
HC Series ONVIF True Day/Ni g h t 
• One HC Camera
• 3-pin terminal block for power 
input, and 4-pin terminal block for 
alarm input/output
• This guide
• One DVD containing the 
software and the User 
Guide
24 V AC power
RJ45 Ethernet 
network connection 
(using 10Base T or 
100Base TX cable). 
Also for Power over 
Ethernet (PoE 
802.3 af).
Video monitor
Audio input/output
Alarm input/output
Network Box Camera 
Quick Install Guide
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Thank you for purchasing a Honeywell equIP Series HC True Day/Night 
Network Box Camera. Before installing the camera, please read this guide 
carefully and verify your model:
HCD2F 1080p resolution 
HCD1F 720p resolution 
HCW1F Wide Dynamic 720p resolution
For detailed information for your specific camera, please refer to the 
appropriate user guide located on the IP Utility DVD.
Before installing the camera, Honeywell recommends that you download 
the latest software updates. Go to http://www.honeywellsystems.com/
support/download-center/index.html and follow the instructions on the 
page to logon, find your camera, and then download software updates.
Warnings
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and 
experienced technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your 
warranty.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
North America
The equipment supplied with this guide conforms to UL 60950-1 and CSA 
C22.2 No. 60950-1.
Europe
The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied with this guide is 
compliant with the essential protection requirements of the EMC directive 
2004/108/EC and the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, 
conforming to the requirements of standards EN 55022 for emissions, EN 
50130-4 for immunity, and EN 60950 for Electrical Equipment safety.
Unpack Everything
WARNING! 24 V AC models require the use of CSA Certified/UL 
Listed Class 2 power adapters to ensure compliance 
with electrical safety standards. Power over Ethernet 
(PoE) should meet the IEEE 802.3 af PoE standard.
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.
FCC Compliance
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 in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference. For example, try 
reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing the separation 
between the equipment and receiver, or connecting the equipment to an 
outlet on a different circuit. 
Prepare for Installation
Select the lens to use with your camera. This equIP series IP Network 
Camera supports the use of a manual iris or DC (Direct Drive) iris lens. 
When using a DC iris lens, it should be connected to the camera via the 4pin square socket located at the side of the camera.
Mount the Camera
This camera is intended for indoor use. Mount the camera using a camera 
bracket for indoor applications. If you choose to mount the camera 
outdoors, you must employ a suitable weatherproof enclosure. See 
www.honeywellvideo.com for information on Honeywell weatherproof 
enclosures and brackets.
Connect the Wiring
Note For secure installations, protect surface mounted cables with 
plastic or metal cable covers.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved 
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by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your installation involves a 24 V AC power source, then 
please wait approximately 60 seconds after connecting to a 
power source for video to appear on the local video out. 

Note It is not recommended that you supply both 24 V AC and PoE 
at the same time.
Adjust the Field of View
1. Connect an analog monitor to the video output connection on the 
back of the camera.
2. Loosen the Zoom and Focus levers on the lens. Adjust the field of 
view and focus of the lens to achieve the desired image on the 
monitor.
3. Re-tighten the Zoom and Focus levers after the adjustment is 
complete.
3. Configure the IP network settings:
• Automatically. Connect to the device, click the System tab,  
select to Obtain an IP Address automatically, enter the 
Device Name, and click Apply. The network settings are 
automatically assigned from the network server.
• Manually. Connect to the device, click the System tab. Ensure 
Obtain an IP Address automatically is not selected, then 
enter the Device Name, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and 
Gateway. Click Apply.
Caution Check the IP network settings before clicking 
Apply. Incorrect values might cause a failure 
when connecting to the device.
Network Setup
Installing the Honeywell IP Utility
Note Before installing and using the Honeywell IP Utility, make sure 
Note We recommend that you disable any Norton AntiVirus software 
To discover the IP camera devices and configure their network settings, 
you must first install the IP Uti lity. Go t o http://www.honeywellsystems.com/
support/download-center/index.html and look under Box Cameras to find 
your camera, then download the latest software updates. You must have 
Windows administrator privileges for the workstation on which the 
Honeywell IP Utility is being installed.
1. Insert the DVD. Autorun will start the installation. If autorun does not 
2. Follow the steps in the InstallShield Wizard.
3. Log on to the IP Utility by double-clicking the IP Utility icon ( ) on 
that your camera is connected to your network through a CAT5 
Ethernet cable.
that might be running on the workstation.
start, browse to the DVD drive and run Honeywell IP Utility  
Setup.exe.
the desktop. The main IP utility screen appears.
Note Contact your network administrator if you have any network 
related issues or questions about your network.
Camera Operation
The camera has a web client that enables you to view video and configure 
device settings for the camera using a standard web browser. See the 
Reference Guide to set up your web browser to view video. To log on to the 
web client application:
1. Launch Internet Explorer and enter the URL (IP address) for the 
network camera. 
OR, launch the web client application from the IP Utility by clicking 
Launch Browser.
2. Select the User Name as admin or Guest.
3. Enter the case-sensitive password and click  . The default 
passwords are 1234 (Administrator) or guest (Guest user).
Note This HC camera supports the ONVIF® specification for 
interoperability between network video products. There is no 
support for legacy equIP and equIP2 products. 
Configuring the Network
1. After you log on to the IP utility, the devices on the network are 
automatically discovered and listed in the Discovery pane. After the 
initial discovery, auto-refresh continues to discover newly added 
network devices.
2. Connect to your IP camera device by double-clicking it in the 
Discovery pane or by selecting it and clicking  .
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HVSsupport@honeywell.com
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