This symbol indicates the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol indicates the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instruction in the literature
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Warnings
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and
experienced personnel.
For outdoor applications, use an appropriate protecting housing
conforming to IP65.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this camera to rain or moisture.
Safeguards
This camera is designed for use in general-purpose indoor CCTV
applications and no other purpose.
Only operate your camera between the temperature of -10°C to
+50°C (14°F to 122°F).
Do not operate your camera outside its specified power supply
range.
Camera must only be used in clean, dry, dust-free environments
unless housed in suitable protective housings to IP65 or better.
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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.
The Honeywell HCC484TP is a low light CCD color camera with
digital slow shutter, UTP and RS485 remote control.
Figure 1Camera Overview
C/CS mount adapter:
C mount: turn
counterclockwise
CS mount: turn clockwise
Lens connector for
Auto Iris lens plug
Setscrew: loosen locking ring
with “L” type wrench to adjust
mounting ring.
Features
•1/3” IT Super HAD CCD
•Outstanding BLC implementation with Honeywell’s BMB
(Black Mask BLC) function
•C/CS adjustable lens mount adapter
•Excellent signal-to-noise ratio of more than 50 dB
•High sensitivity: minimum illumination of 0.001 lux (F1.2, 30
IRE, DSS x 128)
•2-way Auto Iris: Video Iris or Direct Drive (DC) Iris lens
•OSD control
•External synchronization with line lock and auto detection
•RS485 remote control
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Before You Begin
Please read this guide carefully before
you install the HCC484TP camera.
Keep this guide for future reference.
Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form
and packing slip. The HCC484TP packing box should include, in
addition to this User Guide:
• One HCC484TP camera• One 4-pin connection cable
• One L-type wrench• 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).
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Lens Installation
Installing a C/CS Mount Lens
1.Remove the protective cap from the front of the camera.
2.Adjust the C/CS mount ring for either C or CS mount.
a.Loosen the setscrews using the L-type wrench supplied.
b.Turn the mount ring counterclockwise for a C-mount lens
or clockwise for a CS-mount lens.
c.Tighten the setscrews.
3.Press the threaded portion of the lens mount against the
threaded portion of the camera mount and slowly screw the
lens clockwise until secure.
Figure 2C/CS Mount
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C
CS
Setscrews (x2)
Installing an Auto Iris Lens
1.Remove the cover of the auto iris lens plug and connect with
the lens cable.
2.Connect the auto iris lens plug to the 4-pin lens terminal on the
side of the camera.
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Figure 3Auto Iris Lens Pin Definition
4-pin lens terminal
21
43
Pin DC (Direct Drive) lensVideo (VSD) lens
1CTRL -Power (+12V)
2CTRL +NC
3DRV +Video Signal
4DRV -GND
3.Set the EE MODE to ALC MODE on the OSD menu (see ELC /
ALC Mode on page 13).
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.
4.Set the switch on the rear of the camera to DC or VSD.
Video Output Selection Switch:
UP
MENU
-
DOWN
VIDEO
CONT
+
CV
VSD
DC
Set to CV for Composite Video.
Set to TP for UTP Video.
Set to VSD for an auto iris lens with a builtin amplifier (video-type lens).
Set to DC for an auto iris lens without an
amplifier (DC-type lens).
Auto iris lens: Use the connection recommended by the
manufacturer. For best practices, read the lens manual
carefully. You may need to set the flange back focus.
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Adjusting the Flange Back Focus
Fixed Lens
1.Loosen the setscrew and set the lens focus ring to infinity (∞).
2.Turn the back focus adjustment ring until you see a clear
image (the distance from the camera to the object is more than
23 m).
3.Tighten the setscrew.
Zoom Lens
1.Loosen the setscrew and set the lens to the maximum
telephoto position.
2.Turn the back focus adjustment ring to adjust the focus.
3.Auto iris lens: Aim the camera at a comparatively dark object or
reduce the ambient light so that the iris is fully open.
