22 FlexCoder
Instruction Manual
4.10 “Time” Screen
The “Time” screen (Figure 4.10) is a “read and write” screen where the following parameters are displayed or can be
configured:
The “Time” screen allows you to set various time-related parameters, including the current date and time for the unit.
To remain compliant with ATSC and cable standards, it is important to have the accurate date and time stamps. For this
reason, it is recommended that time settings be acquired from an “NTP Server” - you must enter the IP address of the
NTP Server and click “Acquire NTP Time Now”.
The time server specified must support the Network Time Protocol (NTP) in order for automatic time acquisition to
work properly. The unit would refresh the date and time settings from the Time server every 20 minutes. If, however, an
internet connection is not available, the date and time can be entered manually. The unit is capable of adjusting the Day
Light Saving (DST) time settings automatically as well.
Figure 4.10 - “Time” Screen
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In the section entitled
“Time Adjustments”
, the local time zone based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) can
be set.
In the section entitled
“Daylight Saving Time”
, the user can set the Daylight Saving Settings either manually or
automatically using the DST Adjustment option.
In the section entitled
“NTP Server”
, the user can enter the IP address of the NTP server to acquire the time directly
from the NTP Server when an internet connection is available.
In the section entitled
“Set Date & Time”
, the user can manually enter the date and time.
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Remember to click on the buttons below the individual sections or the "Apply All Time
Settings" to apply and save the new values/configurations.
