Honeywell HCD544 Quick Install Manual

HCD544/HCD544X/HCD545X Camera
Quick Install Guide
Document 800-03503 — Rev C — 03/09

Important Safety Instructions

• 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.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Use only with the bracket or mounting system specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Installation
The HCD544 Series camera is designed for general surveillance applications and is
ideally suited for low-light indoor environments.

Installing the Lens

The HCD544 Series camera is factory configured for a CS-mount lens. Screw the lens
(customer supplied) into the front of the camera body. An IR corrected Day/Night lens
is recommended for this camera.
Figure 1 Lens Installation
Setscrews (x2)

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 or video recorder.
2. HCD544/HCD544X models: Connect the camera to a power supply appropriate
for your installation (12 VDC or 24 VAC).
Plug the power supply into an appropriate power source.
3. HCD545X model: Connect the power cord to the power cord socket.
Plug the power cord plug into an electrical outlet of AC230V, 50 Hz. Accepted
voltage range is 207 VAC~253 VAC.
The power LED illuminates to show that the camera is receiving power.
Figure 2 Video Connections
HCD544/HCD544X
AC24V/DC12V terminal block
HCD545X
GND terminal
LAMP terminal

Connecting LAMP Contact

The HCD544 camera is equipped with LAMP and GND external contact terminals (see
Figure 2). When the LAMP terminal is connected to the GND terminal, the camera is
forced into night mode (see DAY&NIGHT). It stays in night mode until the LAMP
terminal is disconnected from the GND terminal.
Document 800-03503 – Rev C – 03/09
DC Lens Pin Definitions
Pin Function
1 CTRL -
3 4
2 CTRL +
1 2
3 DRV +
4 DRV -
Power LED
LAMP terminal
GND terminal
Power LED
230 VAC
power supply

Adjusting the Back Focus

To adjust the back focus, aim the camera towards a darker area, or use a Neutral
Density lens filter. For best results, there should be a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m)
between the camera and the target focal area.
1. Loosen the setscrews (see Figure
2. Set the Zoom lens adjustment to Wide and the Focus lens adjustment to Near.
3. Adjust the back focus ring to focus the picture.
4. Retighten the setscrews.

Mounting the Camera

There are mounting points on the top and bottom of the camera (see
mount the camera on a bracket or tripod. Use standard sized mounting bolts to install
the camera to a mounting bracket.
Caution Follow local installation codes for proper mounting bracket support
capability.
Figure 3 Camera Mounting.
Top view shown

Making Final Adjustments

Adjust the focus in your field of view until you see a clear image. If necessary, adjust
the brightness using the OSD menu controls (see
Confirm the exposure on the monitor screen.
Programming

OSD Menu Controls

Figure 4 Camera Controller
Navigating through the menus
Camera OSD control
(4 position plus
center press (ENTER)
Press this control To do this ...
ENTER
UP, DOWN
")
(!
,
LEFT, RIGHT
$)
(#
,
..
RETURN (on OSD
submenus)
Note Menu display turns off automatically after five minutes of
no activity. Your changes will be saved.

OSD Menu Structure

The HCD544 Series camera menu system consists of one main SETUP menu for easy
camera programming.
Figure 5 Menu Structure
Main Menu
<<SETUP MENU>>
1
LENS DC
2
SHUTTER MANUAL ..
3
WHITE BAL. AWC ..
4
BACKLIGHT ON
5
AGC 30dB
6
SPECIAL ..
7
EXIT MENU ..
See SETUP Menu Functions
for a description of the
submenus and menu options.
1) with a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure
Mounting point
LENS DC/BRIGHTNESS or AGC).
Press and hold two seconds to enter
SETUP menu. Press to enter a
screen or select a menu option.
Move vertically between menus and
options. Increase/decrease a value.
Move horizontally between menus
and options.
Indicates submenus. Select the
menu, then press ENTER.
Exit the submenu. Select RETURN,
then press ENTER.
Submenu Menu Options
DC .., MANUAL
LENS
SHUTTER FLK, MANUAL .., ESC
ATW .., AWC (PUSH/LOCK), AWC
WHITE BAL
AUTO ..,USER .., MANUAL ..
BACKLIGHT ON, OFF
AGC 18 dB~30 dB, OFF
SPECIAL .. See SPECIAL Menu.
3) to