How To Upgrade System Firmware; Computer Access Setup - Amcrest AMDV5M8 Quick Start Manual

To select specific days/months or years, use the navigation arrows provided in the calendar. A file
list of recordings can also be shown by clicking on the File List icon (
Once clicked, a list of recordings will be shown based on the time the events were recorded.
To play a recording from the File List menu, double click on the file you want to view. The recording
will automatically begin to play in the interface.

How To Upgrade System Firmware

Keeping the firmware on your DVR up to date is an important part of overall system health. For
security purposes, it is highly recommended to upgrade the firmware on your device every time a
new firmware is available. To locate the most up to date firmware for your DVR please visit
https://amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe
Upgrading the firmware for your DVR can be done locally, using a USB flash drive, or via a web
browser using the web user interface. For more information on how to access the web user
interface please see section, "Computer Access Setup".
Upgrading the Firmware Locally
1. Insert a USB flash drive into your computer and go to
2. Locate the most up to date firmware for your device and download it to your computer. Save
the file to your USB flash drive.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your DVR.
4. On the DVR, go to Maintain and click on Manager.
5. Click on the Update.
6. Locate the firmware file that is on the USB flash drive and then click OK.
7. Allow the system to upgrade. The device may reset after the firmware update is complete.

Computer Access Setup

There are 2 ways to access your DVR from a computer, locally or remotely.
) located in the interface.
https://amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe
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