Hikvision 8MP Colorvu 3.0 Hybrid CCTV Kit: 4 x Liveguard Gen 3 Cameras + 8CH M Series NVR / NO HDD

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

Who This Is For

For property owners and installers who need full-colour night coverage combined with active deterrence across a 4-camera site - and want everything in a single confirmed-compatible package. The Hikvision 8MP ColorVu 3.0 Hybrid Kit pairs 4 Liveguard Gen 3 turret cameras with an 8-channel M Series Hybrid NVR, covering homes with large yard perimeters, small commercial premises, childcare centres requiring after-hours deterrence, and rental properties where a landlord wants a plug-in system that a tenant or local installer can hand over quickly. The Gen 3 Liveguard cameras add a strobe light and audible warning triggered by AI-classified human or vehicle detection, so the system is not just recording - it is actively responding. The hybrid NVR accepts both IP and analogue cameras, leaving room to add legacy cameras or expand with additional IP channels as the site grows. No HDD is included, so storage can be spec'd to the recording retention requirement.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers handling large property perimeters: 4 x 8MP turrets cover a full house perimeter from eaves and soffits, with Liveguard deterrence handling unlit driveways and rear yard approaches where standard cameras would only silently record.
• Small business owners wanting after-hours active deterrence: Retail yards, trade premises, and workshop compounds that have experienced repeated after-hours intrusion benefit from a system that responds at the point of detection rather than producing footage for review the following morning.
• Installers upgrading partially analogue sites: The hybrid NVR lets a mix of existing analogue cameras and the 4 new IP cameras record to a single recorder, making a staged upgrade practical without a full infrastructure replacement on day one.
• Childcare and early education facility managers: Full-colour night footage with AI-classified detection at entry points and outdoor play areas provides a higher evidentiary standard and supports after-hours perimeter monitoring without permanent floodlighting.
• Body corporate and strata managers: 4 cameras with active deterrence cover shared carparks, bin areas, and entry lobbies across a managed property, with the hybrid NVR providing room to integrate existing installed cameras already recorded to the building's system.

Honest Assessment

This kit handles two things well: full-colour night image quality and active deterrence triggered by AI classification. The Gen 3 ColorVu sensor and Liveguard strobe combination is a meaningful step beyond standard IR cameras - colour is retained in genuine darkness, and the deterrence response happens at detection rather than retrospectively. The hybrid NVR is genuinely useful on upgrade jobs where existing analogue cameras are staying on site. The no-HDD configuration also means storage is matched to the actual retention requirement rather than bundled with a drive that may not suit the site. What this kit will not do is cover large outdoor distances demanding long-range IR performance - a bullet camera system with extended IR would be more appropriate for that application. It also will not suit sites that need PTZ tracking across wide-area carparks or industrial yards. Security Australia stocks this kit as a confirmed-compatible package, so cameras and NVR are matched without requiring cross-compatibility checks.

Complete Package Contents

• 4 x Hikvision DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL - 8MP ColorVu 3.0 Liveguard Gen 3 Turret Camera with strobe light, built-in microphone, AcuSense AI detection, PoE
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI-HYBRID - 8-channel M Series Hybrid NVR, supports IP and analogue cameras, no HDD included

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need a confirmed-compatible 4-camera IP system with full-colour night vision and active strobe deterrence, installed at a residential or small commercial property where eave or soffit mounting suits a turret housing.
• Good match if: You are upgrading a partially analogue site - the hybrid NVR allows existing analogue cameras to continue recording alongside the 4 new 8MP IP cameras without replacing the full infrastructure on day one.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires long-range outdoor IR coverage across approaches of 50 metres or more - a bullet camera kit with extended IR range would be better suited to that application, and alternative kits are available on securityaustralia.com.au.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need full-colour night vision and AI-triggered active deterrence in a confirmed-compatible 4-camera kit, particularly where the hybrid NVR's ability to absorb existing analogue cameras has value on site.
• You may need a different model if: Long-range outdoor coverage is the priority - for approaches or perimeters exceeding 40-50 metres, a bullet camera kit with extended IR range is a more appropriate product type and is available on securityaustralia.com.au.
• Pairs well with: A surveillance-rated SATA hard drive (WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk series) sized to your retention requirement, and a PoE switch if running cameras beyond the NVR's direct PoE port capacity.

