Camius’ latest 4K digital video recorder for business and home security has improved IP camera recording bandwidth and includes AI detection functions. This 4K 8 Channel DVR, like all other Camius hybrid surveillance recorders, is designed to work with CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI cameras over existing coaxial cables and power sources. In addition, it works with HD IP cameras too.
Camius Security DVR accepts up to 8 (eight) analog and 4 IP security cameras. You can view and record up to 12 HD high-definition security cameras. The security 8-channel DVR supports not only H.264 but the latest H.265 video and audio compression.
The Best Hybrid Security DVR Recorder
- Camius security DVR recorder offers users an advanced menu with AI features and 4K analog cameras recording at 10 frames.
- The hybrid digital video recorder accepts 8 Analog Video Channels (BNC) + 4 Channel IP (over the network)
- Analog channels to be converted into IP. You can add up to 12 HD IP cameras to the security DVR recorder if all 8 analog channels are not in use (disabled)
- The DVR’s IP camera recording bandwidth can be increased from 32Mbps to 96Mbps by disabling a single analog channel, increasing bandwidth by 8Mbps.
- Works in various modes as a security DVR or hybrid XVR (allowing to add of not only analog but IP channels to the recorder as a network video recorder)
Cameras compatible with Camius 8 Channel DVR
4K DVR works with analog CVBS, AHD, CVI, and TVI cameras up to 8-Megapixels resolution (click here for the analog security cameras).
Camius 2K ad 4K IP cameras installed with this digital video recorder deliver all advanced features such as smart motion intelligent sound, PIR detection with deterrence, and AI functions. Other manufacturers’ cameras’ functions may be limited to basic features.
4K DVR for Security cameras with Expandable Storage & the Latest Audio Video Compression
Camius Business and Home Security DVR fit one internal SATA 3.5″ and even 2.5″ SSD Hard drive up to 10TB. You will see not only the condition of your hard drive but how many hours of recording you have and how much of it has been used.
The S.M.A.R.T. feature evaluates your DVR recorder’s hard drive disk, displaying any errors. You can also add network-attached storage (NAS) using the ‘NetHDD’ feature.
8 Channel DVR with a 4K HDMI Video Output
Camius 4K 8 Channel DVR comes with 3 video outputs to add a monitor/TV for live view
- 1 x HDMI output which supports 4K video 3840×2160
- 1 x VGA output that supports 1080P video (1920×1080)
- 1 x CVBS (or BNC) for Spot-out monitor to call out certain camera
While in ‘Wizard Setup’ mode, choose an output resolution that matches your monitor. The DVR should adjust the output resolution automatically to match the best resolution of your monitor at the system startup.
Please note that some legacy monitors could fail to communicate their acceptable resolution. In this case, please plug the DVR into a newer monitor and change the resolution manually to the lowest setting, then save and plug the older monitor back to see if it’s supported.
After completing the Start Wizard, you can adjust the Display Output Resolution further using the following Menu Path: Setup – System – General – Output Configuration.
Select the output resolution suitable for your TV/Monitor. 1080P(1920 x 1080) will suit most monitors. If your DVR supports 4K output resolution, you can select either 2K (2560 x 1440) or 4K (3840 x 2160) to take advantage of the higher resolution that your 4K TV provides.
You can also adjust the size & position of the display screen to match your monitor/TV by using the ‘Scale and Offset’ feature; click the tab ‘Setup’, which allows you to:
Scale is to adjust the size of the displayed screen by scale.
X Offset is to move the displayed screen to the left or right.
Y Offset is to move the displayed screen up or down.
Click once or long-press the left button of your mouse on the arrow to adjust the size and position, or you can scroll the supplied USB mouse’s wheel to adjust. Click the right button of your mouse to exit, and click Apply to save your modifications.
Smart Motion Detection
You can enable Smart Motion Detection to trigger recording video based on sensitivity to movement. Moreover, Camius DVRs allow you to select the target between motion, vehicle, pedestrian, or vehicle & pedestrian. You can set up a motion detection area and select your recording schedule for Camius analog and IP cameras.
Intelligent Detection
Camius business and home security DVR offers Intelligent Detection using innovative analysis. It goes beyond video motion detection, allowing the user to create zones to detect movement patterns, location, etc. Intelligent Detection will trigger push notifications in addition to video recording in a particular color and tag. Camius 4K analog cameras (FB4KAOC) offer Sound Detection, Video Tampering detection in Intelligent mode.
With Camius smart IP cameras, you can enable Stationary Object Detection (SOD)in intelligent mode
For AI detection, add Camius analog and IP cameras to the Digital Video Recorder. You can select Human & Vehicle, Perimeter Intrusion, or Line Crossing Detection with alarms and customized schedules.
Camius IP cameras (BOLTX536R, IRIS528R, SPOT828A-R) offer Cross Counting as well
Ports
The DVR recorder has 8 (eight) wired audio inputs and 1 Output (RCA). Also, the recorder comes with 8 wired alarm inputs and one output in addition to the RS485 port.
Network
The DVR recorder supports multiple network protocols, including DHCP, PPPoE, UPNP, RTSP, etc. You can use a built-in P2P code to access the DVR remotely to enable on-demand. You can also use DDNS port forwarding the remote monitoring purpose.
Email Notifications
You can set up email notifications and customize your schedule. Click here for a detailed guide on how to configure email settings on your Camius DVR.
User Management
A Camius surveillance DVR allows the owner to set up multiple users and specify their permissions and settings. This way, security is enhanced since each user cannot access what the DVR offers. You could, for example, give certain users access to everything while limiting others only to live view, video playback, and PTZ control.
Software and Apps
Monitor your system remotely from anywhere globally using a built-in P2P (peer-to-peer) service or static IP / DDNS with port forwarding. View and control your Camius system with free video management software designed for PC and Mac users and the Camius View phone app for iOS and Android devices
On how to add the 4K DVR to your smartphone app, click here
Camius DVR recorder’s specifications:
- Click here for the specifications of 8 Chanel business/home security DVRs.
General
- Included power supply 12VDC / 2A (we recommend using Camius DVR’s original power supply for full functionality and safety)
- Dimensions 12 x 9 x 2” / 300 x 227 x 53mm
- Net Weight: 2.5lb (with hard drive) / Gross weight: 4.3lb (with packaging)
- Order model # Camius Trivault4K184R2 4TB HDD
- Sold without cameras
