Serage SR5008D 8-Channel 4K Hybrid DVR | AI Detection, NDAA Compliant
Key features
- Mixes analogue & IP for 12 cameras total
- RS485 port for PTZ camera control
- Dual USB (2.0 front, 3.0 rear) for backup
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Summary
The Serage SR5008D gives you one recorder that handles both your existing analogue camera runs and new IP additions, so you’re not ripping out cabling to upgrade a site. It’s built for jobs where the client wants more coverage without a full system replacement.
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For you, that means fewer separate recorders to quote, install and support, and a single unit that scales as the client’s needs grow. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance also opens the door to public sector and government tenders where sourcing rules apply.
It supports up to 8 analogue channels plus 4 IP channels for a total of 12 cameras, with recording bandwidth scaling up to 96Mbps depending on how you balance analogue and IP inputs. Built-in AI detection, including perimeter intrusion detection (PID), line crossing detection (LCD) and human & vehicle detection (PD&VD), helps cut down false alarms on site.
Features
- Hybrid analogue & IP inputs – reuse existing analogue cameras while adding IP channels on the same recorder
- AI detection (PID, LCD, PD&VD) – filters out nuisance triggers so alerts mean something
- 4K recording capability – captures detail on channels that need it most
- 8CH synchronous playback – review footage across every channel at the same time after an incident
- HDMI, VGA & BNC outputs – flexible monitor connections for control rooms or site checks
- Free iOS & Android app with push notifications – lets the client (or you) check the site remotely
- 1 SATA HDD bay, up to 8TB – enough local storage for extended retention
- NDAA compliant – suitable for public sector and government procurement
- RS485 port – wired connection for PTZ camera control
- 8CH audio input, 1CH output – add audio evidence alongside video where needed
FAQ
Will my existing analogue cameras and coax runs work with the SR5008D, or do I need to re-cable?
The DVR (digital video recorder) has 8 dedicated analogue channels alongside 4 IP channels, so in most cases existing coax-run cameras can stay in place rather than being ripped out. The datasheet confirms support for TVI, AHD, CVI and standard analogue (CVBS) formats, covering almost all existing coax cameras.
Can I run older standard-definition CVBS cameras alongside newer HD analogue ones on the same unit?
Yes. The composite video input handles up to 12 combined analogue and IP channels, and the supported analogue resolutions range from 8MP down to 960H, which is a standard-definition CVBS resolution. Each channel records at whatever resolution and frame rate its own camera outputs, so quality will vary channel by channel rather than being levelled across the whole recorder.
Does the SR5008D support PTZ camera control?
It has an RS485 (Recommended Standard 485) port, which is the standard wired connection used for PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) control on DVRs of this type. The datasheet doesn’t list which PTZ protocols are supported, so confirm compatibility with your specific PTZ camera before relying on it for a job.
Is the SR5008D suitable for government or public sector contracts?
Yes, it’s listed as NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant, which is relevant where public sector or government procurement rules restrict certain camera and recorder sourcing.
How do I reset the admin password if it's forgotten on site?
There’s a dedicated factory reset button on the rear panel. Press and hold it for 10 seconds to trigger a factory reset.
What retention period should I set to meet UK GDPR, and does the DVR handle this automatically?
The datasheet doesn’t specify a fixed retention setting, so you’ll need to configure the recording schedule and overwrite behaviour yourself to match whatever retention policy applies to the site (commonly around 30 days for standard commercial CCTV under UK GDPR). It records to a single SATA hard disk drive of up to 8TB, so available retention in practice depends on drive size, channel count and recording quality.
Specifications
| Analog Video Input | 8CH inputs |
|---|---|
| IP Video Input | 4ch (only IP up to 12ch) |
| IP Cam Inputs | 24Mbps ~72Mbps; decrease one analogue channel to increase 6Mbps; analogue and digital channel can be converted; max 72Mbps |
| Composite Video Input | Up to 12ch (analogue video + IP video) |
| Compression Audio | G.711a |
| Compression Video | H.264/H.265 |
| Display Resolution Analog | 8MP (15fps), 5MP (20fps), 4MP/1080P/720P/960H (30fps) |
| Display Resolution IP | 4K/4MP/1080P/720P; single IP channel preview up to 4K 30fps |
| Speed Main Stream Analog | 8MP: 7fps (each ch); 5MP: 12fps (each ch); 4MP: 15fps (each ch); 1080P: PAL 25fps / NTSC 30fps (each ch) |
| Speed Main Stream IP | PAL: 25fps (each ch); NTSC: 30fps (each ch) |
| Speed Sub Stream Max | PAL 704×576: 10fps (each ch); NTSC 704×480: 10fps (each ch) |
| AI PID | Perimeter Intrusion Detection |
| AI LCD | Line Crossing Detection |
| AI PD&VD | Human & Vehicle Detection |
| Event | MD (Sensitivity Level 1-8), video loss; beep, email, push notification to mobile app |
| Playback Function | Fast forward/backward (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x); slow forward (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x) |
| Playback Max | 8MP: 60fps (max 4CH playback); 5MP: 96fps (max 8CH playback); 4MP: 120fps (max 8CH playback); 1080P: 240fps (max 8CH playback) |
| Local Interface | UI5.0 |
| Web Browser Support | IE10/11; Safari V12.1 and above; Firefox V52 and above; Google Chrome V57 and above; Edge V79 and above |
| Mobile App | Serage |
| Push Notification | Yes |
| Password Reset | Factory reset button: press 10 seconds |
| BNC | 1 (704×576) |
| VGA | 1 (1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1920×1080) |
| HDMI | 1 (1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1920×1080, 2560×1440, 3840×2160/EDID) |
| Ethernet | 1 RJ45 100/1000 Base-T |
| USB | USB 2.0 x1 (front), USB 3.0 x1 (rear) |
| Audio | 8 in / 1 out |
| HDD | 1 SATA HDD, up to 8TB |
| RS485 | 1 |
| Alarm Input/Output | 8 in / 1 out |
| OSD Language | English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Greek, Danish, Finnish, Russian, Hebrew, Turkish, Bulgarian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Hindi, Romanian, Dutch, Polish |
| Dimension (WxDxH) | 300 x 220 x 53mm |
| Input Voltage/Current | DC12V/2A |
| Power Consumption | 11W (excluding hard disk) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
| Humidity | Less than 90%RH |
| Compliance | NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant |
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)
