PD-1900 Hybrid DVR Firmware Version 1.9.8

Release Date 05/14/2021

How do I know which model I have?

  • The model number on the top of unit is PD-1900
  • The serial number on the bottom of the unit contains xxxxH6HDxxx
Hybrid DVR
What's New
New
  • Added on-screen display for motion triggers
  • Added 12V Output support (5-Trigger models only) to allow activation by motion, triggers, and excess idling
  • Added button on "System Info" webpage to clear log entries
  • Added button on "System Info" webpage to export full system configuration
  • Added support for PVHD Sync software, including user login features
  • Added login security to web interface
  • Added "Alarm Recording" option for Event Marker Button to allow it to work like a trigger
  • Added support for 1TB SD cards and 4TB SSD/HDD
  • Added Remote Device Activation to Event Marker Button (fixed to 60s of broadcasting) to activate other devices such as BODYCAM's
Changed
  • Improved functionality of viewing files through the web
  • Improved idling alarm behavior
  • Improved 4G connectivity
  • Improved Date/Time page to allow simplified setup without GPS signal
Fixed
  • Resolved issue related to time zone configuration
  • Resolved issue where some settings do not reset with SP firmware update or factory reset
  • Resolved issue on "Triggers" web page where remote activation checkboxes are mismatched
  • Resolved issue where DVR power restarts during shutdown when a Wireless Microphone is configured to trigger recording
  • Resolved inaccurate Wi-Fi signal strength displayed in web interface
Update Instructions

Automated: Over the Air (OTA) via internet connection

  1. When the DVR powers on it will connect to the internet.
  2. Once connected, the DVR will report the serial number and current firmware version to the firmware site
  3. If a new version is available, the version information and download link will be sent to the DVR
  4. After the firmware downloads, the DVR will automatically update the next time the DVR boots up


Manual Update Methods


Method 1: through web interface

  1. Download the firmware from the link at the top of the page to your device
  2. Connect your device to the DVR unit’s Wi-Fi or LAN port

Method 2: through a SD card (preferred)

  1. Plug a SD card into the proper card slot on your PC
  2. Create a new folder named auto_upgrade in the root directory of the SD card
  3. Download the firmware from the link at the top of the page to the "auto_upgrade" folder on the SD card
  4. Insert the SD card into the DVR and power on the DVR. The DVR will boot and being applying the update. It will beep twice to indicate the start of the firmware update, then beep once a few min later signaling the end of the firmware update. Do not power off the DVR until the single beep is heard. The DVR will reboot on its own once the firmware update has been installed.


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