[VSS] How do I synchronize the camera time with the VAST Security Station Server time?

Question

How do I synchronize the camera time with the VAST Security Station Server time?

Answer

To ensure accurate recording and event tracking, it is important to synchronize the camera time with the VAST Security Station server time. This synchronization can only be set up during the initial addition of the camera to the VAST Security Station. Follow the steps below to ensure proper time synchronization:

Steps to Synchronize IP Camera Time During Camera Addition

1. Open the VAST Security Station software.

2. Navigate to the server configuration, then click on "Device" > "Cameras".

3. Click on the "Add new camera" icon to select the camera to be added to the server.

4. Before adding the camera, look for the option labeled "Synchronize camera time with system".

Check this option to ensure the camera time is synchronized with the VAST Security Station server time.

5. Click on the "Add" button to add the camera to the server.

What If You Forget to Enable Time Synchronization?

If you forget to enable the time synchronization during the initial setup, the only way to synchronize the camera time afterward is through the camera's configuration web interface. Follow these steps to access the camera's web interface and synchronize the time:

1. Access the camera configuration web interface.

2. Go to "System" > "General Settings" > "System time" and select "Synchronize with computer time" (This will be the VSS Server computer time).

3. Click on the "Save" button to save the new time in the camera.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the VAST Security Station User Manual.