Defining the system time – Interlogix TruVision IP Open Standards Outdoor Cameras User Manual User Manual
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6. Select a display mode for the camera from the
OSD Status
list box. Display
modes include:
•
Transparent & unflickering
. The image appears through the text.
•
Transparent & flickering
. The image appears through the text. The text
flashes on and off.
•
Non-transparent & unflickering
. The image is behind the text. This is
default.
•
Non-transparent & flickering
. The 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 window.
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.
4. Click
Save
to save changes.