User Manual

TVE-120-420-820-1620 Encoder User Manual 59
Option Description
5.
Enable DST
Manually define daylight savings time (DST). If this option is selected,
the Auto DST adjustment option is disabled.
Enable DST is disabled by default.
From
Enter the start date and time for daylight savings.
To
Enter the end date and time for daylight savings.
DST Bias
Set the amount of time to move DST forward from the standard time.
Default is 60 minutes.
To configure time settings:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Configuration and then Remote Configuration >
Device Management > Time & Date Settings. The Time & Date Settings window
appears.
2. Select the time zone from the drop-down list that is closest to the device’s location.
3. Manually configure the time synchronization method if you do not want to use the
system set date.
Click the Set Time calendar to set the system time from the pop-up calendar. You
can select the Sync with computer time check box to synchronize the time with
the local PC.
4. Configure the DST settings, if required.
Check the Auto DST Adjustment check box to activate DST is automatically.
- or -
Check the Enable DST check box to define DST manually. Set the start time and
end time of DST period. The end time must be later than the start time. When the
DST period ends, the system reverts to the standard local time. Set the DST bias to
30 min, 60 min, 90 min or 120 min.
5. Click Save to save the settings.
General settings
Use the General Settings menu to configure encoder’s name.
To set up the encoder’s name:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Configuration and then Remote Configuration >
Device Management > General Settings. The Alarm Host Setup window appears.
2. Enter encoder’s name.
3. Click Save to save the settings.