9. System Related Settings
The picture below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained
in the following sections.
NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator.
9.1. Host Name & System Time Setting
Click on the first category <System> in the left column; the page is shown below.
Host Name :
The name is for Video Server identification (max. 30 characters). If the alarm function (see section 9.8.
Application) is enabled and is set to send an alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will be
displayed in the alarm message.
Time Zone :
Select the time zone you are in from the drop-down menu.
Enable Daylight Saving Time :
To enable DST, please check the item and then specify the time offset and DST duration. The format for time
offset is [hh:mm:ss]; for instance, if the amount of time offset is one hour, please enter “01:00:00” into the field.
Sync with Computer Time :
After selecting this item, the video date and time display will be synchronised with the PC.
Manual :
The Administrator can set the date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with the format
shown next to the enter fields.
Sync with NTP Server :
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronise your Video Server’s clock with a NTP server.
Please specify the server you wish to synchronise the Video Server with in the enter field. Then select an update
interval from the drop-down menu. For further information about NTP, please see the web site: www.ntp.org.
NOTE: Click on < Save > to confirm the new setting.
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