Here's how to read Hikvision serial numbers

montecrypto

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There is confusion in forums regarding serial numbers and region codes. Here is now you read HIK serial numbers:

Example for a DVR: DS-7608NI-E2/8P0820160211AAWR123456789WCVU
(IP camera serials are similar)

Code:
DS-7608NI-E2/8P <- model name
08              <- input channels
20160211        <- production date YYYYMMDD
A               <- CPU freq (A, B, or C)
A               <- DSP freq (A, B, or C)
WR              <- Region code, see below
123456789       <- serial number
WCVU            <- features, see below


Region codes:
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CH <- China
TW <- Taiwan
JP <- Japan
EU <- Europe
NA <- USA
WR <- World/multilanguage
HK
BJ
SH
GZ
CD
AS
RR <- Other/unspecified

Feature codes:
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W <- Supports web
C <- Supports VT
V <- Supports VGA
L <- Supports LCD
U <- Supports USB

The region code controls features, not UI language. There is a separate code for language in bootparams (not in the serial #):

01 <- EN/Multi-language
02 <- Chinese, simplified
03 <- Chinese, traditional
 

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Useful info, many thanks.
These are the same Region codes as in the NVR serial numbers - created on the fly from the model code. As with most of the other attributes.
 

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The numbers on the box are not in this type of format. they are:
Model: DS-2CD2142FWD-IS 2.8mm
4MP/ 1/3"CMOS / 20(P)/20(N)fps @ 2688x1520
Color: 0.01Lux@F1.2/3D-DNR/WDR
TrueDay&Night/IRDistance: 30m/IP66
DC 12V,7W MAX / PoE(802.3af)
Serial no: 594199052

Material code: 300808568
Lot Number: 4500928789
SF Version: V5.3.8_151224
Date: 04/2016
3000068042/70
Made in China
IP Address: 192.168.1.64
Username:admin

Is there any way to tell the region from the label?
 

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$101.56 from eBay. Listing states: Bought new for house, ended up not using, still in box. Opened lid of box to show packaging has not been touched. Specs below. Free shipping.

  • Up to 4 megapixel high resolution (2688 × 1520) | Full HD1080p video | 2.8mm
  • Dual video streams | 120dB Wide Dynamic Range l 3D Digital Noise Reduction
  • 3-axis adjustment l Support H.264+ | Built-in Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, up to 128 GB
  • DC12V & PoE (power supply not included) l Up to 30m IR range l IP66 weather-proof protection
  • Unlimited Firmware Upgrade from Hikvision USA website
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Price from Amazon for both pieces was $131.00+tax. [/FONT]
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All the genuine supported NVR's (ie from Hikvision distributors) I've seen in Australia are region RR.
 

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Can I update RR with EU Firmware to make it Multilanguage?

It only has english at the moment
 

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Can I update RR with EU Firmware to make it Multilanguage?
I think it depends on what the actual internal region setting is on your NVR.
My 7816N-E2 NVRs are 'AARR' but have Chinese region set - so if I used the stock EU ML firmware I'd get the 15 beep bootloop about ' !!! You device is illegal !!! !! You bought in China !!'
EN menus were maintained by web GUI updates starting from the original 3.0.8 firmware which did not care about region, and an EN flag was maintained in the device configuration which was kept / translated by the updates.
But a 'reset to defaults' would clear the configuration and result in Chinese menus.
 

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The problem is, even if I try I dont have firmware to get back. The device is. DS-7732NI-E4/16P. It has english labels and text on the device itself.
 

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even if I try I dont have firmware to get back.
There is a big selection of firmware versions here for that model, from 3.0.5 to 3.4.80
http://www.hikvisioneurope.com/portal/index.php?dir=Product Firmware/Back-ends/Recorder/NVR/DS-7600NI-E1(E2) 7700NI-E4/

Your -NI NVR should be OK, the NI suffix is generally thought to be upgradeable. But you do need to be conscious of the risks in trying to get to ML.
Be aware though, that the web GUI update has a rollback prohibition from the 3.4.80 version.
 

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I mean I don't have a hacked firmware in case it goes to BEEP BEEP BEEP mode.

EDIT:

SUCCESS with hik euro Firmware
 
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Excellent!
Multi-language as well as no longer bricked?

So a couple (more) questions:
What version of firmware did you use from the Hikvision EU site?
What firmware did you use that caused the bootloop? US site, perhaps?
Might help others ...
 

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I mean I don't have a hacked firmware in case it goes to BEEP BEEP BEEP mode.

EDIT:

SUCCESS with hik euro Firmware
Hey what did you use with RR one eg ML OR EN updates?

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It depends on whether you want just English as the language choice, or Multiple Languages.
I'm surprised you needed to update a new NVR -what version came with it?
 

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It depends on whether you want just English as the language choice, or Multiple Languages.
I'm surprised you needed to update a new NVR -what version came with it?
it came with but my sn number came with CCRR
V3.4.92 build 170228

it is the newest Software by the looks it has Multiple Language one the model is DS-7616NI-I2 / 16P

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