8MP Hikvision Colorvu 3.0 HYBRID CCTV Kit: 8 x Liveguard Gen 3 Cameras + 8CH M Series NVR / 4TB

Model: 8x DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL / DS-7608NI-4TB-HYBRID

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying a complete outdoor surveillance system who need full-colour night vision, AI classification, and active deterrence across 8 camera positions will find this kit built around a clear brief. The package pairs 8 Hikvision ColorVu 3.0 LivGuard Gen 3 turret cameras with an 8-channel Hybrid NVR and 4TB of onboard storage. Each DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL camera delivers 8MP 4K resolution with a dual-light engine - white supplemental light for full-colour footage combined with IR - plus a built-in strobe and speaker for active deterrence when the camera's AI detects a human or vehicle. The Hybrid NVR adds flexibility for sites that may carry over existing analogue infrastructure. It is a system designed to be installed and operational without component sourcing, suited to commercial properties, warehouses, childcare centres, and medium-density residential installations requiring a documented, camera-by-camera deterrence response.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial property managers: Securing car parks, building perimeters, and access lanes where full-colour night footage and per-camera active deterrence replaces a guard patrol across 8 defined positions.
• Warehouse and logistics operators: Monitoring loading docks, yard areas, and roller door approaches where human/vehicle AI classification filters overnight false alarms and the strobe triggers on genuine intrusions.
• Childcare and school facility managers: Covering external playgrounds, car parks, and entry points where 4K colour detail supports incident review and active deterrence addresses after-hours access without a monitored response.
• Security installers migrating sites from analogue: The Hybrid NVR allows partial integration of existing analogue cameras during a staged upgrade, reducing upfront replacement costs while introducing 8MP IP cameras on priority positions.
• Strata and medium-density residential managers: Deploying a complete system across common area entry points, lift lobbies (external), and bin enclosures where a documented, AI-filtered event log is required for body corporate reporting.

Honest Assessment

This kit does a specific job well: it delivers 8MP colour footage around the clock across 8 camera positions, with each camera capable of responding autonomously to a classified human or vehicle using its strobe and speaker before a human operator needs to act. The AI classification genuinely reduces notification fatigue on multi-camera sites, and the pre-installed 4TB drive and Hybrid NVR mean the system can be racked and commissioned without separate component procurement. Where this kit reaches its limits is in highly specialised applications - it will not deliver the continuous pan, tilt, and optical zoom tracking of a PTZ setup, and if the priority is monitoring a single very large open area such as a playing field or industrial yard from one position, a PTZ or panoramic camera system available through Security Australia would cover more ground per device. The fixed turret form factor also means camera positions need to be planned carefully during installation, as lens direction cannot be adjusted post-install without physically repositioning the mount.

Complete Package Contents

• 8 x Hikvision DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL ColorVu 3.0 LivGuard Gen 3 Turret Camera - 8MP 4K, dual-light (IR + white), active strobe and speaker, two-way audio, AI human/vehicle classification
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI-4TB-HYBRID 8-Channel Hybrid NVR - supports IP and analogue cameras, 4TB pre-installed HDD

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need a complete 8-camera outdoor system with full-colour night vision and active deterrence at each position, and want everything - cameras, NVR, and storage - included and pre-matched from one order.
• Good match if: You are migrating a site that still runs some analogue cameras, as the Hybrid NVR allows you to connect existing analogue inputs alongside the new 8MP IP turrets without replacing the full analogue infrastructure immediately.
• You may need a different model if: Your primary requirement is wide-area coverage from a small number of camera positions - a PTZ or multi-sensor panoramic system would deliver greater angular coverage per device and may reduce installation points on large open sites.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need a complete 8-camera 4K system with full-colour night vision, AI-triggered active deterrence at each position, and the flexibility of a Hybrid NVR for mixed analogue/IP integration - all in a single matched kit with pre-installed storage.
• You may need a different model if: You are covering a large open area - an industrial yard, sports facility, or wide perimeter - where a PTZ or multi-sensor panoramic system would provide motorised zoom and continuous tracking from fewer installation points.
• Pairs well with: A managed PoE switch (if the NVR variant supplied does not include integrated PoE ports), additional hard drive capacity for extended retention periods, and a UPS unit to maintain recording continuity during power interruptions.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit actually show colour footage at night, or does it switch to black and white?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL cameras use Hikvision's ColorVu 3.0 white supplemental light to produce full-colour footage in darkness, not the greyscale images produced by a standard IR camera. The white light activates automatically in low-light conditions, meaning clothing colour, vehicle colour, and other identifying detail remain visible in night-time recordings.

