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12.1 Time Setting Menu
It is highly recommended to set up the Date and Time when first setting up
your system. You can also configure Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings.
To access the Time Setting menu select System from the Main Menu, and
then select Date/Time from the System menu.
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Date: Enter the current date.
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Date Format: Select the format you would like the date to be
displayed in MM/DD/YY, YY-MM-DD, or DD/MM/YY.

Time: Enter the current time.
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Time Format: Select 12 or 24 hour time format. 24 Hour displays as
military time, keep in mind most of
the DVR’s functions are set as
military time.
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Time Zone: Select your time zone.
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NTP: This stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP is used to
retrieve and update your DVR’s time. It is only recommended to
enable this setting if you are connected to the internet. If you are
connected to the internet the DVR can automatically update the
time and will automatically update for Day Light Saving Time.

NTP Server: Enter the address of an international time server for
the DVR to update its time from.
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DST Setting: Select the DST Setting button to enter the DST
Setting Submenu.
Chapter 12 System Menu