larry1301 1 Posted January 20, 2021 I have an 8CH H.264 Standalone DVR ZMD_DT_SCN8 DVR with 8 ZModo BNC Cameras attached to it. I installed 6-8 years ago. It went belly up yesterday. I would like to buy a replacement DVR and use my existing cameras. It appears that ZModo no longer sells DVRs My question is if I can use any DVR that has BNC inputs. Here is what the ZMode manuals says about its inputs. Analogue video signal: The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P, 75Ω). Since I am replacing I might go with a 16 CH and adds some additional cameras later but for now I just want to get back up and running. Not much in the way of others requirements LAN, HDMI, Android, etc. I really don't want to install 8 new cameras. These are the cameras. http://surveillance.zmodo.com/700tvl-ultra-hi-reso-outdoor-security-camera.html And here are the camera specs: * 1/4" Color CMOS Image Sensor * 700 TV Lines, Horizontal * 3.6mm Lens * Signal: NTSC * Night Vision Min. Light: 0 Lux (IR On) * IR Irradiation Distance: up to 80' * Operation Temperature: 14F~122F * Weatherproof: Yes * Power: 12V DC * Mount: Wall * Video Connector: BNC * Power Connector: RCA 12V DC I did a search in the forum but didn't find any relevant posts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted January 20, 2021 Hi. What you need to look for is a 4 in 1 dvr and pic a 5mp unit ..... this will allow you to use your existing cameras and also allows you option to go better cameras when you should start to replace yours you have a 4 way now but I would recommend going 8way ...... not much difference in price where are you located Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry1301 1 Posted January 20, 2021 I'm in PA. My current is an 8 camera. By 4 in 1 do you mean 4 cameras? I plan to get a 16 Channel. So I can use any with BNC inputs? Some Googling tells me that 4-in-1 " 4in1 Security cameras are considered "universal cameras" because they can output three types of HD over Coax video signals (HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD) and analog resolution video (CVBS). " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted January 20, 2021 Hi. Yes your homework is right 4 in 1 allows standard analog and analog HD digital which is cvi tvi ahd. But look for a unit of 5mp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry1301 1 Posted January 20, 2021 One like this seems to do what I need although I haven't been about to find out the difference yet between 5MP and 5MP Lite. https://www.amazon.com/ANNKE-16-Channel-Security-Surveillance-Detection/dp/B08BC6V7S1/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=16+channel+dvr+5mp&qid=1611178535&sr=8-18. Doesn't seem to be a lot of 16CH DVRs without cameras out there. I see more 8CH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted January 20, 2021 Hi that’s cheap for a reason ....... app only shows 1 camera at a time and app has problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry1301 1 Posted January 20, 2021 That's no good. I want to see all cameras on my phone or tablet on one screen like I do now and all cameras on a TV via HDMI. Any recommendations? I would prefer a 16 Camera DVR 5-in-1 5MP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted January 20, 2021 Ok take a look at the first 12 units on this page https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/ACD30175-F216-481E-977C-87964F05F0B3?ingress=2&visitId=1c9d2f9d-99d5-43de-8933-8ea077058afc&ref_=ast_bln Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
