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Technical Specifications

Hikvision DS-7200HQHI-K1 Series Turbo HD DVR

The Hikvision DS-7200HQHI-K1 Series is a versatile Turbo HD DVR family designed for CCTV systems that need support for multiple camera technologies without requiring a complete system replacement. Available in 4, 8, and 16-channel versions, the series supports HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP camera inputs, making it well suited for hybrid surveillance installations.

H.265 Pro+ compression helps improve encoding efficiency and reduce storage requirements, while support for coaxial audio lets compatible cameras transmit video and audio through the same coaxial connection. Depending on the model and operating mode, the DVR can support up to 6, 12, or 24 IP camera channels with resolutions up to 6 MP.

Smart playback search, line crossing and intrusion detection, Hik-Connect remote access, long-distance HDTVI transmission, and support for hard drives up to 10 TB give the series the flexibility needed for both new installations and upgrades to existing coax-based security systems.

Key Features

  • H.265 Pro+, H.265 Pro, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video compression support.
  • Supports HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP video inputs.
  • Audio transmission through compatible coaxial camera connections.
  • Available in 4, 8, and 16-channel analog configurations.
  • Up to 6, 12, or 24 IP camera channels depending on DVR model and operating mode.
  • Supports IP cameras with resolutions up to 6 MP.
  • Full-channel recording at up to 4 MP Lite resolution.
  • H.265 Pro+ improves encoding efficiency and can reduce storage requirements.
  • Maximum HDTVI transmission distance of 800 m at 1080p.
  • Maximum HDTVI transmission distance of 1200 m at 720p.
  • Supports hard drives with capacities up to 10 TB.
  • Smart search for more efficient recorded-video playback.
  • Supports third-party cloud storage.
  • Multiple VCA events supported for analog and compatible smart IP cameras.
  • Line crossing and intrusion detection support.
  • Enhanced VCA mode supports up to 4 perimeter-protection channels.
  • DS-7216HQHI-K1 supports 1-channel sudden scene change detection.
  • Hik-Connect and DDNS support for network management and remote connectivity.
  • Dual-stream video support.
  • HDMI and VGA monitor outputs.
  • Two-way audio support.
  • ONVIF network protocol support.
  • RS-485 serial interface.

Available Models

4-Channel Model
DS-7204HQHI-K1
8-Channel Model
DS-7208HQHI-K1
16-Channel Model
DS-7216HQHI-K1

Perimeter Protection

Line Crossing / Intrusion Detection
2 channels; up to 4 channels when Enhanced VCA mode is enabled
Sudden Scene Change Detection
1 channel on DS-7216HQHI-K1

Recording & Compression

Video Compression
H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
Encoding Resolution — 1080p Lite Disabled
4 MP Lite / 3 MP / 1080p / 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF
Encoding Resolution — 1080p Lite Enabled
4 MP Lite / 3 MP / 1080p Lite / 720p Lite / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF
4 MP Main Stream
4 MP Lite @ 15 fps; 1080p Lite / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF @ 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
3 MP Main Stream
3 MP / 1080p / 720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 15 fps
1080p Main Stream
1080p / 720p @ 15 fps; VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
720p Main Stream
720p / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
1080p Lite Mode Frame Rate
4 MP Lite / 3 MP @ 15 fps; 1080p Lite / 720p Lite / VGA / WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
Sub-Stream
WD1 / 4CIF @ 12 fps; CIF @ 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
Video Bit Rate
32 Kbps to 6 Mbps
Dual Stream
Supported
Stream Type
Video / Video & Audio
Audio Compression
G.711u
Audio Bit Rate
64 Kbps

Analog & IP Camera Inputs

DS-7204HQHI-K1 Analog Inputs
4 channels
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Analog Inputs
8 channels
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Analog Inputs
16 channels
Analog Connector
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω; supports coaxitron connection
DS-7204HQHI-K1 IP Camera Input
1 IP channel, up to 5 total channels; Enhanced IP mode: 2 IP channels, up to 6 total channels, each up to 4 Mbps
DS-7208HQHI-K1 IP Camera Input
2 IP channels, up to 10 total channels; Enhanced IP mode: 4 IP channels, up to 12 total channels, each up to 4 Mbps
DS-7216HQHI-K1 IP Camera Input
2 IP channels, up to 18 total channels; Enhanced IP mode: 8 IP channels, up to 24 total channels, each up to 4 Mbps
Maximum IP Camera Resolution
Up to 6 MP
Supported IP Camera Compression
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264

Supported Analog Video Formats

HDTVI Input
4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p30, 1080p25, 720p60, 720p50, 720p30, 720p25
3 MP HDTVI Channel Limitation
DS-7204HQHI-K1: Channel 1 only; DS-7208HQHI-K1: Channels 1–2; DS-7216HQHI-K1: Channels 1–4
AHD Input
4 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
HDCVI Input
4 MP, 1080p25, 1080p30, 720p25, 720p30
CVBS Input
PAL / NTSC
HDTVI Transmission Distance
Up to 800 m at 1080p and up to 1200 m at 720p

