HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G3 User manual

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HuddleCamHD Serial Joystick Controller
Model Number: HC-JOY-G3
Joystick Keyboard Installation & Operation Manual
Easy pan, tilt & zoom controls for any RS-232, RS485, RS422 VISCA, Pelco-P or
Pelco-D protocol camera!
Controls pan & tilt with variable speed.
Uses 3-Dimensional joystick with “twist” control for variable zoom.

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Key Product Features
•All Metal housing.
•VISCA, PELCO-D and PELCO-P protocol support.
•Large LCD Menu display.
•Key-press “BEEP”confirmation (optional –set on or off).
•Pan, tilt, zoom, iris and focus control.
•Variable speed control of pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and presets.
•Auto/Manual Focus and Iris.
•Cameras #1-6 ‘Quick Key’ Select buttons.
•Quick preset set & call (1 –9)
•Preset Save, Call and Clear.
•Real time display of the current status.
•Short circuit and overcurrent protection.
•Automatic recovery program for the communication port(s).
•2 Year Warranty
Key Technical Specifications
•Control Interfaces:
RS232 full-duplex, RS485 semi duplex, RS422 full-duplex.
•Variable Baud Rate 1200 to 19200 bps.
•Maximum communication distance: RS485: 3,937ft [1200m] using 24
gauge twisted pair cabling
•Can control a maximum 255 cameras via Pelco-D/P.
•Voltage: 12VDC.
•Power Consumption: 6W Max.
•Display: LCD.
•Working Temperature: 14°F ~ 122°F [-10° ~ +50° C].
•Working Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensation).
•Weight 3.3 lbs. [1.5 kg]
•Dimensions: 12.6”(W) x 7.1”(D) x 4.3”(H) [320mm x 181mm x 110mm].

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In the Box
•Keyboard with three-axis control joystick.
•5p screw terminal plug (RS422/RS485).
•12VDC Power Supply.
•RS232 Cable.
•This Manual.
Installation
•Power Supply Interface (5.5mm x 12mm center pin JEITA style jack):
12VDC / 2000mA power supply.
•RS485/422 interface (5p screw terminal):
1:485+/422TxA, 2:485-/422TxB, 3:422RxA, 4:422RxB, 5:485/422Gnd.
•RS232 interface (DB9M port): 2:Rx, 3:Tx, 5:Gnd.
Hardware Features
•Keys: momentary push buttons (keys).
•Joystick: 3-axis joystick.
•Digital display: LCD display.
Control Mode
•VISCA, PELCO-P and PELCO-D protocol support.
•Control interfaces:
o5p Screw Terminal (RS485/RS422).
oDB9 (RS232).
•Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200.
•Parameters: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, No parity.

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Keyboard/Joystick Operation
Basic Control
•Pan & Tilt Control
oJoystick movement provides variable speed pan and tilt of the
camera head.
•Zoom Control
oRotation of the joystick controls variable speed zoom of the lens.
▪Clockwise rotation of the joystick = zoom in.
▪Counter-clockwise rotation of the joystick = zoom out.
Manual Control Options
•Focus Control – (VISCA Only, Pelco-P &-D do not provide for “Man Foc”)
oIncremental Focus control can also be achieved using the
following keys: “Focus+”, “Focus-” (“Man Foc” is auto enabled
upon pressing Focus+ or Focus-).
oAuto Focus can be enabled by pressing the “Auto Focus” key.

