Chapter
8
How to Upgrade Firmware on the DVR?
This chapter will try to give you a detailed instruction on how to upgrade the DVR. This will be a helpful in completing the upgrading process.
¾Please go to ftp://64.210.7.210 and go to DVR Firmware upgrade folder. Then click on the folder that represents you’re the model number of your DVR.
¾Copy the .HEX to CF card using the Compact Flash reader that came with your DVR (from a computer).
¾Please Note: Lexar Compact Flash Cards are not compatible with our digital recorders. General suggests using Sandisk or Kingston Compact Flash Cards.
¾Insert the Sandisk or Kingston Compact Flash Cards into the Compact Flash card slot on the front panel of the DVR. When inserting the Compact Flash card, make sure the direction of insertion is correct.
¾If you are in Record mode hit the stop button to stop recording.
¾If the menu pops up when you press the stop button. This usually means you have either the DVR is in Timer record or Motion record. Log into the DVR menu by pressing the Menu button. Go to Either Timer Setting Menu or Motion Record Setting menu and turn them off.
¾Once you have stopped any type of recording on the DVR you are ready to upgrade.
¾Press the menu button and use the Jog Dial to go to System menu (See page 39).
¾Using the enter button to navigate in the menu. Highlight System Upgrade turn NO to YES (use jog wheel to select).
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