16 Channel 4K Wired Security Camera System with Hybrid DVR
Camius Professional 16 Channel Hybrid DVR System comes bundled with 16 high-performance 4K analog wired security cameras, offering unparalleled surveillance for homes and businesses. Featuring AI detection, versatile recording modes, upgradable storage, and remote monitoring via apps and browser software, this wired security camera system delivers reliability and clarity. Its robust 4K capabilities and high bandwidth make it the best wired security camera system for safeguarding your property. With remote access through PC, Mac, or the Camius View app, you can monitor your property from anywhere.
Scalable 16 Camera Security Systems
The system supports 16 analog channels and is easily expandable to 24 cameras by adding up to 8 Camius IP PoE cameras. This hybrid wired security camera system ensures seamless integration and compatibility, offering unparalleled functionality. The analog channels can also be converted into IP channels for enhanced versatility.
24/7 Continuous and Motion Based Recording
Preinstalled with a 4TB hard drive, the DVR offers continuous 24/7 recording in Normal mode and Motion Detection mode. The system uses advanced H.265 compression, maximizing storage efficiency and maintaining exceptional video quality.
High Performance Coaxial Security Cameras
Camius 4K Analog BNC Cameras
The security camera offers a 109.7° wide viewing angle, making it ideal for outdoor surveillance of driveways, entrances, and large perimeters. Its weatherproof design ensures durability in harsh conditions, providing crystal-clear 4K ultra-HD video for detailed security monitoring. The camera has a built-mic for audio recording (requires Camius audio video cable which you can order here) and DVR controlled lights for full color night vision.
110 Degree Wide View
4K Bullet Cameras Offer Wide View
Weatherproof
Built to endure extreme weather
Smart Features of the 4K Wired DVR Security System
Camius 4K analog cameras include built-in microphones for audio recording, enhancing surveillance capabilities. The system supports AI-driven features like Human & Vehicle Detection, Perimeter Intrusion, and Video Tampering Detection, ensuring you’re alerted to critical events in real time via email or app notifications.
Flexible Local Storage Options with 4TB DVR
The DVR supports two SATA hard drives and an external eSATA port for storage expansion, providing months of recording. While FTP or cloud storage options are available, internal storage remains the most secure and reliable choice.
High Resolution Live View with Multiple Video Outputs
The DVR supports 4K HDMI output, 1080P VGA, and CVBS outputs, allowing you to connect monitors or TVs for live viewing. Its automatic resolution adjustment ensures optimal display quality. This wired security camera system with monitor connectivity offers a high-resolution security camera experience.
Advanced AI Detection and Smart Search
Camius DVR systems integrate AI technology for precise detection and alerts. Features include Smart Search, intelligent motion detection, and customizable alarm settings for personalized security.
Free DVR Software for Centralized Monitoring
Transform your PC or Mac into a surveillance station with the free DVR software. Monitor live streams, playback footage, and manage settings from one central platform, combining cameras from multiple locations on a single screen.
- 1 x 16 Channel DVR 4TB HDD (TRIVAULT4K2168R 4TB HDD)
- 16 x 4K analog security camera (FB4KPRO)
- 1 x DVR power supply, HDMI cable, ethernet cable, USB mouse, Installation Guide
Note: This DVR bundle doesn’t include cables or camera power supplies, which can be purchased separately
FAQs About 16 Channel Wired DVR Security Systems
Are wired security cameras better?
Wired security cameras are often considered better for several reasons:
- Reliability: Wired systems, like those offered by Camius, provide a consistent and stable connection, reducing the risk of interference and signal loss that can affect wireless systems. Unlike wireless cameras, which rely on your router’s Wi-Fi signal and can experience drops due to weak signal range or router issues, wired systems provide a consistent, stable connection.
However, if wiring isn’t an option and you need wireless security system, Camius offers a robust solution with their battery-operated wireless security cameras. These cameras do not depend on your router’s Wi-Fi and feature a strong, long-range wireless signal directly between the Camius wireless NVR and the Camius battery-powered cameras. This ensures a reliable and secure connection, even in environments where traditional Wi-Fi might be unreliable.
