ACTi YVR-121 hybrid DVR, exact-model front view

ANALOG + IP RECORDING

ACTi YVR-121 12-Channel Hybrid DVR

Keep up to eight compatible coax cameras and add up to four IP cameras without replacing your existing coax runs. Play back eight channels together to follow activity from one camera to the next.

  • One YVR-121 hybrid DVR
  • USB mouse and power adapter included · Hard drive sold separately
$435.00 USD $544.00 USD

SKU: YVR-121

Use your own compatible cameras and SATA drive, or choose the optional Z812 camera and WD Purple 4TB drive below. Each is sold separately.

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AT A GLANCE

Product Overview

Keep the camera at your entrance on coax and add an IP camera for a new view. Both record to the same drive, and synchronized playback lets you see what happened across up to eight cameras at once.

  • Keep your coax cameras

    Eight BNC inputs support TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS cameras. Match each camera’s output to the format and frame rates in the specifications below.

  • Add network cameras

    Use up to eight analog cameras plus four IP cameras together. For an all-IP installation, connect up to eight IP cameras with the analog inputs unused.

  • Choose your recording storage

    One SATA bay fits a compatible 2.5- or 3.5-inch drive up to 20 TB. Use your own drive or add the optional WD Purple 4TB; the recorder ships without a drive installed.

  • Set recording quality by camera

    Share 32 Mbps of recording bandwidth across your cameras. Give more bitrate to views where detail matters most.

  • Review eight views together

    Connect your monitor by HDMI or VGA for up to 1080p output. Play back the same moment on up to eight channels.

  • Power your cameras

    The included adapter powers the DVR. Use a suitable camera power supply or an external PoE switch or injector for compatible IP cameras.

What’s included and what’s sold separately

See the same event across a larger camera system

The ACTi YVR-121 lets you keep up to eight compatible analog cameras and add up to four IP cameras on the same recorder. For an all-IP installation, use up to eight IP cameras with the analog inputs unused. Channel licenses for both layouts are included.

Review eight camera views together

Play back up to eight recorded channels in sync on an HDMI or VGA monitor. Follow a delivery from the entrance to the loading area without having to match timestamps across separate clips. The recorder supports H.264 and H.265, with 32 Mbps of total recording bandwidth.

What’s included

One YVR-121 recorder, a USB mouse and the recorder’s power adapter. The recorder ships with one empty SATA bay. For local recording, install a compatible 2.5- or 3.5-inch drive up to 20 TB. Supply a monitor and display cable for local viewing and power your cameras separately.

Optional camera and storage — sold separately

  • WD Purple WD43PURZ 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive — Sold separately. Install this 3.5-inch SATA drive in the recorder to store footage locally, or use a compatible drive you already own.
  • ACTi Z812 2MP Outdoor PoE Dome Camera, 4.3x Zoom — Sold separately. Add a fixed outdoor view on one IP channel. Set the optical zoom at installation to frame a doorway or approach; connect the camera over Ethernet and power it with an external PoE source or a suitable 12V DC supply.

Choose your optional camera and storage.

Connect the cameras you already use

Coax and IP together: connect up to eight compatible analog cameras to the BNC inputs and add up to four IP cameras over Ethernet. For an all-IP setup, use up to eight IP cameras with the analog inputs unused. Channel licenses for both modes are included.

Matching your cameras: use TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS for analog video. For IP video, use a compatible ONVIF Profile S camera and an H.264 or H.265 stream. Audio, events and camera controls depend on the camera model and firmware.

Set up local recording and viewing

  • Storage: disconnect power, then install one compatible SATA drive. You can use your own drive or the optional WD Purple 4TB.
  • Cameras: connect analog cameras over coax and IP cameras through your network. Supply camera power separately; use an external PoE switch or injector for compatible PoE cameras.
  • Local viewing: connect your own HDMI or VGA monitor and display cable. Use the included USB mouse to set a recording schedule and play back a clip.
  • Indoor placement: allow room around the 260 × 47 × 226 mm enclosure for cables and airflow. The operating range is 14°F–131°F with 10–90% non-condensing humidity.
  • Remote viewing: use a Windows PC with the compatible browser plug-in for your recorder firmware. Use a strong password and restrict network access.

