Watchguard DV-1 guide, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION TO WATCHGUARD VIDEO DV-1 FIRMWARE UPDATES
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Most of the features of the WatchGuard DV-1 are based on the
software resident within your system (often called
firmware ). We are
committed to the continual testing and improvement of the DV-1
system firmware. Improvements and software updates for the DV-1
firmware are provided to your agency for the life of the product, when
available.
See Updating DV-1 Firmware on page 92 for further details.
The unit’s original versions are the DV-1A and the DV-1B. The DV-1A
and the DV-1B are mostly identical. The newer versions of the unit
are the DV-1C, DV-1D, and DV-1E. For version identification see the
serial number on the unit.
The DV-1C, DV-1D, and DV-1E provide the following additional
functionality to the DV-1A and DV-1B:

Combined power and I/O ports
– One locking connector
provides more current-carrying ability for the unit.

Audio/visual (A/V) port
– Used to transmit the analog audio and
video of the DV-1 to an external device (such as a television or
video server).

USB port
– For future expansion of the unit.

Basic function control panel (BFCP) port
–
For future
expansion to connect the unit to a Windows application running
on a laptop computer.

Faster DVD burning speeds

Ability to reduce the current consumption when the unit is off
(< 5 mA)

Faster Ethernet speed

Increased reliability due to manufacturing improvements and
environmental enhancements

Ability to mute cabin and wireless microphones independently
The DV-1D also has the following feature:

Redesigned DVD drive carriage
o
Reduced potential bladder damage
o
Improved response to vibration