Higher Quality: Wired cameras typically offer better video quality. Camius DVR systems support high-resolution video, including up to 4K for analog cameras, ensuring clear and detailed footage.
What should I look for in a wired security system?
The best wired security system is one that meets your specific needs in terms of coverage, resolution, and features. Camius DVR camera systems are an excellent choice due to their:
- Hybrid Capability: Camius DVRs can support both analog and IP cameras, offering flexibility for future upgrades.
- High Resolution: Support 4K resolution ensures superior video quality.
- Audio: Camius 4K analog cameras offer audio recording
- Comprehensive Features: Including remote access, smart motion, human, vehicle, line crossing detection, remote access via mobile apps and web browsers, motion detection, customizable recording schedules, and cloud storage options.
- Scalability: With options ranging from 8 to 16 channels and beyond, Camius systems can scale to cover small homes or large commercial properties by expanding the system to 12 and 24 cameras.
- Robust Connectivity: Using Ethernet cables with PoE for NVRs and coaxial cables for DVRs, Camius systems ensure stable and reliable connections, minimizing the risk of signal interference or loss.
In summary, Camius wired security camera systems provide a comprehensive, reliable, and flexible solution for both residential and commercial security needs, making them one of the best choices available.
What is the difference between 8 channel and 16 channel DVR systems?
The difference between 8 channel and 16 channel security cameras lies in the number of cameras the system can support:
- 8 Channel: Can support up to 8 cameras, suitable for smaller properties or areas requiring limited coverage.
- 16 Channel: Can support up to 16 cameras, ideal for larger properties or areas needing extensive coverage.
Camius offers both 8 and 16 channel DVR systems, allowing you to choose based on your security needs and property size. Moreover, Camius 16 channel DVR systems allows to have 24 cameras added to it (16 analog and 8 IP cameras)
What is a 16 channel camera system?
A 16 channel camera system refers to a security setup that can support up to 16 cameras. This system is ideal for larger homes, businesses, or properties that require extensive surveillance coverage. Camius 16 channel DVR systems offer high-resolution recording, remote access, and a range of advanced features to ensure comprehensive security.
What is the difference between 16 channel NVR and DVR?
The main differences between a 16 channel NVR and a DVR lie in the types of cameras they support and their connectivity:
- Camera Compatibility:
– 16 Channel NVR: Works with digital IP cameras.
– 16 Channel DVR: Works with analog cameras including CVBS, AHD, TVI and CVI, but Camius hybrid DVRs can also support IP cameras in XVR mode.
- Connectivity:
– NVR: Uses Ethernet cables and often supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation by allowing power and data to travel through a single cable. Camius offers 2K and 4K 16 channel NVR camera systems with advanced features for businesses and homes.
– DVR: Uses coaxial cables for analog cameras and requires separate power supplies. However, Camius DVR recorders are hybrid devices that can function as both analog DVRs and NVRs due to their built-in XVR mode. This makes them future-proof, allowing you to easily integrate both analog and IP cameras into your security system.
How can I monitor my wired DVR system remotely?
With Camius wired camera systems, monitoring your home security remotely is straightforward and efficient.
Here’s how you can do it:
- Internet Connection: Ensure your Camius DVR or NVR is connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable.
- Camius Mobile App: Download the Camius View mobile app, available for both iOS and Android. This app allows you to view live footage, playback recorded videos, and receive notifications from anywhere in the world.
- Web Browser Access: You can also access your Camius security cameras through a web browser on your PC or Mac. This provides a comprehensive interface for managing your security system remotely.
- Cloud Services: You can set up cloud storage and access your footage from any internet-connected device. The Camius security camera systems with with Google Drive and Dropbox.
Do wired security cameras work without Wi-Fi?
