HYBRID DVR FOR UP TO EIGHT COAX AND FOUR IP CAMERAS
ACTi YVR-121 12-Channel Hybrid DVR
Keep up to eight compatible coax cameras and add up to four IP views. Review eight channels together to follow activity across entrances, service areas and other parts of the site.
✓One YVR-121 hybrid DVR
✓USB mouse and power adapter included · Hard drive sold separately
Choose the YVR-121 for a larger hybrid layout. Count the BNC inputs and IP channels separately, then plan recording bitrate and drive capacity around the cameras you want to record together.
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 cameras 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.
ACTi Z53 5MP LightGuard Outdoor PoE Turret Camera. Sold separately.
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.
Recording budget: keep the sum of simultaneous recording streams within 32 Mbps. For example, eight streams at 2 Mbps and four at 3 Mbps total 28 Mbps.
Verify one coax channel and one IP channel before adding the rest
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.
Record a short test clip and check playback before connecting the rest of your cameras.
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.
Match numbers 1–7 to the connections listed above: camera inputs, audio, monitor outputs, Ethernet, USB and recorder power.
Choose one SATA drive 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.
YVR-121 specifications
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Camera modes, recording capacity and connections for the YVR-121.
Modes
Up to 8 analog + 4 IP; up to 8 IP devices when no analog cameras are connected
Analog inputs
8 BNC; TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS
Compression
H.265 and H.264
TVI / AHD frame rates
5 MP at 12 fps; 4 MP at 15 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 fps
CVI frame rates
1080p and 720p at up to 30 fps
Recording / outgoing throughput
32 Mbps maximum recording; 64 Mbps maximum outgoing
Playback
8-channel synchronized playback
Installed storage
None; no HDD included
Drive compatibility
1 SATA bay; compatible 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive; up to 20 TB for one disk
Network
1 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T port; no integrated PoE camera ports
Windows web client with a compatible browser plug-in for the recorder firmware
Events
Motion, 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 SATA bay ships empty. Install a compatible drive you own or choose the WD Purple 4 TB option, sold separately.
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. Camera sold separately.
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 2-Year ClearVero™ Product Warranty covers eligible defects under normal use. Email info@clearvero.com with your order and serial number.
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 setup
ACTi YVR-120
ACTi YVR-121
Hybrid mode
4 analog + 2 IP cameras
8 analog + 4 IP cameras
IP-only mode
Up to 6 IP cameras, analog unused
Up to 8 IP cameras, analog unused
Recording bandwidth
16 Mbps total
32 Mbps total
Recorder only
$344.00 USD
$448.00 USD
Each optional Z53 or 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 a drive for local recording and cameras for the views you need. Each item is sold separately.
Choose the Z53 for a wide, fixed 110° view with 5MP detail. Choose the Z812 to adjust framing with 4.3x optical zoom at 2MP. You can mix both models and set each camera quantity separately; keep the total within the recorder’s IP channel and bandwidth limits.
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.
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Selected configuration value: $448.00 USD. Items already in your cart are retained; review the cart total before checkout.
