The DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-I3 is a compact 4-channel AI DVR from Dahua’s WizSense series, designed for intelligent detection and privacy-aware surveillance. With full-channel SMD Plus, advanced face recognition, and QuickPick 2.0, it brings cutting-edge AI functionality to small and mid-sized camera systems. Enhanced privacy features make it ideal for locations where discretion is essential.
Key Features
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SMD Plus (Human/Vehicle Detection): Available on all 4 analog channels and up to 8 via IP, significantly reducing false alarms.
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Face Recognition (2CH): Identify or blacklist individuals with up to 20,000 face entries in 10 databases.
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Perimeter Protection (4CH): Advanced AI detection for tripwire and intrusion with false alarm filtering.
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QuickPick 2.0: AI-powered search lets you retrieve footage based on clothing color, hats, and vehicle type—fast and accurate.
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Privacy Protection: Masks faces in real-time and restores them during review; supports irregular shape black blocks.
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EPTZ: Automatically zoom and track moving people or vehicles for richer details without losing the wide-angle view.
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AI Video Quality Analytics: Monitors for issues like defocus, overexposure, or brightness problems.
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4K HDMI Output: Provides high-resolution video output for detailed display on modern monitors.
Perfect For:
- Small businesses with 2–4 cameras needing smart alerts
- Schools or retail requiring privacy masking and real-time face detection
- Clinics and sensitive locations needing GDPR-conscious recording
- Remote offices where accurate alerts reduce unnecessary security response
- Budget-friendly upgrades from analog to AI-enabled systems
Install Tips
- Use EPTZ to auto-zoom on motion events—especially useful in reception or shop entry areas.
- Privacy masking is hardware-based: no extra software needed to hide public zone faces.
- Use the 4 native analog channels and convert unused ones for IP expansion up to 8 total.
- Face Rec, SMD, and Perimeter can’t run simultaneously on the same channel—schedule them using AI Task Mode.
- Avoid enabling Encode Enhancement mode if using EPTZ, QuickPick, or Face Recognition—it disables some AI features.
Downloads
Quick-Read Specs Card
| Feature |
Specification |
| Analog Channels |
4 BNC (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS) |
| IP Channels |
Up to 8 (4 native + 4 via analog conversion) |
| Max Resolution |
4K input/output (HDMI) |
| AI Functions |
SMD+ (4ch recorder, 8ch camera), Face Rec (2ch), Perimeter (4ch), EPTZ (1ch), Privacy (1ch) |
| Face Database |
10 databases, 20,000 images total |
| Video Outputs |
HDMI (4K), VGA (1080p) |
| Audio |
1 RCA In/Out + 4ch Coax Audio |
| Recording Compression |
AI Coding, Smart H.265+, H.264 |
| Storage |
1 × SATA (Up to 16TB) |
| Network |
1× 10/100Mbps Ethernet |
| Power |
12V DC / 2A |
| Weight |
0.96 kg (Net) |
| Dimensions |
260 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm |
Extra Info
QuickPick 2.0 AI Search
QuickPick 2.0 brings a powerful upgrade to intelligent video search, making it faster and more accurate than ever. Leveraging advanced AI, the system can now identify attributes such as clothing styles, hat types, and specific vehicle models—including color and type (e.g., sedan, truck, motorcycle). This enables users to quickly filter and locate footage of interest without manually scanning hours of video. Ideal for post-incident investigations, law enforcement reviews, or time-critical search scenarios, QuickPick 2.0 dramatically streamlines the retrieval process.
Smart Privacy Protection
To meet growing privacy and compliance demands, the system supports real-time face masking to protect individuals' identities during live viewing and recording. What sets it apart is the ability to restore masked faces during playback—ensuring evidence remains usable for authorized users. Additionally, the system offers customizable irregular black block masking, allowing you to define privacy zones of any shape. This is particularly useful for masking ATM screens, private office areas, teller booths, or other sensitive locations with non-standard shapes.
EPTZ Tracking (Electronic Pan-Tilt-Zoom)
Electronic PTZ tracking powered by AI enhances surveillance coverage by automatically zooming in and following people or vehicles that trigger motion detection or alarms. Unlike traditional mechanical PTZ cameras, EPTZ uses digital zoom and scene tracking, enabling fast, silent operation with no moving parts. The system simultaneously captures both detailed close-up views and wide-angle overviews, making it perfect for monitoring entry points, parking lots, reception areas, and other high-traffic zones where context and detail are both important.
Smart AI Coding
Smart AI Coding is engineered to optimize video compression intelligently. Unlike conventional compression methods that treat all data equally, AI coding prioritizes and preserves critical visual elements—like human faces or moving vehicles—while reducing the bitrate of less important background data. The result is a significant reduction in bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising the quality or integrity of important footage. This makes it ideal for long-term storage, cloud archiving, or environments with limited network capacity.
4K Resolution & Multi-Format Compatibility
Offering full support for 4K Ultra HD resolution, the system delivers exceptionally sharp and detailed visuals, ideal for high-security applications where image clarity is essential. It’s also highly versatile, supporting multiple video formats including AHD, CVI, TVI, CVBS (analog), and ONVIF-compliant IP protocols—making it compatible with both legacy and modern systems. HDMI output supports native 4K display, ensuring users can monitor with maximum clarity on compatible screens without downscaling.
Q&A
Q: Can this record in full-color at night?
A: Yes, with compatible TiOC or full-color cameras using white-light illumination.
Q: Can I use all AI features together?
A: No. Face Recognition, SMD+, and Perimeter Protection share resources—only one per channel at a time.
Q: What is QuickPick 2.0?
A: It's an AI-enhanced search tool that allows footage retrieval based on colors, clothing styles, and vehicles.
Q: Is privacy masking always on?
A: No. You can choose when to mask and unmask faces—especially useful for GDPR compliance.
Q: Does it support 3rd-party cameras?
A: Yes. ONVIF-compatible IP cameras from brands like Axis, Hanwha, and Hikvision are supported.
Q: Can I expand to more than 4 channels?
A: Yes, up to 8 cameras total (4 analog + 4 IP). Note that enabling IP extension disables most AI features.
Q: What happens if I enable Encode Enhancement?
A: It boosts frame rates and resolution, but disables Face Rec, EPTZ, and other AI tools—use only if AI isn’t needed.
