Firmware Changelog

6/21/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.62

1. Added Exposure Compensation to Exposure options AAE & SAE
2. Added Backlight to Exposure options AAE & SAE
3. Added MIDI Control (For notes on how to configure MIDI Camera Control, read the MIDI Guide available here)
4. Change the Max Bit Rate to 102,400 kbps

5/3/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.56

1. Fixed an bug with HTTP-CGI Direct Position Recall commands failing

2/19/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.50

1. Added the ability to save unique OSD settings per preset
2. Added a VISCA over IP command to enable/disable RTMP streaming
   1. 81 0A 11 A8 pq FF – p: 1 Stream 1; p: 2 stream 2; q: 2 ON, q: 3 OFF
3. Added a VISCA over IP inquiry command to query if the camera is RTMP streaming (81 09 11 53 FF)
4. Added support for a HTTPS certificate file
5. Added a VISCA over IP command to Freeze/Unfreeze the video feed
   1. 81 01 04 62 0p FF – p: 2 ON; p: 3 OFF
6. Updated the camera’s web interface & available options
7. The camera’s Standby light will now be illuminated when it’s set to Standby mode via the VISCA over IP command
8. NTP Time Zones now support half time zones
9. SRT now supports domain name mode. Default is set to Off
10. Fixed a Zoom Speed bug

8/19/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.34 (PoE)

1. Increased camera security parameters
2. Once this firmware is applied, presets will be stored in on-board memory, allowing the presets to remain after future firmware updates, without requiring the backup/restore function.
3. Added IR address buttons to the camera’s Web Interface under “System”
4. Changed the IR remote shortcut ([*] > [#] > [4]: Show camera IP address) to display the information until manually closed with the ‘Home’ button
5. Removed “Auto Scan Shoot” from the camera’s OSD menu and replaced it with “Auto Inspect”. Auto Inspect will call every camera preset, in order, on repeat.
   1. When “Auto Inspect” is enabled, you can adjust the “Residence Time” (How long the camera will remain at a preset). Range: 1 – 60 (seconds)
   2. When “Auto Inspect” is enabled, you can adjust “Call Preset Speed” (How fast the camera calls each preset). Range: 1 – 24.
6. Removed “Auto Focus L” from the camera’s OSD menu due to limited space in “Setup”
7. Added the ability to start and stop RTMP streams without requiring a power cycle
8. Added a “privacy function” that points the camera to the rear when set to Standby

3/31/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.29 (PoE)

1. Support for NDIv4|HX
2. Support for NDI Discovery Server
3. Support for Windows, Mac, and Custom NTP address
4. Support for Variable Latency parameters of SRT
5. Changed default OSD Timeout to “Off”
6. Changed camera RTSP stream 2 output to “MJPEG” when NDI Preset is set to “Off” (This allows view of the camera feed within the Web Interface’s “Live” tab)
7. DHCP bug fixes

12/15/2020 – SOC ver 6.3.12 (PoE)

1. Supports Sony VISCA over IP
2. Supports SRT
3. Default Preset Recall Speed changed to 12 from 24
4. Solved network feed audio issues
5. Supports network feed image freeze (requires cam restart)
6. Corrected some VISCA & VISCA over IP command responses
7. DHCP bug fixes
8. Added Pan/Tilt Limit Reset to OSD Menu
9. Default Image Style changed from ‘Default’ to ‘Clarity’

8/4/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.97 (PoE)

1. Supports CAM_OtherBlockInq VISCA over IP command
2. Fixed OSD & Inquiry bug with sharpness settings
3. Added commands for RG / BG Tuning in VAR White Balance mode
4. Added support for focal range
5. Added VISCA, VISCA over IP, and HTTP-CGI commands to adjust focal range
6. Added OSD Timeout to OSD menu within Settings
7. OnePush Auto Focus VISCA, VISCA over IP, & HTTP-CGI command

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.82 (PoE)

