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HD4D Series Fixed Minidome Camera HD4D3S HD4D3SX HD4D9S HD4D9SX HD4DAFS HD4DAFSX HD4DIRS HD4DIRSX Configuration Guide Document 800-08379 – Rev B – 05/11...
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Revisions Issue Date Revisions 04/11 New document. 5/11 Operating temperature upper limit changed to 131°F (55°C). RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Introduction This document provides instructions for configuring the following HD4D Series indoor/outdoor vandal-resistant mini fixed dome cameras: • HD4D3S(X) 3.3–12 mm Vari-focal Auto Iris lens • HD4D9S(X) 9–22 mm Vari-focal Auto Iris lens • HD4DAFS(X) 2.9–8.5 mm Auto Focus lens •...
Programming the Camera The camera is programmed using the on-screen display (OSD) menus. You may need to connect a portable monitor during installation using the supplied adapter cable. To access the OSD menu system, press the OSD controller joystick located on the camera control board.
Exposure Menu EXPOSURE LENS Note Only DC mode is supported at this time. Choosing MANUAL mode may cause the camera to operate incorrectly. Select DC. Press the OSD controller joystick to adjust the brightness level of the monitor screen. Select a value from 0 to 99 (99 = brightest).
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EXPOSURE E. SHUTTER (Electronic Shutter) You can select from 18 different shutter speed levels, from X256 to 1/100000. The default shutter speed is 1/60. Note The SENSE_UP menu cannot be controlled if the E.SHUTTER setting is above 1/250. Select 1/100FLC to run camera in flickerless mode.
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EXPOSURE BLC (Backlight Compensation) Backlight Compensation prevents subjects in defined areas of the scene from appearing too dark when backlighting is present. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can adjust the BLC level in five areas of the scene (top, bottom, center, left, right).
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EXPOSURE MAX_DR (Maximum Dynamic Range) Maximum Dynamic Range provides clear images even when strong backlighting is present. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can adjust the MAX_DR level. Select a value from 0 to 20. Document 800-08379 Rev B 05/11...
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EXPOSURE AGC (Auto Gain Control) Auto Gain Control automatically adjusts the video gain to enhance picture brightness in low light conditions. Select one of the following settings: • • • MIDDLE • HIGH EXPOSURE SENSE_UP Sense Up automatically activates slow shutter function when a scene is too dark.
Color Menu COLOR WB MODE (White Balance) To set the white balance mode, select one of the following: • AWC - Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2000 K and 18000 K. • ATW - Auto Tracking White Balance mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2500 K and 9500 K.
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COLOR WB MODE If WB mode is set to MANUAL, you can manually adjust the red level (M.WB R) and the blue level (M.WB B). Select a value from 0 to 255. COLOR R-Y GAIN AND B-Y GAIN R-Y GAIN sets the amount of red in the image.
Day&Night Menu DAY&NIGHT D&N MODE (True Day/Night) To set the True Day/Night mode, select one of the following: • AUTO - Camera automatically switches between day and night mode depending on the light level. • COLOR - Camera remains in day mode, regardless of light level.
Function Menu FUNCTION MIRROR Select one of the following settings: • • MIRROR - Flips the image horizontally • V-FLIP - Flips the image vertically • ROTATE - Combines V-FLIP and MIRROR FUNCTION SHARPNESS To set the image sharpness, select a value from 0 to 49 (49 = sharpest).
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FUNCTION GAMMA Select the desired gamma level: • 0.45 (default) • • FUNCTION 3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Digital Noise Reduction reduces the noise/distortion on the screen at night, allowing clear images in low light conditions. Select one of the following settings: •...
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FUNCTION D_ZOOM (Digital Zoom) Digital Zoom lets you magnify the image on the screen up to three times. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can define the following settings: • ZOOM - Adjustable from X1.0 to X3.0 (X3.0 =×...
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FUNCTION SLC (Side Light Compensation) Side Light Compensation compensates for a brighter image on the sides of the screen. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can adjust the brightness level. Adjust the brightness level by selecting a value from 0 to 50. Document 800-08379 Rev B 05/11...
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FUNCTION HME (Highlight Masking Exposure) Highlight Masking Exposure masks highlights, allowing objects to appear more clearly on the screen. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can adjust the HME level. Adjust the HME level by selecting a value from 0 to 60. The higher the number, the darker the masking will be.
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FUNCTION DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) Digital Image Stabilization minimizes or prevents blurred images due to camera vibration. Select ON or OFF. Document 800-08379 Rev B 05/11...
Motion Menu MOTION MOTION You can set the camera to detect movement and to display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, set the range of cells for motion detection. Selected cells appear blue.
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MOTION SENSITI. (Sensitivity Level Setting) You can set the sensitivity level of the motion detection. Select a value from 0 to 120 (120 = most sensitive). MOTION SHOW INDI. (Show Indicator) You can set the motion detection indicator to OFF, ICON, or TRACE. Document 800-08379 Rev B 05/11...
MOTION DELAY OUT You can set how long the alarm is displayed on the screen when motion is detected. Select a value from 1 to 15 seconds. Privacy Menu PRIVACY MASK 1 to MASK 6 Privacy masks let you hide parts of the screen from view.
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If ON is selected, press the joystick to set Sizing handles the area to be masked and the color of the mask. • SET WINDOW - Using the joystick, move the mask over the area you want to hide. To resize the mask, press the joystick once to select all of the sizing handles.
Sync Menu SYNC SYNC MODE Select L/L (line lock) or INTERNAL. • Select L/L if two or more cameras are using AC power in a switching system. • Select INTERNAL if camera uses DC power, or if line lock is not required. SYNC V_PHASE When more than two cameras are used in a switching system, phase difference in the AC...
Setup Menu SETUP CAMERA ID You can create a unique identifier for the camera. Select a value from 0 to 254 as the camera ID. Note This feature is not operational at this time. SETUP TITLE You can display a title for the camera on the screen.
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SETUP TITLE (cont.) If ON is selected, you can define the following settings: • EDIT - Lets you select characters for the title • RESET - Clears the title • POSITION - Lets you select where the title is displayed on the screen SETUP DPC (Dead Pixel Cancellation) Note For advanced users only.
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If AUTO is selected, you can define the following settings: • WHITE THR. - Cancels the white defective pixels • BLACK THR. - Cancels the black defective pixels • DPC LEVEL - Lets you adjust the sensitivity level of the dead pixel cancellation To adjust the white defective pixel cancellation, set WHITE THR.
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SETUP OMNI LENS (HD4DAFS Only) The omni lens is a special lens that is always in focus when zooming in and out. Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, you can define the following settings: • ALARM - Select ON or OFF •...
Exit Menu EXIT EXIT Exit the OSD without saving. EXIT SAVE&EXIT Exit the OSD after saving the current settings. EXIT FACTORY SET Revert to factory default settings. Note FACTORY SET does not affect the LENS, DAY&NIGHT, CAMERA ID, and DPC settings. Document 800-08379 Rev B 05/11...
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following issues, use this troubleshooting guide to resolve the problem. If the problem persists, call Technical Support at 1-800-323-4576 (ext. 2) or send an e-mail message to HVSsupport@honeywell.com. No image appears. • Is the coaxial cable attached securely? •...