Setting the time and date

Introduction

For accurate reporting of events when running different MediaMatrix units, it is critical to specify the proper time zone, time, and date settings. Correct settings will ensure that the event logs and other time sensitive information are accurately recorded and displayed.

There is a time synchronization system that ensures that the time and date settings on NIONs, nControl units and nTouch 180 units are the same across the control network. If you change the date on a NION, for example, it is automatically changed on the other devices. This feature is especially useful for debugging. If you look at an event in the log that occurred at a particular time on one NION, you can be sure that an event with the same timestamp on a different NION occurred at exactly the same time.

You can specify the time and date settings manually, or they can be obtained automatically from a time server.

Tip: A time server can be set up on your local network, or you can connect to one via the internet. For information on available internet time servers, see http://www.pool.ntp.org.