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DC-F Series Operation Manual DC-F1111 DC-F1211 Powered by...
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Before reading this document This is a basic document for installation and use of an IDIS network camera. Users who are using this product for the first time, as well as users with experience using comparable products, must read this document carefully before use and heed to the warnings and precautions contained herein while using the product.
Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions 10. Overloading All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Do not overload network port and extension cords as this can result in appliance is operated.
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• Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) Web) lets you remotely view live video using a web • Video out feature (selectable NTSC/PAL) browser. In addition, you can use the IDIS Solution Suite Remote monitoring and recording via multistreaming Compact to manage network cameras and view/record are available using the IDIS Solution Suite Compact video.
Part 1 – Introduction Accessories Upon purchasing the product, check inside the box to make sure all the following accessories are included. External appearances and colors of the accessories may vary depending on the model. Network Camera Open Source Guide Quick Guide Screws...
You can configure, manage, and upgrade this camera and monitor its images from a remote computer over the network. For more information on network connection setup, refer to the IDIS Discovery operation manual. - Video Out (BNC): Connect the monitor. Use these...
It's also possible to do a factory reset by pressing and releasing the reset button while the camera is turned on or using the IDIS Discovery program from a remote location. A factory reset will reboot the system. For more...
Part 2 - Camera Connection Use the camera by connecting to DirectIP™ NVR or non DirectIP™ NVR, VMS such as IDIS Solution Suite Compact. With DirectIP™ NVR-based Layout Network Camera Monitor Out Network Remote Monitoring DirectIP NVR makes it easy to use cameras without extra network configurations.
Control the camera over the network from software installed on a computer. Ideal for using the camera over the network from a remote location. The contents after page 13 are only for users using the camera with non DirectIP™ NVR connection or VMS connection such as IDIS Solution Suite Compact.
NVR. - Ideal for using the camera over the network from a remote location. From the Protocol Setup screen, select the IDIS and then click OK. Click on the Setup icon and then select Setup →...
Part 3 - Remote Setup Quick Setup Quick Setup allows you to set up System, Network, Video and other basic settings needed for camera use. From the Remote Setup screen, select the System menu on the left to display the current settings. Select an option under the menu to change the corresponding settings.
There may be some more settings that cannot be changed, too. If you want to change those settings, connect to the camera by using the IDIS Discovery program.
Part 3 - Remote Setup Date/Time User/Group • User/Group: Change remote camera control • Date/Time: Change the camera's date/time settings permission settings for users and user groups. and display formats and configure the time zone and daylight saving time settings. Click Apply to apply the - Add Group: Add a new user group.
Part 3 - Remote Setup Network • DNS Server: Enter the DNS server's IP address. By using the DNS server, you will be able to use domain names instead of IP addresses when configuring the FEN, time, or SMTP server. If the camera is connected to the network via DHCP, select the From DHCP option to retrieve the DNS server's IP address from the DHCP server automatically.
By enabling IDIS Web and RTSP ports, enter the FEN Server's domain name instead of its IP you will be able to use the IDIS Web program or address for the FEN Server setting. a media player that supports RTSP (Real-Time •...
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Address:IDIS Web Click Apply to use the recommended port numbers. Port Number/ (If Use HTTPS has been enabled, enter https instead of http). Camera's IDIS Web port number and RTSP port number must be configured correctly in order to establish a connection this way.
Part 3 - Remote Setup Bandwidth Control Security Regulates the camera's network bandwidth use based on network traffic fluctuations. • IP Filtering: Select this option to enable IP Filtering. IP Filtering allows camera access from certain IP addresses and blocks access from others. Select Network Bandwidth limit and then specify the maximum bandwidth.
Part 3 - Remote Setup Video IEEE 802.1X Select the IEEE 802.1X option to enable IEEE 802.1X network connection authentication. Configure Camera, Streaming, Webcasting, MAT, and Privacy Masking options. • Certificates: Upload a certificate or a private key. You may be prompted to enter a password for the private key.
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Part 3 - Remote Setup • Backlight Compensation: Enable/disable the - INCANDESCENT - FLUORESCENT COLD: Select Backlight Compensation feature. If enabled, objects a lighting type to apply the appropriate white are exposed brighter in backlit situations. balance. • Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness level. Adjust the •...
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Part 3 - Remote Setup • Shutter Speed Control: Adjust Shutter Speed. This Exposure option is available only when Anti-Flicker and Slow Configure Exposure settings. Shutter are both set to Off. - Auto: The system will assess the lighting conditions and adjust the shutter speed automatically.
• Video Output: Display whether the BNC video output works or not. The BNC video output may not work DC-F1211 only depending on the Streaming settings. If multiple users are connected to the camera, the increase in bandwidth use can lower the frame rate.
Part 3 - Remote Setup Privacy Masking Select the MAT option to use the MAT (Motion Adaptive Select Privacy Masking to set up a privacy mask over Transmission) feature during video transmission and a specific area. The section on which a privacy mask is recording.
Select Remote Callback to send callback messages to a Designate event detection alert actions. remote system. • Not supported from the IDIS Web program. • The camera must be registered to the remote system in order to use the Remote Callback feature.
Part 3 - Remote Setup • FTP Server: Click Add to register a new FTP server. • Settings: Configure image and upload settings. Click Remove to remove a registered FTP server. - Upload Type: Choose an upload type. Select When an event is detected, a .jpg image of the event Always to upload images using the settings below, detected image is uploaded to the Primary Server.
With motion detection event enabled, motion detections within the designated area will be • Not supported from the IDIS Web program. assumed as events. • The camera must be registered to the remote system in order to use the Remote Callback feature.
Part 4 - IDIS Web IDIS Web is a program that allows you to view video from remote locations over the Internet and can be accessed on a Internet Explorer. Microsoft System requirements for running IDIS Web are as follows: •...
Run as administrator option. Otherwise, certain IDIS Web functions might not be available. • Launching a new version of IDIS Web for the first time can cause Internet Explorer to load information from the previous version. In this case, navigate to Tools → Internet Options → General, delete temporary Internet files, and then restart IDIS Web.
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Part 4 - IDIS Web Click to view the video in full screen. Press the ESC key on the keyboard to return to the previous screen. TYPE 1 Click to print the current video screen using a printer connected to the computer.
Part 5 - Appendix Setup Menu Tree (Remote Setup) Remote Setup Quick Setup System Network Video System General Date/Time User/Group Network IP Address Port/QoS Bandwidth Control Security IEEE 802.1X Video Camera Streaming Webcasting Privacy Masking Event Action Email Remote Callback FTP Upload Event Motion Detection...
ID and password as a safety precaution. camera. Unable to launch IDIS Web. If the IDIS Web login screen is not loading, check which version of Microsoft Internet Explorer you are using. IDIS Web may not launch properly on versions 6.0 or below.
Admin Port Quality Bitrate Control Record Port Resolution RTSP Port Camera Name Compression Date/Time DSCP Time Sync FEN Name Use FEN FEN Server Use HTTPS Frame Rate User/Group Use UPnP IDIS Web Port IPFiltering Watch Port Network Bandwidth Limit Ver. 1.1...
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