Product SKU: DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 V3 is a 4-channel Penta-brid 4K WizSense digital video recorder designed for homes, retail stores, offices and smaller commercial CCTV systems that need to combine existing coaxial cameras with newer high-resolution surveillance technology. Four BNC inputs automatically support HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS formats, while IP camera support provides a migration path towards network cameras without immediately replacing the entire system. The recorder accepts compatible 4K camera input and adds AI functions including SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0, face recognition, Privacy Protection and AI Coding. Up to eight IP cameras can be supported when analogue channels are converted to IP channels. A 4K HDMI output provides high-resolution local monitoring, while one SATA bay supports storage up to 16TB. This configuration is supplied with NO HDD Included.
Key Capabilities
4-Channel Penta-Brid Compatibility
Four BNC inputs automatically recognise compatible HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras. IP camera support adds further flexibility for installations that need to retain existing coaxial infrastructure while gradually introducing network cameras.
4K and 5MP Recording Support
The recorder accepts compatible 4K HDCVI camera input and provides configurable high-resolution encoding. With Encode Enhancement enabled, the first channel can reach up to 4K at 15fps or 5MP at 25fps, with lower frame-rate limits applying to other channels.
4-Channel SMD Plus
Recorder-side SMD Plus can apply human and vehicle secondary filtering across four analogue channels, helping reduce alarms caused by less relevant movement such as leaves, rain and changing lighting conditions.
QuickPick 2.0 and Face Recognition
Two-channel QuickPick 2.0 improves target retrieval on supported analogue channels, while two-channel face detection and face recognition provide additional investigation tools when those AI modes are selected and correctly configured.
Up to 8 IP Camera Channels
Four IP channels are available by default, with up to eight IP channels supported when the four analogue channels are converted to IP. Each IP channel can support cameras up to 8MP within the recorder’s 64Mbps incoming bandwidth limit.
Single-Bay Storage up to 16TB
One SATA port supports a hard drive up to 16TB, allowing storage capacity to be selected according to camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule and required retention period.
Best For
- Home CCTV Upgrades: Retain compatible coaxial cameras and cabling while upgrading to a recorder with higher-resolution support and WizSense AI functions.
- Retail Stores: Four physical camera inputs provide a practical recorder size for entrances, counters, stock areas and shopfront surveillance.
- Small Offices: Compact dimensions and hybrid camera support suit smaller business CCTV systems that may gradually migrate from coax to IP.
- Human and Vehicle Monitoring: SMD Plus and perimeter protection help prioritise relevant people and vehicle events over conventional motion alerts.
- Mixed CCTV Systems: Penta-brid support is useful where HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras need to coexist within one recorder platform.
Why Choose the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3
The DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 V3 is particularly useful when replacing an older four-channel DVR without immediately replacing every camera and cable in the system. Its Penta-brid design accepts several common coaxial camera technologies while also allowing IP camera expansion, giving installers a practical upgrade path rather than forcing an all-or-nothing system change. WizSense functions such as SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0 and face recognition provide more focused event review than conventional motion recording, while 4K HDMI output supports detailed local monitoring. The single SATA bay keeps the chassis compact while accommodating up to 16TB of storage. Available through Security Wholesalers, this recorder is best suited to compact hybrid systems where compatibility, intelligent searching and future IP migration matter.
Buyer Decision Tips
Storage Tip: This configuration is supplied with NO HDD Included. The recorder has one SATA port supporting one drive up to 16TB. Choose storage according to camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule and required footage retention rather than simply selecting the largest drive available.
AI and IP Expansion Tip: Converting the four analogue channels to IP can increase total IP camera capacity to eight channels, but IP extension mode disables recorder-side EPTZ, Video Quality Analytics, Scene Changing, Face Recognition, Face Detection, SMD, Perimeter Protection, QuickPick 2.0 and Privacy Protection. Decide whether maximum IP camera count or recorder-based AI is more important before commissioning.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Recorder Type |
4-channel Penta-brid 4K Value/5MP compact 1U WizSense DVR. |
| Hardware Version |
Version 3.0. |
| Analogue Inputs |
4 × BNC with HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS auto-detection. |
| HDCVI Camera Input |
Supports compatible inputs up to 4K at 25/30fps. |
| IP Camera Inputs |
4 channels by default; up to 8 channels when analogue channels are converted to IP. |
| Maximum IP Resolution |
Up to 8MP per IP channel. |
| Network Bandwidth |
64Mbps incoming, 64Mbps recording and 64Mbps outgoing. |
| 4K Encoding |
With Encode Enhancement enabled, channel 1 supports up to 4K at 15fps; other channels support lower maximum 4K frame rates. |
| 5MP Encoding |
With Encode Enhancement enabled, channel 1 supports up to 5MP at 25fps; other channels support lower maximum 5MP frame rates. |
| SMD Plus |
4 channels by recorder with human and vehicle secondary filtering; up to 8 channels of SMD by compatible cameras. |
| Perimeter Protection |
4 channels in General Mode or 2 channels in Advanced Mode, with 10 IVS rules per channel. |
| QuickPick 2.0 |
2 analogue channels by recorder. |
| Face Detection |
2 channels by recorder, up to 8 face images per second per channel. |
| Face Recognition |
2 channels with up to 10 face databases containing a total of 20,000 images. |
| Privacy Protection |
1 channel by recorder. |
| EPTZ |
1 channel by recorder. |
| AI Video Quality Analytics |
4 channels for brightness, colour cast, defocus, overexposure, contrast and black-and-white detection. |
| Video Compression |
AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264. |
| HDMI Output |
1 × HDMI with output up to 3840 × 2160. |
| VGA Output |
1 × VGA with output up to 1920 × 1080. |
| Playback |
1/4-channel playback with instant, general, event, tag and smart playback modes. |
| Audio Input |
1 × RCA plus 4-channel coaxial audio support. |
| Audio Output |
1 × RCA. |
| Two-Way Talk |
Supported, sharing the audio input with channel 1. |
| HDD Bays |
1 × SATA port. |
| Maximum HDD Capacity |
Up to 16TB; maximum supported capacity can vary with environmental temperature. |
| Included HDD |
NO HDD Included. |
| Network Port |
1 × RJ45 10/100Mbps Ethernet. |
| Remote Access |
Supports iOS and Android mobile access plus web-based management. |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF 24.06 Profiles T, S and G plus CGI and SDK. |
| USB |
2 ports: 1 front USB 2.0 and 1 rear USB 2.0. |
| RS-485 |
1 interface. |
| Power Supply |
12VDC, 2A. |
| Power Consumption |
Less than 7W without HDD. |
| Dimensions |
260 × 237.8 × 47.6mm. |
| Net Weight |
Approximately 0.96kg without HDD. |
| Operating Conditions |
-10 °C to +55 °C with 10%–90% RH, non-condensing. |
| Installation |
Desktop. |
| Lifecycle Status |
EOL. |
Ideal Use Cases
Home CCTV Systems
Four physical BNC inputs suit compact residential systems covering entrances, driveways, side access and general property surveillance.
