Microseven Systems M7B15 User manual

User Guide
M7B15/M7D12
M7B37-W
M7B57-WPS
M7B77-WPS
Microseven Systems, LLC
Walnut, California, USA
Microseven® Stationary HD Megapixel IP Camera
Series

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Table of Contents
1 System Installation................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Basic System Requirements..........................................................................................................1
1.2 Software and Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 Obtaining the Latest Software and Firmware....................................................................... 1
1.2.2 Installing or Upgrading Microseven Software ...................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Upgrading the Camera Firmware..........................................................................................5
2 Initial Camera Setup.............................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Using the Cam Locator..................................................................................................................7
3 Camera Management and Operations ...............................................................................................11
3.1 Using the Microseven Camera Management Software (M7CMS)..............................................11
3.1.1 The M7CMS Interface .........................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Monitoring Control .............................................................................................................12
3.1.3 View Bar (View Mode, View Option and View Playback controls) .....................................12
3.1.4 System Configuration..........................................................................................................12
3.1.5 Add/Remove Camera, Camera Groups...............................................................................13
3.1.6 User Account.......................................................................................................................15
3.1.7 Manual and Scheduled Recording of Live Video.................................................................15
3.1.8 Establishing Advanced Camera Properties .........................................................................17
3.1.9 Camera Tab .........................................................................................................................18
3.1.10 Video Tab ............................................................................................................................20
3.1.11 Detection Tab......................................................................................................................21
3.1.12 Capture & Snapshot Tab .....................................................................................................22
3.1.13 Recording Tab .....................................................................................................................23
3.1.14 User Accounts Tab ..............................................................................................................25
3.1.15 System Tab..........................................................................................................................25
3.2 Local Video Playback...................................................................................................................26

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1System Installation
1.1 Basic System Requirements
To ensure proper system performance, Microseven requires Microsoft Windows 7 or above and an Intel
core i3 or faster multicore processor. For POE installations, Microseven recommends using a POE+
switch providing up to 25.5 watts per port (IEEE 802.3).
1.2 Software and Firmware Upgrade
1.2.1 Obtaining the Latest Software and Firmware
Microseven enhances features and functionality through regular firmware and software updates. To
take advantage of the newest enhancements, it is important to upgrade your camera(s) with the latest
firmware and software available. This section presents the steps for downloading setup files onto your
local system. The setup files contain installers that will upgrade your system with the latest camera
software.
1. Go to Microseven’s download site located at http://www.microseven.com/downloads.
2. Locate the “Software Downloads” section.
3. Click the ‘Download Now’ button. This will automatically download a file with the .exe extension
(Windows) or .dmg extension (Mac) into your local Download folder.
Note: Clicking the hyperlink text will open a “What’s New” web page containing change log
information for all revisions.
4. Locate the “Firmware Downloads” section on Microseven’s download site.
5. Determine the device type associated with your camera model as shown in the following table.
Camera Model
Device Type
M7B15/M7D12/M7B57 built before Nov 2015
MYM7
M7B15/M7D12/M7B37/M7B57
MYM7i
M7B77
MYM71080i
6. Click the ‘Download Now’ button next to the camera’s appropriate device type. This will
automatically download a setup file with a .pkg extension into your local Download folder.
Important: Installing an incompatible version of firmware may render your camera inoperable. If you
have any questions regarding the firmware version or your camera’s device type, please contact
Microseven support at [e-mail] prior to installing the firmware.

