Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 4-Channel Penta-brid 5MP WizSense AI XVR Recorder

Description

WizSense AI · Penta-brid · 4-Channel

The Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 is a 4-channel Penta-brid HDCVI recorder that handles five video signals on one box — HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS analog, plus IP. Drop it in to replace an old DVR using the existing coax runs, or expand it later by converting analog channels to IP for up to 6 IP cameras at 6 MP. It records at up to 5 MP HDCVI per channel, supports Smart H.265+ for roughly half the storage of H.264, and ships with Dahua's WizSense AI chip for deep-learning human and vehicle filtering.

Designed for small retail, workshops, residences and offices, the XVR5104HS-I3-S3 fits a compact 1U desktop chassis with one SATA bay (up to 16 TB), HDMI + VGA simultaneous outputs, and free remote viewing through the DMSS mobile app. Backed by a 3-year warranty and Australian tech support from CCTV Guru.

Penta-brid — five signal types, one recorder

Signal Types
HDCVI · AHD · TVI · CVBS · IP
Channel Capacity
4 Analog BNC + up to 6 IP

4 analog BNC inputs

Auto-detect HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS signals on every channel. Plug in any mix — the XVR figures out the format for you.

+ up to 6 IP cameras

Two IP channels by default, plus four more when analog channels are converted to IP. Mix and match analog and IP up to six cameras total.

5 MP HDCVI recording

Full 5 MP @ 25 fps on HDCVI, 4 MP @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 30 fps — far sharper than legacy 720p / 960H DVRs using the same coax cable.

Coaxial audio on all 4 channels

Carries audio over the same BNC coax — no extra audio cable, no extra RCA runs. Rare at this price point.

WizSense AI — deep-learning detection, fewer false alarms

Dedicated AI Chip
Independent deep-learning processor
Targeted Alerts
Filters out leaves, rain, shadows & lighting

SMD Plus on all 4 channels

Smart Motion Detection Plus runs a second AI pass on every motion event, classifying targets as person or vehicle and discarding false alarms from weather and lighting.

Perimeter Protection

Up to 4 channels of tripwire and intrusion analytics (10 IVS rules per channel) with human/vehicle secondary recognition to suppress nuisance triggers.

Face Detection & Recognition

One channel of face detection (up to 8 face snapshots/sec) and one channel of face recognition with up to 10 face databases and 10,000 stored images.

QuickPick 2.0 search

Find similar targets across recorded footage in seconds — paste a person or vehicle still and QuickPick scans the timeline for matches.

AI Video Quality analytics

Continuously checks all 4 channels for brightness, colour cast, defocus, overexposure and contrast issues — alerts you the moment a camera drifts out of spec.

AI Coding (Smart H.265+)

Smart H.265+ encoding cuts storage and bandwidth by up to 50% versus H.264 by lowering the bitrate on static background pixels and keeping detail on moving targets.

See WizSense in action

Dahua AI XVR — Full Channel SMD Plus demo
WizSense 101 — Dahua's deep-learning AI explained

Built for installers, simple for end-users

1 SATA bay · up to 16 TB

Drop in one surveillance-grade HDD (WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk recommended) for weeks of continuous 5 MP recording.

HDMI + VGA simultaneous

Drive a wall-mounted spot monitor on HDMI while the on-site PC stays on VGA — both run independently at up to 1080p.

Two-way audio

1× RCA audio in (shared with Ch. 1) and 1× RCA audio out, plus 4-channel coaxial audio over the BNC inputs for talk-back at the gate or counter.

DMSS mobile app

Free iOS and Android viewing app — live view, playback, push notifications and P2P remote access without a static IP or port forwarding.

ONVIF 24.06 (T/S/G)

Integrates with third-party IP cameras and VMS platforms — Panasonic, Sony, Hanwha, Axis, Arecont and any ONVIF-compliant device.

Compact 1U desktop

260 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm, just 0.84 kg — sits neatly on a shelf, in a cabinet or under a desk. 12 VDC PSU included.

