Auto vs. Manual - For the most accurate date & time, having NetCam automatically synchronize with a network time server is recommended.
AUTOMATIC TIME SET
When Automatic Time Synchronization is enabled, NetCam will query a network time server and synchronize the camera's date and time, usually accurate to within seconds or less. This will happen every time the camera is powered on or rebooted, provided NetCam is connected to the Internet or a network with a time server.
Time Server - The name (or IP address) of a time server is entered here. Some popular ones include:
Note: While these time servers have proved reliable over the years, there is no guarantee that they will always be available to the public.
Offset - Unless the time server you are using in the same time zone as the camera, you will need to use an offset to adjust the time to your time zone. This is as simple as specifying the time difference in seconds. For example, if your camera is located is California and you are using tock.usno.navy.mil as your time server, there is a difference of 8 hours (tock.usno.navy.mil reports back GMT, Greenwich Mean Time, which is 8 hours ahead of PST, Pacific Standard Time). So the offset would be negative 8 hours x 60 minutes x 60 seconds, or -28800.
MANUAL TIME SET
If you don't have access to a time server, you may opt to manually set NetCam's clock. You can do this in one of two ways. Using the Sync button, you can synchronize NetCam's clock to your PC's clock. You may also manually modify the time and date in the Date/Time box. In either case, be sure to hit the Apply button after you've set the time.
Note:If you are using Internet Explorer, the date/time page may disappear after clicking the save button. If this happens, hit the refresh button twice.
