PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 User Manual
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- Page 1 Share Your Vision PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 User Manual MODEL No. PT-JOY-G4 Ver 2.0 2024-02-14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HTTP Commands to the Controller ....Troubleshooting and Additional Information ..ptzoptics.com II 1-800-486-5276 Ver 2.0 2024-02-14... -
Page 3: Preface
This is an FCC Class-A product. In a domestic environemt, this camera may cause radio interference. In the event of radio interference, the user may be required to adequately mitigate it. 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com... -
Page 4: Packing List
Warranty PTZOptics includes a limited parts & labor warranty for all PTZOptics manufactured products. The warranty is valid only if PTZOptics receives proper notice of such defects during the warranty period. PTZOptics, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be defective. PTZOptics manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
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. -
Page 6: Features
PTZ cameras of any generation. • Software Customizable Buttons The Web User Interface for the PT-JOY-G4 offers custom buttons to expert users looking to automate their production. Use Automatic Triggers to automate your video production workflow to effortlessly queue up your next camera or prepare your next scene. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
RS-422 / RS-485 Control Connection Ethernet / RJ-45 (PoE) Network Connection Supports 802.3af PoE power Network: NIC (TCP and UDP) Serial/Analog: RS-232 Full Duplex, RS-485 Semi Duplex, RS-422 Full Duplex 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com... - Page 8 ™ Physical Specifications Product Material Aluminum Dimensions 11.938” W x 9.25” D x 4.25” H 303mm W x 234mm D x 107.95mm H Weight 4.45 lbs | 2.02 kg Box Dimensions 14.2” W x 10.75” D x 5.81” H 360.36mm W x 273.05mm D x 147.64mm H Box Weight 6.75 lbs | 3.06 kg Operating Environment...
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Page 9: Dimensions
™ Dimensions W 11.93 in D 9.25 in H 4.25 in 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com... -
Page 10: Connection Guide
IP address to the joystick’s list of cameras and designate a control address. Network Setup The PT-JOY-G4 will dynamically obtain an IP address upon connection to your LAN. If your net- work is not able to supply DHCP addresses you must assign a static IP address to the controller. - Page 11 2, etc. Daisy-Chaining can be used with both RS-232 & RS-485. Please use the figures below for reference. Fig 2. RS-232 Connection: Camera to Camera Fig 3. RS-232 Daisy Chain 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com...
- Page 12 ™ Serial/Analog RS-485 Control: Connection should be made in the two left most ports. To control your camera(s) over an RS-485 connection, see below. • Joystick Ta - Pin 1 - Camera (+) • Joystick Tb - Pin 2 - Camera (-) •...
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Page 13: Button Layout & Display
Baudrate: The commnication speed between the joystick and the currently selected camera. Address: Shows the camera channel. Active I/F: Shows the active control method. Choose Network or Analog 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com... - Page 14 ™ 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.
- Page 15 [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. 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com...
- Page 16 ™ 11. 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 mode. b. [ONE PUSH TRIGGER] Button Press the [ONE PUSH TRIGGER] button to trigger the camera to calculate the scene’s white balance value.
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Page 17: Adding A Camera Using The Joystick
Protocol: Options include VISCA (UDP), VISCA (TCP), Sony VISCA (UDP), ONVIF. Note for PTZOptics Cameras: One easy way to find the protocol for the camera you would like to add, is to enter the camera’s Web UI. To do this, type your camera’s IP address into a web browser and log in. -
Page 18: Adding A Camera Using The Web Interface
To add a camera to the controller from the web interface, follow the steps below. 1. Type the PT-JOY-G4’s IP address into a web browser. You can find the joystick’s IP address listed on the main menu of the display next to Native IP:. - Page 19 7.. Once the above fields are filled, click the Save button to finish adding the camera to the controller. 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com...
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Page 20: Joystick Osd Menu
™ Joystick OSD Menu Control Pressing the Setup button will open up the PT-JOY-G4 on screen menu. You can use the joystick to navigate, the enter button to select an options, and the escape button to return to the previous window. -
Page 21: Operating The Camera
4. To call a preset, press the [CALL] button, and type in a preset number. Press the [ENTER] key to call the preset. When using a PTZOptics camera, you can call a preset at a specific focus value by setting the preset while in manual focus mode. -
Page 22: Adjust The Camera's Image
You can press the [AUTO FOCUS] Button to enable AutoFocus mode. PTZOptics cameras will return to Auto Focus mode upon zooming in or out. You can lock the camera’s focus from returning to Auto Focus mode by pressing the [AUTO FOCUS LOCK] button. -
Page 23: Camera Osd Menu Control
Joystick Control Modes Basic Mode Basic Mode allows you to disable most of the capabilities of the PT-JOY-G4 and limit the control to the joystick and/or calling presets. With this mode enabled, the button backlights on the joystick will illuminate only the buttons the operator needs. -
Page 24: 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. Camera: Joystick control address. Base options include: 1 - 7 (IP & Serial) Expanded options include 1 - 255 (IP only) IP: The IP address of the saved network camera. - Page 25 The Control page, available from the controllers web interface, allows you to call presets of the connected cameras. This page acts similarly to Basic Mode without Joystick. This is a very limited control interface ideal for volunteers. 534 Trestle Place Downingtown, PA, 19335 USA · Tel: +1(484)593-2247 · Email: support@ptzoptics.com...
- Page 26 To find cameras on your network, go to the search tab and click the “Search” button. This will pro- vide you with a list of all the available cameras on your network, controllable by the PT-JOY-G4. To add a camera to the PT-JOY-G4, click the “Add” button next to the corresponding camera.
- Page 27 Custom The Custom Interface allows you to configure the Custom Buttons. These buttons allow for HTTP Trigger, UART, TCP, & UDP commands, as well as PTZOptics Super Presets. Use the drop down tab to select the command type. The PTZOptics Super Preset allows you to call multiple camera presets simultaneously. You can call up to 8 camera presets this way, in addition to an optional custom HTTP-CGI command.
- Page 28 ™ Example of Super Preset screen. Example of HTTP command entry screen. Example of UART command entry screen. Ver 2.0 2024-02-14...
- Page 29 The joystick can send out any TCP, UDP, or HTTP-CGI command in the custom com- mand so long as the attached device supports them. To view our PTZOptics com- mands, please follow this link.
- Page 30 Version: Displays the Hardware, Software, and Web firmware versions on the joystick. For more information on how to obtain an IP address, Default Gateway, & Subnet Mask, see the following PTZOptics Knowledgebase Article: Discovering your Network IP Information Ver 2.0 2024-02-14...
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Page 31: Http Commands To The Controller
™ HTTP-CGI Commands to the Controller The PT-JOY-G4 has the ability to receive HTTP-CGI commands from a web browser, as an addtional way to trigger the controllers capabilities such as HDMI Output, Presets, and more. Direct Preset Recall http:/ /[joystick-ip]/cgi-bin/joyctrl.cgi?f=directpresets&action=recall&gro up=[group]&camid=[camera id]&preset=[preset]&presetspeed=[preset speed]... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting And Additional Information
™ 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 33 ™ Certain functions don’t work with my camera This can occur when you are not using a PTZOptics camera, or your camera’s firmware isn’t up to date. 1. Some functions do not work with non-PTZOptics cameras as each camera manufacturer has some of their own unique commands that may not be fully compatible with the design of this controller.
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