Hikvision DS-7204HUHI-K1E – 4-Channel Turbo HD DVR with 8MP Recording, 4 Audio Inputs, RS-485 & 1 SATA HDD Bay
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-7204HUHI-K1 is a 4-channel Turbo HD DVR from the DS-7200HUHI-K1 series, designed for high-resolution hybrid CCTV systems.
• It supports HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP camera formats, making it suitable for new installations and analog system upgrade projects.
• The DVR supports 4 analog BNC channels with high-resolution camera input up to 8MP on HDTVI.
• It uses H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression to improve storage efficiency and recording performance.
• The device supports main stream recording up to 8MP at 8 fps, 5MP at 12 fps, 4MP at 15 fps, and 3MP at 18 fps.
• With 1 SATA HDD bay up to 10TB, 4 audio inputs, HDMI/VGA output, RS-485 interface, and 4-channel synchronous playback, it is a powerful DVR solution for small CCTV projects requiring higher recording quality.
Key Features:
• 4-Channel DVR: Supports 4 analog video inputs through BNC interface.
• 5-in-1 Hybrid Support: Compatible with HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP camera systems.
• High-Resolution Camera Support: Supports HDTVI input up to 8MP.
• Advanced Compression: Supports H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264.
• 8MP Recording Support: Supports up to 8MP recording on channel 1.
• Flexible Frame Rate: Supports 8MP at 8 fps, 5MP at 12 fps, 4MP at 15 fps, and 3MP at 18 fps.
• 4 Audio Inputs: Provides 4-channel audio input for audio-enabled surveillance.
• Two-Way Audio: Supports 1-channel two-way audio using the first audio input.
• HDMI / VGA Output: Supports Full HD display output up to 1920 × 1080.
• Synchronous Playback: Supports 4-channel synchronous playback.
• RS-485 Interface: Includes standard RS-485 serial interface for PTZ or control integration.
• Large Storage Capacity: Supports 1 SATA HDD up to 10TB.
• Remote Access: Supports Hik-Connect Cloud P2P and common network protocols for remote monitoring.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-7204HUHI-K1
• Product Type: Turbo HD DVR / XVR
• Analog Video Inputs: 4 × BNC channels
• Video Format: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
• Video Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• HDTVI Input: 8MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p, 720p
• AHD Input: 5MP, 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVI Input: 4MP, 1080p, 720p
• CVBS Input: Supported
• Video Input Interface: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
• Main Stream Frame Rate: 8MP at 8 fps, 5MP at 12 fps, 4MP at 15 fps, 3MP at 18 fps
• 1080p / 720p Frame Rate: 25 fps / 30 fps
• Sub-Stream: WD1 / 4CIF / CIF at 25 fps / 30 fps
• Video Bitrate: 32 Kbps to 10 Mbps
• Stream Type: Video / Video & Audio
• Dual Stream: Supported
• Audio Input: 4 channels
• Audio Input Interface: RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ
• Audio Output: 1 × RCA
• Two-Way Audio: 1 channel using the first audio input
• Audio Compression: G.711u
• Audio Bitrate: 64 Kbps
• HDMI Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• VGA Output: 1 channel, up to 1920 × 1080 / 60Hz
• Synchronous Playback: 4 channels
• Remote Connections: 32
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect Cloud P2P, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF
• Network Interface: 1 × 10M / 100M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
• Storage Interface: 1 × SATA interface
• HDD Capacity: Up to 10TB
• USB Interface: 2 × USB 2.0
• Serial Interface: 1 × RS-485, half-duplex
• Alarm Input / Output: Available on rear panel interface
• Power Supply: 12V DC
• Power Consumption: ≤ 10W without HDD
• Working Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90%
• Dimensions: 315 × 242 × 45 mm
Applications:
• Small CCTV surveillance systems
• Shops and retail stores
• Offices and administrative areas
• Villas and residential buildings
• Small warehouses and storage rooms
• Upgrade projects from analog DVR systems to higher-resolution Turbo HD systems
• Projects requiring 4-camera recording with audio input support
• Installations requiring RS-485 integration for PTZ or control devices
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision DS-7204HUHI-K1 for small CCTV projects that need a 4-channel DVR with higher recording resolution and audio input support.
• It is suitable for shops, offices, villas, and small warehouses, especially when the system requires high-resolution HDTVI cameras up to 8MP.
• The DVR offers strong value with H.265 Pro+ compression, 8MP recording support, 4 audio inputs, RS-485 interface, and 4-channel synchronous playback.
• For best performance, Connect Gates recommends using a surveillance-grade HDD up to 10TB according to the required recording duration.
• For projects expected to expand beyond 4 cameras, Connect Gates recommends choosing an 8-channel or 16-channel DVR from the beginning.