Honeywell HD4US User manual

Configuration Guide
True Day/Night
Ultra Wide Dynamic
Fixed Minidome Camera
Document 800-08435 – Rev A – 04/11
HD4US HD4USX
NTSC / PAL

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Revisions
Issue Date Revisions
A04/11Newdocument.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPEN
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessing the OSD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exposure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Color Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Day&Night Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Motion Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Privacy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sync Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Introduction
This document provides instructions for configuring the HD4US(X) indoor/outdoor vandal-resistant mini-
dome camera. These instructions are intended for system installers, administrators, and operators.
Features
•PiximSeawolfsensor
•Highresolution
• Second video output
• DC varifocal lens (3.3–12 mm)
• Top-down OSD (on-screen display) control
• Wide voltage input operation [12V DC (10 V–16 V) / 24V AC (20 V–28 V)]
• Line lock mode (at 24 V AC)
•Heater
•UTPinterface
Before You Begin
Please read this guide carefully before you install your camera. Keep this guide for future reference.
Model Number Description
HD4US NTSC
HD4USX PAL

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Configuration
Accessing the OSD Menu
Press the OSD controller joystick to access the OSD menus.
Move the joystick in the desired direction to navigate through
menu options. Two dots (..) indicates that a submenu is
present. Press the joystick to enter or exit a submenu.
Monitor Out Connector (2nd Video)
Use the monitor out connector if you want to connect a
portable monitor to verify the view angle and change the
settings. An adapter cable is supplied.
Menu Structure
Monitor Out
OSD
Controller
EXP: Lens, AE Preference, BLC, WDR, AGC,
Sense-Up, Meter Zone
RGB: WB Mode, Color Gain
D&N: D&N Mode, Burst
FUN: Mirror, Sharpness, Gamma, 3D DNR,
D-Zoom
MOT: Motion, Motion Zone
PRI: Privacy Mask, Mask Color
SYC: Sync
SET: Title, Language, Fluorescent, Digital
Video Output
EXT: Exit, Save&Exit, Factory Set

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Exposure Menu
Lens
Select DC as the lens mode. Enter the DC setup menu to focus the lens using the focus meter. The
maximum focus number corresponds to the best focus.
Note Only DC mode is supported at this time. Choosing MANUAL mode might cause
incorrect operation.
AE Preference
Select INDOOR or OUTDOOR as the automatic exposure preference.

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BLC (Backlight Compensation)
Backlight compensation prevents subjects in the center of the scene from appearing too dark when
backlighting is present.
Select ON or OFF. If ON is selected, enter the BLC setup menu to select the amount of backlight
compensation you want to use. Select a value from 10 to 50. The higher the number, the greater the
amount of backlight compensation.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Wide dynamic range provides clear, balanced images in high-contrast lighting conditions.
Select from LOW, NORMAL, MEDIUM, HIGH, or CUSTOM. If CUSTOM is selected, enter the auto
range menu to adjust the values for bias and limit.

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AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Automatic gain control adjusts the video signal strength to compensate for changes in light levels.
Select from LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or CUSTOM. If CUSTOM is selected, enter the AGC menu to
adjust the values for bias and limit.
Sense-Up
Sense-Up lets you adjust the frame integration to provide a clear image under low light conditions.
You can set the maximum frame integration from 2× (default) to 64×.