4.Set the lens to its maximum wide angle position, then set the
focus.
5.Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until the difference between the
focusing positions is as small as possible.
6.Tighten the setscrew when the best focusing point is found.
Figure 4Flange Back Focus
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Back focus adjustment
ring
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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 mounting bolts. 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.
NoteSome 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 5Camera Mount
Unscrew 3 bracket
securing screws and
then resecure the
bracket on the other
side of the camera.
Connecting the Camera
NoteCheck 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 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply
(appropriate for your installation).
3.Plug in the power supply. The power LED illuminates to show
that the camera is receiving power. If it does not illuminate,
check the connections and the power source.
WARNING!The use of a CSA Certified/UL Listed
Class 2 power supply is required to
ensure compliance with electrical
safety standards.
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Figure 6Camera Connections
Power LED
Monitor
UP
MENU
-
DOWN
VIDEO
CONT
+
CV
VSD
DC
Remote Control Connections
The HCC484TP can be controlled remotely using an RS485
connection.
Figure 7Camera Connection via RS485
Serial Port
(COM1 or
COM2)
Serial
cable
4-Pin Cable Legend
1. RedNot used
2. BlueTRx-
3. YellowTRx+
4. BlackNot used
RS485
converter
4P CableConnect to
UP
MENU
-
DOWN
VIDEO
CONT
+
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CV
VSD
DC
RS485 Converter
TRx+
TRx-
4P Cable
3TRx+
2TRx-
Remote Access Software Program On your PC (optional).
Connect with cable through the serial port on your PC to
simulate task buttons for configuration.
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Programming
Understanding the On-Screen Display
Press MENU briefly to confirm the current operation setup. The
information (see Figure 8) will disappear after a few seconds if there
is no button action.
Even though the OSD message disappears the Camera ID or Title
will continue to display. If you do not wish to display the ID, you can:
•With external communication, change the display position.
Options are: Bottom right, Bottom left, Top left, Top right, Non
display.
Figure 8OSD Information Display
CAM ID/TITLE
Back
Light
CAM ID/TITLECAM ID/TITLE
Shutter
Speed
CAM ID/TITLE
WB
Mode
NoteIf you do not need to display the Operating OSD (for
example, for an external text overlay board), it can
be set to OFF at all times through a remote control
using RS485 connection.
On-Screen Display
Use the OSD (On-Screen Display) 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.
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4.Press the + or – buttons to increase/decrease the value of the
+
selected item.
Figure 9OSD Menu Controls
UP
MENU
DOWN
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 press MENU to exit
the Setup mode. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cancel the
SAVE/QUIT and return to the SETUP MENU.
Second Method: Select EXIT MENU on the SETUP MENU, press
MENU, and select SAVE AND EXIT to save the changed settings and exit the menu. Select EXIT to exit without saving the settings.
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OSD Menu Structure
The HCC484TP menu system consists of one main SETUP MENU
(see Figure 10) for easy camera programming.
Figure 10Menu Structure
<<SETUP MENU>>
CAMERA ID002…
1
ELC / ALCALC…
2
SHUTTER1/50
3
WB CONTROLATW…
4
AGC CONTROL34dB
5
DSS CONTROLAUTO
6
MAX FIELDx128
7
SYNC. CONT.AUTO …
8
RESTORE DEFAULT…
9
EXIT MENU…
… indicates submenus
SETUP
MENU
Camera ID, Title and Display Position
ELC Mode: AUTO, MANUAL
CAMERA ID000 (off), 001 … 255 ID set to 0 will turn ID display
1
ELC / ALC
2
Mode
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ALC …
off.
See ELC / ALC Mode for
more information.
