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Don't know the Model, Wondering you might have meant the AMDV5M8 or even the 8M8.. So Not sure what is wrong with your DVR, If it was cared for I am not sure how it would be dead after only a few short years.. If installed in area that is to hot or dirty then life is as long as they last..
So What type of system are you looking for? I mean the 5M8 is still offered or if you want a Big bump there is a 5108-E1 that will add in some extra features and give the system ability to upgrade to 8mp cameras.. Where my guess is the 5M8 system is using 5mp cameras and that would be max the DVR would be able to use..
Be Safe.
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The DV8M8 is still available as refurb'd for $110.
https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Security ... d_source=1
https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Security ... d_source=1
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Revo- I got the model # directly from the back of the machine.
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...And, as I said, I don't want to replace everything else...just swap out my old dvr for one that works...
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You won't find a more capable unit than the DV8M8 anywhere for the money. And they're 4K boxes with IP camera capability in addition to the 8 analog channels. Get one before they're gone.
I have two running alongside Blue Iris in my system. Great boxes.
I have two running alongside Blue Iris in my system. Great boxes.
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Changing to any that I posted you just plug in and go, for new would go with AMDV5m8 or AMDV5108-i3. Or even the same model you already own. Plug in and change motion grid and setting up SMD for more alerts that are real on the units I mention. Staying with your model or AMDV8M8 would be normal motion that you know.. the 8m8 gives the future upgrade to 8mp again any DVR you choose you will need to change motion grid to fit your needs.. the models mentioned and Pogo mention will work.
Sure yours is bad? Might only need power supply or hdd changed out.
Sure yours is bad? Might only need power supply or hdd changed out.
Be Safe.
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This one will try to power up, then stop after a couple seconds, and continue to repeat the cycle...
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That sounds like a Power supply issue.. Take this in case point.. When a System fails to power up because of a failing power supply that is because the stress of the connected devices being HDD or even cameras can cause the DVR to fail at power up...
Here is what I would do, I would remove the HDD *UNPLUG IT* from the DVRs power, Then try to power up the DVR. If it powers on. 2 things could be going on here. 1 there is a dead cap in the power supply that is causing the system to not have enough INRUSH CURRENT to power the HDD.. *So this would be a dead Power supply* 2 the HDD is dead or dying and will need to be replaced..
I have tested in the past, One of my systems that is 12v 2amp power required and supply was 12v 2amp power wall wart, Testing the inrush it was over 2amps. keep in mind that a quality power supply is rated over the posted current most times for a short inrush burst like the DVR would need to spin up the HDD while booting the DVR..
I have a 6tb HDD that is about to die,, I still use it in my recorder I have it in, I just had to use a larger power supply to give the current it needs to get up to working speed.. So for that, Normally the DVR would be 2.34amps on Inrush, This is a short burst of current that normally power supply can handle, With the HDD now on its last legs testing the inrush was 2.65amps that was to much for the 2amp power supply to support so I have a 3.3amp power supply connected and the DVR is able to power up and the HDD is able to spin. once it is up and running it still goes back down to the normal running current of 508ma to 893ma depending on the use of the system that was same running current while I used the 2amp power supply just wouldn't power up my HDD.. Inrush is a short burst of current that normally last about 2 to 4 seconds.
Here is what I would do, I would remove the HDD *UNPLUG IT* from the DVRs power, Then try to power up the DVR. If it powers on. 2 things could be going on here. 1 there is a dead cap in the power supply that is causing the system to not have enough INRUSH CURRENT to power the HDD.. *So this would be a dead Power supply* 2 the HDD is dead or dying and will need to be replaced..
I have tested in the past, One of my systems that is 12v 2amp power required and supply was 12v 2amp power wall wart, Testing the inrush it was over 2amps. keep in mind that a quality power supply is rated over the posted current most times for a short inrush burst like the DVR would need to spin up the HDD while booting the DVR..
I have a 6tb HDD that is about to die,, I still use it in my recorder I have it in, I just had to use a larger power supply to give the current it needs to get up to working speed.. So for that, Normally the DVR would be 2.34amps on Inrush, This is a short burst of current that normally power supply can handle, With the HDD now on its last legs testing the inrush was 2.65amps that was to much for the 2amp power supply to support so I have a 3.3amp power supply connected and the DVR is able to power up and the HDD is able to spin. once it is up and running it still goes back down to the normal running current of 508ma to 893ma depending on the use of the system that was same running current while I used the 2amp power supply just wouldn't power up my HDD.. Inrush is a short burst of current that normally last about 2 to 4 seconds.
Be Safe.
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So, I ordered the unit you recommended from Amazon. I just noticed before I opened the seals that it has no hdd...should my old one just swap over or do I need to order one with the hdd already installed?(Why sell something that is incomplete?)Or order a new one?