What's in the box
Contents: every part, with quantities. Select a part for its full specification.
System: analogue cameras. Reusing existing coax: check its condition and compatibility first.
Recording storage
Storage: 500GB, included. Recording time (estimate): not available for this configuration. It depends on the camera mix, the bitrate and the recording schedule.
Before installation
Three checks apply. Included items: the box list shows the cables, power supplies and mounting accessories supplied. Layout: choose cable lengths and camera positions to suit the site; the number of cameras alone does not determine coverage. Each position: confirm the lens field of view, the lighting and the weather protection.
The recorder
1× Dahua WizSense XVR5104HS-I3 4 Channel 4K AI Penta-brid CCTV DVR
Records the cameras and runs the viewing app
The hard drive
1× Western Digital 500GB 3.5" SATA Hard Drives - Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Stores the recorded footage
Changing the cameras, drive size or cable lengths: use the builder, where any part of this kit can be replaced. Each change is checked against the other parts, so an incompatible combination cannot be built.
Product Description
The Dahua XVR5104HS-I3 4-Channel DVR + 500GB Recording is a four-channel digital video recorder (DVR) from Dahua's WizSense range. It arrives with a hard drive already fitted, so recording storage is sorted from the start.
Reading the spec
- 4 channels: one camera per channel, so up to four cameras. A fifth camera needs a bigger recorder.
- 500GB hard drive, pre-installed: this is the storage the recorder ships with. Footage is written to it as cameras record.
- 4K: the product is described as a 4K recorder, meaning it is aimed at high-resolution cameras rather than only older standard-definition ones.
- AI: WizSense is Dahua's name for its artificial intelligence (AI) recorder line.
- Penta-brid: a multi-format recorder. It is designed to work with more than one type of camera signal, which can suit a site upgrading in stages.
What you still need
The recorder is only one part of the system. You will need:
- Up to four cameras, matched to the signal types the recorder supports.
- Cabling and a power supply for each camera.
- A monitor to view the live and recorded images.
Related listing code: 1xDH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I2+500GB.
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 4-channel Dahua WizSense XVR5104HS-I3 4 Channel 4K AI Penta-brid CCTV DVR
- Storage
- 500GB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× Dahua WizSense XVR5104HS-I3 4 Channel 4K AI Penta-brid CCTV DVR; 1× Western Digital 500GB 3.5" SATA Hard Drives - Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cameras can the XVR5104HS-I3 record?
It is a 4-channel recorder, so it takes up to four cameras, one per channel.
Does it come with a hard drive?
Yes. A 500GB hard drive is pre-installed.
What does Penta-brid mean?
It is Dahua's term for a recorder built to accept more than one camera format, rather than a single type.
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Reviews
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