Overview
The System tab in the Advanced Settings of Hive allows you to access and manage the internal system configuration of your camera or video source. These settings are specific to the hardware itself and are exposed through the driver loaded into Hive. While not typically used during daily operation, the System tab offers important tools for time synchronization, remote control configuration, and other firmware-level settings.
Accessing the System Tab
Open Hive and ensure you’re working within your desired organization and studio.
In the Source Tray, locate your video source and click the gear icon (⚙️).
From the Advanced Settings window, click the “System” tab along the top.
Key System Settings
NTP Time Sync
NTP (Network Time Protocol) syncs your camera’s internal clock with a universal time server.
This ensures timestamp alignment across all video sources in your studio, which is critical for logging, recording consistency, and multi-source troubleshooting.
Without NTP sync, sources may drift in time, causing desynchronization in recordings or conflicting metadata.
Time Zone Selection
You can set or verify your device’s time zone to match your studio’s local time or production environment. This helps keep logs and system events in sync with your team’s schedule.
IR Remote Control Settings
If your device supports infrared (IR) control, you can:
Enable or disable IR control mode
Select or change the IR channel your remote uses
Prevent signal interference in multi-camera setups by assigning unique channels
Additional Driver-Specific Settings
Depending on your camera’s make and model, you may see other system options such as:
Firmware version display
Device reboot or factory reset
Sleep timer controls
Custom IO configurations
All system-level settings depend on the capabilities of your hardware’s firmware and the driver integration Hive uses. For more, consult your device's manual or support documentation.
If you use a Factory Reset with your camera, it may cause a disconnection from Hive because the IP may reset to its default.
The System tab in Hive’s Advanced Settings allows for fine-tuned control of your source hardware’s internal behavior. While often overlooked, this panel ensures your time settings, remote controls, and other system-level functions are aligned with your production needs. It is especially useful in installations where multiple identical cameras are used and consistency across devices is key.