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Menu Item OptionDescription
SHUTTER
3
SPEED
WB
4
CONTROL
(White
Balance)
AGC
5
CONTROL
DSS
6
CONTROL
MAX FIELD
7
CONTROL
1/60 NTSC (1/50
PAL)
FL
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000,
1/10000, 1/30000,
1/50000
ATW
AWC
MWB
OFF
10 dB
12 dB … 38 dB
OFF
AUTO
FIX
OFF
x2, x4, x6, x8, x10,
x16, x32, x64, x128
Adjust brightness with high
shutter speed.
Flicker
This field is not adjustable
when the camera is set to
ELC MODE. Auto is
selected by default.
White balance mode, auto
and manual.
Preset white balance modes
include INDOOR,
FLUORESCENT, USER and
OUTDOOR.
Adjust maximum value of
AGC gain.
If the DSS CONTROL
(Sensitivity UP) Mode is set
to AUTO or FIX, you can
adjust the AGC from 18 dB
to 38 dB.
Compensate for low
illumination. Adjust the
maximum integration fields
to get a brighter dynamic
image. The scene will be
slower than when set to
OFF.
The larger this field, the
greater the noise of the
image. For more dynamic
range, adjust the MAX FIELD
and increase the AGC
CONTROL setting.
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Menu Item OptionDescription
SYNC
8
CONTROL
AUTO
INT
See Sync Control Setup for
more information.
L/L
RESTORE
9
DEFAULT
RESTORE DEFAULT
SETTINGS
Restore the factory default
settings. If you have not
made any changes, you will
not be able to select this
setting.
Adding a Camera Title Display
To add a camera title:
1.Enter the SETUP MENU, select CAMERA ID and press MENU.
2.Use the UP, DOWN, +, – buttons to select a character in the
TITLE to start editing with.
3.When the position is set, use the UP, DOWN, +, – buttons to
move between the alphanumeric characters. When the desired
character is blinking, press MENU to accept it. The character
appears in the title at the bottom of the screen. The cursor will
automatically highlight the next position in the TITLE.
4.Repeat step 2 until your camera title is complete.
5.Use the + and – buttons to change the DISPLAY field to
TITLE.
6.Select RETURN and press MENU to accept your changes and
return to the main SETUP MENU.
NoteFor remote control using RS485 connection, you can
select either Camera ID or Title to display.
Figure 11Adding Camera Title
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: HCC484TP■■
RETURN
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CAMERA ID Menu Functions
Menu ItemOptionDescription
CAM IDOFF, 001
… 255
The number assigned each camera in
your network, from 000 to 255. When set
to 000 the ID is not displayed on the
screen.
DISPLAYTITLE, ID,
OFF
POSITIONT.R., B.R.,
B.L., T.L.,
NO DISP
Select what is displayed on the screen
(Camera TITLE, ID or nothing).
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).
TITLEEnter a name for the camera, maximum
10 characters, including spaces.
RETURNPress MENU to return to the main
SETUP MENU.
Setting the Camera Lighting Optimization
ELC / ALC Mode
Figure 12Setting Camera Lighting
<ELC / ALC MODE>
EE MODE:ALC MODE
BLC MODE:OFF
BMB MODE:OFF
RETURN
DC LENS
LEVEL 06
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To set the lens mode, back light compensation and black mask:
Menu ItemOptionDescription
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.
Backlight
Compensation
BLC MODE
OFF
LOW BL
MID. BL
Prevents the object in the center of
the image from darkening when
there is excessive light from behind.
HIGH BL
NoteWhen BLC MODE is set,
BMB MODE is disabled.
Black Mask
BMB MODE
OFF
L. GRAY
D. GRAY
BLACK
Another function of BLC that masks
excessive light to a dark level and
makes the image brighter so the
object is clear.
NoteWhen BMB Mode is set, BLC
MODE is disabled.
RETURNPress MENU to return to the SETUP
MENU.