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1.2.2 Installing or Upgrading Microseven Software
This section describes how to install or upgrade Microseven camera software including the Cam Locator
and Microseven Camera Management System (M7CMS) onto your local system. The Cam Locator is used
to establish initial camera settings and M7CMS is used to configure advanced camera options and
features.
Microseven software is installed or upgraded in two basic steps. The first step involves running a setup
file (*.exe or *.dmg) that unpacks a software installation program (Setup Wizard) onto your local system
(see Section 1.2.1 for instructions on downloading the setup file onto your local system). The second
step includes running an installation wizard that installs the Cam Locator and M7CMS onto your local
system.
To install or upgrade Microseven software, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the download folder on your local system and locate the setup file (*.exe file (Windows)
or *.dmg file (Mac)). Double-click the setup file to open the Setup Wizard.
2. Click the ‘Next’ button to continue.
3. Accept the default location or choose another location for the installation of Microseven
software. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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4. Accept the default location or choose another location for the storage of record and snapshot
files. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
5. By default, both software components are selected. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
6. Choose the display resolution. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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7. Select the default location or specify a different location for the Start Menu folder. Click ‘Next’.
8. Setup installs a Cam Locator icon and M7CMS launch icon on your desktop by default.
Uncheck any icon you don’t want installed on your desktop. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
9. Click ‘Install’ to continue with the installation. Once the installation has completed, click ‘Finish’
to exit Setup and launch the Microseven Cam Locator.

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1.2.3 Upgrading the Camera Firmware
This section describes how to upgrade the Microseven camera firmware using the setup file downloaded
onto your local system (see Section 1.2.1).
1. Power on the camera using the provided power supply and connect an Ethernet cable between
the camera and your router. Wait at least 60 seconds before beginning the set up to allow full
enablement of the hardware and network recognition.
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon to open the Microseven Cam Locator window.
3. Select the camera you wish to configure and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to open the
Camera Setup window.
4. On the Camera Setup window, click ‘Browse’ to open a browse menu and select the appropriate
“*.pkg” file.

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5. Click ‘Open’ to transfer the “*.pkg” file name to the “Firmware” field of the Camera Setup dialog
window.
6. Click the ‘Upgrade’ button on the Camera Setup dialog.
7. After the firmware is successfully upgraded, a confirmation window appears.
8. Click ‘OK’ to close the window.

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2Initial Camera Setup
2.1 Using the Cam Locator
The Microseven Cam Locator searches the local network for cameras and devices supporting multicast
traffic.
1. Make sure the camera(s) are powered up and connected to the local network with a standard
Cat5e Ethernet cable between the camera and your router. Allow one minute (60 seconds)
before beginning the set up process in order to fully enable the camera's hardware and allow it
to be recognized by your network.
2. Click the Cam Locator desktop icon to open the Microseven Cam Locator. Highlight the
desired camera from the list and click the ‘Network Setup’ button to bring up the Camera
Setup window.
Note: If a network camera does not appear in the Cam Locator, confirm the camera's power adapter
and Ethernet cable are properly connected. Click the ‘Search’ button again to find your camera.
The following table contains instructions on establishing initial camera settings including Login Info,
Network Settings, HTTP Port, Firmware Upgrade, Test Video, and Setup WiFi settings found on the
“Camera Setup” menu.
Section
Description
Login Info
Username, Password
The Login Info section at the top of the Camera Setup window displays
Username and Password fields. The default username is “admin” and the
default password is “password”.

