4K 16 Channel DVR Camera System
Camius Professional 16 Channel DVR Camera System with 8 (eight) 4K outdoor security cameras comes with smart motion and AI powered detection, high bandwidth and bitrate, high capacity storage from 4TB to 16TB, 24/7 recording, and remote viewing with no monthly fees.
The 16 channel CCTV system includes the latest 4K analog (BNC) security cameras with motion-triggered lights for full color night vision, wide 110-degree viewing angle.
Enterprise 16 Channel Security Camera System
The 16 channel analog camera DVR system suits businesses seeking full property coverage, with eight 4K BNC cameras included. Add up to 8 more analog cameras plus 8 IP cameras. To integrate IP cameras into the DVR system, follow the provided guide. This flexibility and scalability make the system a strong choice for businesses seeking comprehensive security solutions.
 DVR Surveillance System Accepts Analog and IP Cameras
Camius hybrid security DVRs work with analog BNC cameras over coaxial wiring and with digital IP cameras, letting home and business owners upgrade a low-resolution DVR CCTV system without replacing the analog coaxial infrastructure or the existing power supplies. Upgrading existing BNC cameras to Camius 4K and adding IP cameras keeps the system future-proof. This flexibility makes the system easy to enhance while keeping existing wiring. Camius IP cameras feature Power Over Ethernet, built-in audio, and pedestrian, vehicle, perimeter intrusion detection, and more.
16 Channel CCTV Camera System with 4K Analog Outdoor Cameras
Camius 4K outdoor security camera captures ultra-high-definition 8MP video at 3840 x 2160 resolution. It’s high-quality metal IP66 weatherproof enclosure makes it water and dust-proof for outdoor use. The 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a wide-angle view (110° horizontal view) with night vision up to 100 ft. This wired BNC camera supports CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI modes, adjustable via the DVR’s UTC control. It also features a built-in microphone for audio recording with a Camius DVR, requiring a special Camius audio-video power coaxial cable.
4K Analog Security Camera with Full Color Night Vision
Infrared LEDs and warm lights give this 4K analog security camera a 100-foot IR distance, delivering bright, colorful footage even in complete darkness.
Smart DVR Camera System 16 Channel for Better Security
The Camius FB4KPRO analog CCTV camera features built-in warm white lights to enhance your security at night, dark environment. These lights provide full color night vision to capture anyone entering your property. Lights activate whether for general motion or smart events, like a pedestrian or vehicle, or pedestrian & vehicle detection.Â
16 Channel CCTV DVR with High Capacity Local Storage
Select between a 4TB, 8TB, to 16TB professional analog camera system DVR for 24/7 recording. The CCTV 16 Channel DVR allows adding an external hard drive as well (e-SATA).
4K Security Camera 16 Channel DVR with HDMI and Spot Output
The Camius 4K 16 Channel DVR has 3 video outputs for connecting a monitor or TV for live viewing, a 4K HDMI output at 3840×2160, a VGA output at 1080P (1920×1080), and a CVBS (or BNC) output for a Spot monitor to call out specific cameras. Selecting the output resolution matching the monitor during setup gives the sharpest picture. The DVR adjusts the output resolution to match the monitor automatically at system startup.
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16 Channel DVR System Offers Motion, Continuous, Scheduled Recording
Camius 16 channel DVR camera systems shipped with pre-installed HDD storage and starts recording immediately after setup. Record continuously around the clock in Normal mode, or set a schedule and select motion recording.
Security Camera DVR System with Optimized Recording
The Camius 16 Channel DVR uses H.265 compression for clear video while saving hard drive space, recording more footage without extra storage and needing less internet bandwidth when viewing remotely, for longer recordings and smoother video. Audio support covers both analog and IP cameras, a reliable choice for home or business security.
Record 4K Video with This DVR System
Features You Get with This DVR System
- You can record to your cloud service (Dropbox or Google Drive).
- Users can use the smart search feature to look for specific footage using date, time, and other criteria.
- You are widely used not just for home monitoring but as a camera system for business, thanks to the User Management feature. The security system administrator can give multiple users different authority levels, allowing and blocking access to certain features.
