IPC-T5442T-ZE Firmware Upgrade Issue

onyxlinkia

onyxlinkia

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I just tried to upgrade the firmware for the IPC-T5442T-ZE. I haven't updated the firmware since I bought it from Andy in 2023.

I downloaded the latest firmware from his website Download Firmwares . I used the no smart IR version. After updating, I got this error:

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How to fix this?
 
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The general thinking on the forum about firmware is " if it's not broke, don't fix it"
people have mixed results with firmware upgrades.
there maybe a solution coming from a more experienced Forum user check back in a bit.
@EMPIRETECANDY
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Yes, the algorithem on the old cameras sometimes if have big time gap on the firmware, will need the firmware.bin to make the update and then fix up the warnning.
 
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I have the same camera but not sure which Firmware to use.
Should I use Smart IR or No Smart IR??

There are several files you need to upload, including the one called firmware.bin
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I only see 1 file on Andy's link? File folder on MEGA
 
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In theory Smart IR allows the camera to tone down IR intensity when things get too close to the camera so it doesnt wash out the subject.

In practice, over 10 years, I've seen it work, kinda work, not so much work, and not work at all. Depending on the camera and the FW version

Its probably the #1 biggest clusterfuck of all 10 years of Dahua cameras. You would think they'd get it right eventually.
It CAN be done as they're analog CVI cameras do it seamlessly and well.

YMMV
 
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EMPIRETECANDY said:
For the IR models use the smart ir is the best.
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Hi Andy, I upgraded to the smart IR firmware. There's only one file vs 2 files for the non smart IR.

But now, I got an error saying "it fails to support current audio config". What audio config should I change to?

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Make a default(Not factory default) after you make the update.
 
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