Pelco DX4104-1000 Specsheet

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

video management solutions

DX4104 Series Digital Video Recorder

H.264 STANDARD DEFINITION DVR, 4 CAMERA INPUTS, UP TO 2 TB STORAGE

Product Features

• 4 Looping Analog Channels

• H.264 Hardware Compression

• Up to 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) Recording Resolution

• Up to 120 (NTSC)/100 (PAL) Images Per Second (ips) Recording Rate

at 352 x 240/352 x 288 Resolution for NTSC/PAL Respectively

• Independent Channel Resolution, Quality, and Frame Rate Settings

• Full-Function Remote Client

• HDD Storage Manager

• Scheduled Backup to USB or Optional DVD Device

• PTZ Control from Remote Control, Front Panel, or GUI

• Normal, Alarm, Motion, Instant Recording, and Multi-Event Recording

• E-mail Notification on Alarm

• Export of Video to USB or CD/DVD Media

The

DX4104 Series

generation of an affordable entry-level DVR. The unit is designed for
the entry-level market that requires one to four camera inputs,
powerful video storage management with efficient H.264
compression, multi-event recording, quick and easy to use graphical
user interface (GUI), internal storage capacity up to 2 TB, and
remote client connectivity to as many as 100

DX4104

not only replaces the traditional VCR and multiplexer
combination, it provides a solution that scales from stand-alone to
networked.

digital video recorder (DVR) is the next

DX4104

units. The

VIDEO STORAGE MANAGEMENT

User-configurable disk partitioning is used to allocate specific hard
disk space for storing continuous video data and event-initiated
video data. This allows you to configure the unit to allocate longer
storage time for alarm and motion recorded video. All recorded
video is compressed and stored using the latest H.264 compression
technology.

RECORDING MODES

The

DX4104

supports single-event and multi-event (a combination
of normal, alarm, and motion) recording. You can immediately start
and stop recording through the instant recording feature. Each
camera can be configured to record at a resolution, quality, and
image rate specific to each recording mode. With the ability to
trigger recording and in response to events (such as alarm inputs,
motion detection, and video loss), the
automated monitoring engine as well.

DX4104

becomes an

EASY USER INTERFACE

Operation of the unit is made easy through the mouse, remote
control, or front panel. For surveillance applications requiring
pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) capability, the

DX4104

addresses and controls

PTZ equipment such as Spectra
cameras. The unit operates Pelco and third-party PTZ cameras that
support Pelco D, Pelco P, and supported third-party protocols.

The

DX4104

remote client is Vista-compliant and has the same look
and feel as the DX8100 and DX4500/DX4600 remote clients. The
remote client application includes a Web client and emergency
agent application.

Video critical to investigation and archiving can be exported on the

DX4104

server to USB or CD/DVD±RW media. Use the exported
video preview feature to verify the video content and quality. You
can play back exported video at the remote client computer using
the export viewer or a Microsoft
application. At the remote client, users can easily and quickly
capture a video scene, save it in JPEG format, and then store it on
the hard drive. Additionally, the remote client can be used to
preview and search backed up video.

®

domes, mini domes, or third-party

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Windows®-based media player

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

The

DX4104

remote client allows live viewing and video playback
for a maximum of sixteen
remote client can connect to as many as 100

The

DX4104

provides a robust set of features for small- to
multiple-site applications. From the incorporation of watermarking
technology to prevent alterations to captured video, to the ability to
capture log entries, to the inclusion of Pelco's world-renowned
customer service promise, the unit embodies the ideal entry-level
DVR to protect people and assets.

DX4104

servers simultaneously. The

DX4104

servers.

