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Updating the System Software
The following procedure describes how to update the EDVR system software (firmware). When system software
updates become available, your account manager will inform you or you will be notified to go to the American
Dynamics Web site.
Be sure to read all of the instructions before you begin this process.
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Caution
Do not interrupt the system software update process as this could damage the EDVR.
Before carrying out the following procedure, verify that the SD card is not damaged and that the system
software update file is intact and in the proper folder.
Creating the System Software Update SD Card using a Personal Computer
1.
Insert the SD card into the proper drive or adapter on a Windows computer. Note: Be sure to properly insert
the SD card and format it (if it is not already formatted), and ensure there are no other files or folders on it.
2.
Create a folder (directory) named DVRVIDEO on the SD card.
3.
Copy the file UPDATE.BIN to the DVRVIDEO folder.
4.
Use a Windows file manager tool to verify the folder and file are accessible on the SD card. Then remove the
SD card.
Updating the EDVR
5.
If the EDVR is on, turn it off.
6.
Insert the SD card into the SD slot on the front panel. Refer to the label around the SD card slot to properly
insert the SD card. (The SD card has a "notch" on one end; and the label side of the SD card should be on
the same side as the SD card slot label on the front panel.)
7.
Using a tool such as the point of a ballpoint pen, press and hold the power (restart) switch for at least 3
seconds. The power switch is labeled "28" in the following figure.
Keep pressing the power switch until the EDVR sounds a note and displays the message "Load Program..."
8.
The beep and the message indicate that the system software update process is taking place. This process
takes several minutes to complete.
When the device displays the message "Please Power Off Restart", restart the unit by turning off the EDVR,
9.
remove the SD card, and then turn on the EDVR. The system software update process is complete.
Note
If you have followed steps 1 through 9, and the unit is still unable to turn on, verify that the SD card you
are using is not damaged and that the system software update file is intact and in the proper folder. Then
repeat steps 1 through 9.
Appendix B: System Software Update
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