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- Page 1 Advanced security made easy DVR 2500 Firmware Update Guide How to download and install a new version of the fi rmware (operating software) for the DVR 2500 which supports remote access from mobile devices, such as an iPhone.
- Page 2 This process is permanent and irreversible. It will affect the performance and functionality of the DVR. Do NOT undertake this procedure unless instructed to by Swann technical support. Once this firmware update is installed, the DVR: • Will be accessible via iPhone.
- Page 3 Formatting your Flash Drive Formatting your Flash Drive First of all, the USB fl ash drive will have to be formatted to FAT32. First of all, the USB fl ash drive will have to be formatted to FAT32. Formatting will delete all data on the fl ash drive. If there is data on Formatting will delete all data on the fl ash drive.
- Page 4 Downloading the Update Once you’ve formatted the fl ash drive, it’s time to load a copy of the fi rmware for the DVR onto the fl ash drive. To do this: • Ensure that the fl ash drive is connected to your computer. •...
- Page 5 For other operating systems (such as Mac OSX or Linux): • Select the file named: “SWANN8-2K5_MOBUPGvXXX” (where XXX is the version number). • Save this archive file to your computer. • Unzip the contents of this archive. For most operating systems, this will involve selecting the file and a path to unzip to.
- Page 6 Preparing the Flash Drive Once you have copied or unzipped the necessary files to your flash drive: • Remove the flash drive from your computer. Remember to use the “Eject” or “Safely Remove Hardware” option, if available. • Insert the flash drive into the DVR. Use the lower USB port on the rear of the DVR (the upper USB port is for the USB mouse).
- Page 7 Completing the Update Finally, the firmware update process needs to be initialized within the DVR. • Open the Main Menu of the DVR, and select the SYSTEM menu. • Then, choose MAINTAIN. • Then, click SYSTEM UPDATE. If the DVR doesn’t respond within a few seconds, you may need to click it again.
- Page 8 To discover which version firmware you are now running, open the INFO screen, located in the SYSTEM menu.