1. PanTilt LimitSet Bugfix
2. Supports Multi-Language
3. Supports RTMPS
4. Photobooth Functionality
5. Improved i-Frame range
6. Improved Port range
7. Supports New IR Remote IP Address Set shortcuts
   1. [#] + [*] + [#] + [1]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.81
   2. [#] + [*] + [#] + [2]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.82
   3. [#] + [*] + [#] + [3]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.83
   4. [#] + [*] + [#] + [4]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.84
   5. [#] + [*] + [#] + [5]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.85
   6. [#] + [*] + [#] + [6]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.86
   7. [#] + [*] + [#] + [7]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.87
   8. [#] + [*] + [#] + [8]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.88
   9. [#] + [*] + [#] + [9]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.89
   10. [#] + [*] + [#] + [0]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.80

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.60 (Non PoE) SOC ver 6.2.73 (PoE)

1. WebUI S/N
2. NTP synchronization
3. Assignable UDP port
4. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. Web Server Security Update
7. Multicast default address 234.1.2.88
8. P/T Reset Command
9. PTZ Motion Sync (Experimental)
10. CORS
11. HTTP-CGI Direct Zoom with Speed
12. PanTilt_LimitSet via VISCA over IP
13. I/F Clear Command
14. Backup and Save As
15. HOME position proper ack / response

5/30/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.50 (PoE)

1. Resolves camera reset from heavy network traffic

1/18/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.40 (PoE)

1. Improved NDI compatibility
2. Improved VISCA over IP control
3. Bug fixes

1/17/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.39 (PoE & non-PoE)

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Presets 1-9 include focus
3. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
4. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
5. New IR Remote shortcut for DHCP: [#]+[*]+[4]
6. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD
7. Added “Auto Scan Shoot” in OSD Menu

6/16/2017 – SOC ver 7.2.23 (PoE & non-PoE)

1. Improved performance with PT-JOY/PT-JOY-G2
2. Bug fixes

9/13/2021 – SOC ver 6.2.81

1. Support for SRT functionality
2. Support for Windows, Mac, and Custom NTP address
3. Changed default image style from Clarity to Default
4. Added Pan/Tilt Limit Reset to OSD Menu
5. Solved network feed audio issues
6. Resolved bug when calling presets while in AutoFocus mode
7. Resolved bug when querying camera’s brightness level
8. Assorted bugfixes

12/15/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.70

1. General bugfixes and compatibility updates
2. Added OSD Timeout to OSD menu within Settings
3. Default Preset Recall Speed changed to 12 from 24
4. Default Image Style changed from ‘Default’ to ‘Clarity’

8/4/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.66

1. Increased UVC protocol commands
2. Supports Red & Blue fine tune inquiry command
3. Added sharpness & auto sharpness modes
4. Bugfixes to focus & ARM
5. Removed Motion Sync minimum speed

2/5/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.59

1. UVC bugfixes
2. PanTilt_LimitSet bugfix while mirrored
3. Added more IR remote shortcuts
   1. [#] + [*] + [#] + [1]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.81
   2. [#] + [*] + [#] + [2]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.82
   3. [#] + [*] + [#] + [3]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.83
   4. [#] + [*] + [#] + [4]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.84
   5. [#] + [*] + [#] + [5]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.85
   6. [#] + [*] + [#] + [6]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.86
   7. [#] + [*] + [#] + [7]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.87
   8. [#] + [*] + [#] + [8]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.88
   9. [#] + [*] + [#] + [9]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.89
   10. [#] + [*] + [#] + [0]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.80

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.56

1. Photobooth Functionality
2. Support Serial Number through Web Interface
3. Improved i-Frame range
4. Improved Port range
5. Supports RTSP password Authentication
6. Supports RTMPS
7. Corrected “Home” VISCA over IP command

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.52

1. WebUI S/N
2. NTP Synchronization
3. Assignable UDP Port
4. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. Multicast default address 234.1.2.88
7. P/T Reset Command
8. PTZ Motion Sync (Experimental)
9. CORS
10. HTTP-CGI Direct Zoom with Speed
11. PanTilt_LimitSet via VISCA over IP
12. I/F Clear Command
13. Backup and Save As
14. HOME position proper ack / response
15. OSD Option & VISCA command to disable USB Audio
    1. 81 2a 02 a0 04 0p ff p=2: on, p=3: off
    2. 81 2a 02 a0 04 ff Query USB Audio
       1. 90 50 03 ff = off
       2. 90 50 02 ff = on

