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System Tab
Use the System tab to change the device name, configure the time settings, set up the text overlay for the live view, and display system
information. You can also use the System tab to generate a system log, reboot the camera, or to restore the camera's factory default settings.
General Settings
The General Settings page includes configurable fields for the device name, time server, 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
Web browser by displaying the device name and the date and time at the top or bottom of the live view.
You can also use the General Settings page to turn the camera’s power LED on or off and to configure the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
server to send an email notification when an event handler is activated.
NOTE: Consult your network administrator for information on configuring email notification on your local network.
Information Settings
The System Information page fields are read-only and include the firmware version, hardware version, model number, and serial number of the
system. 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 24
• Configuring the Time Settings on page 25
• Customizing the Appearance of the Text Overlay on page 25
• Generating a System Log on page 25
• Rebooting the Camera on page 25
• Restoring All Camera Defaults on page 26
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.