Hikvision DS-7204HQHI-K1 – 4-Channel Turbo HD DVR with 4MP Lite Recording, 5-Channel IP Camera Support, H.265 Pro+, 10TB HDD Support & HDMI/VGA Output
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-7204HQHI-K1 is a 4-channel Turbo HD DVR designed for small CCTV systems that require higher recording capability than entry-level 1080p Lite DVRs.
• It supports self-adaptive HDTVI, HDCVI, AHD, CVBS, and IP camera inputs, providing flexible compatibility with different analog HD camera technologies.
• The DVR supports H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 compression to improve encoding efficiency and reduce storage usage.
• It supports full-channel recording up to 4MP Lite resolution, with real-time 1080p Lite support for practical recording performance.
• The DVR supports 1 IP camera input, expandable up to 5 IP cameras, with up to 4MP resolution.
• It provides simultaneous HDMI and VGA output, separate CVBS output, smart search, and 4-channel synchronous playback.
• With 1 SATA interface up to 10TB, Hik-Connect, DDNS, RS-485, and configurable output bandwidth, it is suitable for shops, offices, villas, clinics, small warehouses, and small business CCTV systems.
Key Features:
• 4-Channel DVR: Supports 4 analog video input channels through BNC interface.
• Turbo HD Technology: Supports HDTVI / HDCVI / AHD / CVBS camera signals.
• Hybrid IP Camera Support: Supports 1 IP channel, expandable up to 5 IP channels.
• Up to 4MP IP Camera Resolution: Supports IP cameras up to 4MP resolution.
• 4MP Lite Recording: Supports full-channel recording up to 4MP Lite resolution.
• Real-Time 1080p Lite: Supports real-time 1080p Lite recording mode.
• H.265 Pro+ Compression: Improves encoding efficiency and reduces storage cost.
• Long Distance Transmission: Supports up to 800 m for 1080p and up to 1200 m for 720p HDTVI signal.
• VCA Smart Functions: Supports line crossing detection and intrusion detection.
• Smart Search: Helps locate recorded events more efficiently during playback.
• HDMI / VGA Output: Supports simultaneous HDMI and VGA display output.
• Separate CVBS Output: Provides additional analog video output.
• 1 SATA HDD Support: Supports one HDD up to 10TB capacity.
• RS-485 Interface: Supports half-duplex RS-485 connection.
• Hik-Connect & DDNS: Enables remote viewing and easier network management.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-7204HQHI-K1
• Product Type: 4-Channel Turbo HD DVR
• Analog Video Input: 4 channels BNC interface
• Supported Analog Signals: HDTVI / HDCVI / AHD / CVBS
• HDTVI Input: 4MP, 3MP, 1080p30, 1080p25, 720p60, 720p50, 720p30, 720p25
• 3MP Input Note: 3MP signal input is available for channel 1 on DS-7204HQHI-K1
• AHD Input: 4MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
• HDCVI Input: 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
• CVBS Input: PAL / NTSC
• IP Video Input: 1 channel, expandable up to 5 channels
• IP Camera Resolution: Up to 4MP
• IP Camera Compression Support: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Video Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Sub-Stream Compression: H.265 / H.264 for analog cameras
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Input: 1-channel RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ
• Audio Output: 1-channel RCA, linear, 1 KΩ
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• Stream Type: Video / Video & Audio
• Dual Stream: Supported
• CVBS Output: 1-channel BNC, PAL: 704 × 576, NTSC: 704 × 480
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Video Output Mode: Simultaneous HDMI / VGA output
• Encoding Resolution Without 1080p Lite Mode: 4MP Lite / 3MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF
• Encoding Resolution With 1080p Lite Mode: 4MP Lite / 3MP / 1080p Lite / 720p Lite / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF
• Main Stream Frame Rate – 4MP Stream Access: 4MP Lite @ 15fps; 1080p Lite / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF @ 25fps PAL / 30fps NTSC
• Main Stream Frame Rate – 3MP Stream Access: 3MP / 1080p / 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 15fps
• Main Stream Frame Rate – 1080p Stream Access: 1080p @ 15fps; 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25fps PAL / 30fps NTSC
• Main Stream Frame Rate – 720p Stream Access: 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25fps PAL / 30fps NTSC
• Main Stream Frame Rate With 1080p Lite Mode: 4MP Lite / 3MP @ 15fps; 1080p Lite / 720p Lite / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25fps PAL / 30fps NTSC
• Sub-Stream Frame Rate: WD1 / 4CIF @ 12fps; CIF @ 25fps PAL / 30fps NTSC
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps
• Synchronous Playback: 4 channels
• Remote Connections: 32
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
• Network Interface: 1 × RJ45 10M / 100M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• SATA Interface: 1 SATA interface
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB per HDD
• USB Interface: 2 × USB 2.0
• Serial Interface: RS-485 half-duplex
• Two-Way Audio Input: 1-channel RCA using the first audio input
• Power Supply: 12 VDC
• Power Consumption: ≤6 W without HDD
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 315 × 242 × 45 mm
• Weight: ≤1.16 kg without HDD
• Physical Interfaces: Video In, Audio In, Audio Out, VGA, HDMI, USB, LAN, RS-485, 12 VDC Power Input, Power Switch, GND, Video Out
• Available Model: DS-7204HQHI-K1
Applications:
• Small shops
• Small offices
• Villas and homes
• Clinics
• Small warehouses
• Reception areas
• Retail stores
• Residential units
• Small business surveillance systems
• Sites requiring 4 analog cameras with optional IP expansion
• Projects requiring 4MP Lite recording
• Installations requiring line crossing and intrusion detection
• Sites requiring long-distance HDTVI transmission
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for small CCTV projects that need better recording capability than basic 1080p Lite DVR models.
• The support for 4MP Lite recording makes it suitable for customers using higher-resolution analog HD cameras while keeping the system cost practical.
• The 10TB HDD support is useful for projects that need longer recording retention compared to entry-level DVRs with smaller HDD limits.
• Line crossing and intrusion detection add better event filtering for entrances, gates, shops, warehouses, and monitored boundaries.
• Best suited for homes, shops, offices, clinics, villas, and small warehouses that need stable Hikvision DVR recording, hybrid IP expansion, Hik-Connect remote viewing, smart search, and higher storage capacity.