Spec Sheet
Universal HD over Coax® Digital Video Recorder
DW-VA1P8xT
Available Models
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  DW-VA1P81T – 1TB, 4CH
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  DW-VA1P82T – 2TB, 8CH
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  DW-VA1P83T – 3TB, 8CH
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  DW-VA1P84T – 4TB, 8CH
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  DW-VA1P86T – 6TB, 8CH
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  DW-VA1P88T – 8TB, 8CH
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  DW-VA1P810T – 10TB, 8CH
PathFinder
TM
Real-Time 2.1MP/1080p
Monitoring
30fps
8 Channels
240 Total fps
240 fps
8CH
Limited Warranty
5
YEAR
5MP
Up to 5MP 
Recording 
HD over Coax
™
Summary
VMAX® A1 Plus™ DVRs support HD-Analog and HD-TVI signals up to 
5MP and CVBS up to 960H. The DVRs oer a seamless upgrade to 
HD resolution for new ROI from existing coaxial infrastructure. The 
VMAX® A1 Plus™ can record 1080p video at real-time 30fps. Up the 
Coax (UTC) remote configuration is available with all compatible 
cameras. The 8-channel DVR is available with up to 10TB of storage.
Features
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  Universal HD over Coax® DVR records HD-Analog and HD-TVI and 
all analog up to 960H signals
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  Advanced H.264 Linux® embedded DVR
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  8-channels, real time 30fps recording up to 1080p
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  Up to 5MP recording resolution at a total 80fps
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  PathFinder™ auto port forwarding
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  C
3
™ CMS and event server software up to 144 channels
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  Event camera group recording
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  Complete system analysis with real-time system and network 
status monitoring
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  Mobile Application for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod®, Android® Smart Phones 
and Tablets and Apple TV®
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  Mac® compatible remote ACS software
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  OSD and PTZ control via coax (UTC)
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  Signal hybrid detects any camera at any output automatically.
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  Instant channel swap, no need to disconnect or reboot the DVR.
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  Snapshot Notify™: camera notifications sent to an e-mail or CMS
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  4K (3840 x 2160) True HD, VGA and Spot video outputs
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  1TB - 10TB storage options
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  HDD calculation and auto recording configuration
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  Thumbnail search with hour and 5-minute previews
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  10 second jump buttons for playback and fast forward
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  Event notifications via e-mail, text and C
3
™ CMS and push 
notifications to mobile devices
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  Multiplex - live, playback, recording, backup, network, configuration
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  4 audio input, 1 audio output
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  4 sensor input, 1 relay output
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  Digital spot monitoring output at D1 resolution
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  Simple and free DDNS service
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  Push notifications via DW® Mobile™
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  Easy web-based client with multi-user access
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  Help menu on major functions
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  Auto and manual firmware upgrades
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  5 year limited warranty
Specifications
VIDEO
Operating system Embedded Linux®
System
channel 8CH
Signals supported Analog signal up to 960H, HD-Analog and HD-TVI up to 5MP
Video-out
Monitor True HD, VGA and Spot outputs
Framerate 240fps
Resolution
HDMI: 2560x1440, 3840×2160 (4K), 800x600, 1024x768, 
1280x1024, 1920x1080
VGA: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1920x1080
Spot: D1
Screen mode 1, 4, 6 & 9
Audio
Input 4 inputs
Output 1 output
Codec ADPCM
Alarm
Alarm input 4 inputs
Alarm output 1 output
Serial 1x RS485 for keyboard and PTZ control
User interface Graphical user interface (GUI), IR remote control, USB mouse
PERFORMANCE
Recording
Compression H.264
Recording mode
Continuous, schedules, sensor-activated, motion detection, 
pre and post alarm, emergency, quick backup
Pre recording 0~ 5sec
Post recording 0~5min
Recording rate
960x480/576 (960H): 240fps
1280x720 (HD): 240fps
1920x1080 (HD): 240fps
2560x1600 (4MP): 120fps
2560x1944 (5MP): 80fps
Recording 
resolutions
353 x 240, 720 x 480, 960 x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080, 
2560x1600, 2560x1440, 2560x 1944
Playback
Playback rate
960x480/576 (960H): 240fps
1280x720 (HD): 240fps
1920x1080 (HD): 240fps
2560x1600 (4MP): 120fps
2560x1944 (5MP): 80fps
Playback resolution 1, 4, 9 & 16 Ch at 1080P (up to 4K 3840x2160)
Fast forward 
functions
x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32
Playback functions
Intelli-search by time bar, calendar (date and time), event search 
and thumbnail search
Storage
HDD interface 1x SATA H DD
Max. internal storage 10TB
HDD interface type SATA
HDD health check Temperature, S.M.A.R.T. with e-mail notifications
Features
Camera color control Via UTC
Digital zoom Live and playback
Software upgrade USB flash drive, network upgrade, FTP remote upgrade
Mobile client Mobile app for Apple® & Android® smart phones & tablets
Covert channel Yes
Settings import/ 
export
Import and export DVR settings
NETWORK
LAN Ethernet (1 x gigabit)
Streaming
Transmission speed 
live
960x480/576 (960H): 240fps
1280x720 (HD): 240fps
1920x1080 (HD): 240fps
2560x1600 (4MP): 120fps
2560x1944 (5MP): 80fps
Protocol Fixed IP, DHCP, UPnP, DDNS
Access
Web viewer Live, playback and configuration up to 10 multiple connections
Client monitoring 
software
Mac® (Apple® S/W), C
3
™ (CMS S/ W)
Network features
Dual stream, separate local recording and network transmission
Network bandwidth control (25 Kbps ~ 1000 Mbps)
Time synchronization by NTP server (“pool.ntp.org”)
Remote & E-mail notification, remote system reboot by IE, remote 
PTZ control
PathFinder™ P2P service (auto port forwarding)
Backup device Local backup by USB and CMS over the network and FTP
System recovery after 
power failure
Auto-reboot and journaling file system
GENERAL
Operating temperature 
and humidity
41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C), less than 80% (non-condensing)
Certification CE & FCC & KCC & WEEE, RoHS
Power requirements DC12V
Power consumption 39.6W, 3.3A
Dimension (W x D x H) 12.4” x 9.52” x 1.77” (315 × 242 × 45 mm) (1U)
Weight 2.86 lbs (1.3kg)
Warranty 5 year limited
Dimensions
Unit: Inch (mm)
1.77”
(45mm)
1.88”
(48 mm)
9.84” 
(250mm)
9.52”
(242mm)
12.4” 
(315mm)
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: 866.446.3595 : sales@dwcc.tv : www.digital-watchdog.com
Rev Date: 06/19

