Honeywell HCD484L User manual

Document G-113079-002 – 02/07 – Rev 2
L-Series Color
Day/Night Camera
HCD484L HCD484LX
HCD485LX
User Guide
NTSC PAL
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Revisions
Issue Date Revisions
1.00 10/06 New document
2 02/07 Updated document part no.; added
warning to p. iii.
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Warnings
Installation and servicing should be performed only by
qualified and experienced personnel 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.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Correct disposal of this product (applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems). This product should be
disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable
local laws, regulations, and procedures.
Explanation of Graphical
Symbols
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT
WITHIN THE UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANY THIS UNIT.
CAUTION
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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. 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 the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of
Conformance
The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied
with this guide is compliant with the essential protection
requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC, conforming to the
requirements of standards EN 55013 for emissions.

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpack Everything. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Camera Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting the Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OSD Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OSD Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adding a Camera ID Or Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Camera Lighting Optimization . . 13
ELC / ALC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
White Balance Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nightshot Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sync Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exit Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Introduction
The Honeywell L-Series Day/Night Color cameras provide
high picture quality and resolution with a highly sensitive
1/3 inch interline transfer CCD image sensor.
Figure 1 Camera Overview
Features
• 1/3” IT Super HAD CCD
• C/CS adjustable lens mount adapter
• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio of more than 50 dB
• Minimum illumination of 0.1 lux (F1.2, 50 IRE, IR Filter
Off, B/W)
• Compatible with Video Iris (VSD) or Direct Drive (DC)
Auto Iris lens
• OSD menu control
• True color reproduction from various light sources
• Remote control with RS485 connection
Lens connector for
Auto Iris lens plug
Setscrew: loosen locking ring with a Phillips
screwdriver to adjust mounting ring.
C/CS mount adapter:
C mount: turn counterclockwise
CS mount: turn clockwise

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English
Before You Begin
Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the
order form and packing slip. The L-Series Day/Night
packing box should include, in addition to this User Guide:
• One L-Series Day/Night Color camera
• One 4-pin connection cable
• One Auto Iris lens plug
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you
purchased the camera from or call Honeywell Customer
Service (see Contact Information on the back of this
manual).
Note You will also require a Phillips screwdriver to
complete the installation.
Please read this guide carefully
before you install the L-Series Day/
Night Color camera.
Keep this guide for future reference.

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Camera Functions
Figure 2 Camera Rear View
PWR
VSD
DC
VIDEO
~207-253VAC 50HZ
REMOTE UP
DOWN
MENU
+
-+
GND
DC 12V
AC 24V
PWR VSD
DC
VIDEO
+
UP
DOWN
MENU REMOTE
Legend
#Description
1Auto Iris Lens select switch, VSD for Video or DC for
Directive Drive
2Video output connector
3Power input connector (24 VAC: 3 terminals)—Low Voltage
model only
4Power LED indicator
5Remote RS485 connector
6Menu control (see ”Programming” on page 8)
7Mains 230V Line Voltage power connector
Mains 230V—Line Voltage
(HCD485LX)
Low Voltage
(HCD484L, HCD484LX
2
4
1
5
3
62
4
56
7

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Installation
Selecting the Lens
Vari-focal Auto Iris lenses (Direct Drive or Video Drive) are
connected to the camera via a 4-pin square socket located
at the side of the camera.
1. Set the VSD/DC switch on the rear of the camera.
For Video Drive lens, set the switch to VSD.
For Direct Drive lens, set the switch to DC.
2. Set the EE MODE to ALC MODE on the OSD menu
(see ALC MODE).
Auto iris lens with amplifier: Set the VSD LENS on the
OSD menu.
Auto iris lens with no amplifier: Set the DC LENS on the
OSD menu. Adjust to the LEVEL carefully to avoid
hunting.
-+
GND
DC 12V
AC 24V
PWR VSD
DC
VIDEO
+
UP
DOWN
MENU REMOTE
Low Voltage model shown
(HCD484L, HCD484LX)
VSD = Auto iris lens with a built-in
amplifier (video-type lens)
DC = Auto iris lens with no amplifier
(DC-type lens)

