Dahua DH-XVR1B04-I 4CH WizSense Penta-brid Digital Video Recorder

The Dahua DH-XVR1B04-I is a 4-channel XVR digital video recorder designed for customers who need a reliable and flexible CCTV recording solution without committing to only one camera technology.

Using Dahua's Penta-brid platform, the recorder can work with HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP video, making it a practical choice for residential properties, shops, offices and small commercial surveillance systems.

Its WizSense intelligent features add human and vehicle detection capabilities, while AI Coding helps optimize video storage and bandwidth.

Key Features

• 4-channel analog video inputs

• Penta-brid technology

• HDCVI support

• AHD support

• TVI support

• CVBS support

• IP camera support

• Up to 5 IP camera inputs

• IP cameras up to 2MP

• Up to 20 Mbps incoming bandwidth

• 4-channel SMD Plus

• Human and vehicle detection

• 4-channel AI Coding

• Smart H.265+

• H.265

• Smart H.264+

• H.264

• Dual-stream recording

• HDMI output

• VGA output

• 1 SATA interface

• HDD support up to 6TB

• 2 × USB 2.0

• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

• iOS and Android mobile access

• ONVIF Profile T/S/G

• Two-way talk

• Desktop installation

4-Channel CCTV Recording

The DH-XVR1B04-I provides four BNC camera inputs with automatic support for HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS.

This makes the recorder particularly useful for smaller CCTV installations where four cameras provide sufficient coverage.

It can also be used when upgrading an older analog CCTV system because the installer does not have to replace the recorder simply because the camera technology changes.

Penta-brid Technology

One of the most useful features of this Dahua XVR is its multi-format compatibility.

The recorder supports:

HDCVI + AHD + TVI + CVBS + IP

This allows different types of cameras to be used within a compatible CCTV system and gives installers greater flexibility during system upgrades.

Up to 5 IP Cameras

In addition to the four analog channels, the recorder supports up to 5 IP camera channels, with IP cameras supported up to 2MP.

The standard configuration provides one IP channel, while additional IP channels can be enabled by converting analog channels to IP channels.

The recorder provides up to 20 Mbps incoming, recording and outgoing bandwidth.

Important: when IP extension is enabled, Dahua specifies that the recorder's SMD function is disabled.

WizSense & SMD Plus

The DH-XVR1B04-I features Dahua WizSense technology.

Its recorder-based SMD Plus supports 4 channels and uses secondary filtering for human and vehicle targets. This helps reduce false alarms caused by non-target movement such as leaves, rain and lighting changes.

For a small CCTV system, this provides a more intelligent monitoring experience than basic motion detection.

AI Coding

The recorder supports 4-channel AI Coding.

AI Coding is designed to help save storage space and network bandwidth while maintaining important target details in recorded video.

This is particularly useful for customers who want to keep surveillance footage for longer periods without unnecessarily increasing storage requirements.

Smart Video Compression

The XVR supports:

• AI Coding

• Smart H.265+

• H.265

• Smart H.264+

• H.264

The available compression technologies help optimize recording storage and network transmission.

Recording & Playback

The DH-XVR1B04-I supports multiple recording modes, including:

• General recording

• Motion detection

• Alarm recording

Playback includes:

• Instant playback

• General playback

• Event playback

• Tag playback

• Smart playback

Recordings can be backed up through USB devices or over the network.

HDD Storage Up to 6TB

The recorder provides one SATA interface and supports a hard drive of up to 6TB, subject to the manufacturer's specified operating conditions.

HDD is not included unless your specific product package states otherwise.

HDMI & VGA Output

The XVR includes:

1 × HDMI + 1 × VGA

Both provide local display connectivity, with HDMI supporting resolutions up to 1920 × 1080.

This makes it easy to connect the recorder to a monitor or TV for local CCTV viewing.

Remote Mobile Monitoring

The DH-XVR1B04-I includes a 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet port and supports remote access from iOS and Android devices.

It also supports P2P and multiple network protocols, allowing compatible systems to be monitored remotely after the network and recorder have been configured correctly.

ONVIF Compatibility

The recorder supports ONVIF Profile T, S and G, helping integrate compatible IP cameras and other surveillance equipment.

Audio & Two-Way Talk

The XVR provides:

• 1-channel RCA audio input

• 4-channel BNC coaxial audio

• 1-channel RCA audio output

• Two-way talk

This allows compatible systems to combine video surveillance with audio functionality.

Ideal Applications

The Dahua DH-XVR1B04-I is ideal for:

• Homes

• Villas

• Apartments

• Shops

• Small retail stores

• Offices

• Restaurants

• Small warehouses

• Clinics

• Small businesses

• Residential buildings

• Small commercial CCTV systems

• Upgrading older coaxial CCTV systems

Why Choose Dahua DH-XVR1B04-I?

For customers who need a 4-channel Dahua DVR/XVR, this model offers a strong combination of flexibility and intelligent surveillance.

Its main advantages are:

4CH + Penta-brid + WizSense + 4CH SMD Plus + 4CH AI Coding + IP camera support + HDMI/VGA + 6TB storage

The ability to combine HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras makes it especially useful for CCTV upgrades and smaller mixed-camera installations.