- You can view your system live in 4K resolution on a 4K video monitor connected to the DVR. But the system will also work with lower-resolution monitors.
Smart Motion Detection activated with Camius Analog and IP cameras
Smart Motion, Intelligent Sound and Video Tampering, AI Detection
AI detection includes Human & Vehicle, Perimeter Intrusion, Line Crossing,
When you add Camius spotlight PoE IP security cameras to the DVR over the network, you even control deterrent settings such as warning lights & siren.
Remote Apps of 4K Analog Security Camera DVR 16 Channel System
Desktop Video Management Software
Camius security systems go beyond the HDMI monitor and smartphone app. The free DVR software turns any desktop, laptop, PC, or Mac into a 24/7 surveillance station. Users monitor live video and audio streams, review playback, and manage cameras with access to device settings. This software suits multiple installations, combining cameras connected to a Camius DVR and individual Camius cameras on one screen.
Web Browser Compatible DVR
You can access, view and modify your 16 channels DVR camera system settings using a web browser.Â
DVR Surveillance Cameras with Smartphone App
Camius View app offers complete access to your expandable from 8 to 24 camera system from any location. The mobile app is available on the iOS and Android app stores and is ready to link to your security cameras.Â
BNC Camera System Includes
- Trivault4K2168R 16 Channel DVR with a hard drive (model: Trivault4K2168R)
- 8 x FB4KPRO 4K Ultra HD Analog BNC Security Camera (Coax Retrofit)
- 1 x DVR power adaptor, HDMI cable, Network Cable, Audio Cable, USB mouse, Quick setup guide, set of screws for the security digital video recorder’s chassis, and internal hard drive installation
Note: This offer does not include camera cables, power supplies, or power splitters (available to purchase at Camius.com)
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Technical Specifications of Camius 16 Channel DVR Camera Systems
Specs of Camius 16 channel DVR with hard drive storage
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
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications above give a full overview of the TRIVAULT4K2168R, built for high-resolution, smart video surveillance.
4K Analog System Cameras Features
- Model: FB4KPRO
- Imaging Device | 1/2.7″ Progressive CMOS
- Total Pixels | 3872 (H) × 2180 (V)
- Effective Pixels | 3840 (H) × 2160 (V)
- Scanning System | Progressive scanning
- Minimum Illumination | Color 0.06 lux @ F1.0 (AGC ON); B/W 0 lux @ IR ON
- Video Output | BNC
- Resolution | 8MP 3840 (H) × 2160 (V)
- Max. Frame Rate | TVI/AHD/CVI: 8MP@15fps; TVI/CVI: 8MP@12.5fps; CVBS: 960H
- Focal Length | 2.8mm
- Max. Aperture Ratio | F1.0
- Field of View | Horizontal: 109.7°, Vertical: 57.6°, Diagonal: 131.0°
- Min. Object Distance | 7 feet / 2 meters
- Lens Type | Fixed Lens
- Audio | Audio over coaxial
- Audio Range | 23 feet / 7 meters
- Warm Light Viewable Length | 66 feet / 20 meters
- IR Distance | 100ft / 30 meters
- On-Screen Display | English
- Day & Night Modes | Color / Ext / B/W
- Backlight Compensation | Off / User BLC
- Wide Dynamic Range | Not Available
- Digital Noise Reduction | 2D DNR
- Gain Control | Auto
- White Balance | ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance)
- Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto
- Reverse Image | Mirror
- Remote Control Interface | ACP (AHD Coax Protocol)
- Video Transmission Distance | Up to 984 feet / 300 meters (using 5C 2V coaxial cable)
- Operating Temperature/Humidity | -22°F to 131°F / -30°C to 55°C / 90% Humidity
- Ingress Protection Rating | IP66
- Input Voltage/Current | 12V DC
- Power Consumption | IR OFF ≤ 0.8W; IR ON ≤ 4W
- Material | Metal
- Dimensions (WxHxD) | 74.1 × 151.3mm
- Weight | 13 oz / 348g
FAQs About 16 Channel DVR Camera System
What is a 16 channel camera system?