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White Balance Control Setup
To set how the camera tracks to accept different lighting conditions
within the color range of 2800°K to 8000°K:
Figure 13White Balance Control
<WHITE BALANCE>
WB MODE:MWB
WB CONT:R=00
RETURN
Menu ItemDescription
ATW (Auto Trace
White Balance
Feedback system that automatically aligns the
white balance (2800°K to 8000°K).
Mode)
AWC (Auto White
Balance Control
Mode)
Performs faster action than ATW mode without
an operating range. Options are:
AUTO: AWC operates all the time
MANUAL: PUSH = Press to start the AWC
operation
MANUAL: LOCK = Release key to fit the
present shooting scene’s white balance
INDOORGeneral indoor scenes preset (3200°K).
FLUORESCENTOffice environments with fluorescent or
tungsten lighting. Provides lowest dynamic
range of all presets (4200°K).
USER FIXEDPreset (4700°K)
OUTDOORPreset for outside environments and high-
contrast scenes where the camera is focused
on the darker (6300°K).
MWB
(Manual Mode)
RED: 0 – 20
BLUE: 0 – 20
RETURNPress MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
B=00
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Sync Control Setup
To synchronize the vertical interval sync pulse of your camera with
other equipment to reduce the effect of picture roll on the monitor.
Figure 14Sync Control Setup
<SYNC. CONTROL>
SYNC MODE:AUTO
RETURN
INTERNAL
Menu ItemDescription
INTERNALWhen line lock is not required.
LINELOCKAdjust the proper phase:
V.PH: 000 – 300 (factory default is 0)
RETURNPress MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
Restore Factory Default Settings
To reload the factory default settings on the camera.
Figure 15Restoring Default Settings
<RESTORE DEFAULT>
RESTORE FACTORY SETTING
RETURN
Menu ItemDescription
RESTOREPress MENU to Reload the factory default camera
settings.
This action replaces all user-defined settings.
RETURNPress MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
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Exit Setup Menu
To exit the SETUP menu.
Figure 16Exit Menu
<EXIT MENU>
SAVE AND EXIT
EXIT
RETURN
Menu ItemDescription
SAVE AND EXITPress MENU to save your changes and exit.
EXITPress MENU to quit without saving your
changes.
RETURNPress MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
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Specifications
CameraHCC484TP (NTSC)HCC484TPX (PAL)
Imaging device:1/3” CCD (total
Effective pixel:768 (H) x 494 (V)
Scanning system: 525 lines, 2:1
Sync system:Internal, Line lock,
Scanning
frequency:
Horizontal
Resolution:
Video out:VBS 1.0 Vp-p / BNC
S/N ratio:more than 50 dB
Minimum
illumination:
BLC:OFF, Low, Middle, High
BMB:OFF, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Black
Auto Electronic
Shutter:
AGC:OFF ~ 38 dB
ALC:Auto Iris: Video drive/DC drive
White Balance:ATW/AWC/Indoor/Outdoor/Fluorescent/
Lens mount:C/CS mount
Power source:24 VAC ± 20%, 12 VDC ± 2V, Max 3W
Temperature:Operating: 14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ +50°C)
Enclosure
Dimension:
(W x H x D)
Weight:0.84 lb. (380 kg)
410,000 pixels)
(380,000 pixels)
interlace
Auto
15.734 KHz (H)
59.94 Hz (V)
less than 0.1 lux (F1.2, 30 IRE, AGC ON)
DSS ON 0.001 lux (x128 fields)
1/60s ~ 1/15,000 sec
(10 steps)
Manual/One Push WB
Storage: -4°F ~ 158°F (-20°C ~ +70°C)
2.68 in. x 2.2 in. x 4.72 in.
(68 mm x 56 mm x 120 mm)
1/3” CCD (total
470,000 pixels)
752 (H) x 582 (V)
(440,000 pixels)
625 lines, 2:1
interlace
Internal, Line lock,
Auto
15.625 KHz (H)
50.0 Hz (V)
480 TVL
1/50s ~ 1/15,000 sec
(10 steps)
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