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Meter Zone
Meter Zone is a zone for automatic exposure (AE) and white balance (WB).
Enter the Meter Zone Setup menu and select one of the following presets: WD NORMAL, SAFE
AREA, ATM, or LOWER 1/3.
You can reposition or resize the zone. The color of the zone frame determines what actions you can
perform. When the frame is white, you can move the frame up or down, left or right. When the frame
is green, you can make the zone larger. When the frame is red, you can make the zone smaller.
Press the joystick to display the zone. Press the joystick to change the color of the zone frame.
Reposition or resize the zone by moving the joystick up or down, left or right. When you have
finished adjusting the zone, press and hold the joystick to exit.
Zone frame

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Color Menu
WB Mode (White Balance Setting)
The color balance is adjustable for the ambient lighting conditions of the scene. You can select from
ATWDESAT, PUSH LOCK, MANUAL, ATW XTND, or ATW NORMAL.
ATWDESAT Auto Tracking White Balance Desaturating. Useful for low light conditions.
PUSH LOCK Allows users to set the white balance based on current lighting. For best results,
place a white surface (such as a piece of paper) in front of camera during
adjustment.
MANUAL Allows users to directly set the white balance in Kelvin (K).
ATW XTND Auto Tracking White Balance Extended Range: Continuously monitors the color
temperature and adjusts white balance automatically for lighting from 2500 K to
11,000 K.
ATW NORMAL Auto Tracking White Balance Normal: Continuously monitors the color temperature
and adjusts white balance automatically for lighting from 2500 K to 8800 K.

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Color Gain
You can adjust the level of color saturation.
Select a value from –8 to 8. The factory default setting for both is 0.
Day&Night Menu
D&N Mode
Select from AUTO, AUTO(EXT) [not supported], COLOR,
or BW.
AUTO The camera automatically switches
between day mode (color) and night
mode (black and white) depending on
the light level of the scene.
AUTO(EXT) Not supported at this time
COLOR The camera stays in day mode only.
BW The camera stays in night mode only.

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If AUTO is selected, you can configure Read Time, S-Level, E-Level, and BW AGC.
Burst
You can turn color burst output ON or OFF when in black and white (BW) mode.
If ON is selected, the camera provides a color burst signal while in night mode. If OFF is selected, no
color burst signal is provided.
Note Some DVRs require a color burst signal to detect a camera.
READ TIME Time interval delay before switching from day
mode (color) to night mode (black and white)
S-LEVEL Switching level from day mode (color) to night
mode (black and white)
E-LEVEL Switching level from night mode (black and
white) to day mode (color)
BW AGC Additional AGC adjustment for night mode

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Function Menu
Mirror
Mirror reverses the image. Select from OFF, MIRROR, V-FLIP, and ROTATE.
Sharpness
You can adjust the sharpness of the image.
Select a value from
− 8 to 8 (8 = sharpest). The factory default setting is 0 .

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Gamma
You can set the gamma level from 0.25 to 1.0. The factory default setting is 0.45.
3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
3D DNR reduces digital noise, producing clear images in
low light conditions. Select MOVIE or INFO.
MOVIE Color is enhanced in low light.
INFO Sharpness is enhanced in low light.

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D-Zoom (Digital Zoom)
Use the D-Zoom function to zoom in on the image. You can zoom in up to 12×.
The values you can configure in the D-ZOOM menu include:
Motion Menu
Motion
Motion detects an object’s movement and displays an on-screen alarm message.
Select ON or OFF.
If ON is selected, press the OSD controller joystick to enter the motion detection menu. Configure
the motion detection sensitivity by selecting a value from 0 to 255 (0 = most sensitive).
ZOOM PAN TILT
Set from 1× to 12×. Pan left or right. Tilt up or down.

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SETUP MOTION ZONE
You can set an area for Motion Detection.
Configure the zone you want monitored for motion detection. Up to four areas can be chosen.

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When MOTION ON is selected, and an alarm occurs, the word “ALARM!” appears on the screen.
Privacy Menu
PRIVACY MASK
You can set a certain area of the screen to be hidden. You can hide up to six zones.
ZONE Color White Green Red
Screen
Function Move the zone. Extend the zone. Narrow the zone.
Move the zone. Change the zone size.

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MASK COLOR
You can change the mask color to WHITE, BLACK, or RED.
Sync Menu
SYNC MODE
Use this mode when you are using line lock. Select internal (INT1 or INT2) or external (LL) sync.