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DC-F1111A
DC-F1211A

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This is a basic installation manual for use of an IDIS netework camera. Users who are using this product for the rst
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 warnings and precautions
contained in this document are intended to promote proper use of the product and thereby prevent accidents and
property damage and must be followed at all times. Once you have read this document, keep it at an easily accessible
location for future reference.
•The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any product damage resulting from the use of unauthorized parts and
accessories or from the user's failure to comply with the instructions contained in this manual.
•The information in this document is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication even though explanation
about some functions may not be incorporated. The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems resulting from
the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this
publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
•It is recommended that rst-time users of this network camera and individuals who are not familiar with its use seek
technical assistance from their retailer regarding product installation and use.
•If you need to disassemble the product for functionality expansion or repair purposes, you must contact your retailer and
seek professional assistance.
•Both retailers and users should be aware that this product has been certied as being electromagnetically compatible for
commercial use. If you have sold or purchased this product unintentionally, please replace with a consumer version.
Safety Symbols
Symbol Type Description
Warning An important instruction or set of important instructions that can lead to severe injury or
even death if not followed.
Caution An instruction or set of instruction that can lead to personal injury and/or property
damage if not followed.
In-Text
Symbol Type Description
Caution Important information concerning a specic function.
Note Useful information concerning a specic function.
Before reading this document

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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
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Remove the power from thus equipment before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval
of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of re,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placing and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an wall or ceiling that is not strong
enough to sustain the camera. The equipment may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the
manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
Do not place this equipment in an enclosed space. Sucient
ventilation is required to prevent an increase in ambient temperature
which can cause malfunction or the risk of re.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power, please consult your equipment dealer or local power
company.
8. Power Cord
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
remove the power and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-
line surges. If thunder or lightning is common where the equipment is
installed, use a surge protection device.
10. Overloading
Do not overload network port and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of re or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualied service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Remove the power from this equipment and refer servicing to
qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have hit the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualied technician to restore the equipment to its normal
operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or that
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in re, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualied service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specied so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.

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FCC Compliance Statement
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
oce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Copyright
© 2015 IDIS Co., Ltd.
IDIS Co., Ltd. reserves all rights concerning this document.
Use or duplication of this document in part or whole without the prior consent of IDIS Co., Ltd. is strictly prohibited.
Contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice for reasons such as functionality enhancements.
Registered Trademarks
IDIS is a registered trademark of IDIS Co., Ltd.
Other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
This product contains software built partially on open-source content. Codes for the corresponding open-
source content are available for download. For more information, refer to the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\
OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or the open source guide accompanying this document.

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Table of Contents
1
2
3
Part 1 – Introduction.........................................6
Product Features ................................................................6
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview .......................................................................8
Illustrated Parts List..............................................................8
Body......................................................................................8
Dome Cover ..............................................................................8
Cable .....................................................................................8
Factory Reset .............................................................................9
Installation .....................................................................10
Installation...............................................................................10
Dimensions ..............................................................................10
Part 2 - Camera Connection .................................11
With DirectIP™ NVR-based Layout...............................................11
With non DirectIP™ NVR-based Layout ..........................................12
Part 3 - Appendix ...........................................13
Troubleshooting ...............................................................13
Specications ..................................................................14

