--- title: "16ch Decoder" canonical: "https://support.clintonelectronics.com/space/Downloads/2687074305/16ch%20Decoder" format: markdown --- For CE-NVD16, CE-NVD16-POE model Decoders and Clinton Decoder Monitors (CE-VT215-NVD, CE-VT270-NVD, CE-VT320-NVD, CE-VT430-NVD) with installed CE-NVD-B. | **F/W Version** | **Release Date** | **Download** | | --- | --- | --- | | 1.2.1.36 | 07/09/2026 | > Macro (ui-button) | > ⚠️ Note: If updating from a 1.0.x.x firmare version (1.0.0.50 or earlier) to firmware 1.2.x.x (1.2.1.8 or newer) the base 1.1.1.1 firmware version must be installed first. See release notes below. > ℹ️ [Firmware Update Instructions](https://support.clintonelectronics.com/space/KB/2598305804/System+%3E+Firmware)
Release Notes > Macro (anchor) **CE-NVD16 Firmware Update Notes** Version: 1.2.1.36 Date: 07/09/2026 Change History : - Added support for including/excluding specific items to save for backup (export) files. Specific options include; Camera Settings (added cameras), Layout Settings, Overlay Settings (banners and banner sequences), and Event Settings (network triggers). - Added support for import/export config files using Clinton IP Finder. --- Version: 1.2.1.35 Date: 05/27/2026 Change History : - Added a Network Event Trigger option to allow a single camera to display when triggered from external source. - Improved camera discovery speed. - Resolved an issue where some settings were not restored correctly during past 90-day log retention, which resulted in log rotation not working properly. --- Version: 1.2.1.29 Date: 01/20/2026 Change History : - Resolved an issue where the USB Disable option was not saving in Config files (System Backup). - Resolved an issue where the USB Disable option was not defaulting to Enable from Factory Default. - Removed the Network Name field from the IP Setup page as it has no function on the decoder. - Added messaging to the System Backup creation alerting to the user that network settings are not saved in the configuration file. - New Feature: Added an option to the Factory Default to either keep the network settings or to also reset those to the factory defaults. --- Version: 1.2.1.27 Date: 12/10/2025 Change History : - Resolved an issue where the '@' symbol was not registering as a special character for setting passwords. --- Version: 1.2.1.26 Date: 11/11/2025 Change History : - Resolved an issue when saving a Config file with no cameras added. - Resolved an issue that prevented discovering Axis cameras with IPv6 enabled. - Resolved an issue with the substream not saving (if identical to the main stream) when adding from discovery. - Added support for MJPEG. *MJPEG resolution should not exceed 1920 pixels (height and/or width). --- Version: 1.2.1.23 Date: 10/22/2025 Change History : - Resolved a speed-ramping issue with Bosch cameras during single screen sequence. --- Version: 1.2.1.19 Date: 10/13/2025 Change History : - New Feature: Added the ability to disable the USB port. --- Version: 1.2.1.18 Date: 08/21/2025 Change History : - New Feature: Added the ability to upload custom banners for On-Screen messaging. --- Version: 1.2.1.15 Date: 06/26/2025 Change History : - Removed leading and trailing empty spaces from model names and serial numbers which sometimes caused problems with IP Finder. --- Version: 1.2.1.8 Date: 05/13/2025 Change History : - Switched RTSP transport from UDP to TCP - Increased RTSP client buffer size to 1MB - Removed the check for snapshot URI when requesting an intra frame (to support manually added cameras) - For Bosch cameras, we now use the RCP command to request intra frames, which performs significantly faster than ONVIF --- > Macro (anchor) Version: 1.1.1.1 Date: 04/07/2025 > ⚠️ **Important Notes:** > ⚠️ > ⚠️ - **This version must be installed via USB only (***[update info>](https://support.clintonelectronics.com/space/KB/2598305804/System+%3E+Firmware#USB-Firmware-Update)***). The web-based upgrade is not supported for this update. (32GB max only)** > ⚠️ - **Once updated to 1.1.1.1, future upgrades (e.g. 1.1.x.x) can be done via the web interface as usual.** > ⚠️ - **This update will reset the NVD to factory defaults, so please back up your settings beforehand.** > ⚠️ - **Upgrade process involves two stages (two reboots) and will take around 5–6 minutes.** > ⚠️ - **Future upgrades from 1.1.1.1 onward will follow the normal single-stage process (~2–3 minutes).** Change History : - Flash memory partitions have been restructured to support future functionality/features --- Version: 1.0.0.50 Date: 03/11/2025 Change History : - Fixed an issue where the firmware version was not displaying correctly in Clinton IP Finder - Fixed an issue where the video was not displayed on the screen depending on its status (not ready or video loss) - Made improvements to how the last screen display works based on the Display Mode value when Automatic Rotation is disabled --- Version: 1.0.0.46 Date: 02/03/2025 Change History : - Fixed memory leak from ONVIF client not clearing while sequencing multi-view layouts - Added support for additional special characters for passwords - Fixed some screen artifacts during sequencing multi-view layouts - Sequence delays on video loss: Improved by skipping unnecessary intra-frame requests for affected cameras and reducing timeouts - Added 5-second sequence duration - Improved sorting method - Shows discovered devices and status while searching - Sorts search results by IP address - Improved date/time functionality - Changed Discovery task flow - Added Clinton logo at bootup and grey screen when no cameras are added - Fixed a bug in the numbering of discovered cameras --- Version: 1.0.0.25 Date: 11/11/2024 Change History : - Fixed black screen during sequence switching - Fixed image artifact during sequence switching - Added support for Bosch cameras using 'B' frames (when Bosch cameras are added, GOP structure will be changed to “IP” by using RCP API) - Improved support for HTTPS cameras - Added support for RTSPS - Addressed an issue where some cameras would “speed ramp” during sequence switching --- Version: 1.0.0.19 Date: 08/30/2024 Change History : - ONVIF GetStreamUri issue fixed - Added Layout refresh when adding a new camera - ONVIF SetDeviceUser issue fixed --- Version: 1.0.0.13 Date: 07/22/2024 Change History : - First official release version
Legacy Firmware Versions > ⚠️ **Note: **We recommend using the most up-to-date firmware. These legacy firmwares are no longer supported and should only be used in the event a “rollback” is required. | **F/W Version** | **Release Date** | **Download** | | --- | --- | --- | | 1.2.1.35 | 05/27/2026 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.29 | 01/20/2026 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.27 | 12/10/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.26 | 11/11/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.23 | 10/22/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.19 | 10/13/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.18 | 08/21/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.15 | 06/26/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.2.1.8 | 05/13/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.1.1.1 **see Release Notes* | 04/07/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.0.0.50 | 03/11/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.0.0.46 | 02/03/2025 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.0.0.25 | 11/11/2024 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.0.0.19 | 08/30/2024 | > Macro (ui-button) | | 1.0.0.13 | 07/22/2024 | > Macro (ui-button) |