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== System Installation ==
 
== System Installation ==
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=== Use Web Dashboard ===
 
=== Use Web Dashboard ===
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[[File:Webdashboard.jpg|alt=Web Dashboard|720x720px]]
    
==== LIVE VIEW ====
 
==== LIVE VIEW ====
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[[File:Liveview.jpg|alt=Live View|720x720px]]
    
==== CAMERA ====
 
==== CAMERA ====
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[[File:Camera.jpg|alt=CAMERA|720x720px]]
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===== Name & Time =====
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[[File:Camera nametime.jpg|alt=Name & Time|720x720px]]
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1. Establish Camera Time parameters.
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a. Select the National Time Protocol (NTP) server of your choice. Choose from time.nist.gov, time.windows.com, timelkriss.re.kr, or time.nuri.net.
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b. Alternatively, you can set the time settings to sync with your PC time by clicking the ‘Sync with PC time’ button located at the bottom of the window.
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c. Select and NTP server polling interval between one to 24-hours.
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d. Select the time zone closest to your location.
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e. Check the ‘Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time’ box to sync the clock settings with daylight savings time.
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f. You can choose to Position the camera time display on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Time’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera time to appear on the screen.
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g. Select the date format of your choice (MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or MM/DD/YYYY).
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2. Establish Camera Name parameters.
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a. Camera Name String: Name the camera to distinguish it from other cameras. The maximum length for the name is 30 characters.
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b. Position: Display the camera name on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Name’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera name to appear on the screen.
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3. For On Screen Display (OSD), check the camera and name box to display it on the screen.
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4. Use the ‘Refresh’ button to reset all field contents.
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5. Click ‘APPLY’ to save the settings.
    
===== Network Settings =====
 
===== Network Settings =====
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[[File:Camera networksettings.jpg|alt=Network Settings|720x720px]]
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1. By default, the camera network is set to DHCP and the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters are automatically assigned.  For static IP implementations, disable the DHCP setting by selecting Static IP address type. Manually enter your preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address), Subnet mask, and Gateway parameters.
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2. The DNS type is set to ‘Dynamic DNS’ by default. You can change the DNS type to ‘DNS’ when using static IP addressing and use primary DNS address of 8.8.8.8 and an alternate DNS address of 8.8.4.4, if desired.
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3. The HTTP port is set to 80 by default.
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4. The default port for RTSP is 554.
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5. The default port for RTMP is 1935.
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6. If your router is configured to use UPnP settings, check the Enable UPnP box. Click the ‘Test UPnP’ button to test that your router has appropriately mapped the port forwarding parameters.
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7. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== Wireless Settings =====
 
===== Wireless Settings =====
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[[File:Camera wirelesssettings.jpg|alt=Wireless Settings|720x720px]]
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1. Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
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2. Highlight the wireless device from the search list, then click the ‘Add’ button.
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3. Select the Infra Network type when using a wireless router
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4. Select the Security type associated with your route (choose from None/WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
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5. Enter your wireless network password.
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6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== Email Settings =====
 
===== Email Settings =====
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[[File:Camera emailsettings.jpg|alt=Email Settings|720x720px]]
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1. SMTP server name:
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2. Server port:
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3. Encrypt type:
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4. Authentication:
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5. Username:
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6. Password:
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7. Sender:
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8. Enter up to three email addresses in the ‘Send to’ field(s)
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9. Enter a Subject line (e.g. M7 Camera Alert) and a Message (optional unless adding more than one email address).
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10. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== FTP Settings =====
 
===== FTP Settings =====
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[[File:Camera ftpsettings.jpg|alt=FTP Settings|720x720px]]
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1. Enter the FTP server name, FTP server port, username, password, and the FTP server path for your FTP account.
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2. Test the FTP settings by clicking the ‘Test’ button. If the test passes, click ‘Apply’ to save settings.
    
===== Audio Settings =====
 
===== Audio Settings =====
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[[File:Camera audiosettings.jpg|alt=Audio Settings|720x720px]]
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1. The Encoded mode is set to G711 by default.
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2. Audio is enabled by default for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary streams.
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3. Audio input type is set to ‘Line in’ by default. Keep the default setting for best audio performance.
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4. Audio input volume (1-100) is set to 10 by default.
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5. Audio output volume (1-100) is set to 95 by default.
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6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== DDNS Settings =====
 
===== DDNS Settings =====
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[[File:Camera ddnssettings.jpg|alt=DDNS Settings|720x720px]]
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===== ONVIF Settings =====
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[[File:Camera onvifsettings.jpg|720x720px]]
    
==== VIDEO ====
 
==== VIDEO ====
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[[File:Video.jpg|alt=VIDEO|720x720px]]
    
===== Video Setup =====
 
===== Video Setup =====
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[[File:V videosetup.jpg|alt=Video Setup|720x720px]]
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1. The video format is set to ‘NTSC’ by default.
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2. Video coding is set to ‘mainprofile’ by default.
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3. To optimize system performance, Microseven suggests the following default primary, secondary, and tertiary settings for the bit rate, I-frame interval, and maximum frame rate: - Primary: 2048, 25, 50 - Secondary: 200, 10, 20 - Tertiary: 128, 07, 15
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4. The bit rate type is set by default to VBR (variable bit rate).
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5. Click the ‘Smartphone and Pad’ button to establish a large or small window when viewing video on mobile smartphone and tablet devices.
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6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== Display Setup =====
 
===== Display Setup =====
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[[File:V displaysetup.jpg|alt=Display Setup|720x720px]]
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1. Display Setup provides Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Exposure value (EV) adjustments.
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2. Click ‘Set Default” to restore all values to system default settings.
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3. Click ‘Apply’ button to save the changes.<blockquote>[[File:Tip.png|alt=Tip]] '''''Tip:'''''  IR night vision can be brightened or darkened by increasing or decreasing the exposure value.</blockquote>
    
===== Infrared IR-Cut Setup =====
 
===== Infrared IR-Cut Setup =====
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[[File:V infraredir-cutsetup.jpg|alt=Infrared IR-Cut Setup|720x720px]]
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Click the radio button to either ‘Turn on’ or ‘Turn off’ the current camera’s IR lights in night vision. For cameras situated behind a glass pane, you can eliminate IR glare by turning the IR lights off. When the IR light setting is turned off, the option to select an IR-Cut option of either ‘Black and white mode’ or ‘Color mode’ becomes available.
    
