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Please follow the steps to upgrade firmware:
1. Go to our web: http://www.astak.com/CM-818DVR4V.htm
2. Click the F/W Update.
3. Click save.
4. Save the file call: upgradeD to your computer first.
5. Plug-in the USB FLASH DRIVE or USB FLASH MEMORY STICK or USB PEN DRIVE to your computer USB port.
6. Copy that upgradeD file from your computer to the USB FLASH MOMORY device.
7. Pull out the USB FLASH DRIVE form your computer.
8. Power off ASTAK DVR system.
9. Plug-in this USB FLASH DRIVE into DVR front USB port.
10. Power on the DVR machine.
11. Use the DVR mouse and click on the [menu].
12. Click the [system set] button.
13. Make sure you see: 0H0B18 A1.2.18 (currently older version)
14. Go to: Firmware Upgrade and click on set button.
15. Click on the YES.
16. You will see: READY TO UPGRADE on screen.
17. Just wait for updating firmware......... (takes 2-3 minutes)
18. You will see: READY TO REBOOT.
19. The DVR will reboot.
20. When reboot to normal monitor view.
21. Push the stop button on DVR.
22. Push menu button on DVR.
23. Use DVR mouse click on system set.
24. Make sure you see: 0H0F04 A1.2.31 or higher.
25. Click the "o" button on top.
26. Click the HDD MANAGEMENT button.
27. Go to HDD format setup click on: SET.
28. Go to HDD format click on: SET.
29. Click on: YES.
30. When back to: HARD DISK MANAGEMENT SETUP. Click on the "o" button.
31. Exit menu.
All firmware update and setup step are done. Now you can click on record button to start record. You can check the data after 30/mins record times. Also make sure the date and times are correct.
 
Features
 
 

4 Channel MPEG4 DVR system with 250GB hard drive and 4 weatherproof night vision color cameras
 
With VGA out (connect to monitor) and Video out (connect to TV)
 
Triplex Mode: Live View/Record/Playback
 
With internet monitoring function
 
Manual/Alarm/ Schedule recording mode & recording speed option
 
Built-in USB port for data backup
 
User friendly interface
 
Efficient search by time & event list
 
Motion detection function
 
System includes 4 weatherproof night vision security color cameras ( with 12 IR LEDs, night vision range: 25 feet)
 
Four 100 feet video cables are included
 
Specifications
Mode
 Triplex (Live View/Record/Playback)
Compression Format MPEG-4
Video Input / Output
 BNC x 4 / BNC x 1, VGA x 1
Graphic OSD
 Yes
Display Resolution
 NTSC: 720 x 480 / PAL: 720 x 576
Display Rate
 NTSC: 120FPS / PAL: 100FPS
Audio Input / Output
 RCA x 1 / RCA x 1
Recording Rate
 NTSC: 120fps / PAL:100fps
Recording Resolution
 NTSC: 720x240 / PAL:720x288
Recording Mode Manual / Alarm / Schedule
Playback Search
 Search selection by Date, Time, Event list
I/O Port
 2x USB
Storage Media
 1 x 250 GB HDD
Backup Device
 USB
Ethernet Yes / MPEG-4 Compression
Web Interface
 IE Browser w/DDNS supported
Security
 Keylock and password (2 level) protection
Power Supply DC12V (3A)
Dimensions (W*H*D) 8.6”x1.7”x7.9” (DVR only)
 
Camera Specification
 
  Integrated Lens: 6mm
  Image Sensor: CMOS Sensor
  Resolution: 380 Horizontal TV lines
  Power Source: DC 8V
  Consumption Current: 300 mA (Max.)
  Operating Temperatures: -4°F to +122 °F
  Electronic Shutter: 1/50 – 1/10000 Second
  Min. Illumination: 1.0 LUX / F2.0 & 0 LUX (IR ON)
  12 Infrared LED’s
 
ASTAK Inc.
1911 Hartog Drive San Jose, CA 95131 Tel : (408) 453-1188 Fax : (408) 453-1388
E-Mail:sales@astak.com Web Site: http://www.astak.com