System Overview

• Model: 8CH 1U 4K AI H.265+ DVR with SMD+

• SKU: PENDVR-EL8M4K-AI3

• Recorder Type: 8-channel penta-brid digital video recorder

• Form Factor: 1U chassis

• Main Processor: Embedded processor

• Operating System: Embedded Linux

Video Input & Compatibility

• Analog Camera Inputs:

  • 8 × BNC channels with adaptive access

  • Supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, and CVBS formats

• Analog Resolution Support:

  • HDCVI: 4K, 6MP, 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p

  • TVI: 4K, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p

  • AHD: 4K, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p

• IP Camera Input:

  • 8 + 8 IP channels (up to 16 IP channels total)

  • Supports IP cameras up to 8MP per channel

• Maximum Incoming Bandwidth: 128 Mbps

Recording & Compression

• Maximum Recording Resolution: 4K-N / 5MP across all channels

• Video Compression: AI Coding, H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264

• Audio Compression: G.711A, G.711u, PCM

• Dual-Stream: Supported

Encoding Performance

• Encoding Capacity:

  • 4K: 1–7 fps

  • 6MP: 1–10 fps

  • 5MP: 1–12 fps

  • 4K-N / 4MP / 3MP: 1–15 fps

  • 1080p / 720p / 960H / D1 / CIF: 1–25/30 fps

• Frame Rate (PAL): 1–25 fps

• Frame Rate (NTSC): 1–30 fps

AI & Intelligent Video Analytics

• AI Coding: Full-channel AI Coding supported

• SMD Plus:

  • Up to 8 analog channels

  • AI-based human and motor vehicle detection with secondary filtering

• Perimeter Protection: Up to 2 analog channels

• Face Detection:

  • Up to 2 channels

  • Detects up to 12 faces per channel

• Face Recognition: Up to 2 channels

• Face Database Capacity:

  • Up to 10 face databases

  • Up to 20,000 total images

• Face Attributes:

  • Gender, age group, glasses, expressions, face mask, beard

  • Up to four detection panels displayed simultaneously

Display & Output

• Video Outputs: HDMI and VGA

• Output Configuration:

  • Simultaneous or heterogeneous HDMI/VGA output supported

• Multi-Screen Display:

  • Without IP expansion: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9

  • With IP expansion: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16

Playback & Backup

• Record Modes:

  • Manual, Schedule (General/Continuous), Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering, Alarm

• Playback Modes:

  • Instant, General, Event, Tag, Smart Playback (face & motion detection)

• Playback Split: 1 / 4 / 9 / 16

• Backup Methods: USB device or network

Network & Interoperability

• Network Protocols:

  • HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, P2P

• Mobile Access: iPhone, iPad, Android

• Browser Support: Chrome, IE9 or later, Firefox

• ONVIF: Version 16.12 compliant

• Third-Party Camera Support: Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Pelco, Canon, Samsung, Arecont, and others

Storage

• HDD Interface: 2 × SATA ports

• Maximum HDD Capacity: Up to 16TB per drive (capacity may vary with operating temperature)

• Disk Group Management: Supported

Alarm & I/O

• Alarm Inputs: 8 channels

• Alarm Outputs: 3 channels

• Alarm Types:

  • Motion detection, video loss, tampering, disk errors, low disk space, IP/MAC conflict

• Alarm Linkage:

  • Recording, snapshot, external IPC alarm output, access controller, buzzer, voice prompt, preset, email, log

Audio & Ports

• Audio Inputs: 4 × RCA (external), 8 × BNC (coaxial)

• Audio Output: 1 × RCA

• Two-Way Talk: Supported (shared with first audio channel)

• RS-485: 1 port (PTZ control)

• USB Ports: 2 (1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0)

• Network Port: 1 × Ethernet

Additional Features

• IoT & POS Integration: Supported