==== MOTION RECORD ====
 
==== MOTION RECORD ====
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[[File:Motionrecord.jpg|alt=Motion Record|720x720px]]
    
===== Motion Detection Record =====
 
===== Motion Detection Record =====
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[[File:M motiondetectionrecord.jpg|alt=Motion Detection Record|720x720px]]
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M7CMS provides flexible event detection capabilities that can be calibrated to suit most environments.  
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1. Set the motion sensitivity level, where 100 is the most sensitive to movement and 1 is the least sensitive. The sensitivity level is set to 50 by default.
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2. Select the number of snapshots that will be taken when motion is detected (between 1 and 3). Snapshot is set to 1 by default.
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3. Check any of the actions you wish to enable when M7CMS detects motion. Choose from ‘Send email’, ‘Snapshot to SD Card’, Upload snapshot to FTP’, ‘Record to SD Card’, and/or ‘Upload record to FTP’.
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4. Schedule motion detection for specific day(s) of the week and for 1 to 4 time duration blocks.
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5. Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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6. Click the ‘Set motion detection area’ button to display a Motion Detection Area Setting window.
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7. Left click and drag the cursor across the desired motion detection area. The selected area(s) will be highlighted in red. Up to four different motion detection areas can be set.
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8. Click ‘Apply’ to save the current settings.
    
==== CAPTURE & SNAPSHOT ====
 
==== CAPTURE & SNAPSHOT ====
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[[File:Capturesnapshot.jpg|alt=CAPTURE & SNAPSHOT|720x720px]]
    
===== Auto Capture =====
 
===== Auto Capture =====
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[[File:C autocapture.jpg|alt=Auto Capture|720x720px]]
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Auto Capture automatically captures snapshots according to a user-defined schedule and can send the snapshots to an FTP server, email account, or the camera’s MicroSD card.
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1. Use the File mode drop down menu to choose a naming convention for auto captured files. The Date/Time Suffix option creates a filename using the first two digits of the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second (e.g. P16052721145400.jpg). The Overwrite option activates the File name field where you can type a file name. The Date/Time Suffix file mode is selected by default.
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2. Check the box beside the delivery method(s) you want to enable. You can choose from Enable auto capture to FTP, Enable auto capture to Email, Enable auto capture to SD Card.
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3. Set the capture interval for each enabled option. The default interval is set to 60 seconds.  
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4. Set the Auto capture schedule including the day and duration for each day.
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5. Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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6. Click Apply button to save and apply the current settings.
    
==== CONTINUOUS RECORD ====
 
==== CONTINUOUS RECORD ====
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[[File:Continuousrecord.jpg|alt=CONTINUOUS RECORD|720x720px]]
    
===== Schedule Continuous Record =====
 
===== Schedule Continuous Record =====
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[[File:Co schedulerecord.jpg|720x720px]]
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Recording schedules can be set for specific days of the week, intervals, or durations. This setup page is for the continuous recording settings ONLY.
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1. Check the ‘Schedule Rec Enable’ box.
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2. Use the dropdown menu to select a day of the week to schedule a recording.
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3. Set from 1 to 4 time duration blocks for the day’s recording.
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4. Check ‘Apply to everyday’ if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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5. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.<blockquote>[[File:Tip.png]] '''''Tip:''''' The Motion detection schedule settings are found under the Motion Record tab.</blockquote>
    
===== Continuous Record Options =====
 
===== Continuous Record Options =====
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[[File:Co recordoptions.jpg|alt=Continuous Record Options|720x720px]]
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The Record Options tab is used to control motion and 24x7 recording.
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1. Enter a recording file length between 15-900 seconds.
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2. Choose the recording stream (primary=default, secondary, or tertiary).
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3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings. Changes to the recording stream type will cause the camera to reboot automatically after clicking ‘Apply’.
    
==== USER ====
 
==== USER ====
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[[File:User.jpg|alt=USER|720x720px]]
    
===== User Accounts =====
 
===== User Accounts =====
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[[File:U useraccounts.jpg|alt=User Accounts|720x720px]]
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1. Enter the User username and password.
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2. Re-type the password to confirm the entry.
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3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings and close the dialog.
    
==== SYSTEM ====
 
==== SYSTEM ====
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[[File:System.jpg|alt=SYSTEM|720x720px]]
    
===== Firmware Upgrade =====
 
===== Firmware Upgrade =====
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[[File:S firmwareupgrade.jpg|720x720px]]
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The Firmware Upgrade window displays camera Device type, Cam ID, PIN code, and Firmware version. Refer to Section 1.2 for detailed instructions on performing a firmware upgrade.
    
===== Storage =====
 
===== Storage =====
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[[File:S storage.jpg|alt=storage|720x720px]]
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Storage displays SD card information including Status, Total Size, and Free Size. Power off the camera before installing the MicroSD card. The maximum capacity is up to 128 GB MicroSD card as SDHX.
    
===== Set Auto Reboot =====
 
===== Set Auto Reboot =====
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[[File:S setautoreboot.jpg|alt=Set Auto Reboot|720x720px]]
    
===== System Log =====
 
===== System Log =====
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[[File:S systemlog.jpg|alt=System Log|720x720px]]
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User actions and warning messages are displayed on the System Log tab. Click ‘Reset’ to clear the log records.
    
