Moringa 0 Posted February 23, 2022 For years I have used a Sannce DVR, and some HView 2MP cameras, that were popular 4 or 5 years ago. I recently bought a HikVision DS-7208HGHI unit, expecting to easily upgrade the system. What I discovered is that the HikVision displays the camera feed in grayscale only. This is not a lack of light issue, as in infrared. Plenty of light, and no color. I already tried the obvious, contacting a HikVision installer, and HikVision technical support. The support says they don't think a firmware upgrade will help. The installer says that he thinks the HikVision unit does not recognize that they are analog cameras. Just for grins, I went way back in time to some 960H cameras I used in the very beginning of my security system saga. These old timers connected to the HikVision, do display color, but the pathetic resolution makes them impractical. I cannot find any setting in the HikVision that applies, and it looks like it thinks they are analog. I took a camera apart, and there are no obvious dip switches or jumpers. I do believe that these cameras are programmable to a degree, because the PAL and NTSC guts are identical. These cameras are much less common now, but I did find an ad that shows them: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ https://nightsowlsecurity.com/products/nos-8-ch-cctv-system-with-2-array-leds? currency=USD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The HikVision manual lists the following camera types as supported: 720p/25Hz, 720p/30Hz, 720p/50Hz, 720p/60Hz, 1080p/25Hz, 1080p/30Hz, CVBS. There is next to no information on the HViews that I can find. I did try both 720p and 1080p modes. Any idea is welcome. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 23, 2022 Hi … looks like your using the wrong camera format …. Tvi Cvi. Ahd will work on hik but your using cheap sannce equipment which in most cases were SDI formate which is not used anymore did you buy the hikvision new ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moringa 0 Posted February 23, 2022 Thanks for that. That would make sense. Maybe the HViews were primarily sold by the Sannce/Annke distributors, because they work well with their DVRs. The Sannce DVR, currently working says the HViews are working in AHD mode. I bought the HikVision used, and got a good deal. I could put the HView back on the HikVision, and let you know what mode it says. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I couldn't find any place where it specifically says what mode the camera is in. I did find in the "record" area for all 8 cameras, where it says that the one camera in operation is recording in the 960x480 mode. The other 7, not connected, say 720p. This is not an IP camera, so I don't think you can install it, even though the HikVision unit wants it installed. Is there some trick you can use to install a non-IP camera, then change the mode? If so, this could fix the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
