch 1080p 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR

If you want cleaner alerts, faster searches, and flexible camera compatibility without overcomplicating your setup, the iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT is built for that. You get intelligent human/vehicle filtering to cut down false alarms, smart search tools to find incidents quicker, and support for multiple signal types—so you can modernize or expand without ripping everything out.

Key Features

  • 8 channels + 1 HDD (1U) — a compact recorder that still gives you room to scale storage.
  • Deep Learning analytics options — supports 2-ch Facial Recognition or 4-ch advanced model Perimeter Protection to reduce wasted review time.
  • Motion Detection 2.0 (Human/Vehicle) — helps cut false alarms from lights/leaves so you’re responding to what actually matters.
  • 4-ch AcuSearch Technology — quicker searches by object/event type when you need to find “the moment” fast.
  • H.265 Pro+ — efficient compression for more recording time without ballooning bandwidth/storage use.
  • Multi-signal support — 5 signals input adaptively (HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP) for easier upgrades and mixed systems.
  • Expand to IP — supports 4-ch (up to 12-ch) IP input up to 6 MP for higher-detail coverage where needed.
  • HDTVI Two-Way Audio — supports all channels HDTVI Two-Way Audio Technology for talk/listen setups on supported cameras.

Note: Face picture comparison, motion detection 2.0, and perimeter protection cannot be enabled at the same time—enabling one makes the other two unavailable.

Ideal Applications

  • Retail stores needing faster incident search and fewer false motion alerts.
  • Small warehouses and back-of-house areas where perimeter events matter more than constant motion pings.
  • Office/building security upgrades that must keep existing coax cameras while adding a few higher-res IP cameras.
  • Sites using audio-over-coax or two-way audio to verify deliveries, gates, or restricted access.

AI & Smart Analytics

Face Picture Library
Up to 16 face picture libraries
Face Picture Comparison (Captured from Camera)
Face picture comparison, face picture search (2-ch face picture comparison alarm for HD analog camera)
Motion Detection 2.0 (Human/Vehicle Analysis)
Deep learning-based motion detection 2.0 is enabled by default for all analog channels, it can classify human and vehicle, and extremely reduce false alarms caused by objects like leaves and lights; Quick search by object or event type is supported;
Perimeter Protection (Human/Vehicle Analysis)
Up to 4-ch
Analytics Limitation Note
Face picture comparison, motion detection 2.0 and perimeter protection cannot be enabled at the same time. Enable one function will make the other two unavailable.

Video & Audio

IP Video Input
4-ch (up to 12-ch), Up to 6 MP resolution
Analog Video Input
8-ch BNC interface (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), supporting coaxitron connection
HDTVI Input
3K(2960 x 1665)@25/20 fps, 3K(3328x1504)@20fps,5 MP(2560 × 1944)@20 fps, 4 MP(2560 × 1440)@25/30 fps,1080P@25/30 fps, 720P@25/30fps
AHD Input
5 MP(2560 × 1944)@20 fps, 4 MP(2560 × 1440)@25/30 fps,1080P@25/30 fps, 720P@25/30fps
HDCVI Input
3K(2880×1620)@25fps, 5MP(2592 × 1944)@20 fps, 4MP(2560 × 1440)@25/30 fps,1080P@25/30 fps, 720P@25/30fps
CVBS Input
PAL/NTSC
HDMI Output
1-ch, 1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, HDMI/VGA simultaneous output
VGA Output
1-ch, 1920 × 1080/60Hz, 1280 × 1024/60Hz, 1280 × 720/60Hz, HDMI/VGA simultaneous output
CVBS Output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), resolution: PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480
Audio Input
1-ch (up to 8-ch is optional), RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ); 8-ch via coaxial cable
Audio Output
1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ)
Two-Way Audio
1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) (using the first audio input)
Synchronous Playback
8-ch
Optional Audio/Alarm Tag Note
The tag on the package will describe audio input and alarm in/out parameters. For example, “4A+8/4ALM” means your device has 4 audio inputs, 8 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs. If your device only has 1 audio input, the tag may not describe it.

Recording & Compression

Video Compression
H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264
Encoding Resolution (1080p Lite mode not enabled)
3K lite/5 MP lite/4 MP lite/1080p/720p/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF
Encoding Resolution (1080p Lite mode enabled)
3K lite/5 MP lite/4 MP lite/1080p lite/720p lite/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF
Frame Rate — Main stream (1080p Lite mode not enabled)
For 3K stream access: 3K lite@12fps;4 MP lite/1080p@15fps;720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@20fps; For 5 MP stream access: 5 MP lite@12fps;4 MP lite/1080p@15fps;720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@20fps; For 4 MP stream access: 4 MP lite/1080p@15fps;720p/WD1/4CIF/VGA/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N); For 1080p stream access: 1080p/720p@15fps; VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N); For 720p stream access: 720p/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N)
Frame Rate — Main stream (1080p Lite mode enabled)
3K lite/5 MP lite@12fps;4 MP lite@15fps;1080p lite/720p lite/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N)
Sub-stream
WD1/4CIF@12fps; CIF@25fps (P)/30fps (N)
Video Bitrate
32 Kbps to 6 Mbps
Dual-stream
Support main stream or sub stream
Stream Type
Video, Video & Audio
Audio Compression
G.711u
Audio Bitrate
64 Kbps

Network

Remote Connection
64
Total Bandwidth
96 Mbps
Network Protocol
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS, ONVIF
Network Interface
1, RJ45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface
Wi-Fi
Connectable to Wi-Fi network by Wi-Fi dongle through USB interface

Storage, I/O, and Control Interfaces

Serial Interface
RS-485 (half-duplex)
SATA
1 SATA interface, up to 10 TB capacity for each disk
Alarm In/Out
N/A (optional to support)
USB Interface
Front panel: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 2.0
Physical Interface — VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
Physical Interface — USB
USB interface
Physical Interface — VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Physical Interface — HDMI
HDMI interface
Physical Interface — VGA
VGA interface
Physical Interface — AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT, RCA connector
Physical Interface — AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN, RCA connector
Physical Interface — LAN
LAN network interface
Physical Interface — RS-485
RS-485 serial interface
Physical Interface — Power Input
12 VDC power input
Physical Interface — GND
GND

Power & Environmental

Power Supply
12 VDC, 1.5 A
Consumption
≤ 18 W (without HDD)
Working Temperature
-10 °C to + 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Working Humidity
10% to 90%

Physical

Dimension (W × D × H)
319 × 236 × 48 mm (12.6 × 9.3 × 1.9 inch)
Weight
≤ 1.78 kg (3.9 lb) (without HDD)
Available Model
iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT

 

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