==== SIGN OUT ====
 
==== SIGN OUT ====
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[[File:Signout.jpg|alt=SIGN OUT|border|83x83px]]
    
==Camera Management and Operations==
 
==Camera Management and Operations==
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To add a camera group, perform the following steps:
 
To add a camera group, perform the following steps:
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# Click the ‘Add Camera’ button found on the bottom of the M7CMS window.
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1. Click the ‘Add Camera’ button found on the bottom of the M7CMS window.
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# The Microseven Camera popup menu is displayed.  <br />[[File:I-addcam-d.jpg]]
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# Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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2. The Microseven Camera popup menu is displayed.  <br />[[File:I-addcam-d.jpg]]
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# Click ‘OK’.
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# A new window with a ‘Camera Group List’ tab is displayed.
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3. Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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# Type a name in the ‘Group Name’ field.
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# Click ‘Add’.
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4. Click ‘OK’.
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# The new camera group will now be displayed in the ‘Name’ list.  <br />[[File:I-add-group.jpg|496x496px]]
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# Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
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5. A new window with a ‘Camera Group List’ tab is displayed.
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6. Type a name in the ‘Group Name’ field.
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7. Click ‘Add’.
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8. The new camera group will now be displayed in the ‘Name’ list.   
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[[File:I-add-group.jpg|496x496px]]
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9. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
    
To remove a camera group, perform the following steps:
 
To remove a camera group, perform the following steps:
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# Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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1. Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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# Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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# Click ‘OK’ to display a Microseven Camera window and Camera Group List tab.
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2. Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
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# From the list, select the camera group you wish to delete.
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# Click ‘Delete’.
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3. Click ‘OK’ to display a Microseven Camera window and Camera Group List tab.
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# Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
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4. From the list, select the camera group you wish to delete.
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5. Click ‘Delete’.
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6. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.
    
To add a camera to an existing camera group, perform the following steps:
 
To add a camera to an existing camera group, perform the following steps:
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# Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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1. Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
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# Click the ‘Add Camera’ radio button and select the group of your choice from the pulldown menu.
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# Click ‘OK’ to close the dialog box and open the Camera List menu.
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2. Click the ‘Add Camera’ radio button and select the group of your choice from the pulldown menu.
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# If necessary, click the ‘Search’ button to search for cameras. A list of results will be displayed in a search window. Select a camera from the list of results.
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# In the Search window, highlight the camera from the list and click the ‘Select’ button to pre-load the camera information.
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3. Click ‘OK’ to close the dialog box and open the Camera List menu.
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# Click the ‘Add’ button to add the camera to the camera group.
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# Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.<blockquote>'''''Note:''''' M7CMS allows you to add IP cameras using CamID and PIN information supplied by the Cam Locator. In situations where the CamID and PIN information is not available, a camera can be added to the system using the camera’s IP address. Port forwarding is required for cameras added to the system via IP address. If CamID and PIN information is available, port forwarding is not required.</blockquote>To remove a camera from a camera group, perform the following
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[[File:Addcam.jpg|alt=Add a camera|493x493px]]
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4. If necessary, click the ‘Search’ button to search for cameras. A list of results will be displayed in a search window. Select a camera from the list of results.
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1.       Follow “Add Camera” steps 1-5.
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5. In the Search window, highlight the camera from the list and click the ‘Select’ button to pre-load the camera information.
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2.       Select the camera you wish to remove from the group and click the ‘Delete’ button. This does not delete the camera, but simply removes the camera from the group.
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6. Click the ‘Add’ button to add the camera to the camera group.
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3.       Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.
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7. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.<blockquote>[[File:Note.png|alt=Note]] '''''Note:''''' M7CMS allows you to add IP cameras using CamID and PIN information supplied by the Cam Locator. In situations where the CamID and PIN information is not available, a camera can be added to the system using the camera’s IP address. Port forwarding is required for cameras added to the system via IP address. If CamID and PIN information is available, port forwarding is not required.</blockquote>To remove a camera from a camera group, perform the following
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1. Follow “Add Camera” steps 1-5.
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2. Select the camera you wish to remove from the group and click the ‘Delete’ button. This does not delete the camera, but simply removes the camera from the group.
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3. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.
    
==== User Account====
 
==== User Account====
 
User account credentials can be modified with M7CMS. Click the ‘User account’ button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window to access user account controls.  
 
User account credentials can be modified with M7CMS. Click the ‘User account’ button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window to access user account controls.  
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[[File:I-useraccount.png|720x720px]]
    
To modify user ID and password information for M7CMS accounts, perform the following steps:
 
To modify user ID and password information for M7CMS accounts, perform the following steps:
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1.      Click the ‘User account’ button to launch a ‘User List’ window.
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1. Click the ‘User account’ button to launch a ‘User List’ window.
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2.      Add a new user by typing a name in the ‘User ID’ field and password in the ‘Password’ field.
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2. Add a new user by typing a name in the ‘User ID’ field and password in the ‘Password’ field.
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3.      Use the check boxes in the ‘User Privilege’ section to assign camera setup, camera operation, record schedule setting, and record playback privileges.
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3. Use the check boxes in the ‘User Privilege’ section to assign camera setup, camera operation, record schedule setting, and record playback privileges.
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4.      Click ‘Add’.  The name and associated user privileges will be displayed in in the user list.
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4. Click ‘Add’.  The name and associated user privileges will be displayed in in the user list.
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5.      Click ‘OK’ to save the user and close the window.
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5. Click ‘OK’ to save the user and close the window.
    
====Manual and Scheduled Recording of Live Video====
 
====Manual and Scheduled Recording of Live Video====
 
M7CMS provides the optional ability to record live video directly to your PC. Live recordings can be initiated manually with the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button or based on a set schedule using the ‘Schedule REC’ radio dial and ‘Set Schedule’ buttons.  
 
