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CCTV/ NVR Firmware Upgrades

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TruVision Navigator 9.0 SP1 can be used to upgrade the firmware for Cameras and Recorders.

Note: The local computer must be connected to the internet to connect with the firmware server.

 

To select devices for firmware upgrade:

  1. Click the Firmware Updates button in the Getting Started window. The Updates Available dialog appears.

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  1. Select 'Download All Firmware' to download all firmware files. If this check box is not selected, only firmware files that have not already downloaded will download to the local computer.
    Click OK in the Updates Available dialog to proceed.
  2. The Firmware Download screen appears. Wait for the firmware files to download to the local computer.
  3. The Firmware Upgrade screen appears. In the Model list, click a device to select it or hold the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple devices.

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  1. Click Apply, and then click Yes to start the firmware upgrade process. The Credentials Required dialog box appears.
  2. Type the Username and Password for the device(s) (if necessary, select Use this credential for all devices), and then click OK to begin the firmware upgrade.
  3. Firmware upgrade progress appears in the Firmware Upgrade window. When upgrading is complete, the updated version information of the device(s) appears in the device list.

Manual Firmware Update

Follow these instructions only if the firmware update file has already been downloaded to the local computer. The files can be downloaded from the global Fire & Security website at www.firesecurityproducts.com.

 

To perform a manual firmware update:

  1. Select one or more devices for firmware update in the main Device Manager window.
  2. Click Device Manager Tools, and then click the Manual Firmware Update tool button. The Firmware Upgrade window appears.
  3. Click Browse to locate the firmware file, and then type in the username and password for the highlighted device in the Device List.
  4. Click Add to add the highlighted device to the Tasks Summary list or click Add All to add all the devices in the Device List to the Tasks Summary list.
  5. Click Apply, and then click Yes to start the firmware upgrade process.
  6. Firmware upgrade progress appears in the Firmware Upgrade window. When upgrading is complete, the updated version information of the device(s) appears in the device list.

 

Firmware Updates when IP Cameras are connected directly to the POE Ports of the NVR

Please note- Steps only apply to PRO Series NVRs such as; TVN 21 & TVN 22 series.

  1. From the NVR’s ‘Local Menu Toolbar’ (Not web interface), click Network Settings > More Settings > Bridge PoE Camera Network.
  2. Enable Bridge PoE Camera Network.
  3. From the menu toolbar, click Camera Management > IP Camera.
  4. Click the IP address of the desired camera to open access to it.
  5. Click Apply to save the settings and then click Back to return to live view.

After, this you can follow the steps mentioned above via TruVision Navigator to upgrade the firmware.

 

 

 

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