JVC just launched a new series of its Super LoLux digital video recorders for the professional CCTV market. Available in four-channel (VR-D1004-500), eight-channel (VR-D1008-1TB) and 16-channel (VR-D1016-1TB) models, each DVR uses H.264 video compression and each channel supports dual stream and can be independently configured for resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality and normal and event recording parameters. The main stream supports encoding at up to WD1 resolution in real time, with sub stream at CIF/QCIF resolution.

The VR-D1008-1TB and VR-D1016-1TB include an internal 1 TB hard drive, while the VR-D1004-500 includes a 500 GB hard drive. External storage, including SATA hard drives and network drives, can be connected for additional storage. Video data can be exported using a SATA storage device or via the USB port in the front of each unit.

For local monitoring, the Super LoLux Series offers simultaneous HDMI, VGA and CVBS outputs, with HDMI and VGA output at up to 1920×1080 resolution. Playback can also be monitored remotely via the Web interface.

Built-in multi-view supports up to 16 live cameras in a variety of configurations and sequences. Digital zoom of video is available in live view or playback mode, and smart searching allows efficient searching by event or tags. Other features include privacy mask and support for several PTZ protocols, plus motion detection, tamper-proof, video exception and video loss alarm functions.

The new Super LoLux Series DVRs will ship by January and list for $290 (VR-D1004-500), $555 (VR-D1008-1TB), and $640 (VR-D1016-1TB).

Here are all the specs.