Manual

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System Tab
Use the System tab to change general system settings, configure the time settings, set up the text overlay for the live view, configure backup and
restore, and display system information.
General System Settings
The general system settings page includes configurable fields for the device name, time settings, and text overlay settings. The device name is
the user-friendly description of the camera displayed in the gray area near the top of screen. The time server is an external server that uses
Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize the camera date and time settings. The text overlay settings allow you to customize the appearance
of the video by displaying overlays such as the device name, or the date and time at the top or bottom of the video stream.
You can also use the general system settings page to generate a system log, reboot the camera, or restore the camera’s factory default settings.
Licensing
The Licensing page provides an interface to add specialized features to your Sarix device. Refer to license-specific documentation for more
information about installing licenses and the effects that a license may have on your device.
Backup and Restore Settings
The backup and restore settings page includes configurable fields for backup and restore of camera settings. Once the camera settings have
been configured for optimal scene display, use the backup feature to save the camera settings. If the camera settings are changed and
inadvertently result in a less desirable image, use the restore feature to restore the camera to the previously saved settings.
NOTE: This feature is not intended for the configuration of multiple units or for firmware upgrades.
Information Settings
The information settings page includes read-only fields for the firmware version, hardware version, model number, and serial number of the
camera. This information is typically required by Pelco Product Support for troubleshooting purposes.
Refer to the following sections for more information:
Changing the Device Name on page 11
Configuring DHCP Time Server Settings on page 12
Configuring Manual Time Server Settings on page 12
Customizing the Appearance of the Text Overlay on page 12
Generating a System Log on page 13
Rebooting the Camera on page 13
Restoring All Camera Defaults on page 13
Downloading a Full Backup of Camera Settings on page 13
Uploading a Backup File to Restore Camera Settings on page 13
CHANGING THE DEVICE NAME
1. Place your mouse pointer over the System tab.
2. Select General Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Click the Device Name box and highlight the text.
4. Type a user-friendly name into the Device Name box (2 to 63 characters). A user-friendly name makes it easier to recognize the device on
the network. Examples of user-friendly names are Front Door, Lobby, or Parking Lot.
5. Click Save to save the new device name, or click Reset to restore to the previously saved device name.