Obtaining the server date and time

Once the server date and time information is obtained from the time server, the date and time information will be embedded in the recorded image along with the digital signature. You can prove that the shooting date and time of the image are correct.

  1. Connect the camera to the network.

    For details on how to connect the camera to the network (Access Point connection), see the “Help Guide” for the camera.

  2. MENU → [Setup] → [Setup Option] → [Digital Signature] → [Update/Disp. Server Time] → desired setting.

    If the date and time (user date and time) on the camera have not been set or diverge significantly from the correct date and time, an error display will appear. Set the correct date and time (user date and time) from MENU → [Setup] → [Area/Date] → [Area/Date/Time Setting].

Menu item details

Auto Update:
Sets whether to automatically obtain the server date and time when the camera is turned on. (On/Off)
Manual Update:
Obtains the server date and time manually.
Display Date-time:
Displays server date and time information. (Time Zone/Server Date-time/Latest Update)
[Latest Update] is the date and time when the server date and time were obtained.

Hint

  • If [Write Digital Signature], [Write Digital Signature], or [Write Digital Signature] is set to [On], and the server date and time have not been obtained for a month or more, (time server warning icon) will be displayed on the shooting screen. To hide the warning icon, obtain the server date and time again.
  • The date and time will be displayed according to the settings in MENU → [Setup] → [Area/Date] → [Area/Date/Time Setting] → [Date Format].

Note

  • When the camera’s internal rechargeable backup battery runs out, the date and time information is erased. Charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, set the date and time (user date and time) on the camera, and then obtain the server date and time. To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack into the camera, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power turned off.
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