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Instructions for camera update

1. Download the update for cameras

on the official website in the section "Update your dashcam"

2. Update Camera

  1. Insert a microSD card into the camera. To update, use a high-speed card (Class 10 and above) 8-32 GB.

    Important: To avoid dash cam and/or SD card malfunctions, do not insert or remove the SD card while the camera is operating.
  2. Connect the charger to the dash cam. To format the SD card, select "Format SD card" in the Menu mode and confirm the selection.

    Important: Before using the microSD card, format it inside the dash cam to avoid data errors.
  3. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card, and connect it to your computer using a card reader.

    Important: Do not use an Android smartphone/tablet as a card reader to connect to your computer and download firmware directly to the memory card from the smartphone/tablet menu.
  4. Download the firmware file "SD_CarDV.bin"* to your computer and copy it to the root directory of the memory card.

    Important: If you download the file again, it may be named "SD_CarDV(1).bin", "SD_CarDV(2).bin", etc. In this case, it must be renamed.
  5. Disconnect the SD card from the computer using safe hardware removal, and then remove it. Make sure the camera is connected to power and turned off. Insert the microSD card into the dash cam. Turn on the camera.
  6. Turn on the camera. The update will start. The screen will show "Read file", then "Write firmware", and then "Write completed". Wait for the update to finish.
    Note: For older models, nothing will appear on the screen, but if the camera is slightly rotated, a blinking blue light will be visible, first slowly, then quickly. After about one minute, the camera will restart, and the process is complete. Remove the card. If you do not see the blinking light, wait at least two minutes for the restart, otherwise the camera may malfunction!

    Important: Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the charger!
  7. Once the update is complete, the camera will turn off, and the "SD_CarDV.bin"* file will be automatically deleted from the microSD card.
  8. Turn on the camera. The update is complete.

* Depending on the device model, the update file may also be named: 'FW96650A.bin', 'FW96655A.bin', 'FW96658A.bin', or 'FW96660A.bin'.

DVR models with a built-in Wi-Fi module can be updated via the Navitel DVR Center application.

Before updating the device via Wi-Fi, make sure a working and correctly formatted memory card is installed in the device.

You can check the availability of new firmware for your DVR model in the DVR Player program (for Windows PC) version 1.4.2.1132 and higher. After connecting the dash cam to your computer, select "File" - "Check DVR update" in the program menu. If an update is available, you will be prompted to install it. Updates via DVR Player may not be available for all dash cam models.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Use a microSD card with the memory capacity and speed class specified in the device's user manual. Make sure to format the card via the dash cam menu or using the Navitel DVR Center application.

3. After the update, turn off the camera.

4. Connect the camera to the computer (Windows / macOS) using a USB cable.

Use the connector on the device. Extended functions are not available when using the connector on the cradle, and the device will only charge.

5. Once connected to a PC, the camera display will show a dialogue box for selecting a mode:

  • Mass Storage: the device is connected to the PC as a USB drive, files recorded on the microSD card will be available via PC Explorer. For convenient viewing and editing of recorded files, use Navitel DVR Player;
  • Webcam: the camera switches to webcam mode;
  • Recording: the camera goes into recording (REC) mode if it has a microSD card available.

6. If you select Webcam mode, the necessary drivers for its function will be installed on your PC upon first launch.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and do not unplug the camera during driver installation.

7. After installing the drivers, check that the camera is working correctly in Webcam mode.

Note:
If the automatic driver installation failed, update them as follows.

Windows
• During the upgrade, reconfirm that the computer is connected to the Internet.
Device Manager> Cameras tab> Right-click on the camera model> Properties> "Driver" tab> "Update Driver".

Mac Operating System:
• MacOS does not require driver updates for Webcam mode. If the device is not working properly, check the USB connection to the computer.