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Using a ntp server to set your system time – LOREX Technology DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER LH010 ECO BLACKBOX SERIES User Manual

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Setting the Date and Time

Using a NTP Server to set your System Time

A NTP (Network Time Protocol) server syncs your system time with an online time server.
Lorex provides a free NTP service that allows your DVR to automatically update the time
for Daylight Savings Time.

NOTE: A constant Internet connection is required to use the NTP feature.

To enable NTP:

1

Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button (

).

2

Click System. Beside NTP, click Setup.

3

Configure the following:

Enable: Select Enable.
Server Address: Select ntp.lorexddns.net (recommended) as the time server or select

another time server.

Time Zone: Select your region’s time zone.

4

Click Update Now to connect to the time server.

5

Click Apply to save your settings.

NTP Setup

Select Enable

Select ntp.lorexddns.net

Select your Time Zone

Click Update Now to connect
to the server

Click Apply to save your settings