Troubleshooting guide
Table Of Contents
- Maintenance Overview
- DVR Status Check and Camera Alignment – 5 Minute Test
- Adjusting the Date and Time
- Setting the Time and Date Manually
- Setting the Time and Date using GPS
- Changing Fan Filters
- Checking the DVR condition & mounting
- Connecting a Laptop to DVR via Ethernet Cable
- Connecting the DVR to the Computer
- Updating the DVR Firmware
- Reformatting Hard Drives
- Removing the Hard Drive
- Replacing the Hard Drive
- Cleaning the Dome or Wedge Camera Window
- Cleaning the DVR front cover and cable cover
- Troubleshooting Overview
Seon Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide R004 24
Updating the DVR Firmware
Tools/Equipment
Portable video monitor and connecting cable to DVR
– Digital Video Recorder (RCA connector)
USB memory device
USB trackball or mouse.
Procedure
NOTE: The firmware file is available from your SEON sales rep or a SEON service rep.
The USB device that the new firmware from SEON is going to be loaded onto must be blank.
No other files can be on the USB device.
1.
2. Turn the ignition on and wait for the DVR to boot up.
3. Insert the USB device into the Right USB port on the front of your MX or TL DVR.
4. Connect the monitor (video out yellow RCA) and trackball mouse (Left USB port) to the
front of your MX or TL DVR.
5. Access the Configuration menu by right clicking the mouse anywhere on the screen.