Follow the supplied safety instructions and disconnect power before working on drives or connections. Installation labor is separate.

Find the right port

Use the rear-panel numbers to connect your equipment: 1 — eight BNC camera inputs; 2 — RCA audio in/out; 3 — VGA monitor; 4 — HDMI monitor; 5 — 10/100 Ethernet; 6 — two USB 2.0 ports; 7 — 12 V DC recorder power.

Ethernet carries network data; camera power comes from a separate source. For two-way audio, connect suitable external line-level equipment to the RCA ports.

ACTi YVR-121 rear connections: eight BNC inputs, RCA audio, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, two USB ports and DC 12 V power
Match numbers 1–7 to the connections listed above: camera inputs, audio, monitor outputs, Ethernet, USB and recorder power.

Choose storage for the video history you need

Use one compatible 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA drive, up to 20 TB. The optional WD Purple WD43PURZ 4TB fits the recorder’s single bay. Install the drive before recording to disk.

For a longer recording history, choose a larger compatible drive or record on a schedule. Camera count, bitrate and recording hours determine how quickly storage fills. For multiple recorders, select one new drive for each unit that needs it.

Recorder warranty and returns

The recorder carries a two-year limited hardware warranty. You can request an eligible return within 30 calendar days of delivery.

Warranty details and how to request a return

Two-year hardware warranty: the original purchaser is covered for recorder defects in materials or workmanship under normal use. Keep your proof of purchase from an authorized seller. For registered units, coverage starts on the manufacturer’s shipping invoice date; for unregistered units, it starts on the authorized distributor’s purchase date as shown on its shipping invoice.

Start a claim: email info@clearvero.com with your order number, checkout email, serial number and a description of the issue. We’ll help coordinate authorization and shipping instructions. The manufacturer may repair or replace the unit using new or refurbished parts; coverage continues for the original term or 90 days after repair or replacement, whichever is longer.

Repair terms: the $80 examination fee is waived for a confirmed in-warranty defect. Incorrect or incomplete claim information may incur a processing charge. For later warranty repairs, you pay shipping to the service facility; the manufacturer pays ground shipping back. The manufacturer’s separate dead-on-arrival procedure runs 30 days from purchase. Exclusions include misuse, unauthorized repairs or modifications, power disturbances, use outside operating limits, altered serial numbers, cosmetic damage and shipping damage.

ClearVero returns: request an eligible return within 30 calendar days of delivery. Email info@clearvero.com with your order number and reason, and wait for authorization and the return address. For a change of mind, return the recorder complete, in resalable condition with its original packaging and accessories; remove accounts and personal data. You pay return shipping. For a verified damaged, defective, incorrect or incomplete delivery, ClearVero covers reasonable, approved return shipping.

YVR-121 specifications

Camera modes, recording capacity and connections for the YVR-121.
ModesUp to 8 analog + 4 IP; up to 8 IP devices when no analog cameras are connected
Analog inputs8 BNC; TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS
CompressionH.265 and H.264
TVI / AHD frame rates5 MP at 12 fps; 4 MP at 15 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 fps
CVI frame rates1080p and 720p at up to 30 fps
Recording / outgoing throughput32 Mbps maximum recording; 64 Mbps maximum outgoing
Playback8-channel synchronized playback
Installed storageNone; no HDD included
Drive compatibility1 SATA bay; compatible 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive; up to 20 TB for one disk
Network1 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T port; no integrated PoE camera ports
Local display outputs1 HDMI and 1 VGA; up to 1920 × 1080
USB2 USB 2.0 ports
AudioTwo-way line-in/line-out; RCA input/output; G.711 u-law
IP integrationONVIF Profile S for compatible IP video; audio, events and controls vary by camera and firmware
PowerDC 12 V; 40 W power supply; power adapter included
Included accessoriesUSB mouse and power adapter
Size / weight260 × 47 × 226 mm (W × H × D); 1,100 g
EnvironmentIndoor; 14°F–131°F (-10°C–55°C); 10–90% RH, non-condensing; fanless
Remote accessWindows web client with a compatible browser plug-in for the recorder firmware
EventsMotion, IP conflict, network loss and storage alerts; sound, email and pop-up responses depend on the device and configuration

YVR-121 questions, answered

Is a hard drive included?

