Product Description
The Hikvision DS-7204HGHI-M1 is a 4-channel, 1U Turbo HD recorder for sites that mix old coax cameras with newer IP ones on the same box. It reads HDTVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS signals over coax, and separately supports up to 5 IP channels at up to 2MP — the analogue and IP counts are not additive, so plan channels against whichever input type you're actually using.
Key specs
- Video inputs: HDTVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS on the 4 analogue channels; IP cameras handled separately, up to 5 channels at up to 2MP
- Compression: H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265, which keeps file sizes down for a given recording length compared with older formats
- Encoding: up to 1080p lite at 30fps
- Coax reach: up to 1200m for a 720p HDTVI signal — worth checking against your actual cable run
- Storage: one SATA bay, up to 4TB
- Outputs: HDMI and VGA together, plus RCA audio in/out and audio over coax
- Network: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Hik-Connect for remote viewing
Motion Detection 2.0 uses deep learning to tell people and vehicles apart from swaying trees, rain or passing shadows, which should cut needless alerts on an unmonitored site. The 1U case fits a shelf, cabinet or under-desk spot where space is limited. Before buying, check your camera types match the inputs above and that a single 4TB drive gives you the retention period you need.
Specifications
- Brand
- Hikvision
- Model
- DS-7204HGHI-M1
- Series
- M-Series
- Channels
- 4-CH
- Max Resolution
- 1080p Lite @ 30fps
- Max Analog Resolution
- 1080p
- IP Channels (Hybrid)
- Up to 5
- Video Compression
- H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, H.264
- Recording Resolution
- 1080p Lite, 720p, WD1, VGA, CIF
- Frame Rate
- 30fps
- Decoding Capability
- 4 Channels
- HDMI/VGA Independent
- Sync
- Max Output Resolution
- 1920 × 1080
- BNC Output
- No
- Max HDD per Bay
- 6TB
- Max Total Storage
- 6TB
- eSATA Port
- No
- AcuSense
- No
- DeepinMind / AI
- No
- Human & Vehicle Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- No
- Face Recognition
- No
- Perimeter Protection
- No
- Line Crossing
- No
- Intrusion Detection
- No
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run 4 analogue cameras and 5 IP cameras at the same time?
No — the DVR supports up to 4 analogue channels via coax OR up to 5 IP channels, not both added together; check which input type your cameras use before buying.
How far can I run cable from camera to recorder?
The datasheet states up to 1200m for a 720p HDTVI signal, so it's worth measuring your actual run against this before specifying cable.
What's the maximum storage this DVR supports?
It has a single SATA bay taking one hard drive up to 4TB — there's no second bay for a mirrored or larger array.
Does it reduce false alerts from wind or animals?
Motion Detection 2.0 uses deep learning to classify human and vehicle targets, which is designed to cut false triggers from foliage, weather or similar movement.
