The HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4
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The Next Generation of Serial PTZ Control
Your Serial Production Workflow Deserves an Upgrade
- 7 Camera Quick-Select Buttons
- Iris, Shutter, & Gain Knobs
- Focus & PTZ Speed Knobs, Plus Focus Lock
- OSD Menu Control
- 10 Quick-Call Presets via Alphanumeric Buttons
- Modes for all users, including Basic, Basic PTZ, and Matrix mode
Enhanced User Experience
& Control
Built for Versatility, Compatibility & Durability
Advanced Tactile Interface for On-the-Fly Tuning
Unrivaled Warranties
The HC-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.
Unparalleled Value, Award-Winning Support
- Phone, email, and chat
- Our detailed knowledge base and forum
- Our online Udemy course
- Our support ticket system
- Our Facebook user group
- Our weekly live shows
Features and
benefits
- Compatible with RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P
- 7 Quick Camera Select buttons
- 3-Axis Joystick Control
- Camera OSD Menu control
- Exposure and White Balance Mode Cycle buttons
- Focus Lock Toggle
- Iris, Shutter, Gain, Red Gain, & Blue Gain knobs
- Basic, Basic PTZ, and Matrix Modes for users of all skill levels
- Durable metal housing and rubberized precision controls
Joystick Comparison
HC-JOY-G4
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Serial Control
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Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422
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Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485 only)
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Power: DC12V
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Control Protocols: VISCA, PELCO-D, PELCO-P
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Maximum Cameras: 255 cameras
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Design Notes: Works with any PELCO camera
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USB
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HDMI
PT-JOY-G4
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IP or Serial Control*
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Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, RJ-45
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Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485 only)
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Power: DC12V or PoE (802.3af)**
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Control Protocols: VISCA over IP (PTZOptics & Sony) or Serial Control (RS232, RS485, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P)
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Maximum Cameras: 255 cameras via network, 7 cameras via serial VISCA
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Design Notes: Compatible with most PTZ cameras
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USB (Only for firmware upgrades)
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HDMI
**Use only one power source at a time.
SuperJoy
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IP and Serial Control
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Cabling: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, RJ-45
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Max Cable Distance: 3,937’ (1200m) using 24 gauge twisted pair (for RS-485 only)
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Power: DC12V OR PoE (802.3af)*
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Control Protocols: VISCA over IP (PTZOptics & Sony), Serial Control (RS-232, RS-485, Pelco-D, & Pelco-P), & NDI®
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Maximum Cameras: 255 total cameras (28 cameras (4 groups of 7 channels) plus a group with up to 227 cameras)
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Design Notes: Compatible with most PTZ cameras
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USB (Only for firmware upgrades)
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HDMI
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Looking for the previous generation of PTZ joystick? Check it out here.
The HC-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.
- 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
*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: | RS232, RS485, RS422 |
| Maximum Cameras: | Control up to 255 Cameras | |
| Maximum Distance: | 3937’ (1200m) 24 gauge twisted pair | |
| Warranty: | 2 years | |
| Operation Specifications | Power: | 12V 2000mA DC |
| Working Temp: | 32⁰ F ~ 131⁰ F (0⁰ ~ 55⁰ C) | |
| Working Humidity: | 10 ~ 90% (non-condensation) | |
| Weight: | 3.4 lbs | 1.6 kg | |
| Dimensions (in.): | 12.6W x 4.3H x 7.1D | |
| Dimensions (mm.): | 320W x 109H x 180D |
HC-JOY-G4 Documentation
| SKU | MSRP | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Joystick: HC-JOY-G4 | $329 | Data Sheet | Manual | 3D CAD Renders |
| Serial & IP Joystick: PT-SUPERJOY-G1 | $989 | Data Sheet | Manual | CAD Line Drawing | 3D CAD Renders |
| Serial/IP Joystick: PT-JOY-G4 | $714 | Data Sheet | Manual | CAD Line Drawing | 3D CAD Renders |
This PTZ Joystick Controller is designed for pan, tilt, and zoom control of SONY VISCA and PELCO-P/D compatible PTZ cameras. This controller is ideal for PTZOptics cameras used with serial joystick cabling (see here) and can connect to most PTZ cameras with an 8-pin mini-din connection using a DB9 to 8-pin mini-din connection cable. Connect and control additional cameras by daisy-chain. The first PTZ camera connected to the joystick controller requires a DB9 to 8-pin mini-din cable. Subsequent cameras use RS-232 VISCA Cascade cabling/PTZ camera cascade cabling. This method of daisy-chaining multiple PTZ cameras with a serial PTZ joystick controller is an ideal way to avoid having to “home run” cable to each camera.
Tip: Configure 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 so camera operators can quickly move to the 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 a left to right movement, avoid accidentally tilting the camera up or down by reducing the camera’s motor speeds for this action.
For IP control of PTZOptics cameras, consider our Serial/IP Joystick. IP connectivity has additional benefits including the ability to control with video production software like vMix, Wirecast, OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), MimoLive or a NewTek Tricaster. Check out our free PTZ camera control apps here.
