Table C. DX4500/DX4600 Update Paths

Version

DX4500/DX4600 Description

Update Files

 

 

 

1.2

Version 1.2 hardware cannot be updated to support Pelco C (Coaxitron) protocol.

• Version 1.3 kernel

 

Pelco D and Pelco P protocols must be used to operate PTZ cameras.

• Version 1.3 firmware

 

 

 

Units that were installed or shipped prior to the version 1.3 release are configured

Refer to Updating the Firmware and

 

with version 1.2 firmware, kernel, and hardware. You must install the following

 

Kernel.

 

updates:

 

 

 

Version 1.3 firmware: Includes new features except KBD300A support.

 

 

Version 1.3 kernel: Supports the optional KBD300A keyboard.

 

 

 

 

V1.3

Version 1.2 hardware cannot be updated to support Pelco C (Coaxitron) protocol.

• Version 1.3 kernel

 

Pelco D and Pelco P protocols must be used to operate PTZ cameras.

 

 

 

Refer to Updating the Firmware and

 

Units that shipped after the version 1.3 software release are configured with the

Kernel.

 

version 1.3 firmware and kernel on version 1.2 hardware. You must install the

 

 

following updates:

 

 

Version 1.3 firmware: Installed at the factory (includes new features except

 

 

KBD300A support).

 

 

Version 1.3 kernel: A required field update. Supports the optional KBD300A

 

 

keyboard.

 

 

 

 

A1.3

Version 1.3 hardware supports the Pelco C (Coaxitron) protocol to operate PTZ

Updates not required

 

cameras over coaxial cable. It also supports Pelco D and Pelco P protocols.

 

 

DX4500/DX4600 version 1.3 DVRs are factory-configured with the following

 

 

software:

 

 

Version 1.3 firmware: Installed at the factory.

 

 

Version 1.3 kernel: Installed at the factory.

 

 

 

 

Downloading Software Updates

1.Go to http://www.pelco.com/software/downloads/dvr/ and locate the information in the “DX4500 and DX4600 Series” section of the page.

2.Download the update software and copy it to the root directory of an empty USB drive.

Updating the Firmware and Kernel

1.Log on to the DVR at the administrator level. The DVR application window and toolbar appear.

2.Insert the USB device.

3.Click the Setup icon . By default, the Camera menu is selected.

4.Click the System menu.

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