Warnings Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty. WARNING! The use of a CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2 power supply is required to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE CCTV APPLICATIONS. The product must be installed and maintained in accordance with good installation practice to enable the product to function as intended and to prevent problems. Refer to Honeywell Video Systems for installation guidance. Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance FCC Statement (U.S.A.)
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The HCU484 camera packing box should include, in addition to this User Guide, one HCU484 (NTSC) or HCU484X (PAL) camera. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the camera from or call Honeywell Customer Service.
Note The camera auto senses whether an Auto Iris lens or a Manual Iris lens is attached. The HCU484 Series camera is factory configured for a CS- mount lens. Follow Figure 1 to attach a customer supplied lens, screw the "...
Setting the Signal Format Figure 3 Camera Rear View Set signal format Set the signal format switch (see Figure 3) to: NTSC for North America PAL for International Connecting Monitor and Power Note Check the power source from the external power supply before applying power to the camera.
If it does not illuminate, check the removable terminal block connections and the power source. Remote Control Connections The HCU484 Series camera can be controlled remotely using an RS485 connection. Figure 5 shows a remote control connection using a Honeywell HJZTP keyboard controller.
Do not remove the 120 Ohm termination resistor provided with the camera. Multiple Camera Connections For installations of more than one HCU484 camera in a daisychain configuration, keep the 120 Ohm termination resistor (provided with the camera) only in the last camera in...
Programming On-Screen Display Use the OSD (On-Screen Display) to program the camera. OSD menu controls Figure 7 Menu Controls • Press and hold ENTER 2 seconds to access MAIN MENU • Press to enter a screen or select a menu option "...
VERSION INFO .. enter the submenu > arrows RESTORE DEFAULTS <NO> EXIT EXIT W/O SAVE. OSD Menu Structure The HCU484 menu system consists of four setup menus for easy camera programming. Figure 8 Menu Structure MENU CAMERA VIEWING DAY/NIGHT VERSION...
Configuring the WDR Presets Select the appropriate camera mode for the lighting conditions. MENU WDR PRESETS MENU WDR PRESETS CAMERA SETUP .. VIEWING .. PRESETS .. <CUSTOM.> > > WDR PRESETS .. INDOOR> FLUORESCENT DAY/NIGHT SETUP .. PREVIOUS PAGE VERSION .. RESTORE DEFAULTS EXIT SAVE &...
Optimizing the Camera Setup Note This menu is for advanced users only. CAMERA SETUP DIG SLOW SHUTTER X2 .. SYNC MODE .. LL .. 26 dB WHITE BALANCE .. > RS 485 SETUP .. AI THOLD -18 -42 The table below explains the options on the CAMERA SETUP menu.
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>AGC The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) setting affects the day/night threshold. A higher AGC value results in the camera switching from day to night mode at lower levels. While observing a video monitor, adjust the noise in the image, from 0 dB to 36 dB.
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<ATW Xtnd> Automatic Tracking White Balance (Extended Range). Continuously monitors the color temperature while an internal micro controller sets the white balance. Select this mode when the scene illumination varies between indoor scenes and outdoor scene lighting. Operating color temperature range is 2000K to 11000K.
Setting the Camera Image Properties VIEWING FLIP ID DISPLAY <OFF> > SHARPNESS NORMAL BRIGHTNESS 110 80 RESOLUTION NORMAL COLOR ADJ. PREVIOUS PAGE . The table below explains the options on the VIEWING menu. >FLIP Select either: <ON> to reverse the image horizontally on the video monitor, or <OFF>...
>COLOR ADJ While observing the video monitor, move the cursor to adjust the color saturation, from -8 to 8 (0 is the default). Setting the Day/Night Control The table below explains the options on the DAY/NIGHT SETUP menu. >D/N CONTROL Select either: <AUTO>...
The image on a standard high resolution color camera appears to have brighter colors. How do I make the HCU484 have a similar look to a traditional CCTV camera? Select the Wide Dynamic Preset that gives you the best picture for your scene.
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If I select a WDR preset and change the AGC value, when I go back to the WDR preset, it has changed to “Custom”. Has my preset been changed or erased? The WDR presets set the dynamic range, the exposure, sharpness and the AGC level.