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Adjusting the 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.
The range of adjustment allows both C- and CS-mount
lenses to be used without the need for a spacer ring.
Figure 3 C/CS Mount
1. Loosen the setscrew with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Adjust the focus ring to focus the picture.
3. Retighten the setscrew.
Figure 4 Auto Iris Lens Pin Definition
CCS
Setscrew
1
23
4
21
43
Pin DC (Direct Drive) lens Video (VSD) lens
1 CTRL- Power (+ 12V)
2CTRL+ NC
3DRV+ VideoSignal
4DRV- GND
Set the select switch to DC. Set the select switch to VSD.

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Mounting the Camera
Mounting points are provided on the top of the camera for
mounting the camera on a bracket or tripod. They are
designed to accept standard sized 1/4 x 20 mounting
screws. This bracket can be unscrewed and mounted onto
the opposite side of the camera, depending on your
application. The mounting bracket must be capable of
supporting the weight of the camera and its lens.
Note Some installation codes dictate that the
mounting bracket must be capable of
supporting up to four times the combined
weight of the camera and lens.
Figure 5 Camera Mount
Connecting the Camera
Note Check the power source from the external
power supply before applying power to the
camera.
1. Connect the VIDEO connector on the rear of the
camera to the video-in connector on your monitor.
2. Connect the camera to a power supply appropriate for
your installation.
HCD484L, HCD484LX:12 VDC or 24 VAC power
supply
HCD485LX: 230V power supply
Unscrew 3 bracket
securing screws and
then resecure the
bracket on the other
side of the camera.

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3. Plug in the power supply. The power (PWR) LED
illuminates to show that the camera is receiving power.
If it does not illuminate, check the connections and the
power source.
Figure 6 Camera Connections
Remote Control Connections
The L-Series Day/Night Color camera can be controlled
remotely using an RS485 connection.
Figure 7 RS485 Camera Connection
PWR
VSD
DC
VIDEO
~207-253VAC 50HZ
REMOT E UP
DOWN
MENU
+
Connectto
Monitor
Power LED
Mains (230V) version shown
(HCD485L)
-+
GND
DC 12V
AC 24V
PWR VSD
DC
VIDEO
+
UP
DOWN
MENU REMOTE
RS485 Converter
TRx+
TRx-
4P Cable
3TRx+
2TRx-
4P CableConnect to
Serial Port
(COM1 or
COM2)
Serial
cable
4-Pin Cable Legend
1. Red Not used
2. Blue TRx-
3. Yellow TRx+
4. Black Not used
RS485
converter

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Programming
On-Screen Display (OSD)
Press MENU briefly to confirm the current operation setup.
The information (see Figure 8) disappears after a few
seconds if there is no button action.
Even though the OSD message disappears, the Camera ID
or Title continues to display, if selected in the CAMERA ID
sub-menu. To turn off the Camera ID or Title, either:
• With external communication, change the display
position. Options are
Bottom right, bottom left, top left, top right, non-display
• If you do not need to display the Operating OSD (for
example, for an external text overlay board), set it to
OFF at all times through a remote control using an
RS485 connection.
Figure 8 OSD Information Display
CAMERA ID/TITLE
Back Light WB Mode
Back Light displays if BLC is enabled (see BLC MODE
(Backlight Compensation).
Shutter Speed displays if the default shutter speed is
changed.
WB Mode always displays.
Shutter Speed

