A recording drive is required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase a recording drive that best suits your needs.
The Night Owl Poseidon 8-Channel H.264 DVR with D1 Recording (No HDD) allows you to instantly view videos from miles away using an internet-enabled PC, turning your computer into a surveillance hub. You can also view captured footage while on-the-go using select 3G/4G iPhone, Android, and Blackberry models. The triplex function allows you to view and playback videos even as the DVR continues to record, keeping the surveillance area fully secure. All videos are recorded in H.264 format at D1 resolution and come with a time and date stamp for official use.
In case of any movement in the vicinity under surveillance, the motion detection sensor triggers an alarm and instantly sends out an email notification to your inbox. You can also keep a track of high-risk areas during peak hours by switching to the DVR's time-scheduled recording mode. This will allow you to record for a specific period instead of continuously recording unwanted footage, thus saving space on your hard drive.
Critical surveillance footage can be transferred on a flash drive or USB hard disk for later use. For enhanced security, the DVR has a password protection feature that prevents unauthorized users from operating the system or viewing crucial data.
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Video Input | 8 channel BNC |
| Video Output | 2 channel BNC, 1 VGA |
| Audio Input / Output | RCA 4-channel input / 2-channel output |
| Display Frame Rate | 240 fps - full D1 |
| Recording Frame Rate | 7.5 fps @ D1, 15 fps @ HD1, 30 fps @ CIF |
| Display Resolution | VGA (1440 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600), BNC (704 x 480) |
| Recording Resolution | D1 (704 x 480), HD1 (704 x 240), CIF (352 x 240) |
| Recording Mode | Motion activated, continuous, and time schedule |
| Display Mode | Nine, quad, single-channel, auto switch, and hidden |
| Audio Alarm Modes | Motion detection, video loss, HD error, and HD full |
| Playback Options | Multi-channel (1/4/9) by event and date |
| Capacity | Expandable up to 2 TB SATA (No Hard Drive Installed) |
| Backup | USB 2.0 (USB keys, USB HD) |
| Digital Watermarking | Video time and date stamp for official use |
| PTZ Control | Built-in RS-485 port, supports PELCO-P and PELCO-D |
| Mouse Control | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Multi-Tasking | Triplex (record, playback and remote view simultaneously) |
| Network Interface | RJ-45, 10M / 100M (Includes 1 RJ-45 cable) |
| Network Protocol | Supports TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE, UPNP |
| Internet Viewing | Internet explorer 6 or higher (up to 7 users at the same time) |
| Mobile Phone Viewing | 3G/4G smartphones running Windows Mobile Pro, Symbian S60 V3 & V5, iPhones, iPad, Blackberry (Blackberry operating system OS 5.0), Android |
| Tablet PC Viewing | iPads, Tablet PC running Windows Mobile, Windows 7, Android operating system |
| Operating System | Windows XP, Vista, and 7 |
| Hard Disk Space | Expandable up to 2 TB SATA (No Hard Drive Installed) |
| Voltage | 110 / 220 volts |
| Operating Temperature | 40 to 110° F (4 to 43° C) |
| Dimensions | 11.8 x 9.9 x 2.4" (299.72 x 251.46 x 60.96 mm) |
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Comments about Night Owl Poseidon 8-Channel H.264 DVR with D1 Recording (No HDD):
This product has exceeded my expectations. It was easy to setup and has worked flawlesly in since put into service. It was a challenge to get setup so that I could see it via internet and iPhone but I kept at it and eventually got it going. I do have networking experience. I have been able to view my place while I have been traveling which has been very nice. I added a SATA hard drive that I had and am able to review the recorded video later. I hooked it up to my home cable system with a modulator and can see the dogs when they go out in the yard. Everything works very, very, well.
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Comments about Night Owl Poseidon 8-Channel H.264 DVR with D1 Recording (No HDD):
I use this to monitor and preview live video at concerts. Great and easy way to see everything I need to see.
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Comments about Night Owl Poseidon 8-Channel H.264 DVR with D1 Recording (No HDD):
AFTER I SPENT ANOTHER $130 ON A HARD DRIVE THIS THING IS GREAT. NIGHTOWL TECH SUPPORT WAS EXCELLENT. THEY HELPED WITH THE VIEW FROM HOME SOFTWARE. VERY SOLID DVR.
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Comments about Night Owl Poseidon 8-Channel H.264 DVR with D1 Recording (No HDD):
AFTER I SPENT ANOTHER 130.00 ON A HARD DRIVE IT WORKS GREAT. NIGHT OWL'S TECH SUPPORT IS EXCELLENT. THEY HELPED WITH THE VIEWING FROM HOME SETUP. I AM VERY PLEASED.
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