2. Will the strobe and audio warning fire on every motion event, including animals and wind?

   No. The active deterrence is designed to trigger on AI-classified human or vehicle events, not raw pixel motion. The cameras use deep learning classification to distinguish humans and vehicles from other motion sources such as foliage, insects, and lighting changes. Detection zone sensitivity and trigger conditions are configurable per camera during commissioning, allowing installers to tune the response for each position's environment.

3. Does the Hybrid NVR in this kit work with my existing analogue cameras?

   Yes. The included Hybrid NVR supports both IP and analogue camera inputs, allowing existing analogue cameras to be connected alongside the new 8MP IP turrets. This is particularly useful on sites undergoing a staged migration from analogue to IP, where replacing all cable infrastructure in a single project is not practical or cost-effective.

4. How much recording time does the 4TB drive provide across 8 cameras?

   Recording duration depends on the resolution, frame rate, compression settings, and whether continuous or event-based recording is configured on each channel. At 8MP with H.265+ compression and event-based recording, 4TB typically supports several weeks of storage across 8 cameras - though this varies significantly with scene complexity and how frequently AI events are recorded at full bitrate. For high-activity sites requiring longer retention, the NVR supports additional HDD capacity.

5. Do the cameras require a separate power supply, or does PoE power them through the network cable?

   PoE powers each camera through a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carrying both data and power, so no separate power adapter or additional wiring run is needed per camera. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL cameras operate on IEEE 802.3af PoE. Confirm whether the supplied NVR variant includes integrated PoE ports or whether a separate PoE switch is required for your installation before planning cable runs - this is an important pre-installation check, particularly on larger sites.

6. Can I access live view and recordings remotely from a phone?

   Yes. The Hikvision NVR supports remote access through the Hik-Connect app and the SADP/iVMS platform, allowing live view, playback, and push notifications from iOS and Android devices. AI event notifications - such as human or vehicle detections - can be pushed to your phone in near real-time, providing an alert before you would otherwise need to review footage.

7. Will this kit work for an outdoor installation in an Australian coastal environment?

   This depends on the confirmed IP rating of the DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL cameras for your specific installation conditions. Hikvision turret cameras in this series are typically rated IP67, meaning they are dust-tight and protected against water ingress from sustained rainfall and spray - suitable for standard outdoor installations including eave and soffit mounting. For installations in high-salt-air environments such as direct coastal or marine locations, confirm the camera's ingress rating and consider whether a corrosion-resistant housing or additional weatherproofing is needed. The full specification sheet is available through Security Australia for pre-installation confirmation.

Cabling Considerations

• Cable Type: Cat5e minimum, Cat6 recommended for all camera runs - particularly on runs near or exceeding 70 metres where maintaining PoE voltage margins is important with 8MP cameras.
• Max Cable Run: 100 metres per camera from the PoE source (NVR PoE port or PoE switch) to the camera, per standard PoE cabling limits. Quality of terminations significantly affects performance at longer runs.
• PoE Notes: Cameras operate on IEEE 802.3af PoE. Confirm whether the supplied Hybrid NVR includes integrated PoE ports or requires a separate PoE switch before purchasing infrastructure. Not all Hybrid NVR variants include onboard PoE.
• Wiring Tips: Run cable in conduit on external wall and roof surfaces to protect against UV degradation and physical damage. Label each run at both the camera end and the NVR/switch end before termination - tracing unlabelled runs across an 8-camera installation is a common commissioning delay.

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