M7CMS provides the optional ability to record live video directly to your PC. Live recordings can be initiated manually with the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button or based on a set schedule using the ‘Schedule REC’ radio dial and ‘Set Schedule’ buttons.  
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[[File:Man-sch.png|alt=Manual and scheduled recording of live video|720x720px]]
    
===== Manual Recording =====
 
===== Manual Recording =====
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1.      Click the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button on the M7CMS button bar.
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1. Click the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button on the M7CMS button bar.
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2.       Click the ‘record’ button on the Online Cameras pane. A red record button                                indicates the camera is actively recording video. Clicking the ‘record’ button again stops the recording (indicated by a grey record button    ).
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2. Click the ‘record’ button on the Online Cameras pane. A red record button [[File:Red b.png|alt=Red button]] indicates the camera is actively recording video. Clicking the ‘record’ button again stops the recording (indicated by a grey record button [[File:Grey b.png|alt=Grey button]]).
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[[File:Cam p.jpg|alt=Camera list panel]]
    
===== Scheduled Recording =====
 
===== Scheduled Recording =====
 
Recordings can be scheduled per camera and for specific dates and times in either a continuous mode or an alerts-based mode.
 
Recordings can be scheduled per camera and for specific dates and times in either a continuous mode or an alerts-based mode.
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1.      Click the ‘Schedule REC Setting’ radio button and the ‘Set Schedule’ button to open a “Set Schedule” window.
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1. Click the ‘Schedule REC Setting’ radio button and the ‘Set Schedule’ button to open a “Set Schedule” window.
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[[File:Setschedule.jpg|alt=Set schedule recording|720x720px]]
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2.      Select the camera of your choice from the ‘Camera Select’ drop down menu.
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2. Select the camera of your choice from the ‘Camera Select’ drop down menu.
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3.      Decide if you would M7CMS to record live video on a continuous basis or prefer to only record video in accordance with predefined alert-based events.
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3. Decide if you would M7CMS to record live video on a continuous basis or prefer to only record video in accordance with predefined alert-based events.
    
'''Continuous Recording Mode'''
 
'''Continuous Recording Mode'''
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1)     Click the ‘Continuous’ radio button.
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1. Click the ‘Continuous’ radio button.
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2)     Set the Continuous Recording Schedule by highlighting all DATE/TIME cells (one cell is equal to one hour).
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2. Set the Continuous Recording Schedule by highlighting all DATE/TIME cells (one cell is equal to one hour).
    
'''Alerts Recording Mode'''
 
'''Alerts Recording Mode'''
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1)     Click the radio button(s) next to one of the following recording options:
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1.  Click the radio button(s) next to one of the following recording options:
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a.      Motion (initiate recording when a motion detection alert is triggered)
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a. Motion (initiate recording when a motion detection alert is triggered)
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b.      I/O (initiate recording when an input/output fault event is detected)
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b. I/O (initiate recording when an input/output fault event is detected)
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c.      Motion, I/O (alert is triggered with either event)
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c. Motion, I/O (alert is triggered with either event)
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2)     Click on the cells (or drag the cursor across multiple cells) of the timetable representing the DATE/TIME of your schedule. One cell is equal to one hour.
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2. Click on the cells (or drag the cursor across multiple cells) of the timetable representing the DATE/TIME of your schedule. One cell is equal to one hour.
    
The color of the cell indicates the recording methods
 
The color of the cell indicates the recording methods
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           (Light blue)         Motion detection trigger
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[[File:Motion c.png|alt=Motion]] (Light blue)       Motion detection trigger  
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           (Pink)                    I/O alerts detection trigger
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[[File:IO c.png|alt=IO]] (Pink)               I/O alerts detection trigger
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           (Dark blue)         Motion detection trigger + I/O alerts detection trigger
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[[File:MotionAndIO c.png|alt=Motion and IO]] (Dark blue)       Motion detection trigger + I/O alerts detection trigger
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           (Yellow)               Continuous
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[[File:Continuous c.png|alt=Continuous]] (Green)             Continuous
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4.      Once you have selected your recording options, you must click the ‘Schedule record enable’ box to enact the settings.
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4. Once you have selected your recording options, you must click the ‘Schedule record enable’ box to enact the settings.
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5.      Accept the default save path or set a folder path of your choice by clicking ‘Browse’.
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5. Accept the default save path or set a folder path of your choice by clicking ‘Browse’.
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6.      If you wish to schedule continuous recording for all cameras, check the ‘Apply recording schedule to all cameras’ box.
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6. If you wish to schedule continuous recording for all cameras, check the ‘Apply recording schedule to all cameras’ box.
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7.      Specify the number of days to maintain recording video files on your local system. The default is 0 days. M7CMS monitors the amount of hard disk space available and, if required, removes old files to free up hard disk space.
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7. Specify the number of days to maintain recording video files on your local system. The default is 0 days. M7CMS monitors the amount of hard disk space available and, if required, removes old files to free up hard disk space.
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8.      If you would like an audible sound to be emitted upon an alert event, select from one of 39 sound variations using the music drop-down list. A brief audio preview will be played upon its selection.
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8. If you would like an audible sound to be emitted upon an alert event, select from one of 39 sound variations using the music drop-down list. A brief audio preview will be played upon its selection.
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9.      Click ‘OK’ to save the settings.
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9. Click ‘OK’ to save the settings.
    
====Establishing Advanced Camera Properties====
 
====Establishing Advanced Camera Properties====
 
Numerous camera settings can be established and configured from the Camera Properties menu. This menu can be activated in any one of the following three ways:
 
Numerous camera settings can be established and configured from the Camera Properties menu. This menu can be activated in any one of the following three ways:
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1)     Double-click on a M7CMS video pane to activate it. Right-click on the activated video pane to bring up a short-cut menu and then select ‘Properties’ from this menu.
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1) Double-click on a M7CMS video pane to activate it. Right-click on the activated video pane to bring up a short-cut menu and then select ‘Properties’ from this menu.
    
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2)     Click on the camera icon in the Online Cameras pane
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2) Click on the camera icon in the Online Cameras pane
    
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3)     Click on the IP address hyperlink in the Online Cameras pane
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3) Click on the IP address hyperlink in the Online Cameras pane
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[[File:Properties cms.png|alt=Properties|720x720px]]
    
The Camera Properties window contains two rows of main tabs that, when clicked, present one or more sub-menus from which numerous camera and network configuration properties can be established.
 
