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A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.

Download links

• http://luxriot.com/downloads/luxriot/1.6.12/10151/LuxRiot-1.6.12.exe // Regular version, use unless instructed otherwise
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/luxriot/1.6.12/10151/LuxRiot-1.6.12-Client.exe // Client side only
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/luxriot/1.6.12/10151/LuxRiot-1.6.12-t.exe // Extended debug tracing
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/luxriot/1.6.12/10151/LuxRiotCodecs-1.6.12.exe // Codecs only

What’s new in this release?

• Fixed: Product Activation Wizard used by non-administrator fails to activate LuxRiot DVR via Internet
• Fixed: FTP export fails if target file name contains special characters
• Fixed: Coloring issues with Arecont Vision AV8180, AV8360 cameras
• Fixed: Archive window is not accessible under exclusive mode
• Updated: Improved auto-detection of StarDot hardware, firmware and configuration for more reliable and stable operation and dynamic detection of supported video resolutions
• Updated: Improved support for Aviosys hardware and added support for new Aviosys models
• New: Added support for Rimax network cameras
• Fixed: Worked around problem with Arecont Vision 8xxx series hardware/SDK
• Updated: Improved auto-detection of Vivotek hardware, firmware and configuration for more reliable and stable operation
• Fixed: Periodic loss of connection with in M-JPEG video streaming from Vivotek 6xxx series hardware
• Updated: Added support for new Vivotek models: SD7151, FD7132, IZ7151, IP7251, IP7142, PZ7151, PZ7152
• Fixed: Distortion in movement areas with RTP over UDP video (MPEG-4, e.g. from ACTi hardware)
• Fixed: Resolved software incompatibility issue with ffdshow video decoder putting LuxRiot applications onto black list
• Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates

See changle log for more information on latest updates.

The information applies to:

• LuxRiot 1.6.x up to 1.6.11

Symptoms

With exclusive mode enabled a minimized one archive window will not show anymore until exclusive mode is disabled and the minimized window is accessed from application bar.

Description

The problem is caused by the feature of archive window to restore its last position and state on the screen. With exclusive mode enabled, the window restores its minimized state and is hidden by main application window.

Resolution

In order to workaround the problem it is possible to hold Control and Shift keys pressed while opening archive (using menu, context window or toolbar button). With the keys pressed, the window will show at its default position and state.
The update that prevents from restoration of minimized state will be also included into the next release of LuxRiot.

The information applies to:

• LuxRiot 1.6.x up to 1.6.11

Symptoms

Arecont Vision multi-sensor network cameras AV8180, AV8360 configured with LuxRiot DVR might show improperly video, especially as if with a green or blue haze.

Description

The problem may occur even if native software from Arecont Vision shows proper picture from the camera. Once LuxRiot was started to get video from the camera, the coloring issue may start apply to video shown in browser as well.

Resolution

An update of one of the LuxRiot modules fixes the problem.

1. Download archive DVRServerNetworkCamerasArecont-1.6.12.9781.zip
2. Stop all LuxRiot applications
3. Open LuxRiot installation directory, typically C:\Program Files\LuxRiot Digital Video Recorder
4. Optional, but recommended: Backup file DVRServerNetworkCamerasArecont.dll by renaming to e.g. DVRServerNetworkCamerasArecont.01.dll
5. Extract new DVRServerNetworkCamerasArecont.dll from downloaded archive in place of the renamed file
6. Start LuxRiot applications

The update will be included into the next release of LuxRiot.