Full Specifications
Model DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3
Series WizSense · 5MP Value / 1080p · Penta-brid
Analog channels 4 × BNC — HDCVI / AHD / TVI / CVBS auto-detect
IP channels Up to 6 (2 by default + 4 from converted analog) · up to 6 MP each
Max HDCVI resolution 5 MP @ 25 fps · 4 MP @ 30 fps · 1080p @ 30 fps
Max TVI / AHD 5 MP @ 20 fps · 4 MP @ 30 fps · 1080p @ 30 fps
Bandwidth 32 Mbps incoming / 32 Mbps record / 32 Mbps outgoing
Video compression AI Coding · Smart H.265+ / H.265 · Smart H.264+ / H.264
Audio compression G.711a · G.711u · PCM
AI engine WizSense (independent AI chip, deep-learning)
SMD Plus 4 channels (human / vehicle classification)
Perimeter Protection General Mode: 4 ch · Advanced Mode: 2 ch · 10 IVS rules per channel
Face Detection 1 channel · up to 8 face images/sec
Face Recognition 1 channel · 10 face databases · 10,000 images total · 6 attributes
QuickPick 2.0 1 channel (similar-target search)
AI Video Quality Analytics 4 channels (brightness, focus, exposure, contrast, colour cast)
HDD bays 1 × SATA · up to 16 TB
Video output 1 × HDMI + 1 × VGA · simultaneous · max 1920 × 1080
Multi-screen display 1 / 4 (1 / 4 / 6 with IP extension)
Audio I/O 1 × RCA in (shared with Ch. 1) · 1 × RCA out · 4-ch coaxial audio over BNC
Two-way talk Yes · shares Ch. 1 audio input
USB 2 × USB 2.0 (1 front · 1 rear)
Network 1 × RJ-45 10 / 100 Mbps Ethernet
Protocols TCP/IP · IPv4 · IPv6 · HTTP / HTTPS · RTSP · UDP · NTP · DHCP · DNS · SMTP · UPnP · IP Filter · FTP · DDNS · SNMP · Alarm Server · P2P · ONVIF 24.06 (Profile T / S / G)
Third-party support Panasonic · Sony · Hanwha · Axis · Arecont · ONVIF
Record modes General · alarm · motion detection · intelligent · POS
Backup USB device · network
Mobile app DMSS (iOS / Android)
RS-485 1 port
Power supply 12 VDC · 1.5 A (adaptor included)
Power consumption < 5 W (without HDD)
Operating temperature −10 °C to +55 °C
Operating humidity 10% – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions 260.0 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm (Compact 1U)
Net weight 0.84 kg
Certifications CE-LVD · CE-EMC
Warranty 3 years (CCTV Guru Australia)

Downloads & documentation

Download official Dahua documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.

DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 Datasheet Dahua XVR Quick Start Guide Dahua XVR User Manual Compact & Mini HDD Installation Guide DMSS Mobile App (iOS / Android)

Frequently asked questions

Will this XVR work with my old analog CCTV cameras?
Yes. Penta-brid means every BNC input auto-detects HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS — so any analog camera using one of those four standards plugs straight in. You don't need to know which format your cameras use; the XVR figures it out.
Can I add IP cameras to it?
Yes — 2 IP channels are available by default, and up to 4 more analog channels can be converted to IP, for a maximum of 6 IP cameras at up to 6 MP each. Note: when IP extension is enabled, the WizSense AI functions are not available on those converted channels.
Does it power my cameras (PoE)?
No. The XVR5104HS-I3-S3 is a HDCVI recorder, not a PoE NVR — your analog and IP cameras each need their own 12 VDC power supply or PoE injector. For a PoE-powered solution, look at the Dahua WizSense NVR4108-P-AI/H series.
What hard drive should I use?
Use a surveillance-rated SATA HDD — Western Digital Purple or Seagate SkyHawk up to 16 TB. Standard desktop drives are not rated for 24/7 recording and will fail prematurely. CCTV Guru stocks compatible drives if you need one bundled.
Is the XVR5104HS-I3-S3 NDAA Section 889 compliant?
No. Dahua products are not currently NDAA Section 889 compliant. If NDAA compliance is required (federal or government installs), choose a Uniview, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch or IDIS recorder instead — CCTV Guru can recommend an equivalent.
How do I view it remotely on my phone?
Install the free DMSS app on iOS or Android, scan the QR code on the XVR's local menu, and you'll have live view, playback, push notifications and two-way audio without configuring port forwarding or a static IP.
Does it run hot enough to need a fan or rack?
No — under 5 W idle (without HDD) and a compact 1U desktop chassis. It runs cool on a shelf or in a cabinet. Operating range is −10 °C to +55 °C.
Is the 3-year warranty backed locally?
Yes — CCTV Guru honours a 3-year warranty in Australia, with local tech support and replacement stock held in Sydney. No overseas RMAs, no shipping back to the manufacturer.
3-Year Warranty
Australia-Wide Shipping
Australian Tech Support

Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 4-Channel Penta-brid 5MP WizSense AI XVR Recorder

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    Description

    WizSense AI · Penta-brid · 4-Channel

    The Dahua DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 is a 4-channel Penta-brid HDCVI recorder that handles five video signals on one box — HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS analog, plus IP. Drop it in to replace an old DVR using the existing coax runs, or expand it later by converting analog channels to IP for up to 6 IP cameras at 6 MP. It records at up to 5 MP HDCVI per channel, supports Smart H.265+ for roughly half the storage of H.264, and ships with Dahua's WizSense AI chip for deep-learning human and vehicle filtering.

