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Dahua Technology 4-Channel 2MP HD-CVI DVR

User Manual for Dahua Technology 4-Channel 2MP HD-CVI DVR with 2TB HDD and 4 2MP Night Vision Dome Cameras

• Product category: Surveillance Systems Dahua Technology
• Brand: Dahua Technology
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Product description

System

• Long-distance transmission over RG-59, RG-6, or Cat 6 UTP coax cabling (Cat 6 requires separately available balun)

• Recording options and schedules can be set for each individual camera or copied to all cameras

• Multi-format support

• Intelligent video analytics including Tripwire violation detection, intrusion detection, abandoned object detection, missing object detection, face detection, and motion detection

DVR

• Embedded processor

• VGA and HDMI outputs at up to 1920 x 1080 resolution

• Self-adaptive HD-CVI/AHD/HD-TVI/CVBS signal input

• 4 analog + 2 IP camera channels

• Up to 15 fps at 1080p record rate

• Up to 24 Mb/s incoming bandwidth

• Smart H.265+ and H.264 dual codec

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports

Camera

• 1/2.7" 2MP progressive-scan CMOS Sensor

• Up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30 fps

• 2.8mm fixed lens

• IR LEDs for low-light performance up to 98'

• Smart IR for uniform brightness in B&W images under low illumination; LED intensity adjusts in proportion to object distance, preventing overexposure as objects move closer to camera

• HD-CVI, CVBS, AHD, or HD-TVI format selectable via OSD menu or output cable switch

• Built-in heater for use in cold environments

• Broad operating temperature range, -40 to 140°F

• IP67 rated for outdoor use

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Technical parameters

Dahua Technology C542E42 Specs

Main Processor	Embedded Processor
Operating System	Embedded Linux
Analog Camera Inputs	4 x BNC
HD-CVI	5 MP, 4 MP, 1080p at 30 fps 720p at 60 fps
AHD	5 MP, 4 MP, 1080p at 30 fps 720p at 30 fps
HD-TVI	5 MP, 4 MP, 1080p at 30 fps 720p at 30 fps
CVBS	NTSC
IP Camera Input	4 + 2 Channels, Each Channel up to 6 MP
Audio	Input: 1 x RCA Output: 1 x RCA
Two-Way Talk	Reuse Audio In/Out, RCA
Video Compression	Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264
Recording Resolution	5 M-N, 4 M-N, 1080p, 1080N, 720p, 960H, D1, CIF
Recording Rate	Main Stream Channel 1: 5 M-N at 10 fps Channels 2 to 4: 4 M-N or 1080p at 15 fps; 1080N, 720p, 960H, D1, or CIF at 30 fps Sub Stream D1 or CIF at 15 fps
Maximum Incoming Bandwidth	24 Mb/s
Bit Rate	32 to 6144 kb/s per Channel
Recording Modes	Manual, Schedule (Regular, Continuous), MD (Video Detection: Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering), Alarm, Stop
Recording Intervals	1 to 60 Minutes (Default 60 Minutes) Pre-Record: 1 to 30 Seconds Post-Record: 10 to 300 Seconds
Audio Compression	AAC (First Channel Only), G.711A, G.711U, PCM
Audio Sample Rate	8 kHz, 16 Bits per Channel
Audio Bit Rate	64 kb/s per Channel
Display Interface	1 x HDMI (1920 x 1080) 1 x VGA (1920 x 1080)
Native Output Resolution	1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720
Maximum Decoding	1 Channel of 6 MP at 30 fps 4 Channels of 1080p at 7 fps 4 Channels of 720p at 15 fps 4 Channels of 960H at 30 fps
Multi-Screen Display	IP Extension Mode Disabled: 1/4 IP Extension Mode Enabled: 1/4/6
On-Screen Display	Camera Title, Time, Video Loss, Camera Lock, Motion Detection, Recording
Network Interface	1 x RJ45 Port, 1000 Mb/s
Network Function	HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPoE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server, P2P, IP Search (Supports Dahua IP Cameras, DVRs, NVRs)
Max. User Access	128 Users
Compatible Mobile Operating Systems	iOS and Android
Interoperability	ONVIF 16.12, CGI Conformant
Trigger Events	Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer, and Screen Tips
Video Detection	Motion Detection, Video Loss, Tampering, and Diagnosis Motion Detection Zones: 396 (22 Rating 60% users recommend this product to others. And what about you? This product has already been rated by 29 owners. Add your rating and experience with the product. Discussion Ask our technicians if you have a problem with your settings, or if anything is unclear in the user manual you have downloaded. You can make use of our moderated discussion. The discussion is public and helps other users of our website who may be encountering similar problems. The discussion is empty - enter the first post Post a new topic / query / comment: Items marked with * are required. Your name *: E-mail : Subject *: Message *: Your email address will not be displayed. Do not forget to fill it in if you want to receive a reply to your enquiry/contribution. Processing of personal data in accordance with GDPR