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HCS544 Day/Night Color Camera NTSC HCS544 HCS544X User Guide Document 800-01123 – Rev B – 02/08...
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Revisions Issue Date 01/08 02/08 Revisions New document Amended specifications, page 21: changed power consumption to 3.5 W; added lens connector; removed ALC.
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Warnings Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty. WARNING! 12 VDC/24 VAC models require the use of CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2 power adapters to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
FCC Compliance Statement Information to the user: 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.
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The HCS544 packing box should include, in addition to this user guide, one HCS544 camera. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the camera from or call Honeywell Customer Service (see the back of this guide for contact information).
Installation Installing the Lens The HCS544 Series camera is factory configured for a CS- mount lens. Follow Figure 1 to attach a customer supplied lens, screw the lens into the front of the camera body Figure 1 Setscrew Figure 2...
Adjusting the Flange Back Focus The back focus adjustment is accessible at the front end of the camera housing to adjust the back focal length or picture focus. Loosen the setscrews with a Phillips screwdriver. Adjust the focus ring to focus the picture. Retighten the setscrew.
Secure the power leads by retightening the terminal screws until snug. Plug the power supply into an appropriate power source. The power LED illuminates to show that the camera is receiving power. If it does not illuminate, check the removable terminal block connections and the power source.
Use the OSD (On-Screen Display) to program the camera. OSD Menu Controls Figure 4 ENTER E N T E R When no buttons are pressed, the menu display turns off automatically after 70 seconds. OSD Menu Control Navigating through the menus ENTER (SET) Press to access the SETUP MENU.
SETUP Menu The HCS544 menu system consists of one main SETUP menu (see Figure Figure 5 <<SETUP>> LENS SHUTTER WHITE BAL. BACKLIGHT SPECIAL% EXIT MENU % indicates submenus SETUP Menu See ”SETUP Menu page 12 Functions” on a description of the sub- menus and menu options.
SETUP Menu Functions Menu Item LENS SHUTTER WHITE BAL. (White Balance) BACKLIGHT (Automatic Gain Control) Option Description Selects Lens type. MANUAL Press ENTER with DC selected to access “BRIGHTNESS” for iris level adjustment. Adjusts shutter settings. Flickerless mode (FLK) reduces MANUAL on-screen flickering.
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Menu Item (Digital Noise Reduction) (Digital Slow Shutter) SPECIAL EXIT Document 800-01123 Rev B 02/08 Option Description Reduces noise on the screen. Increasing the DNR level reduces MIDDLE noise but may introduce video HIGH artifacts. DNR is deactivated if AGC is turned off. Automatically provides a clear AUTO image under low-light...
SPECIAL Menu On the SETUP menu, press the menu control UP or DOWN and then select SPECIAL. Press the ENTER (SET) control to access the SPECIAL menu. Figure 6 <<SPECIAL MENU>> CAMERA ID DAY/NIGHT SYNC MOTION DET PRIVACY MIRROR SHARPNESS RESET RETURN% % indicates submenus...
SPECIAL Menu Functions Menu Item 1 CAMERA ID 2 DAY/NIGHT 3 SYNC 4 MOTION DET 5 PRIVACY 6 MIRROR 7 SHARPNESS 8 RESET 9 RETURN Document 800-01123 Rev B 02/08 Option Description Sets a name to be displayed on the monitor. See Camera Title Display DC/Brightness’...
Adding a Camera Title Display To add a camera title: On the SPECIAL menu, select CAMERA ID and then press ENTER Figure 7 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R Q S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z –...
Sync Control/Line-lock Setup This screen allows you to synchronize the vertical interval sync pulse of your camera with other equipment to reduce the effect of picture roll on the monitor. Line lock mode is only available when using 24 VAC power. Figure 8 Menu Item Description...
Motion Detection Setup Set up to four areas of the screen to detect moving objects. The screen will display MOTION DETECTED when movement is detected. Figure 9 Menu Item Option AREA SEL AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA STATE DOWN...
Privacy Mode Setup Set up to four areas of the screen for privacy mode (that is, the camera will not display a masking grid in these areas). Figure 10 Menu Item AREA SEL AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA STATE ON AREA TONE DOWN...
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