HiLook by Hikvision DVR-208Q-M1 8-Channel 5-in-1 HD DVR (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP)

The HiLook by Hikvision DVR-208Q-M1 is a professional-grade 8-channel 5-in-1 hybrid digital video recorder that works with HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS analogue and IP cameras. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 8 analogue channels + up to 12-ch IP (mix-and-match)
• 5-in-1 — HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP camera support
• Coaxial audio (AoC) on HD-TVI channels
• Motion Detection 2.0 for smarter alerts
• 1 × SATA HDD bay & remote access via HiLookVision or Hik-Connect

Manufacturer Description

Full-channel Motion Detection 2.0; 8 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/CVBS self-adaptive inputs; 8-ch HD-TVI coaxial video & audio input; 1-ch local audio input; 4-ch IP video input (up to 12-ch IP); 1 SATA interface; 1080p @ 15fps per channel; 1U case.

Who is the DVR-208Q-M1 for?

The 8-channel HD-TVI recorder for a coax system of 5–8 cameras where at least some are 4MP or 5MP: it records up to 5MP per channel with H.265+, accepts TVI, AHD, CVI and analogue cameras on any input, and adds IP cameras over the network. A house with cameras on every elevation, a shop with a mix of old and new coax cameras, or a small unit upgrading from a 1080p DVR without rewiring. It also supports HiLook coax PTZs with control over the coax. For audio over coax from mic cameras, the DVR-208G-M1/T or the AcuSense DVR-208U-M1/T; for 16 cameras, the DVR-216Q-M2.

What to add

• A surveillance-grade hard drive — 2–4TB for eight cameras; we fit and format to order.
• Coax cameras plus RG59 cable and a 12V multi-way PSU — the DVR does not power cameras.
• A network cable to your router for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app.

Frequently asked questions

Can I mix 1080p and 5MP cameras?

Yes — each channel records at its camera's resolution, up to 5MP.

Will it work with my old cameras and cabling?

Yes — CVBS, AHD and CVI are auto-detected, and existing RG59 is fine for HD-TVI.

Does it record audio from HiLook mic cameras?

Audio over coax needs a "/T" or U-series DVR; this model has a standard line-level audio input.

Further reading: NVR vs DVR — which recorder?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.