DX12 to DX-HD DVR
Upgrade Guide
© Seon Design Inc. | February 2013 | All rights reserved.
www.seon.com Part Number: 700-0191 R001
This guide provides procedures for upgrading the DX12
DVR to a DX-HD DVR, supporting the CHW high
definition camera.
Archive DX12 Harddrive Content
If there is DX12 video that needs to be kept, either archive
it or get a new hard drive for the DX-HD and store the
DX12 hard drive separately.
Tools and Equipment
Check that you have all the system components and inspect
for any scratches or damage before installing.
Required upgrade tools:
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display monitor
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USB mouse
Upgrade Kit Contents
The items for a typical upgrade package are shown as
follows:
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DX-HD USB Memory device containing firmware
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This upgrade guide
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Product Label
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HDD Handle Label
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Firmware Version Label
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Serial Number Label
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Production Identification Label
Installing Labels
Apply the provided labels to the DVR at the positions
shown in the following images:
Firmware Upgrade
The firmware version is displayed on the top right corner of
every menu. The firmware update must be obtained from
Seon Design.
To locally install a firmware update, use the provided
DX-HD USB memory device containing the DX-HD
firmware update.
To install the firmware update on the DX12 DVR:
1. Power up the DVR using the vehicle ignition.
2. Insert the provided DX-HD USB memory device with
the new firmware version into a USB port on the DVR.
3. Plug a monitor cable to the Video Out socket on the
front of the DVR.
4. Plug a USB mouse into a USB port on the DVR.
5. After the DVR has started, go to the System Settings
menu > Program Update and click Update.
CAUTION: DX12 Hard Drive Erased
After the firmware upgrade is completed, the harddrive
will be reformatted and all content recorded by the DX12
will be erased.
*700-0191*
Serial Number Label
Firmware Version Label
Product Label
Production
Identification Label
(underside of DVR)
HDD Handle Label