5/4/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.39

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Presets 1-9 include focus
3. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
4. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
5. New IR Remote shortcut for DHCP: [#]+[*]+[4]
6. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD
7. Added “Auto Scan Shoot” in OSD Menu

6/16/2017 – SOC ver 6.2.23

1. Improved performance with PT-JOY/PT-JOY-G2
2. Bug fixes

6/21/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.22

1. Added Exposure Compensation to Exposure options AAE & SAE
2. Added Backlight to Exposure options AAE & SAE
3. Added MIDI Control (For notes on how to configure MIDI Camera Control, read the MIDI Guide available here)
4. Change the Max Bit Rate to 102,400 kbps

5/6/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.20

1. Added the ability to save unique OSD settings per preset
2. Added a VISCA over IP command to enable/disable RTMP streaming
   1. 81 0A 11 A8 pq FF – p: 1 Stream 1; p: 2 stream 2; q: 2 ON, q: 3 OFF
3. Added a VISCA over IP inquiry command to query if the camera is RTMP streaming (81 09 11 53 FF)
4. Added support for a HTTPS certificate file
5. Added a VISCA over IP command to Freeze/Unfreeze the video feed
   1. 81 01 04 62 0p FF – p: 2 ON; p: 3 OFF
6. Updated the camera’s web interface & available options
7. The camera’s Standby light will now be illuminated when it’s set to Standby mode via the VISCA over IP command
8. NTP Time Zones now support half time zones
9. SRT now supports domain name mode. Default is set to Off
10. Fixed a Zoom Speed bug
11. Added support for additional HTTP-CGI commands
    1. http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&wbmode&[mode]
       1. [mode] options: auto, indoor, outdoor, onepush, manual, var, trigger
    2. http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&aemode&[mode]
       1. [mode] options: auto, manual, shutter, iris, bright
12. Fixed a bug when viewing the web interface using Safari

3/31/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.16 (PoE)

1. Support for NDIv4|HX
2. Support for NDI Discovery Server
3. Support for Windows, Mac, and Custom NTP address
4. Support for Variable Latency parameters of SRT
5. Changed default OSD Timeout to “Off”
6. Changed camera RTSP stream 2 output to “MJPEG” when NDI Preset is set to “Off” (This allows view of the camera feed within the Web Interface’s “Live” tab)
7. DHCP bug fixes

12/15/2020 – SOC ver 6.3.11

1. DHCP bug fixes
2. Correct a network feed bug between stream 1 & stream 2 resolutions

7/14/2020 – SOC ver 6.3.04 (PoE)

1. Improved audio line-in quality
2. Added inquery command to retrieve camera lens type
3. Bugfixes with anti-flicker

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.83 (PoE)

1. Supports Multi-Language
2. Supports RTMPS
3. Photobooth Functionality
4. Improved i-Frame range
5. Improved Port range
6. Supports New IR Remote IP Address Set shortcuts
   1. [#] + [*] + [#] + [1]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.81
   2. [#] + [*] + [#] + [2]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.82
   3. [#] + [*] + [#] + [3]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.83
   4. [#] + [*] + [#] + [4]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.84
   5. [#] + [*] + [#] + [5]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.85
   6. [#] + [*] + [#] + [6]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.86
   7. [#] + [*] + [#] + [7]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.87
   8. [#] + [*] + [#] + [8]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.88
   9. [#] + [*] + [#] + [9]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.89
   10. [#] + [*] + [#] + [0]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.80

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.71 (PoE)

1. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI
2. I/F Clear Command
3. P/T Reset Command
4. Web Server Security Update
5. PTZ Motion Sync (Experimental)
6. NTP synchronization
7. Assignable UDP Port
8. Broadcast Frame Rates (Experimental)
9. PanTilt_LimitSet via VISCA over IP
10. CORS
11. HTTP-CGI Direct Zoom with Speed
12. ONVIF Login Fix
13. WEB S/N
14. multicast default address 234.1.2.88
15. presets being saved with the backup file

6/1/2018 – SOC 6.2.50 (PoE)

1. Resolves camera reset from heavy network traffic

1/18/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.40

1. NDI compatibility improvement
2. Bug fixes

1/17/18 – SOC 6.2.23 (non-PoE)

