What's in the box
Every part in this kit and how many of each you get. Tap a part to see its full specification.
uses analogue cameras; check existing coax cable condition and compatibility before reuse.
Recording storage
500GB storage is included. Recording time depends on the camera mix, bitrate and recording schedule. A reliable day estimate is unavailable for this configuration.
Before installation
Check the component list below for included cables, power supplies and mounting accessories. Choose cable lengths and camera positions for your layout; camera count alone does not establish coverage. Confirm lens field of view, lighting and weather protection for each position.
Price on request
One part of this kit — the Seagate 500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording — is sold at a quoted price, so we price the kit for you rather than publish a total. Everything else in the box is listed below.
The recorder
1× Hikvision 4-ch 5mp 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
The box that saves everything and runs the app
The hard drive
1× Seagate 500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Where the footage is kept
Want different cameras, a bigger drive or longer cable runs? Open this exact kit in the builder and change any part — everything is re-checked against the rest as you go, so you cannot end up with parts that do not work together.
Product Description
4-channel 1U DVR from Hikvision, supplied with a 500GB hard drive pre-installed.
Key specs
- Channels: 4
- Resolution: 5MP recording
- Compression: H.265
- Range: Hikvision AcuSense DVR line, built for more efficient event detection and recording
- Storage: 500GB hard drive fitted at the factory — no separate drive sourcing or fitting on install
Why H.265 matters here
H.265 keeps footage files smaller than older codecs at the same resolution. On a fixed 500GB drive, that directly affects how many days of footage you retain before the oldest recordings get overwritten.
AcuSense
This DVR sits in Hikvision's AcuSense range, which is built around more efficient event detection alongside the recording function — relevant when specifying for sites where you want the DVR doing more than plain continuous capture.
On the job
Four channels and a pre-installed drive make this a straightforward spec for smaller installs — you're not pairing a bare DVR with a separately sourced HDD, which cuts a step out of the build. Confirm channel count against the camera count required before quoting.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 4-channel Hikvision 4-ch 5mp 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR
- Storage
- 500GB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× Hikvision 4-ch 5mp 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR; 1× Seagate 500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Frequently Asked Questions
How many channels does the IDS-7204HQHI support?
Four channels, recording at 5MP using H.265 compression.
Does the DVR come with a hard drive fitted?
Yes, a 500GB hard drive is pre-installed.
What compression standard does it use?
H.265, which keeps footage files smaller than older codecs at the same resolution.
What Hikvision range is this DVR part of?
It's part of Hikvision's AcuSense DVR range, built around more efficient event detection and recording.
