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:

1Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ().

2Click System. Beside NTP, click Setup.

NTP Setup

3Configure 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.

Select Enable

Select ntp.lorexddns.net

Select your Time Zone

ClickUpdateNowtoconnect to the server

Click Apply to save your settings

4Click Update Now to connect to the time server.

5Click Apply to save your settings.

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