User Manual

System Installation

Basic System Requirements

To ensure proper system performance, Microseven requires Microsoft Windows 7 or above and an Intel Core i3 or a faster multi-core processor.

Software and Firmware Upgrade

Obtaining the Latest Software and Firmware

Microseven enhances features and functionality through regular firmware and software updates. To take advantage of the newest enhancements, it is important to upgrade your camera(s) with the latest firmware and software available. This section presents the steps for downloading setup files onto your local system. The setup files contain installers that will upgrade your system with the latest camera software.

1. Go to Microseven’s download site located at https://www.microseven.com/myaccount/download.html

2. Locate the “Software Downloads” section.

3. Click the ‘Download Now’ button. This will automatically download a file with the .exe extension (Windows) or .dmg extension (Mac) into your local Download folder.

Software download section.

Note: Clicking the hyperlink text will open a “What’s New” web page containing change log information for all revisions.

4. Locate the “Firmware Downloads” section on Microseven’s download site.

5. Determine the device type associated with your camera model as shown in the following table.

6. Click the ‘Download Now’ button next to the camera’s appropriate device type. This will automatically download a setup file with a .pkg extension into your local Download folder.

Important: Installing an incompatible version of firmware may render your camera inoperable. If you have any questions regarding the firmware version or your camera’s device type, please contact Microseven support at support[at]microseven.com prior to installing the firmware.

Installing or Upgrading Microseven Software

This section describes how to install or upgrade Microseven camera software including the Cam Locator and Microseven Camera Management System (M7CMS) onto your local system. The Cam Locator is used to establish initial camera settings and M7CMS is used to configure advanced camera options and features.

Microseven software is installed or upgraded in two basic steps. The first step involves running a setup file (*.exe or *.dmg) that unpacks a software installation program (Setup Wizard) onto your local system (see Section 1.2.1 for instructions on downloading the setup file onto your local system). The second step includes running an installation wizard that installs the Cam Locator and M7CMS onto your local system.

To install or upgrade Microseven software, perform the following steps:

1. Go to the download folder on your local system and locate the setup file (*.exe file (Windows) or *.dmg file (Mac)). Double-click the setup file to open the Setup Wizard.

2. Click the ‘Next’ button to continue.

3. Accept the default location or choose another location for the installation of Microseven software. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

4. Accept the default location or choose another location for the storage of record and snapshot files. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

5. By default, both software components are selected. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

6. Choose the display resolution. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

7. Select the default location or specify a different location for the Start Menu folder. Click ‘Next’.

8. Setup installs a Cam Locator icon and M7CMS launch icon on your desktop by default. Uncheck any icon you don’t want installed on your desktop. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

Upgrading the Camera Firmware

This section describes how to upgrade the Microseven camera firmware using the setup file downloaded onto your local system (see Section 1.2.1).

1. Power on the camera using the provided power supply and connect an Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Wait at least 60 seconds before beginning the set up to allow full enablement of the hardware and network recognition.

2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.

3. Select the camera you wish to configure and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to open the Camera Setup window.

4. On the Camera Setup window, click ‘Browse’ to open a browse menu and select the appropriate “*.pkg” file.

5. Click ‘Open’ to transfer the “*.pkg” file name to the “Firmware” field of the Camera Setup dialog window.

6. Click the ‘Upgrade’ button on the Camera Setup dialog.

7. After the firmware is successfully upgraded, a confirmation window appears.

8. Click ‘OK’ to close the window.

Initial Camera Setup

Using the Cam Locator

The Microseven Cam Locator searches the local network for cameras and devices supporting multicast traffic.

1. Make sure the camera(s) are powered up and connected to the local network with a standard Cat5e Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Allow one minute (60 seconds) before beginning the setup process in order to fully enable the camera's hardware and allow it to be recognized by your network.

2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon

Cam Locator icon.

to open the Microseven Cam Locator. Highlight the desired camera from the list and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to bring up the Camera Setup window.

Cam Locator main screen.

Note: If a network camera does not appear in the Cam Locator, confirm the camera's power adapter and Ethernet cable are properly connected. Click the ‘Search’ button again to find your camera.

Camera Setup

The following table contains instructions on establishing initial camera settings including Login Info, Network Settings, HTTP Port, Firmware Upgrade, Test Video, and Setup WiFi settings found on the “Camera Setup” menu.

Section	Description
Login Info
Username, Password	The Login Info section at the top of the Camera Setup window displays Username and Password fields. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “password”.
Network Settings
Enable DHCP IP address Subnet mask Gateway Enable Dynamic DNS Preferred DNS Alternate DNS MAC	Network settings will use either a dynamic or static IP addressing protocol. Dynamic IP address (default): DHCP-enabled routers dynamically assign an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway camera parameters. By default, the DHCP server typically accommodates dynamic DNS operations. If needed, the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS information can usually be found within the router's setup pages or within the modem's configuration established by your ISP. Ensure the ‘Enable DHCP’ checkbox is checked (graying out the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields). Make sure the ‘Enable Dynamic DNS’ checkbox is checked (graying out the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS fields). Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings, then allow 60 seconds for the camera to restart. To confirm the changes were accepted, go back to the Cam Locator's main page, click ‘Search’ and review the displayed settings Static IP address: For implementations using a static IP protocol: Uncheck the ‘Enable DHCP’ checkbox and manually enter the preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address), Subnet Mask, and Gateway parameters. Uncheck the ‘Enable Dynamic DNS’ checkbox and enter the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS address (e.g. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings, then allow 60 seconds for the camera to restart. To confirm the changes were accepted, go back to the Cam Locator's main page, click ‘Search’ nd review the displayed settings The MAC address is displayed for informational purposes and is not editable from the Network Settings menu.

Camera Management and Operations