International Standards

Organization Registered Firm;

ISO 9001 Quality System

C4630 / REVISED 3-11-10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS

Model Number Description

DX4104-250 DVR with 250 GB Storage (1 HDD)

DX4104-500 DVR with 500 GB Storage (1 HDD)

DX4104-1000 DVR with 1000 GB Storage (1 HDD)

DX4104-2000 DVR with 2000 GB Storage (2 HDD)

DX4104DVD-250 DVR with DVD and 250 GB Storage (1 HDD)

DX4104DVD-500 DVR with DVD and 500 GB Storage (1 HDD)

DX4104DVD-1000 DVR with DVD and 1000 GB Storage (1 HDD)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Power Cords 1 USA, 1 UK, and 1 European
PS/2 Mouse 1 for configuration and operation
Resource Disc 1, contains server and client software and

documentation

Remote Control 1 for configuration and operation

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

DX4104HDD-250 DX4104 SATA 250 GB upgrade
DX4104HDD-500 DX4104 SATA 500 GB upgrade
DX4104HDD-1000 DX4104 SATA 1000 GB upgrade
DX4104DVD-UPG DX4104 DVD kit

VIDEO

Signal System NTSC/PAL, switchable
Recording Resolutions NTSC PAL

352 x 240 352 x 288
704 x 240 704 x 288

704 x 480 704 x 576
Compression H.264 standard, on-board
Video Inputs 4 (looping with automatic termination)
PTZ Controls Pelco P, Pelco D, other third-party protocols
VGA Output 1 switch-selectable VGA (DB15) or

analog (BNC)
Spot Monitor Output 1 analog (BNC), single-channel view

MECHANICAL

Connectors

BNC Video inputs and outputs
6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 mouse
DB9 RS-232-C
DB15 VGA port
RJ-45 10/100 Megabit Ethernet
USB 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 2 back);

connects USB backup and export devices

Audio Connectors 4 RCA jacks for line in and 1 for line out

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature 32° to 95°F (0° to 35°C)
Relative Humidity Maximum 80%, noncondensing

PHYSICAL

Dimensions 12.5" D x 16.9" W x 2.1" H

(31.75 x 42.93 x 5.33 cm)

Approximate Weight Unit Shipping
DX4104-250, DX4104-500, 7.36 lb (3.3 kg) 14.0 lb (6.4 kg)

DX4104-1000
DX4104-2000 8.88 lb (4.0 kg) 15.0 lb (6.8 kg)
DX4104DVD-250, 8.78 lb (4.0 kg) 15.0 lb (6.8 kg)

DX4104DVD-500,

DX4104DVD-1000

CLIENT APPLICATIONS

• Remote client

• Web client

• Export viewer

• Emergency agent (text-only notification)

• DS ControlPoint version 1.8 or later

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 (or later), 2.4 GHz
Operating System Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista®;

DirectX® 8.1 or later, 500 MB free disk space
Memory 512 MB RAM, minimum
Video VGA card with 128 MB video RAM

MAXIMUM IPS RECORDING

Format

CIF 120 30 100 25

2CIF 60 15 50 12.5

4CIF 30 7.5 25 6.25

NTSC IPS PAL IPS

Total Per Camera Total Per Camera

AUDIO

Audio Bit Rate 8 Kbps
Audio Levels Line-level input and output

ELECTRICAL

Input Voltage 12 VDC at 5 A (100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption Maximum 40 W (1 HDD and 1 DVD drive)
Alarm Input Terminals 4 N.C. or N.O.
Relay Output Terminal 1 N.C. or N.O.; 30 VDC/1 A, 125 VAC/0.3 A
Remote Administration Full remote control through TCP/IP network

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CERTIFICATIONS

• CE, Class A

• FCC, Class A

• ETL/ETLc

Notice: Judgment as to the suitability of the products for users’ purposes is solely the
users’ responsibility. Users should refer to the Operation manuals for cautionary
statements regarding user selected options and how they might affect video quality.
Users shall determine the suitability of the products for their own intended application,
picture rate and picture quality. In the event users intend to use the video for evidentiary
purposes in a judicial proceeding or otherwise, users should consult with their attorney
regarding any particular requirements for such use.

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