PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 Manuel utilisateur
A 4th-Generation Network or Serial Camera Controller
PT-JOY-G4
User Guide
V1.0
Thank You!
Thank you for selecting our joystick camera controller built to support both IP and serial communication.
As you read through this manual it will help identify the options you have for setting up the device,
connecting equipment as well as recommended configurations; as a result we recommend reading over
this guide prior to beginning any setup to have the best possible experience.
-The PTZOptics team
Using this guide to Get Started
We recommend that you read the entire user guide prior to any setup and please refer to the Table of
Contents when attempting to locate specific product information or setup instructions.
Copyright Notice
The entire contents of this manual / guide, whose copyright belongs to PTZOptics, may not be cloned, copied,
or translated in any way without the explicit permission of the company. The product specifications referred to
in this document are for reference only and as such are subject to updating at any time without prior notice.
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What’s in the Box?
● PT-JOY-G4 joystick controller
● 12V 2A international power supply
● 8’ (2.4m) RS-232C / DB9 female to 8-pin mini-din male cable
● PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 Quick Start Guide
Introducing the PT-JOY-G4
The PT-JOY-G4 is designed to provide in depth control of the PTZOptics and HuddleCamHD line of
cameras for use in production environments and more. With the ability to support either IP or Serial
control from a single controller, the PT-JOY-G4 presents itself as a flexible control solution.
When used via a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect to cameras using TCP or UDP
communications to send PTZOptics VISCA over IP commands, with limited support for Sony VISCA
over IP capable cameras. If using the serial connections via RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 you have
PTZOptics VISCA commands, Pelco-D, Pelco-P and limited Sony VISCA support.
Note using this with non PTZOptics or HuddleCamHD products may offer limited or no control
capabilities.
You can view the PTZOptics VISCA and VISCA over IP command libraries at
ptzoptics.com/downloads/
How to care for your PT-JOY-G4
Please read the recommendations below to ensure you do not damage the product or possibly void
your warranty.
● Keep the joystick away from rain and out of moist environments
● Do not remove any portions of the case, cover or interfaces
○ Removal may result in the risk of an electrical shock
○ Removal will void the manufacturer's warranty.
● Only use the product within the recommended temperature and humidity ranges
○ Operating temperature range: 14° ~ 122°F (-10° ~ +50°C)
○ Operating humidity range: 10 ~ 90% *Non-condensing
● Do not use any other power supply than the one originally supplied with the joystick.
● Keep the joystick and signal cables away from strong electromagnetic sources or abnormal and
unreliable control may be experienced
● If you need to clean the surface of the product please use a soft dry cloth.
○ If the joystick becomes extremely dirty, use a diluted neutral detergent to clean the
surface.
○ Do not use any type of solvents, which may damage the surface of the product.
In case of abnormal operation, please contact our support team at
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Table of Contents
Preface
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Copyright Notice
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What’s in the Box
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Introducing the PT-JOY-G4
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How to care for your PT-JOY-G4
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Table of Contents
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PT-JOY-G4 Overview
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Top Down View & Layout
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Button & Dial Descriptions
2
Rear Panel View & Layout
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Technical Specifications
5
Preparing to use the Joystick
6
Installation and Setup
6
Power
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Physically Connecting a Camera to the Controller
6
Network Setup
7
Serial Control Setup & Options
8
Adding a Camera
9
From the Joystick
9
From the Web Interface
10
Joystick OSD Menu Control
11
Operating the Camera
12
Pan, Tilt, & Zoom Operations
12
Setting and Calling Presets
12
Adjusting the Camera’s Image
13
Camera OSD Menu Control
14
Basic Mode
14
Matrix Mode
14
Joystick Web Interface
15
Device Management
15
Settings
16
Troubleshooting and Extras
17
Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
18
Warranty
18
Certifications
18
Changelog
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PT-JOY-G4 Overview
Top Down View & Layout
1. Speed Control
Zoom / Pan / Tilt Speed dial
2. Exposure Control
Iris / Shutter dial
Exposure Mode cycle button
3. White Balance Control
Red Gain / Blue Gain dial
White Balance Mode cycle button
4. Camera OSD Control
5. Focus Control
Focus Near / Far dial
One Push Auto Focus button
6. Camera Select
7. Camera Control
Slow zoom control
Camera P/T/Z joystick controller
8. Controller OSD Setup button
9. Fine Tune Video Control
Backlight On / Off
One Push Trigger
Focus Lock / Unlock
10. Preset Control Buttons
11. Alpha-Numeric Keypad
Supporting quick save and recall for
preset #1 - 9
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Button & Dial Descriptions
The below descriptions will describe the buttons and dials available on the controller.
