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From the Time Zone dropdown menu as shown in Figure 6-46, select the Time Zone in which the 
camera locates. 
 
Figure 6-46 Time Zone Settings 
Configuring DST (Daylight Saving Time) 
Purpose: 
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a way of making better use of the natural daylight by setting your 
clock forward one hour during the summer months, and back again in the fall. 
If there is the habit of adjusting clocks forward in your country in certain time  period of a year, 
you can turn this function on. The time will be adjusted automatically when the Daylight Saving 
Time (DST) comes. 
Steps: 
1.  Enter the DST interface by Configuration > System > System Settings > DST 
 
Figure 6-47 DST Settings 
2.  Check the Enable DST checkbox to enable the DST function. 
3.  Set the date of the DST period. 
4.  Click    to save the settings. 
Configuring RS-232 
The RS-232 port can be used in two ways:   
  Parameters  Configuration:  Connect  a  computer  to  the  camera  through  the  serial  port. 
Device parameters  can be configured  by  using  software such  as  HyperTerminal.  The  serial 
port parameters must be the same as the serial port parameters of the camera. 
  Transparent channel: Connect a serial device directly to the camera. The serial device will be 
controlled remotely by the computer through the network. 
Note: 
RS-232 function varies depending on different speed dome models. 
Steps: 
1.  Enter RS-232 Port setting interface: 
Configuration> System > System Settings > RS-232