DH-XVR1B16-I/T is a 16-channel Penta-brid WizSense digital video recorder built for mid to large-scale surveillance systems that need extensive camera capacity with smart AI detection. Made by Dahua, this Cooper Series recorder is well suited for larger homes, commercial properties, and businesses that need coverage across many entry points from a single device.
At the core of DH-XVR1B16-I/T is its Penta-brid design, supporting HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs. This full compatibility means the recorder works with a wide range of existing cameras and cabling, making it a genuinely practical upgrade path for properties with older analog systems already installed.
Channel capacity is where DH-XVR1B16-I/T truly stands out. With 16 analog video input channels supporting 1080N/720p encoding, plus up to 18 channels of IP camera input at up to 6MP each and a maximum 64 Mbps incoming bandwidth, this recorder handles substantial hybrid camera deployments without needing a second unit.
Smart detection is another genuine strength. DH-XVR1B16-I/T supports 8-channel SMD Plus (Smart Motion Detection) for analog channels, using an intelligent algorithm to categorize targets that trigger motion detection and filter out alarms triggered by non-concerned targets, delivering accurate human and vehicle alerts instead of constant false alarms.
Compression efficiency is built directly into the system. DH-XVR1B16-I/T uses H.265+/H.265 dual-stream video compression along with full-channel AI Coding, improving encoding efficiency and significantly reducing bandwidth and storage costs across all sixteen channels.
Storage is genuinely flexible too. DH-XVR1B16-I/T includes 1 HDD bay supporting up to 6TB of storage capacity, giving users ample space for continuous recording across all sixteen channels without needing constant footage management.
Connectivity rounds out the package nicely. DH-XVR1B16-I/T includes both HDMI and VGA video outputs for easy monitor connection, along with USB ports, a network port for remote viewing, and bidirectional audio for complete surveillance coverage.
Convenience features add real value as well. DH-XVR1B16-I/T supports one-click arming and disarming, letting users enable or disable alarm linkages, messages, emails, and audio alarms through the mobile app or platform with a single tap.
Long-distance transmission over coaxial cable is supported too, extending the recorder’s usefulness for larger properties where cameras are mounted far from the recording location.
Whether securing a large home or a growing business, DH-XVR1B16-I/T delivers dependable 16-channel recording, accurate SMD Plus detection, and flexible Penta-brid camera compatibility in one WizSense recorder.
Full technical specifications are listed below.
DH-XVR1B16-I/T SYSTEM & ARCHITECTURE
| Feature | Specification |
| Device Model | DH-XVR1B16-I/T |
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web; Local GUI |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
| Feature | Specification |
| Analog Camera Input | 16 BNC ports (HDCVI/AHD/TVI/CVBS auto-detect up to 5 MP) |
| IP Camera Input | Up to 24 channels (8 default IP + 16 converted from analog) |
| Bandwidth | 128 Mbps Incoming / 128 Mbps Recording / 128 Mbps Outgoing |
| Video Output | 1 HDMI (up to 4K / 3840 × 2160), 1 VGA (up to 1920 × 1080) |
| Audio Input / Output | 1-channel RCA / 1-channel RCA (16-channel Coaxial Audio) |
| Two-way Talk | Supported (Coaxial 16-ch BNC / Shared with 1st ch Audio Input) |
| Multi-screen Display | 1/4/8/9/16 (IP extension off) / 1/4/8/9/16/25 (IP extension on) |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T RECORDING & COMPRESSION
| Feature | Specification |
| Video Compression | AI Coding; Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264 |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM |
| Encoding Capacity |
Main Stream (5 MP Mode): 4-ch 5 MP (1–6 fps); others 5M-N (1–12 fps) Main Stream (5M-N Mode): 5M-N (1–12 fps); 4M-N/1080p (1–15 fps); 1080N/720p/960H/D1/CIF (1–25/30 fps) Sub Stream: D1/CIF (1–15 fps) |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 kbps–6144 kbps |
| Record Modes | General; Alarm; Motion Detection |
| Playback Modes | Instant, General, Event, Tag, Smart (1/4/9/16 Playback) |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T INTELLIGENCE & ALARM
| Feature | Specification |
| SMD Plus (by Recorder) | 16 channels (Human & Vehicle target filtering) |
| SMD (by Camera) | 24 channels |
| Irregular Black Block Masking | 1 channel (by Recorder) |
| General & Anomaly Alarms | Motion Detection, Video Loss, Video Tampering, Disk Error, IP/MAC Conflict, External Alarms |
| Alarm Linkage | Record, Snapshot, Buzzer, Audio, Preset, Email, Log |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T HARDWARE & HARD DISK INTERFACE
| Feature | Specification |
| HDD Interface | 1 SATA port, up to 16 TB (varies with operating temp) |
| USB Ports | 2 Rear USB 2.0 ports |
| Network Port | 1 RJ-45 Port (10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet) |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T NETWORK & INTEROPERABILITY
| Feature | Specification |
| Network Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, P2P, DDNS |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 24.12 (Profile T/S/G), CGI, SDK |
| Mobile Access | iOS; Android |
| Supported Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Safari |
DH-XVR1B16-I/T ENVIRONMENT & POWER SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 2 A |
| Power Consumption | < 12 W (without HDD) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 260.0 mm × 231.6 mm × 47.6 mm |
| Net / Gross Weight | 0.99 kg / 1.57 kg |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–90% (RH), non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE-LVD, CE-EMC |
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