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OSD Menu Functions
Use the OSD menu controls to program the camera.
1. Press and hold the MENU (center) button for 2
seconds to display the Setup menu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select a menu item.
3. Press the MENU button to enter the selected
submenu.
4. Press the +or –buttons to increase/decrease the
value of the selected item.
Figure 9 OSD Menu Controls
Saving your Settings
First Method: When you are satisfied with your settings:
1. Press MENU for two seconds. The SETUP MENU is
replaced by one of two messages:
SAVE? displays when values have been changed.
Selecting SAVE exits Setup mode and saves your
changes.
QUIT? displays when you have not changed any
settings. Selecting QUIT exits Setup mode without
saving any changed values.
2. Press +or –to select SAVE or QUIT and then press
MENU to exit the Setup mode. Press UP or DOWN to
cancel the SAVE/QUIT and return to the SETUP
MENU.
Second Method: Select EXIT MENU on the SETUP MENU,
press MENU, and then select SAVE AND EXIT to save the
changed settings and exit the menu. Select EXIT to exit
without saving the settings.
UP
DOWN
MENU
+

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Setting Up Your Camera
OSD Menu Structure
The L-Series Day/Night Color camera menu system
consists of one main setup menu for easy programming.
SETUP MENU CAMERA ID
ELC/ALC Mode
Shutter Speed
White Balance
AGC Control
Nightshot
Sync Control
Restore Default
Exit Menu
Camera ID, Title
Display Position
ELC Mode: AUTO, MANUAL
ALC Mode: VSD LENS
DC LENS (LEVEL)
ATW, Outdoor, Indoor, User,
Fluorescent,
AWC (Auto, Manual, Push&Lock)
MWB (RED, BLUE)
AUTO, INTERNAL,
LineLock (V.PH)
Main MENU Sub-Menus Options
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Menu Item Option Description
1 CAMERA
ID
000 (off), 001 … 255 0: Turns ID display off. See
Sync Control Setup for more
information.
2ELC/ALC
Mode
ELC …
ALC …
See ELC / ALC Mode for
more information.
3 Shutter
Speed
1/60 NTSC (1/50
PAL)
FL
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/10000
1/30000
1/50000
Adjust brightness with high
shutter speed.
FL: Removes flicker in a
picture.
This field is not adjustable
when the camera is set to
ELC MODE. Auto is
selected by default.
4White
Balance
ATW (Auto Trace
White Balance)
AWC (Auto White
Balance Control)
MWB (Manual White
Balance)
Preset white balance modes
include Outdoor, Indoor,
User, Fluorescent. See White
Balance Control Setup for
more information.
5AGC
Control
OFF
10 dB
12 dB … 38 dB
Adjust maximum value of
AGC gain. When AGC is set
to OFF, Nightshot is not
available.
6 Nightshot Set how the camera reacts
to low light illumination.
7Sync.
Control
AUTO
INTERNAL
LineLock (V.Phase)
See Sync Control Setup for
more information.
8Restore
Default
Reload the factory default
settings. If you have not
made any changes, you will
not be able to select this
setting.

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Adding a Camera ID Or Title
Adding a camera ID is useful when there are a number of
cameras in your network. To add a camera ID or title, enter
the SETUP MENU, select CAMERA ID and press MENU.
Figure 10 Adding Camera ID Or Title
Entering a Camera Title
1. Move to the first character of the TITLE: using the +or
–menu controls on the rear of the camera.
2. Use the UP, DOWN, +, –menu controls to select the
first character in the title, then press the MENU key to
set the character.
Menu Item Option Description
CAM ID 0
001 …
255
The number assigned each camera in
your network, from 000 to 255.
0: The ID is not displayed on the screen.
DISPLAY TITLE
ID
OFF
Select what is displayed on the screen
(Camera TITLE, ID or nothing).
POSITION T.R.
B.R.
B.L.
T.L.
NO DISP
Select where you want the Camera ID or
Title to appear on the display (Top Right,
Bottom Right, Top Left, Bottom Left, and
No Display).
TITLE Enter a name for the camera. Maximum
10 characters, including spaces.
RETURN Press MENU to return to the main
SETUP MENU.
CAM ID: 002
DISPLAY: TITLE
POSITION: T.R.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
G H I J K L M N P Q R 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 , . :
; ~ ! ? $ % * & / < > + - = ■
TITLE: HCD484■■
RETURN

