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== System Installation ==
 
== System Installation ==
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===== Display Setup =====
 
===== Display Setup =====
 
[[File:V displaysetup.jpg|alt=Display Setup|720x720px]]
 
[[File:V displaysetup.jpg|alt=Display Setup|720x720px]]
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===== Schedule Continuous Record =====
 
===== Schedule Continuous Record =====
 
[[File:Co schedulerecord.jpg|720x720px]]
 
[[File:Co schedulerecord.jpg|720x720px]]
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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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===== Networking Settings =====
 
===== Networking Settings =====
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[[File:Cam network cms.jpg|alt=Network Settings|706x706px]]
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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.
 
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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===== Wireless Settings =====
 
===== Wireless Settings =====
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[[File:Cam wifi cms.jpg|alt=Wifi Settings|706x706px]]
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1. Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
 
1. Click the ‘Search’ button to open wireless device search dialog.
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===== 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.  
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===== 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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===== 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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===== 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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===== Display Setup =====
 
===== Display Setup =====
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[[File:Cam displaysetup cms.jpg|alt=Display Setup]]
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1. Display Setup provides Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Exposure value (EV) adjustments.
 
1. Display Setup provides Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Exposure value (EV) adjustments.
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===== 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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===== Motion Detection =====
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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) 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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====Capture & snapshot Tab====
 
====Capture & snapshot Tab====
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[[File:Cam capturesnapshot cms.jpg|alt=Capture & snapshot]]
    
===== Auto Capture =====
 
===== Auto Capture =====
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====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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[[File:Cam pcr recordq cms.jpg|alt=Record Query]]
    
1. Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
 
1. Select the date and time range for your query using the ‘From:’ and ‘To:’ dropdown lists.
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'''Downloading video files from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
 
'''Downloading video files from the MicroSD card to your PC'''
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[[File:Cam onlineplay cms.jpg|alt=Inline Player|720x720px]]
    
1. The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
 
1. The queried files can be selected and downloaded to your local system.
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===== 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.
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===== 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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===== 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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====User Accounts Tab====
 
====User Accounts Tab====
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 or Guest username and password.
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1. Enter the User username and password.
    
2. Re-type the password to confirm the entry.
 
2. Re-type the password to confirm the entry.
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===== 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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1. Open the M7CMS window.
 
1. Open the M7CMS window.
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[[File:Cmswindow.jpg|alt=CMS|720x720px]]
    
2. Click the ‘View playback’ icon.   
 
2. Click the ‘View playback’ icon.   
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5. A list of files available for playback will be listed in the Recording File window.
 
5. A list of files available for playback will be listed in the Recording File window.
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[[File:Playback.jpg|alt=Playback|720x720px]]
    
6. Select one or more recording files from the list by checking the box next to the name of the file(s) you wish to select. Alternatively, you can check the ‘Select all’ check box to select all displayed files.
 
6. Select one or more recording files from the list by checking the box next to the name of the file(s) you wish to select. Alternatively, you can check the ‘Select all’ check box to select all displayed files.
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7. Click the ‘Play’ button [[File:Play on.png|alt=Play]] to play the files in the viewer.
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8. Click the snapshot icon [[File:Snapshot.png|alt=Snapshot]] to save a snapshot of the video to the established path (hover over the icon to display the file save path).
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9. Click the save file icon [[File:Savefile.png|alt=Save file]] to open a Save As dialog window and save the record file in *.mp4 or *.avi format. You can play the output files with M7CMS or other media player.
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[[File:Save ss.jpg|alt=Save|720x720px]]
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8. Click the snapshot icon   to save a snapshot of the video to the established path (hover over the icon to display the file save path).
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9. Click the save file icon   to open a Save As dialog window and save the record file in *.mp4 or *.avi format. You can play the output files with M7CMS or other media player.
       

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