Video Outputs

CVBS Output
1 × BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω; PAL 704 × 576 / NTSC 704 × 480
VGA Output
1 channel; 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
DS-7204HQHI-K1 / DS-7208HQHI-K1 HDMI Output
1 channel; 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz
DS-7216HQHI-K1 HDMI Output
1 channel; 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 × 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz, 1024 × 768/60 Hz

Audio

RCA Audio Input
1 channel, RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ
DS-7204HQHI-K1 Coaxial Audio
4 channels via coaxial cable
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Coaxial Audio
8 channels via coaxial cable
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Coaxial Audio
16 channels via coaxial cable
Audio Output
1 channel, RCA, Linear, 1 KΩ
Two-Way Audio
1 channel, RCA, 2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ, using the first audio input

Playback

DS-7204HQHI-K1 Synchronous Playback
4 channels
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Synchronous Playback
8 channels
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Synchronous Playback
16 channels
Smart Search
Supported
Third-Party Cloud Storage
Supported

Network

DS-7204HQHI-K1 Total Bandwidth
72 Mbps
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Total Bandwidth
96 Mbps
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Total Bandwidth
128 Mbps
Enhanced IP Mode Incoming Bandwidth
DS-7204HQHI-K1: 24 Mbps; DS-7208HQHI-K1: 48 Mbps; DS-7216HQHI-K1: 96 Mbps
Remote Connections
DS-7204HQHI-K1: 32; DS-7208HQHI-K1: 64; DS-7216HQHI-K1: 128
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS, ONVIF
DS-7204HQHI-K1 / DS-7208HQHI-K1 Network Interface
1 × RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Network Interface
1 × RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet

Storage & Auxiliary Interfaces

SATA Interface
1 SATA interface
Maximum HDD Capacity
Up to 10 TB per disk
Serial Interface
RS-485, half-duplex
DS-7204HQHI-K1 / DS-7208HQHI-K1 USB
2 × USB 2.0
DS-7216HQHI-K1 USB
Front: 1 × USB 2.0; Rear: 1 × USB 3.0
Alarm Input / Output
N/A

Physical Interfaces

1
Video and Coaxial Audio In
2
AUDIO IN, RCA Connector
3
AUDIO OUT, RCA Connector
4
VGA Interface
5
HDMI Interface
6
USB Interface
7
LAN Network Interface
8
RS-485 Serial Interface
9
Power Input
10
Power Switch
11
GND
12
VIDEO OUT

General

DS-7204HQHI-K1 Power Supply
12 VDC, 1.5 A
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Power Supply
12 VDC, 1.5 A
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Power Supply
12 VDC, 3.33 A
Power Consumption Without HDD
DS-7204HQHI-K1: ≤ 6 W; DS-7208HQHI-K1: ≤ 7.5 W; DS-7216HQHI-K1: ≤ 25 W
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
Operating Humidity
10% to 90%
Dimensions (W × D × H)
315 × 242 × 45 mm (12.4 × 9.5 × 1.8 in)
DS-7204HQHI-K1 Weight Without HDD
≤ 1.16 kg (2.6 lb)
DS-7208HQHI-K1 Weight Without HDD
≤ 1.78 kg (3.9 lb)
DS-7216HQHI-K1 Weight Without HDD
≤ 2 kg (4.4 lb)

Accessories

Accessories Listed in Datasheet
No separate accessories or package-content accessories are specified in the provided datasheet.

Important Operating Notes

Enhanced VCA Mode
Enabling Enhanced VCA mode maximizes the number of channels available for perimeter protection, including line crossing and intrusion detection, but disables 2K/4K HDMI output resolution and 4 MP signal input.
Enhanced IP Mode
Enhanced IP mode may conflict with smart events such as perimeter protection or other functions. Hikvision directs users to the product manual for additional details.

Ideal Applications & Common Uses

Based on the connectivity and recording functions specified in the datasheet, this DVR series is particularly suited to:

  • Upgrading existing coax CCTV systems: Continue using compatible coax cabling while moving to higher-resolution HDTVI, AHD, or HDCVI cameras.
  • Hybrid analog and IP surveillance: Combine supported analog cameras with IP cameras on one recorder.
  • Systems requiring audio over coax: Use compatible cameras to transmit audio and video through the coaxial connection.
  • Long-distance coax installations: HDTVI signals can reach up to 800 meters at 1080p or 1200 meters at 720p.
  • Perimeter monitoring: Line crossing and intrusion detection can help identify activity within configured surveillance areas.
  • Remote surveillance: Hik-Connect, DDNS, and supported network protocols allow the recorder to be incorporated into remotely accessible security systems.
  • Multi-camera recording systems: Choose between 4, 8, and 16-channel analog models with additional IP camera capacity when required.
  • Systems requiring extended local recording: A single SATA hard drive with capacity up to 10 TB is supported.
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