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THE PTZOPTICS PT-JOY-G4

ALL-NEW VERSATILE JOYSTICK

FOR IP OR SERIAL CONTROL


 * IP Joystick G4
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A CONTROLLER FOR ALL PRODUCTION SETUPS

Introducing the PTZOptics 4th Generation IP Joystick Controller. Compatible with
most PTZ cameras operating serial or IP protocol, including Sony, the PT-JOY-G4
is a legacy-friendly controller designed to easily integrate into a wide array
of existing production systems, and even allows users to switch between
protocols with the touch of a button.


RS-232 Control ConnectionRS-422/RS-485 Control ConnectionEthernet / RJ-45 (PoE)
Network Connection (Supports 802.3af PoE power)12V DC Power ConnectionPower
Switch


ENHANCED SETUP MANAGEMENT

A newly added web user interface will decrease your set up time, allowing you to
get multiple cameras up and running in as little as five minutes! If you’re
using the PT-JOY-G4 for different productions or sets, we’ve got you covered.
Import and export settings for specific use cases or production environments.

For network setup, the PT-JOY-G4 will dynamically obtain an IP address upon
connection to your LAN. If your network is not able to supply DHCP addresses,
you can assign a static IP address to the controller.


STREAMLINED PRODUCTION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

With an expanded LCD screen and a wide range of knobs for fine tuning, a single
camera operator can easily:

 * Operate cameras in basic, matrix and normal modes
 * Access cameras and quickly recall preset locations
 * Control white balance, red and blue gain, shutter speed and more!
 * Use web-based and smartphone app control for added flexibility


A SMART ACQUISITION FOR ANY PRODUCTION

Backed by PTZOptics’ 2-year warranty, plus full support from PTZOptics’
technical team, the PT-JOY-G4 is an ideal choice for video production in
schools, houses of worship and other broadcast and live streaming scenarios.

And with an MSRP of only $714, a better production experience is within reach.

The unit comes with a 12V 2A DC International Power Supply and an 8-foot RS-232C
cable.


NEW CUSTOM BUTTON

Take a new level of control over your production with a customizable joystick
button. This button is conveniently located at the top of the joystick
controller for quick access to your most used functions. This joystick button is
fully customizable so you can choose if you want it to start recording in your
video production software OR start auto-tracking on your currently selected
camera.


AUTOMATIC TRIGGERS

PTZOptics IP joystick controllers now support automatic triggers which can be
used to trigger a command when switching a camera. Automatic Triggers are ideal
for integrating your PT-JOY-G4 or PT-SUPERJOY-G1 joystick controllers with your
video switcher or other production equipment. Use Automatic Triggers to automate
your video production workflow to effortlessly queue up your next camera or
prepare your next scene.


UNRIVALED WARRANTIES

With robust warranties included standard on every product, you can trust
PTZOptics solutions to deliver high performance from day one, and for many years
to follow.

The PT-JOY-G4 comes with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty. PTZOptics
stands by our promise to protect your investment by providing repairs or
replacement products for the duration of your warranty. For more information,
view our complete warranty documentation for products purchased in the United
States here. View our warranty documentation for products purchased
internationally here.


PTZOPTICS CONTINUOUS ADVANTAGE

PTZOptics products continuously improve over their lifespan. Since 2014,
PTZOptics has provided customers with regular, free product updates based on
customer feedback, enhancing the value and functionality of their products over
time. For example, the PTZOptics award-winning second generation camera line was
improved with over 100 new features over its 7-year production life-span.
Beginning in 2023, updates can be applied with a single click. Additionally, our
new PTZOptics Discord channel allows users to communicate directly with our
engineering team and access beta firmware. This approach enables products to
evolve with users’ needs, increasing their overall value. Learn about our beta
tester program here.