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•Iris Control – (VISCA Only, Pelco-P &-D do not provide for “Man Exp”)
oIncremental Iris control can also be achieved using the following
keys: “Iris+”, “Iris-” (manual exposure is auto enabled upon
pressing Iris+ or Iris-).
oNote: Some cameras do not have an “Iris” (or manual Iris) mode.
For this reason, Manual Exposure is used. Therefore, for best
results, use the camera’s IR remote to first select a desired
shutter speed before using “Man Exp”, “Iris+ ”and “Iris-“
•Speed Control
oSpeed control can be adjusted by pressing the “Speed” button.
oYou can adjust the Pan (0 – 24), Tilt (0 - 20), Zoom (1 - 7), Focus
(1 - 7), and Preset Speed (1 - 24).
Selecting a Camera
•Input Number Keys
oFor entering numbers use the “0” through “9” keys.
oPress “Enter” key to complete commands.
oPress the “Clear” key to clear entries before confirming with
“Enter” key.
•Set the Camera ID to be controlled by joystick
oPress “Cam Addr” key, desired “Number” key and then “Enter”
key.
oAlternatively, you can use the “Cam 1” through “Cam 6” quick-
select buttons to quickly access cameras 1-6.
PTZ Presets
•Set a PTZ Preset
oUse joystick and keyboard to set up the desired preset shot. Press
the “Set” key, press a “Number” key and then the “Enter” key. To
leave “Set” mode, press the “Esc” key.
oAlternatively, you can press and hold numeric 1-9 keys for 3+
seconds for quick storing presets
•Call a PTZ Preset
oPress the “Call” key, press a “Number” key, then the “Enter” key.
oAlternatively, you can quick press numeric keys 1-9 for quick
calling presets

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oYou may leave the unit in “Call” mode and continue to enter
sequential preset calls. To leave “Call” mode, press the “Esc” key.
•Clear a PTZ Preset
oPress “Esc” key to return to main menu. Press the “Clear” key,
press a “Number” key and then the “Enter” key. To leave “Clear”
mode, press the “Esc” key.
•Send camera to its “Home” PTZ Position
oPress the “Home” key. Note: When in Pelco-P or –D, this button
will call preset 0, instead of Home. Pelco-P and –D do not provide
for a “Home” position. You must first set preset 0 to use this
feature with Pelco)
Notes on using presets with VISCA:
For your convenience, the HC-JOY-G3 uses the same preset numbers
whether ‘set’, ‘called’ or ‘cleared’ via hand-held IR remote, VISCA, Pelco-P
or Pelco-D. This is in contrast to Sony’s traditional offset of -1 between IR
remote commands and VISCA commands. If you are used to Sony’s
traditional method, you no longer need to make this adjustment.
Keyboard/Joystick Configuration - LCD Menu
•Go to Main Menu or Backup up one Menu Level
oPress “Esc” key to return to main menu. Note: Repeated presses
may be required depending on how deep you are in a menu.
•Configure Keyboard/Joystick
oPress and Hold the “Setup” key for 3 seconds.
oEnter the password. “8888” is the default password.
oPress the “Enter” key.
•Keyboard Menu
o“Set >>” Menu
oMove joystick “left” and “right” to select between 1(CAM) or
2(SYS)
oPress “Enter” key to confirm the choice.
o“SET >>CAM” : Menu
▪Move Joystick “left” and “right” or simply type camera ID to
select camera to configure.
▪Press “Enter” key to confirm the choice.
▪Move Joystick “up” and “down” to choose between setting
either the control protocol or baud rate settings.

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▪Move Joystick “left” and “right” to select the desired
control protocol or baud rate (to match that of camera).
▪Repeat for all camera IDs required.
▪Press “Esc” to return to previous menu level.
o“SET >>SYS” : Menu
▪Move Joystick “left” and “right” to select system parameter
to configure.
▪Press “Enter” key to confirm the choice.
▪1(EDIT PW)
•OLD PW: Using “Number” keys, enter the current
password (default = “8888”). Press “Enter” key to
confirm.
•NEW PW: Using “Number” keys, enter the desired
password (4 numeric keys) Press “Enter” key to
confirm.
•AGAIN PW: Using “Number” keys, re-enter the desired
password (4 numeric keys) Press “Enter” key to
confirm.
▪2(FACTORY)
•Press “Enter” key to confirm.
•SURE?: Press “Enter” key to confirm.
▪3(LOAD ISP)
•Press “Enter” key to confirm.
•SURE?: Press “Enter” key to confirm.
▪4(SOUND)
•Move Joystick “left” and “right” to turn key beep ON
or OFF.
•Press “Enter” key to confirm.
▪5(KB ID)
•KB ID: Using “Number” keys, enter the desired ID.
Press “Enter” key to confirm.
▪6(LOCK SET)
•Move Joystick “left” and “right” to turn KB lock ON or
OFF. Press “Enter” key to confirm.
•LOCK PW: Using “Number” keys, enter the desired
password (4 numeric keys). Press “Enter” key to
confirm.
•To unlock Keyboard/Joystick
oPress “Esc” key until LCD shows “LOCKED”