The Camera Properties window contains two rows of main tabs that, when clicked, present one or more sub-menus from which numerous camera and network configuration properties can be established.
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[[File:Cam properties cms.jpg|alt=Properties details|706x706px]]
    
The functionality and settings available under each main tab and sub-menu is discussed in the following section.
 
The functionality and settings available under each main tab and sub-menu is discussed in the following section.
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===== Name & Time =====
 
===== Name & Time =====
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1.      Establish Camera Time parameters.
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1. Establish Camera Time parameters.
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a. Select the National Time Protocol (NTP) server of your choice. Choose from time.nist.gov, time.windows.com, timelkriss.re.kr, or time.nuri.net.
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a.      Select the National Time Protocol (NTP) server of your choice. Choose from time.nist.gov, time.windows.com, timelkriss.re.kr, or time.nuri.net.
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b. Alternatively, you can set the time settings to sync with your PC time by clicking the ‘Sync with PC time’ button located at the bottom of the window.
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b.      Alternatively, you can set the time settings to sync with your PC time by clicking the ‘Sync with PC time’ button located at the bottom of the window.
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c. Select and NTP server polling interval between one to 24-hours.
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c.      Select and NTP server polling interval between one to 24-hours.
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d. Select the time zone closest to your location.
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d.      Select the time zone closest to your location.
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e. Check the ‘Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time’ box to sync the clock settings with daylight savings time.
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e.      Check the ‘Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time’ box to sync the clock settings with daylight savings time.
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f. You can choose to Position the camera time display on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Time’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera time to appear on the screen.
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f.       You can choose to Position the camera time display on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Time’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera time to appear on the screen.
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g. Select the date format of your choice (MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or MM/DD/YYYY).
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g.      Select the date format of your choice (MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or MM/DD/YYYY).
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2. Establish Camera Name parameters.
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a. Camera Name String: Name the camera to distinguish it from other cameras. The maximum length for the name is 30 characters.
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b. Position: Display the camera name on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Name’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera name to appear on the screen.
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2.      Establish Camera Name parameters.
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3. For On Screen Display (OSD), check the camera and name box to display it on the screen.
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a.      Camera Name String: Name the camera to distinguish it from other cameras. The maximum length for the name is 30 characters.
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4. Use the ‘Refresh’ button to reset all field contents.
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b.      Position: Display the camera name on the top or bottom of the video window. Make sure to check the ‘Name’ checkbox in the OSD Setting if you want the camera name to appear on the screen.
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5. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.  
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3.      For On Screen Display (OSD), check the camera and name box to display it on the screen.
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===== Networking Settings =====
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[[File:Cam network cms.jpg|alt=Network Settings|706x706px]]
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4.      Use the ‘Refresh’ button to reset all field contents.
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1. By default, the camera network is set to DHCP and the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters are automatically assigned.  For static IP implementations, disable the DHCP setting by selecting Static IP address type. Manually enter your preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address), Subnet mask, and Gateway parameters.
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5.      Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.  
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2. The DNS type is set to ‘Dynamic DNS’ by default. You can change the DNS type to ‘DNS’ when using static IP addressing and use primary DNS address of 8.8.8.8 and an alternate DNS address of 8.8.4.4, if desired.
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===== Networking Settings =====
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3. The HTTP port is set to 80 by default.
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 +
4. The default port for RTSP is 554.
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5. The default port for RTMP is 1935.
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6. If your router is configured to use UPnP settings, check the Enable UPnP box. Click the ‘Test UPnP’ button to test that your router has appropriately mapped the port forwarding parameters.
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# By default, the camera network is set to DHCP and the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters are automatically assigned. For static IP implementations, disable the DHCP setting by selecting Static IP address type. Manually enter your preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address), Subnet mask, and Gateway parameters.
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7. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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# The DNS type is set to ‘Dynamic DNS’ by default. You can change the DNS type to ‘DNS’ when using static IP addressing and use primary DNS address of 8.8.8.8 and an alternate DNS address of 8.8.4.4, if desired.
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# The HTTP port is set to 80 by default.
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# The default port for RTSP is 554.
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# The default port for RTMP is 1935.
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# If your router is configured to use UPnP settings, check the Enable UPnP box. Click the ‘Test UPnP’ button to test that your router has appropriately mapped the port forwarding parameters.
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# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
      
===== Wireless Settings =====
 
===== Wireless Settings =====
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1.      Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
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[[File:Cam wifi cms.jpg|alt=Wifi Settings|706x706px]]
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2.      Highlight the wireless device from the search list, then click the ‘Add’ button.
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1. Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
   −
3.      Select the Infra Network type when using a wireless router
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2. Highlight the wireless device from the search list, then click the ‘Add’ button.
   −
4.      Select the Security type associated with your route (choose from None/WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
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3. Select the Infra Network type when using a wireless router
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5.       Enter your wireless network password.
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4. Select the Security type associated with your route (choose from None/WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
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6.      Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.  
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5. Enter your wireless network password.
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 +
6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.  
    
===== Email Settings =====
 
===== Email Settings =====
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[[File:Cam email cms.jpg|alt=Email Settings]]
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M7CMS supports three event detection types including motion detection, video lost detection and I/O alerts. When the event is detected, M7CMS will send an alert message and a captured snapshot to your email box.  
 
M7CMS supports three event detection types including motion detection, video lost detection and I/O alerts. When the event is detected, M7CMS will send an alert message and a captured snapshot to your email box.  
    
