Once you have downloaded the correct firmware file and extracted the digicap.dav file, use one of the three methods below to flash your DVR. Method A: Using a USB Flash Drive (Easiest) Format a USB flash drive to .

The keyword includes – but that may not be enough. Hikvision produces regional variants. Installing the wrong firmware will brick your DVR permanently (non-bootable state).

Use a USB drive (32GB or smaller) formatted to FAT32 . 📥 Where to Download

Change the default HTTP port (80) and Server port (8000) to custom numbers to prevent automated script attacks.

Re-download the firmware; format your USB drive to FAT32 and try a different port. The update process was interrupted mid-flash.