Yes, wired security cameras can work without Wi-Fi. Camius wired camera systems, including DVR and NVR setups, do not rely on a Wi-Fi connection for their core functionality. Instead, they use physical cables (coaxial for DVRs and Ethernet for NVRs) to transmit video signals.
Here’s how it works:
- DVR Systems: Analog cameras connect to the DVR using coaxial cables. These systems do not need Wi-Fi for recording or monitoring on-site.
- NVR Systems: IP cameras connect to the NVR using Ethernet cables. These systems also do not require Wi-Fi for on-site functionality.
However, for remote access and monitoring, an internet connection is necessary. This can be achieved via a wired Ethernet connection to your router, ensuring robust and uninterrupted remote access capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Camius Hybrid 16 Channel DVR specifications
Model: TRIVAULT4K2168R
Video & Channel Configuration
- Total Channels in Hybrid XVR mode: 24 (supports up to 16 analog + 8 IP channels simultaneously (24 total), or 24 IP cameras when used in IP-only mode)
- Analog Channels: 16 BNC, supporting AHD, TVI, CVI, and CVBS cameras (auto-adaptive).
- IP Channels: 8 IP channels (expandable to 24 total if analog inputs are disabled).
- Total Bandwidth: 192 Mbps (Incoming 128 Mbps / Outgoing 64 Mbps)
Display & Playback
- Display Resolution:
Analog Channels (Main Stream):
- 8 MP (3840×2160): 10 fps record / 15 fps display
- 5 MP (2592×1944): 15 fps record / 20 fps display
- 4 MP (2560×1440): 20 fps record / 30 fps display
- 1080 P (1920×1080): NTSC 30 fps / PAL 25 fps record per channel
- 720 P / 960 H: 30 fps record per channel
IP Channels:
- Up to 4 K / 4 MP / 1080 P / 720 P @ 30 fps per channel
Note: Frame rate and total channel count depend on total bandwidth load across analog and IP inputs.
- View Layouts: 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 / 20 / 24 split-screen configurations.
- Auto Sequence: Supported.
- Playback:
- Search up to 16 channels simultaneously.
- Multi-channel playback supported (number of channels depends on resolution and decoding bandwidth).
- Playback speed: Fast forward/backward (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x), slow motion (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x).
Video Functions
- Channel Settings: Channel name, time display, covert (on/off).
- Image Control: Brightness, contrast, saturation, hue (for analog and IP channels).
- Privacy Masking (Video Cover): Up to 4 areas per channel.
- PTZ Control: RS-485, Preset, Cruise, PTZ Linkage.
- Auto Signal Detection: Automatically detects connected camera type.
Detection & Deterrence
- Motion Detection: Available on all analog and IP channels.
- PIR Detection: With compatible IP cameras.
- Alarm Triggers: Motion, I/O, PIR, intelligent (AI) detection.
- Deterrence: Light and siren control (with Camius spotlight 4K PoE cameras: SPOT828A-RB, SCOUT4KPTZ4X); Smart Illumination (White Spotlights) apply to FB4KPRO (4k analog outdoor camera)
Compression & Recording
- Video Compression: H.265 / H.264.
- Audio Compression: G.711A / G.711U.
- Recording Streams: Mainstream and Substream per channel.
- Recording Modes: Continuous, Motion, I/O, PIR, Schedule, Manual.
- Pre-record: 5 seconds.
- Post-record: Adjustable (10–300 seconds).
- Snapshot / Time-lapse Capture: Supported (max 1080P, interval 5s–1hr).
Alarm & I/O
- Alarm Inputs: 16 wired zones (NO/NC selectable).
- Alarm Output: 1 relay output (30V DC / 2A or 125V AC / 0.5A).
- RS-485 Interface: For PTZ control.
- Alarm Features: Motion, PIR, I/O, Intelligent, Combination Alarm, PTZ Linkage.
- Exception Alarms: Disk full, disk error, video loss, network failure.
- Notifications: Buzzer, Push notification via Camius View App, on-screen message.