M7CMS uses the following default email server and account settings:
 
M7CMS uses the following default email server and account settings:
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# SMTP server name: mail.mym7.com
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1. SMTP server name:  
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# Server port: 587
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# Encrypt type: SMMARTTLS
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2. Server port:  
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# Authentication: On
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−
# Username: noreply@mym7.com
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3. Encrypt type:  
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# Password: grayed out
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−
# Sender: noreply@mym7.com
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4. Authentication:  
−
# Enter up to three email addresses in the ‘Send to’ field(s)
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−
# Enter a Subject line (e.g. M7 Camera Alert) and a Message (optional unless adding more than one email address).
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5. Username:  
−
# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.  
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<blockquote>[[File:Note.png]] '''''Note:''''' Email alerts are only available with firmware version v1.4.0 or later.</blockquote>
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6. Password:  
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 +
7. Sender:  
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 +
8. Enter up to three email addresses in the ‘Send to’ field(s)
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 +
9. Enter a Subject line (e.g. M7 Camera Alert) and a Message (optional unless adding more than one email address).
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 +
10. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.<blockquote>[[File:Note.png]] '''''Note:''''' Email alerts are only available with firmware version v1.4.0 or later.</blockquote>
    
===== FTP Settings =====
 
===== FTP Settings =====
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[[File:Cam ftp cms.jpg|alt=FTP Settings]]
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M7CMS provides the option of sending video (motion only) by FTP to your hosting server. When available, M7CMS will upload your camera snapshots to a specified FTP folder within a defined time interval.
 
M7CMS provides the option of sending video (motion only) by FTP to your hosting server. When available, M7CMS will upload your camera snapshots to a specified FTP folder within a defined time interval.
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# Enter the FTP server name, FTP server port, username, password, and the FTP server path for your FTP account.
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1. Enter the FTP server name, FTP server port, username, password, and the FTP server path for your FTP account.
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# Test the FTP settings by clicking the ‘Test’ button. If the test passes, click ‘Apply’ to save settings.
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 +
2. Test the FTP settings by clicking the ‘Test’ button. If the test passes, click ‘Apply’ to save settings.
    
===== Audio Settings =====
 
===== Audio Settings =====
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[[File:Cam audio cms.jpg|alt=Audio Settings]]
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M7CMS supports 2-way voice intercom using the following parameters for audio encoding (M7B77 and M7B57 only):
 
M7CMS supports 2-way voice intercom using the following parameters for audio encoding (M7B77 and M7B57 only):
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# The Encoded mode is set to G711 by default.
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1. The Encoded mode is set to G711 by default.
−
# Audio is enabled by default for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary streams.
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−
# Audio input type is set to ‘Line in’ by default. Keep the default setting for best audio performance.
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2. Audio is enabled by default for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary streams.
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# Audio input volume (1-100) is set to 10 by default.
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−
# Audio output volume (1-100) is set to 95 by default.
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3. Audio input type is set to ‘Line in’ by default. Keep the default setting for best audio performance.
−
# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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 +
4. Audio input volume (1-100) is set to 10 by default.
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5. Audio output volume (1-100) is set to 95 by default.
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 +
6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
====Video Tab ====
 
====Video Tab ====
    
===== Video Setup =====
 
===== Video Setup =====
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[[File:Cam video cms.jpg|alt=Video Setup]]
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Video Setup establishes live camera video parameters and live image qualities. Default settings are shown under the Camera Setup properties dialog and Video > Video Setup tab.
 
Video Setup establishes live camera video parameters and live image qualities. Default settings are shown under the Camera Setup properties dialog and Video > Video Setup tab.
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# The video format is set to ‘NTSC’ by default.
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1. The video format is set to ‘NTSC’ by default.
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# Video coding is set to ‘mainprofile’ by default.
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−
# To optimize system performance, Microseven suggests the following default primary, secondary, and tertiary settings for the bit rate, I-frame interval, and maximum frame rate:  - Primary: 2048, 25, 50  - Secondary: 200, 10, 20  - Tertiary: 128, 07, 15
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2. Video coding is set to ‘mainprofile’ by default.
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# The bit rate type is set by default to VBR (variable bit rate).
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# Click the ‘Smartphone and Pad’ button to establish a large or small window when viewing video on mobile smartphone and tablet devices.
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3. To optimize system performance, Microseven suggests the following default primary, secondary, and tertiary settings for the bit rate, I-frame interval, and maximum frame rate:  - Primary: 2048, 25, 50  - Secondary: 200, 10, 20  - Tertiary: 128, 07, 15
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# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
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4. The bit rate type is set by default to VBR (variable bit rate).
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5. Click the ‘Smartphone and Pad’ button to establish a large or small window when viewing video on mobile smartphone and tablet devices.
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 +
6. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
    
===== Display Setup =====
 
===== Display Setup =====
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[[File:Cam displaysetup cms.jpg|alt=Display Setup]]
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# Display Setup provides Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Exposure value (EV) adjustments.
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1. Display Setup provides Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Exposure value (EV) adjustments.
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# Click ‘Set Default” to restore all values to system default settings.
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# Click ‘Apply’ button to save the changes.<blockquote>'''''Tip:'''''  IR night vision can be brightened or darkened by increasing or decreasing the exposure value.</blockquote>
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2. Click ‘Set Default” to restore all values to system default settings.
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3. Click ‘Apply’ button to save the changes.<blockquote>[[File:Tip.png|alt=Tip]] '''''Tip:'''''  IR night vision can be brightened or darkened by increasing or decreasing the exposure value.</blockquote>
    
===== Infrared Light Setup =====
 
===== Infrared Light Setup =====
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[[File:Cam irsetup cms.jpg|alt=Infrared Light Setup]]
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Click the radio button to either ‘Turn on’ or ‘Turn off’ the current camera’s IR lights in night vision. For cameras situated behind a glass pane, you can eliminate IR glare by turning the IR lights off. When the IR light setting is turned off, the option to select an IR-Cut option of either ‘Black and white mode’ or ‘Color mode’ becomes available.
 
Click the radio button to either ‘Turn on’ or ‘Turn off’ the current camera’s IR lights in night vision. For cameras situated behind a glass pane, you can eliminate IR glare by turning the IR lights off. When the IR light setting is turned off, the option to select an IR-Cut option of either ‘Black and white mode’ or ‘Color mode’ becomes available.
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====Detection Tab ====
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====Motion Record (Detection Settings) Tab ====
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[[File:Cam motion cms.jpg|alt=Motion Record]]
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Set up motion detection zones
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[[File:Cam motionzone cms.jpg|alt=Motion zone]]
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===== Motion Detection =====
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===== Motion (Detection) Record =====
 
M7CMS provides flexible event detection capabilities that can be calibrated to suit most environments.  
 
