A: No. The recordings on your hard drive remain intact. However, schedule and motion detection settings will reset to default unless you export/import configuration.

Cause: You downloaded firmware for a different sub-model (e.g., XVR1B16H-4KL vs XVR1B16H). Solution: Double-check your hardware revision. Look at the sticker: DH-XVR1B16H-4KL-S2. Search exactly that.

If your unit says "Dahua" on the label, go to the Dahua Wiki or Download Center.