SEON DX12 Upgrade Manual

DX12 to DX-HD DVR
Upgrade Guide
*700-0191*
© Seon Design Inc. | February 2013 | All rights reserved.
www.seon.com Part Number: 700-0191 R001
This guide provides procedures for upgrading the DX12
DVR to a DX-HD DVR, supporting the CHW high
definition camera.
Archive DX12 Harddrive Content
CAUTION: DX12 Hard Drive Erased
After the firmware upgrade is completed, the harddrive
will be reformatted and all content recorded by the DX12
will be erased.
If there is DX12 video that needs to be kept, either archive
it or get a new hard drive for the DX-HD and store the
DX12 hard drive separately.
Tools and Equipment
Check that you have all the system components and inspect
for any scratches or damage before installing.
Required upgrade tools:
• display monitor
• USB mouse
Upgrade Kit Contents
The items for a typical upgrade package are shown as
follows:
• DX-HD USB Memory device containing firmware
• This upgrade guide
• Product Label
• HDD Handle Label
• Firmware Version Label
• Serial Number Label
•
• Production Identification Label
Installing Labels
Apply the provided labels to the DVR at the positions
shown in the following images:
HDD Handle Label
Product Label
Serial Number Label
Firmware Version Label
Identification Label
(underside of DVR)
Firmware Upgrade
The firmware version is displayed on the top right corner of
every menu. The firmware update must be obtained from
Seon Design.
To locally install a firmware update, use the provided
DX-HD USB memory device containing the DX-HD
firmware update.
To install the firmware update on the DX12 DVR:
1. Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.
2. Insert the provided DX-HD USB memory device with
the new firmware version into a USB port on the DVR.
3. Plug a monitor cable to the Video Out socket on the
front of the DVR.
4. Plug a USB mouse into a USB port on the DVR.
5. After the DVR has started, go to the System Settings
menu > Program Update and click Update.
Production