Dahua Technology C542E42A Pentabrid 4-Channel 1080p HD-CVI DVR with 2TB HDD & 4 1080p Outdoor Night Vision Turret Cameras

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Dahua Technology C542E42A Pentabrid 4-Channel 1080p HD-CVI DVR with 2TB HDD & 4 1080p Outdoor Night Vision Turret Cameras
Key Features
  • Record from and Manage up to 4 Cameras
  • Up to 1080p Recording Resolution
  • 2TB Preinstalled HDD
  • Supports HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD & CVBS
Monitor your home or business with the C542E42A Pentabrid 4-Channel 1080p HD-CVI DVR with 2TB HDD & 4 1080p Outdoor Night Vision Turret Cameras from Dahua Technology. This DVR supports HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD, and CVBS signals. It comes with a 2TB HDD preinstalled. Storage is expandable to 6TB. Space-saving H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video codecs reduce bandwidth requirements for efficient data storage while maintaining the best quality possible.
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Dahua Technology C542E42A Overview

Monitor your home or business with the C542E42A Pentabrid 4-Channel 1080p HD-CVI DVR with 2TB HDD & 4 1080p Outdoor Night Vision Turret Cameras from Dahua Technology. This DVR supports HD-CVI, HD-TVI, AHD, and CVBS signals. It comes with a 2TB HDD preinstalled. Storage is expandable to 6TB. Space-saving H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video codecs reduce bandwidth requirements for efficient data storage while maintaining the best quality possible.

The included turret cameras transmit 1920 x 1080 resolution video at 30 fps. They are each equipped with a 2.8mm fixed lens that delivers a 103° horizontal field of view. The cameras are IP67 rated for outdoor use.

DVR Features
  • Embedded processor and Linux OS
  • Plug-and-play operation
  • Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, and H.264 video codecs
  • Configurable recording options and schedules that save HDD space and active monitoring time
  • Auto-detect camera inputs
  • 24 Mb/s maximum incoming bandwidth
  • HDMI and VGA video outputs
  • Two-way audio supported
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • 100M RJ45 port
  • RS-485 port for PTZ control
  • ONVIF 16.12 compliant
  • Compatible with iOS and Android
Camera Features
  • Video transmission distance up to 3937'
  • Smart IR
  • IR cut filter for day and night functionality
  • Auto and manual IR on/off control
  • 35.43" close focus distance
  • Camera pivots from 0 to 360° horizontally and from 0 to 78° vertically
  • 0 to 360° rotation
  • >65 dB S/N ratio
  • Backlight compensation, highlight compensation, and digital wide dynamic range
  • Automatic gain control
  • 2D-DNR
  • Auto and manual white balance
  • Multilanguage OSD menu
Intelligent Analytics (IVS)
  • Tripwire
  • Intrusion
  • Abandoned/missing object
DORI Ranges
  • Detection (8 ppf): 121'
  • Observation (19 ppf): 49'
  • Recognition (38 ppf): 26'
  • Identification (76 ppf): 13'

Dahua Technology C542E42A Specs

DVR
Main Processor
Embedded Processor
Operating System
Embedded Linux
Analog Camera Inputs
4 x BNC
Preview
Channels 1 and 2: 5 M-N at 20 fps or 4 M-N, 1080p, 720p at 30 fps
Other Channels: 4 M-N, 1080p, 720p at 30 fps
HD-CVI
5 MP, 4 MP, and 1080p at 30 fps
720p at 60 fps
AHD
5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, and 720p at 30 fps
HD-TVI
5 MP, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, and 720p at 30 fps
CVBS
NTSC
IP Camera Inputs
4 + 2 Channels
Audio Input/Output
4 x RCA Inputs
1 x RCA Output
Two-Way Talk
Reuse Audio In/Out, RCA
Compression
Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+, H.264
Recording Resolution
5 M-N (1296 x 1944), 4 M-N (1280 x 1440), 1080p, 1080N, 720p, 960H, D1, CIF
Recording Rates
Main Stream
Channel 1: 5 M-N or 4 M-N at 20 fps
Channels 2 to 4: 1920 x 1080 at 15 fps, 1080N, 720p, 960H, D1, CIF at 30 fps