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Presets 1-9 include focus
3. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
4. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
5. New IR Remote shortcut for DHCP: [#]+[*]+[4]
6. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD
7. Added “Auto Scan Shoot” in OSD Menu

6/16/17 – SOC 6.2.23 (PoE & non-PoE)

1. Improved performance with PT-JOY/PT-JOY-G2
2. Bug fixes

9/16/2021 – SOC ver 6.2.73

1. Solved network feed audio issues

12/15/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.66

1. General bugfixes and compatibility updates
2. Added OSD Timeout to OSD menu within Settings
3. DHCP bugfixes
4. Framerate bugfixes
5. Default Preset Recall Speed changed to 12 from 24
6. Added support for focal range
7. Added support for TFTP firmware upgrades
8. Supports network feed image freeze (requires cam restart)
9. Changed OSD default values

6/16/2020 – SOC ver 6.2.62

1. UVC bugfixes
2. PanTilt_LimitSet bugfix while mirrored
3. Optimized auto focus
4. Added automatic sharpness to OSD
5. Added RG / BG Tuning to OSD
6. Added more IR remote shortcuts
   1. [#] + [*] + [#] + [1]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.81
   2. [#] + [*] + [#] + [2]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.82
   3. [#] + [*] + [#] + [3]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.83
   4. [#] + [*] + [#] + [4]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.84
   5. [#] + [*] + [#] + [5]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.85
   6. [#] + [*] + [#] + [6]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.86
   7. [#] + [*] + [#] + [7]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.87
   8. [#] + [*] + [#] + [8]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.88
   9. [#] + [*] + [#] + [9]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.89
   10. [#] + [*] + [#] + [0]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.80

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.56

1. Photobooth Functionality
2. Support Serial Number through Web Interface
3. Improved i-Frame range
4. Improved Port range
5. Supports RTSP password Authentication
6. Supports RTMPS
7. Corrected “Home” VISCA over IP command

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.48

1. WebUI S/N
2. NTP Synchronization
3. Assignable UDP Port
4. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. Multicast default address 234.1.2.88
7. P/T Reset Command
8. PTZ Motion Sync (Experimental)
9. CORS
10. HTTP-CGI Direct Zoom with Speed
11. PanTilt_LimitSet via VISCA over IP
12. I/F Clear Command
13. Backup and Save As
14. HOME position proper ack / response
15. OSD Option & VISCA command to disable USB Audio
    1. 81 2a 02 a0 04 0p ff p=2: on, p=3: off
    2. 81 2a 02 a0 04 ff Query USB Audio
       1. 90 50 03 ff = off
       2. 90 50 02 ff = on

12/18/2017 – SOC ver 6.2.39

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Presets 1-9 include focus
3. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
4. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
5. New IR Remote shortcut for DHCP: [#]+[*]+[4]
6. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD
7. Added “Auto Scan Shoot” in OSD Menu

6/16/2017 – SOC 6.2.23

1. Improved performance with PT-JOY/PT-JOY-G2
2. Bug fixes

9/17/2024 – SOC ver 6.3.40

1. Added HTTP Authentication Option (available in System Settings).
2. Implemented Digest Authentication
   1. Example: In bash, copy and paste the following code: curl -v –digest -u USER:PASSWORD “http:///cgi-bin/param.cgi?get_network_conf”
3. General Security Fixes

6/21/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.32

1. Added MIDI Control (For notes on how to configure MIDI Camera Control, read the MIDI Guide available here)
2. Change the Max Bit Rate to 102,400 kbps

