HiLook by Hikvision DVR-204Q-M1 4-Channel 5-in-1 HD DVR (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP)

The HiLook by Hikvision DVR-204Q-M1 is a professional-grade 4-channel 5-in-1 hybrid digital video recorder that works with HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS analogue and IP cameras. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 4 analogue channels + up to 6-ch IP (mix-and-match)
• 5-in-1 — HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP camera support
• Coaxial audio (AoC) on HD-TVI channels
• Motion Detection 2.0 for smarter alerts
• 1 × SATA HDD bay & remote access via HiLookVision or Hik-Connect

Manufacturer Description

Full-channel Motion Detection 2.0; 4 HD-TVI/CVI/AHD/CVBS self-adaptive inputs; 4-ch HD-TVI coaxial video & audio input; 1-ch local audio input; 2-ch IP video input (up to 6-ch IP); 1 SATA interface; 1080p @ 15fps per channel; 1U case.

Who is the DVR-204Q-M1 for?

The 4-channel HD-TVI recorder for a small coax system that wants more than 1080p: it records up to 5MP on each channel with H.265+, so it pairs properly with HiLook’s 5MP TVI cameras (THC-T250-MS, THC-B159-MS) and keeps weeks of footage on a modest drive. Any channel accepts TVI, AHD, CVI or old analogue cameras, and IP cameras can be added over the network. It suits a house, shop or workshop with 2–4 cameras on existing coax. Need audio over coax from mic cameras? Choose the DVR-204G-M1/T or DVR-204U-M1. Eight cameras? The DVR-208Q-M1.

What to add

• A surveillance-grade hard drive — 1–2TB goes a long way with H.265+; we fit and format to order.
• Coax cameras plus RG59 cable and a 12V PSU — the DVR does not power cameras.
• A network cable to your router for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app; an HDMI or VGA monitor for setup.

Frequently asked questions

Will my old analogue cameras work on it?

Yes — each channel auto-detects CVBS as well as TVI, AHD and CVI, so you can upgrade cameras one at a time.

Does it record sound from mic cameras?

This model has a standard audio input; for audio over coax from HiLook "-MS" cameras choose a "/T" or U-series DVR.

How many IP cameras can I add?

A small number on top of the four BNC channels — see the datasheet for the exact figure at your resolution.

Further reading: NVR vs DVR — which recorder?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.