M7CMS provides flexible event detection capabilities that can be calibrated to suit most environments.  
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# Set the motion sensitivity level, where 100 is the most sensitive to movement and 1 is the least sensitive. The sensitivity level is set to 50 by default.
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1. Set the motion sensitivity level, where 100 is the most sensitive to movement and 1 is the least sensitive. The sensitivity level is set to 50 by default.
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# Select the number of snapshots that will be taken when motion is detected (between 1 and 3). Snapshot is set to 1 by default.
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# Check any of the actions you wish to enable when M7CMS detects motion. Choose from ‘Send email’, ‘Snapshot to SD Card’, Upload snapshot to FTP’, ‘Record to SD Card’, and/or ‘Upload record to FTP’.
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2. Select the number of snapshots that will be taken when motion is detected (between 1 and 3). Snapshot is set to 1 by default.
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# Schedule motion detection for specific day(s) of the week and for 1 to 4 time duration blocks.
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# Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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3. Check any of the actions you wish to enable when M7CMS detects motion. Choose from ‘Send email’, ‘Snapshot to SD Card’, Upload snapshot to FTP’, ‘Record to SD Card’, and/or ‘Upload record to FTP’.
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# Click the ‘Set motion detection area’ button to display a Motion Detection Area Setting window.
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# Left click and drag the cursor across the desired motion detection area. The selected area(s) will be highlighted in red. Up to four different motion detection areas can be set.
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4. Schedule motion detection for specific day(s) of the week and for 1 to 4 time duration blocks.
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# Click ‘Apply’ to save the current settings.
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5. Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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6. Click the ‘Set motion detection area’ button to display a Motion Detection Area Setting window.
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7. Left click and drag the cursor across the desired motion detection area. The selected area(s) will be highlighted in red. Up to four different motion detection areas can be set.
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8. Click ‘Apply’ to save the current settings.
    
====Capture & snapshot Tab====
 
====Capture & snapshot Tab====
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[[File:Cam capturesnapshot cms.jpg|alt=Capture & snapshot]]
    
===== Auto Capture =====
 
===== Auto Capture =====
 
Auto Capture automatically captures snapshots according to a user-defined schedule and can send the snapshots to an FTP server, email account, or the camera’s MicroSD card.
 
Auto Capture automatically captures snapshots according to a user-defined schedule and can send the snapshots to an FTP server, email account, or the camera’s MicroSD card.
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# Use the File mode drop down menu to choose a naming convention for auto captured files. The Date/Time Suffix option creates a filename using the first two digits of the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second (e.g. P16052721145400.jpg). The Overwrite option activates the File name field where you can type a file name. The Date/Time Suffix file mode is selected by default.
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1. Use the File mode drop down menu to choose a naming convention for auto captured files. The Date/Time Suffix option creates a filename using the first two digits of the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second (e.g. P16052721145400.jpg). The Overwrite option activates the File name field where you can type a file name. The Date/Time Suffix file mode is selected by default.
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# Check the box beside the delivery method(s) you want to enable. You can choose from Enable auto capture to FTP, Enable auto capture to Email, Enable auto capture to SD Card.
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# Set the capture interval for each enabled option. The default interval is set to 60 seconds.  
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2. Check the box beside the delivery method(s) you want to enable. You can choose from Enable auto capture to FTP, Enable auto capture to Email, Enable auto capture to SD Card.
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# Set the Auto capture schedule including the day and duration for each day.
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# Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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3. Set the capture interval for each enabled option. The default interval is set to 60 seconds.  
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# Click Apply button to save and apply the current settings.
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4. Set the Auto capture schedule including the day and duration for each day.
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5. Check the ‘Apply to everyday’ box if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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6. Click Apply button to save and apply the current settings.
    
====Recording Tab====
 
====Recording Tab====
 
The Recording tab provides the ability to set recording schedules, establish various recording options, and query the video and snapshot files stored on the camera’s on-board MicroSD card. Recorded video and snapshots stored on your MicroSD card can be downloaded and saved to your PC.  
 
The Recording tab provides the ability to set recording schedules, establish various recording options, and query the video and snapshot files stored on the camera’s on-board MicroSD card. Recorded video and snapshots stored on your MicroSD card can be downloaded and saved to your PC.  
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[[File:Cam playbackcontinuousrecord cms.jpg|alt=Playback & Continuous Record]]
    
===== Record Query =====
 
===== Record Query =====
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'''Querying and playing video files'''
 
'''Querying and playing video files'''
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# Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
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[[File:Cam pcr recordq cms.jpg|alt=Record Query]]
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# Click the ‘Query’ button to search the MicroSD card for files matching your query. A list of all matching files is displayed in the Record Query window.
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# Double-click on any file in the list to play the selected video in a separate window.  
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1. Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
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2. Click the ‘Query’ button to search the MicroSD card for files matching your query. A list of all matching files is displayed in the Record Query window.
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3. Double-click on any file in the list to play the selected video in a separate window.
    
'''Downloading video files from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
 
'''Downloading video files from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
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# The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
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[[File:Cam onlineplay cms.jpg|alt=Inline Player|720x720px]]
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# Left-click to select a single file or use “left-click + shift” to select multiple files.
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# Click the ‘Download’ button to download the selected files from the camera’s on-board MicroSD card to your local system.
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1. The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
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# The files are saved in the .avi format. Microseven recommends using the freeware VLC player to view the downloaded video files.
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2. Left-click to select a single file or use “left-click + shift” to select multiple files.
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3. Click the ‘Download’ button to download the selected files from the camera’s on-board MicroSD card to your local system.
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4. The files are saved in the .avi format. Microseven recommends using the freeware VLC player to view the downloaded video files.
    
===== Snapshot Query =====
 
===== Snapshot Query =====
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[[File:Cam pcr snapshotq cms.jpg|alt=Snapshot Query]]
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From the Snapshot Query tab, you can search, display, preview, and download snapshot files from your camera’s onboard MicroSD card.
 