4/21/2022 – SOC ver 6.3.30

1. Added the ability to save unique OSD settings per preset
2. Added a VISCA over IP command to enable/disable RTMP streaming
   1. 81 0A 11 A8 pq FF – p: 1 Stream 1; p: 2 stream 2; q: 2 ON, q: 3 OFF
3. Added a VISCA over IP command to enable/disable RTMP streaming
4. Changed the default Device ID to “ptzoptics”
5. Added support for a HTTPS certificate file
6. NTP Time Zones now support half time zones
7. SRT now supports domain name mode. Default is set to Off
8. Changed 3DNR default value to “Auto”
9. Added support for additional HTTP-CGI commands
   1. http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&wbmode&[mode]
      1. [mode] options: auto, indoor, outdoor, onepush, manual, var, trigger
   2. http://[camera ip]/cgi-bin/param.cgi?post_image_value&aemode&[mode]
      1. [mode] options: auto, manual, shutter, iris, bright
10. Added a VISCA over IP command to Freeze/Unfreeze the video feed
    1. 81 01 04 62 0p FF – p: 2 ON; p: 3 OFF
11. Updated the camera’s web interface & available options
12. The camera’s Standby light will now be illuminated when it’s set to Standby mode via the VISCA over IP command
13. Fixed a Zoom Speed bug
14. Fixed a bug when viewing the web interface using Safari

6/29/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.20

1. Bugfix: Fixed issue with IR remote panning/tilting

6/21/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.20

1. Resolved a NDI upgrading issue
2. Corrected the name the camera shows in Studio Monitor (Now correctly displays camera name & IP address)
3. Resolved an issue with the Web Interface not showing the NDI Config tab
4. Resolved issue with Direct Zoom command not zooming into the correct value (Any direct zoom command from 29x~30x [3FE1 ~ 4000] moves to the same position)

3/31/2021 – SOC ver 6.3.18 (PoE)

1. Support for NDIv4|HX
2. Support for NDI Discovery Server
3. Support for Windows, Mac, and Custom NTP address
4. Support for Variable Latency parameters of SRT
5. Changed default OSD Timeout to “Off”
6. Changed camera RTSP stream 2 output to “MJPEG” when NDI Preset is set to “Off” (This allows view of the camera feed within the Web Interface’s “Live” tab)
7. DHCP bug fixes

12/15/2020 – SOC ver 6.3.12

1. DHCP bug fixes

9/21/2020 – SOC ver 6.3.11

1. Audio embedding over HDMI & RTSP issue resolved
2. Stream 2 image flip issue resolved
3. Added OSD Timeout to OSD Menu

6/16/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.85

1. Image Freeze in OSD
2. Assorted bugfixes

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 6.2.79

1. Supports Multi-Language
2. Supports RTMPS
3. Photobooth Functionality
4. Improved i-Frame range
5. Supports New IR Remote IP Address Set shortcuts
   1. [#] + [*] + [#] + [1]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.81
   2. [#] + [*] + [#] + [2]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.82
   3. [#] + [*] + [#] + [3]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.83
   4. [#] + [*] + [#] + [4]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.84
   5. [#] + [*] + [#] + [5]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.85
   6. [#] + [*] + [#] + [6]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.86
   7. [#] + [*] + [#] + [7]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.87
   8. [#] + [*] + [#] + [8]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.88
   9. [#] + [*] + [#] + [9]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.89
   10. [#] + [*] + [#] + [0]: Sets IP Address to 192.168.100.80

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.73

1. WebUI S/N
2. NTP Synchronization
3. Assignable UDP Port
4. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. Web Server Security Update
7. Multicast default address 234.1.2.88
8. P/T Reset Command
9. PTZ Motion Sync (Experimental)
10. CORS
11. HTTP-CGI Direct Zoom with Speed
12. PanTilt_LimitSet via VISCA over IP
13. I/F Clear Command
14. Backup and Save As
15. HOME position proper ack / response

5/30/2018 – SOC ver 6.2.50

1. Resolves camera reset from heavy network traffic

4/8/2018 – SOC 6.2.46

1. Improved NDI compatibility
2. Bug fixes

9/15/2021 – SOC ver 7.2.82

1. Solved the issue on invalid IP address when using Backup & Restore function

4/29/2021 – SOC ver 7.2.79

1. OSD Timeout is Off by default
2. NTP to Web Interface
3. SRT to Web Interface
4. Corrected CAM_BrightPosInq command
5. TFTP Upgrade
6. Network audio fix
7. NDI cameras now support NDIv4|HX
8. NDI cameras now have NDI Config tab in Web Interface
9. NDI cameras now support NDI Discovery Server
10. NDI cameras now support NDIv4 Multicast
11. NDI cameras now support NDIv4 control (very limited)

