Hikvision iDS-7204HQHI-M1/S – 4-ch 1080P 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The Hikvision iDS-7204HQHI-M1/S is a 4-channel Turbo HD digital video recorder built as a full-size 1U unit for sites needing dependable analog recording. Specifically, it accepts HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, and CVBS analog inputs adaptively, and it also supports up to 6 IP camera channels when Enhanced IP mode is active. As a result, installers can combine analog cameras with a handful of IP cameras on one recorder.
Meanwhile, deep-learning motion detection 2.0 runs on every analog channel by default, classifying humans and vehicles instead of reacting to every moving object. This, in turn, reduces false alerts caused by leaves, insects, or headlights. In addition, up to two channels support perimeter protection, giving line-crossing and intrusion detection around fenced boundaries, and the recorder also offers basic face picture detection and search.
Furthermore, the DVR records full-channel at up to 1080p resolution using H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 compression, which keeps storage costs manageable. On top of that, a single SATA bay supports drives up to 10 TB, and Hik-Connect enables remote viewing without complex network setup.
Technical Specifications
Recording & Compression
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | iDS-7204HQHI-M1/S |
| Recorder Type | 4-ch 1080P 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR |
| Video Compression | H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 |
| Encoding Resolution | 4 MP Lite/3 MP/1080p/720p/VGA/WD1/4CIF/CIF (or Lite equivalents when 1080p Lite mode is enabled) |
| Frame Rate (Main Stream) | Up to 25 fps (P)/30 fps (N) depending on stream-access resolution |
| Frame Rate (Sub-Stream) | WD1/4CIF @ 12 fps; CIF @ 25 fps (P)/30 fps (N) |
| Video Bitrate | 32 Kbps to 6 Mbps |
| Audio Compression | G.711u |
| Audio Bitrate | 64 Kbps |
| Smart Detection | Motion Detection 2.0 with human/vehicle classification (all analog channels); Perimeter Protection up to 2 channels |
| Facial Detection | Face picture detection and search |
Note: Motion Detection 2.0 and Perimeter Protection cannot run simultaneously; enabling one disables the other. Enhanced IP mode may conflict with smart events — consult the user manual for details.
Video & Audio I/O
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Analog Video Input | 4-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω), coaxitron-compatible |
| HDTVI Input | Up to 4 MP; 3 MP input available on channel 1 only |
| AHD Input | Up to 4 MP @ 25/30 fps |
| HDCVI Input | Up to 4 MP @ 25/30 fps |
| CVBS Input | PAL/NTSC |
| CVBS Output | 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω); PAL 704 × 576, NTSC 704 × 480 |
| IP Video Input | 1-ch (up to 5-ch); Enhanced IP mode: 2-ch (up to 6-ch), each up to 4 Mbps, up to 6 MP |
| HDMI Output | 1-ch, up to 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1-ch, up to 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | HDMI/VGA simultaneous output |
| Audio Input | 1-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ); 4-ch via coaxial cable |
| Audio Output | 1-ch RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ), using the first audio input |
| Synchronous Playback | 4-ch |
Network & Storage
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive |
| Total Bandwidth | 72 Mbps |
| Remote Connections | Up to 32 |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP, HTTPS, ONVIF |
| Wi-Fi | Connectable via USB Wi-Fi dongle |
| Storage Interface | 1 × SATA, up to 10 TB per disk |
| Serial Interface | RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| USB Interface | 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Alarm In/Out | N/A (optional, package-dependent — see note below) |
Note: Audio input count and alarm in/out ports vary by package tag (e.g. “4A+8/4ALM” denotes 4 audio inputs, 8 alarm inputs, 4 alarm outputs). Confirm the specific unit’s tag before assuming alarm terminal availability.
Power & Physical
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 18 W |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 315 × 242 × 45 mm (12.4 × 9.5 × 1.8 in) |
| Weight | ≤ 1.16 kg (2.6 lb) |
Who This DVR Suits Best
- Small offices and retail shops upgrading from older analog systems – 4-in-1 HDTVI/AHD/HDCVI/CVBS support lets owners keep existing cameras while gaining AcuSense false-alarm filtering.
- Compounds needing perimeter alerts – line-crossing and intrusion detection on up to 2 channels suits fenced yards, warehouses, and gated residential plots.
- SME premises across Kenya needing remote oversight – Hik-Connect and DDNS give business owners phone-based access to footage without on-site IT support.
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