United States
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What is the Uniview NVR304 series?
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The Uniview NVR304 series is a compact network video recorder designed for small to medium surveillance deployments, supporting up to 8/16 channels, 4K resolution, PoE ports, H.265+ encoding and remote management.
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How many channels does the Uniview NVR304 series support?
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The NVR304 series supports either 8 or 16 IP camera channels, depending on the model, with independent PoE ports and automatic channel detection for plug-and-play setup.
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What is the maximum recording resolution on the NVR304 series?
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The Uniview NVR304 series supports up to 4K (3840×2160) recording on all channels, ensuring crystal-clear video for identification and forensic playback.
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Does the Uniview NVR304 series have built-in PoE?
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Yes. Each NVR304 model includes 8 or 16 PoE ports delivering up to 30W per port, enabling single-cable power and data transmission for IP cameras.
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What storage capacity does the Uniview NVR304 series offer?
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The NVR304 supports up to two SATA hard drives, each up to 10 TB, for a combined maximum of 20 TB local storage, with continuous overwrite and scheduled archival.
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Which hard drives are compatible with the Uniview NVR304 series?
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The Uniview NVR304 series is compatible with standard 3.5-inch surveillance-grade SATA HDDs up to 10 TB per bay; we recommend using drives from Western Digital Purple or Seagate SkyHawk.
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What video compression formats does the NVR304 support?
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The Uniview NVR304 series supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 codecs, optimizing bandwidth and storage while maintaining high image quality.
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Can I access the Uniview NVR304 series remotely?
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Yes. Remote access is available via EZView mobile app (iOS/Android) and EZStation client (Windows/Mac), enabling live view, playback, and configuration from anywhere.
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Is the Uniview NVR304 series ONVIF compliant?
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Yes. The NVR304 series is ONVIF Profile S compliant, ensuring interoperability with third-party IP cameras and VMS platforms for flexible system integration.
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How do I install the Uniview NVR304 series?
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Installation requires mounting on a rack or desktop, connecting PoE cameras, network uplink, SATA HDDs, and power. The built-in wizard simplifies IP camera discovery and configuration.
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What backup options are available on the Uniview NVR304 series?
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You can back up via USB port to external HDD/flash drive, schedule FTP uploads, or use EZStation software for centralized backup and export in AVI, MP4 or proprietary formats.
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Does the Uniview NVR304 series support RAID?
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No. The NVR304 series does not offer hardware RAID; instead, it uses continuous overwrite and scheduled deletion to manage storage. For RAID, consider Uniview’s higher-end models.
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What is the power consumption of the Uniview NVR304 series?
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Typical power consumption is 15 W (without HDDs) plus up to 30 W per PoE port under full load. Total consumption depends on connected camera load.
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How do I configure motion detection on the Uniview NVR304 series?
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Navigate to Event > Basic Event > Motion Detection in the NVR web UI or client software. Define detection area, sensitivity, schedule and link to recording or alarm outputs.
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What warranty does the Uniview NVR304 series include?
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The Uniview NVR304 series comes with a standard two-year manufacturer’s warranty covering hardware defects, with optional extended support plans available.
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Which operating systems support the Uniview NVR304 client software?
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Uniview EZStation client software is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 and macOS 10.12+, while the web UI supports Chrome, Firefox and Edge browsers.