11/15/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.73

1. Added VISCA Address Fix
2. Corrected Sharpness Inquiry bug
3. Added VISCA commands for adjusting Red/Blue Gain Tuning
   1. CAM_RTuning: 8x 0A 01 12 pq FF
   2. CAM_RTuningInq: 8x 09 04 12 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
   3. CAM_BTuning: 8x 0A 01 13 pq FF
   4. CAM_BTuningInq: 8x 09 04 13 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
      1. pq: 0x00 ~ 0x14

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.70

1. Photobooth Functionality
2. Supports Multi-language
3. Supports RTMPS

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.67

1. NTP synchronization
2. Assignable UDP Port
3. Web Server Security Update
4. Hold Left on DPad to toggle DHCP / Static IP
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. CORS
7. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI

7/3/2018 – SOC ver 7.2.50

1. Resolves camera reset from heavy network traffic
2. Camera is now “NDI Ready”

2/1/2018 – SOC ver 7.2.41

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
3. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
4. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD

9/15/2021 – SOC ver 7.2.76

1. Support TFTP upgrade
2. OSD Timeout is Off by default
3. NTP to Web Interface
4. SRT to Web Interface
5. Corrected CAM_BrightPosInq command
6. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4|HX
7. NDI^® cameras now have NDI^® Config tab in Web Interface
8. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4 Multicast
9. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4 control

11/15/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.72

1. Added VISCA Address Fix
2. Corrected Sharpness Inquiry bug
3. Added VISCA commands for adjusting Red/Blue Gain Tuning
   1. CAM_RTuning: 8x 0A 01 12 pq FF
   2. CAM_RTuningInq: 8x 09 04 12 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
   3. CAM_BTuning: 8x 0A 01 13 pq FF
   4. CAM_BTuningInq: 8x 09 04 13 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
      1. pq: 0x00 ~ 0x14

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.70

1. Photobooth Functionality
2. Supports Multi-language
3. Supports RTMPS

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.67

1. NTP synchronization
2. Assignable UDP Port
3. Web Server Security Update
4. Hold Left on DPad to toggle DHCP / Static IP
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. CORS
7. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI

April 2022

1. Added support for “Auto” 3D Noise Reduction
2. Added Gain Limit to the Shutter Priority (SAE) Exposure mode
3. Added Gain to Manual Exposure mode

9/15/2021 – SOC ver 7.2.82

1. Support TFTP upgrade
2. OSD Timeout is Off by default
3. NTP to Web Interface
4. SRT to Web Interface
5. Corrected CAM_BrightPosInq command
6. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4|HX
7. NDI^® cameras now have NDI^® Config tab in Web Interface
8. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4 Multicast
9. NDI^® cameras now support NDI^®v4 control

11/15/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.73

1. Added VISCA Address Fix
2. Corrected Sharpness Inquiry bug
3. Added VISCA commands for adjusting Red/Blue Gain Tuning
   1. CAM_RTuning: 8x 0A 01 12 pq FF
   2. CAM_RTuningInq: 8x 09 04 12 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
   3. CAM_BTuning: 8x 0A 01 13 pq FF
   4. CAM_BTuningInq: 8x 09 04 13 FF – Response: 90 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
      1. pq: 0x00 ~ 0x14

10/4/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.70

1. Photobooth Functionality
2. Supports Multi-language
3. Supports RTMPS

5/22/2019 – SOC ver 7.2.67

1. NTP synchronization
2. Assignable UDP Port
3. Web Server Security Update
4. Hold Left on DPad to toggle DHCP / Static IP
5. ONVIF Login Fix
6. CORS
7. Remove assignable VISCA Addr in WebUI

6/29/2018 – SOC ver 7.2.50

1. Resolves camera reset from heavy network traffic
2. Camera is now “NDI Ready”

2/1/2018 – SOC ver 7.2.41

1. Camera is now “NDI Ready”
2. Presets 1-9 include focus
3. Video within web interface enabled in Internet Explorer (ActiveX driver needed from downloads page)
4. Web interface now affects OSD Menu Settings
5. Removed “D-HotPixel” from Noise Reduction in OSD

