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3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera

5. Select the time format from the

Time format

list box. Formats include: 24-

hour and 12-hour.

6. Select a display mode for the camera from the

OSD Status

list box. Display

modes include:

Transparent & Non-Flashing

. The screen image appears through the

text. This is default.

Transparent & Flashing

. The screen image appears through the text.

The text flashes on and off.

Non-Transparent & Non-Flashing

. The screen image is behind the text.

Non-Transparent & Flashing

. The screen image is behind the text. The

text flashes on and off.

7. Click

Save

to save changes.

Defining the system time

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of
network devices, such as IP cameras and computers. Connecting network
devices to a dedicated NTP time server ensures that they are all synchronized.

To define the system time and date:

1. In the “Channel Parameters” folder click the

Time & Date

subfolder to open

its screen.

2. Check one of the options for setting the time and date:

Synchronize with an NTP server: Check the enable box and enter the server
NTP address.

- Or -

Set manually: Enter the current date and time values.

3. Select your time zone.

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