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Broadcast Start
In the Broadcast Start section, define when the DNCS is to start broadcasting the
In the Broadcast Start section, define when the DNCS is to start broadcasting the
DST rule to set-tops. Although the information can be entered at any time, ideally,
you should configure the DNCS to begin broadcasting DST rules to the set-tops at
least, but not more than, 30 days before the time change. Depending on
circumstances, you may need to enter a date that is closer to the time change date.
In the following example, the DNCS is configured to start broadcasting the time
In the following example, the DNCS is configured to start broadcasting the time
change rules to the set-tops March 8 (the first Thursday in the month) at 2:00 a.m.
1 In the Broadcast Start section, enter the following information:
The Year that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The Month that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The Day that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops
The Day Rank in Month that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to
set-tops. For example, the first, second, third, fourth, or last Sunday in the
month.
The Hour that the DNCS is to begin broadcasting the rule to set-tops (in 24-
hour clock time)
The number of Minutes after the hour that the DNCS is to begin
broadcasting the rule to set-tops
2 After completing all sections of the Configure Daylight Savings Time Rules
window, click Save. A window opens and displays the message DST data
update submitted.
3 Click OK. The message window closes and the DNCS database is updated with
your changes.
4 If you have not already done so, display the Hub window and confirm that the
correct settings are selected for the Timezone and DST Zone ID fields. If
necessary, change these settings. (Refer to the DNCS Online Help for information
about modifying hub timezone settings.)
5 To create a DST rule for another DST Zone ID, repeat the steps in the DST Zone
ID, DST Start and End, and Broadcast Start sections of these instructions.
6 To close the Configure Daylight Saving Time Rules window, click Exit.