9/15/2021 – SOC ver 8.1.82

1. Solved the issue on invalid IP address when using Backup & Restore function

4/29/2021 – SOC ver 8.1.81

1. OSD Timeout is Off by default
2. NTP to Web Interface
3. SRT to Web Interface
4. Corrected CAM_BrightPosInq command
5. TFTP Upgrade
6. Network audio fix
7. NDI cameras now support NDIv4|HX
8. NDI cameras now have NDI Config tab in Web Interface
9. NDI cameras now support NDI Discovery Server
10. NDI cameras now support NDIv4 Multicast
11. NDI cameras now support NDIv4 control
12. NDI Preset set to Ultra by default
13. Added VISCA over IP command CAM_NetworkReset
    1. 81 0A 01 AA FF
14. NDI cameras now output 2) NDIv4|HX feeds simultaneously (EPTZ & Ref)

11/30/2020 – SOC ver 1.3.19

1. Added compatibility with Webcam Config Tool

7/14/2020 – SOC ver 1.3.10

1. Mac audio bugfix
2. EPTZ bugfixes

12/4/2019 – SOC ver 1.2.70

1. Added OSD option to disable microphone
2. Fixed issue with opening OSD within WebRTC
3. Fixed image mirror issue

11/16/2023 – SOC ver 4.1.8

1. The PT-JOY-G4 now saves the Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Focus speed per camera.
2. The PT-JOY-G4 now allows you to save Custom Commands. These can be triggered by pressing the joystick top button or changing cameras.
3. The joystick now displays the Exposure and White Balance mode on the LCD.
4. The PT-JOY-G4 now offers an HTTP-CGI API to perform select functions.
5. Added a setting to prevent the joystick top button from toggling between Network and Analog control.
6. Added a setting to prevent the joystick from sending the Pan, Tilt, and/or Zoom commands when moved.
7. Added the ability to use a PTZOptics camera’s .local address instead of the IP address, e.g. the camera’s web interface can be reached by typing “ptzoptics.local/” into a web browser. You can also type in “ptzoptics.local” (no forward slash) in the Address field in the PT-JOY-G4’s web interface when adding a camera.
8. Added support for a Camera Stub when sending Custom Commands via TCP, UDP, & HTTP-CGI, e.g. http://{{CURRENT_CAM}}/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&home will send the currently selected camera to the Home position.
9. Added support for VISCA WebSockets.

1. Removed the address offset associated with Pelco-D.
2. Fixed an issue where diagonal movement through ONVIF was always performed at maximum speed.
3. Changed the field order when assigning a static IP address.
4. Fixed an issue that prevented the Focus Near/Far dial from working reliably.

9/23/2021 – SOC ver 4.0.3 2021_09_22

1. Added Gain to the Iris / Shutter dial. (Now Iris > Shutter > Gain respectively) (Only available in Manual Exposure)

10/11/2024 – SOC ver 2.3.6

New features:

1. 1. Increased web security by prompting the user to define a password upon first accessing the web interface.
   2. Added the ability to toggle all of the button lights on and off by long pressing the Setup button.
   3. Added the ability to lock certain settings to prevent users from using them. You can configure these locked settings in the web interface, and toggle Lock Mode on and off by long pressing the joystick Custom Button. To disable Lock mode, you will need to enter the password used to login to the web interface.
   4. The button lights and Lock Mode will function in tandem. If a button has been disabled from use, that button will not illuminate when the button light and Lock Mode are both enabled.
   5. Reordered the web interface to make setup more fluid.
   6. Added the ability to save more than 10 Custom Buttons.
   7. Added the ability to export and import Custom Buttons.
   8. Added the ability to use the joystick top button as a 5th Custom Button when short pressed.
   9. Added the ability to trigger Custom Buttons 1 – 6 from the web interface.
   10. Added the ability to query the PTZOptics Firmware Server for new firmware updates.
   11. Added the preview feature that allows naming presets for device 1, channel 1. When a preset is called, that name will show up on the SuperJoy’s LCD screen. Named presets will be implemented for all channels in the future.
   12. Added the ability to define an NDI Receive Group.
   13. Added the ability to define an NDI Discovery Server.
   14. Added the option for Basic HTTP Authentication for connected devices.