Sub Stream
D1 or CIF at 30 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, Intel, 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
Interface
1 x HDMI
1 x VGA
Output Native Resolutions
1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720
Maximum Decoding
4 Channels of 5 M-N at 10 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
OSD
Camera Title, Time, Video Loss, Camera Lock, Motion Detection, Recording
Network Interface
1 x 100M RJ45 Port
Network Protocols
HTTP, HTTPS, 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, and NVS)
Maximum User Access
128 Users
Mobile OS Support
iOS, 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, MD Zones: 396 (22 x 18), Video Loss, Tampering, and Diagnosis
Playback
1/4
Search Modes
Time/Date, Alarm, MD, Intel, and Exact Search (Accurate to One Second)
Playback Functions
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Play, Slow Play, Next File, Previous File, Next Camera, Previous Camera, Full Screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Backup Selection, and Digital Zoom
Backup Modes
USB Device, Network
HDD Capacity
1 x SATA Port up to 6 TB
HDD Included
2 TB
USB
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
RS-485
1 x RS-485 Port for PTZ Control
Power Supply
12 VDC, 1.5 A
Power Consumption
<10 W without HDD
Operating Temperature
14 to 131°F / -10 to 55°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90% RH
Storage Temperature
-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C
Storage Humidity
0 to 90% RH
Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, EN 60950-1/IEC 60950-1

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2016, EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 50130-4:2011 + A1:2014

Immunity: EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
Installation
Desktop or Rackmount
Rackmount
Mini 1 RU
Dimensions
12.8 x 10 x 2.2" / 325 x 255 x 55 mm
Weight
2.43 lb / 1.1 kg without HDD
Camera
Image Sensor
1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels (H x V)
1920 x 1080
Electronic Shutter Speed
1/100,000 to 1/30 Seconds
Minimum Illumination
Color: 0.02 Lux at f/1.85, 30 IRE
B&W: 0 Lux with IR
S/N Ratio
>65 dB
IR Range
98.04' / 30 m
IR Control
On/Off Control (Auto, Manual)
Number of IR LEDs
12
Lens Type
Fixed Lens, Fixed Iris
Mount Type
Board-In
Focal Length
2.8mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.85
Field of View
Horizontal: 103°
Close Focus Distance
35.43" / 900 mm
Angle Adjustment
Horizontal: 0 to 360°
Vertical: 0 to 78°
Rotation: 0 to 360°
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frame Rate
1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 60 fps
Video Output
1 x HD-CVI (BNC)
1 x CVBS, AHD, or HD-TVI (BNC, Switchable)
Video Transmission Distance
RG-59/U:
720p: 2624.67' / 800 m
1080p: 1640.42' / 500 m

RG-6/U:
720p: 3937.01' / 1200 m
1080p: 2624.67' / 800 m

Cat 6 UTP (Balun Required, Available Separately):
720p: 1476.38' / 450 m
1080p: 984.25' / 300 m
Day/Night
Auto IR Cut Filter/Manual
OSD Menu
Multilanguage
Backlight Compensation
BLC, HLC, Digital WDR
Automatic Gain Control
Supported
Noise Reduction
2D-DNR
White Balance
Auto, Manual
Smart IR
Auto, Manual
Power Supply
12 VDC ±30%
Power Consumption
Maximum 3.3 W at 12 VDC with IR
Operating Conditions
-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Less than 90% RH
Storage Conditions
-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Less than 90% RH
IP Rating
IP67
Casing
Aluminum
Certifications
Safety: EN55032, EN55024, EN50130-4, UL60950-1+CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): FCC CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014
Dimensions
Ø3.68 x 3.13" / Ø93.4 x 79.4 mm
Weight
0.6 lb / 0.27 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.88 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.7 x 18.5 x 5.9"

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