1. Speed Control
The Speed Control section allows you to adjust the speed at which you pan, tilt, and zoom the camera.
a. [SPEED] Dial
Twist the Speed Control dial to increase or decrease the control speed.
Press the Speed Control dial in to cycle through zoom, pan, and tilt speeds.
Zoom Speed Range: 1 - 7
Pan Speed Range: 1 - 24
Tilt Speed Range: 1 - 20
2. Exposure Control
The Exposure Control section allows you to adjust the exposure settings of the camera.
a. [IRIS / SHUTTER] Dial
Twist the [IRIS / SHUTTER] dial to adjust the Iris / Shutter value.
Press the [IRIS / SHUTTER] dial in to toggle Iris and Shutter adjustment control.
b. [EXPOSURE MODE] Button
Press the [EXPOSURE MODE] button to cycle through Exposure modes.
Options include: Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, & Brightness Priority.
3. White Balance Control
The White Balance Control section allows you to adjust the exposure settings of the camera.
a. [R GAIN / B GAIN] Dial
Twist the [R GAIN / B GAIN] dial to adjust the Red Gain / Blue Gain value.
Press the [R GAIN / B GAIN] dial in to toggle red gain and blue gain adjustment control.
b. [WHITE BALANCE MODE] Button
Press the [WHITE BALANCE MODE] button to cycle through the White Balance Modes.
Options include: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, & Manual.
4. Camera OSD Control
The Camera OSD Control section allows you to open and adjust the camera’s on screen display menu.
a. [OSD OPEN / CLOSE] Button
Press the OSD Open / Close button to open and close the on screen display menu.
Move the joystick up, down, left, and right to traverse the camera’s OSD menu.
b. [OSD ENTER] Button
Press the OSD Enter button to select an OSD menu option.
c. [OSD BACK] Button
Press the OSD Back button to go back an OSD menu option.
Refer to the Camera OSD Menu Control section of this guide for more information.
5. Focus Control
The Focus Control section allows you to adjust the focus value of the camera.
a. [NEAR / FAR FOCUS] Dial
Twist the [NEAR / FAR FOCUS] dial to focus the camera’s image on your scene.
Press the [NEAR / FAR FOCUS] dial in to toggle Auto Focus and Manual focus modes.
b. [ONE PUSH AUTO FOCUS] Button
Press the [ONE PUSH AUTO FOCUS] button to automatically focus the image on the scene
while staying in Manual Focus mode.
6. Camera Select
The Camera Select section allows you to select a camera to control.
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a. [CAM ID] Button
The [CAM ID] button allows you to select any camera on the controller using the alpha-numeric
keypad.
b. [CAM #] Button
The [CAM #] button allows you to quickly select a camera to control.
Options include: 1 - 6
7. Camera Control
The Camera Control sections allow you to move the camera around the scene.
a. [FINE TUNE ZOOM] Dial
The [FINE TUNE ZOOM] dial allows you to finely zoom the camera in and out at the lowest
speed (1).
b. [JOYSTICK] Joystick Controller
The [JOYSTICK] allows you to pan, tilt, and zoom (twist) the camera. The control speed is
affected by the Speed Control dial.
8. Controller OSD Setup
The Controller OSD Setup allows you to adjust the settings of the controller.
a. [SETUP] Button
Press the [SETUP] button to open the joystick’s OSD menu.
Refer to the Joystick OSD Menu Control section of this guide for more information.
9. Fine Tune Video
The Fine Tune Video section allows you to quickly change the camera’s video settings.
a. [BACKLIGHT ON / OFF] Button
Press the [BACKLIGHT ON / OFF] button to toggle the camera’s backlight compensation.
b. [ONE PUSH TRIGGER] Button
Press the [ONE PUSH TRIGGER] button to trigger the camera to calculate the scene’s white
value.
c. [FOCUS LOCK / UNLOCK] Button
Press the [FOCUS LOCK / UNLOCK] button to lock or unlock the camera’s focus value from the
current position.