Bug fixes:

1. Resolved the bug that prevented control of Sony cameras.
2. Resolved the bug that prevented the RTSP URL from being changed.
3. Resolved the bug where opening the On Screen Display Menu on a camera then switching to a different camera caused unreliable PTZ control.
4. Improved reliability in applying firmware updates.
5. Resolved the bug that was causing a “recv timeout” error when using the HDMI Output with a PTZOptics Move SE.
6. Changed the default Panasonic control port to 80.
7. Resolved a bug where the RTSP didn’t auto populate when adding a camera from NDI Search.

11/16/2023 – SOC ver 2.2.9

New features:

1. 1. The SuperJoy now saves the Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Focus speed per camera.
   2. The SuperJoy now allows you to use non-alphanumeric characters in the password field when adding the RTSP feed to the HDMI output.
   3. The SuperJoy now allows you to send out a Custom Command when changing cameras.
   4. The SuperJoy now displays the Exposure and White Balance mode on the LCD.
   5. Added a setting to prevent the joystick from sending the Pan, Tilt, and/or Zoom commands when moved.
   6. Added the ability to use a PTZOptics camera’s .local address instead of the IP address, e.g. the camera’s web interface can be reached by typing “ptzoptics.local/” into a web browser. You can also type in “ptzoptics.local” (no forward slash) in the Address field in the SuperJoy’s web interface when adding a camera.
   7. Added Panasonic control.
   8. Added support for a Camera Stub when sending Custom Commands via TCP, UDP, & HTTP-CGI, e.g. http://{{CURRENT_CAM}}/cgi-bin/ptzctrl.cgi?ptzcmd&home will send the currently selected camera to the Home position.
   9. Added support for VISCA WebSockets.

Bug fixes:

1. Removed the address offset associated with Pelco-D.
2. Fixed an issue where the SuperJoy couldn’t send commands to itself using the Custom Buttons.
3. Fixed an issue where diagonal movement through ONVIF was always performed at maximum speed.
4. Fixed an issue where ONVIF and serial VISCA didn’t set or call presets.
5. Fixed an issue that prevented an HTTP-CGI command to be saved to a custom button if it included a question mark.
6. Fixed an issue that prevented the joystick from calling any presets above 24 when using the SuperJoy’s HTTP-CGI API.
7. Changed the field order when assigning a static IP address.

8/3/2022 – SOC ver 2.1.7

1. Added Network Time Protocol (NTP) to web interface.
2. Added ability to send HTTP-CGI Custom Button toggles.
   
   1. First press sends one string of commands. Second press sends a second string of commands.
3. Bugfix: USB port didn’t allow for firmware updates every time.

1/5/2022 – SOC ver 2.0.7-211217

1. Added the MAC address to the Settings > Network page.
2. Added the ability to use special characters in the password (!@#$%^&*).
3. Added the ability to NDI Search for multiple sources under a single IP address.
4. Added the ability to assign Pan/Tilt/ Zoom/Focus speeds per camera.
5. Added the ability to disable Pan/Tilt /Zoom/Focus.
6. Fixed issue with Focus dial not being affected by Focus Speed buttons.
7. Fixed issue with HTTP-CGI Custom Buttons requiring certain characters.

10/29/2021 – SOC ver 2.0.6-211022

1. Added the ability to send HTTP-CGI commands to the SuperJoy
2. Added the ability to change the anti-flicker of the HDMI output (50Hz / 60Hz)
3. Added Gain control to the Iris/Shutter dial. (Now Iris/Shutter/Gain)
   1. Iris = Blue, Shutter = Red, Gain = Purple
   2. Current models only have the text “Iris/Shutter”. Future models (no ETA yet) will have the full “Iris/Shutter/Gain”
4. Added Dynamic DNS function to the web interface
5. Added the ability to search for PTZOptics and NDI cameras on the network from the web interface
6. Added the ability to change the web port of the SuperJoy in the web interface

9/3/2021 – SOC ver 2.0.5-210902

1. HDMI Output bugfix: SuperJoys with Serial Number 20210601#### and beyond would lose the HDMI Output functionality after applying the 2.0.4-210430 firmware. The 2.0.5-210902 firmware restores the HDMI Output functionality.