HD-TVI DVR: Hikvision iDS-7204HTHI-M1/S(C)/4A+4/1ALM (8 MP, 12 fps, H.265, 4 × AcuSence, HDMI, VGA)

The Hikvision iDS-7204HTHI-M1/S is an 4-channel, multi-system DVR capable of recording video from cameras HD-TVI, AHD, CVBS and IP.
The DVR for analog system can record 8 MP resolution video at 12.5 fps, 5 MP at 20 fps, and for lower resolutions it reaches 25 fps.

By default, the DVR supports 4 analog cameras (HD-TVI, AHD, or CVBS signals) and 4 IP cameras (up to 8 MP). If an analog channel is unused, disabling it in the menu adds support for a new IP camera. When all analog channels are disabled, 8 IP cameras can be connected.

The DVR can perform the following AI functions: motion detection 2.0 (4 channels) or perimeter protection (4 channels).

The motion detection system 2.0 can analyze detection events in terms of human or vehicle detection. Thanks to that, alarm notifications are filtered and unnecessary alarms are blocked.

Artificial intelligence plays a key role in CCTV systems. Cameras and recorders with AcuSense technology analyze the image based on a deep learning algorithm. They reflect the structure and principles of the human brain. As in the brain, learning creates connections between artificial neurons (programs) and creates a multi-layer artificial neural network. The algorithm individually analyzes model photos and recordings, looking for common features, and then creates appropriate connections. The so-called layers, responsible for detecting a specific feature, are built this way. The more layers an algorithm has, the more accurate the analysis is. Therefore, teaching with large amounts of data is crucial. Only multi-layer networks can collect information and perform appropriate actions, in particular automatic extraction and representation of features (patterns) present in the data, teaching the network for example to recognize faces, vehicle brands, animal species or incident, e.g. a fall. This model of DVR has 2 channels with AcuSense function.

On four selected analog channels, it is possible to run virtual line crossing detection (together with line crossing direction determination) and intrusion detection in a quadrant area. Events can be filtered for human or vehicle detection.

The DVR can record one or two video streams (primary and/or secondary) from each channel. The video can be compressed using the H.265 method. Compared with its predecessor (H.264), H.265 can reduce the data stream by half, which translates into proportional disk space savings and extended data retention time. H.265+ can further minimize the streams in typical video surveillance scenarios.

Client software iVMS-4200 is used to view, supervise and configure Hikvision analog DVRs, network DVRs and IP cameras (it allows you to create a hybrid system) via the network. The application allows you to manage up to 256 devices on up to 4 monitors. One screen can display images from up to 64 cameras. In addition to viewing and configuration, it allows, among other things, remote playback of recordings, display of alarm messages, two-way audio transmission, use of multi-level e-maps for viewing.

Hik-Connect is a mobile application designed for cell phones based on Android and iOS operating systems. It can be used to remotely view live video from DVRs, NVRs, network cameras using the Wi-Fi, 2G or 3G and also to view recordings stored on the DVR. The application allows connectivity via IP addresses and via P2P cloud.

Hik-Connect is a network service designed for Hikvison devices. It integrates P2P cloud for remote viewing via smartphones and tablets. It provides a wide range of surveillance and basic configuration options: live monitoring (also multiple channels simultaneously), PTZ control, digital zoom, eavesdropping, playback of recordings from the archive and alarm notifications (zone violation, line crossing, etc.).

Main features of the Hik-Connect service:

Our library provides an overview of applications designed for installers and users of monitoring systems based on Hikvision devices.

SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) is a free and easy-to-use software designed to search the local network for Hikvision brand cameras and DVRs, modify network parameters and restore passwords. For detailed information on password restoration (item 8) and operation of the program, please refer to the library SADP application – a tool for organizing CCTV systems based on HIKVISION devices in a local network.