8MP Hikvision Colorvu CCTV Kit: 4 x Colorvu Turret Liveguard Cameras + 8CH M Series NVR / 4TB

Model: 4x DS-2CD2387/SL + DS-7608NI 4TB

Who This Is For

When full-colour night visibility combined with active deterrence is the priority, this Hikvision ColorVu Liveguard kit delivers a complete 4-camera system without the component-matching exercise. Designed for residential properties, small commercial sites, and light industrial yards that need genuine after-dark colour detail - not greyscale IR footage - this kit pairs 4 x 8MP ColorVu Turret Liveguard cameras with an 8-channel M Series NVR pre-loaded with 4TB of storage. The Liveguard cameras add a strobe light and audible alarm triggered on detection, making them a visible deterrent rather than a passive recording device. Installers specifying a plug-and-play Hikvision ecosystem for a single-site job will find the 8-channel NVR leaves 4 spare ports for future expansion, and the 4TB drive supports extended continuous recording at 8MP across all 4 channels without immediately running out of space.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential property owners with after-dark traffic concerns: The ColorVu colour-at-night capability combined with the Liveguard strobe and audible alarm gives homeowners a system that both documents and actively responds to intrusion attempts at driveways, side gates, and yard perimeters.
• Small business owners specifying a single-site install: The 8-channel NVR with 4TB storage provides a complete, ready-to-run system - no separate drive purchase, no compatibility guesswork between camera and recorder within the Hikvision ecosystem.
• Installers looking for an active deterrence kit: The Liveguard cameras handle strobe and alarm responses autonomously at the camera level, simplifying configuration compared to systems that rely entirely on NVR-triggered outputs or external sirens.
• Sites where colour clothing and vehicle identification is operationally important: Retail carparks, childcare centre entry points, and body corporate common areas where post-incident identification of clothing colour or vehicle colour is a regular requirement benefit directly from the always-on colour imaging.

Honest Assessment

This kit does full-colour night imaging and active deterrence well in a single package. The 8MP resolution across 4 cameras, 130 dB WDR, deep learning classification, and Liveguard active strobe are all confirmed at the camera level - not features that require add-on licences. The 4TB drive and 8-channel NVR handle immediate deployment without additional purchasing. The 2.8mm lens at 102 degrees horizontal is well suited to entries and short to mid-range coverage zones up to roughly 15-20 metres for useful identification detail. Where this kit has limits: the 2.8mm fixed lens is not the right choice for long approaches, perimeter fences over 30 metres, or sites needing optical zoom. For those applications, a varifocal or motorised zoom model is a better fit - both available through Security Australia. The built-in microphone captures ambient audio, but a built-in speaker is not confirmed on this camera, so two-way audio intercom-style communication is not a feature of this system.

Complete Package Contents

• 4 x Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-SL ColorVu Turret Liveguard Camera - 8MP, 2.8mm fixed lens, 102° H-FOV, 130 dB WDR, Smart Hybrid Light, IP67, built-in microphone, deep learning human/vehicle classification
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI M Series 8-Channel NVR - 8 channels, 4TB HDD pre-installed, Hikvision ecosystem compatible

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need full-colour footage at night across residential or small commercial entry points and want the camera itself to actively deter intrusion via strobe and audible alarm, without relying on a separate siren or alarm panel integration.
• Good match if: You want a fully matched 8-channel Hikvision ecosystem with storage already installed, leaving 4 spare channels free to add cameras for a second zone, additional building, or carpark without replacing any equipment.
• You may need a different model if: Your priority is long-range perimeter coverage, optical zoom, or PTZ auto-tracking - a motorised zoom turret or PTZ camera system would be the appropriate product type for those requirements.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need a complete matched system with full-colour night imaging, active deterrence at the camera level, and room to expand - delivered in a single purchase without component compatibility research.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires long-range identification beyond 20 metres, optical zoom capability, or wide-area single-point coverage - a varifocal turret kit, motorised zoom camera system, or PTZ-based system would be the appropriate product type.
• Pairs well with: PoE network switch (if running cameras from a centralised rack location rather than direct NVR PoE ports), Cat6 cable for runs over 60 metres, and a UPS unit to protect the NVR and PoE switch from power interruptions.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit record in colour at night without any external lighting?

   Yes. ColorVu technology uses the large-aperture lens and the 1/1.8" CMOS sensor to achieve a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux in colour mode, meaning the cameras retain colour imaging in near-total darkness. The Smart Hybrid Light system also provides on-camera white light supplemental illumination up to 30 metres when required, so colour detail is available even in complete darkness.

2. Will the Liveguard alarm trigger on my dog or cars driving past the street?

   Not if the deep learning classification is configured correctly. The cameras use on-camera deep learning to classify targets as human or vehicle before triggering the Liveguard strobe and audible alarm. Animals, foliage movement, and passing headlights are excluded from the trigger classification. This tuning should be confirmed and tested during commissioning rather than left on default motion detection settings.

3. How long will 4TB record across 4 cameras at 8MP?

   Recording duration depends on compression settings, frame rate, and scene complexity. With H.265+ compression enabled - which reduces bitrate substantially compared to H.264 - 4TB across 4 x 8MP cameras running continuous 24/7 recording will typically provide between 10 and 20 days of footage, depending on motion activity and bitrate configuration. Motion-triggered recording significantly extends that duration. H.265+ is the recommended compression setting for this kit to maximise storage efficiency.

4. Does this kit support two-way audio - can I speak through the cameras?

   No. The DS-2CD2387G2-SL cameras include a built-in microphone for audio monitoring and recording, but a built-in speaker is not confirmed on this model. The cameras capture audio from the installation area but cannot be used as a two-way intercom. If two-way audio communication is required, a dedicated video intercom or a camera model with a confirmed built-in speaker would be the appropriate product type.

5. Can I add more cameras later, or am I limited to 4?

   Yes, you can add up to 4 more cameras. The included 8-channel M Series NVR has 8 total channel capacity, and this kit uses 4. The remaining 4 channels can accept additional Hikvision-compatible IP cameras at any point without replacing the recorder or purchasing additional storage until the 4TB drive reaches capacity. Security Australia stocks compatible individual cameras and expansion options for this NVR series.

6. What cable is needed to connect the cameras to the NVR?

   Standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable. The cameras connect via PoE (Power over Ethernet), meaning a single cable run from each camera to the NVR carries both data and power - no separate power cabling is required at the camera end. Maximum recommended cable run for PoE is 100 metres per segment. For runs exceeding that distance, a PoE extender or midspan injector should be included in the design.

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