Retail Stores
Use intelligent event filtering around shopfronts, counters, entries and stock areas while retaining existing compatible coax cameras.
Small Offices
A compact recorder option for smaller premises that need four main camera positions with the flexibility to introduce IP cameras later.
Coaxial CCTV Upgrades
Penta-brid compatibility helps modernise an existing installation without requiring suitable coax cabling to be replaced solely to change the recorder.
Hybrid Analogue and IP Systems
Combine compatible coaxial cameras with selected IP cameras where a staged upgrade is more practical than replacing the complete CCTV system at once.
AI-Assisted Event Review
SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0 and face-related functions provide tools for narrowing down relevant footage within supported channel limits.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this recorder if: You need four physical coaxial camera inputs with support for HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras.
- Choose this recorder if: SMD Plus, perimeter protection, QuickPick 2.0 and face recognition are useful for a compact four-channel CCTV system.
- Choose a larger recorder if: You require more than four physical BNC camera inputs or more than one internal HDD bay.
- Consider a current-generation alternative if: This is a new standardised rollout where long-term model availability is important, because Dahua currently lists the V3 model as EOL.
FAQs
- What camera formats does the Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 support?
The DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 is a Penta-brid recorder with four BNC inputs that automatically support HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras. It also supports IP camera input, making it useful for upgrades where existing coaxial cameras need to remain in service while selected network cameras are added. The exact recording resolution and frame rate depend on the connected camera format and recorder configuration.
- How many cameras can the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 record?
The recorder provides four physical BNC analogue inputs and four IP channels by default. By converting the analogue channels to IP channels, it can support up to eight IP cameras, each at up to 8MP, with 64Mbps incoming bandwidth. Enabling IP extension mode disables several recorder-side AI functions, so camera count and analytics requirements should be planned together before the system is commissioned.
- What recording resolution does the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 support?
The V3 recorder accepts compatible 4K HDCVI camera input and supports high-resolution encoding with different frame-rate limits by channel and operating mode. With Encode Enhancement enabled, the first channel can encode 4K at up to 15fps and 5MP at up to 25fps, while other channels have lower maximum frame rates at those resolutions. Lower-resolution modes can operate at higher frame rates.
- What AI functions are built into the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 V3?
The V3 hardware supports 4-channel SMD Plus, up to 4-channel perimeter protection in General Mode, 2-channel QuickPick 2.0, 2-channel face detection and face recognition, 1-channel Privacy Protection, 1-channel EPTZ and additional video-quality analytics. Some AI features conflict with one another or become unavailable when IP extension or Encode Enhancement is enabled, so the preferred analytics should be selected before final configuration.
- Does the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 include a hard drive?
No. This product configuration is supplied with NO HDD INCLUDED. The recorder has one SATA port and supports one drive up to 16TB, with Dahua noting that the maximum capacity can vary with environmental temperature. Buyers sourcing the recorder through Security Wholesalers should choose storage capacity according to camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule and the required number of days of footage retention.
- Can the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 output 4K video to a monitor?
Yes. The recorder provides one HDMI output with support up to 3840 × 2160, plus one VGA output up to 1920 × 1080. HDMI and VGA can be configured for simultaneous or heterogeneous video-source output. A compatible 4K display and suitable HDMI connection are required when the installation is intended to use the recorder’s maximum local display resolution.
- Can I view the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 remotely?
Yes. The recorder supports network access through its RJ45 Ethernet port and mobile access on iOS and Android. It also supports common network services including HTTPS, RTSP, P2P, DDNS and ONVIF. Remote performance depends on the site’s internet connection, upload bandwidth, stream settings and network configuration, so these should be planned around the number of cameras and expected remote users.
- What should I check before buying the DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3?
Confirm the number and type of cameras, required recording resolution, preferred AI functions and storage capacity before purchase. The recorder has four physical analogue inputs, one SATA bay and no included HDD, while IP extension can increase IP camera capacity to eight channels but disables several recorder-side analytics. Also note that Dahua currently lists the V3 model as EOL, which may matter for standardised new deployments.
