Summary of Contents for Optics PT-SUPERJOY-G1
- Page 1 A 1st-Generation Network and Serial Camera Controller PT-SUPERJOY-G1 User Guide V1.2...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: What's In The Box
● PTZOptics PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Quick Start Guide Introducing the PT-SUPERJOY-G1 The PT-SUPERJOY-G1 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 both IP and Serial control from a single controller, the PT-SUPERJOY-G1 presents itself as a flexible control solution. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Copyright Notice What’s in the Box Introducing the PT-SUPERJOY-G1 How to care for your PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Table of Contents PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Overview T op Down View & Layout B utton & Dial Descriptions R ear Panel View & Layout ... -
Page 5: Pt-Superjoy-G1 Overview
PT-SUPERJOY-G1 Overview Top Down View & Layout 1. White Balance Control 8. Focus Mode Control 2. Exposure Control 9. Controller Information 3. Speed Control 10. Preset Control Buttons 4. Custom Control Buttons 11. Focus & Zoom Control Dials 5. Camera OSD Control 12. -
Page 6: Button & Dial Descriptions
Button & Dial Descriptions The below descriptions will describe the buttons and dials available on the controller. 1. White Balance Control The White Balance Control section allows you to adjust the white balance settings of the camera. a. [RESET R/B GAIN] Button Press the [RESET R/B GAIN] button to reset the red &... - Page 7 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. 6.
- Page 8 d. 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. e. Quick Call Preset Shortcut Quickly press a number on the alpha-numeric keypad to call a camera preset. 11.
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Page 9: Rear Panel View & Layout
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. -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Network: NIC (TCP and UDP) Control Interfaces Serial: RS-232 Full Duplex, RS-485 Semi Duplex, RS-422 Full Duplex PTZOptics VISCA and VISCA over IP PELCO-D and PELCO-P via Serial Ports Protocols Limited Sony VISCA and VISCA over IP support Limited ONVIF support Limited NDI support Variable Baud Rate... -
Page 11: Preparing To Use The Joystick
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:... -
Page 12: Network Setup
Network Setup The PT-SUPERJOY-G1 will dynamically obtain an IP address upon connection to your LAN. If your network is not able to supply DHCP addresses you must assign a static IP address to the controller. To set a static IP address, follow the steps below. - Page 13 RS-232 Daisy-Chain connection RS-485 Daisy-Chain connection Home-Run To utilize a Home-Run setup, you will need to connect all the cameras to the controllers’ 5 port phoenix connector. Home-Run setups can be used with both RS-485 & RS-422. Please use the figures below for reference.
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Page 14: Adding A Camera
RS-485 Home-Run connection Adding a Camera From the Joystick To add a camera to the joystick from using the OSD setup menu, follow the steps below. 1. Adding an IP camera a. Press the [SETUP] button, and select option one (1) “Network Device” for IP b. -
Page 15: From The Web Interface
From the Web Interface To add a camera to the controller from the web interface, follow the steps below. 1. Type the IP address displayed on the controllers OSD into a web browser to access the web interface. 2. Type in the login credentials to access the joysticks WebUI configuration page. a. -
Page 16: Joystick Osd Menu Control
Joystick OSD Menu Control 1. Add Network Device Refer to the A dding a Camera section of this guide for more information. 2. Add Serial Device Refer to the A dding a Camera section of this guide for more information. 3. -
Page 17: Operating The Camera
Operating the Camera To begin remotely operating a camera, you will first need to use the Camera Select buttons to begin using the controller. Once selected, you will have full remote operation of the camera from the controller. Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Operation The controller supports variable speed pan / tilt / zoom control, which allows you to set the control speeds prior to use. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Camera's Image
Adjusting the Camera’s Image There are many options for adjusting the camera’s image which we will detail below You can adjust White Balance & Exposure settings, Red & Blue Gain, Iris, Shutter, Focus, & Backlight Compensation to achieve the desired image style and quality. ●... -
Page 19: Camera Osd Menu Control
Camera OSD Menu Control To access the camera’s On Screen Display, OSD, menu and fine tune the camera, follow the steps provided below. 1. Press the [OSD ON / OFF] button. 2. Move the joystick up or down to traverse the camera's OSD menu. 3. -
Page 20: Joystick Web Interface
Joystick Web Interface Device Management The Device Management page, available from the controllers web interface, allows you to define new cameras and adjust already configured cameras. Group 1-4: C amera groups 1 - 4. Each group includes 7 channels / cameras. Channel:... -
Page 21: Settings
Settings The Settings interface allows you to adjust the configuration settings of the joystick. Network: A llows configuration of the joystick’s network configuration (DHCP / Static IP). Options include: DHCP or Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS1, & DNS2. Upgrade: ... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting And Extras
Troubleshooting and Additional Information Troubleshooting LCD Display shows “Control Failure” This can occur when the controller doesn’t receive a response from the camera. 1. Please check that the network jacks you are using are active. 2. Please check that the network cable you are using is not failing. 3. -
Page 23: Additional Information
Additional Information Warranty The PT-SUPERJOY-G1 includes a 2 Year Limited Warranty. This warranty covers all manufacturers defects, and any damage that is done to the joystick during shipping. This warranty does not cover physical damage to the joystick that is due to lack of proper care. If you have trouble with your joystick and wish to see if it is covered under the manufacturer's warranty, please contact our support team by submitting a ticket at http://help.ptzoptics.com...
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