A 16 channel camera system supports up to 16 surveillance cameras connected to a single DVR, making it ideal for full property coverage in homes, offices, warehouses, and retail spaces. With Camius 16 channel DVR systems, you can connect 16 analog BNC cameras over coaxial cable and add up to 8 additional IP cameras over the network, giving you the flexibility of a hybrid surveillance solution.
How many cameras can be connected to a 16 channel DVR?
Traditionally, a 16 channel DVR connects and records up to 16 cameras at the same time. A Camius 16 channel DVR connects 16 analog BNC cameras plus up to 8 additional IP cameras over the network, for a total of up to 24 cameras in one system.
What is DVR in a security camera system?
A DVR, or Digital Video Recorder, is a device that records and stores video footage from analog or coaxial security cameras onto a local hard drive. In a surveillance system, a DVR captures, processes, and archives real-time video, making it easy to monitor, playback, and protect recorded evidence.
Camius DVR recorders not only perform the mentioned functions but also use AI power to detect events better with fewer false alarms, complete privacy, high bandwidth, and remote viewing from any device.
What is an analog camera system?
An analog camera system transmits video over coaxial cables to a DVR for recording and storage. Camius analog DVR systems deliver 1080p, 2K, and ultra HD 4K video quality, AI detection, audio capabilities, deterrence, super wide angle cameras, and full color night vision over coaxial wiring, a trusted choice for residential and commercial security without relying on internet access.
Are analog security cameras still being made?
Yes, analog security cameras are still widely made and remain a popular choice, especially for properties with existing coaxial wiring. They offer a reliable, cost-effective solution for both homes and businesses. Camius analog cameras deliver 1080p HD and ultra HD 4K video quality over coaxial cables, suited for simple, affordable, high-quality surveillance. Installation is straightforward, swap out the old cameras and DVR to get set up. Camius analog security cameras save homeowners and business owners on rewiring costs, while adding the benefit of hybrid DVR technology. Camius systems expand up to 24 cameras by adding IP network cameras as needs grow. Camius hybrid DVR systems combine analog and IP cameras, with the flexibility to expand over time.
Which is better: IP camera or analog?
The answer depends on specific needs. IP cameras generally offer more features and higher resolution than analog cameras. Analog cameras still have their place, especially in simple installations or when upgrading existing systems without new infrastructure. Camius provides both IP and analog camera solutions, and the hybrid DVR systems combine both types of cameras for future-proof flexibility.
At Camius, we provide both IP and analog camera solutions, and our hybrid DVR systems allow you to combine both types of cameras, offering future-proof flexibility to grow with your security needs.
Choose IP cameras with an existing network infrastructure, or for a brand-new setup with no security camera system in place. Camius PoE IP camera systems cover this option. Choose analog cameras for an affordable, easy-to-install solution, or when upgrading an existing coaxial camera system without new cabling. Camius Analog camera Systems cover this option. Camius hybrid DVR systems combine analog and IP cameras, with the advantages of both, the ability to expand as security needs grow, and an easy upgrade path as technology evolves.
What is a DVR CCTV system?
A DVR CCTV system, Digital Video Recorder Closed-Circuit Television system, records video from analog security cameras, converts the footage to a digital format, and stores the footage on a local hard drive. Security DVRs connect to cameras using coaxial BNC cables, a preferred solution for properties with existing analog infrastructure or for a reliable wired security system without running new wires, which costs home and business owners thousands of dollars. The Camius 16 Channel DVR CCTV System is a high-capacity surveillance system supporting up to 16 analog cameras in resolutions up to 8 megapixels (4K: 3840 x 2160). The system works with multiple camera formats, including TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS, and IP, and includes real-time recording and playback, H.265+ video compression for extended storage efficiency, 4K HDMI and VGA output for local display, CVBS video output for a Spot monitor, remote viewing through the Camius View app, desktop software, or browser, and smart motion detection with recognition between pedestrians and vehicles, smart and AI alerts, and event-based recording. The Camius DVR camera recorder offers a practical, cost-effective way to deploy a scalable surveillance system while maintaining ultra-high definition video quality, audio recording, ease of access, and dependable performance. This system suits residential and commercial installations requiring consistent monitoring across multiple camera zones.