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Product Features
DC-F1111A / DC-F1211A are IP-based network cameras
that compress and transmit video over ethernet.
You can use the IDIS Discovery program to change
network camera settings or the IDIS Solution Suite
Compact program to manage multiple network
cameras. In addition, the embedded web server (IDIS
Web) lets you remotely view live video using a web
browser. In addition, you can use the IDIS Solution Suite
Compact to manage network cameras and view/record
video.
In this operation manual, the term Remote System
refers to the computer on which the remote program
(IDIS Solution Suite Compact or IDIS Web) is running.
•Supports DirectIP mode working with a DirectIP™
NVR that allows users to simply set up all required
congurations without a PC
•Supports ONVIF protocol (v2.4.0)
•Multi-streaming for high-resolution and high-quality
video monitoring and simultaneous recording in real-
time as well as exible congurations for those
•Supports H.264 video compression and M-JPEG still
image compression algorithms
•Supports 4-stage video compression rate and
multiple compression resolutions
•Video stream buering to counter pre-/post-event
buering and network delays for improved network
recording reliability
•Remote monitoring via web browser or remote
software
•Automatic web casting code (HTML) generation
•Up to 10 simultaneous remote monitoring
connections
•IP ltering, HTTPS, SSL, IEEE 802.1X, and congurable
user authority levels for greater security
•Network bandwidth limitation and MAT features for
more ecient use of network bandwidth
•Easy network access via UPnP (Universal Plug and
Play) function and embedded mDNS (Multicast DNS)
protocol
•Wide dynamic range compensation (Digital WDR) for
improved video quality in high-contrast situations
•Slow shutter support for improved low-lighting video
capture performance
•Quick and easy rmware upgrade over the network
•Redundant rmware and auto recovery features for
improved system stability
•Network-based integrated management of multiple
network cameras
•Multiple event detection modes: Motion Detection,
Trip Zone, and Tampering
•Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet)
•Video out feature (selectable NTSC/PAL)
Remote monitoring and recording via multistreaming
are available using the IDIS Solution Suite Compact
program. For more information on using IDIS Solution
Suite Compact, refer to its operation manual.
There is a limit to the number of users allowed to
connect remotely via the Internet at the same time.
Part 1 – Introduction

Part 1 – Introduction
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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

Part 1 – Introduction
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Overview
Product color and design may vary depending on the model.
Illustrated Parts List
Body
231
4
Dome Cover
3
1Lens
2Wall/Ceiling Installation Hole
3Dome Cover Screw Hole
4Factory Reset Button
Cable
3
21
1Ferrite Core
2Network Port
3Video Out

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●Lens
Fixed lens is installed.
●Wall/Ceiling Installation Hole
Used to screw the camera in place on a wall or a
ceiling.
●Dome Cover Screw Hole
Secures the dome cover to the camera.
●Factory Reset Button
Restores the camera's default factory settings. For
more information, refer to the Factory Reset.
●Cable
- Ferrite Core: It is provided for EMI (electromagnetic
interference) suppression.
- Network Port: Connect a network cable with
an RJ-45 connector to this port. The camera is
supplied with power over Ethernet cable by using
a PoE switch. For more information on PoE switch
use, refer to the switch manufacturer's operation
manual. You can congure, 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
ports for previewing video and not monitoring
video.
Camera surveillance may be prohibited by laws that
vary by region. Check the laws in your area before
using this product for surveillance purposes.
The network connector is not designed to be
connected directly with cable or wire intended for
outdoor use.
Factory Reset
Only use the factory reset button to restore the camera
to its factory default settings.
A factory reset will clear all camera settings congured
by the user.
1 Shut o the power supply, separate the dome cover
from the camera body and push the factory reset
buttons.
2 Hold the button down and reconnect the power.
3 After connecting the power, wait 5 seconds and
then take out hands from the button.
4 The device will go through the resetting process and
reboot. All camera settings will be restored to their
factory defaults after the reboot.
5 Connect the dome cover to the camera body.
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
information on resetting the camera remotely, refer to
the IDIS Discovery operation manual.

Part 1 – Introduction
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Installation
Installation of this product does not require the use of
special tools.
For more information on other devices comprising the
overall system, refer to their respective installation
manuals.
Product color and design may vary depending on the
model.
Installation
Check the wall or ceiling to see if it needs to be
reinforced. The camera may fall o if the wall or ceiling
is not strong enough to support its weight.
1 Screw the camera body to the wall or ceiling by
using the mounting screws provided with the
camera.
2 Screw the dome cover to the camera body.
3 Connect external devices and the network cable.
Dimensions
120mm (4.72”)
95mm (3.74”)
56.21mm (2.21”)

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Use the camera by connecting to DirectIP™ NVR or non DirectIP™ NVR, VMS such as IDIS Solution Suite Compact.
With DirectIP™ NVR-based Layout
DirectIPTM NVR
DirectIP
TM
Switch
Network Camera
Network
Remote Monitoring
Monitor Out
DirectIP™ NVR makes it easy to use cameras without extra network congurations.
Each camera can be controlled via the DirectIP™ NVR setup menu, without any PC.
For detailed camera settings, please see the camera setting pages of DirectIP™ NVR manual.
For users using the camera with DirectIP™ NVR connection, do not need to consider contents in the camera operation
manual.
Part 2 - Camera Connection

Part 2 - Camera Connection
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With non DirectIP™ NVR-based Layout
Network Camera
Network
Remote Monitoring
(IDIS Solution Suite
Compact or IDIS Web)
Remote Recording
(IDIS Solution Suite
Compact)
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 in the camera operation manual are only for users using the camera with non DirectIP™ NVR connection
or VMS connection such as IDIS Solution Suite Compact.

