## General Settings

The general topics on operating the cameras are found in the general settings.

#### Arming

The main arming feature needs to be activated in order to process events, execute actions and notifications and record images and audio data.

Parameter | Explanation
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Activated | The camera is always armed.
Off | The camera is not armed: no image storage, actions or messages.
CS | Arming is controlled via a custom signal that needs to be previously configured on the camera. The camera can use a signal input or connected MX-GPS-Box, for example, as the main switch for arming by using the custom signal.
From master | The camera is armed only when the master camera is armed.
See also: | Recording/Arming MxActivitySensor

#### Frequency of Power Supply

If the camera’s exposure control is not matched to the frequency of the power supply, sources of artificial lighting may lead to image interference. This parameter sets the camera to the power supply frequency of the respective country to prevent interference.

Parameter | Explanation
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No artificial light | If the camera is used in daylight conditions (rather than with artificial lighting), you can also use the No artificial light setting.
50 Hz | The factory default setting for Europe is 50 Hz.
60 Hz | Set the power supply frequency to 60 Hz for Canada, the U.S. and Japan.

#### Audio Source

Select the desired audio source. It is also possible to integrate an external audio source, in addition to using the camera’s microphone. The audio source is used for two-way communication and recording audio data, for example.