Upgrading Camera Firmware (Advanced) - FLIR M6100 Series Instruction Manual

14 Using the Main Menu
2. For each channel, select the appropriate cable type option.
NOTE
It is recommended to select Auto, the default for MPX cameras. When Auto is selected, the system
automatically selects the camera format. Choose another analog cable type only if you are having
picture quality issues. Select IP to replace an analog channel with an IP camera channel, see 21
Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN), page 163 for more information about using IP
cameras with the system.
3. Click OK to save changes. The system will restart.

14.1.9 Upgrading Camera Firmware (Advanced)

To manually upgrade camera firmware:
Manually upgrade IP camera firmware with a .bin firmware file saved to a USB flash drive
(not included). Typically, performing a manual camera firmware upgrade will not be neces-
sary unless directed to do so by technical support.
Prerequisites:
• Enable and connect at least one IP camera, see 21 Connecting Cameras to the Local
Area Network (LAN), page 163 for information about connecting IP cameras.
• Connect a USB flash drive with a compatible .bin camera firmware file saved to it to one
of the DVR's USB ports.
NOTE
Make sure the firmware file you are using is compatible with your IP camera model.
1. From the Main Menu, click
NOTE
IPC Upgrade is only available if at least one IP camera channel is enabled. See 14.1.8 Selecting Ca-
ble Type, page 45.
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and select IPC Upgrade.
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