UNPARALLELED VALUE, AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT

When you reach out to PTZOptics for support, you won’t get an automated system —
you’ll get a team of in-house, US-based experts ready to help. Connect with us
via:

 * Phone, email, and chat
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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS

 * VISCA over IP or Serial Control
 * Full Pan, Tilt, Zoom Camera Control
 * Fine Tune Focus Control
 * Focus Lock and Unlock

 * Larger LCD Screen with Controller Status
 * Direct Exposure
 * White Balance
 * Red & Blue Gain Control


JOYSTICK COMPARISON


HC-JOY-G4


329

 * Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422
 * Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485
   only)
 * Power: DC12V
 * Control Protocol: VISCA, PELCO-D, PELCO-P
 * Maximum Cameras: 255 cameras
 * Design Notes: Works with any PELCO camera
 * USB


PT JOYSTICK G4


714

 * Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, RJ-45
 * Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485
   only)
 * Power: 6W|12VDC/PoE (802.3af) (Only use one power source at a time)
 * Control Protocols: VISCA over IP (PTZOptics & Sony) or Serial Control (RS232,
   RS485, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P)
 * Multiple Control Types: IP OR Serial (must manually toggle between the two)
 * Maximum Cameras: 255 cameras via network, 7 cameras via serial VISCA
 * Design Notes: Compatible with most PTZ cameras
 * USB (only for firmware upgrades)
 * HDMI Output


SUPERJOY


989

 * Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, RJ-45
 * Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485
   only)
 * Power: 6W|12VDC/PoE (802.3af) (Only use one power source at a time)
 * Control Protocols: VISCA over IP (PTZOptics & Sony), Serial Control (RS-232,
   RS-485, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P), & NDI®
 * Multiple Control Types: IP AND Serial
 * Maximum Cameras: 255 total cameras (28 cameras (4 groups of 7 channels) plus
   a group with up to 227 cameras)
 * Design Notes: Compatible with most PTZ cameras
 * USB (only for firmware upgrades)
 * HDMI Output


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SINGLE CABLE SIMPLICITY

The PT-JOY-G4 includes Power Over Ethernet (PoE). Take control of cameras all
across your network with a single Ethernet cable connection. Simplify your next
joystick setup with a PoE network switch.



Looking for the previous generation of IP Joystick? Check it out here.

The PT-JOY-G4 is compliant with NDAA 2019, Section 889. This product does not
contain components from any of the companies highlighted in NDAA 2019, Section
889.

CAD Line Drawing
Joystick Compatibility for the PT-JOY-G4*
 * VISCA: Serial connections include PTZ cameras with RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422
   from brands such as Aver, AIDA, BirdDog, Bolin, ClearOne, DataVideo, JVC,
   Lumens, Marshall Electronics, RGBLink, PTZOptics, SONY
 * SONY VISCA over IP: Includes PTZ cameras from AIDA, AVer, BirdDog, Bolin,
   BZBGear, ClearOne, JVC, Lumens, SONY
 * PTZOptics VISCA: All PTZOptics cameras, HuddleCamHD
 * PELCO-P and PELCO-D: Includes PTZ cameras from BirdDog, DataVideo, JVC,
   Lumens, RGBLink, Marshall Electronics

*These brands support industry standard protocols. Please check individual
camera models to ensure compatibility with the standards supported by our
joystick controllers.

Key Technical Specifications Connections RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, RJ-45 Maximum
Cameras 253 cameras via network 7 cameras via serial VISCA Recommended Maximum
Distance RS-232 / RS-422: 50 ft (15m) RS-485: 3,937 ft (1200m) Ethernet: 328 ft
(100m) Baud Rate 1200 ~ 19200 bps Operation Specifications Power 6W (12VDC) /
PoE (802.3af) Working Temp 14° F ~ 122° F (-10° C ~ +50° C) Working Humidity 10%
~ 90% (non-condensation) Weight 4.45 lbs (2.02 kg) Dimensions (in.) 11.938 W x
9.25 D x 4.25 H Dimensions (mm) 303.23 W x 234.95 D x 107.95 H Other Warranty 2
Years


LATEST FIRMWARE FEATURES FOR THE PT-JOY-G4


11/16/2023 NEW FIRMWARE FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

 * New Custom Button

Take a new level of control over your production with a customizable joystick
button on the PT-JOY-G4 and PT-SUPERJOY-G1 controllers. This button is
conveniently located at the top of the joystick controller for quick access to
your most used functions. This joystick button is fully customizable, so you can
choose if you want it to start recording in your video production software,
instantly start auto-tracking on your currently selected camera, dim the lights,
and so much more!