- Scheduling: Fully configurable per channel.
AI & Smart Detection
- AI Functions: Human and vehicle detection, face detection, perimeter intrusion, line crossing, sound, license plate detection, etc.
- Analytics: People and vehicle counting, heat maps (when paired with Camius AI IP cameras).
- AI detection on up to 8 channels simultaneously. AI functions are mutually exclusive per channel.
Network Features
- Protocols: DHCP, PPPoE, SNMP, UPnP, HTTP/HTTPS, RTSP, P2P.
- Ports: HTTP, RTSP, Media, HTTPS.
- DDNS: Supported.
- Email Alerts: SMTP (SSL/TLS).
- FTP Upload: Supported — upload snapshots or clips from motion or alarm events to a remote FTP folder.
- Cloud Storage: Dropbox, Google Drive.
- IP Filter: Allow/Block IP addresses.
- Remote Access:
- Camius View App for iOS & Android,
- Camius VMS Software for PC and Mac.
- Browser access (HTTP/HTTPS)
- Note: The TRIVAULT4K2168R operates fully offline. Recording, playback, and export do not require an internet connection. Network and motion features can be disabled when not needed.
Storage
- Internal Drives: 2 × SATA (up to 14TB each).
- External Storage: 1 × eSATA
- Network Storage: NAS (NetHDD) supported.
- Recording Management: Overwrite and redundancy options.
- HDD Format Options:
- Format entire hard disk – erases all data (including videos, events, logs, analytics).
- Format record partition – erases videos, snapshots, logs; keeps analytic information.
- Format general partition – erases only analytic information; videos and snapshots remain.
System Management
- Users: 1 Admin + 31 User accounts.
- Settings: Device name, audio input type (base-band or coaxial), date/time, output resolution.
- Maintenance: Auto reboot, logs, firmware upgrade via USB or network.
Video Outputs
- HDMI: 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1080P, 2K, 4K
- VGA: 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1080P
- CVBS: BNC output, 704×576
Interfaces
- USB: 1 × USB 2.0 (front), 1 × USB 3.0 (rear).
- LAN: RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T.
- RS-485: A/B terminals for PTZ control.
- Alarm I/O Block: 16 inputs, 1 relay output.
- Audio: 4 RCA inputs + 1 output, expandable to 16 via DB9 connector.
Power & Environmental
- Power Supply: DC 12V / 5A (Input 100–240V, 50/60Hz).
- Power Consumption: ≤20W (excluding HDDs).
- Operating Temperature: 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C).
- Humidity: ≤90% (non-condensing).
Physical
- Dimensions: 380 × 320 × 53 mm (15 × 13 × 2 in).
- Net Weight: 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs, without HDD).
- Gross Weight: 3.37 kg (7.4 lbs, with packaging).
In the Box
- DVR unit
- Power adapter
- HDMI cable
- Audio cable
- Network (Ethernet) cable
- USB mouse
- DVR Quick Installation Guide
The above specifications provide a comprehensive overview of the TRIVAULT4K2168R’s powerful features, making it an excellent choice for high-resolution, smart video surveillance.
4K Coaxial Security Cameras Specifications
Camera Model # FB4KPRO
- Video Resolution: 8 Megapixels (3840 x 2160)
- Lens: Fixed 2.8mm with F1.0 aperture
- Field of View: Horizontal: 109.7°, Vertical: 57.6°, Diagonal: 131.0°
- Microphone: Built-in
- Audio: Audio over coaxial
- Warm Light Viewable Length: 66 feet / 20 meters
- IR Distance: 100ft / 30 meters
- Weatherproof: IP66 (weather-resistant)
- Power Consumption: ≤ 4W with IR on, ≤ 0.8W without IR
- Dimensions: Ø6.0
- Material: Metal
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 74.1 × 151.3mm
- Weight: 13 oz / 348g
- Operating Temperature: -22°F to 131°F (-30°C to 55°C)
- Storage Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