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Problem Check
The main unit won't turn
on.
•Check the power cable connection.
•Check the power outlet.
PoE switch isn't being
recognized.
Check the grounding status of the I/O device connected to the camera and the PoE
switch. If they are not grounded, ground them and try again.
I can't see Live videos. •Check the camera's power status.
•Check the network connection status of the computer and the network camera.
Images are blurry. •Make sure the lens is clean. If not, clean it using a soft piece of cloth or a brush.
•If there is too much light coming into the camera or the camera is picking up an
overly bright light source, adjust the camera's position/angle accordingly.
Video color appears
incorrect.
Check the white balance settings. If using the Auto option, it may take some time
for the white balance to be adjusted.
Images are blinking. If the camera is pointed at the sun or a uorescent lamp, adjust the camera's angle
away.
Lost the admin ID and
password and unable
to connect to a network
camera.
You must perform a factory reset. A factory reset will revert all settings, including
network settings, to their factory defaults. After performing a factory reset, make a
memo of the admin ID and password as a safety precaution.
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 8.0 or below.
Part 3 - Appendix
Troubleshooting

Part 3 - Appendix
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Specications
These product specications may change without prior notice.
Lens
Lens Type Fixed Focus Lens: F2.2
Focal Length 2.8mm
Viewing Angle
DC-F1111A 78.5º(H), 44º(V), 90.3º(D)
DC-F1211A 118.7º(H), 66.4º(V), 137º(D)
Camera
Image Sensor DC-F1111A 1/4" CMOS
DC-F1211A 1/2.7” CMOS
Minimum Subject Lux
DC-F1111A
When the B&W mode is disabled: 0.26 Lux @ F 2.2
When the B&W mode is enabled: 0.23 Lux @ F 2.2
When the B&W mode is enabled and shutter speed is 1/7.5s: 0.03 Lux
@ F 2.2
DC-F1211A
When the B&W mode is disabled: 0.69 Lux @ F 2.2
When the B&W mode is enabled: 0.59 Lux @ F 2.2
When the B&W mode is enabled and shutter speed is 1/7.5s: 0.11 Lux
@ F 2.2
Scanning Method Progressive scan
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 45 dB
Dynamic Range
(Digital WDR)
> 90 dB

Part 3 - Appendix
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Video
Signal Format NTSC or PAL (programmable)
Compression Algorithm H.264, M-JPEG (Four levels)
Compression Resolution DC-F1111A 352x240, 704x480, 1280x720
DC-F1211A 352x240, 704x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080
Bitrate Control DC-F1111A H.264 –CBR / VBR (up to 8 Mbps)
DC-F1211A H.264 –CBR / VBR (up to 12 Mbps)
Max. Transmission Rate
(frames per second)
DC-F1111A 30 ips @ 1280x720 + 30 ips @ 1280x720
DC-F1211A 30 ips @ 1920x1080 + 4 ips @ 1920x1080
Multi-Stream Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary
I/O
Video Out* 1 Composite, 1 Vp-p
Network Connection 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
* Use these ports for previewing video and not monitoring video.
Connector
Video Out** BNC
Ethernet Port RJ-45
** Use these ports for previewing video and not monitoring video.
General
External Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.74" x 2.21 x 4.72" (95mm x 56.21mm x 120mm)
Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.64" x 4.45" x 5.87" (194mm x 113mm x 149mm)
Weight (Main Unit) 0.55 lbs. (0.25kg)
Weight (Packaging) 0.95 lbs. (0.43kg)
Working Temperature 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
(Starting temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C))
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 90%
Power Input PoE(IEEE 802.3af, Class1)
Power Consumption Max. 3W
Certications FCC, CE
V1.1

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