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Section
Description
Network Settings
Enable DHCP
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway
Enable Dynamic DNS
Preferred DNS
Alternate DNS
MAC
Network settings will use either a dynamic or static IP addressing protocol.
Dynamic IP addressing (default): DHCP-enabled routers dynamically assign
IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway camera parameters. By
default, the DHCP server typically accommodates dynamic DNS operations. If
needed, the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS information can usually be
found within the router's setup pages or within the modem's configuration
established by your ISP.
1. Ensure the ‘Enable DHCP’ checkbox is checked (graying out the IP
address, Subnet mask, and Gateway fields).
2. Make sure the ‘Enable Dynamic DNS’ checkbox is checked (graying
out the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS fields).
3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings, then allow 60 seconds for the
camera to restart.
4. To confirm the changes were accepted, go back to the Cam Locator's
main page, click ‘Search’ and review the displayed settings
Static IP addressing: For implementations using a static IP protocol:
1. Uncheck the ‘Enable DHCP’ checkbox and manually enter the
preconfigured IP address (mapped to the camera’s MAC address),
Subnet mask, and Gateway parameters.
2. Uncheck the ‘Enable Dynamic DNS’ checkbox and enter the
Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS address (e.g. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).
3. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings, then allow 60 seconds for the
camera to restart.
4. To confirm the changes were accepted, go back to the Cam Locator's
main page, click ‘Search’ and review the displayed settings
The MAC address is displayed for informational purposes and is not editable
from the Network Settings menu.
HTTP Port
The HTTP port is set to 80 by default. You may customize the HTTP port to
equal a standalone number or a number within the range of 0 to 49151
(0~49151). Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings, then allow 60 seconds for the
camera to restart. To confirm the changes were accepted, go back to the
Cam Locator's main page, click ‘Search’ and review the displayed settings.
Firmware Upgrade
See Section 1.2.3 for instructions on upgrading the camera firmware.
Test Video
The Test Video function provides a quick way to check if the camera’s
network settings were successfully established for video display. With a
successful network configuration, a web browser displays the camera’s live
video after clicking the ‘Test Video’ button found on the bottom of the
Camera Setup window.
Troubleshooting tip: If the video test fails with the error message “Fail to
connect to camera. Check network and firewall settings”, check your

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Section
Description
Antivirus software settings and add the camera IP address to a list of
exceptions where the antivirus software overlooks the IP camera(s) during
virus scanning and protection operations.
Setup Wi-Fi
Click the ‘Setup WiFi’ button found at the bottom of the Camera Setup
window to bring up a Wireless Settings window.
Initially, the Wireless Settings window displays a single item, the ‘Enable
wireless’ checkbox. Check the ‘Enable wireless’ box to display SSID, Network
type, Security type, Encrypt type, and Password fields and a ‘Test wireless
settings’ button on the window.
Click the ‘Search’ button next to the SSID field to bring up a Wireless Device
window.
Click the ‘Search’ button next to the SSID field to see a list of available
devices broadcasting their SSID. Select the device of your choice and click
‘Add’.

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Section
Description
On the Wireless Settings window, the SSID, Network type, Security type, and
Encrypt type fields should now be populated from the router’s information.
Enter your Wi-Fi password into the Password field. Click ‘Test’ to test
whether a Wi-Fi connection was successfully established. Click ‘Apply’ to
save all settings.
Test your camera’s Wi-Fi network connection by disconnecting the Ethernet
cable. Wait for about 60 seconds, use cam locator to find the camera with
Wi-Fi connection.

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3Camera Management and Operations
3.1 Using the Microseven Camera Management Software (M7CMS)
3.1.1 The M7CMS Interface
The M7CMS interface provides numerous tools for configuring, managing, and administering your
Microseven camera system.
The interface is divided into a main viewer section in which live video is displayed and
expandable/collapsible side panels. In the basic viewing mode, the “Online Cameras” side panel is
displayed. In View Playback mode, the “Set Camera” and “Set Playback Date and Time” panels are
displayed.
Note: The PTZ Control feature is not available with the current M7CMS version.
Main viewer displays live video
(shown in 4 window view mode)
Dynamic side panels
View bar with
clickable icons
Button bar with access to camera configuration, user account, and recording features

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3.1.2 Monitoring Control
Camera monitoring functionality that is available on the ‘Online Cameras’side panel is presented in the
following table.
Button
Description
/
Motion detection alerts is on/off
/
Microphone input is on/off
/
Camera is connected/disconnected
/
Audio is off /on
/
Record is off /on
Snapshot button (hover to display snapshot save path
Hard drive free space (hovering displays remaining hard drive space)
I/O trigger alerts (not applicable to M7 series)
3.1.3 View Bar (View Mode, View Option and View Playback controls)
The bottom portion of the M7CMS window contains clickable icons with the following viewing
functionality:
View mode: Click the icon to choose a display configuration from a single pane up to a
maximum of 16 panes
View option: Click to toggle between a full window display and a normal window display
View playback: Click icon to open access to recorded and saved videos (see Section 3.3 for
video playback instructions)
3.1.4 System Configuration
The Configuration button located on the bottom of the M7CMS window provides access to the System
Configuration menu when clicked.
The System Configuration menu provides the ability to:
Set User ID and Password
Establish User ID/Password persistence
Set the startup screen mode
Manage program exit validation requirements
Establish M7CMS startup parameters
Set record file lengths

