Insignia HCC334L manual

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    Document G-113077-001 – 02/07 – Rev 3 L-Series Color Camera HCC334L HCC334LX HCC484L HCC484LX HCC335LX HCC485LX User Guide NTSC PA L[...]

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    Revisions Issue Date Revisions 1.00 06/06 New document 1.01 08/0 6 Added 230V (HCC335 LX, HCC485LX). 3 02/07 Updated document part no.; added warning to p. iii. Rev 3 ii G-113077-001 02/07[...]

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    Rev 3 iii G-113077-001 02/07 Wa r n i n g s Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty. WARNING! 12 VDC/ 24 VAC models require the u se of CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2 power adapters to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards. W[...]

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    Rev 3 iv G-113077-001 02/07 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 e[...]

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    Rev 3 G-113077-001 02/07 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpack Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Camera Settin gs . . . . . [...]

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    Rev 3 1 G-113077-001 02/07 Introduction The Honeywell L-Series Color cameras are ideally suited for use in day-to-day surveillance applications. The L- Series cameras are designed for exceptional value and performance for everyday use. Their off-the-shelf feature set is designed for high picture quality in standard applications and they require lit[...]

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    Rev 3 2 G-113077-001 02/07 Before Y ou Begin Unpack Everything Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing sli p. The L-Series packing box should include, in addition to this User Guide: • One L-Series Color camera • One Auto Iris lens plug If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased [...]

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    Rev 3 3 G-113077-001 02/07 Camera Settings Camera F unctions Figure 2 Camera Rear View Legend #D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DIP switches for mode settings (see Figure 3 ) 2 Auto Iris Lens select switch, VSD for Video or DC for Direct Drive 3 Sync select switch 4 Video output connector 5 Power input connector (24 VAC: 3 terminals) — Low Voltag e model [...]

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    Rev 3 4 G-113077-001 02/07 Setting Up Y our Camera Figure 3 shows the factory set DIP switch settings. Automatic Gain Control ( AGC) and Auto White Balance Control (AWC) are set ON . Figure 3 Factory Set DIP Switch Settings Selecting the Lens Manual Lens Set the EE/ME DIP switch on the rear of the camera (see Figure 3 ) to EE . Set the AES/AI switc[...]

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    Rev 3 5 G-113077-001 02/07 2. Slowly turn the LEVEL potentiometer until the picture on the monitor is as clear as possible and is not too bright. Video Drive (VSD) Lens Set the VSD/DC switch on the rear of the camera (see Figure 3 ) to VSD . Exposure Mode Automatic Exposure Mode The Electronic Exposure feature compensates for excessive light levels[...]

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    Rev 3 6 G-113077-001 02/07 Backlight Compensation (BLC) If there is excessive light (for example, a window exists in a scene), the camera tries to compensate by reducing the overall exposure, resulting in the areas surrounding the window becoming too dark. Turn the BLC switch ON to eliminate the silhouette effect. Flickerless Mode (FL) Set the FL s[...]

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    Rev 3 7 G-113077-001 02/07 Auto White Balance Control (AWC) This mode covers a wider range of 2000°K to 10000°K and performs at a faster operati n g speed than ATW mode. This mode is typically used for outdoor applications or where variable lighting conditions exi st. One Push Lock Press PUSH LOCK on the rear of the camera to calibrate the white [...]

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    Rev 3 8 G-113077-001 02/07 Line Lock Phase Adjustment P otentiometer When the camera is in Line lock mode, it is possible to adjust the point on the AC cycle at which the camera triggers. This feature allows for synchronization of cameras that are connected to different phases. The V-PHASE adjustment potentiometer allows the line lock phase trigger[...]

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    Rev 3 9 G-113077-001 02/07 Lens Installation Adjusting the Back F ocus The back focus adjustment is accessible at the front end of the camera housing to adjust the back focal length or picture focus. The range of adju stment allo ws both C- and CS-mount lenses to be used without the need for a spacer ring. Figure 4 C/CS Mount 1. Loosen the setscrew[...]

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    Rev 3 10 G-113077-001 02/07 Figure 5 DC and VSD Lens Pin Defi nition 1 2 3 4 21 43 Pin DC (Direct Drive) lens Video (VSD) lens 1 CTRL - Power (+12V) 2C T R L + N C 3 DRV + Video Signal 4D R V - G N D Set the select switch to DC Set the select switch to VSD Auto Iris lens connector[...]

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    Rev 3 11 G-113077-001 02/07 Completing the Installation 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 1/4 x 20 mounting screws. This bracke t can be unscrewed and mounted onto the opposite side of the camera, depending on your appl[...]

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    Rev 3 12 G-113077-001 02/07 Connecting 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 power supply appropriate for your installation. HCC334L/X, HCC484L/LX: 12 VDC or 24 VA C power supply HCC335LX, HCC485LX: 230V power supply 3. Plug in the power supply. The [...]

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    Rev 3 13 G-113077-001 02/07 W arranty and Service Subject to the terms and conditions listed on the Product warranty, during the warranty p eriod Honeywel l will repair or replace, at its sole option , free of charge, any de fective product returned prepaid. In the event you have a problem with any Honeywell product, please call Customer Service at[...]

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    Rev 3 14 G-113077-001 02/07 Video Output: 1 Vp-p @ 75 Ohms Sync System: Internal/Line lock S/N Ratio: > 50 dB Auto Gain Control (AGC): On (30 dB)/Off (11 dB) ALC: EE/VSD/DC Automatic Electronic Shutter (AES): 1/60 - 1/100,00 0 sec 1/50 - 1/100,00 0 sec 1/60 - 1/100,00 0 sec 1/50 - 1/100,000 sec Lens Mount: C/CS mount (adjustable) White Balance ([...]

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    © 2007 Honeywell International Inc . All righ ts reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission f rom Honeywell Video Systems. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. However, Honeywell Video Systems cannot as sume responsibility fo r any consequences resultin[...]