How to Change Uniview Camera System Time

Description

This guide provides instructions on how to change the system time and time zone for Uniview IPC cameras. It covers methods using the camera's web interface and the EZTools software. This procedure is applicable to most scenarios.

For further assistance, consult the Uniview Tech Support Team at: https://global.uniview.com/Support/Service_Hotline/

Operating Steps

Change from the Camera's Web Interface

Log into the camera's web interface using a web browser.
Navigate to Setup > System > Time.
In the Set Time field, you can manually change the system time.
Configure the Time Zone (e.g., (UTC+08:00) Beijing, Hong Kong, Urumqi, Singapore, Taipei, Perth).
You can choose to Sync with Latest Server Time or Sync with Computer Time.
Click Save to apply the changes.

(Visual description: The web interface displays options for Time Zone, System Time, and synchronization modes.)

Change from EZTools Software

EZTools is a software utility provided by Uniview for managing cameras.

Guide for EZTools (Versions 3.0, 2.0, 1.0)

Install EZTools on your computer and open the application.
Check the camera you wish to configure.
Navigate to Device Management > Config > Basic Config (or similar path depending on EZTools version).
Click Refresh to search for cameras on the local network.
Select the desired camera (e.g., IPC) from the list.
Click Device Config to access the camera's configuration settings.
Enter the camera's login credentials (Username and Password) when prompted and click OK.
In the camera configuration interface, select the Time tab or section.
Choose your preferred method for setting the time:
- Change manually: Manually input the desired time and date.
- Sync with Computer Time: Click this button to synchronize the camera's time with your computer's current time.
- Enable Auto Update: Configure NTP server settings (address, port, interval) for automatic time synchronization.
After making changes, click Save.

(Visual description: EZTools interface includes device lists, refresh options, configuration buttons, login dialogs, and a dedicated Time configuration screen for adjusting time zone and system time.)