Analog CCTV, AHD, HD-TVI Camera Input Setup | iDVR-PRO Hybrid DVRs

iDVR-PRO hybrid CCTV / HD security camera DVRs support the following camera types: analog CCTV, AHD, and HD-TVI. Users can use any of those camera types on each channel of their DVR using the same BNC video inputs. Follow these instructions to configure each BNC video input on your iDVR-PRO for the camera type you will be using. You can find these hybrid CCTV / HD camera DVRs here. These instructions only apply to the iDVR-PRO hybrid. In the instructions below, we are using a USB mouse to select the options on the screen, you may also use the front panel or the included IR remote control.

Setup Instructions

First, select the Menu icon in the lower left corner of the screen, and select System Setup. (Shown Below)

Then, under the Camera drop-down menu, select the Analog Type Setup. (Shown Below)

Now, under the Analog Type Setup menu, select the Type for all, or each individual camera. You will be able to choose from AHD, TVI(A), and TVI(B). If you are using a standard resolution analog CCTV camera, 720p AHD camera, or 1080p AHD camera, select the AHD format. The DVR will automatically detect which format is being used. If you are using a USA version 720p HD-TVI camera or 1080p HD-TVI camera, select TVI(A). TVI(B) is used for PAL format TVI cameras (European standard). Select Apply to save the settings when you are done. (Shown Below)

iPhone / iPad Compatible

Android Compatible

Mac Compatible

Works with Analog CCTV and HD Security Cameras

Hybrid iDVR-PROs work with the following security camera types and resolutions.

• AHD Cameras (720p and 1080p resolution models supported)
• TVI Cameras (720p and 1080p resolution models supported)
• Analog CCTV Cameras (all analog resolution supported including CIF, D1, 960H)

Request a Demo

If you do not currently have an iDVR-PRO and would like to log in to the demo unit at our office, please request a demo login below. You will be able to log in from iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices. You can also log in from Macintosh and Windows computers. Please click here to request a demo login.

Complete CCTV Systems

Did you know? CCTV Camera Pros can provide a complete surveillance system quote that includes any iDVR-PRO model with cameras, cables, connectors, power supplies, and monitors? We can even mix and match SD and HD security cameras because the latest iDVR-PROs are hybrid. They work with CCTV, AHD, and HD-TVI type cameras. As you have probably already seen on our website, we have 2, 4, 8, and 16 camera surveillance systems in pre-made packages. However, it is not possible for us to package up every combination and quantity of all the different camera models that we carry. So, we can also provide you with a custom quote with as many cameras as you need and a mix of any combination of camera model(s) based on your project requirements.

About the Author

This article was written by Mike Haldas, co-founder and managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros. If you have any questions about iPhone security camera app for iDVR, please email me at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.