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3. Select the next position of the title character using the
+or –menu controls, then repeat steps 2 and 3 until
your camera title is complete.
4. Select RETURN and press MENU to accept your
changes and return to the main SETUP MENU.
Setting the Camera Lighting Optimization
ELC / ALC Mode
Figure 11 Setting Camera Lighting
To set the lens mode, back light compensation and black
mask:
Menu Item Option Description
EE MODE:
ELC MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
For a manual (fixed) lens:
AUTO: Iris operates electronic
exposure automatically.
MANUAL: Adjust the iris by
changing the high shutter speed
manually.
EE MODE:
ALC MODE
VSD
LENS
DC LENS
For an automatic iris lens:
VSD: Select for video-type lens.
DC LENS: Select for direct drive-
type lens. Adjust the LEVEL until the
image is neither too bright nor too
dark.
BLC MODE
(Backlight
Compensation)
OFF
LOW BL
MID. BL
HIGH BL
Prevents the object in the center of
the image from darkening (silhouette
effect) when there is excessive light
from behind.
RETURN Press MENU to return to the SETUP
MENU.
<ELC / ALC MODE>
EE MODE: ALC MODE
DC LENS
LEVEL 04
BLC MODE: OFF
RETURN

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White Balance Control Setup
Auto white balance ensures that color integrity is
maintained within the color range of 2800°K to 8000°K:
Figure 12 White Balance Control
Menu Item Description
ATW (Auto Trace
White Balance
Mode)
Feedback system that automatically aligns the
white balance (2800°K to 8000°K).
AWC (Auto White
Balance Control
Mode)
Performs at a faster operating speed than
ATW. Typically used for outdoor applications
or where variable lighting conditions exist.
Options are:
AUTO: AWC operates all the time
MANUAL: PUSH Press MENU to start the
AWC operation
MANUAL: LOCK Release MENU to fit the
present shooting scene’s white balance
INDOOR General indoor scenes preset (3200°K).
FLUORESCENT Office environments with fluorescent or
tungsten lighting. Provides lowest dynamic
range of all presets (4200°K).
USER FIXED Preset (4700°K)
OUTDOOR Preset for outside environments and high-
contrast scenes where the camera is focused
on the darker (6300°K).
MWB
(Manual Mode)
RED: 0to 20
BLUE: 0to 20
RETURN Press MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
<WHITE BALANCE>
WB MODE: MWB
WB CONT: R=00
B=00
RETURN

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Nightshot Control Setup
The Nightshot menu allows you to set how the camera
reacts to changes in low light illumination and to set when
the camera switches between Night and Day modes. AGC
must be on for Nightshot to be active.
Figure 13 White Balance Control
Menu Item Description
MODE AUTO: The camera removes or inserts IR cut
filter by auto detecting luminance.
ON: IR cut filter is removed (Night mode)
OFF: IR cut filter is inserted (Day mode)
DET.TIME Sets the time—5to 60 seconds—before the
camera switches to Day or Night mode after
detecting a low light condition.
MODE must be set to AUTO.
D->N THD
(Threshold)
Determines the low light detection level—1to
9—when the camera switches to Night mode.
The lower the value, the darker the lighting
conditions before the camera switches.
MODE must be set to AUTO.
Note D-> THD must be set at least 2 less
than the N->D THD setting.
N->D THD
(Threshold)
Determines the low light detection level —1to
9—when the camera switches to Day mode.
The higher the value, the brighter the lighting
conditions before the camera switches.
MODE must be set to AUTO.
DN COLOR Sets the color mode as B/W (monochrome) or
COLOR in Night mode.
MODE must be set to AUTO or ON.
RETURN Press MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
<NIGHTSHOT>
MODE: AUTO
DET.TIME: 10 sec
D->N THD 2
N->D THD 5
DN COLOR BW
RETURN