    Designed for small retail, workshops, residences and offices, the XVR5104HS-I3-S3 fits a compact 1U desktop chassis with one SATA bay (up to 16 TB), HDMI + VGA simultaneous outputs, and free remote viewing through the DMSS mobile app. Backed by a 3-year warranty and Australian tech support from CCTV Guru.

    Penta-brid — five signal types, one recorder

    Signal Types
    HDCVI · AHD · TVI · CVBS · IP
    Channel Capacity
    4 Analog BNC + up to 6 IP

    4 analog BNC inputs

    Auto-detect HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS signals on every channel. Plug in any mix — the XVR figures out the format for you.

    + up to 6 IP cameras

    Two IP channels by default, plus four more when analog channels are converted to IP. Mix and match analog and IP up to six cameras total.

    5 MP HDCVI recording

    Full 5 MP @ 25 fps on HDCVI, 4 MP @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 30 fps — far sharper than legacy 720p / 960H DVRs using the same coax cable.

    Coaxial audio on all 4 channels

    Carries audio over the same BNC coax — no extra audio cable, no extra RCA runs. Rare at this price point.

    WizSense AI — deep-learning detection, fewer false alarms

    Dedicated AI Chip
    Independent deep-learning processor
    Targeted Alerts
    Filters out leaves, rain, shadows & lighting

    SMD Plus on all 4 channels

    Smart Motion Detection Plus runs a second AI pass on every motion event, classifying targets as person or vehicle and discarding false alarms from weather and lighting.

    Perimeter Protection

    Up to 4 channels of tripwire and intrusion analytics (10 IVS rules per channel) with human/vehicle secondary recognition to suppress nuisance triggers.

    Face Detection & Recognition

    One channel of face detection (up to 8 face snapshots/sec) and one channel of face recognition with up to 10 face databases and 10,000 stored images.

    QuickPick 2.0 search

    Find similar targets across recorded footage in seconds — paste a person or vehicle still and QuickPick scans the timeline for matches.

    AI Video Quality analytics

    Continuously checks all 4 channels for brightness, colour cast, defocus, overexposure and contrast issues — alerts you the moment a camera drifts out of spec.

    AI Coding (Smart H.265+)

    Smart H.265+ encoding cuts storage and bandwidth by up to 50% versus H.264 by lowering the bitrate on static background pixels and keeping detail on moving targets.

    See WizSense in action

    Dahua AI XVR — Full Channel SMD Plus demo
    WizSense 101 — Dahua's deep-learning AI explained

    Built for installers, simple for end-users

    1 SATA bay · up to 16 TB

    Drop in one surveillance-grade HDD (WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk recommended) for weeks of continuous 5 MP recording.

    HDMI + VGA simultaneous

    Drive a wall-mounted spot monitor on HDMI while the on-site PC stays on VGA — both run independently at up to 1080p.

    Two-way audio

    1× RCA audio in (shared with Ch. 1) and 1× RCA audio out, plus 4-channel coaxial audio over the BNC inputs for talk-back at the gate or counter.

    DMSS mobile app

    Free iOS and Android viewing app — live view, playback, push notifications and P2P remote access without a static IP or port forwarding.

    ONVIF 24.06 (T/S/G)

    Integrates with third-party IP cameras and VMS platforms — Panasonic, Sony, Hanwha, Axis, Arecont and any ONVIF-compliant device.

    Compact 1U desktop

    260 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm, just 0.84 kg — sits neatly on a shelf, in a cabinet or under a desk. 12 VDC PSU included.