Common Questions

1. Does this kit include a hard drive?

   No. This kit is supplied without a hard drive. The DS-7608NI-HYBRID NVR accepts a standard SATA surveillance-rated hard drive purchased separately. This allows you to select a drive capacity matched to your actual retention requirement - at 8MP with 4 cameras, plan for approximately 2-4TB per week depending on whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered.

2. Will the Liveguard strobe trigger on every motion event?

   No. The strobe and audible warning on the DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL only trigger when the AcuSense AI engine classifies a detection as a human or vehicle. General motion - animals, moving foliage, passing headlights - does not activate the deterrence response. Detection zones and sensitivity thresholds are configured per camera in the NVR or camera interface.

3. Can I connect existing analogue cameras to this NVR?

   Yes. The DS-7608NI-HYBRID is a hybrid recorder, meaning it accepts both IP network cameras and analogue cameras on the same unit. If you have working analogue cameras already installed on site, they can continue recording to this NVR alongside the 4 new 8MP IP cameras, making a full rip-and-replace unnecessary.

4. Does this system work in complete darkness without external lighting?

   Yes. ColorVu 3.0 cameras use a large aperture lens combined with a built-in warm supplemental light to produce full-colour footage in near-zero ambient light conditions. Unlike IR cameras that produce monochrome images in darkness, these cameras retain colour detail - clothing colour, vehicle colour, and skin tone - throughout the night using their own illumination.

5. How many cameras can I add to this system later?

   Up to 4 additional cameras can be added. The 8-channel NVR comes with 4 cameras in this kit, leaving 4 channels available for expansion. Additional IP cameras connected via a PoE switch, or compatible analogue cameras, can be added to the remaining channels without replacing the recorder.

6. Does the camera record audio?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL includes a built-in microphone, and audio is recorded alongside video. Note that audio recording regulations vary by state in Australia - confirm applicable recording consent requirements with your installer or legal adviser before enabling audio recording in occupied spaces.

7. What app and remote viewing does this system support?

   This system is compatible with Hikvision's Hik-Connect mobile app and iVMS-4200 desktop client, both available at no charge. Remote live view, playback, and push notifications for Liveguard deterrence events are supported via Hik-Connect on iOS and Android. Available through Security Australia with full Hikvision warranty backing.

8. Will this camera work for a site with long driveway approaches of 60 metres or more?

   Not ideally. The Liveguard Gen 3 turret is designed for close-to-medium range coverage at residential and small commercial scales. For approaches of 60 metres or beyond, a bullet camera with dedicated long-range IR illumination is better suited to that application - the turret form factor and supplemental lighting are optimised for entry-point and yard coverage rather than extended linear approaches.

Cabling Considerations

• Cable Type: Cat5e minimum, Cat6 recommended for all camera runs. Use outdoor-rated cable for any external runs exposed to UV or moisture.
• Max Cable Run: 100 metres per camera from PoE source to camera. Runs exceeding 100 metres require a PoE extender or mid-span injector.
• PoE Notes: The DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL draws higher PoE power than a standard camera due to the Liveguard strobe and supplemental lighting. Confirm your NVR's per-port PoE budget and total PoE wattage before connecting all 4 cameras simultaneously - a PoE switch with adequate total wattage may be required for larger installations.
• Wiring Tips: Run a dedicated Cat6 cable to each camera position - do not daisy-chain. Label each cable at both ends before terminating. If routing through roof cavities or wall cavities in new builds, sleeve cables in conduit to protect against rodent damage and simplify future replacement.

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