10. Preset Control
The Preset Control section allows you to set and call presets of the cameras.
a. [SET] Button
Press the [SET] button to set a camera preset. Use the alpha-numeric keypad to set a preset
number.
b. [Call] Button
Press the [CALL] button to call a camera preset. Use the alpha-numeric keypad to call a preset
number.
c. Quick set preset shortcut
Press and hold a number on the alpha-numeric keypad for 3+ seconds to set a camera preset in
the current location.
d. Quick call preset shortcut
Quickly press a number on the alpha-numeric keypad to call a camera preset.
Refer to the Setting and Recalling Presets section of this guide for more information.
11. Alpha-numeric Keypad
The alpha-numeric keypad allows you to use many of the controller features that require numbers and
letters.
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Rear Panel View & Layout
1. RS-232 Control Connection
2. RS-422 / RS-485 Control Connection
Refer to the Physically Connecting a Camera to the Controller section of this guide for more
information.
3. Ethernet / RJ-45 (PoE) Network Connection
Supports 802.3af PoE power
4. 12VDC Power Connection
5. Power Switch
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Technical Specifications
Control Interfaces
Network: NIC (TCP and UDP)
Serial: RS-232 Full Duplex, RS-485 Semi Duplex, RS-422 Full Duplex
Protocols
PTZOptics VISCA and VISCA over IP
PELCO-D and PELCO-P via Serial Ports
Limited Sony VISCA and VISCA over IP support
Variable Baud Rate
1200 to 19200 bps
Maximum Cable
Distance*
Ethernet: 328 feet | 100 Meters
RS-232: 50 feet | 15 Meters
RS-485: 3,937 feet | 1200 Meters
RS-422: 50 feet | 15 Meters
Maximum Cameras
255 cameras via network | 7 cameras via serial VISCA
Power Voltage
12V DC
Power Consumption
6W
Power over Ethernet
802.3af
Working Temperature
14° F ~ 122° F (-10° C ~ +50° C)
Working Humidity
10% ~ 90% (non condensation)
Weight
4.45 lbs | 2.02 kg
Dimensions
11.938 W x 9.25 D x 2.188 H (4.25 H incl. joystick) in
303.23 W x 234.95 D x 55.58 H (107.95 H incl. joystick) mm
Shipping Weight
5.80 lbs | 2.63 kg
Box Dimensions
14 W x 8.75 D x 5.5 H in
355.6 W x 222.25 D x 139.7 H mm
Warranty
2 Year Manufacturer Warranty
*Using high quality certified cabling
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Preparing to use the Joystick
Installation & Setup
Power
You can power your joystick using the included power supply or Power over Ethernet (802.3af).
After applying power make sure that the I/O switch is flipped to “I” for “On”.
Do not power the joystick controller using PoE and the power supply at the same time.
Physically Connecting a Camera to the Controller
To connect to a camera, you first need to decide which supported control method you need
Network Control: To control your camera(s) over a network, connect an ethernet cable
from your Local Area Network (LAN) to the controller and another one to the camera.
Afterwards, add the camera’s IP address to the joystick’s list of cameras and designate a
control address. *These steps are detailed in
the
Adding a Camera
section
Serial RS-232 Control: To control your camera(s) over a serial connection, use the
included RS-232C cable to connect the joystick and the camera. Then, designate a
control address for the camera. *These steps are detailed in
the
Adding a Camera
section
Serial RS-485 Control: To control your camera(s) over an RS-485 connection, see below.
● Joystick Ta - Pin 1 - Camera (+)
● Joystick Tb - Pin 2 - Camera (-)
● Joystick GND - Pin 5 - Camera (G) (If present. Some cameras won’t require ground)
Serial RS-422 Control: To control your camera(s) over an RS-422 connection, see below.
● Joystick Ta - Pin 1 - Camera (Rx-)
● Joystick Tb - Pin 2 - Camera (Rx+)
● Joystick Ra - Pin 3 - Camera (Tx-)
● Joystick Rb - Pin 4 - Camera (Tx+)
● Joystick GND - Pin 5 - Camera (G) (If present. Some cameras won’t require ground)
For a more in-depth guide to adding cameras to the joystick, check out the Adding a Camera section
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