    Full Specifications
    Model DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3
    Series WizSense · 5MP Value / 1080p · Penta-brid
    Analog channels 4 × BNC — HDCVI / AHD / TVI / CVBS auto-detect
    IP channels Up to 6 (2 by default + 4 from converted analog) · up to 6 MP each
    Max HDCVI resolution 5 MP @ 25 fps · 4 MP @ 30 fps · 1080p @ 30 fps
    Max TVI / AHD 5 MP @ 20 fps · 4 MP @ 30 fps · 1080p @ 30 fps
    Bandwidth 32 Mbps incoming / 32 Mbps record / 32 Mbps outgoing
    Video compression AI Coding · Smart H.265+ / H.265 · Smart H.264+ / H.264
    Audio compression G.711a · G.711u · PCM
    AI engine WizSense (independent AI chip, deep-learning)
    SMD Plus 4 channels (human / vehicle classification)
    Perimeter Protection General Mode: 4 ch · Advanced Mode: 2 ch · 10 IVS rules per channel
    Face Detection 1 channel · up to 8 face images/sec
    Face Recognition 1 channel · 10 face databases · 10,000 images total · 6 attributes
    QuickPick 2.0 1 channel (similar-target search)
    AI Video Quality Analytics 4 channels (brightness, focus, exposure, contrast, colour cast)
    HDD bays 1 × SATA · up to 16 TB
    Video output 1 × HDMI + 1 × VGA · simultaneous · max 1920 × 1080
    Multi-screen display 1 / 4 (1 / 4 / 6 with IP extension)
    Audio I/O 1 × RCA in (shared with Ch. 1) · 1 × RCA out · 4-ch coaxial audio over BNC
    Two-way talk Yes · shares Ch. 1 audio input
    USB 2 × USB 2.0 (1 front · 1 rear)
    Network 1 × RJ-45 10 / 100 Mbps Ethernet
    Protocols TCP/IP · IPv4 · IPv6 · HTTP / HTTPS · RTSP · UDP · NTP · DHCP · DNS · SMTP · UPnP · IP Filter · FTP · DDNS · SNMP · Alarm Server · P2P · ONVIF 24.06 (Profile T / S / G)
    Third-party support Panasonic · Sony · Hanwha · Axis · Arecont · ONVIF
    Record modes General · alarm · motion detection · intelligent · POS
    Backup USB device · network
    Mobile app DMSS (iOS / Android)
    RS-485 1 port
    Power supply 12 VDC · 1.5 A (adaptor included)
    Power consumption < 5 W (without HDD)
    Operating temperature −10 °C to +55 °C
    Operating humidity 10% – 90% RH (non-condensing)
    Dimensions 260.0 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm (Compact 1U)
    Net weight 0.84 kg
    Certifications CE-LVD · CE-EMC
    Warranty 3 years (CCTV Guru Australia)

    Downloads & documentation

    Download official Dahua documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.

    DH-XVR5104HS-I3-S3 Datasheet Dahua XVR Quick Start Guide Dahua XVR User Manual Compact & Mini HDD Installation Guide DMSS Mobile App (iOS / Android)

    Frequently asked questions

    Will this XVR work with my old analog CCTV cameras?
    Yes. Penta-brid means every BNC input auto-detects HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS — so any analog camera using one of those four standards plugs straight in. You don't need to know which format your cameras use; the XVR figures it out.
    Can I add IP cameras to it?
    Yes — 2 IP channels are available by default, and up to 4 more analog channels can be converted to IP, for a maximum of 6 IP cameras at up to 6 MP each. Note: when IP extension is enabled, the WizSense AI functions are not available on those converted channels.
    Does it power my cameras (PoE)?
    No. The XVR5104HS-I3-S3 is a HDCVI recorder, not a PoE NVR — your analog and IP cameras each need their own 12 VDC power supply or PoE injector. For a PoE-powered solution, look at the Dahua WizSense NVR4108-P-AI/H series.
    What hard drive should I use?
    Use a surveillance-rated SATA HDD — Western Digital Purple or Seagate SkyHawk up to 16 TB. Standard desktop drives are not rated for 24/7 recording and will fail prematurely. CCTV Guru stocks compatible drives if you need one bundled.
    Is the XVR5104HS-I3-S3 NDAA Section 889 compliant?
    No. Dahua products are not currently NDAA Section 889 compliant. If NDAA compliance is required (federal or government installs), choose a Uniview, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch or IDIS recorder instead — CCTV Guru can recommend an equivalent.
    How do I view it remotely on my phone?
    Install the free DMSS app on iOS or Android, scan the QR code on the XVR's local menu, and you'll have live view, playback, push notifications and two-way audio without configuring port forwarding or a static IP.
    Does it run hot enough to need a fan or rack?
    No — under 5 W idle (without HDD) and a compact 1U desktop chassis. It runs cool on a shelf or in a cabinet. Operating range is −10 °C to +55 °C.
    Is the 3-year warranty backed locally?
    Yes — CCTV Guru honours a 3-year warranty in Australia, with local tech support and replacement stock held in Sydney. No overseas RMAs, no shipping back to the manufacturer.
    3-Year Warranty
    Australia-Wide Shipping
    Australian Tech Support

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