Hikvision DS-7224HI-SH / DS-7232HI-SH - 7200 Series Economic WD1 DVR
The Hikvision DS-7224HI-SH / DS-7232HI-SH are 7200 Series Economic WD1 standalone DVRs for analog CCTV recording. Available in 24-channel and 32-channel variants, these DVRs deliver H.264 compression, dual stream, dual SATA storage up to 4 TB per disk, HDMI / VGA 1080P output and 16-channel synchronous playback in a compact 19-inch 1U rack-mount chassis - making them a cost-effective choice for mid-sized analog surveillance sites.
Video / Audio Input
| Audio Input: | 4-ch |
| Video Compression: | H.264 |
| Analog Video Input: | 24-ch (DS-7224HI-SH) / 32-ch (DS-7232HI-SH) |
| PAL/NTSC Adaptive: | Support |
| Video Input Interface: | BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm) |
| Audio Compression: | G.711u |
| Audio Input Interface: | RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k ohm) |
| Two-way Audio: | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 K ohm) (using audio input) |
Video / Audio Output
| VGA Output: | 1-ch; 1920 x 1080P / 60Hz, 1280 x 1024 / 60Hz, 1280 x 720 / 60Hz, 1024 x 768 / 60Hz |
| CVBS Output: | 1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm); PAL: 704 x 576, NTSC: 704 x 480 |
| HDMI Output: | 1-ch; 1080P: 1920 x 1080 / 60Hz, SXGA: 1280 x 1024 / 60Hz, 720P: 1280 x 720 / 60Hz, XGA: 1024 x 768 / 60Hz |
| Recording Resolution: | WD1 / 4CIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Frame Rate: | WD1 / 4CIF @ 12 fps (P) / 15 fps (N); 2CIF / CIF / QCIF @ 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N) |
| Video Bit Rate: | 32 Kbps - 2048 Kbps, or user-defined (Max. 3 Mbps) |
| Stream Type: | Video / Video & Audio |
| Audio Output: | 1-ch RCA (Linear, 1 k ohm) |
| Audio Bit Rate: | 64 kbps |
| Dual Stream: | Support |
| Playback Resolution: | WD1 / 4CIF / 2CIF / CIF / QCIF |
| Synchronous Playback: | 16-ch |
Hard Disk Drive
| Interface Type: | 2 SATA interfaces |
| Capacity: | Up to 4 TB capacity for each disk |
External Interface
| Network Interface: | 1 RJ45 10M / 100M adaptive Ethernet |
| USB Interface: | 2 USB 2.0 |
| Serial Interface: | 1 RS-485 |
| Alarm Input: | 4-ch |
| Alarm Output: | 1-ch |
General
| Power Supply: | 12 V DC |
| Consumption: | <= 25W |
| Working Temperature: | -10 deg C ~ +55 deg C |
| Working Humidity: | 10% ~ 90% |
| Chassis: | 19-inch rack-mounted 1U chassis |
| Dimensions: | 445 x 290 x 45 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight: | <= 4 kg (without hard disk or DVD-R/W) |
Frequently Asked Questions - Hikvision DS-7224 / DS-7232HI-SH
What is the channel count of the 7200 series HI-SH DVRs?
The DS-7224HI-SH is a 24-channel analog video DVR and the DS-7232HI-SH is a 32-channel analog video DVR. Both models share the same chassis, codec, codec rate and connectivity - choose based on the number of analog cameras you need to record.
What recording resolution and frame rate does it support?
The 7200 HI-SH records H.264 at WD1, 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF or QCIF. At WD1 / 4CIF the frame rate is 12fps (PAL) / 15fps (NTSC); at 2CIF / CIF / QCIF it scales up to 25fps (PAL) / 30fps (NTSC). Video bit rate is 32 Kbps to 2048 Kbps, user-definable up to 3 Mbps.
Can it output HD video to a 1080P monitor?
Yes. Both VGA and HDMI outputs support up to 1920 x 1080P @ 60Hz. The HDMI output also offers SXGA (1280 x 1024), 720P (1280 x 720) and XGA (1024 x 768) modes for compatibility with most modern displays. A CVBS output is also available for traditional analog monitors.
How much storage capacity can the DVR hold?
The DVR has 2 SATA interfaces supporting hard drives up to 4 TB each - so a maximum on-board storage capacity of 8 TB. For a typical 32-channel CIF deployment, this usually translates to several weeks of continuous recording, depending on bit rate.
Can multiple channels be played back simultaneously?
Yes. The DVR supports 16-channel synchronous playback - useful when investigating an incident and you need to correlate footage from multiple cameras at the same timestamp.
Where can I buy the Hikvision DS-7224 / DS-7232HI-SH in India?
Cybernetics Software Pvt. Ltd., Pune supplies the Hikvision DS-7224HI-SH and DS-7232HI-SH 7200 series DVRs along with compatible analog CCTV cameras, hard disks and racks across India - with installation, configuration and after-sales support.