From the Snapshot Query tab, you can search, display, preview, and download snapshot files from your camera’s onboard MicroSD card.
    
'''Querying and viewing snapshot files'''
 
'''Querying and viewing snapshot files'''
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# Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
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1. Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
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# Click the ‘Query’ button to execute your query for the established date and time range.
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# All files matching your query will be displayed in the Snapshot Query window.
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2. Click the ‘Query’ button to execute your query for the established date and time range.
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# Double-click on any file in the list to display the selected snapshot in a separate preview window.
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3. All files matching your query will be displayed in the Snapshot Query window.
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4. Double-click on any file in the list to display the selected snapshot in a separate preview window.
    
'''Downloading snapshots from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
 
'''Downloading snapshots from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
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# The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
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1. The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
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# Left-click to select a single file or use “left-click + shift” to select multiple files.
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# Click the ‘Download’ button to download the selected files from the camera’s on-board MicroSD card to your local system.
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2. Left-click to select a single file or use “left-click + shift” to select multiple files.
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# The files are saved in the .jpg format.  
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3. Click the ‘Download’ button to download the selected files from the camera’s on-board MicroSD card to your local system.
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4. The files are saved in the .jpg format.
    
===== Record Schedule =====
 
===== Record Schedule =====
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[[File:Cam pcr scontinr cms.jpg|alt=Schedule Continuous Record]]
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Recording schedules can be set for specific days of the week, intervals, or durations.
 
Recording schedules can be set for specific days of the week, intervals, or durations.
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# Check the ‘Schedule Rec Enable’ box.
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1. Check the ‘Schedule Rec Enable’ box.
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# Use the dropdown menu to select a day of the week to schedule a recording.
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−
# Set from 1 to 4 time duration blocks for the day’s recording.
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2. Use the dropdown menu to select a day of the week to schedule a recording.
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# Check ‘Apply to everyday’ if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.<blockquote>'''''Tip:''''' The Record Schedule tab is Motion detection settings are found under the Detection tab.</blockquote>
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3. Set from 1 to 4 time duration blocks for the day’s recording.
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4. Check ‘Apply to everyday’ if you wish to copy the current setting to all days of the week.
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5. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.<blockquote>[[File:Tip.png|alt=Tip]] '''''Tip:''''' The Record Schedule tab is Motion detection settings are found under the Detection tab.</blockquote>
    
===== Record Options =====
 
===== Record Options =====
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[[File:Cam pcr cro cms.jpg|alt=Continuous Record Options]]
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The Record Options tab is used to control motion and 24x7 recording.
 
The Record Options tab is used to control motion and 24x7 recording.
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# Enter a recording file length between 15-900 seconds.
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1. Enter a recording file length between 15-900 seconds.
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# Choose the recording stream (primary=default, secondary, or tertiary).
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# Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings. Changes to the recording stream type will cause the camera to reboot automatically after clicking ‘Apply’.
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2. Choose the recording stream (primary=default, secondary, or tertiary).
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3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings. Changes to the recording stream type will cause the camera to reboot automatically after clicking ‘Apply’.
    
====User Accounts Tab====
 
====User Accounts Tab====
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M7CMS provides three levels of users including: 1) Administrator (superuser), 2) User and 3) Guest. The Administrator is the only user who can change the properties of the camera. User and Guest are permitted to view the video stream.
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M7CMS provides one level of user as Administrator (superuser). The Administrator is the only user who can change the properties of the camera. User and Guest are permitted to view the video stream.
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[[File:Cam user cms.jpg|alt=User]]
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1. Enter the User username and password.
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# Enter the User or Guest username and password.
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3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings and close the dialog.<blockquote>[[File:Note.png|20x20px]] '''''Note:''''' In addition to a space, the following eight characters cannot be used in the password:  $ =  “ \ #  %  + ? \</blockquote>
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<blockquote>[[File:Note.png|20x20px]] '''''Note:''''' In addition to a space, the following eight characters cannot be used in the password:  $ =  “ \ #  %  + ? \</blockquote>
      
====System Tab====
 
====System Tab====
    
===== Storage =====
 
===== Storage =====
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[[File:Cam systemstorage cms.jpg|alt=Storage]]
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M7CMS displays SD card information including Status, Total Size, and Free Size. Power off the camera before installing the MicroSD card. The maximum capacity is up to 128 GB MicroSD card as SDHX.
 
M7CMS displays SD card information including Status, Total Size, and Free Size. Power off the camera before installing the MicroSD card. The maximum capacity is up to 128 GB MicroSD card as SDHX.
    
===== Firmware Upgrade =====
 
===== Firmware Upgrade =====
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[[File:Cam systemfirmware cms.jpg|alt=Firmware Upgrade]]
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The Firmware Upgrade window displays camera Device type, Cam ID, PIN code, and Firmware version. Refer to Section 1.2 for detailed instructions on performing a firmware upgrade.
 
The Firmware Upgrade window displays camera Device type, Cam ID, PIN code, and Firmware version. Refer to Section 1.2 for detailed instructions on performing a firmware upgrade.
    
===== System Log =====
 
===== System Log =====
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[[File:Cam systemlog cms.jpg|alt=Log]]
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User actions and warning messages are displayed on the System Log tab. Click ‘Reset’ to clear the log records.
 
User actions and warning messages are displayed on the System Log tab. Click ‘Reset’ to clear the log records.
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This section describes how to play video files that have been downloaded to your PC.
 
This section describes how to play video files that have been downloaded to your PC.
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# Open the M7CMS window.
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# When in the ‘View playback’ mode, the “Select Cameras” pane and “Set Playback Date and Time” pane will be displayed on the right side of the M7CMS window.
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[[File:Cmswindow.jpg|alt=CMS|720x720px]]
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# Choose the camera from the ‘Camera’ dropdown menu and the playback date and time from the ‘Set Time’ dropdown menu.
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[[File:I-playback.png|720x720px]]
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[[File:Playback.jpg|alt=Playback|720x720px]]
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[[File:Save ss.jpg|alt=Save|720x720px]]
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