 * SuperPresets

The PT-JOY-G4 can now trigger SuperPresets to control up to eight cameras with a
single click. Super-Preset buttons can trigger synchronized PTZ preset commands
across the selected cameras and a custom HTTP trigger for automation with video
production software. The PT-SUPERJOY-G1 was the first PTZ joystick to offer this
feature, and the PTZOptics engineering team is happy to announce this
functionality is now available in our more affordable PT-JOY-G4 model.


 * Automatic Triggers

PTZOptics IP joystick controllers now support automatic triggers, which can be
used to trigger a command when switching a camera. Automatic Triggers are ideal
for integrating your PT-JOY-G4 or PT-SUPERJOY-G1 joystick controllers with your
video switcher or other production equipment. Use Automatic Triggers to automate
your video production workflow to effortlessly queue up your next camera or
prepare your next scene.


 * New Dynamic Camera Variable

There is a new variable that can be used in the SuperJoy’s and the PT-JOY-G4’s
Web UI to optimize the use of custom buttons. Using the new {{CURRENT_CAM}} stub
instead of a hard-coded IP address allows you to send a custom command to the
currently selected camera. This new option allows you to use custom button
commands with a vastly larger amount of cameras.


 * Additional Feature Updates and Bug Fixes

Additional features and bug fixes are outlined in the firmware changelog for
each joystick here. Other notable features include the ability to save Pan,
Tilt, Zoom, and Focus speeds for each camera, along with the ability to display
Exposure and White Balance on the LCD screen of the SuperJoy. If you have
feature requests for your IP joystick controller, our team would love to hear
about them. Share your experience as a PTZ camera operator in our Facebook User
Group here.

The full firmware changelog is available in the Web UI. Questions? Contact
support at community.ptzoptics.com.


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PROFESSIONAL IP JOYSTICK

SKUMSRPDocuments Serial/IP Joystick: PT-JOY-G4$714Data Sheet | Manual | CAD Line
Drawing | 3D CAD RendersSerial & IP Joystick: PT-SUPERJOY-G1$989Data Sheet |
Manual | CAD Line Drawing | 3D CAD RendersSerial Joystick: HC-JOY-G4$329Data
Sheet | Manual | 3D CAD Renders

Easy pan, tilt & zoom controls for your PTZ camera! Controls pan & tilt with
variable speeds to match every option inside PTZOptics cameras. Use a 2 &
3-dimensional joystick with “twist” control of focus and zoom! Easily set up pan
and tilt limits using the latest version of the PTZOptics camera firmware.

Tip: Setup pan limits to restrict camera operators from moving outside a given
area. Set up boundaries limits for fast-moving sports games like basketball and
hockey. This way, your camera operators can quickly move left or right without
ever “overshooting” the game space boundaries.

Tip: Lower tilt limits when tracking presenters on stage. If your camera
operators are mainly concerned with left to right movement, avoid accidentally
tilting the camera up or down by reducing the camera’s motor speeds for this
action.


Is this IP joystick controller compatible with any PTZ camera?

This PTZ joystick controller is compatible with most PTZ cameras, including Sony
cameras!  Pair it with PTZOptics or HuddleCamHD cameras to experience its full
capabilities.

Is this IP joystick controller PoE capable?

Yes. This joystick controller can be powered via an Ethernet cable with Power
over Ethernet (PoE).

How many PTZ cameras can you control with the PTZOptics IP joystick?

This joystick can control up to 255 network-connected PTZ cameras. Each camera
requires an IP address in order to be setup with the controller. It can also
control up to 7 cameras connected via serial VISCA.

Can this joystick be used with different PTZ camera speeds for pan, tilt and
zoom?
Yes. The speed button on this PTZ joystick controller allows camera operators to
set unique speeds for pan, tilt and zoom. You can also set speed levels for PTZ
preset recall.


UPDATED PTZ CAMERA OPERATOR FEATURES


AUTO-TRACKING


VIDEO TEMPLATES


WHITE BALANCE MODES


EXPOSURE MODES


ON-CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATES

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