Digital Watchdog VMAX A1 G4 DW-VA1G442T User Manual page 30

Language
Select the display language from the available options.
Version
View the DVR's current firmware version and update to a newer version via a USB memory
stick or an FTP server connection.
Do not click CANCEL during firmware upgrade. It may cause severe damage to
CAUTION
the system.
Settings may be changed to factory default. It is recommended to check the
settings and operating condition of the DVR after the firmware upgrade.
Upgrading system using USB memory stick:
1. Insert a USB drive with the firmware file formatted by FAT/FAT32 in any USB port of the
DVR (compatible with USB 2.0).
2. Select "USB" from the Method drop-down options and press the "Scan" button.
3. Once the system detects the USB drive, it will display the firmware file under "CURRENT
VER" and the "NEW VER".
4. Click START to begin the upgrade process.
Upgrading system using DW's Automatic Firmware Upgrade via FTP server:
1. Select FTP in the drop-down options under "Method".
2. Enter the FTP's address:
filled out automatically). Username: vmaxahd / password: vmaxahd.
NOTE The FTP server address is subject to change without prior notice.
3. Enter the CHECK TIME. The system will automatically check the FTP server for newer
firmware every day at a set hour.
4. Click OK to proceed with the automatic firmware upgrade. Once the firmware update is
completed, the system will reboot.
5. Click CHECK to allow the DVR to connect to the FTP server and check the latest Firmware
version. If new firmware is available, the DVR will ask you whether you want to upgrade it or
not.
6. Click OK to confirm and click START to start upgrading.
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and enter the username and password (these should be
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