Configuring Daylight Savings Time (Dst); Using A Ntp Server To Set Your System Time - Lorex LH050 ECO SERIES Instruction Manual

10 Setting the Date and Time

10.1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)

If your region observes Daylight Savings Time (DST), follow the instructions below to con-
figure your DVR to automatically update the time when the clock updates.
To enable automatic DST adjustments:
1. Click the DST Setup button.
2. Configure the following:
• DST: Select Enable.
• Time Offset: Select the number of hours the system should move forward or back-
ward when DST occurs.
• Daylight Saving Time Mode: Select Week or Everyday. This allows you to select
whether DST should begin and end at the beginning of the week or on a specific
date.
• Start Time and End Time: Enter when DST starts and ends.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.

10.2 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 (
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