Honeywell HCU484 User Manual

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Ultra Wide Dynamic
Day/Night Body Camera
NTSC
PAL
HCU484
HCU484X

User Guide

Document 900.0418 – 10/06 – Rev 1.01

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HCU484/X Ultra Wide Dynamic Day/Night Body Camera NTSC HCU484 HCU484X User Guide Document 900.0418 – 10/06 – Rev 1.01...
  • Page 2 Revisions Issue Date Revisions 1.00 08/06 New document 1.01 10/06 Reordered WDR Presets, page 8. Rev 1.01 Document 900.0418 10/06...
  • Page 3: Explanation Of Graphical Symbols

    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).
  • Page 4: Regulatory Notice

    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.)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........1 Features ........1 Package Contents .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 8: Installation

    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 "...
  • Page 9: Setting The Signal Format

    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.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Connections

    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.
  • Page 11: Single Camera Connection

    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...
  • Page 12: Programming

    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 "...
  • Page 13: Osd Menu Structure

    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...
  • Page 14: Configuring The Wdr Presets

    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 &...
  • Page 15: Optimizing The Camera Setup

    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.
  • Page 16 >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.
  • Page 17 <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.
  • Page 18: Setting The Camera Image Properties

    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>...
  • Page 19: Setting The Day/Night Control

    >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>...
  • Page 20: Solutions

    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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications HCU484 HCU484X Operational Video Standard: NTSC, PAL, 525 lines, 625 lines, 2:1 interlace 2:1 interlace Scanning System: Progressive Image Sensor: 1/3” WDR digital image device Number of Pixels: 720 (H) x 540 (V) Minimum Illumination: 0.4 lux @ F1.2...
  • Page 24 +1.800.796.CCTV (North America only) HVSsupport@honeywell.com Document 900.0418 10/06 Rev 1.01 © 2006 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission from Honeywell Video Systems. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects.

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