Revisions Issue Date Revisions 08/08 New document Important Safety Information • Read and keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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 B 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 residential environment.
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The HCD544 packing box should include, in addition to this user guide, one HCD544 camera, and an accessory package (5-pin power and LAMP connector and a lens connector).
Installation Installing the Lens The HCD544 camera is factory configured for a CS-mount lens. Figure 1 demonstrates how to attach a customer supplied lens. Screw the lens into the front of the camera " body . An IR corrected Day/Night lens is recommended for this camera.
Connecting the Camera Note Check the power source from the external power supply before applying power to the camera. Connect the VIDEO connector on the rear of the camera to the video-in connector on your monitor. Connect the camera to a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply (appropriate to your installation).
Connecting LAMP Contact The HCD544 camera is equipped with LAMP and GND external contact terminals. When the LAMP terminal is connected to the GND terminal, the camera is forced into night mode (see page 15). It stays in night mode until the LAMP terminal is disconnected from the GND terminal.
Mounting the Camera Mounting points are provided on the top and bottom of the camera and are used to mount the camera on a bracket or tripod. They are designed to accept standard sized mounting bolts. The mounting bracket must be capable of supporting the weight of the camera and its lens.
Programming Use the OSD (On-Screen Display) to program your HCD544 camera. OSD Menu Controls Figure 5 OSD Menu Controls Navigating through the menus ENTER (middle control) Press and hold two seconds to access the main SETUP menu. Press to enter a screen or select a menu option.
SETUP Menu The HCD544 menu system consists of one main SETUP menu for easy camera programming. Note Figure 6 shows the default settings. Figure 6 Setup Menu <<SETUP MENU>> LENS MANUAL SHUTTER ESC .. WHITE BAL AWC .. BACKLIGHT 30dB SPECIAL ..
SPECIAL Menu On the SETUP menu, press the menu control UP or DOWN and then select SPECIAL. Press ENTER (middle control). Note Figure 7 shows the default settings. Figure 7 SPECIAL Menu <<SPECIAL MENU>> CAMERA ID .. DAY&NIGHT AUTO .. PRIVACY OFF ..
SPECIAL Menu Functions Menu Item Description CAMERA ID Sets a camera ID to be displayed on the monitor. See Adding a Camera ID Display. Options: ON = Display a camera ID. OFF = No ID displays. DAY&NIGHT Sets the Day/Night mode. See Programming Day and Night Modes.
Menu Item Description FACTORY YES = Restores all factory default settings. DEFAULT NO = Does not reset to factory default settings. SW VERSION Displays the current firmware version RETURN Exits the SPECIAL menu; returns to the SETUP menu Adding a Camera ID Display You may assign a Camera ID to be displayed on the monitor.
Select RETURN when you are finished. Menu Item Description POSITION Determines where the camera ID is displayed. Options: R.BOT = Right bottom L.TOP = Left top R.TOP = Right top NONE = No camera ID is displayed. Sets a camera ID to be displayed on the monitor (maximum 10 characters, including spaces).
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Menu Item Description DETECT TIME Sets the time (5~60, in 5-second increments) before the camera switches to day or night mode after detecting a switching threshold. N LEVEL The light detection level (1~12) at which the camera switches to night mode. (Day to Night Threshold) The lower the value, the darker the lighting...
Setting A Privacy Zone Set an area of the screen for privacy mode; that is, the camera does not display video from this area. Note Figure 10 shows the default settings. Figure 10 Privacy Mode Setup <<PRIVACY>> CONTROL H START H END V START V END...
Saving Settings Be sure to save your settings when you exit the SETUP menu. Figure 11 Exit Menu <<EXIT MENU>> SAVE AND EXIT EXIT RETURN Menu Item Description SAVE AND Exits the SETUP menu, saving your changes, EXIT and returns to video monitoring Note If the camera times out after five minutes of inactivity, your changes are not saved.
Warranty, during the warranty period Honeywell will repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any defective product returned prepaid. In the event you have a problem with any Honeywell Video Systems product, please call Customer Service at 1.800.796.CCTV (North America only) for assistance or to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.