8 Channel CCTV DVR Recorder, DEATTI HD 1080P Lite 5in1 Hybrid DVR for Home Security System with 1TB Hard Drive, Compatible with AHD/CVI/TVI/IP/CVBS(Analog) Cameras

This DVR gives good value for money in the provision of plug and play excellent quality CCTV coverage and with a vast range of customisable options. The DVR unit with crystal blue lights is stylish and will look good with any décor.I purchased this DVR to replace a previous lesser DVR as part of an upgrading of an existing CCTV security system, but am absolutely amazed at the extent to which this DVR has brought my existing cameras to life, with clearer daytime coverage, and with low-light clear colour or infrared at night where there was previously very little coverage.The DVR is supplied with a User Manual, in which the seller also supplied a PDF version after purchase. The User Manual gives full details of all the on-screen menus and options available but unfortunately does not provide details of the way in which these options are to be put to best use, thereby leaving the user to discover for themselves, albeit that adverse reviews would suggest that this can sometimes lead to unfortunate outcome.This DVR is however suitable for first-time DVR users in that when a CCTV camera is plugged in the DVR automatically sets up the camera into use, in which the user can then operate the DVR on its default settings without the necessity to customise, or for selective customisation at a later date, with default options available on all features as a safeguard.In that I have quite specific security requirements, I have for the past two weeks been putting this DVR through all of its features, albeit for use as a standalone DVR therefore not linked for Smartphone use.All in all therefore this CCTV DVR provides excellent quality in all that is needed and is therefore to be thoroughly recommended and well worth trying.For starters therefore:The DVR uses a CR2032 button battery for time/date stamping which is preinstalled but will need to be replaced occasionally.The DVR camera connections require BNC cable with metal locking connectors – BNC plastic connectors will need BNC locking adaptors – the cable with locking connectors proving to be the better option.The AV and audio out connectors also require BNC locking connectors – these can be used to output via a scaling converter as in BNC to SCART or other such converter for output to older televisions or in making use of other types of unused TV connections – in which the picture quality is as good as that via HDMI. An HDMI scaling converter could be used for the same purpose.As with all DVR's, in connecting the CCTV cameras the wires should lie alongside each other, not tangled, and not crossing over each other. The mouse cable and DVR power cable should not be near or touching the camera cables.To date I have not encountered any restrictions in the use of the camera connections. It is always better to let the DVR install the cameras and set itself up, and then only adjust what you need to adjust.A case therefore of connect the cameras, connect the mouse, plug the DVR in, open the Wizard , create your login password , set the time zone, select the way you want the date to display, close the wizard, and then enjoy.Right click to display the mini menu, at the bottom select from the camera display options – or left double-click on a camera image to view one camera – the mouse scroll wheel will also scroll from one single on screen camera to the next.With one camera on screen, holding the mouse left button down, pull out a small rectangle in the shape of your screen, left-click inside the rectangle to zoom without a zoom camera, left double-click to return to normal display.To adjust the colour or clarity on a camera, or improve older cameras, select the camera, right-click for the mini menu, select colour setting, adjust the contrast and saturation, and during night-time darkness.To set up recording - from the mini menu select main menu and then select Record.This allows the user to set all the cameras to record all the time, or individual cameras to record at scheduled times – I set All to record at all times but only by way of motion detection, therefore unchecking the Regular box.To set up motion detection - from the mini menu select main menu and then select Alarm.If All is selected to set all the channels at once, when one detects motion all the channels will record - therefore for each individual channel for motion detection separately select the channel number and check the enable box to turn the motion detection on.The pre and post record options add a little recording time either side of the actual, I have the Record pre-record set at 30secs and the motion detection post-record set at 120secs.The scheduled recordings perform well and the motion detection is well-responsive on Middle sensitivity albeit adjustable.Main Menu > Record > Playback allows the playback of all recorded material channel by channel by selection, or by continuous run-through, with pause, stop, fast or slow forward and back, or frame by frame, in fairly standard format therefore, albeit not quite as featured as on my previous DVR.Main Menu > Record > Backup allows the backing up of recorded material onto a flash drive or other external storage facility.Main Menu > Record > Backup > Detect will detect the plugged in storage device if not displayed.Main Menu > Record > Backup > BackupClear any existing listed files from previous back-ups by clicking the Remove button.Select the channel - right-click on each date and time number to set the period – click the Add button – do the same again to add other recorded files to the list - select the back-up format and click Start.Whilst this will readily backup files in MP4 or H264/5 each requiring specific players, when it came to backing up in the more widely used AVI format, the DVR proved to be temperamental until I did battle to get the better of it. Once achieved the quality of the backup is good.These the essentials - other features being a matter of choice.

