How to confirm a recorders firmware code:
Login to the recorder and navigate to "Settings > System > Information", next to "about this machine" click "View". The firmware code is shown in the firmware version number as highlighted here:
| DVR Model | Firmware Code | Version/Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
VIPER-4K2-AI-16 VIPER-4K-AI-16 VIPER-5MPL2-AI-8-32 |
D1E |
1.4.3 |
Release 81919 |
|
VIPER-5MPL2-AI-8 VIPER-4K2-AI-4 |
D1G |
1.4.3 |
Release 81919 |
| VIPER-5MPL2-AI-4 | D1F |
1.4.5 |
Release 85444 |
|
VIPER-5MPL-AI2-16 VIPER-5MPL2-AI-16 VIPER-4K2-AI-8 VIPER-4K-AI-8 |
D0E |
1.4.5 |
Release 85444 |
| VIPER-4K2-32 | D2E |
1.4.3 |
Release 81919 |
|
VIPER-5MPL2-32 VIPER-5MPL-8-32 VIPER-4K2-16 |
D28 |
1.3.8 |
Release 75871: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
|
VIPER-5MPL2-8 VIPER-4K2-4 |
D0D |
1.3.8 |
Release 72144: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
|
VIPER-4K2-8 VIPER-5MPL2-16 |
D0B |
1.3.8 |
Release 79343: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
| VIPER-5MPL2-4 | D0C |
1.3.8 |
Release 68815: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
| VIPER-5MPLITE-4 | D1C |
1.3.8 |
Release 62975: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
| VIPER-5MPLITE-8 | D1D |
1.3.8 |
Release 72144: Support for TVI 16:9 Cameras |
| VIPER-4K-8 | D14 |
1.3.8 |
Final Release 52255: End of Support |
|
VIPER-5MPL-8 VIPER-4K-4 |
D03 |
1.3.8 |
Final Release 52255: End of Support |
|
VIPER-5MPL-32 VIPER-4K-16 |
D44 |
1.3.8 |
Final Release 64730: End of Support |
| VIPER-4K-32 | D05 |
1.3.8 |
Final Release 55594: End of Support |
|
VIPER-1080-4 VIPER-1080-8 |
D00 |
1.3.8 |
Final Release 47995: End of Support |
| VIPER-4K2-32 | D2E |
1.4.3 |
Release 81919 |
To update via USB:
1. Download the Firmware
2. Transfer the firmware file to a USB drive formatted as FAT32
3. Connect the USB drive to a front or back USB port of the recorder
4. Reboot the recorder
5. The Firmware upgrade will begin automatically, do not power off or unplug the system during the upgrade process
Update via PC/Laptop: