There is confusion in forums regarding serial numbers and region codes. Here is now you read HIK serial numbers:
Example for a DVR: DS-7608NI-E2/8P0820160211AAWR123456789WCVU
(IP camera serials are similar)
The region code controls features, not UI language. There is a separate code for language in bootparams (not in the serial #):
01 <- EN/Multi-language
02 <- Chinese, simplified
03 <- Chinese, traditional
Example for a DVR: DS-7608NI-E2/8P0820160211AAWR123456789WCVU
(IP camera serials are similar)
Code:
DS-7608NI-E2/8P <- model name
08 <- input channels
20160211 <- production date YYYYMMDD
A <- CPU freq (A, B, or C)
A <- DSP freq (A, B, or C)
WR <- Region code, see below
123456789 <- serial number
WCVU <- features, see below
Region codes:
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CH <- China
TW <- Taiwan
JP <- Japan
EU <- Europe
NA <- USA
WR <- World/multilanguage
HK
BJ
SH
GZ
CD
AS
RR <- Other/unspecified
Feature codes:
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W <- Supports web
C <- Supports VT
V <- Supports VGA
L <- Supports LCD
U <- Supports USBThe region code controls features, not UI language. There is a separate code for language in bootparams (not in the serial #):
01 <- EN/Multi-language
02 <- Chinese, simplified
03 <- Chinese, traditional
