Hikvision 4-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR

Overview

The Hikvision DS-7204HGHI-M1 is a 4-channel 1U Turbo HD DVR built for hybrid coax/IP deployments where an installer needs to mix legacy analogue runs with newer IP cameras on one recorder.

Key specs

• Video inputs: HDTVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP — 4 analogue channels, expandable to 5 IP channels at up to 2 MP
• Compression: H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265
• Encoding: up to 1080p lite @ 30 fps
• Coax reach: max. 1200 m for a 720p HDTVI signal — relevant when specifying cable runs on larger sites
• Storage: single SATA bay, up to 4 TB
• Video output: HDMI and VGA, simultaneous
• Audio: RCA in/out, plus audio transmitted over coaxial cable
• Network: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Hik-Connect and standard network protocol support
• Analytics: Motion Detection 2.0 with deep-learning human/vehicle classification, reducing false triggers from foliage, weather or animals

Part numbers and stock variants

Also listed under DS-7204HGHI-M1-NO-HDD, DS-7204HGHI-M1+NO-HDD, DS-7204HGHI-K1 and DS-7204HGHI-K1+NO-HDD — these are the same base unit under alternate SKU/packaging codes, useful to know when cross-referencing quotes or supplier stock against a spec sheet.

Deployment notes

H.265 Pro+ compression keeps bitrate down on a single-drive system, which matters when the 4TB cap is the ceiling. The 1200 m HDTVI figure is quoted at 720p — confirm resolution-dependent reach before specifying cable length on longer pulls. 1U form factor suits cabinet or under-desk installs where rack space is limited.