Auto Upgrade - Night Owl VDP2 Series User Manual

Auto Upgrade

From this menu you can check for firmware updates and perform an Online Upgrade (if your
DVR is networked) or a Local Upgrade via USB (if you are not connected to the Internet). Firm-
ware updates ensure your system stays healthy and that you are receiving the latest and greatest
benefits and features for your product.
Upgrade from USB: Upgrade the DVR firmware from a USB flash drive. To upgrade DVR firmware,
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insert a USB flash drive containing the DVR upgrade file into the USB port on the back of your DVR.
Then select the correct file from the "Upgrade File" drop-down menu and select "Upgrade."
Auto Upgrade: Enable or Disable the auto upgrade feature. Firmware updates are detected
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automatically when this feature is enabled. The default selection for the auto upgrade feature is
"Enable."
Check for Updates: Click on the "Check" button to manually check for updated firmware versions. If
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an upgrade is detected, click "OK" on the pop-up window to download and install the new version.
Camera Upgrade: To upgrade camera firmware, insert a USB flash drive containing the camera
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upgrade file into a USB port on the back of the DVR. Select the correct file from the "Upgrade File"
drop-down menu and select "Upgrade."
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