The YVR-121 ships with an empty SATA bay. Install a compatible drive you own or add the separately sold WD Purple 4TB.

How many cameras can I connect?

Connect up to eight analog cameras and four IP cameras together, or up to eight IP cameras in IP-only mode.

How do I power PoE cameras?

Connect them to an external PoE switch or injector. The DVR’s Ethernet port carries data; its power adapter supplies the recorder.

Which IP cameras can I use?

Use compatible ONVIF Profile S cameras that stream H.264 or H.265. Audio, events and camera controls depend on the camera model and firmware.

How do I connect the optional Z812 outdoor camera?

Connect it to your network and use one IP channel on the YVR-121. Power the camera with an external PoE switch, injector or a suitable 12V DC supply.

How can I view my cameras?

Connect an HDMI or VGA monitor for local viewing. For remote access, use a Windows PC with a compatible browser plug-in.

How much video can I keep?

Recording time depends on camera bitrates, recording hours and drive capacity. The single SATA bay supports one compatible drive up to 20 TB.

Do I need a subscription to record locally?

No. Channel licenses for the supported camera modes are included; local recording uses an installed SATA drive.

What comes in the box?

One YVR-121 recorder, a USB mouse and the recorder’s power adapter. The camera, drive, monitor and installation cables are sold separately.

What does the recorder warranty cover?

The two-year limited hardware warranty covers recorder defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Email info@clearvero.com with your order and serial number to start a claim.

When will my recorder arrive?

Eligible U.S. orders ship free by standard shipping. Allow 1–3 business days for processing, then an estimated delivery window of up to 7 business days.

How do I request a return?

Email info@clearvero.com within 30 calendar days of delivery and wait for authorization before shipping. For a change-of-mind return, you pay return shipping.

Choose the recorder that fits your cameras

Choose hybrid mode to keep your coax cameras and add IP video, or use IP-only mode for a network camera system. Each recorder has one SATA bay for a separately installed drive.

Hybrid and IP-only camera modes are alternatives. Recording settings must fit the total bandwidth budget.
Your setupACTi YVR-120ACTi YVR-121
Hybrid mode4 analog + 2 IP cameras8 analog + 4 IP cameras
IP-only modeUp to 6 IP cameras, analog unusedUp to 8 IP cameras, analog unused
Recording bandwidth16 Mbps total32 Mbps total
Recorder only$344.00 USD$435.00 USD

The optional Z812 camera uses one IP channel in either layout. Supply camera power separately and allocate its stream within the recorder’s total bandwidth.

Optional camera and storage

Complete your recording setup

Choose the drive for local recording, the camera for a new outdoor view, or both. Each item is sold separately.

WD Purple WD43PURZ 4TB internal SATA surveillance hard drive, label view

Optional recording storage

WD Purple WD43PURZ 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive

$299.00 USD

Store recordings locally for playback. Install this 3.5-inch SATA drive in the recorder’s single bay, or use your own compatible drive.

Sold separately.

Available

ACTi Z812 white outdoor dome camera with its original ACTi branding and integrated zoom lens

Optional IP camera

ACTi Z812 2MP Outdoor PoE Dome Camera, 4.3x Zoom

$636.00 USD

Frame a doorway or driveway with 4.3x optical zoom at installation. The camera uses one IP channel on this recorder.

Connect it over Ethernet and supply IEEE 802.3af PoE or 12V DC separately. Video uses a compatible ONVIF stream; audio and events depend on firmware and settings.

Sold separately.

Available

Selected configuration value: $435.00 USD. Items already in your cart are retained; review the cart total before checkout.

Bring your coax and IP cameras together

Choose the recorder on its own, or add the Z812 for an outdoor view and the WD Purple 4TB for local storage. Each option can be selected separately.

ACTi YVR-121 12-Channel Hybrid DVR

$435.00 USD
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