This was bought as a replacement for an old DVR for a home cctv system. The unit itself is neat and allows me to connect my older cameras. It’s easily set up and can be accessed remotely. An excellent DVR with lots of functionality.

My old CCTV DVR recorder from QVIS still worked, but the app (Orpheus Pro) was no longer supported by Android and therefore no remote monitoring possible. I bought this on a punt and was pleasantly surprised that it worked immediately following a direct swap of the cables from the cameras to the new DVR. Setup was easy and the new associated app XMEye Pro, (which does not work with the old DVR), is straightforward. Not had an opportunity to check remote use away from home yet, but app works fine on the home network. Will update if there are problems. Therefore a cheap and effective upgrade. I also swapped out the 1TB Toshiba drive it came with for a 2TB WD purple, without any issue. View from cameras seems better too. Recommended.Edit Feb 2025: Receiving data from 8 cameras and still working 2 years on - see pic. Can also confirm it works remotely. Shame some people seem to have received used units, but I think if you can get a brand new one it'll probably be OK

I purchased this item to replace a defective old (circa 6 years) DVR whose HDD had failed, this item was plug and play out of the box with minimal setup required, if you are going down the network access route there are more steps required, however this is explained in the supplied manual but is something I did not set up so cannot comment on, I'm also not using the motion detection feature so again no comment.However overall a solid unit if you are just looking to replace an older model.

The DVR does not come with software that allows it to be viewed on a PC. This has to be requested directly from Deatti. Once downloaded, installed and run, the DVR windows ALWAYS appear on the secondary monitor. In my case, this is a real pain since the secondary display is a projector which is mostly unpowered. (It's only used for presentations). That means that in order to view the DVR on a PC, I have to have the projector powered in order to see how to drag the VMS software onto the main display.I have reported this bug to Deatti who deny that it is a bug and tell me to just disconnect the projector from the PC. This is not sensible in my case since the projector cabling is largely inaccessible.UPDATE: Note that the problem is with the VMS software that allows the PC to access/view the DVR and not with the DVR itself.

Bought only the DVR as a replacement for our school's old system (which was fried by a power surge). Plugged it in, attached the existing cameras, and it was up and running in less than 10 minutes. The setup wizard made it easy. Opted to get more details on the email alert setup, which they supplied promptly. The documentation was clear. I would rate this product as an excellent value given its cost.

I was hoping to stream video directly to a Linux PC, and some users said this should be possible. However on connecting to this DVR it prompts the user to download VideoPlayToolSetup.exe file which is for Windows PC only. Note i do have an IP cameras that stream to a web browser no downloads needed. The irony is the DVR has Linux operating system.I have only had it for a couple of days and so far everything else looks OK.

It really is plug and play as long as you use the QR code and you write down your user name and password ready to refer to later.I have established 20 camera's on two systems 3 phone receiver's and 4 TV as monitor's and it also play upto 1months historical recording.I am now able to monitor 2 separate houses 50 miles apart or even when I am on the move with and without WIFI.Without WIFI you use Data on your sim card.Luck

Heute mittag kam in einer verschlissene Papiertüte das Aufnahmegerät bei mir an! Ohne Schutzverpackung! Der Original Karton vom Gerät war vorne und hinten aufgerissen und hatte Druckspuren! Am Gerät selber waren auch die zu sehen. Steckernetzteil hier in Deutschland nicht zu gebrauchen, da es sich nicht umbauen läßt und hier in keiner Steckdose passt.Wenn ich mir die Tüte anschaue hat diese beim Transport öfter den Platz gewechselt!!Funktions Test war OK. Bis jetzt! Wer verschickt Elektronische Geräte in einer Plasiktüte.Letzte Woche bekam ich 2 Wandkalender für 2025 in einen Pappkarton mit Noppenfolie und ein Elektronisches Gerät gibt es einer Papiertüte.