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oLOCK PW: Using “Number” keys, enter the
desired password (4 numeric keys). Press
“Enter” key to confirm.
oLCD screen will go Black. Press “Enter” key
again.
oOPEN LOCK: Using “Number” keys, enter the
desired password (4 numeric keys). Press
“Enter” key to confirm.

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Keyboard/Joystick Connection Wiring and Indicators
Indicators:
•“PW” illuminates Red when unit is powered
•“TXD” flashes green when unit is transmitting commands
•“RXD” flashes green when unit is receiving responses
Power:
•Keyboard/Joystick requires external 12VDC. Use only the 12VDC power supply
shipped with the unit.
The Keyboard/Joystick may be connected to cameras via RS232, RS485 or RS422.
•For RS232, connect the DB9 port of the KB to the miniDin8 (VISCA) port of the
camera with pin-out as follows:
oKB Tx –Pin 3---------- Camera Rx -Pin 5
oKB Rx –Pin 2---------- Camera Tx -Pin 3
oKB Gnd –Pin 5---------- Camera Gnd -Pin 4

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•For RS485, connect the 5p screw terminal port of the KB to the RS485 port of
the camera with pin-out as follows:
oKB Ta –Pin 1---------- Camera (+)
oKB Tb –Pin 2---------- Camera (-)
oKB Gnd –Pin 5---------- Camera (G) (if present – some cameras will not
require a G)
•For RS422, connect the 5p screw terminal port of the KB to the RS422 port of
the camera with pin-out as follows:
oKB Ta –Pin 1---------- Camera (Rx-)
oKB Tb –Pin 2---------- Camera (Rx+)
oKB Ra –Pin 3---------- Camera (Tx-)
oKB Rb –Pin 4---------- Camera (Tx+)
oKB Gnd –Pin 5---------- Camera (G) (if present – some cameras will not
require a G)

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Troubleshooting
•Cannot Control Camera at all
oCheck that LCD is in the Main Menu. Press “Esc” key to return to main
menu, if needed. Note: Repeated presses may be required depending on
how deep you are in a menu, e.g. this can often happen after setting
presets and then attempting to Call presets without exiting the Set
menu.
oCheck that PW Indicator is solid Red. If not, check power supply
connection to KB and AC Mains. If still unlit, power supply or the KB may
be damaged.
oCheck both KB settings and camera settings to ensure that the following
ALL match:
▪Camera ID (e.g. 01, 02, etc…)
▪Camera Protocol (e.g. VISCA, PELCO-P, PELCO-D)
▪Baud Rate (e.g. 9600)
oCheck all KB-camera connections and cabling per “Connection Wiring
and Indicators” section above.
oCheck TXD Indicator for Green flickering when cam is moved using the
joystick. If not flickering, KB or its joystick may be damaged.
•Controlling more than 1 camera at a time.
oCheck all cameras to ensure that each has a unique ID.
oCheck all camera settings in KB menu to make sure that the protocol
setting for that camera ID matches that of the actual camera.
oNote, you cannot typically mix VISCA, Pelco-P or Pelco-D cameras in the
same daisy chain.
oCheck control wiring.
▪For RS232, cabling must flow from KB into the VISCA-in port of the
first camera and then from VISCA-out port of first camera to
VISCA-in port of next camera, etc... With daisy chained RS232, no
terminator is required on the last camera. A VISCA cross-over
cable must be used for all camera to camera connections. These
are available from HuddleCamHD in various lengths as well as
from other sources.
▪For RS485 and RS422, all connections are in parallel (e.g. all
cams’ 485+ are connected to KB’s 485+ and all cams’ 485- are
connected to KB’s 485-) and termination may be required
depending upon overall cabling distances involved.