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3.1.5 Add/Remove Camera, Camera Groups
Adding new camera groups, deleting camera groups, adding cameras into camera groups, and deleting
cameras from a camera group is accomplished from the ‘Add Camera’ button located on the bottom of
the M7CMS window.
To add a camera group, perform the following steps:
1. Click the ‘Add Camera’ button found on the bottom of the M7CMS window.
2. The Microseven Camera popup menu is displayed.
3. Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
4. Click ‘OK’.
5. A new window with a ‘Camera Group List’tab is displayed.
6. Type a name in the ‘Group Name’ field.
7. Click ‘Add’.
8. The new camera group will now be displayed in the ‘Name’ list.
9. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and click ‘Close’ to close the window.

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To remove a camera group, perform the following steps:
1. Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
2. Click the ‘Add Group’ radio button.
3. Click ‘OK’ to display a Microseven Camera window and Camera Group List tab.
4. From the list, select the camera group you wish to delete.
5. Click ‘Delete’.
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:
1. Click the M7CMS ‘Add Camera’ button to display the Microseven Camera popup menu.
2. Click the ‘Add Camera’ radio button and select the group of your choice from the pulldown
menu.
3. Click ‘OK’ to close the dialog box and open the Camera List menu.
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.
5. In the Search window, highlight the camera from the list and click the ‘Select’ button to pre-load
the camera information.
6. Click the ‘Add’ button to add the camera to the camera group.
7. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.
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.

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To remove a camera from a camera group, perform the following
1. Follow “Add Camera” steps 1-5.
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.
3. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes and close the window.
3.1.6 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.
To modify user ID and password information for M7CMS accounts, perform the following steps:
1. Click the ‘User account’ button to launch a ‘User List’ window.
2. Add a new user by typing a name in the ‘User ID’ field and password in the ‘Password’ field.
3. Use the check boxes in the ‘User Privilege’ section to assign camera setup, camera operation,
record schedule setting, and record playback privileges.
4. Click ‘Add’. The name and associated user privileges will be displayed in in the user list.
5. Click ‘OK’ to save the user and close the window.
3.1.7 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.
3.1.7.1 Manual Recording
1. Click the ‘Manual REC’ radio dial button on the M7CMS button bar.
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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3.1.7.2 Scheduled Recording
Recordings can be scheduled per camera and for specific dates and times in either a continuous mode or
an alerts-based mode.
1. Click the ‘Schedule REC Setting’ radio button and the ‘Set Schedule’ button to open a “Set
Schedule”window.
2. Select the camera of your choice from the ‘Camera Select’ drop down menu.
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
1) Click the ‘Continuous’ radio button.
2) Set the Continuous Recording Schedule by highlighting all DATE/TIME cells (one cell is
equal to one hour).
Alerts Recording Mode
1) Click the radio button(s) next to one of the following recording options:
a. Motion (initiate recording when a motion detection alert is triggered)
b. I/O (initiate recording when an input/output fault event is detected)
c. Motion, I/O (alert is triggered with either event)
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
(Light blue) Motion detection trigger
(Pink) I/O alerts detection trigger
(Dark blue) Motion detection trigger + I/O alerts detection trigger
(Yellow) 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.
5. Accept the default save path or set a folder path of your choice by clicking ‘Browse’.
6. If you wish to schedule continuous recording for all cameras, check the ‘Apply recording
schedule to all cameras’ box.
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.
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.
9. Click ‘OK’ to save the settings.
3.1.8 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:
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.
--or--
2) Click on the camera icon in the Online Cameras pane
--or--
3) Click on the IP address hyperlink in the Online Cameras pane
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.